Blochman, Lawrence G. (Lawrence Goldtree), 1900-1975

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Birth 1900-02-17
Death 1975-01-22
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Blochman (1900-1975) was a journalist and writer originally from California. He worked as a journalist in the United States and abroad during the 1920s, and after 1928 worked completely free-lance. Blochman wrote many short stories, non-fiction and fiction books and was known for his mystery and detective novels.

During World War II he worked with the United States Office of War Information's overseas branch and became chief of radio programs which produced the "Voice of America" broadcasts. Blochman also did some writing for radio and television. He was a member and vice president (1956-1957) of the Overseas Press Club, a member of the Mystery Writers of America and received its Edgar Allan Poe Award for a short story.

From the description of Papers, 1921-1975. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 29527995

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Subjects:

  • Detective and mystery stories, American
  • Freelance journalism
  • Journalism
  • Radio authorship
  • Radio programs
  • Radio scripts
  • World War, 1939-1945

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  • Authors
  • Journalists

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  • United States (as recorded)