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John Frederick Matheus (1887–1983) was an American writer, scholar, and educator associated with the Harlem Renaissance. Born in Keyser, West Virginia, he earned degrees from Case Western Reserve University and Columbia University and went on to teach at Florida A&M University and later at West Virginia State College.
Matheus was best known for his short stories, essays, plays, and poetry that explored African American life and culture. His story “Fog” won first place in a major literary contest and was included in Alain Locke’s influential anthology The New Negro, while “Swamp Moccasin” also earned national recognition.
Through his writing and teaching, Matheus contributed significantly to African American literature and helped shape the intellectual legacy of the Harlem Renaissance.
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