Wyatt Rainey Blassingame
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Wyatt Rainey Blassingame | |
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| Born | February 6, 1909 Demopolis, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | January 9, 1985 (aged 75) Bradenton, Florida, U.S. |
| Other names | W.B. Rainey |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Spouse | Gertrude Olsen (m. 1936) |
| Children | 2 |
Wyatt Rainey Blassingame (February 6, 1909 – January 9, 1985), also known as W. B. Rainey, was an American writer and the author of many short stories and articles for national magazines, four adult novels and dozens of juvenile nonfiction books.[1]
Early years
Blassingame was born in
Bronze Star and a Presidential Unit Citation. After moving to Anna Maria, Florida, he taught at Manatee Junior College and Florida Southern College.[3]
Career
In the 1930s, Blassingame wrote for the "
Dime Mystery.[4]
His short stories have recently been republished in three collections edited by
Junior Literary Guild selections and other honors.[7]
Death
Blassingame died in Bradenton, Florida in 1985, aged 75. His papers are housed at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg and the University of South Florida.[citation needed]
Family
He married Gertrude Olsen in 1936; they had two daughters, Peggy and April.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "Summary Bibliography: Wyatt Blassingame". www.isfdb.org. Retrieved May 16, 2018.
- ^ "Author Information | Alabama Literary Map". alabamaliterarymap.lib.ua.edu. Retrieved May 16, 2018.
- ^ "Wyatt Rainey Blassingame papers". digital.lib.usf.edu. Retrieved May 16, 2018.
- ^ Ashley, Mike. Who’s Who in Horror and Fantasy fiction.
London : Elm Tree Books, 1977.(p. 37); ISBN 0241895286
- ^ "John Pelan's Dancing Tuatara Press". ramblehouse.com. Retrieved May 16, 2018.
- ^ "Landmark Books | Series | LibraryThing". librarything.com. Retrieved May 16, 2018.
- ^ Commire, Anne. Something About the Author, Volume 1. Gale Research 1971.
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