Background
Hicks, Virginia Hobson was born on June 15, 1923 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Daughter of Earle Pegram and Virginia (Robinson) Calvin.
Hicks, Virginia Hobson was born on June 15, 1923 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Daughter of Earle Pegram and Virginia (Robinson) Calvin.
AB, Vanderbilt University, 1948. Master of Science, Vanderbilt University, 1979. Doctor of Philosophy, Vanderbilt University.
Postgraduate, Sullins College. Postgraduate, Memphis State University. Postgraduate, Jacksonville University.
Postgraduate, University North Florida. Postgraduate, George Peabody College.
Head general cargo British Ministry, New York Central R.R., New York City, 1944. With United Air Lines, 1945. Teacher Caldwell School, Nashville, 1948-1950, Venetia School, Jacksonville, Florida, 1950-1951, Hutchison School, Memphis, 1959-1965.
Owner, operator Lee St. Book and Art Shops, Brunswick, Georgia, 1970-1974, Golden Isles Book Distribution, Brunswick, 1970-1974. Teacher Associated Press English The Webb School, Bell Buckle, Tennessee, 1974—1978. Head upper school, director studies K-12, Bartrom School for Girls, Jacksonville, Florida, 1979—1982.
Antiquarian bookseller, since 1970. Owner The Book Shop Inc., Brunswick.
Board directors St. Mark's Towers Home for Elderly, Brunswick, since 1981. Member American Booksellers Association, Southeastern Booksellers Association (board directors), Georgia Antiquarian Booksellers Association, Junior League Savannah (Sustainer of Year 1998).
Married John Lewis Hobson, September 9, 1950 (divorced 1974). Children: John Lewis, Virginia Hobson Watson. Married Harold Eugene Hicks, March 31, 1990.