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	Gifford sold textbooks for Houghton Mifflin Publishing Company before becoming editor-in-chief of the ''Twin Citian'' magazine. (7) He was the director of public relations for the Tyrone Guthrie Theater and by the 1970s served as an editor and syndicated columnist for the ''Sun'' newspaper. His first book '''Benchwarmer Bob''', a biography of Minnesota Vikings defensive end Bob Lurtsema, was published in 1974 while he was also working on '''The Wind Chill Factor.''' (8)		Gifford sold textbooks for Houghton Mifflin Publishing Company before becoming editor-in-chief of the ''Twin Citian'' magazine. (7) He was the director of public relations for the Tyrone Guthrie Theater and by the 1970s served as an editor and syndicated columnist for the ''Sun'' newspaper. His first book '''Benchwarmer Bob''', a biography of Minnesota Vikings defensive end Bob Lurtsema, was published in 1974 while he was also working on '''The Wind Chill Factor.''' (8)

	Gifford returned to Dubuque in 1996 and became involved in local politics and civic activities. His weekly column in the ''Telegraph Herald'' entitled "Jazzbo of Old Dubuque" dealt with every subject from baseball to small-town America. (9) He taught a 1940s film noir class at [[LORAS COLLEGE]], wrote a history of the [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]], and began a biography of [[LICCIARDI, ~~Frank~~\|~~Frank~~ LICCIARDI]]. Upon his death, eighteen boxes of his papers including handwritten manuscripts were donated to Loras College. (10)		Gifford returned to Dubuque in 1996 and became involved in local politics and civic activities. His weekly column in the ''Telegraph Herald'' entitled "Jazzbo of Old Dubuque" dealt with every subject from baseball to small-town America. (9) He taught a 1940s film noir class at [[LORAS COLLEGE]], wrote a history of the [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]], and began a biography of [[LICCIARDI, Francesco\|Francesco LICCIARDI]]. Upon his death, eighteen boxes of his papers including handwritten manuscripts were donated to Loras College. (10)

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	[[Image:GIFFORD.gif\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Thomas Gifford]]GIFFORD, Thomas. (Dubuque, IA, May 16, 1937- Dubuque, IA, Oct. 31, 2000) Gifford's first published novel, '''The Wind Chill Factor''' (1975) received the Putnam Award, given in recognition of an outstanding manuscript by an author not previously published by Putnam. The novel reached ''The New York Times'', best-seller list. (1) His novel '''The Glendower Legacy''' was the basis of the 1981 film "Dirty Tricks." (2) Other popular books by Gifford included the Edgar-nominated '''The Cavanaugh Quest''', and '''The Man from Lisbon'''. (3) Gifford also wrote under the pen names Dana Clarins and Thomas Maxwell. (4)		[[Image:GIFFORD.gif\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Thomas Gifford]]GIFFORD, Thomas. (Dubuque, IA, May 16, 1937--Dubuque, IA, Oct. 31, 2000) Gifford's first published novel, '''The Wind Chill Factor''' (1975) received the Putnam Award, given in recognition of an outstanding manuscript by an author not previously published by Putnam. The novel reached ''The New York Times'', best-seller list. (1) His novel '''The Glendower Legacy''' was the basis of the 1981 film "Dirty Tricks." (2) Other popular books by Gifford included the Edgar-nominated '''The Cavanaugh Quest''', and '''The Man from Lisbon'''. (3) Gifford also wrote under the pen names Dana Clarins and Thomas Maxwell. (4)

	Gifford attended [[LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL]], [[IRVING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL]], and [[WASHINGTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL]]. In his junior year at [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]], received a scholarship to the Minneapolis Journalism Clinic. Among other school activities, he was the editor-in-chief of "The News," his high school bi-weekly publication. (5) A graduate of [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]], Gifford attended Harvard University with a journalism award made by the [[TELEGRAPH HERALD]] and an English scholarship he received to the university. He graduated in 1959 and then lived and worked in Minneapolis.		Gifford attended [[LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL]], [[IRVING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL]], and [[WASHINGTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL]]. In his junior year at [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]], received a scholarship to the Minneapolis Journalism Clinic. Among other school activities, he was the editor-in-chief of "The News," his high school bi-weekly publication. (5) A graduate of [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]], Gifford attended Harvard University with a journalism award made by the [[TELEGRAPH HERALD]] and an English scholarship he received to the university. He graduated in 1959 and then lived and worked in Minneapolis, Los Angeles, and New York City for forty years before returning to Dubuque. (6)

