The American Boy

The American Boy was a monthly magazine published by The Sprague Publishing Co. of Detroit, Michigan from November 1899 to August 1941.[1] At the time it was the largest magazine for boys, with a circulation of 300,000,[2] and it featured action stories and advertising for the young boy.

For the single by Estelle, see American Boy.
The American Boy
July 1923 Issue
CategoriesBoy's magazine
FrequencyMonthly
First issueNovember 1899 (1899-11)
Final issueAugust 1941
CompanySprague Publishing Co.
CountryUnited States
Based inDetroit, Michigan
LanguageEnglish

In 1911 a copy cost $0.10, and a year's subscription was $1.00. Format was 16" high by 12" wide. Founded by William C. Sprague of the Detroit-based Sprague Publishing Company in 1900, Griffith Ogden Ellis took over as president and editor in 1908.[3] J. Cotner Jr. was secretary and treasurer; H. D. Montgomerie was managing editor and Clarence Budington Kelland was assistant editor. In 1929, Ellis merged the magazine with its rival, Youth's Companion,[2] and in 1939 he sold his interest to his business manager, Elmer Presley Grierson.[4] Franklin M. Reck was managing editor from 1936 to 1941.[5] George F. Pierrot (1898–1980), former managing editor and well-known traveler, became half-owner and co-publisher on November 1, 1940.[6]

See also
  • "The Story of the American Boy", The Writer, June 1930

References
  1. "Advertisement for The American Boy". National Museum of American History. Smithsonian Institution. Archived from the original on April 1, 2010. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  2. "The Press: Boys". Time. August 12, 1929. Archived from the original on October 27, 2010. Retrieved November 15, 2009.
  3. Compendium of the History and Biography of the City of Detroit and Wayne County, Michigan. Chicago: Henry Taylor & Co. 1909. pp. 399–400. Retrieved March 25, 2013.
  4. "The Press: Willie to Skeeter to John". Time. March 27, 1939. Archived from the original on December 14, 2008. Retrieved November 15, 2009.
  5. "American Boy, The", Encyclopedia of Science Fiction, retrieved November 27, 2013
  6. Literary Market Tips, Author & Journalist, October 1940.

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