Oregon Press Conference

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Description: Four copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Allen Memorial Lecture before the Oregon Press Conference on February 19, 1971. Other items in this folder include three copies of the Oregon Publisher, January, February and March; a letter from Carl C. Webb, Manager of the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association Inc., requesting the title of the speech, copies of the speech and Chandler's travel itinerary; a thank you letter from Carl C. Webb; a letter to Freddie Miller from Carl C. Webb regarding transportation arrangements and possible weather problems, this letter has notes attached to it of correspondence between Freddie Miller and Donna Swayze; a pamphlet about the Eric W. Allen Memorial Fund; a note from Freddie Miller informing Chandler of possible activities; a letter from Freddie Miller to Carl C. Webb, in which she forwards a photograph of Chandler; a letter to Freddie Miller from Carl C. Webb in which Webb request biographical information, a photograph and a speech subject; a letter from Carl C. Webb informing Chandler of his appreciation for accepting the invitation; a letter to Carl C. Webb in which Chandler accepts the invitation; a letter from Carl C. Webb inviting Chandler to be the lecturer; an Oregon Press Conference leaflet; a letter from Robert W. Chandler, Editor of The Bulletin, informing Otis Chandler that he and his wife will not be able to attend; a letter from Robert D. Clark, President of the University of Oregon, informing Chandler how delighted he is that he accepted the invitation to speak; a letter from A.D. Addison, Publisher of The News-Review, requesting Chandler to address the Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce; a letter to A.D. Addison informing him that the invitation is appreciated, but it will not be possible to address the Chamber of Commerce; a letter from A.D. Addison thanking Chandler for the consideration.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1971
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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