Harlan Ware
Writer who lived in Carme-by-the-Sea, California, USA.
About Harlan Ware
Lived 1902 – 1967 (aged 64).
Harlan Ware (July 14, 1902 – May 7, 1967) was an American writer who wrote novels, screenplays, radio scripts, and short stories.
Career
Ware began his career as a police reporter in the city of Chicago, working for various newspapers, including the Shreveport Times and the City News Bureau of Chicago.
In 1964, Ware coauthored two books with William Hornaday, The Inner Light, and Your Aladdin's Lamp. In 1979, the Literary Hall of Fame voted Your Aladdin's Lamp as the Inspirational Book of the Year.
Death
Ware died in a Chicago hospital on May 7, 1967. Private funeral services were held in Chicago, and he was later buried in the family plot at the Evanston, Illinois Cemetery.
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Who was Harlan Ware?
Writer who lived in Carme-by-the-Sea, California, USA.
When was Harlan Ware born?
Harlan Ware was born on 14 July 1902.
When did Harlan Ware die?
Harlan Ware died on 7 May 1967.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harlan Ware. https://biography.guide/harlan-ware/
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