About Curtis McGraw
Lived 1895 – 1953 (aged 57). Curtis McGraw was a publisher.
Curtis Whittlesey McGraw (October 13, 1895 – September 10, 1953) was an American publisher and president of McGraw-Hill from 1950 to 1953.
Life and career McGraw was born in Madison, New Jersey. He was named after his maternal grandfather, Curtis Whittlesey (1842-1915). Curtis became President and Chairman of the Board of McGraw-Hill Publishing on February 24, 1950, when his brother James resigned from those positions.
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Who was Curtis McGraw?
American publishing executive (1895-1953)
When was Curtis McGraw born?
Curtis McGraw was born on 13 October 1895.
When did Curtis McGraw die?
Curtis McGraw died on 10 September 1953.
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Curtis McGraw was a publisher.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Curtis McGraw. https://biography.guide/curtis-mcgraw/
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