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Carey McWilliams

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American journalist, non-fiction writer

United StatesJournalistsLived 1905 to 1980 · aged 74
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Carey McWilliams was an American author, editor, and lawyer. He is best known for his writings about California politics and culture, including the condition of migrant farm workers and the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. From 1955 to 1975, he edited The Nation magazine.

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McWilliams speaks with former Manzanar internee Dorothy Takechi, 1945McWilliams speaks with former Manzanar internee Dorothy Takechi, 1945McWilliams in his office, 1978McWilliams in his office, 1978

Awards 2

1977George Polk Award
1941Guggenheim Fellowship

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Country
United States
Category
Journalists
Type
Journalist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1905 to 1980 · aged 74
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4 languages

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