For a distinguished American biography or autobiography teaching patriotic and unselfish services to the people, illustrated by an eminent example, Five hundred dollars ($500).
Edmund Pendleton 1721-1803 , by David J. Mays (Harvard Univ. Press )
The Jury
The Jury
Julian P. Boyd
Bernard Mayo
Winners in Biography
1953 Prize Winners
No author named
For the section of its Sunday newspaper edited by Lester Markel and headed, "Review of the Week," which for seventeen years has brought enlightenment and intelligent commentary to its readers.
Edward D. Kuekes
For "Aftermath."
Vermont Connecticut Royster
For distinguished editorial writing during the year.