J. Paul Leonard

J. Paul Leonard
5th President of San Francisco State University
In office
1945–1957
Preceded byAlexander C. Roberts
Succeeded byGlenn Dumke
5th President of American University of Beirut
In office
1957–1961
Preceded byConstantin Zureiq
Succeeded byNorman Burns
Personal details
Born
John Paul Leonard

December 2, 1901
Lockwood, Missouri, U.S.
DiedFebruary 24, 1995
Walnut Creek, California, U.S.
Resting placeOakmont Memorial Park
SpouseJohnnie Lucille Ferguson (m. 1927–1995)[1]
Children2[1]
Alma materDrury University,
Teachers College, Columbia University
J. Paul Leonard and Sutro Library (2012) at San Francisco State University, view from Malcolm X Plaza
The J. Paul Leonard Library and Sutro Library (2012) at SFSU, viewed from Malcolm X Plaza

John Paul Leonard (1901–1995) was an American educator, and university president.[2] He was the 5th President of San Francisco State University (SFSU) serving from 1945 to 1957; and the 5th President of American University of Beirut serving from 1957 to 1961.[2]

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  2. ^ a b "J. Paul Leonard, 93, University President". The New York Times. 1995-03-01. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-08-04.