Background
Gardner, James Alexander was born on May 30, 1923 in Desloge, Missouri, United States. Son of Alexander and Jessie Ann (Williams) Gardner.
Gardner, James Alexander was born on May 30, 1923 in Desloge, Missouri, United States. Son of Alexander and Jessie Ann (Williams) Gardner.
Bachelor of Science, Washington University, St. Louis, 1949. Master of Arts, Washington University, St. Louis, 1951. Doctor of Philosophy, Washington University, St. Louis, 1963.
Teacher Ritenour School District, Overland, Missouri, 1949—1955. Assistant professor Lindenwood College, St. Charles, 1955—1957. Professor history Flat River Junior College, 1957—1965.
Lecturer Washington University, Flat River, 1957—1965. Professor, chairman department history Mineral Area College, since 1965. Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1946.
Member of Missouri History Society, Organization American Historians, Western History Association, American History Association.