American Heritage Picture History of the Civil War
A distinguished example of American book publishing.
Winners in Special Citations and Awards
The Defeat of the Spanish Armada by Garrett Mattingly
A first class history and a literary work of high order.
Walter Lippmann
For the wisdom, perception and high sense of responsibility with which he has commented for many years on national and international affairs.
Kenneth Roberts
For his historical novels which have long contributed to the creation of greater interest in our early American history.
1961 Prize Winners
No author named
A distinguished example of American book publishing.
Carey Orr
For "The Kindly Tiger," published on October 8, 1960.