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Freedom of the Press Exhibit

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A copy of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the opening of the Freedom of the Press Exhibit on February 14, 1980. This exhibit was displayed in the Los Angeles Times building and displayed fifteen historical papers never before publicly seen from the Chicago Public Library's special collection. This exhibit was presented by the Playboy Foundation and displayed papers from the trial of John Peter Zenger. Other items in this folder include a two page press release and four letters of correspondence, one being from Hugh Hefner.

Type
Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date
1980
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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