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Alfred Damon Runyon (October 4, 1880 [1] [2] – December 10, 1946) was an American journalist and short-story writer. [3] He was best known for his short stories celebrating the world of Broadway in New York City that grew out of the Prohibition era.
Damon Runyon (born October 1880?, Manhattan, Kansas, U.S.—died December 10, 1946, New York, New York) was an American journalist and short-story writer, best known for his book Guys and Dolls, written in the regional slang that became his trademark.
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The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation supports young scientists who are pioneering new approaches to fight cancer. Learn about their latest news, research projects, and how to donate to their cause.
Mar 22, 2022 · Damon Runyon, 1946. Photograph. Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division. Though most remembered for his short stories that provided the inspiration for the Broadway musical Guys and Dolls, Damon Runyon considered himself first and foremost a newspaper man.
The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation (Damon Runyon) is an American not-for-profit cancer research organization focused on "discovering the talent to discover the cure".
Damon Runyon is a nonprofit organization that funds early-career scientists to make breakthroughs in cancer research. Founded in 1946 by journalist Walter Winchell, it honors the memory of Damon Runyon, a sportswriter and Broadway playwright.
Oct 4, 2009 · A famed sportswriter and chronicler of Broadway lowlifes, Damon Runyon was born 125 years ago Sunday. He's best known for the musical Guys and Dolls, which was based on two of his...
