Background
Hammond, James Thomas Junior. was born on August 1, 1892 in Tolu, Kentucky, United States. Son of James Thomas and Susan (Partain) Hammond.
publishing executive (newspaper)
Hammond, James Thomas Junior. was born on August 1, 1892 in Tolu, Kentucky, United States. Son of James Thomas and Susan (Partain) Hammond.
Educated Henderson College, Arkadelphia, Arkansas, 1909-1911.
Cashier Chicot Bank & Trust Company, Lake Village, Arkansas, 1912-1917. Cashier Army National Bank, Camp Pike, Arkansas, 1918. Successively assistant cashier, cashier Vice-President West. B. Worthem Company, bankers, Little Rock, 1919-1922.
Treasurer Lord & Taylor, New York City.
1922-1926; also secretary Associate Dry Goods Corporation. President Gimbel Brothers, department store, Pittsburgh, 1927-1932.
President public Detroit Times, 1932-1933, Commercial Appeal (Memphis), 1933-1936. Chairman board Cleveland (O.) Automatic Machine Company.
Mason (Knight of the Order of the Thistle, 32°, Shriner). Clubs: Memphis Country, Hunt and Polo (Memphis).
Married Beatrice R. Ralph, May 5, 1915. Children: James Thomas III, Betty Sue.