Haas, Robert K., 1890-1964

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.

From the description of Robert and Merle Haas papers, 1911-1976. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122571188

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