Joseph Lincoln Steffens was an American investigative journalist and one of the leading muckrakers of the Progressive Era in the early 20th century. He launched a series of articles in McClure's, called "Tweed Days in St. Louis", that would later... Wikipedia
Born: April 6, 1866, San Francisco, CA
Died: August 9, 1936 (age 70 years), Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Known for: Part of the muckraking trio at the turn of the century; Articles and books, including The Shame of the Cities. See Works
Parents: Joseph Steffens and Elizabeth Louisa Symes
Spouse: Ella Winter (m. 1924) and Josephine Bontecou (m. 1891–1911)