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Glover, Jose |
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Glover, Jose (glŭv`ər), d. 1638, English nonconformist minister, generally considered the father of printing in the English colonies of North America. He visited New England c.1634 and on his return to England solicited support for what became Harvard College. He also bought a printing press and equipment and contracted for the services of Stephen Daye Daye, Stephen, c.1594–1668, British settler in North America, considered by many to be the first printer in the English American colonies. He came to Massachusetts Bay with his family in 1638 under contract to the Rev. ..... Click the link for more information. and his household (including Matthew Daye Daye, Matthew (dā), c.1620–1649, British printer in Massachusetts Bay colony; son of Stephen Daye. ..... Click the link for more information. ). Glover died on the voyage to America. His wife came into control of the printing equipment, and Stephen and Matthew Daye worked for her. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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