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6 items: 32-pp. booklet, Five Acres of Heaven by Ed Ainsworth, 1955 ; Fall 1965 issue of Pioneer (Valley Federal Savings), "Historic Homes" ; 30+ pp. booklet, The California Story, 1950 ; 24-pp. booklet, Fact sheets on Historic-Cultural Monuments, Cultural Heritage Board - City of Los Angeles, 1966 ; 20-pp. booklet, "...Bonanza IV at The Bradbury Building," 1966 ; 16-pp. booklet, Fabulous San Fernando Valley by W.W. Robinson, ca. 1961 (published by Western Federal Saving & Loan ; note card inviting Ed Ainsworth to a "Coffee Salute for THE NIGHT OF TRADITION," to be held 8/25 (no year given) at the Hollywood Bowl Patio - a handwritten note reads, "I hope you can be there! - Dorothy Chandler" ;

Type
Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date
1950 - 1965
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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