	Gifford sold textbooks for Houghton Mifflin Publishing Company before becoming editor-in-chief of the ''Twin Citian'' magazine. (6) He was the director of public relations for the Tyrone Guthrie Theater and by the 1970s served as an editor and syndicated columnist for the ''Sun'' newspaper. His first book '''Benchwarmer Bob''', a biography of Minnesota Vikings defensive end Bob Lurtsema, was published in 1974 while he was also working on '''The Wind Chill Factor'''. (7)		Gifford sold textbooks for Houghton Mifflin Publishing Company before becoming editor-in-chief of the ''Twin Citian'' magazine. (7) He was the director of public relations for the Tyrone Guthrie Theater and by the 1970s served as an editor and syndicated columnist for the ''Sun'' newspaper. His first book '''Benchwarmer Bob''', a biography of Minnesota Vikings defensive end Bob Lurtsema, was published in 1974 while he was also working on '''The Wind Chill Factor.''' (8)

	Gifford returned to Dubuque in 1996 and became involved in local politics and civic activities. His weekly column in the ''Telegraph Herald'' entitled "Jazzbo of Old Dubuque" dealt with every subject from baseball to small-town America. (8) He ~~also~~ taught a 1940s film noir class at [[LORAS COLLEGE]].		Gifford returned to Dubuque in 1996 and became involved in local politics and civic activities. His weekly column in the ''Telegraph Herald'' entitled "Jazzbo of Old Dubuque" dealt with every subject from baseball to small-town America. (9) He taught a 1940s film noir class at [[LORAS COLLEGE]], wrote a history of the [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]], and began a biography of [[LICCIARDI, Frank\|Frank LICCIARDI]]. Upon his death, eighteen boxes of his papers including handwritten manuscripts were donated to Loras College. (10)

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	4. Thomas Gifford. goodreads. http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/37001.Thomas_Gifford		4. Thomas Gifford. goodreads. http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/37001.Thomas_Gifford

	5. Kluseman~~, Katie.~~		5. Kluseman

	6. ~~Her~~, ~~Lucy Y.~~ "Thomas ~~Gifford, 62~~, ~~Fiction Writer~~" ~~(obituary)~~, ''~~Star Tribune~~'', ~~Nov. 1~~, ~~2000~~, ~~Online: http://www.startribune.com/obituaries/11598941~~.~~html~~		6. Cooper, Brian and John Kruse, "Thomas Gofford," '''The Arts in the Tri-States''', ''Telegraph Herald'', May 23, 2019, p. 20

	7. "Thomas Gifford." ~~Amazon.com~~. Online: http://www.~~amazon~~.com/~~Thomas-Gifford/e~~/~~B000APCXC8~~		7. Her, Lucy Y. "Thomas Gifford, 62, Fiction Writer" (obituary), ''Star Tribune'', Nov. 1, 2000, Online: http://www.startribune.com/obituaries/11598941.html

