Harris Downey
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BornMay 12, 1907
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Died1979 (aged 71–72)
Occupation
- Short story writer
- novelist
EducationLouisiana State University (BA, MA)
Harris Downey | |
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| Born | May 12, 1907 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | 1979 (aged 71–72) |
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| Education | Louisiana State University (BA, MA) |
| Notable awards | O. Henry Award (1951) |
Harris Downey (born May 12, 1907 Baton Rouge, Louisiana - 1979) was an American short story writer and novelist.
He graduated from Louisiana State University with a B.A. and M.A. He Served in the Air Force. He taught at Louisiana State University,[1] where he knew Lyle Saxon.[2]
His work appeared in Epoch,[3] Prairie Schooner.[4][5][6] Kenyon Review,[7]
