Lomax, John Avery
(1867–1948)
Lomax, John Avery 23 September 1867; Goodman, MS – 26 January 1948; Greenville, MS Pioneer folklorist. The son of a Confederate army veteran, Lomax was raised in Texas. After teaching in public schools, he attended the University of Texas in 1895, majoring in English literature. In 1903, he was offered a post as English teacher at Texas A&M University. He first gained national attention with Cowboy Songs and Other Ballads in 1910, the first published collection of such material. He remained in…