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W.O. Mitchell

Writing
83 years oldWeyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada

Biography

William Ormond Mitchell, PC OC (March 13, 1914 – February 25, 1998) was a Canadian writer and broadcaster. His "best-loved" novel is Who Has Seen the Wind (1947), which portrays life on the Canadian Prairies from the point of view of a small boy and sold almost a million copies in Canada. As a broadcaster, he is known for his radio series Jake and the Kid, which aired on CBC Radio between 1950 and 1956 and was also about life on the Prairies.

Personal Details

Born
March 13, 1914 - February 25, 1998 (age 83)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada
Known For
Writing

Also Known As

William Ormond Mitchell, PC OC
William Ormond Mitchell
William Mitchell
W. O. Mitchell