Nelson Doubleday

Nelson Doubleday
Doubleday, c. 1916
Born(1889-06-16)June 16, 1889
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
DiedNovember 1, 1949(1949-11-01) (aged 60)
Oyster Bay, New York, U.S.
Resting placeLocust Valley Cemetery
OccupationBook publisher
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Nelson Doubleday (June 16, 1889 – January 11, 1949) was an American book publisher and president of Doubleday Company from 1922–1946. His father Frank Nelson Doubleday had founded the business. His son Nelson Doubleday Jr. followed him into it, taking part in expansion and serving as president from 1978–1986.

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