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Picture - Harry Golden's Library
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The
Golden Years – Harry Golden and the Carolina Israelite
In
1958, when Harry Golden wrote Only
in America,
he was at the top of an incredible success story. His very own paper.
The Carolina Israelite. It was monthly, had 16 very packed pages
and was as diverse and as interesting as its readers.
Harry
Golden wrote it from home. And every single word in this unique
publication was his own.
And,
Harry Golden's very own story was just as unique as his
paper. When he was young in New York, he tried many things.
He was a porter, salesman, editor, journalist, and many other
things, too. A great life for getting to know and understand people.
And, Harry Golden was also a brilliant writer and listener. He had
all that was needed for success as a
journalist. And, after moving to Carolina, Harry Golden founded
The Carolina Israelite. A newspaper with something for everyone.
And,
The
Carolina
Israelite became
a success.
Many people said that Harry Golden's articles – which, by-the-way,
he called editorials - were like letters from a friend. And,
when time came round for the paper - time came round for the family.
Reading the Carolina Israelite together
was the highlight
of the month for many American families.
But,
of course, sooner or later, everyone has to give into age, and in
1968, Harry Golden wrote the last of his editorials and put The
Carolina Israelite to bed for the very last time. And
there has never been anything like it since. Harry Golden was a
nonconformist. And, that's how it was - and only in America!
The
Golden Years – Harry Golden and the Carolina Israelite
Harry Golden's Library
