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Charles Scribner III (January 26, 1890 – February 11, 1952), also known as Charles Scribner Jr., was president of Charles Scribner's Sons publishing company starting in 1932.[1][2]

Early life

He was born on January 26, 1890, in New York City. He was the only son of Charles Scribner II and Louise Flagg (1862–1948).

His maternal grandparents were Amelia Louisa (Шаблон:Nee Hart) Flagg and Jared Bradley Flagg, an Episcopal priest and a notable painter.[3] His uncle was Ernest Flagg, a notable architect who designed two Beaux-Arts buildings for Scribner's New York headquarters.[4][5]

He graduated from Princeton University in 1913.

Career

After graduating from Princeton, he went to work for the Charles Scribner's Sons publishing company, which had been founded by his grandfather in 1846.[6] After seven years as vice president of the firm, he was made president of Scribner's in 1932,[7] succeeding his uncle, Arthur Hawley Scribner.[8] He served as president until his death in 1952.[2]

Personal life

In 1915, Scribner was married to Vera Gordon Bloodgood (1891–1985), daughter of Hildreth Kennedy Bloodgood,[9] Together, they were the parents of:

Scribner died in New York City on February 11, 1952.[2]

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