John J. Tolson

Background

Tolson, John J. was born on June 28, 1948 in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. Son of John Jay and Margaret Jordan Tolson.

Education

AB, Princeton University, 1972; Master of Arts, American University, 1977.

Career

Instructor English and history, Asheville (North Carolina) School, 1972-1974; instructor English and history, Landon School, Bethesda, Maryland., 1974-1977; free-lance writer, critic, Washington, 1977-1981; literature editor, The Wilson Quarterly, Washington, 1981-1989; editor, The Wilson Quarterly, Washington, 1989-1998; senior writer, United States News and World Report, Washington, since 1999.

Achievements

• John Jay Tolson has been listed as a noteworthy Editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • Pilgrim in the Ruins: A Life of Walker Percy

Membership

Member National Book Critics Circle.

Connections

Married Mary Irene Bradshaw. 1 child, Benjamin Bradshaw.

Father:

John Jay Tolson

Mother:

Margaret Jordan Tolson

Spouse:

Mary Irene Bradshaw

child:

Benjamin Bradshaw Tolson