Day, Mahlon, 1790-1854
Biographical notes:
Quaker, publisher of children's books, printer, and bookseller of New York City.
From the description of Journal of a voyage among the West India Islands, 1839 Nov. 11-1840 Apr. 20. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58663089
Mahlon Day was an Orthodox Quaker printer and bookseller of New York City. He and his wife, Mary, joined the Society of Friends in 1820, and Mahlon Day travelled in the ministry with Joseph John Gurney. His press produced many tracts for New York Yearly and Monthly Meetings.
From the description of Collection of publications, 1821-1852. (Swarthmore College). WorldCat record id: 51032920
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Subjects:
- Slavery
- Education
- American poetry
- Blacks
- Blacks
- Blacks
- Children's literature
- Children's poetry
- Conscientious objectors
- Society of Friends
- Missions
- Quaker printers
- Slavery and the church
Occupations:
- Bookseller
- Printer
- Printers (people)
- Publisher
Places:
- Virginia (as recorded)
- New York (State)--New York (as recorded)
- West Indies (as recorded)
