Parton, James, 1912-

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Birth 1912

Biographical notes:

Parton (1912-2001) was a journalist, editor, and publisher. He was publisher of American Heritage magazine (1953-1970).

From the description of James Parton papers, 1914-1986. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612375559

James Parton is a journalist, editor, and publisher. He was publisher of American Heritage magazine (1953-1970).

From the description of Additional papers, 1896-1991. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612679773

Parton earned his Harvard AB 1934. He became a journalist, author, editor, and publisher; he was publisher of American Heritage and Horizon magazines. He served during World War II as aide-de-camp to Brigadier General Ira C. Eaker, VIII Bomber Command, and as Secretary, General Staff, Mediterranean Allied Air Forces.

From the description of Photograph album of James Parton, 1912-1969. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 77064744

Editor, publisher.

From the description of Reminiscences of James Parton : oral history, 1959. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 309724216

Parton was a journalist, editor, and publisher. He was publisher of American Heritage magazine (1953-1970).

From the guide to the James Parton papers, 1914-1986., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)

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Subjects:

  • Publishers and publishing
  • Publishers and publishing
  • American newspapers
  • American periodicals
  • Cruise ships
  • Nursing
  • Ocean travel
  • Periodicals
  • World War, 1939-1945
  • World War, 1939-1945
  • World War, 1939-1945
  • World War, 1939-1945

Occupations:

  • Editors
  • Journalists

Places:

  • Kentucky (as recorded)
  • Clay County (Ky.) (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • Leslie County (Ky.) (as recorded)

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