For the original American play, performed in New York, which shall best represent in marked fashion the educational value and power of the stage, preferably dealing with American life, Five hundred dollars ($500).
Harvey , by Mary Chase
The Jury
The Jury
Mary M. Colum(Chair)
Oscar James Campbell
John W. Krutch
Winners in Drama
1945 Prize Winners
Harold V. (Hal) Boyle
For distinguished war correspondence during the year 1944.
Sergeant Bill Mauldin
For distinguished service as a cartoonist, as exemplified by the cartoon entitled, "Fresh, spirited American troops, flushed with victory, are bringing in thousands of hungry, ragged, battle-weary prisoners," in the series entitled, "Up Front With Mauldin."
George W. Potter
For his editorials published during the calendar year 1944, especially for his editorials on the subject of freedom of the press.