Stephen Daye

Stephen Daye was a pioneering printer in 17th-century America, often credited as the first person to print books in the colonies. Originally from England, he established the Massachusetts Bay Colony’s first printing press around 1638. His most famous work was the “Bay Psalm Book,” the first book printed in British North America. Daye’s work helped spread the ideas and literacy necessary for the growth of the colonies, laying the foundation for American publishing and printing industries. His contributions mark a significant milestone in the dissemination of information and culture in early American history.