For a distinguished biography or autobiography by an American author published during the year, preferably on an American subject, One thousand dollars ($1,000).
Eleanor and Franklin , by Joseph P. Lash (Norton )
The Jury
The Jury
Herman Kogan(Chair)
Editor, Book Week, Chicago Sun-Times
Ernest Samuels*
Franklyn Bliss Snyder Professor of English, Emeritus, Northwestern University
Boyd C. Shafer
Professor of History, Macalester College
Winners in Biography
1972 Prize Winners
Mike Royko
For his columns during 1971.
Frank Peters Jr.
For his music criticism during 1971.
Jeffrey K. MacNelly
For his editorial cartooning during 1971.
John Strohmeyer
For his editorial campaign to reduce racial tensions in Bethlehem.