Archives of Charles Scribner's Sons, 1786-2003 (bulk 1880s-1970s).

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Archives of Charles Scribner's Sons, 1786-2003 (bulk 1880s-1970s).

These archives consist of virtually all of the surviving records of Scribners (1846-1984), the New York City publisher, and reflect aspects of all of its publishing functions (soliciting and acquiring books, editing manuscripts, printing and manufacturing books, advertising and publicizing publications) and business concerns (book and magazine publisher, retail bookstore, subscription books department, educational books department, printing press and bindery, rare books department).

ca. 500 linear ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7777510

Princeton University Library

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Charles Scribner's Sons.

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Charles Scribner, 1821-1871, was a partner in the publishing firm of Baker & Scribner, 1846-1871, and carried on alone after Baker's death in 1850. He formed Scribner & Welford in 1857. Charles Scribner's Sons was established in 1870, the same year SCRIBNER'S MONTHLY began. His son Charles, 1854-1930, became president in 1875. He began SCRIBNER'S MAGAZINE in 1887. It ceased publication in 1930. His son Charles, 1890-1952, became president in 1932. From the description of Char...

Scribner family.

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Scribner, Armstrong & Welford

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Charles Scribner and Company.

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Scribner & Co.

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Scribner, Armstrong, and Company.

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Baker & Scribner

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Blair family.

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