Haniel Long

Haniel Long (1888–1963) was an American poet, editor, and biographer associated with Pittsburgh. He is known for *Pittsburgh Memoranda*, a work that reflects on the city and its cultural life, and for *Interlinear to Cabeza de Vaca*, a distinctive engagement with the Spanish explorer’s narrative. Long’s writing ranges across poetry and prose, often combining historical interest with a personal, meditative voice. In addition to his own books, he worked as an editor, contributing to literary culture through shaping and presenting others’ work. His career places him among 20th-century American writers whose regional ties informed a broader literary outlook.