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Mirror-News
Manuscripts
Approx. 15 items - letters and memos. Notable names and items include: letter, 12/2/1958, to Bassett from J.J. Mullen, Asst. Man. Editor, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, asking advice "to strengthen the internal organization of our city room" ; letter, 12/4/1958, in answer to previous letter - Bassett gives info on how Mirror-News handles certain situations ; correspondence with J. Edward Murray ; letter, 12/8/1949, to Bassett from Edmund G. Brown (San Francisco District Attorney) ; correspondence with Virgil Pinkley ; letter, 8/1/1951, in which U.S. Navy Captain E.J. Drew invites Bassett to a three day orientation program to include a one day trip aboard a carrier ; more.
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Mirror News: Appraisal & recommendations
Manuscripts
1 item: a report of approx. 30-pp. by Otis Chandler which is an appraisal of the financially troubled Mirror News (which ceased publication in 1962). It is divided into a "Forward" (sic), "General Statement," "General Comments," "Sensationalism - Writing," "Personnel changes," "Control of feature writing," and more.
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Mirror-News Style Guide
Manuscripts
2 items: booklet, Mirror-News Style Guide, 1950 ; typed note, 12/14/1956, from "jem" to L.D. Hotchkiss on changes for the 1957 edition. The enclosed booklet is marked with the desired revisions.
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Articles - "Times Mirror in the News"
Manuscripts
Approx. 50 sheets headed "Times Mirror in the News," and the TM logo, with three to eight news briefs reprinted on them. Samples: San Bernardino Telegram, 10/27/1965, "L.A. Times to acquire book firm"; Lincoln Heights Bulletin News, 3/17/1966, "Boys' Club honors Norman Chandler"; Wall Street Journal, 9/16/1969, "Times Mirror proposal to buy Times Herald of Dallas moves ahead."
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