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.
The Jury
The Jury
Faculty of Journalism, Columbia University
Faculty of Journalism, Columbia University
Winners in Reporting
John J. O'Neill of the New York Herald Tribune, William L. Laurence of The New York Times, Howard W. Blakeslee of Associated Press, Gobind Behari Lal of the Universal Service and David Dietz of Scripps-Howard
For their coverage of science at the tercentenary of Harvard University.
Lauren D. Lyman of The New York Times
For his exclusive story revealing that the Charles A. Lindbergh family was leaving the United States to live in England.
William H. Taylor of the New York Herald Tribune
For his series of articles on the international yacht races.
Royce Brier of the San Francisco Chronicle
For his account of the lynching of the kidnappers, John M. Holmes and Thomas H. Thurmond in San Jose, Calif., on Nov. 26, 1933 after they had been jailed for abducting Brooke Hart, a merchant's son.
1938 Prize Winners
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.
Marquis James
Comprising two volumes: "The Border Captain" and "Portrait of a President."
Arthur Krock of The New York Times
For his exclusive authorized interview with the President of the United States on February 27, 1937.