	8. Her, Lucy Y.		8. "Thomas Gifford." Amazon.com. Online: http://www.amazon.com/Thomas-Gifford/e/B000APCXC8

			9. Her, Lucy Y.

			10. Cooper and Kruse

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	[[Image:GIFFORD.gif\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Thomas Gifford]]GIFFORD, Thomas. (Dubuque, IA, May 16, 1937- Dubuque, IA, Oct. 31, 2000) Gifford's first published novel, '''The Wind Chill Factor''' (1975) received the Putnam Award, given in recognition of an outstanding manuscript by an author not previously published by Putnam. The novel reached ''The New York Times'', best-seller list. (1) His novel '''The Glendower Legacy''' was the basis of the 1981 film "Dirty Tricks." Other popular books by Gifford included the Edgar-nominated '''The Cavanaugh Quest''', and '''The Man from Lisbon'''. (2) Gifford also wrote under the pen names Dana Clarins and Thomas Maxwell. (3)		[[Image:GIFFORD.gif\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Thomas Gifford]]GIFFORD, Thomas. (Dubuque, IA, May 16, 1937- Dubuque, IA, Oct. 31, 2000) Gifford's first published novel, '''The Wind Chill Factor''' (1975) received the Putnam Award, given in recognition of an outstanding manuscript by an author not previously published by Putnam. The novel reached ''The New York Times'', best-seller list. (1) His novel '''The Glendower Legacy''' was the basis of the 1981 film "Dirty Tricks." (2) Other popular books by Gifford included the Edgar-nominated '''The Cavanaugh Quest''', and '''The Man from Lisbon'''. (3) Gifford also wrote under the pen names Dana Clarins and Thomas Maxwell. (4)

	Gifford attended [[LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL]], [[IRVING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL]], and [[WASHINGTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL]]. In his junior year at [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]], received a scholarship to the Minneapolis Journalism Clinic. Among other school activities, he was the editor-in-chief of "The News," his high school bi-weekly publication. (4) A graduate of [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]], Gifford attended Harvard University with a journalism award made by the [[TELEGRAPH HERALD]] and an English scholarship he received to the university. He graduated in 1959 and then lived and worked in Minneapolis.		Gifford attended [[LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL]], [[IRVING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL]], and [[WASHINGTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL]]. In his junior year at [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]], received a scholarship to the Minneapolis Journalism Clinic. Among other school activities, he was the editor-in-chief of "The News," his high school bi-weekly publication. (5) A graduate of [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]], Gifford attended Harvard University with a journalism award made by the [[TELEGRAPH HERALD]] and an English scholarship he received to the university. He graduated in 1959 and then lived and worked in Minneapolis.

	Gifford sold textbooks for Houghton Mifflin Publishing Company before becoming editor-in-chief of the ''Twin Citian'' magazine. (5) He was the director of public relations for the Tyrone Guthrie Theater and by the 1970s served as an editor and syndicated columnist for the ''Sun'' newspaper. His first book '''Benchwarmer Bob''', a biography of Minnesota Vikings defensive end Bob Lurtsema, was published in 1974 while he was also working on '''The Wind Chill Factor'''. (6)		Gifford sold textbooks for Houghton Mifflin Publishing Company before becoming editor-in-chief of the ''Twin Citian'' magazine. (6) He was the director of public relations for the Tyrone Guthrie Theater and by the 1970s served as an editor and syndicated columnist for the ''Sun'' newspaper. His first book '''Benchwarmer Bob''', a biography of Minnesota Vikings defensive end Bob Lurtsema, was published in 1974 while he was also working on '''The Wind Chill Factor'''. (7)

	Gifford returned to Dubuque in 1996 and became involved in local politics and civic activities. His weekly column in the ''Telegraph Herald'' entitled "Jazzbo of Old Dubuque" dealt with every subject from baseball to small-town America. (7) He also taught a 1940s film noir class at [[LORAS COLLEGE]].		Gifford returned to Dubuque in 1996 and became involved in local politics and civic activities. His weekly column in the ''Telegraph Herald'' entitled "Jazzbo of Old Dubuque" dealt with every subject from baseball to small-town America. (8) He also taught a 1940s film noir class at [[LORAS COLLEGE]].

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	1. Kluseman, Katie. "Thomas Gifford," from the book '''They Came From Dubuque''' by John Tigges, Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, 1983, p. 110		1. Kluseman, Katie. "Thomas Gifford," from the book '''They Came From Dubuque''' by John Tigges, Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, 1983, p. 110

	2. ~~Thomas Gifford~~. ~~Mysterious Press~~. ~~Online: http://mysteriouspress.com/authors/thomas-gifford/default.asp~~		2. Gloss, Megan. "A Colorful Character of Many Words, Opinions," ''Telegraph Herald'', November 10, 2008, p. 25

	3. Thomas Gifford. ~~goodreads~~. http://~~www.goodreads~~.com/~~author~~/~~show~~/~~37001~~.~~Thomas_Gifford~~		3. Thomas Gifford. Mysterious Press. Online: http://mysteriouspress.com/authors/thomas-gifford/default.asp

	4. ~~Kluseman, Katie~~.		4. Thomas Gifford. goodreads. http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/37001.Thomas_Gifford

	5. ~~Her~~, ~~Lucy Y~~. ~~"Thomas Gifford, 62, Fiction Writer" (obituary), ''Star Tribune'', Nov. 1, 2000, Online: http://www.startribune.com/obituaries/11598941.html~~		5. Kluseman, Katie.

