Leslie James Tompkins

Background

Tompkins, Leslie James was born on July 21, 1892 in Yonkers, New York, United States. Son of William J. and Adah R. (Webb) Tompkins.

Education

Bachelor in Humanics, Springfield (Massachusetts) College, 1918. Master of Arts, New York University, 1938.

Career

General secretary, Gloversville (New York) Young Men’s Christian Association, 1919-1923; general secretary, Amsterdam (New York) Young Men’s Christian Association, 1923-1929; associate executive, New York State Young Men’s Christian Association, 1929-1936; executive for personnel, National Young Men’s Christian Association, 1937-1946; executive for field services, National Young Men’s Christian Association, 1946-1958; executive secretary, North America Association Young Men’s Christian Association Sections, since 1958.

Achievements

• Leslie James Tompkins has been listed as a noteworthy association executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Springfield College. President, trustee Bethel Home for Aged, Ossining, New York With United States Army, 1918. Member National Association Social Workers, National Vocational Guidance Association, Adult Education Association, Springfield College Alumni Association (Tarbell Medallion 1946).

Connections

Married Beulah M. Tayntor, March 25, 1918. Children: James B., Barbara R. Spack.

Father:

William J. Tompkins

Mother:

Adah R. (Webb) Tompkins

Spouse:

Beulah M. Tayntor

child:

Barbara R. Spack Tompkins

child:

James B. Tompkins