Ray C. Dovell

Background

Dovell, Ray C. was born on March 3, 1890 in Hanging Rock, Ohio, United States. Son of Richard and Rachel (Jackson) Dovell.

Education

Edward high school.

Career

1 son, Ray Harris. Newspaper reporter, El Paso, Dallas, Texas, Chicago, 1915-1917. City editor Houston Post, 1920-1924. Rewrite man, assistant city editor, New York Daily Mirror, Sunday magazine writer, King Features Service, editor, International Illustrated News, 1924-1930.

Director public relations, Melville Shoe Corporation, operator, John Ward and Thom McAn shoe stores, 1930-1946.

Founder of The History Book Club, Incorporated., president, 1946-1961, Chairman of the Board, editor in chief, 1961-1968.

Achievements

• Ray C. Dovell has been listed as a noteworthy publisher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served in the United States Army in France, 1918-1919. Member New York History Society. Clubs: Groiler, Players (New York City).

Connections

Married Louise Dooley Harris, August 15, 1922.

Father:

Richard Dovell

Mother:

Rachel (Jackson) Dovell

Spouse:

Louise Dooley Harris