For the best American biography teaching patriotic and unselfish services to the people, illustrated by an eminent example, excluding, as too obvious, the names of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, One thousand dollars ($1,000).
Benjamin Franklin, by Carl Van Doren (Viking)
The Jury
The Jury
Royal Cortissoz(Chair)
Faculty, Columbia Journalism School
Richard Burton
Faculty, Columbia Journalism School
Henry S. Canby
Faculty, Columbia Journalism School
Winners in Biography
Marquis James
Comprising two volumes: "The Border Captain" and "Portrait of a President."
1939 Prize Winners
Louis P. Lochner of Associated Press
For his dispatches from Berlin.
Charles G. Werner of The Daily Oklahoman
For "Nomination for 1938."
Ronald G. Callvert of The (Portland) Oregonian
For his distinguished editorial writing during the year as exemplified by the editorial entitled "My Country 'Tis of Thee."