REAL PEOPLE. REAL STORIES.
William Allen White
(1868-1944)
Born in Emporia, Kansas
Bought the Emporia Gazette newspaper in 1895
Knew many famous and influential people, including U.S. presidents
Known as the "Sage of Emporia"
Wrote many editorials and books and received two Pulitzer Prizes
William Allen White Book Award named for him
More on William Allen White
Short biography - William Allen White
At the William Allen White House State Historic Site
In our collection of books on William Allen White
In our Cool Things collection - see White's printing press
In an autobiography from our Museum Store
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