Authors and Illustrators Database

John A. Summers

Born: 12/25/1900  Detroit
Died: 10/11/1981
Parents: Dr. Horace G. and Helen Lawson
Spouse: Marjorie, a housewife
Children: Ann, Helen, and Lorna

Writings

Image Title Genre Audience Publisher Date
Pitch Dark and No Moon
- As H. L. Lawson. Mystery involving the Coast Guard in Saginaw Bay (Publication Years: 1958, 1959) 		Historical Fiction, Mystery Teen T. Y. Crowell; Warne & Company 1958-1959
- He published a non-professional magazine, 4000 articles, and some short stories
The Raider's Moon
- Sequel to Pitch Dark and No Moon 		Historical Fiction Teen New York: Crowell

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Skills:
Author

Education:

Degree Institution Location Date
Bachelor of Arts (B. A.) in Music and English University of Minnesota at Duluth Duluth, MN 1955-1959

Career:

Position Organization Location Date
Historian Hillsdale College Hillsdale 1966-1970
Editor and Publisher Jonesville Independent Coldwater 1946-1948
Promotion and National Advertising Detroit Free Press Detroit 1920-1946
Editor College News Bureau Hillsdale College; Hillsdale
Editor Hillsdale Alumnus Hillsdale

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