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James Arthur Williams (December 11, 1930 – January 14, 1990) was an American antiques dealer and a historic preservationist based in Savannah, Georgia. He played an active role in the preservation of the Savannah Historic District for over 35 years.
Remnants of Jim Williams' life and contributions can be felt all over the Savannah Historic District. A successful antiques dealer, historic preservationist and local socialite, Williams helped...
James M. Williams (April 14, 1948 – June 12, 2011) was an analog circuit designer and technical author who worked for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1968–1979), Philbrick, National Semiconductor (1979–1982) and Linear Technology Corporation (LTC) (1982–2011). [1]
Jim Williams' contributions to the City of Savannah and the Lowcountry can still be felt to this day. Prior to the murder trials that became the focus of 'Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil,' Jim Williams was a well-known antiques dealer with a passion for historic preservation.
Jim Williams, primarily known as the main character in John Berendt ’s book “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil,” was a significant figure in Savannah in the second half of the 20th century.
The story centers on wealthy Savannah antiques dealer James A. "Jim" Williams who shot his 21-year-old, part-time employee, Danny Hansford, to death in his Monterey Square mansion in the...
When author John Berendt published "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" in 1994, it became the best-selling chronicle of Savannah antiques dealer Jim Williams' struggle for more than eight...
Savannah legend Sonny Seiler served as lead defense attorney for Jim Williams in the murder trials that inspired 'Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.'
In the analog world, Jim Williams was a rock star. His many articles and books encouraged a generation of engineers to pursue intuitive analog design, where experimentation and testing were emphasized over theory and math.
This book presents an insider-view of Jim Williams life and his magnanimous contributions to Savannah restoration efforts.