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Scrapbook of articles related to Times Printing and Binding, new Times Building plant, etc. 1931 - 1935 ; Ring-bound publication - 10 Tumultuous Years, 1946. Looks at LAT circulation achievements during World War II. ; Ring-bound publication - Los Angeles Times Advertising Linage and Circulation 1955 - 1966 ; Los Angeles Times Circulation, Advertising Linage, Revenue and Profit 1955 - 1965 ; hand-drawn chart of Sunday circulation 1960 - 1977 ; Ring-bound publication - Advertising Linage of Top Ten Newspapers.

Type
Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date
1931 - 1976
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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