	6. "Thomas Gifford." ~~Amazon.com~~. Online: http://www.~~amazon~~.com/~~Thomas-Gifford/e~~/~~B000APCXC8~~		6. Her, Lucy Y. "Thomas Gifford, 62, Fiction Writer" (obituary), ''Star Tribune'', Nov. 1, 2000, Online: http://www.startribune.com/obituaries/11598941.html

	7. Her, Lucy Y.		7. "Thomas Gifford." Amazon.com. Online: http://www.amazon.com/Thomas-Gifford/e/B000APCXC8

			8. Her, Lucy Y.

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	[[Image:GIFFORD.gif\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Thomas Gifford]]GIFFORD, Thomas. (Dubuque, IA, May 16, 1937- Dubuque, IA, Oct. 31, 2000) Gifford's first published novel, ''The Wind Chill Factor'' (1975) received the Putnam Award, given in recognition of an outstanding manuscript by an author not previously published by Putnam. The novel reached ''The New York Times'', best-seller list. (1) His novel "The Glendower Legacy" was the basis of the 1981 film "Dirty Tricks." Other popular books by Gifford included the Edgar-nominated ''The Cavanaugh Quest'', and ''The Man from Lisbon.'' (2) Gifford also wrote under the pen names Dana Clarins and Thomas Maxwell. (3)		[[Image:GIFFORD.gif\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Thomas Gifford]]GIFFORD, Thomas. (Dubuque, IA, May 16, 1937- Dubuque, IA, Oct. 31, 2000) Gifford's first published novel, '''The Wind Chill Factor''' (1975) received the Putnam Award, given in recognition of an outstanding manuscript by an author not previously published by Putnam. The novel reached ''The New York Times'', best-seller list. (1) His novel '''The Glendower Legacy''' was the basis of the 1981 film "Dirty Tricks." Other popular books by Gifford included the Edgar-nominated '''The Cavanaugh Quest''', and '''The Man from Lisbon'''. (2) Gifford also wrote under the pen names Dana Clarins and Thomas Maxwell. (3)

	Gifford attended [[LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL]], [[IRVING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL]], and [[WASHINGTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL]]. In his junior year at [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]], received a scholarship to the Minneapolis Journalism Clinic. Among other school activities, he was the editor-in-chief of "The News," his high school bi-weekly publication. (4) A graduate of [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]], Gifford attended Harvard University with a journalism award made by the [[TELEGRAPH HERALD]] and an English scholarship he received to the university. He graduated in 1959 and then lived and worked in Minneapolis.		Gifford attended [[LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL]], [[IRVING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL]], and [[WASHINGTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL]]. In his junior year at [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]], received a scholarship to the Minneapolis Journalism Clinic. Among other school activities, he was the editor-in-chief of "The News," his high school bi-weekly publication. (4) A graduate of [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]], Gifford attended Harvard University with a journalism award made by the [[TELEGRAPH HERALD]] and an English scholarship he received to the university. He graduated in 1959 and then lived and worked in Minneapolis.

