David Laurance Chambers

Background

Chambers, David Laurance was born on January 12, 1879 in Washington, District of Columbia. Son of David Abbot and Elizabeth Keyser (Fracker) Chambers.

Education

Graduate Columbian Preparatory School, Washington, 1895. Bachelor of Arts, Princeton University, 1900, Master of Arts, 1901. Doctor of Letters, Wabash College, 1937.

Doctor of Laws, Indiana University, 1948.

Career

Charles Scribner fellow English, Princeton, 1900-1901. Secretary to Doctor Henry van Dyke, 1900-1903. Member editorial staff Curtis Public Company, Philadelphia, 1903.

With Bobbs-Merrill Company, Indianapolis, since 1903, member firm since 1907, president, 1935-1953, chairman board 1953-1958, emeritus.

Achievements

• David Laurance Chambers has been listed as a noteworthy publisher. by Marquis Who's Who.

Religion

Holy Scripture always has been the authoritative and trustworthy guide for knowing and serving the God who is revealed as Creator, Savior and Advocate.

Membership

Member editorial staff Curtis Public Company, Philadelphia, 1903. Member American Historical Society. Member Phi Beta Kappa.

Clubs: Indianapolis Athletic (Indianapolis), Players (New New York

Connections

Married Nora Taggart, April 29, 1910. Children: Evelyn, David Laurance, Judith (deceased).

Father:

David Abbot Chambers

Mother:

Elizabeth Keyser (Fracker) Chambers

Spouse:

Nora Taggart

child:

Judith Chambers (deceased)

child:

Evelyn Chambers

child:

David Laurance Chambers