John C. Farrar
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John Chipman Farrar (February 25, 1896 – November 5, 1974) was an American editor, writer, and publisher. Farrar founded two publishing companies — Farrar & Rinehart and Farrar, Straus and Giroux. He also conceived and founded the Breadloaf Writers' Conference in 1926.[1]
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Born | John Chipman Farrar (1896-02-25)February 25, 1896 Burlington, Vermont, U.S. |
Died | November 5, 1974(1974-11-05) (aged 78) New York City, U.S. |
Education | Yale University (BA) |
Occupation | Publisher |
Known for | Farrar & Rinehart Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Bread Loaf Writers' Conference |
Spouse | Margaret Petherbridge |
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