Sterling, Donald J. (Donald Justus), 1887-

Donald J. Sterling (1887-1954) was editor of the newspaper Oregon Journal in Portland, Oregon, from 1919-1952.

Donald J. Sterling, Jr. (1927-2000) was the last editor of the Oregon Journal, serving from 1972 to 1992. He attended Princeton University and worked as a reporter for the Denver Post from 1948 to 1952.

He joined the Oregon Journal when his father, Donald J. Sterling, retired, and in the early 1980s he helped to consolidate the newspaper with its former rival, the Oregonian. He was active in civic organizations including the City Club of Portland, the Housing Authority of Portland, and the Oregon Historical Society.

From the description of Donald J. Sterling papers [manuscript], circa 1851-1992. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 756206545

Donald J. Sterling (1887-1954) was editor of the newspaper Oregon Journal in Portland, Oregon, from 1919-1952.

Donald J. Sterling (1887-1954) was editor of the newspaper Oregon Journal in Portland, Oregon, from 1919-1952.

From the guide to the Donald J. Sterling papers, circa 1851-1992, (Oregon Historical Society Research Library)