Alicia Patterson
1906–1963 (age 57)
Publisher
Biography
Alicia Patterson (1906-1963) founded Newsday in 1940, building it into a respected newspaper with a strong commitment to independent journalism and to publishing stories that helped Long Island residents understand their world.
She championed high standards, invested in reporting and photography, and inspired other women in publishing through her leadership and conviction that a free press is vital to a healthy democracy.