Payne, Darwin

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PAYNE, Darwin

PAYNE, Darwin. American, b. 1937. Genres: History. Career: Reporter for Fort Worth Press, Dallas Times Herald, and KERA-TV in Dallas, TX, 1960- 72; Southern Methodist University, professor, 1967-68 and 1972-80, acting chair of Division of Journalism, 1973-74, chair, 1980-; The Suburban Tribune, editor and publisher, 1985-89. Publications: The Man of Only Yesterday: Frederick Lewis Allen, 1975; (ed.) Dissenting Opinion: Carl Brannin's Letters to the Editor, 1933-1976, 1977; Initiative in Energy: Dresser Industries, 1880-1978, 1979; Dallas: An Illustrated History, 1982; Owen Wister: Chronicler of the West, Gentleman of the East, 1985; (ed.) Sketches of a Growing Town: Episodes and People of Dallas from Early Days to Recent Times, 1991; Texas Chronicles: The Heritage and Enterprise of the Lone Star State, 1994; Big D: Triumphs and Tribulations of an American Supercity in the 20th Century, 1994; (ed.) Reporting the Kennedy Assassination: Journalists Who Were There Recall Their Experiences, 1996. Address: Center for Communication Arts, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX 75275, U.S.A.