Arthur Hawley Scribner

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 byCharles Scribner II
Succeeded byCharles Scribner III
Personal details
Born(1859-03-15)March 15, 1859
Manhattan, New York, US
DiedJuly 3, 1932(1932-07-03) (aged 73)
Mount Kisco, New York, US
Spouse
Helen C. Annan
(m. 1900)
Parent(s)Charles Scribner I
Emma Elizabeth Blair
RelativesCharles Scribner II (brother)
John Blair Scribner (brother)
EducationPrinceton 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]

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