For a distinguished biography or autobiography by an American author published during the year, preferably on an American subject, One thousand dollars ($1,000).
O'Neill, Son and Artist , by Louis Sheaffer (Little )
The Jury
The Jury
John Barkham(Chair)
Critic, Saturday Review Syndicate
Henry Steele Commager
Emerson Professor of History and Simpson Lecturer, Amherst College
James M. McPherson*
Professor of History, Princeton University
Winners in Biography
1974 Prize Winners
Edwin A. Roberts Jr.
For his commentary on public affairs during 1973.
Emily Genauer
For her critical writing about art and artists.
Paul Szep
For his editorial cartooning during 1973.
F. Gilman Spencer
For his courageous campaign to focus public attention on scandals in New Jersey's state government.