John Graham Ryden

Background

Ryden, John Graham was born on December 19, 1939 in New York City. Son of Albert Graham and Margaret Keating (Bastable) Ryden.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Harvard University, 1961.

Career

Sales representative, McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1965-1968; editor college department, Harper & Row, 1968-1971; editor in chief college department, Harper & Row, 1971-1974; editor in chief, assistant director, University of Chicago Press, 1974-1978; associate director, University of Chicago Press, 1978-1979; director, Yale University Press, New Haven, since 1979; chairman of the board of trustees, Yale University Press, London, since 1981. Member administrator board The Papers of Benjamin Franklin, since 1979. Chairman advisory board Beacon Press, since 1983.

Achievements

• John Graham Ryden has been listed as a noteworthy publishing executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Orchestra New England, 1980-2000, president, 1983-1986, chairman, 1995-2000. Board directors Fund for Free Expression, 1990-1996. Member Helsinki Watch Committee, 1992-1996.

With United States Naval Reserve, 1962-1965. Member Association American Publications (board directors 1990-1994), Association American University Presses (board directors 1980-1983, 87-90, president 1988-1989), Connecticut Academy Arts and Sciences, International Association Scholarly Publications, Graduates Club, New Haven Lawn Club, Hasty Pudding Club (Cambridge, Massachusetts), Yale Club (New York City), Century Association (New York City).

Connections

Married Barbara Dee Kelly, June 19, 1962. Children: Linda, Patricia.

Father:

Albert Graham Ryden

Mother:

Margaret Keating (Bastable) Ryden

Spouse:

Barbara Dee Kelly

child:

Linda Ryden

child:

Patricia Ryden