Arthur Hawley Scribner

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Arthur Hawley Scribner (March 15, 1859 – July 3, 1932) was president of Charles Scribner's Sons.

Early life and education

He was born on March 15, 1859, in Manhattan. He was a son of Emma Elizabeth ( Blair) Scribner (1827–1869) and Charles Scribner I. While at Princeton University he started the Ivy Club before graduating in 1881.

Career

He joined Charles Scribner's Sons in 1881. 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. He was succeeded in the presidency by his nephew, Charles Scribner III.

Personal life

He died in Mount Kisco, New York, on July 3, 1932. He left $150,000 to Princeton University in his will.

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