	Gifford sold textbooks for Houghton Mifflin Publishing Company before becoming editor-in-chief of the ''Twin Citian'' magazine. (5) He was the director of public relations for the Tyrone Guthrie Theater and by the 1970s served as an editor and syndicated columnist for the ''Sun'' newspaper. His first book "Benchwarmer Bob," a biography of Minnesota Vikings defensive end Bob Lurtsema, was published in 1974 while he was also working on "The Wind Chill Factor." (6)		Gifford sold textbooks for Houghton Mifflin Publishing Company before becoming editor-in-chief of the ''Twin Citian'' magazine. (5) He was the director of public relations for the Tyrone Guthrie Theater and by the 1970s served as an editor and syndicated columnist for the ''Sun'' newspaper. His first book '''Benchwarmer Bob''', a biography of Minnesota Vikings defensive end Bob Lurtsema, was published in 1974 while he was also working on '''The Wind Chill Factor'''. (6)

	Gifford returned to Dubuque in 1996 and became involved in local politics and civic activities. His weekly column in the ''Telegraph Herald'' entitled "Jazzbo of Old Dubuque" dealt with every subject from baseball to small-town America. (7) He also taught a 1940s film noir class at [[LORAS COLLEGE]].		Gifford returned to Dubuque in 1996 and became involved in local politics and civic activities. His weekly column in the ''Telegraph Herald'' entitled "Jazzbo of Old Dubuque" dealt with every subject from baseball to small-town America. (7) He also taught a 1940s film noir class at [[LORAS COLLEGE]].
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	1975 – The Wind Chill Factor		1975 – '''The Wind Chill Factor'''

	1976 – The Cavanaugh Quest (nominated for the Edgar Award 1977)		1976 – '''The Cavanaugh Quest''' (nominated for the Edgar Award 1977)

	1977 – The Man from Lisbon		1977 – '''The Man from Lisbon'''

	1978 – The Glendower Legacy		1978 – '''The Glendower Legacy'''

	1979 – Hollywood Gothic		1979 – '''Hollywood Gothic'''

	1990 – The Assassini		1990 – '''The Assassini'''

	1993 – Praetorian		1993 – '''Praetorian'''

	1994 – The First Sacrifice		1994 – '''The First Sacrifice'''

	1996 – Saint's Rest		1996 – '''Saint's Rest'''

	As Thomas Maxwell		As Thomas Maxwell

	1986 – Kiss Me Once		1986 – '''Kiss Me Once'''

	1987 – The Saberdene Variations		1987 – '''The Saberdene Variations'''

	1988 – Kiss Me Twice		1988 – '''Kiss Me Twice'''

	1990 – The Suspense Is Killing Me		1990 – '''The Suspense Is Killing Me'''

	As Dana Clarins		As Dana Clarins

	1984 – Woman in the Window		1984 – '''Woman in the Window'''

	1985 – Guilty Parties		1985 – '''Guilty Parties'''

	1986 – The Woman Who Knew Too Much		1986 – '''The Woman Who Knew Too Much'''

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	1. Kluseman, Katie. "Thomas Gifford," from the book They Came From Dubuque by John Tigges, Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, 1983, p. 110		1. Kluseman, Katie. "Thomas Gifford," from the book '''They Came From Dubuque''' by John Tigges, Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, 1983, p. 110

	2. Thomas Gifford. Mysterious Press. Online: http://mysteriouspress.com/authors/thomas-gifford/default.asp		2. Thomas Gifford. Mysterious Press. Online: http://mysteriouspress.com/authors/thomas-gifford/default.asp
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	4. Kluseman, Katie.		4. Kluseman, Katie.

	5. Her, Lucy Y. "Thomas Gifford, 62, Fiction Writer" (obituary), Star Tribune, Nov. 1, 2000, Online: http://www.startribune.com/obituaries/11598941.html		5. Her, Lucy Y. "Thomas Gifford, 62, Fiction Writer" (obituary), ''Star Tribune'', Nov. 1, 2000, Online: http://www.startribune.com/obituaries/11598941.html

	6. "Thomas Gifford." Amazon.com. Online: http://www.amazon.com/Thomas-Gifford/e/B000APCXC8		6. "Thomas Gifford." Amazon.com. Online: http://www.amazon.com/Thomas-Gifford/e/B000APCXC8

