Hough, Henry Beetle, 1896-....

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Birth 1896
Death 1988

Biographical notes:

H B. Hough (Columbia University School of Journalism, B.Litt. 1918) and his wife, Elizabeth Bowie Hough, 1894-1965 (Columbia University School of Journalism, B.Litt. 1919), were co-owners, publishers, and editors of the Vineyard Gazette (Martha's Vineyard, MA) from 1920 until 1965. H.B. Hough was the author of many books of essays on Martha's Vineyard and on editing a country newspaper, as well as the author of short stories and magazine articles. The Houghs sold the Vineyard Gazette to James Reston in 1965, although H.B. Hough continued editing and writing for the weekly journal until 1983. He was married in 1979 to Edith Graham Blake and died in 1985.

From the description of Henry Beetle Hough papers, 1841-1994. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 496102687

State Director of Federal Writers' Project, Colorado.

From the description of Oral history interview with Henry W. Hough, 1964 June 11 [sound recording]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 312025844

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Subjects:

  • Publishers and publishing
  • Bird watching
  • Country life
  • Criticism
  • Editorials
  • Federal aid to the arts
  • Journalism
  • Newspaper publishing
  • Wildlife conservation

Occupations:

  • Authors
  • Bird watchers
  • Critic
  • Editors
  • Journalists
  • Newspaper editors
  • Women journalist
  • Women publishers

Places:

  • Martha's Vineyard (Mass.) (as recorded)
  • Martha's Vineyard (Mass.) (as recorded)
  • Edgartown (Mass.) (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • Massachusetts--Martha's Vineyard (as recorded)
  • Massachusetts--Martha's Vineyard (as recorded)