Barbara Greenspun
Publisher, partner and civic benefactor
Hank Greenspun’s business partner and the Sun’s publisher after his death, with an independent record in civic and educational institutions.
Building the newspaper together
Barbara helped Hank establish Las Vegas Life and the Sun. She served as the paper’s treasurer and later co-publisher, then became publisher after his death in 1989. UNLV’s biography places her inside the business, not simply beside its better-known editor. [1]
Beyond the newsroom
Her business and civic work included the Green Valley development enterprise, UNLV’s foundation and the family’s support for urban affairs and journalism education. She remained the Sun’s publisher until her death in 2010. [1]
Four branches of the family
Brian and Danny Greenspun, Susan Fine and Jane Greenspun Gale carried the family story into publishing, online travel, development, hospitality and philanthropy. Their careers are linked individually here. [2]
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People in the same story
Hank Greenspun
Her husband and partner in publishing and other businesses. [1]
Read the profileBrian Greenspun
A child of Barbara and Hank, with a separate public and civic story. [2]
Read the profileDanny Greenspun
A child of Barbara and Hank, with a separate public and civic story. [2]
Read the profileSusan Fine
A child of Barbara and Hank, with a separate public and civic story. [2]
Read the profileJane Greenspun Gale
A child of Barbara and Hank, with a separate public and civic story. [2]
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Beautiful Sahara is Jewel out of fairyland: Covers 20 Acres On Vegas Strip
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Ornate and entertaining: Spectacular Sahara opens
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Milton Prell Top New Man At Beautiful New Hotel
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The Liberace Show to Open New Riviera
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Mark lavish Dunes hotel opening today
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Stardust Hotel Fireworks Cap Dazzling Show
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Sun publisher, family matriarch Barbara Greenspun dies at 88
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