Description
Leonard V. Finder (1910-1969) was editor of the
Sacramento Union
from 1962-1966. After Finder left the
Sacramento Union, he devoted his time to lecturing
and teaching, primarily at the Extension Program of the University of California, Davis. His Papers
contain an unfinished manuscript of his unpublished book, Reflections in Asia, written following a world
tour in 1966.
Background
Leonard V. Finder (1910-1969) received his B.A. from the University of Illinois (1930) and his LL.B. from
the University of Illinois Law School (1933). He practiced law in Chicago from 1933-1938 and went on to
become Assistant National Director and Eastern Regional Director of the Anti-Defamation League. From
1947-1951, he was publisher of the Manchester Evening-Leader and the Stafford
Star in New Hampshire. After a ten year stint as Vice President and Secretary at the Universal
Match Corporation in St. Louis, Missouri, he served as editor and publisher of the Sacramento
Union from 1962-1966.
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Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Department of Special Collections, General Library,
University of California, Davis as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or
imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.
Availability
Collection is open for research.