Haas, Robert K., 1890-1964
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Haas, Robert K., 1890-1964
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Haas, Robert K., 1890-1964
Haas, Robert K.
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Robert K Haas
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Robert K. Haas (1890-1964) was an American publisher who created the Book of the Month Club with Harry Scherman in 1926. He also founded New Books, Inc. (a two-part reading program) and Harrison Smith and Robert Haas, a publishing house that merged with Random House in 1936. His wife, Merle Simon Haas (1897-1985), was active in volunteer work and was best known for her English translations of Babar the Elephant books.
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https://www.worldcat.org/identities/lccn-n2011045638
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American literature
Publishers and publishing
Publishers and publishing
Publishers and publishing
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World War, 1914-1918
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New York (State)--New York
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