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1938 Pulitzer Prizes

Journalism

Category
Winners
Finalists

Bismarck (N.D.) Tribune

For its news reports and editorials entitled, "Self Help in the Dust Bowl."
Finalists:

Raymond Sprigle of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

For his series of articles, supported by photostats of the essential documents, exposing the one-time membership of Associate Justice Hugo L. Black in the Ku Klux Klan.
Finalists:

Arthur Krock of The New York Times

For his exclusive authorized interview with the President of the United States on February 27, 1937.
Finalists:

William Wesley Waymack of The Des Moines Register & Tribune

For his distinguished editorial writing during the year.
Finalists:

Books, Drama & Music

Special Citations

Edmonton Journal

A special bronze plaque for its editorial leadership in defense of the freedom of the press (via a campaign against the Accurate News and Information Act) in the province of Alberta, Canada.