Background
Leonard, Richard Hart was born on May 23, 1921 in New York City. Son of Richard Barstow and Stella Burnham (Hart) Leonard.
Leonard, Richard Hart was born on May 23, 1921 in New York City. Son of Richard Barstow and Stella Burnham (Hart) Leonard.
Bachelor, University of Wisconsin, 1947.
Reporter, Milwaukee Journal, 1947; picture editor, Milwaukee Journal, 1948; with Madison (Wisconsin) bureau, Milwaukee Journal, 1949-1950; state desk, Milwaukee Journal, 1951-1952; state editor, Milwaukee Journal, 1953-1962; managing editor, Milwaukee Journal, 1962-1966; editor, vice president, Milwaukee Journal Company, 1967-1985; retired, 1986; editor-in-residence, East-West Center, Honolulu, 1987. Senior fellow East-West Center, 1988-1989. Member Pulitzer Prize Board, 1976-1986;professor jouralism Marquette U., since 1989.
With Army of the United States, 1942-1946. Member American Society Newspaper Editors, International Press Institute (chairman 1984-1986), Milwaukee Press Club (president 1965, elected Hall of Fame), Sigma Delta Chi (national president 1976), Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Barbara Klausner, July 11, 1948. Children: Laurie, Lisa.