For a distinguished biography or autobiography by an American author, three thousand dollars ($3,000).
Oscar Wilde , by Richard Ellmann (Alfred A. Knopf )
The Jury
The Jury
Michael Kammen(Chair)*
Professor of American History and Culture, Cornell University
Millicent Bell
Professor of English, Boston University
Frederick Taylor
Retired Executive Editor, The Wall Street Journal
Winners in Biography
1989 Prize Winners
Clarence Page
For his provocative columns on local and national affairs.
Michael Skube
For his writing about books and other literary topics.