Background

Delaney,, Thomas Caldwell was born on January 1, 1918 in Danville, Virginia, United States. Son of Thomas Caldwell and Ethel Bernard (Loving) Delaney.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Spring Hill College, 1941. Master of Arts, University Alabama, 1952.

Career

Dean, head department history, University Military School, Mobile, Alabama, 1941-1956; headmaster, Wright School, Mobile, 1956-1965; music director, head department music, City of Mobile, 1965-1992; director emeritus, City of Mobile, 1992. Member National History Records Advisory Board, 1978-1981. Historian Mobile C.W. Centennial Commission, Mobile 250th Anniversary Celebration, 1961.

Works

• book

  • Confederate Mobile;: A pictorial history

Membership

Board directors Alabama First Capital Commission, 1961-1965. Member Alabama Museum Association (director since 1978), Southeastern Museum Conference, American Association Museums, Alabama History Association (president 1962), History Mobile Preservation Society (director 1950-1960), Smithsonian Associates, National Archives, Fenollosa Society Japan (honorary charter) Clubs: Rotary.

Connections

Married Lois Jean Fitzsimmons, July 20, 1960.

father:

Thomas Caldwell Delaney,

mother:

Ethel Bernard (Loving) Delaney,

spouse:

Lois Jean Fitzsimmons