Background
Harris, James Arthur was born on September 29, 1880 in Plantsville, Ohio, United States. Son of Jordan Thomas and Ida Ellen (Lambert) Harris.
Harris, James Arthur was born on September 29, 1880 in Plantsville, Ohio, United States. Son of Jordan Thomas and Ida Ellen (Lambert) Harris.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Kansas, 1901, Master of Arts, 1902. Doctor of Philosophy, Washington University, Saint Louis, 1903.
Botanical assistant, 1901-1903, librarian, 1904-1907, Missouri Botanical Garden, Saint Louis. Instructor botany, Washington University, 1903-1907. Botanical investigator, Station for Experimental Evolution, Carnegie Institution, 1907-1924.
Head department of botany, University of Minnesota, since 1924.
Studied University of London, 1908, 09. Lecturer Graduate School Agriculture, University of Missouri, 1914.
An editor Bulletin Torrey Botanical Club.
Member International Jury of Awards, Saint Louis Exposition, 1904.
Married Emma Lay April. Children: James Arthur, Alanson Lay, Daniel Lambert, George Galton.