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	[[Image:GIFFORD.gif\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Thomas Gifford]]GIFFORD, Thomas. (Dubuque, IA, May 16, 1937- Dubuque, IA, Oct. 31, 2000) Gifford's first published novel, ''The Wind Chill Factor'' (1975) received the Putnam Award, given in recognition of an outstanding manuscript by an author not previously published by Putnam. The novel reached ''The New York Times'', best-seller list. His novel "The Glendower Legacy" was the basis of the 1981 film "Dirty Tricks." Other popular books by Gifford included the Edgar-nominated ''The Cavanaugh Quest'', and ''The Man from Lisbon.'' Gifford also wrote under the pen names Dana Clarins and Thomas Maxwell.		[[Image:GIFFORD.gif\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Thomas Gifford]]GIFFORD, Thomas. (Dubuque, IA, May 16, 1937- Dubuque, IA, Oct. 31, 2000) Gifford's first published novel, ''The Wind Chill Factor'' (1975) received the Putnam Award, given in recognition of an outstanding manuscript by an author not previously published by Putnam. The novel reached ''The New York Times'', best-seller list. (1) His novel "The Glendower Legacy" was the basis of the 1981 film "Dirty Tricks." Other popular books by Gifford included the Edgar-nominated ''The Cavanaugh Quest'', and ''The Man from Lisbon.'' (2) Gifford also wrote under the pen names Dana Clarins and Thomas Maxwell. (3)

	Gifford, a graduate of [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]], attended Harvard University with a journalism award made by the [[TELEGRAPH HERALD]] and an English scholarship he received to the university. He graduated in 1959 and then lived and worked in Minneapolis. He sold textbooks and before becoming editor-in-chief of the ''Twin Citian''. He was the director of public relations for the Tyrone Guthrie Theater and by the 1970s served as an editor and syndicated columnist for the ''Sun'' newspaper. His first book "Benchwarmer Bob," a biography of Minnesota Vikings defensive end Bob Lurtsema, was published in 1974 while he was also working on "The Wind Chill Factor."		Gifford attended [[LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL]], [[IRVING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL]], and [[WASHINGTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL]]. In his junior year at [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]], received a scholarship to the Minneapolis Journalism Clinic. Among other school activities, he was the editor-in-chief of "The News," his high school bi-weekly publication. (4) A graduate of [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]], Gifford attended Harvard University with a journalism award made by the [[TELEGRAPH HERALD]] and an English scholarship he received to the university. He graduated in 1959 and then lived and worked in Minneapolis.

	Gifford returned to Dubuque in 1996 and became involved in local politics and civic activities. ~~He wrote a~~ weekly column in the ''Telegraph Herald'' entitled "Jazzbo of Old Dubuque" ~~which~~ dealt with every subject from baseball to small-town America. He also taught a 1940s film noir class at [[LORAS COLLEGE]].		Gifford sold textbooks for Houghton Mifflin Publishing Company before becoming editor-in-chief of the ''Twin Citian'' magazine. (5) He was the director of public relations for the Tyrone Guthrie Theater and by the 1970s served as an editor and syndicated columnist for the ''Sun'' newspaper. His first book "Benchwarmer Bob," a biography of Minnesota Vikings defensive end Bob Lurtsema, was published in 1974 while he was also working on "The Wind Chill Factor." (6)

			Gifford returned to Dubuque in 1996 and became involved in local politics and civic activities. His weekly column in the ''Telegraph Herald'' entitled "Jazzbo of Old Dubuque" dealt with every subject from baseball to small-town America. (7) He also taught a 1940s film noir class at [[LORAS COLLEGE]].

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	goodreads. http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/37001.Thomas_Gifford		1. Kluseman, Katie. "Thomas Gifford," from the book They Came From Dubuque by John Tigges, Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, 1983, p. 110

			2. Thomas Gifford. Mysterious Press. Online: http://mysteriouspress.com/authors/thomas-gifford/default.asp

			3. Thomas Gifford. goodreads. http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/37001.Thomas_Gifford

			4. Kluseman, Katie.

			5. Her, Lucy Y. "Thomas Gifford, 62, Fiction Writer" (obituary), Star Tribune, Nov. 1, 2000, Online: http://www.startribune.com/obituaries/11598941.html

			6. "Thomas Gifford." Amazon.com. Online: http://www.amazon.com/Thomas-Gifford/e/B000APCXC8

