PrefaceIntroduction11Background and Early Years, 1879-191232New York Evening Post Years, 1912-1917183Launching The Arts, 1921-1932454Illuminating the Twenties Art Scene: Watson, The Arts, and the New York World, 1921-1931685The Demise of The Arts, 1930-1932886From Progressive Critic to New Deal Critic: The Public Works of Art Project, 1933-1934997The Section of Painting and Sculpture, 1934-19381258Confirmed New Dealer, 1936-19421419Making Art Relevant during War, 1942-194615710Gaylordsville, 1946-1960177Appendix197Abbreviations198Notes200Bibliography247