Plimpton, George A. (George Arthur), 1855-1936
George A. Plimpton (1855-1936) was a member of the first Board of Trustees of Barnard College. He served as Treasurer from 1893 until his death. Plimpton was the primary fundraiser for Barnard. He was born at Walpole, Mass. After graduating Amherst College, he moved to New York where he worked as a salesman for Ginn and Heath, textbook publishers. In 1914 he became head of the firm. His interest in education and textbooks led him to establish a collection of textbooks dating from the middle ages. The collection, especially strong in mathematic texts was donated to Columbia University at his death. He was succeeded on the Board of Trustees by his son, Francis T. P. Plimpton.
From the description of George Arthur Plimpton papers, [ca. 1889-1936]. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 298686797
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