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Founded by Richard J. Walsh in 1926.1
Private company
John Day Company
American publishing firm
The John Day Company was a New York City-based publishing firm that specialized in illustrated fiction and current affairs books and pamphlets from 1926 to 1968. It was founded by Richard J. Walsh in 1926 and named after John Day, the Elizabethan printer. Walsh was the editor and second husband of Pearl S. Buck.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1926Founded1
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The John Day Company was a New York City-based publishing firm that specialized in illustrated fiction and current affairs books and pamphlets from 1926 to 1968. It was founded by Richard J. Walsh in 1926 and named after John Day, the Elizabethan printer. Walsh was the editor and second husband of Pearl S. Buck. The textbook company Intext acquired the John Day Company in 1968. Intext was sold to the Thomas Y. Crowell Co. in 1974.2
Leadership
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- FounderRichard J. Walsh1
Timeline
- 1926Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaJohn Day Company
- WikidataQ6228912
Sources
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- 1WikidataJohn Day Company on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaJohn Day Company on Wikipedia