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Stylebook/Replies to Readers

Description

Approx. 40 items: memos, letters, reports, lists and other material related to stylebook issues and replies to readers. Included: much material to and from Fred Holley, for years the compiler of the LAT Stylebook ; material on dealings with New American Library, which published a number of books for the LAT Syndicate ; some interesting "word" trivia ; copy of the legal agreement between New American Library and LAT for publishing The Los Angeles Times Style Book, edited by Fred Holley ; more.

Type
Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date
1978 - 1987
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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