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Poulson, Norris

Description

60+ items: LAT news stories and editorials, following the political career of Norris Poulson from the 1940s to 1960. Notable items: LAT editorial copy, 10/31/1944, "Reps. Poulson and Hinshaw deserve re-election" ; 2-pp. memo to "Mayor Poulson" from George Herbert (an aide?) on "the concession matter" involving a "Mr. Semenenko" and the Airports Commission and a possible investigation by The Examiner or other Hearst newspaper ; LAT article copy, 5/4/1960, "Poulson won't seek re-election" ; LAT tear sheet, 5/28/1973, "Norris Poulson...alive, well..."

Type
Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date
1944 - 1973
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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