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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).

Woodrow Wilson, Life and Letters. Vols. VII and VIII , by Ray Stannard Baker (Doubleday )

The Jury

Royal Cortissoz(Chair)

Richard Burton

Winners in Biography

Marquis James

Comprising two volumes: "The Border Captain" and "Portrait of a President."

1940 Prize Winners