LESESNE, THOMAS P.
From Knob Knowledge
February 25, 1882-March 4, 1942. Citadel Class of 1901. He was the Managing Editor of the News & Courier. In 1927, he established the newspaper's Good Cheer Fund which helps needy persons during the Christmas holidays; this fund continues to this day. He wrote books on Charleston landmarks and Charleston history. The Main Gate of The Citadel is named after him. (Sources: Who's Who in South Carolina, 1934-35. REF F268 W65, p. 275. Charleston News and Courier. March 5, 1942, pp. 1-cols. 2-3; p. 2-cols. 6-7; Post and Courier, December 16, 2007) (HN & EC)