			7. Her, Lucy Y.





	~~Thomas Gifford. http://www.amazon.com/Thomas-Gifford/e/B000APCXC8~~

	~~Thomas Gifford. http://mysteriouspress.com/authors/thomas-gifford/default.asp~~

	~~Wikipedia~~



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	Gifford, a graduate of [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]], attended Harvard University with a journalism award made by the [[TELEGRAPH HERALD]] and an English scholarship he received to the university. He graduated in 1959 and then lived and worked in Minneapolis. He sold textbooks and before becoming editor-in-chief of the ''Twin Citian''. He was the director of public relations for the Tyrone Guthrie Theater and by the 1970s served as an editor and syndicated columnist for the ''Sun'' newspaper. His first book "Benchwarmer Bob," a biography of Minnesota Vikings defensive end Bob Lurtsema, was published in 1974 while he was also working on "The Wind Chill Factor."		Gifford, a graduate of [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]], attended Harvard University with a journalism award made by the [[TELEGRAPH HERALD]] and an English scholarship he received to the university. He graduated in 1959 and then lived and worked in Minneapolis. He sold textbooks and before becoming editor-in-chief of the ''Twin Citian''. He was the director of public relations for the Tyrone Guthrie Theater and by the 1970s served as an editor and syndicated columnist for the ''Sun'' newspaper. His first book "Benchwarmer Bob," a biography of Minnesota Vikings defensive end Bob Lurtsema, was published in 1974 while he was also working on "The Wind Chill Factor."

	Gifford returned to Dubuque in 1996 and became involved in local politics and civic activities. He wrote a weekly column in the ''Telegraph Herald'' entitled "Jazzbo of Old Dubuque" which dealt with every subject from baseball to small-town America. He taught a 1940s film noir class at [[LORAS COLLEGE]].		Gifford returned to Dubuque in 1996 and became involved in local politics and civic activities. He wrote a weekly column in the ''Telegraph Herald'' entitled "Jazzbo of Old Dubuque" which dealt with every subject from baseball to small-town America. He also taught a 1940s film noir class at [[LORAS COLLEGE]].

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	[[Image:GIFFORD.gif\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Thomas Gifford]]GIFFORD, Thomas. (Dubuque, IA, May 16, 1937- Dubuque, IA, Oct. 31, 2000) Gifford's first published novel, ''The Wind Chill Factor'' (1975) received the Putnam Award, given in recognition of an outstanding manuscript by an author not previously published by Putnam. The novel reached ''The New York Times'', best-seller list. His novel "The Glendower Legacy" was the basis of the 1981 film "Dirty Tricks." Other popular books by Gifford included the Edgar-nominated ''The Cavanaugh Quest'', and ''The Man from Lisbon.'' Gifford also wrote under the pen names Dana Clarins and Thomas Maxwell.		[[Image:GIFFORD.gif\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Thomas Gifford]]GIFFORD, Thomas. (Dubuque, IA, May 16, 1937- Dubuque, IA, Oct. 31, 2000) Gifford's first published novel, ''The Wind Chill Factor'' (1975) received the Putnam Award, given in recognition of an outstanding manuscript by an author not previously published by Putnam. The novel reached ''The New York Times'', best-seller list. His novel "The Glendower Legacy" was the basis of the 1981 film "Dirty Tricks." Other popular books by Gifford included the Edgar-nominated ''The Cavanaugh Quest'', and ''The Man from Lisbon.'' Gifford also wrote under the pen names Dana Clarins and Thomas Maxwell.

	Gifford, a graduate of [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]], attended Harvard University with a journalism award made by the [[TELEGRAPH HERALD]] and an English scholarship he received to the university. He graduated in 1959 and then lived and worked in Minneapolis. He sold textbooks and before becoming editor-in-chief of the ''Twin Citian''. He was the director of public relations for the Tyrone Guthrie Theater and by the 1970s served as an editor and syndicated columnist for the ''Sun'' newspaper. His first book "Benchwarmer Bob" was published in 1974 while he was also working on "The Wind Chill Factor."		Gifford, a graduate of [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]], attended Harvard University with a journalism award made by the [[TELEGRAPH HERALD]] and an English scholarship he received to the university. He graduated in 1959 and then lived and worked in Minneapolis. He sold textbooks and before becoming editor-in-chief of the ''Twin Citian''. He was the director of public relations for the Tyrone Guthrie Theater and by the 1970s served as an editor and syndicated columnist for the ''Sun'' newspaper. His first book "Benchwarmer Bob," a biography of Minnesota Vikings defensive end Bob Lurtsema, was published in 1974 while he was also working on "The Wind Chill Factor."

