Joseph Lewis French
 Joseph Lewis French (1858–1936) was a novelist editor poet and newspaper man. The New York Times noted in 1925 that he may be the most industrious anthologist of his time. He is known for his popular themed collections and released over twenty-five books between 1918 and his death in 1936. He founded two magazines The New West (circa 1887) and The Wave (circa 1890). Afterwards he worked for newspapers across the country contributing poetry and articles.