For a distinguished American biography or autobiography teaching patriotic and unselfish services to the people, illustrated by an eminent example, Five hundred dollars ($500).
Woodrow Wilson , by Arthur Walworth (Longmans )
Winners in Biography
Douglas Southall Freeman with John Alexander Carroll and Mary Wells Ashworth
Volume VII was finished by Carroll and Ashworth following Freeman's death in 1953. However, the $500 Prize was given to Freeman's estate.
1959 Prize Winners
William H. (Bill) Mauldin
For "I won the Nobel Prize for Literature. What was your crime?" Published on October 30, 1958.
Ralph McGill
For his distinguished editorial writing during 1958 as exemplified in his editorial "A Church, A School...." and for his long, courageous and effective editorial leadership.