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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,
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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