The Silurians Press Club, also known as The Society of the Silurians, is a 101-year old American organization composed of veteran journalists based in New York City.[1][2] It is one of the oldest press clubs in the country, and honors journalistic work about and within the city.[3] The club holds well attended presentations [4], currently at the National Arts Club, open to members and non-members.
The press club was founded in 1924,[5][6] and consisted of journalists with at least 25 years of experience in the field.[7] Membership now required 9 years experience in print, broadcast or digital media, or photojournalism. [8] In 1953, the group had more than 500 members.[7] The same year, the group formed a committee, headed by Reuben Maury, protesting New York press curbs and motioning for the protection of freedom in the New York press.[7][9] The group published a book in 1974 titled Shoeleather and Printers' Ink, to mark the fifty-year anniversary of the organisation. The book is a collection of stories and news coverage.[10]Dwight E. Sargent was a former president of the society.[11]
Awards
The organisation is known for giving journalism related awards. The group created The Peter Kihss Award to honor American reporter Peter Kihss, regarded as "the world's greatest reporter".[12][13][14] The club also awards the Silurian Excellence in Journalism Award, Lifetime Achievement awards, and scholarships in journalism. [15]
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