Peter Levinson
(1934-2008) Biographer. Peter Levinson started his own publicity firm in New York.
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John Leonard
(1939-2008) Writer, critic. John Leonard was born in Washington, D.C., and spent part of his childhood in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York. He died in Manhattan, New York.
Ring Lardner Jr
(1915-2000) Writer. Ring Lardner Jr. was born in Chicago, Illinois, and died in Manhattan, New York.
Ruth Lechlitner
(1901-1989) Poet. Ruth Lechlitner lived with her husband, Paul Corey in Cold Spring, New York.
Margaret Leech
(1893-1974) Author, historian. Margaret Leech (aka Margaret Pulitzer) was born in Newburgh, New York, and died in New York City. She was the winner of two Pulitzer Prizes in history, and a associate of many of the members of the Algonquin Hotel Round Table.
Stuart W Little
(1921-2008) Writer. Stuart W. Little wrote news columns and books describing developments in the theater.
Martin Levin
(1919-2008) Writer. Martin Levin — humorist, literary critic, and freelance writer; wrote book reviews for The New York Times. Was born, lived, and died in Manhattan, New York.
Robert Lawson
(1892-1957) Writer, illustrator. Robert Lawson was born in New York City and attended the New York School of Fine and Applied Art. He was well known for writing and illustrating children’s books.
Ludwig Lewisohn
(1882-1955) Novelist. Ludwig Lewisohn attended Columbia University in Manhattan, New York.
George Lippard
(1822-1854) Novelist. George Lippard lived in Rhinebeck, New York and attended the Classical Academy.