Emily Tapscott Clark Balch (1892–1953) was an American writer and editor. She is best known for co-founding the literary magazine The Reviewer.
Emily Tapscott Clark Balch | |
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| Born | Emily Tapscott Clark September 8, 1892 Richmond, Virginia |
| Died | July 2, 1953 (aged 60) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, editor |
| Spouse | Edwin Swift Balch |
Biography
editBalch née Clark was born on September 8, 1892, in Richmond, Virginia.[1] she attended Virginia Randolph Ellett School for Girls (now St. Catherine's School).[2]
She wrote reviews for the Richmond Evening-Journal until the book page was no longer published. In 1920 she co-founded the literary magazine, The Reviewer.[1] The other founders were fellow Richmond residents Margaret Waller Freeman, Hunter Taylor Stagg, and Mary Dallas Street. The publication existed from 1921 through 1925.[3]
In 1924 she married Edwin Balch and left the magazine. The couple resided in Baltimore. Edwin died in 1927.[2]
Balch's novel "Stuffed Peacocks" was published in 1927 by Knopf.[4] In 1931 Knopf published her book "Innocence Abroad".[5][6]
Balch died on July 2, 1953, in Philadelphia.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Scura, Dorothy M. (2000). "Clark, Emily Tapscott". American National Biography. doi:10.1093/anb/9780198606697.article.1603113. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ a b Smith, Leanne E. "Emily Tapscott Clark (ca. 1890–1953)". Encyclopedia Virginia. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "The Reviewer". James Branch Cabell. Virginia Commonwealth University. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ Clark, Emily (1927). "Stuffed Peacocks". Google Books. A. A. Knopf. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ Clark, Emily (1931). "Innocence Abroad". Google Books. A.A. Knopf. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ "Obituary for Emily Tapscott Clark". Republican and Herald. 3 July 1953. p. 8. Retrieved 10 October 2024.