Background
Leche, Richard Webster was born on May 17, 1898 in New Orleans. Son of Eustace Webster and Stella Eloise (Richard) Leche.
A black-and-white photo, taken in late 1930s, of Governor Richard Webster Leche (1936-39) at his desk.
Leche, Richard Webster was born on May 17, 1898 in New Orleans. Son of Eustace Webster and Stella Eloise (Richard) Leche.
Student Tulane University, 1916-1918. Bachelor of Laws, Loyola University, New Orleans, 1922, Doctor of Laws, University Laval, Quebec, Canada, 1937.
1 son, Richard Webster. Salesman, 1919-1922; admitted to Louisiana bar, 1922, and since practiced in New Orleans. Secretary to governor of Louisiana, 1932-1934.
Judge Court of Appeals, 1934-1936.
Governor Louisiana since May 1936.
Served in O.T.C., Fort Sheridan, Illinois, 1918. Member Democratic National Committee President board supervisors Louisiana State University.
Member American, Louisiana bar associations, Delta Sigma Phi.
Mason.; Club: Southern Life (honorary life.
Married Elton Reynolds, October 12, 1927.