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Baum, Jacob Files

Description

This collection consists of correspondence and memoranda from Jacob Baum, Business Manager of the Los Angeles Times between 1920 and 1940. The correspondence mentions such topics as The Times's land holdings, the newspaper's advertising policies, presses for the fourth Los Angeles Times building, and condemnation of the third Los Angeles Times building. Some of the correspondence was sent directly to Harry Chandler and then forwarded to Baum for handling often with Chandler's comments and recommendations. The material is arranged alphabetically by either correspondent or subject. Date range is 1927-1932.

Type
Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date
1927-1932
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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