author
Frank Michael O'Brien
b. 1875
A newspaper man turned author, he is best remembered for writing a lively history of New York's famous Sun. His work captures the energy of old city journalism and the people who shaped it.
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The Story of the Sun: New York, 1833-1918
by Frank Michael O'Brien
About the author
Born on March 31, 1875, in Dunkirk, New York, Frank Michael O'Brien was an American journalist and author. Public-domain author records identify him as a writer active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and surviving book records link him most closely with newspaper history.
He is best known for The Story of the Sun: New York, 1833-1918, a detailed account of one of New York City's most influential newspapers. The book reflects a reporter's interest in newsroom life, editors, and the growth of modern journalism.
O'Brien died on September 22, 1943. Reliable biographical information about his personal life appears to be limited online, but his published work has kept his name in circulation for readers interested in press history and old New York.