Sonka, Anthony F., 1885-1974.
Biographical Note
Anthony Sonka and his family moved to Lemon Grove in 1907. His father purchased Lemon Grove's original general store shortly thereafter. In 1909, upon Sonka's father's death, Sonka and his brothers took over the general store, renaming it Sonka Brothers General Mechandise. The store served residents in Lemon Grove, La Mesa, Spring Valley, and Jamul. During this time, Sonka also served as postmaster. He later became an active member of the Lemon Grove Chamber of Commerce, and was partially responsible to installing the giant lemon on Main Street. In 1945, the brothers sold the general store. Sonka passed away in 1974.
From the guide to the Anthony F. Sonka Papers, 1906-1972, (Special Collections & University Archives: Finding Aid Database)
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| creatorOf | Anthony F. Sonka papers, 1906-1972. | San Diego State University Library, SDSU Library and Information Access | |
| creatorOf | Lemon Grove Chamber of Commerce. Lemon Grove Chamber of Commerce records, 1922-1975 | San Diego State University Library, SDSU Library and Information Access | |
| referencedIn | Lemon Grove Chamber of Commerce Records, 1922-1975 | Special Collections & University Archives: Finding Aid Database | |
| creatorOf | Anthony F. Sonka Papers, 1906-1972 | Special Collections & University Archives: Finding Aid Database |
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| associatedWith | San Diego State University. Jewelry and Metalsmithing Program | corporateBody |
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Person
Birth 1885
Death 1974
