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Carleton Putnam

American businessman and writer (1901-1998) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 96

Carleton Putnam was an American businessman, writer and advocate for racial segregation. He graduated from Princeton University in 1924 and received a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Columbia Law School in 1932. He founded Chicago & Southern Airlines in 1933 which, in 1953, merged with Delta Air Lines.

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Putnam later served as chairman of Delta Air Lines and held a seat on its board of directors until his death.

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Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1901 to 1998 · aged 96