Hicks, Wilson (1897–1970)

US photographic editor. At Life Magazine (1937–1950), he built the staff from 4 to 40 photographers, and developed the photo essay for which the magazine became famous. He was a professor of photojournalism at the University of Miami from 1955–1970. Hicks was born in Sedalia, Missouri. He worked as picture editor at the Kansas City Star, before moving to New York CIty in 1928 where he became executive editor of the Associated Press.