Thomas Beattie Roberton
| Thomas Beattie Roberton | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1879 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Died |
1936 Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Occupation | journalist, critic |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Period | 1910s-1930s |
| Notable works | TBR: Newspaper Pieces |
Thomas Beattie Roberton (1879 - 1936) was a Scottish-born Canadian journalist.[1] A columnist and critic for the Winnipeg Free Press from 1918 until his death in 1936,[1] he won the inaugural Governor General's Award for English-language non-fiction at the 1936 Governor General's Awards for his essay collection TBR: Newspaper Pieces.[2]
He wrote on a variety of topics, most commonly literary and jazz reviews but also sometimes expanding into political commentary.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Memorable Manitobans: Thomas Beattie Roberton (1879-1936)". Manitoba Historical Society, April 23, 2008.
- ↑ "Late T. B. Roberton Awarded Literary Achievement Prize; Tweedsmuir Raps 'Moderns'". Winnipeg Tribune, November 26, 1937.
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