Background
Dillard, Tom W. was born on December 24, 1948 in Sims, Arkansas, United States. Son of Thomas O. and Hattie (Baggs) Dillard.
historical agency administrator state official
Dillard, Tom W. was born on December 24, 1948 in Sims, Arkansas, United States. Son of Thomas O. and Hattie (Baggs) Dillard.
Bachelor of Science, University Central Arkansas, 1970. Master of Arts, University Arkansas, 1974.
Teacher Little Rock Public Schools, 1974—1977. Historian Arkansas Park Department, Little Rock, 1977—1980. Director Department Arkansas Heritage, since 1980.
Adjunct professor University Arkansas, since 1983.
(Researching Arkansas History: A Beginner's Guide)
Member of Arkansas Museum Association (president 1980-1981), Society of America Archivists, American Association State/Local History, Southern History Association, Arkansas History Association 1983-1984.
Married Donna Atwood, June 1, 1968 (divorced 1980). 1 child Neil Q.; Married Mary Frost Dillard, January 4, 1982.