Manuscripts

Women of the Year

Description: Articles (photocopies) regarding the 1959 Women of the Year winners and awards. The women are Mary Costa, Ynez Johnston, Dr. Catherine Robbins, Dorothy Donahue, Edith Head, Maggie Pexton Murray, Harriet Hilliard Nelson, Mrs. N.F. Sprague Jr., and Mrs. John Vruwink. Poster size reprint from the Los Angeles Times, Friday, December 4, 1959 article entitled "Toward a New Year of Dedication to Southern California." ; 2-page double-sided posters picturing current and past Women of the Year winners, plus an explanation on how they are selected. ; A letter to Jane Werner Watson from Norman Chandler dated December 18, 1959. ; A memo depicting the history of the Women of the Year history.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1959
Call number: mssLAT
Creator: Los Angeles Times (Firm)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: The Los Angeles Times,
Restrictions: Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.
Rights: The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining permission rests with the researcher.
Associated people: Bassett, James E., (1912-1978.); Chandler, Norman, (1899-1973.); Chandler, Otis, (1927-2006.); Conrad, Paul, (1924-2010.); Johnson, W. Thomas, (1941-); Owens, Charles H.
Associated organizations: Los Angeles Times (Firm).; Los Angeles Times History Center.; Times Mirror Company.
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