Manuscripts

Birthday party - 40th

Description: Approx. 90 items: letters, notes, invitations and other material related to the surprise 40th birthday party for Otis Chandlers organized by his (first) wife Marilyn ("MIssy") Chandler. Notable item: the large, fold-out invitations were illustrated with seven original Paul Conrad cartoons.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1967
Call number: mssLAT
Creator: Los Angeles Times (Firm)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: The Los Angeles Times,
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Wives: Stuart, Marilyn Brant Chandler

Manuscripts

Articles and newspaper clippings about Otis Chandler's first wife, Marilyn Brant Chandler Stuart. Her birth name is Marilyn Jane Brant and was often called by her nickname "Missy."

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Wife: Johnson, Edwina Chastain

Manuscripts

A newspaper wishing Edwina Johnson and happy 40th birthday and also a one page newsletter from Edwina Johnson breaking down what she did to celebrate her birthday.

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Birthday Reception

Manuscripts

4 items: a set of 16 note cards with text of remarks to be delivered at NC birthday reception (speaker - Al Casey?) in the Norman Chandler Pavilion of Times Mirror Square ; one copy of the invitation to the reception ; two versions of the guest list.

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Luncheons and Dinners - Harry Clarke Birthday/Retirement Luncheon

Manuscripts

Memos and letters pertaining to Harry Clarke's Birthday and Retirement luncheon.

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Anniversaries

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3 items: letter, 11/1/1949, from Norman Chandler to "Fellow Employees" of Times-Mirror, noting that "October 11th (was) the first anniversary of the birth of The Mirror," and praising that publication ; two invitations to "Mirror 40th Reunion," which was scheduled for 10/9/1988, at Hollywood Studio Museum, one is clean, one has the handwritten note, "C.S. - Sure hope you make it. - Best, Delmar (Watson).

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Israel Bond Dinner

Manuscripts

A copy of an introduction given by Otis Chandler at the Israel Bond Dinner on December 10, 1969. He served as Honorary Chairman. Also included in this folder are three letters from Eugene L. Wyman, of the Law Offices of Wyman, Bautzer, Finell, Rothman & Kuchel, which he thanks Chandler for consenting to be the Honorary Chairman, sends him a copy of the invitation, and a copy of a typical letter requesting certain individuals to serve on the dinner committee; a letter from Otis Chandler to Eugene Wyman, informing him that Missy [Marilyn Brant Chandler] will be attending the dinner; and a memo from Freddie Miller, informing Chandler that he has three introductions to make at the dinner, but no speech.

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Birthday party - 40th

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