Background
Oursler, Charles Fulton was born on January 22, 1893 in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Son of William Clarence and Lillian Phillips (Sappington) Oursler.
Oursler, Charles Fulton was born on January 22, 1893 in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Son of William Clarence and Lillian Phillips (Sappington) Oursler.
Doctor of Letters, Kalamazoo College, 1946. Loyola College, 1948, Loyola University (New Orleans), 1950.
2d. marriage) Grace April, Fulton. Reporter Baltimore American, 1910-1912, music and dram. critic, 1912-1918. Began writing short stories for magazines, 1918.
Managing editor New York Music Trades, 1920-1922.
Editor in chief Metropolitan Magazine, 1923. Writer novels, plays and short stories since 1923.
Editor of Liberty Magazine, 1931-1942. Vice-president and editorial director Macfadden Publications 1941.
Senior editor, The Reader’s Digest, 1944.
Editor and publisher of The Sandalwood Herald. Formerly trustee Andrew Carnegie Fund for Needy Authors. President The Catholic Institute Press.
Director Alcoholics Anonymous Foundation.
Member Dramatists Guild. Member International Association Police Chiefs, 5 years. Clubs: Players, Dutch Treat, New York Athletic, Baker Street Irregulars.
Married second Grace Perkins, September 7, 1925. Children: (1st marriage) Helen, William.