Carlos Kelly McClatchy
1891–1933 (age 42)
newspaper publisher
Biography
Carlos Kelly McClatchy, born into the family that shaped California journalism in 1891, carried forward the McClatchy name with a dedication to reporting that informed and inspired his readers.
He guided the newspaper through an era of rapid change, advocating for fairness and the public good, and East Lawn Memorial Park now holds the place of rest for a publisher who believed in the power of a free press to strengthen community bonds.