Ronald Davenport

CTL-E-4833 · Person · businessperson · 1972-present

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Co-founder of Sheridan Broadcasting Corporation (1972) with wife Judith Davenport; former dean of Duquesne University School of Law (1970), the first African American law dean at a predominantly white law school.

The record

Also known as: Ronald R. Davenport

Relationships

Judith Davenport — married to
Ronald and Judith Davenport are husband and wife, co-founders of Sheridan.
Sheridan Broadcasting Corporation — affiliated with
Ronald Davenport was chairman/CEO of Sheridan Broadcasting.

Referenced by

Sheridan Broadcasting Corporation — founded by → this record

Sources

TheHistoryMakers - Finding Aid A2004_136, Dr. Judith M. Davenport video oral history
Penn State Black History - Ronald R. and Judith L. Davenport timeline

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