For distinguished fiction published in book form during the year by an American author, preferably dealing with American life, Five hundred dollars ($500).
Tales of the South Pacific , by James A. Michener (Macmillan )
The Jury
The Jury
John Chamberlain
Maxwell S. Geismar
Orville Prescott
1948 Prize Winners
Reuben L. Goldberg
For "Peace Today."
Virginius Dabney
For distinguished editorial writing during the year.