Arthur Hawley Scribner
American publisher (1859–1932)
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Arthur Hawley Scribner (March 15, 1859 – July 3, 1932) was president of Charles Scribner's Sons.[1]
Arthur Hawley Scribner | |
|---|---|
| President of Charles Scribner's Sons | |
| In office 1930–1932 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Scribner II |
| Succeeded by | Charles Scribner III |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 15, 1859 Manhattan, New York, US |
| Died | July 3, 1932 (aged 73) |
| Spouse |
Helen C. Annan (m. 1900) |
| Parent(s) | Charles Scribner I Emma Elizabeth Blair |
| Relatives | Charles Scribner II (brother) John Blair Scribner (brother) |
| Education | Princeton University (BA) |
Early life and education
He was born on March 15, 1859, in Manhattan. He was a son of Emma Elizabeth (née Blair) Scribner (1827–1869) and Charles Scribner I.[2]
While at Princeton University he started the Ivy Club before graduating in 1881.[2]
Career
He joined Charles Scribner's Sons in 1881.[3] Following the death of his brother, Charles Scribner II, in 1930, he became president of the company. He served as president until his own death in 1932.[2] He was succeeded in the presidency by his nephew, Charles Scribner III.[4]
Personal life
He died in Mount Kisco, New York, on July 3, 1932.[2] He left $150,000 to Princeton University in his will.[5]