Day, George Parmly, 1876-1959.

George Parmly Day was born in 1876 and received a B.A. from Yale University in 1897. In 1907 Day organized the Yale Publishing Association, which became the Yale University Press in 1908. Day served as its president until 1944. In 1910 Day became treasurer of Yale and served as a successful fundraiser until 1942. He was one of four brothers described in his brother Clarence Day, Jr.'s Life With Father. George Parmly Day died in New Haven, Connecticut on October 24, 1959.

From the description of George Parmly Day papers, 1894-1960 (inclusive), 1939-1954 (bulk). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702168750

From the guide to the George Parmly Day papers, 1894-1960, (Manuscripts and Archives)