Background
Akins, James Elmer was born on October 15, 1926 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Son of Quay and Bernice (Bixler) Akins.
Akins, James Elmer was born on October 15, 1926 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Son of Quay and Bernice (Bixler) Akins.
Bachelor of Science, Akron University, 1947. Doctor of Laws, Wittenberg University, 1976.
Writer and lecturer; Assistant Editor with research organisation 1953-1954. Entered Foreign Service 1954. Held numerous diplomatic posts in Paris 1954-1955, Strasbourg 1955-1956, Damascus 1956-1957, Kuwait 1958-1960, Baghdad 1961-1964.
With Secretary, Department, of State, Washington, D.C. 1965-1967, Director Fuels and Energy Office 1968-1972. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia 1973-1975.
Member Council Foreign Affairs, World Affairs Council, Archeological Society of America, American Academy Political and Social Science, Union League Club (New York City).
Married Marjorie Abbott, May 22, 1954. Children: Thomas A., Mary E.
