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Simon, Norton

Description

1 item: 21-pp. transcript of an interview with Norton Simon, "Art collector and industrialist." Notable names and subjects include: Simon speaks of changes in LAT's stance (political, etc.) over the years (pp. 1 - 6) - Ronald Reagan is mentioned, Simon's tenure on UC Board of Regents (an ally of Dorothy Chandler on the Board) ; Franklin Murphy (pp. 12) ; discussion of movers and shakers of L.A. ; re. "Buff" Chandler and others - "strong people usually have some strong characteristics that have negative connotations" (14).

Type
Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date
1979
Call number
mssLAT
Creator
Los Angeles Times (Firm)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance
The Los Angeles Times,
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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