Robert Keith Leavitt (1895–1967) was an American writer, historian, and advertising copywriter known for his nonfiction works on language, corporate history, and fundraising. His writings explored lexicography, business history, and cultural narratives, showcasing his versatility.
Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, he attended Harvard College, graduating in 1917. He briefly served in the U.S. Army during World War I, overseeing German prisoners. After the war, he worked in advertising before transitioning to freelance writing.
Leavitt’s publications include Noah’s Ark, New England Yankees, and the Endless Quest (1947) on Webster’s Dictionary history and The Chip on Grandma’s Shoulder (1954,) a memoir about his Maine grandmother. He also wrote Common Sense About Fund Raising (1949,) offering philanthropic advice.
His corporate histories include Prologue to Tomorrow: A History of the First Hundred Years in the Life of the Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company (1950,) Foundation for the Future: History of the Stanley Works (1951,) and Life at Tung-Sol 1904–54 (1954.)
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People don’t ask for facts in making up their minds. They would rather have one good, soul-satisfying emotion than a dozen facts.
—Robert Keith Leavitt
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