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Conrad, Paul

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Approx. 75 items: a large selection of outraged letters spawned by Conrad cartoons over almost 25 years. Those outraged included a group of Hollywood High School students (who urged Conrad's firing), LAPD Chief Daryl Gates, and more. Memos and notes in-house on controversies swirling around Conrad. Also in the folder:a letter from the Society of Professional Journalists notifying Conrad that he had won the Sigma Delta Chi award for 1981 ; specimens of the form letter about freedom to express opinions, etc, more personalized responses to some letters ; one original copy of Iowa Alumni Review, 12/1963, with article written by Conrad - "The Ticklish Art," pp. 5-6, two of Conrad's "Favorite Cartoons," pp. 12 and a brief profile (with photo of Conrad) pp. 14-15 ; article copied from University (mag.) Fall 1983, "If it stinks, stir it," (an interview with Conrad).

Type
Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date
1963 - 1988
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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