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Gustavus Myers
American journalist
Gustavus Myers | |
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| Born | (1872-03-20)March 20, 1872 Trenton, New Jersey, United States |
| Died | December 7, 1942(1942-12-07) (aged 70) Bronx, New York, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist and author |
Gustavus Myers (March 20, 1872–1942) was an American journalist and historian who published a series of highly critical and influential studies on the social costs of wealth accumulation.
The Gustavus Myers Outstanding Book Award was named after him, which honoured books which were judged to be "outstanding in helping shed light on bigotry in America".
Childhood and family
Gustavus Myers was born March 20, 1872, in Trenton, New Jersey, the son of Julia Hillman and Abram Myers.
He attended school for a time while the impoverished family lived in Philadelphia.
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His father was largely absent. At the age of 14 Myers began working in a factory. He continued his own education by reading avidly and attending public lectu