Willie Jay Thompson, c. 1965

Studio portrait of Willie Jay Thompson. Thompson graduated from the Stuart Training School in 1956. In addition to serving as a school teacher in Martin County, Thompson also worked as a school play and musical director. He also founded the East Stuart Historical Society and collected oral histories from many East Stuart residents over the years. Thompson wrote several books on the local history of the area.

Scan gift of Charlene Thompson.

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