James Alan McPherson: Quick Facts

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Born	September 16, 1943 • Savannah • Georgia
Died	July 27, 2016 (aged 72) • Iowa City • Iowa
Awards And Honors	Pulitzer Prize
Notable Works	“Elbow Room” • “Gold Coast” • “Hue and Cry”

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