J. L. Garvin
British editor
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contribution to “Encyclopædia Britannica”
- In Encyclopædia Britannica: Thirteenth edition
…had died and Cox chose J.L. Garvin (1868–1947), editor of The Observer, as London editor.
Read More - In Encyclopædia Britannica: Fourteenth edition
Garvin was editor in chief, Hooper was U.S. editor, and Cox’s son, Warren E. Cox, was art director. Four ideals of the 14th edition were stated in the preface: to promote international understanding, to strengthen the bonds between the English-speaking peoples, to promote interest in…
Read More - In Encyclopædia Britannica: Corporate change
Garvin’s preface and list of associate editors appeared until 1936. From 1936 each printing was named for the year in which it appeared. The New York editorial office was moved to Chicago in 1943, and the London editorial office was retained.
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