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Haven, Frank

Description

Approx. 25 items. Subjects include: Discussion of "Orange County Notes" page; use of Chandler family and corporate staff names in news stories; coverage of surfing; discussion of retractions; replacement of retirees; payroll procedures; Times staffers and outside writing/television appearances; a "massive assault on...Pulitzer Prizes"; co-operation with KTLA; competition with television generally; etc.

Type
Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date
1967 - 1968
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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