Background
Mcclatchy, Valentine Stuart was born on August 29, 1857 in Sacramento, California, United States. Son of James and Charlotte (McCormack) M.
Mcclatchy, Valentine Stuart was born on August 29, 1857 in Sacramento, California, United States. Son of James and Charlotte (McCormack) M.
Bachelor of Science, Santa Clara (California) College, 1877.
Public and half owner Sacramento Bee, 1893-1923. Established Fresno (California) Bee as half owner, 1922. Sold interest both papers 1923.
Secretary and general manager Pacific Associated Press, 1894-1900.
Director Associated Press, 1910-1923. President California State Reclamation Board in charge state portion Sacramento River Flood Control Project, 1912-1917.
Secured coöperation of Congress, Navy Department and Manila newspapers in installation 1,000 word daily news report by Navy Radio between Manila, Honolulu and San Francisco, 1919. Executive secretary California Joint Immigration Committee, since 1923.
Honorary president American Coalition Patriotic Societies, since 1934.
Home: Sacramento, California.
Married Adaline Hanifin, February 9, 1881. Children: Edna (Mistress J. Everett Johnson), H. J., J. V., Valentine (Mistress Ira Woodhouse), Ralph I., Claire, Leo A., Marion (Mistress Butler Jack).