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Latin American Trip

Description

Approx. 70 items. Memos, letters, newspaper clippings. Subjects include: letter to George Nathanson of LAT Mexico Bureau about upcoming Latin American trip of Williams, Otis Chandler and James Bassett; several pieces of correspondence related to plans and goals for the trip; itineraries and guest lists; "Brief Sketches of Persons to be Interviewed"; copies of letters of appreciation sent following the trip; newspaper clippings about the trip; etc. / The trip was originally planned for Feb. 1965, eventually kicked off in late May that year. The trip extended from May 23 until June 16.s / Also in the file is 3 pages of biographical material on General Robert W. Porter, Jr.

Type
Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date
1964 - 1965
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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