Arthur Hawley Scribner Explained

Arthur Hawley Scribner
Office:President of Charles Scribner's Sons
Term Start:1930
Term End:1932
Predecessor:Charles Scribner II
Successor:Charles Scribner III
Birth Date:15 March 1859
Birth Place:Manhattan, New York, US
Death Place:Mount Kisco, New York, US
Education:Princeton University (BA)
Parents:Charles Scribner I
Emma Elizabeth Blair
Relatives:Charles Scribner II (brother)
John Blair Scribner (brother)

Arthur Hawley Scribner (March 15, 1859 – July 3, 1932) was president of Charles Scribner's Sons.[1]

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.[2] 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.[3]

Personal life

He died in Mount Kisco, New York, on July 3, 1932.[4] He left $150,000 to Princeton University in his will.[5]

Notes and References

  1. News: Junket . . April 26, 1926 . 2008-07-24 .
  2. Web site: Archives of Charles Scribner's Sons . 2008-07-25 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20080502105709/http://libweb.princeton.edu/libraries/firestone/rbsc/aids/scribner/ . 2008-05-02 . dead .
  3. News: CHARLES SCRIBNER HEADS BOOK FIRM; Third of Name to Be President of Publishing House Founded by Grandfather in 1846. SEEKS AUTHORS OF VITALITY New Executive Is Interested In Americans Who Have 'Something of Permanent Value to Say.' . 20 June 2023 . . 27 September 1932.
  4. News: A. H. Scribner Dead. Headed Book Firm. Son of Founder of Noted Publishing House Is Victim of Heart Attack in His Sleep. Was Active for Princeton. Permanent President of His Class of '81 and an Organizer and First Head of the Ivy Club. . . July 4, 1932 . 2008-07-24 .
  5. News: Widow Gets Trust in Scribner Estate. Publisher Bequeathed $150,000 to Princeton, Most of Residue to Pass to Relatives. Mission and School Aided. Brooks, Head of Clothing Concern, Left Property to His Wife, Three Children and Grandchildren. . The New York Times . July 23, 1932. 2008-07-24 .