Background
Carroll, Gordon was born on April 29, 1903 in Baltimore. Son of Charles Gordon and Elizabeth (Swann) Carroll.
Carroll, Gordon was born on April 29, 1903 in Baltimore. Son of Charles Gordon and Elizabeth (Swann) Carroll.
Graduate Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, 1920. Student of University Maryland., 1921-1923.
Reporter, editor various metropolitan newspapers, 1924-1934. Managing editor American Mercury, 1934-1938. Senior editor Reader’s Digest, 1938-1941.
Editor publications Office Civilian Defense, 1942.
Editor Time, Incorporated., 1943-1945. Executive editor Coronet, 1945-1948, editor in chief, 1948-1952, public, 1952-1955.
Director Famous Writers School, Westport, Connecticut, 1958-1970. President Limited. Edits.
Club, Westport. Home: Weston, Connecticut
Club, Westport.
Married Phyllis Oliver Fechtig, September 6, 1926. Children: Gordon, Robert McHenry.