James R. Scales

James R. Scales
Born(1919-05-27)May 27, 1919
DiedMarch 12, 1996(1996-03-12) (aged 76)
Alma materOklahoma Baptist University
Employers
  • Oklahoma Baptist University
  • Oklahoma State University
  • Wake Forest University
Military career
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchNavy
Years of service1942-1945

James Ralph Scales (May 27, 1919 – March 12, 1996[1]) was president of Oklahoma Baptist University (his alma mater), 1961–1965, and eleventh president of Wake Forest University, from 1968-1983. He was a member of the Cherokee Nation and was active throughout his life in Cherokee affairs.[2]

  1. ^ "Dr. Scales Statue to be Dedicated Aug. 1". Oklahoma Baptist University (Press release). July 22, 2011. Archived from the original on September 30, 2011.
  2. ^ "A Cherokee Celebration and Commemoration" (PDF). Dean's Office Digest. September 7, 2015.