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Correspondence with advertisers (1 of 2)

Description

Approx. 95 items - letters, memos, reports and other material related to Advertising Department's interface with advertisers, often when the advertiser was upset about articles appearing in LAT. Notable names and subjects include: 11-pp. "1982 Budget Narrative," from Vance Stickell to Chuck Mahru, dated 12/9/1981 ; many letters from food retailers' reps complaining about 8/18/1970 David Shaw article alleging influence and bribery in grocery sales outlets ("Grocery shelf psychology") ; Sears (dept. store chain) complains about a story ; series of memos/letters on the "deteriorating relationship" between Robinson's (dept. store chain) and LAT ; exchange with Vons (Grocery Co.) on scanning and computerized checkstands ; Bullock's (dept. stores) complains ; The Broadway (dept. store chain) ; other big ad accounts with issues.

Type
Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date
1969 - 1985
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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