About Russell Doubleday
Lived 1872 – 1949 (aged 77). Russell Doubleday was an American writer.
Russell Doubleday (May 26, 1872 in Brooklyn – June 14, 1949 at Glen Cove, Long Island) was an American writer, editor and publisher. He was the brother of Frank Nelson Doubleday, and son of William Edwards Doubleday and Ellen Maria "Ella" Dickinson.
Doubleday served in the naval militia in the Spanish–American War. From 1909 to 1912, he was the advertising manager for his brother's publishing firm, Doubleday, Page & Company. Later, he was its vice-president, secretary and a director. For much of his career, Doubleday was director of the editorial department. For a time after 1928, he edited the magazine, World's Work.
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Who was Russell Doubleday?
American writer (1872-1949)
When was Russell Doubleday born?
Russell Doubleday was born on 26 May 1872.
When did Russell Doubleday die?
Russell Doubleday died on 14 June 1949.
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Russell Doubleday was a writer.
What nationality was Russell Doubleday?
Russell Doubleday was American.
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