	Gifford returned to Dubuque in 1996 and became involved in local politics and civic activities. He wrote a weekly column in the ''Telegraph Herald'' entitled "Jazzbo of Old Dubuque" which dealt with every subject from baseball to small-town America. He taught a 1940s film noir class at [[LORAS COLLEGE]].		Gifford returned to Dubuque in 1996 and became involved in local politics and civic activities. He wrote a weekly column in the ''Telegraph Herald'' entitled "Jazzbo of Old Dubuque" which dealt with every subject from baseball to small-town America. He taught a 1940s film noir class at [[LORAS COLLEGE]].
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	goodreads. http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/37001.Thomas_Gifford		goodreads. http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/37001.Thomas_Gifford

			Thomas Gifford. http://www.amazon.com/Thomas-Gifford/e/B000APCXC8

	Thomas Gifford. http://mysteriouspress.com/authors/thomas-gifford/default.asp		Thomas Gifford. http://mysteriouspress.com/authors/thomas-gifford/default.asp

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	[[Image:GIFFORD.gif\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Thomas Gifford]]GIFFORD, Thomas. (Dubuque, IA, May 16, 1937- Dubuque, IA, Oct. 31, 2000) Gifford's first published novel, ''The Wind Chill Factor'' (1975) received the Putnam Award, given in recognition of an outstanding manuscript by an author not previously published by Putnam. The novel reached ''The New York Times'', best-seller list. His novel "The Glendower Legacy" was the basis of the 1981 film "Dirty Tricks." Other popular books by Gifford included ''The Cavanaugh Quest'', and ''The Man from Lisbon.'' Gifford also wrote under the pen names Dana Clarins and Thomas Maxwell.		[[Image:GIFFORD.gif\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Thomas Gifford]]GIFFORD, Thomas. (Dubuque, IA, May 16, 1937- Dubuque, IA, Oct. 31, 2000) Gifford's first published novel, ''The Wind Chill Factor'' (1975) received the Putnam Award, given in recognition of an outstanding manuscript by an author not previously published by Putnam. The novel reached ''The New York Times'', best-seller list. His novel "The Glendower Legacy" was the basis of the 1981 film "Dirty Tricks." Other popular books by Gifford included the Edgar-nominated ''The Cavanaugh Quest'', and ''The Man from Lisbon.'' Gifford also wrote under the pen names Dana Clarins and Thomas Maxwell.

	Gifford, a graduate of [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]], attended Harvard University with a journalism award made by the [[TELEGRAPH HERALD]] and an English scholarship he received to the university. He graduated in 1959 and then lived and worked in Minneapolis. He sold textbooks and before becoming editor-in-chief of the ''Twin Citian''. He was the director of public relations for the Tyrone Guthrie Theater and by the 1970s served as an editor and syndicated columnist for the ''Sun'' newspaper. His first book "Benchwarmer Bob" was published in 1974 while he was also working on "The Wind Chill Factor."		Gifford, a graduate of [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]], attended Harvard University with a journalism award made by the [[TELEGRAPH HERALD]] and an English scholarship he received to the university. He graduated in 1959 and then lived and worked in Minneapolis. He sold textbooks and before becoming editor-in-chief of the ''Twin Citian''. He was the director of public relations for the Tyrone Guthrie Theater and by the 1970s served as an editor and syndicated columnist for the ''Sun'' newspaper. His first book "Benchwarmer Bob" was published in 1974 while he was also working on "The Wind Chill Factor."

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			Thomas Gifford. http://mysteriouspress.com/authors/thomas-gifford/default.asp

	Wikipedia		Wikipedia

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