Background
Adams, Lewis Whitaker was born on April 8, 1904 in Andrews, North Carolina, United States. Son of Zala and Adaline (Whitaker) Adams.
Adams, Lewis Whitaker was born on April 8, 1904 in Andrews, North Carolina, United States. Son of Zala and Adaline (Whitaker) Adams.
Bachelor of Science, University North Carolina, 1925. Doctor of Philosophy, Cornell, 1949.
Instructor Cornell, 1925-1926, 1930-1931. Washington and Lee University, 1926-1929, assistant professor, 1940-1943, 1946-1948, professor economics, 1949-1971, dean School of Commerce and Administration, 1949-1969. Security analyst Holsapple & County, New York City, 1933-1937, manager statistical department, 1937-1940.
Served as administrative officer Naval Training Schools, Harvard, 1943-1944, Bureau Naval Personnel, Washington, 1944-1945, Executive officer Field Administration Division, Bureau Naval Personnel, 1945-1946. Member American Economics Association, American Finance Association Kappa Sigma, Omicron Delta Kappa, Beta Gamma Sigma, Alpha Kappa Psi.
Married May Davidson, December 31, 1929. Children: Carol, Thomas, Hatcher.