Melvin D. Marshall (1911- ) was born in San Antonio, Texas. He sold his first story to Boy's Life for $2.50 when he was only 14 years old. He worked for various newspapers and radio stations from 1929 until he became a freelance writer and photographer in 1965. Along the way he ran a newspaper and broadcasting company in Pittsburg, California, became president of Humboldt Broadcasters, Inc. in Arcata, Califorinia, and then of Del Norte Broadcasters, Inc. in Crescent City, California. He also wrote numerous works of western fiction under his own name as well as under the pseudonyms Ray Cory, Zeke Tyler, and Carlton Mitchell. Marshall also wrote extensively on fishing, outdoor cooking, and handyman projects.
Marshall served as president of Western Writers of America from 1976-1977.
Source: http://www.cowboydirectory.com/M/m-am.html
From the guide to the Mel Marshall papers, 1971-1983, (Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries)
