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Nixon, Richard - 1962 Election

Description

"Seven items, all are photocopies regarding the 1962 California Governor Election between Richard Nixon and Pat Brown, which consist of the following: A two page complaint from a reader, S. M. Forderer, with a note attached from FM [Freddie Miller] to Otis Chandler stating "of the now 82 letters I've read condemning us for the outcome of the election, this one alone has a new slant which might interest you." Also attached is a statement released by Otis Chandler on November 7, 1962. Correspondence between Charles S. Jones. which includes a statement released by Mr. Jones, which also includes a copy of a Los Angeles Times Article entitled "Shell Clamis Nixon Wages Gutter Attack," which was published on Sunday May 27, 1962."

Type
Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date
1962
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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