Ray Long

Ray Long
BornMarch 23, 1878
Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America
DiedJuly 9, 1935 (aged 57)
Beverly Hills, California, United States of America
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Magazine & newspaper editor, film writer
Known forEditor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan magazine
Spouse(s)Several (see 'Personal Life and Family' section)
ChildrenRay Long (1924–1998)

William Ray Long,[1] (March 23, 1878[2] – July 9, 1935) was an American newspaper, magazine, film, writer, and editor[2] who is notable for being the editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan magazine between 1919 and 1931.[3] He is said to have had "a colorful career"[2] before he was affected by financial problems and ended up committing suicide.[4]

  1. ^ [ Displaying Abstract ] (June 10, 2012). "WM. RAY LONG WEDS AGAIN. - Editor of Hampton's, Divorced Last Month, Marries Mrs. Schon. - Marriage Announcement - NYTimes.com". The New York Times. Retrieved September 9, 2012.
  2. ^ a b c "Noted Editor Kills Himself". The Milwaukee Journal. Beverly Hills. July 10, 1935. p. 3.
  3. ^ George Moore; O M. Brack (1988). George Moore on Parnassus: Letters (1900–1933) to Secretaries, Publishers, Printers, Agents, Literati, Friends, and Acquaintances. University of Delaware Press. p. 720. ISBN 0874131529.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ "Ray Long, Noted Editor, Writer, Ends Life in California Home". The Pittsburgh Press. Beverly Hills. July 9, 1935. p. 62.