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.
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.[3] In 1931 Knopf published her book "Innocence Abroad".[4][5]
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.
- ^ 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.