Background
Nicol, Jessie Thompson was born on December 26, 1931 in Cleveland, Tennessee, United States. Daughter of Franklin Monroe and Lucile Geneva (Bagby) Thompson.
Nicol, Jessie Thompson was born on December 26, 1931 in Cleveland, Tennessee, United States. Daughter of Franklin Monroe and Lucile Geneva (Bagby) Thompson.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, University Houston, 1972. Master of Library Science, University Texas, 1975. Postgraduate, University Tennessee, 1987.
Library, archivist, American National Insurance Company, Galveston, Texas, 1973-1977;
library, head acquisitions, U. Tennessee, Chattanooga, 1977-1987;
library, head acquisitions, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, 1987-1991;
library, consultant, Information Emporium, Cleveland, since 1991. Library Davis Conservation Library., League City, Texas, 1972-1973. Substitute teacher La Marque Indiana School District, 1968-1973.
Women's editor Texas City Sun, 1962.
Active La Marque Parent-Teachers Association, 1957-1968, Texas City Art League, Boy Scouts American, Little League American. Volunteer Galveston County Hospital Auxiliary. Assistant leader Girl Scouts American.
Member Chattanooga Symphony and Opera Guild, since 1993. Member American Library Association (LAMA fiscal and business officers discussion group 1985-1989), Southeastern Library. Association (legislation committee 1987-1988, 89-90, interstate cooperative committee 1987-1988), Daughters of the American Revolution, American Association of University Women (vice president Chattanooga chapter 2000-2001).
Married Andrew Emerson Helms, July 30, 1953 (divorced 1970). Children: Diana Sue, Arthur William. Married William Kennedy Nicol, January 1974 (deceased 1990).