Manuscripts

Editors - Palmer, Kyle

Description: One large green scrapbook and three companion folders. The material includes newsprint clippings of articles by Kyle Palmer. The subject matter of the clips is World War II and politics. Palmer was the "Political Editor" of LAT during that time frame.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1936 - 1949
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.

Employees - Palmer, Kyle

Manuscripts

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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Palmer, Kyle Files

Manuscripts

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 - Interview

Manuscripts

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

Manuscripts

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

Manuscripts

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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Clippings

Manuscripts

Approx. 30 items: clippings, tear sheets and promotional items about LAT writers and their accomplishments. Many of the clips are original newsprint clips mounted on sheets of paper (and "yellowing").

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