James L. Baggett

JAMES L. BAGGETT is the former head of the Birmingham Public Library Archives and archivist for the City of Birmingham, Alabama, with several books on Alabama history to his name. His recent books include Remembering Birmingham, Alabama Illustrated: Engravings from 19th Century Newspapers and Historic Photos of Birmingham.

In 2019 the Alabama Library Association awarded Baggett the Eminent Librarian Award, and in 2013 the Alabama Historical Association awarded him the Virginia Van Der Veer Hamilton Award for contributions to public history. He has served as president of the Society of Alabama Archivists, chair of the Jefferson County Historical Commission, and as a trustee of the Birmingham Historical Society and the Alabama Historical Association.

James lives in Alabama.

James L. Baggett’s books are published by Turner Publishing.

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