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Bellows, James Files

Description

James "Jim" Bellows (1922-2009) worked for the Times as associate editor from 1967 to 1974. During this time he started Joyce Haber's gossip column and oversaw the launch of West magazine. Includes correspondence, article clippings, and other items. Arranged alphabetically by subject. Date range is 1960-1974.

Type
Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date
1960-1974
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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