Fanny Butcher: Literary Editor at the Chicago Tribune
Exhibit designed and curated by Holly Peterson
This exhibit focuses on Fanny Butcher, a literary critic and writer dubbed “Miss Chicago, Lady Midwest” by her friend Carl Sandburg. Butcher worked at the Chicago Tribune for nearly 50 years, where she covered a variety of topics—including society, beauty, politics, and crime—before finally becoming the paper’s literary editor, a position she was truly suited for. During her career she shared her love of books with the public and always championed authors of the Midwest.
Exhibit Content
Early Life
Education and Early Career
The Chicago Tribune
Writing
Literary Connections
Impact and Legacy
Sources and Further Reading