Background
Bell, Brian was born on March 30, 1890 in York, South Carolina, United States. Son of James B. and Nancy (Watson) Bell.
Bell, Brian was born on March 30, 1890 in York, South Carolina, United States. Son of James B. and Nancy (Watson) Bell.
Educated Presbyterian College of South Carolina., Davidson College and Washington and Lee University. Honorary Doctor of Letters, Washington and Lee University, 1937.
With The State, Columbia, South Carolina., as reporter, sports editor, news editor, 1909-1924. With Associated Press since 1924, as staff member, Atlanta, Georgia., 1924, chief New Orleans Bureau, 1925, general staff, New York, 1926-1930, chief Los Angeles Bureau, 1930-1936, news editor Western Division, San Francisco, 1936-1939, chief Washington Bureau since January 1, 1939.
Member Pi Kappa Alpha, Omicron Delta Kappa, Sigma Delta Chirurgical Mason (32°, Shriner). Clubs: Washington Golf and Country, National Press, Gridiron (Washington, District of Columbia).
Married Alberta Harris, June 9, 1917. Children: Jane Brian (Mistress J. William Magee), Brian.