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Walter Prescott Webb
American historian (1888-1963) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 74
Walter Prescott Webb was an American historian noted for his groundbreaking work on the American West. As president of the Texas State Historical Association, he launched the project that produced the Handbook of Texas.
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About this person
He is a member of the Hall of Great Westerners, which is a part of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.
Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1888 to 1963 · aged 74
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David Brion DavisBoth received Harold Vyvyan Harmsworth Visiting Professor of American History
John R. SwantonBoth received Loubat PrizeWilliam ThalbitzerBoth received Loubat Prize
Gustav StormBoth received Loubat PrizeJames G. RandallBoth received Loubat Prize
Douglas Southall FreemanBoth received Loubat Prize
John R. SwantonBoth received Loubat PrizeWilliam ThalbitzerBoth received Loubat PrizeGustav StormBoth received Loubat PrizeJames G. RandallBoth received Loubat PrizeDouglas Southall FreemanBoth received Loubat Prize