James King Steele (1875-1937) published the Del Monte (Calif.) Weekly (1908-11) and was editor and publisher of the World traveler (1911-16) and the travel magazine, Japan (1917-29). Steele was active in tourist development organizations, including the Philippine Tourist Association (1930-35) and the Japan Tourist Bureau, which he founded. He lectured and wrote articles on Asia and presented radio talks on a variety of subjects. He married Edith Shorb, daughter of James de Barth Shorb.
From the description of Papers of James King Steele, 1909-1936. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122593737