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 Delia Austrian, from a 1910 publication. | |
| Born | (1874-09-18)September 18, 1874 |
| Died | November 26, 1928(1928-11-26) (aged 54) |
| Education | University of Chicago,B.Ph. (1898) Columbia University,M.S. (1923) |
| Known for | Delia Austrian Medal |
| Parent(s) | Solomon Austrian Julia Rebecca Mann |
Delia Austrian (September 18, 1874 – October 26, 1928) was an American journalist. TheDelia Austrian Medal is awarded each year by theDrama League of New York in her honor.[1]
She was born on September 18, 1874, inCleveland, Ohio to Solomon Austrian and Julia Rebecca Mann (1848–1933). Her father was a Harvard University graduate and a lawyer. She had a twin sister, Celia Austrian (1874–1900) who died inChicago, Illinois and two brothers, Alfred S. Austrian (1870–1932) and Harvey E. Austrian (1879–?). Delia wrote: "I was born into a good, middle-class family and had a happy childhood in Cleveland, . . . but later moved to Chicago, where my girlhood was spent."[2]
In 1898 Delia graduated from theUniversity of Chicago with aBachelor of Philosophy degree. After her graduation she worked on the editorial staff of theChicago Tribune. She received amaster's degree fromColumbia University in 1923.[2]
Delia died on October 26, 1928, in Manhattan.[3]
Her papers were archived at theUniversity of Chicago.[2] TheDelia Austrian Medal is awarded each year by theDrama League of New York for the most distinguished performance of the theater season.[1]
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