For the best American biography teaching patriotic and unselfish services to the people, illustrated by an eminent example, excluding, as too obvious, the names of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, One thousand dollars ($1,000).
Pedlar's Progress , by Odell Shepard (Little )
The Jury
The Jury
Royal Cortissoz(Chair)
Faculty, Columbia Journalism School
Richard Burton
Faculty, Columbia Journalism School
Henry S. Canby
Faculty, Columbia Journalism School
Winners in Biography
1938 Prize Winners
No author named
A special bronze plaque for its editorial leadership in defense of the freedom of the press in the province of Alberta, Canada.
Marquis James
Comprising two volumes: "The Border Captain" and "Portrait of a President."
Arthur Krock
For his exclusive authorized interview with the President of the United States on February 27, 1937.