Background
Capers,, Gerald Mortimer was born on May 30, 1909 in New Orleans. Son of Gerald Mortimer and Vivia (Deane) Capers.
Capers,, Gerald Mortimer was born on May 30, 1909 in New Orleans. Son of Gerald Mortimer and Vivia (Deane) Capers.
Bachelor, Southwestern College, 1930. Doctor of Philosophy, Yale, 1936.
Teacher mathematics Fairview Junior High School, Memphis, 1930-1932. Instructor history Yale University, 1936-1940. Faculty member Tulane University, since 1940.
Chairman history department Sophie Newcomb College, since 1941, professor history, since 1948.
Served from Second lieutenant to captain United States Army Air Force, 1942-1945. Member Southern History Association, Organization American Historians, Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Delta Kappa.
Married Roberta Alford, December 27, 1962.