Steele, James King, 1875-1937.

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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

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creatorOf Steele, James King, 1875-1937. Papers of James King Steele, 1909-1936. Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens
referencedIn American authors collection, 1832-1956. Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives
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Japan
United States
Philippines
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Periodical editors
Tourism
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Birth 1875

Death 1937

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