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Editors - Palmer, Kyle
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Palmer, Kyle Files
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Kyle Palmer (1892-1962) started at the Times in 1920 and was the political editor from 1939-1961. He was a well-known Republican "kingmaker" in the state of California. One scrapbook of articles by Kyle Palmer. Date range is 1936-1949.
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Employees - Palmer, Kyle
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Approx. 25 items: a selection of LAT clippings by and about Palmer; copy of American Legion Resolution, 5/17/1957, commending Palmer for "good citizenship and patriotism"; a number of editorial and opinion pieces authored by Palmer; LAT editorial, 4/20/1960, "Au revoir to the Good Shepherd," is a farewell upon Palmer's retirement; LAT obit, several pieces from 4/1962, including Palmer's obit and news story about his funeral, "Cardinal presides at rites for Kyle Palmer - Richard Nixon among pallbearers at funeral of retired Times political editor."
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Employees - Palmer, Kyle - Interview
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1 item: 94-pp. transcript of "Interview of Kyle Palmer by Robert L. Knutson," recorded Jan. - Mar. 1962. Palmer's 40-yr. long career with LAT (beginning in 1920) included political coverage, editorial writing, and much more. He became a powerful individual with the resources of the LAT behind him. He was known as "the Little Governor" in the days before television, to give an indication of his influence. He could make or break the political career of almost anyone. There are many underscorings in red ink, plus some marginal notes
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Correspondence & Miscellaneous - Palmer, Kyle
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3 items: 3-pp. letter, 5/26/1954, Bassett to Palmer, reporting on events in Washington, DC - mentioning "McCarthy...circus," Nixon (as Vice President) and others ; 2-pp. letter, 7/21/1954, headed "Personal & Confidential," and providing Palmer with Bassett's view from Washington, DC ; 3-pp. letter, "Kyle" to "Jim," with more political news.
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Ziffren, Paul
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Approx. 25 items: 20-pp. transcript of "Taping with Paul Ziffren," 4/26/1975 - Ziffren was a political strategist for the Democratic party for many years, in L.A. from ca. 1950 - this interview includes some discussion of LAT political editor Kyle Palmer ; collection of LAT clips mentioning Ziffren ; notes and bio material on Ziffren ; article copy, Reader's Digest, 7/1960, "Paul Ziffren...the Democrats' Man of Mystery."
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Alphabetical File - P
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Approx. 25 items: memos from H.E. Downing to staffers with names starting with "P" in the 1931 to 1935 time frame. W.R Penny (Class. Adv. Manager) and Kyle Palmer (one-time political editor) are among those receiving memos found in this folder.
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