James, Will, 1892-1942
Variant namesJoseph Ernest Nephtali Dufault, later self-names Will James, was a cowboy originally from Canada, who went on to become an author and artist of the American West. He is well-known for his book Smoky the Cowhorse.
From the description of Photographs of Will James artwork, circa 1910s-1920s. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367950757
American writer and illustrator, who wrote simple, realistic adventure stories of the American West.
From the description of Letters, 1924-1935. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122637627
From the description of Letters, 1924-1926. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 145435954
William Roderick, commonly known as Will James, was born Joseph Ernest Nephtali Dufault in 1892. Author of 24 books and scores of articles, James is best known for his horse story, Smoky (1926) which won him the Newberry Medal for Most Distinguished contribution to American Literature for children, and for his autobiography, Lone Cowboy. James, through his stories and illustrations, chronicled the life of the American cowboy of the early 20th century.
From the description of William Roderick James publications, 1920-1932. (Tulsa City-County Library). WorldCat record id: 226547902
American author and illustrator of books about cowboys and the West.
From the description of Letters to Mrs. Kent, 1921 Aug. 11-1923 May 3. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 18300286
Cowboy artist and illustrator.
From the description of Letter of Will James to art editor George H. Doran Co. [manuscript] 1921 June 25. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647950502
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Birth 1892-06-06
Death 1942-09-03
Americans
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