Manuscripts

Woman of the Year

Description: An eight page copy of a speech given at the 11th annual Woman of the Year awards. Also in this folder is a copy of the 1971 Woman of the Year program, with a memo attached to from Donna Swayze to Jim [Bellows].
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1961 - 1971
Call number: mssLAT
Creator: Los Angeles Times (Firm)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: The Los Angeles Times,
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Women of the Year

Manuscripts

Three programs from the Woman of the Year 1963 awards presentation on December 9, 1963. Two invitations to the Woman of the Year 1963 awards. One includes a RSVP card and a parking directions note card. A Los Angeles Times and Times Mirror Company Staff Members guest list for the 1963 Women of the Year presentations. Two handwritten pages about duty assignments and suggestion for next year's presentations. Two memos from Ed Reap regarding the previous day's rehearsal. Three copies of a seating chart which includes the name of the person introducing and escorting the guest. A three page document outlining the Woman of the Year 1963 program. A two page letter to Walter M. Briggs from William S. Ruby dated November 19, 1963, regarding guest parking for the Woman of the Year 1963 awards. A Western Union Telegram dated November 12, 1963 to Mrs. Albert Wohlstetter from Otis Chandler. A document entitled "Suggestion by Mrs. NC." A letter to Mrs. Norman Chandler from Donna Swayze dated November 25, 1963 regarding the menu for the Woman of the Year 1963 reception. A letter, with an attached note, to Edward J. Reap from Donna Swayze dated November 20, 1963 regarding the program for the Woman of the Year 1963 presentation. The note is dated December 10, 1963 and is addressed to Donna from Mildred Griffith. It points out problems and makes suggestions for the following year's event. A three page list of former Women of the Year winners that have sent in acceptances for the Woman of the Year 1963 presentation. Two newspaper pages regarding the 1963 Women of the Year awards and winners. The women are Marilyn Neeley, Roberta Morgan Wohlstetter, Dr. Joanne Malkus, Mrs. Guy W. Wadsworth Jr., Mrs. Frank Roger Seaver, Mrs. Lupe Negrete, Mrs. Henry Dreyfuss, Katherine Carr, and Dr. Olga Taussky Todd.

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Women of the Year

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1) Two programs from the Woman of the Year 1966 awards presentation on December 12, 1966. 2) One invitation to the Woman of the Year 1966 awards which include RSVP cards and parking directions note cards. 3) A copy of a letter sent out to eight of the nine winners. 4) A list of the names and address of the winners. 5) Instructions sheets comprising of five pages. 6) Hostess package comprising of four pages. 7) A two page document entitled "Responses to Women of the Year Invitations." 8) An assignment sheet regarding the 1966 Woman of the Year reception. 9) Two copies of a four page master list covering various areas of the Women of the Year Awards Program. 10) A note regarding the menu for the 1966 Woman of the Year reception. 11) Two handwritten pages. One is a check list for the program and the other is a list of ushers. 12) Three copies of a memo regarding the telegram being sent to the winners and a list of their names and addresses. 13) A copy of the Western Union Telegram dated November 9, 1966, intended to go to all the 1964 Women of the Year winners, from Otis Chandler. 14) A document with the names and addresses of the 1966 Women of the Year winners. 15) A two page letter, and a sample of the parking note card, to Lee Carte from William S. Ruby dated November 18, 1966, regarding guest parking for the Woman of the Year 1966 awards. 16) A to do list for Donna Swayze with a note attached to it. 17) A three page document detailing duties handled by specific departments. 18) Three full size copies of newspaper pages regarding the 1966 Women of the Year awards and winners. 19) A three page document comprising of a letter from Mrs. Norman Chandler and a memo from Donna Swayze regarding the responses to Women of the Year invitations. 20) Four newspaper pages regarding the 1966 Women of the Year awards and winners. The women are Ella Fitzgerald, Mrs. Billie Jean Moffitt King, Mrs. Florence Ostrom Linn, Sister Mary Corita, Mrs. Gregor Piatigosky, Miss Lutah Maria Riggs, Stella Russell, Dr. Marjorie J. Vold, and Mrs. Sam Yorty.

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Women of the Year

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Two programs from the Woman of the Year 1962 awards presentation on December 10, 1962. Four biographical pamphlets from the Woman of the Year 1962 awards presentation. An invitation to the Woman of the Year 1962 awards. Included are a RSVP card and a parking directions note card. A two page memo entitled "Assignment and Scheduling" for the Woman of the Year 1962 awards. A letter to Jack Adamson from Donna Swayze, dated November 29, 1962. A two page guest list for the 1962 Women of the Year reception. Two two-page document entitled "Woman of the Year in Retrospect." A document entitled "Hostesses for Woman of the Year Program." A two page Western Union Telegram dated November 12, 1962, intended to go to all the 1962 Women of the Year winners, from Otis Chandler. The second page has the names and addresses of the 1962 Women of the Year winners. A seven page speech given by Otis Chandler regarding an award being presented to his mother, Mrs. Norman Chandler. Articles (photocopies) regarding the 1962 Women of the Year winners and awards. The women are Agnes Blomquist, Mary Brazier, Lily Bess Campbell, Artie Mason Carter, Bette Davis, Mrs. Freeman Gates, Princess Conchita Pignatelli, Mary Sheridan, Mary Mairs, Maria Goeppert, and Justice Kathleen Parker.

