La Varre, William, 1898-

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Birth 1898

Biographical notes:

Biographical Note

1898, August 4 Born, Richmond, Virginia. 1914 1920 Educated, Townsend Harris Hall, New York, Columbia University Extension, Harvard College (special student). 1919 Author, Up the Mazaruni. 1920 1927 Explorer, South America. 1928 1930 President, Piedmont Press Association. 1933 1938 Foreign correspondent, South America. 1934 Author, Johnny Round the World. 1935 Author, Gold, Diamonds, and Orchids. 1939 Author, Southward, Ho! 1941 Author, "The 114 Markets of South America." 1941 1943 Chief, American Republics Units, U.S. State Department. 1944 Director, Foreign Service Council. 1950 Consultant, Economic Cooperation Administration. 1957 1958 Editor-in-Chief, American Mercury Magazine.

From the guide to the William La Varre Papers, 1922-1978, (Hoover Institution Archives)

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Subjects:

  • American Mercury

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  • Journalists

Places:

  • Latin America. (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)

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