Gordon R. Newell (1913-1991) was a prolific American author of histories. He also ran for mayor of Seattle in 1960, but was defeated in a runoff election by incumbent Gordon Clinton. Newell wrote o...view moreGordon R. Newell (1913-1991) was a prolific American author of histories. He also ran for mayor of Seattle in 1960, but was defeated in a runoff election by incumbent Gordon Clinton. Newell wrote or co-wrote more than 20 books about Northwest history. He died in Seattle on February 18, 1991, aged 78.view less