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Women of the Year

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1) A program from the Woman of the Year 1967 awards presentation on December 11, 1967. 2) Two invitations to the Woman of the Year 1967 awards. One includes a RSVP card and parking directions note card. 3) A document entitled "Suggestion for 1967 Women of the Year Program." 4) A two page outline of the 1967 Women of the Year program. 5) Two lists of the winners of the 1967 Women of the Year award. 6) Two copies of instructions for ushers. 7) Two copies of instructions to escorts. 8) A seating chart which includes the name of the person introducing and escorting the guest. 9) Two letters to Dr. Rosemary Park from Otis Chandler. One is dated November 21, 1967 and the other December 4, 1967. 10) A position assignment list. 11) A two page letter to Miss Maralin Niska from Otis Chandler, dated December 5, 1967. 12) A four page assignment memo. 13) Checklists comprising of four pages. 14) A memo to Red Colburn from Donna Swayze regarding the 1967 Women of the Year Program. 15) A one page document regarding the profile writer and speaker assignments. 16) A memo comprising of four pages, which includes a Western Union telegram and two lists of the names of the winners. One includes the addresses. 17) A list of the winners and their addresses. 18) A memo comprising of two pages regarding two telegrams that need to be sent. 19) A memo comprising of two pages, with a copy of a Western Union telegram attached. 20) A memo to Mrs. Chandler from Donna Swayze, dated November 3, 1967. 21) Recommendations for the guest list, comprising of fourteen pages, provided by different individuals. The women honored were Shana Alexander, Carol Burnett, Agnes Ferrell, Sue Gossick, Ruth Handler, Mary B. Henry, Janet B. Hoit, Jill Kinmont, Maralin Niska, Dr. Rosemary Park, Mrs. Gregory Peck, and Mrs. Reese Hale Taylor.

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Women of the Year (1 of 2)

Manuscripts

1) A program from the Woman of the Year 1968 awards presentation on December 9, 1968. 2) Two invitations to the Woman of the Year 1968 awards, which include RSVP cards and parking directions note cards. 3) A document entitled "Suggestion for Women of the Year Program, 1968." 4) A document entitled "Fifth Floor Lobby Hostess." 5) Three copies of instructions for ushers. Also included is a list where some of the guest are to be seated. Four pages total. 6) A ten page memo outlining of the 1968 Women of the Year program. 7) A seventeen page document comprising of letters and notes regarding the 1968 Women of the Year guest list. 8) A two page document regarding Women of the Year and their introducers. 9) A memo to Mrs. Chandler from Donna Swayze dated November 27, 1968. 10) A duty list with an attached evaluation note. 11) A four page outline and seating chart distributed to introducers. 12) Three copies of instructions to escorts. 13) Two pages listing the Women of the Year's fields, hostesses and introducers. 14) Three copies of the seating chart which includes the name of the person introducing and escorting the guest. 15) Seven memos regarding preparations for the Women of the Year awards. 16) A letter to Miss Debbie Meyers comprising of six items, which includes a letter, memos, and a return receipt. 17) Two letters to Dr. Daniel G. Aldrich, Jr. from Otis Chandler. 18) A list naming the Women of the Year, their field and their hostess. 19) A five page document comprising of memos and letters to Howard Tarleton from Donna Swayze. 20) A four page document that includes two memos to Sherrel/Joyce, a copy of a telegram and a list and addresses of the Women of the Year. 21) A Western Union telegram dated November 13, 1968. 22) A Western Union telegram dated November 8, 1968 along with a list and addresses of the Women of the Year. 23) Two lists of the names and addresses of the Women of the Year. 24) A sixteen page document regarding possible names for the guest list. 25) A page from the Junior League News featuring "From the President's Desk." 26) A note with a three pages attached listing the Southern California Symphony Hollywood Bowl Association. 27) Two copies of a list from Maggie Savoy entitled "Re Woman of the Year - 1968." 28) Six notes about possible guests. 29) A memo from Irene Raddon regarding nominations.

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Board of Directors Meeting

Manuscripts

A copy of the remarks given by Otis Chandler at the Board of Directors meeting on March 5, 1980. Also in the folder is a note from Donna Swayze.

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