Charles Scribner III explained
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]
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 (Hart) Flagg and Jared Bradley Flagg, an Episcopal priest and a notable painter.[2] His uncle was Ernest Flagg, a notable architect who designed two Beaux-Arts buildings for Scribner's New York headquarters.[3] [4]
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.[5] After seven years as vice president of the firm, he was made president of Scribner's in 1932,[6] succeeding his uncle, Arthur Hawley Scribner.[7] He served as president until his death in 1952.
Personal life
In 1915, Scribner was married to Vera Gordon Bloodgood (1891–1985), daughter of Hildreth Kennedy Bloodgood,[8] Together, they were the parents of:
Scribner died in New York City on February 11, 1952.[13]
Notes and References
- During the World War I draft registration he listed his name as "Charles Scribner Jr."
- Book: Flagg, Ernest. Genealogical Notes on the Founding of New England: My Ancestors Part in that Undertaking. Hartford, Connecticut. 1926. 135.
- Book: Flagg, Lucius C. S.. Family Records of the Descendants of Gershom Flagg. Quincy, Illinois. 1907. 125, 128.
- News: Gray . Christopher . Streetscapes/The Charles Scribner House; A Quintessential Flagg Building Is Being Restored . 20 June 2023 . . 23 October 1994.
- Web site: Archives of Charles Scribner's Sons . 2008-07-25 . Charles Scribner, 1821–1871 (Princeton Class of 1840), Charles Scribner, 1854–1930 (Princeton Class of 1875), Arthur Hawley Scribner, 1859–1932 (Princeton Class of 1881), Charles Scribner, 1890–1952 (Princeton Class of 1913), Charles Scribner, 1921–1995 (Princeton Class of 1943), Charles Scribner, 1951– (Princeton Class of 1973) . . https://web.archive.org/web/20080502105709/http://libweb.princeton.edu/libraries/firestone/rbsc/aids/scribner/ . 2008-05-02 . dead .
- 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.
- News: TIMES . Special to THE NEW YORK . A.H.SCRIBNER DEAD; HEADED BOOR FIRM; Son of Founder of Noted Pub- lishing 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. . 20 June 2023 . . 4 July 1932.
- News: VERA B. SCRIBNER . 20 June 2023 . . 17 February 1985.
- News: Moon . James . JULIA B. SCRIBNER BECOMES ENGAGED; Publisher's Daughter Fiancee of Rev. Thomas J. Bigham Jr. of General Theological Staff . 20 June 2023 . . 6 March 1945.
- News: TIMES.Buschke . Special to THE NEW YORK . JULIA B. SCRIBNER NEW JERSEY BRIDE; Daughter of Publisher Is Wed to Rev. Thomas Bigham Jr. in Gladstone Church . 20 June 2023 . . 25 May 1945.
- News: Pace . Eric . Charles Scribner Jr., Who Headed Publishing Company, Dies at 74 . 20 June 2023 . . 13 November 1995.
- News: MISS SUNDERLAND BECOMES FIANCEE; Descendant of Commodore Vanderbilt Will Be the Bride of Charles Scribner Jr. . 20 June 2023 . . 27 December 1948.
- News: Charles Scribner, Publisher, 62, Dies. President Since 1932 of Book Firm. Joined Staff in 1913. Grandson of Co-Founder. . Grandson of Co-Founder Charles Scribner, president of Charles Scribner's Sons ... Born in this city, a son of the late Charles Scribner, president of the firm ... . . February 12, 1952 . 2008-07-24 .
