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Day, Anthony Files

Description

Anthony "Tony" Day (1933-2007) was editor of the editorial pages of the Times from 1971-1989 and also worked as an editorial writer and a book reviewer. Includes photographs, biographical information, correspondence, newspaper clippings, meeting agendas, and material related to the ASNE Foundation, the Asia Society, and others. Date range is 1968-1994. NOTE: Resumes, reference letters, and contact information for references have been removed for privacy reasons.

Type
Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date
1968-1994
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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