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Description

Arranged chronologically according the Otis' life (for example, the folder about the residence in Santa Barbara comes before the folder about The Bivuoac). Subjects include biographical sketches and notes; early publishing positions; the attack on Otis by Herald publisher Walter Harbison; the Katherine Tingley libel trial; and others. Dates refer to the original print date of the news clipping or the facsimile. Includes news clippings, correspondence, and facsimiles of news clippings. Facsimiles may not be copied or published. Date range is 1865-1979.

Type
Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date
1865-1979
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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