(1881-1964) American newspaperman and author. Kelland started his career as a newspaper reporter, later writing books for juveniles and becoming the editor of The
American Boy, a popular
magazine for young
boys (1899-1941). He is well known for creating the fictitious
character Scattergood Baines, who appeared in a
series of humorous novels and
short stories. His other works
include Archibald the Great (1943), No Escape (1952), and
Mister Deeds Goes to Town (1936), which was made into a
successful movie.