Background
Moody,, James William was born on July 20, 1920 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of James William and Bessie Jean (Hanna) Moody.
historic preservationist museum administrator
Moody,, James William was born on July 20, 1920 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of James William and Bessie Jean (Hanna) Moody.
Bachelor, University South, 1942.
Agent Northeast Mutual Life Insurance Company, Nashville, 1955—1963. Executive secretary Tennessee History Commission, 1963—1967. Executive director Virginia History Landmarks Commission, Richmond, 1967—1972, Historic Pensacola Preservation Board, Florida, since 1972.
Director Gulf Coast History and Humanities Conference, Pensacola, since 1972. Resident coordinator Seminar for History Administration, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1977—1981. Board directors History Richmond Foundation, 1967—1972.
Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946, PTO.
Member of Florida History Society, American Association for State and Local History (awards committee 1969-1972, member council 1971-1975).
Married Elizabeth Yawn Moody, December 15, 1942.