Laurence W. "Bill" Lane, Jr. papers, circa 1953-2010.

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Laurence W. "Bill" Lane, Jr. papers, circa 1953-2010.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/754866118

The papers include speeches, personal correspondence, and correspondence and documents relating to Lane Publishing Co., producers of Sunset Magazine, books, and films.

23 linear feet.

Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 8131629

Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives

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Sunset Magazine (Firm)

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Lane, L. W. (Laurence William), 1919-2010,

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Laurence William Lane Jr. often known as Bill Lane (November 7, 1919 - July 31, 2010) was an American magazine publisher and philanthropist. Bill Lane graduated from Stanford University in 1942. The Lane family owned and published Sunset Magazine. As their father (who died on February 20, 1967) phased himself out of the business, Bill took over the magazine publishing and brother Melvin (1922-2007) managed the book business. The Lane publishing business was sold to Time Warner in 1990. Bill Lane...