James Alex Baggett (born February 2, 1932[1]) is an American historian, author, and former university dean.
He has written several entries for the Texas State Historical Association's Handbook.
[3] He is married to Lillian Faulkner Baggett, a fellow educator and author.
[4] William Harris Bragg described his book on "Scalawags" as "detailed, balanced, and convincing.
[6] Union University holds an annual history research paper competition in his honor.