Department of History

Stallworth Bequest

History Department Chair Clarence Mohr (left) thanks N. Jack Stallworth for his
generous bequest in support of southern history

In December, 2004 Mr. N. Jack Stallworth of Mobile , Alabama gifted by will to the USA Foundation assets providing for tuition scholarships through the Foundation, for the benefit of USA students majoring in history, with an emphasis on southern history:

One in the name of Mr. Stallworth's father, Montgomery Carlton Stallworth
One in the name of Mr. Stallworth's mother, Minnie Lee Wilkins Stallworth
Endowment of a lectureship in southern history and additional scholarships in the name of N. Jack Stallworth

Mr. N. Jack Stallworth, a lifelong resident of Mobile , studied Forestry at Louisiana State University , co-founded America 's Junior Miss Program and the Mobile Camellia Ball, and has been active in many businesses. In addition to the bequests mentioned above Mr. Stallworth's gifts to the USA Foundation include his home and contents on Springhill Avenue , built in 1899, which is to be used for the benefit of the Foundation and the University. Assets to fund the maintenance of the home, scholarships, and lectureship are provided in the bequest.

The Department of History expresses sincere and lasting appreciation to Mr. Stallworth for his support of our academic program.