Background
Brickell, Henry Herschel was born on September 13, 1889 in Senatobia, Mississippi, United States. Son of Henry Hampton and Lula Johns (Harrison) Brickell.
Brickell, Henry Herschel was born on September 13, 1889 in Senatobia, Mississippi, United States. Son of Henry Hampton and Lula Johns (Harrison) Brickell.
Educated University of Mississippi, 1906-1910.
Began as reporter, 1911, copy-reader, 1912. Sub-editor, managing editor and editor various newspapers, 1913-1923, literature editor, 1934-1938. Editor general public department, Henry Holt & County, New York City, 1928-1933.
Editor of O. Henry.
Served as sergeant major 1st Regiment Alabama National Guard, Mexican border. Member Sigma Upsilon.
Married Norma Long, March 17, 1918.