Background
Reynal, Eugene was born on March 31, 1902 in New York, New York, United States. Son of Eugene Sugny and Adele (Fitzgerald) Reynal.
Reynal, Eugene was born on March 31, 1902 in New York, New York, United States. Son of Eugene Sugny and Adele (Fitzgerald) Reynal.
Student St. George’s School, Newport, Rhode Island, 1915-1920. Bachelor of Arts, Harvard, 1924. Master of Arts, University of Oxford, England, 1926.
Began with Harper & Brothers, 1926, advertising manager and assistant to president until 1930. Organized and managed Blue Ribbon Books, Inc., 1930. President, 1934-1939.
Founded with Curtice N. Hitchcock, Reynal & Hitchcock, Inc., publications, 1934, Chairman of the Board, president and director. Joined Harcourt, Brace & Company with which Reynal & Hitchcock was merged in 1948, vice-president, director charge trade department, 1948-1955. Resigned to reorganize own firm Reynal & Company, president 1955-1968.
Managing director United States International Book Association, 1945-1946 (on leave of absence from Reynal & Hitchcock, Inc.). Commissioned captain, Air Corps, Army of the United States, August 8, 1942., major, 1944, inactive duty, 1945.
Clubs: Century, Coffee House, Dutch Treat. P.E.N. (New York City).
Married Elizabeth Young, June 21, 1938.; married Katherine Beall, June 12, 1947. Children: Eric Young, Anthony.