Background
Proffitt, Charles G. was born on April 28, 1896 in New York City. Son of Charles C. and Lucy G. (Mooney) Proffitt.
Proffitt, Charles G. was born on April 28, 1896 in New York City. Son of Charles C. and Lucy G. (Mooney) Proffitt.
AB, Columbia University, 1917; postgraduate, Columbia University, 1924-1927.
Alumni secretary, editor Columbia Alumni News,, Columbia University, New York City, 1920-1924; manager, assistant director, associate director, Columbia University Press, 1927-1946; director, secretary, treasurer, Columbia University Press, 1946-1958; president, director, Columbia University Press, from 1958; trustee, Columbia University Press, from 1956. Trustee Greenwich Savings Bank, New York City.
Board directors Morningside Heights, Inc. Trustee Cathedral St. John the Divine. Lieutenant Field Artillery, United States Army, 1917-1919.
Member Columbia College Alumni Association (secretary 1927-1943, treasurer 1943-1950), Society Older Graduates Columbia University (board directors), American Institute Graphic Arts, Pilgrims, Century Association, Columbia University Club, Columbia University Faculty Club (treasurer 1933-1962, Church Club New York, Gipsy Trail Club (Carmel, New York ), Publications Lunch Club.
Married Ruth C. Lohman, October 22, 1927. 1 child, Ruth S.