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Signature of Will James

Will James

Novelist, children's writer, artist (1892-1942)

† 1942-09-03 · Authors · Writer; cross-wiki notability: present on 6 language Wikipedias
License & source
Public domain · Wikidata
Life

Will James was born on June 6, 1892 in Saint-Nazaire-d'Acton and died on September 3, 1942 in Hollywood, aged 50. Recorded occupations: writer, novelist, children's writer and artist. Country of citizenship: Canada. Notable works include “Smoky, the Cowhorse”. Honours include member of the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame and Newbery Medal.

At a glance
Born
June 6, 1892 · Saint-Nazaire-d'Acton
Died
September 3, 1942 · Hollywood
Age at death
50
Citizenship
Canada
Occupations
writer, novelist, children's writer, artist
Notable works
Smoky, the Cowhorse
Honours
member of the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame, Newbery Medal
Wikipedia editions
6 languages
Signature licence
Public domain
About this signature

This image of Will James's signature comes from Wikimedia Commons (Wikidata P109 signature file). Its licence is recorded as Public domain, with the file credited to Will James. It is linked to the person through Wikidata property P109 (signature), which ties a documented individual to a specific archived file. We show the file as published and do not redraw or retouch it. Deceased 1942: low publicity-rights risk.

Biographical facts: Wikidata Q3568291 (CC0), retrieved 2026-10-13. Read more about Will James on Wikipedia.

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