Background
Jacobs, John Hall was born on November 27, 1905 in Bolivar, Tennessee, United States. Son of Romal Henry Lee and Lou Donnie (Hammons) Jacobs.
Jacobs, John Hall was born on November 27, 1905 in Bolivar, Tennessee, United States. Son of Romal Henry Lee and Lou Donnie (Hammons) Jacobs.
Bachelor of Science, Memphis State College, 1928. Student, Peabody College, 1929, U. Akron, 1930, University of Tennessee, 1932. Bachelor of Arts in library science (Rosenwald scholar), Emory University, 1933.
Frances. Teacher librarian, Collierville (Tennessee) High School, 1928-1932. Director, Shelby Company (Tennessee) libraries, 1934-1938. Librarian, New Orleans Public Library, 1938-1961.
Director Atlanta Public Library, since 1961.
Local church is the fundamental unit of mission in denominational life.
Served on active duty with United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1945. Member Louisiana library association (president 1947-1948), Southwestern library association (president, 1946-1948). American Library Association.
Married Frances Stamps, June 13, 1936.