Duino (Louis) Papers, 1926-1997

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Summary

Title:
Louis Duino Papers
Dates:
1926-1997
Creators:
Duino, Louis
Abstract:
Extent:
1.5 linear feet (3 boxes)
Language:
Preferred citation:

Louis Duino Papers. History San Jose Research Library

Background

Scope and content:

Duino's papers include extensive biographical material, including his typewritten autobiographical reminiscences, written after he retired from the San Jose Mercury news. A small number of clippings and correspondence are included, but his original telex filings from the 1972 Munich Olympics comprise the bulk of the material relating to his work as a sportswriter. Photographs capture Duino with notable athletes, including Cassius Clay and Mark Spitz, while an album created by the San Jose Mercury News as a retirement gift portrays Duino with his newspaper colleagues.

Biographical / historical:

Louis Duino (1907-1997) retired as sports editor of the Mercury News in 1977 after 53 years at the newspaper. He covered the 1960, 1968, and 1972 Olympics for the paper. Golf was his sport of choice -- he started the Mercury's "Golf and Golfers" column -- and he supplemented his income early in his career by caddying on the weekends. In 1938 he became Sports Editor, and also wrote his "Louis Duino's Notebook" column until he retired. During World War II Duino also published FMC's newsletter as a second job.

Acquisition information:
Originally loaned to History San Jose in 2007, and converted to a donation in 2021.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by History San Jose Research Library staff.
Date Prepared:
1926-1997
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.

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Restrictions:

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Preferred citation:

Louis Duino Papers. History San Jose Research Library

Location of this collection:
1661 Senter Road
San Jose, CA 95112, US
Contact:
(408) 287-2290
research@historysanjose.org
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