1938 Pulitzer Prize
The following are thePulitzer Prizesfor 1938.
The prizes were announced on May 2, 1938, at the annual alumni dinner of theColumbia University School of Journalism.[1]They were presented by university presidentNicholas Murray Butlerand deanCarl W. Ackerman.[1]The announcement was broadcast nationally on theNBC Red Network.[1]
Journalism awards
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- Public Service:
- Bismarck Tribunefor its news reports and editorials entitled "Self Help in the Dust Bowl".
- Reporting:
- Raymond Sprigleof thePittsburgh Post-Gazettefor his series of articles, supported by photostats of the essential documents, exposing the one-time membership of Supreme Court JusticeHugo Blackin theKu Klux Klan.[2][3]
- Correspondence:
- Arthur KrockofThe New York Timesfor his exclusive authorized interview with the President of the United States on February 27, 1937.[4]
- Editorial Writing:
- William Wesley Waymackof theRegister and Tribune(Des Moines, Iowa) for his distinguished editorial writing during the year.[5]
- Editorial Cartooning:
- Vaughn Shoemakerof theChicago Daily Newsfor "The Road Back?"
- Special Citations:
- TheEdmonton Journalwas given a special bronze plaque for "its leadership in the defence of the freedom of press in the province of Alberta", for its campaign against theAccurate News and Information Act.Engraved certificates were given to 95 other Alberta newspapers for their participation in fighting the law.[6][7]
Letters and Drama Awards
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- Novel:
- Drama:
- History:
- The Road to Reunion, 1865-1900byPaul Herman Buck(Little).
- Biography or Autobiography:
- Andrew Jackson,2 vols.byMarquis James(Bobbs).
- Biography or Autobiography:
- Pedlar's ProgressbyOdell Shepard(Little).
- Poetry:
- Cold Morning SkybyMarya Zaturenska(Macmillan).
References
[edit]- ^abc"Wilder's drama, 'Our Town,' is named Pulitzer winner".The New York Times.May 3, 1938.(subscription required)
- ^"$1,000 Pulitzer Prize won by Ray Sprigle".Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.May 3, 1938 – via Newspapers.(Part 2 of article)
- ^"Ray Sprigle's Pulitzer-winning story on the front page of the Post-Gazette".Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.September 4, 2012.Retrieved2023-12-16.
- ^Arthur Krock (February 28, 1937)."The President discusses his political philosophy".The New York Times.(subscription required)
- ^"Waymack wins Pulitzer Prize for editorials".The Des Moines Register.May 3, 1938 – via Newspapers.
- ^"Alberta papers given first Pulitzer Prizes awarded outside U.S."Edmonton Journal.May 3, 1938 – via Newspapers.(Part 2 of article)
- ^Paula Simons (May 2, 2018)."Eighty years ago, the Edmonton Journal won a Pulitzer Prize. Let's remember why".Edmonton Journal.Retrieved2023-12-16.
External links
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