Background
Harris, Thomas Cunningham was born on July 28, 1908 in Parrott, Virginia, United States.
Harris, Thomas Cunningham was born on July 28, 1908 in Parrott, Virginia, United States.
Graduated from the high school.
Reporter, Times Public Company, St. Petersburg, Florida, 1923-1926; city editor, Times Public Company, St. Petersburg, Florida, 1927-1930; managing editor, Times Public Company, St. Petersburg, Florida, 1931-1941; executive editor, Times Public Company, St. Petersburg, Florida, 1941-1962; general manager, executive vice president, Times Public Company, St. Petersburg, Florida, 1962-1967; associate editor, Times Public Company, St. Petersburg, Florida, 1967-1968; executive editor, El Mundo {Spanish language newspaper}, San Juan, P.R., 1968-1975.
Director Committee 100, Pinellas County, Florida, 1965-1967. Member Inter American Press Association {director 1961-1967, Chairman of Commission freedom of press 1967-1967}, Associated Press Managing Editors Association Florida {past president}, National Press Club, St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce {vice president 1965}, St. Petersburg Yacht Club, BankersClub {San Juan}, Sigma Delta Chi.
Son of Thomas Cunningham and Wilhelmina {Cassie} H. Married Patricia Brock, May 19, 1929. Children: Margaret Virginia and Shirley Patricia Burgin {twins}, Sharon Anita.