Carleton Velney Kent

Background

Kent, Carleton Velney was born on June 13, 1909 in Northfield, Minnesota, United States. Son of Carleton Volney and Cecilia (Loizeaux) Kent.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, University of Kansas, 1932.

Career

1 son, Carleton Hurd. Newspaper reporter Lawrence (Kansas) Daily Journal-World, Daily Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Kansas City Times, Oklahoma City Times. With Chicago Times (now Sun-Times) since 1939.

War correspondent, Pacific and European theaters, 1942-1944, Washington correspondent since 1945.

Achievements

• Carleton Velney Kent has been listed as a noteworthy newspaperman. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member White House Corrs. Association (president 1950-1951). Clubs: National Press, Overseas Writers (Washington District of Columbia).

Connections

Married Janet Hurd, October 19, 1935.

Father:

Carleton Volney Kent

Mother:

Cecilia (Loizeaux) Kent

Spouse:

Janet Hurd