Carleton Putnam
Carleton Putnam | |
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| Born | December 19, 1901 |
| Died | March 5, 1998 (aged 96) |
| Alma mater | Princeton University Columbia Law School (LLB) |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, writer |
| Spouse | Esther Auchincloss |
Carleton Putnam (December 19, 1901 – March 5, 1998) 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. Putnam later served as chief executive officer of Delta Air Lines and held a seat on its board of directors until his death.