For a distinguished biography or autobiography by an American author, one thousand dollars ($1,000).

A Prince of Our Disorder: The Life of T. E. Lawrence , by John E. Mack (Little )

The Jury

Charles Warren Professor of American History and Professor of American Civilization, Harvard University

Boyd Professor of History, Louisiana State University

Professor of History, Boston College

1976

1975

1974

1973

Commentary

For distinguished commentary on a variety of topics.

Criticism

For his contribution to "Book World."

Drama