Horan, James David, 1914-....

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Birth 1914
Death 1981
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Journalist, novelist, and historian, New Jersey.

From the description of Confederate agent, a discovery in history : typescript, [1954?] / by James D. Horan. (New York University). WorldCat record id: 58757862

James D. Horan (1914-) was an American newspaper editor, author and novelist. Born in New York City, he studied at Drake College in Jersey City and at the New York University Writing Center. He wrote more then 15 books, primarily history or historical fiction, and was employed as Special Events Editor for the New York Journal American for many years. He was the recipient of numerous awards for his books, and a member of many organizations of writers and historians.

He and his wife, Gertrude Dorrity, had four children.

From the guide to the James D. Horan Papers, 1942-1967, (Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries)

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  • Authors, American
  • Novelists, American
  • Historians
  • Literature
  • Popular culture
  • Popular literature
  • Radio, television, film
  • Secret service
  • Television scripts

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  • Authors
  • Historians
  • Journalists
  • Novelists

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  • Confederate States of America (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)