Finder, Leonard V., 1910-1969

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. 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. Following a world tour in 1966, he began work on a book manuscript entitled, "Reflections in Asia."

From the description of Leonard V. Finder papers, 1967. (University of California, Davis). WorldCat record id: 46682414

Leonard V. Finder (1910-1969), newspaper publisher, was the editor of the Sacramento Union and a friend of Dwight D. Eisenhower.

From the description of Finder, Leonard V., 1910-1969 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10611498

Biography

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.

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. Following a world tour in 1966, he began work on a book manuscript entitled, "Reflections in Asia."

Source: Finding Aid for the Leonard V. Finder Papers at the Dwight Eisenhower Presidential Library, Accessed June 5, 2008.

From the guide to the Leonard V. Finder Papers, 1967, (University of California, Davis. General Library. Department of Special Collections.)