author

Grant Milnor Hyde

b. 1889

A longtime journalist and journalism teacher, he wrote practical guides that helped train generations of newspaper workers in the early 20th century. His best-known books focus on reporting, editing, and clear news writing.

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Newspaper Reporting and Correspondence A Manual for Reporters, Correspondents, and Students of Newspaper Writing

Newspaper Reporting and Correspondence A Manual for Reporters, Correspondents, and Students of Newspaper Writing

by Grant Milnor Hyde

About the author

Born on April 4, 1889, in The Dalles, Oregon, Grant Milnor Hyde became an American writer best remembered for his journalism manuals. Records of his books and library catalogs consistently identify him as the author of works such as Newspaper Reporting and Correspondence, Newspaper Editing, and Handbook for Newspaper Workers.

Hyde worked as a newspaperman before moving into journalism education. Sources connected with his books describe him as having worked on the New Haven Journal-Courier and the New York Mail, and as an instructor or associate professor of journalism at the University of Wisconsin. His writing is practical and classroom-friendly, aimed at reporters, editors, and students learning the craft.

He died in 1972. While detailed biographical information is limited in the sources I could confirm, his books remained well known through library collections and reprints, especially among readers interested in the history of newspaper writing and editing.