William Andrew Johnston
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William Andrew Johnston (1871–1929) was an American journalist, writer, and co-founder, with George T. Delacorte Jr., of Dell Publishing.[1]
Johnston was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on January 26, 1871, the son of William Andrew and Agnes (Parry) Johnston. He graduated with a Litt.D from Western University of Pennsylvania (now the University of Pittsburgh) in 1891, where he was valedictorian.[2] Soon after graduation, he moved to New York City and took a job at the New York World newspaper, where he worked for 27 years.[1]
In 1921 he co-founded Dell Publishing. In 1927 he moved to Chicago, becoming vice-president of public relations for Celotex Corporation.[1]
Johnston was married twice, first in 1896, to Hazel Minnette Williams of Hampshire, England,[3] and second, in 1910, to Hattie Belle McCollum (1883-1963). of Lockport, New York[4] He had a son, George E. Johnston.[5]
He died in Chicago on February 16, 1929, at age 58.[1]
