Manuscripts

Anniversaries, 1932 - 1981

Description: Approx. 12 items. Material includes clippings and photocopies of LAT "birthday" articles from various years, including 1941, 1956 (75th), 1959, and text of speech given by U.S. Sen. William F. Knowland at LAT 75th Anniversary luncheon, 12/4/1956. Also in the folder is one copy of "Some Famous Firsts in Los Angeles," an insert published by LAT in 1956.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1932 - 1981
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.
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Knowland, William

Manuscripts

Approx. 25 items: LAT articles and other material related to William F. Knowland, U.S. Senator, one-time gubernatorial candidate, later Oakland Tribune publisher. Notable items: LAT editorial copy, 8/15/1945, "The naming of Sen. Knowland" ; article tear sheet, California - the Magazine of the Pacific, 12/1950, "The shifting sands of American foreign policy" by William F. Knowland ; 22-pp. copy of manuscript of speech delivered 10/17/1961, to Freedom Club of Los Angeles, title "1961 - the Year of Decision" (on "China/Russia") ; 20-pp. transcript of "Taping with Senator William F. Knowland on June 12, 1973" ; LAT article 2/24/1974, on "William F. Knowland...ex-Senator," which opens with "William Fife Knowland...killed himself Saturday with a single bullet wound in the temple, authorities said..."

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History - Chronologies/Milestones

Manuscripts

Approx. 40 items. [Materials compiled between 1987 and 1993] Subjects include: "Major Events in Recent Los Angeles Times History," multi-page lists of LAT events and accomplishments, dated 12/92, 2/93, etc. Other document titles include "Technological Milestones," "Highlights of 1992," "Recent (also "Major...") Changes at the Los Angeles Times," a history of "LAT Sunday Supplements," "Some LAT Firsts,"L.A.T. Timeline, 1960-1980," etc.

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Newspapers - Oakland Tribune

Manuscripts

6 items, including: 3-pp. (undated report or transcript of article? - on green paper) headed "The Harry Chandler - Joseph R. Knowland loan" ; LAT article copy ?, 4/23/1951, "U.S. business good, publishers report...MacArthur [firing by Truman] is biggest story, say newspaper executives in N.Y." ; LAT ? article copy, 2/2/1966, "Death takes Joseph R. Knowland."

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Kuchel, Thomas

Manuscripts

Approx. 25 items: LAT articles, correspondence, and other material related to the political career of Kuchel. Notable items: LAT editorial copy, 12/23/1952, "An excellent choice for Senator," when Gov. Warren chose Kuchel to replace Richard Nixon as U.S. Senator to replace Richard Nixon, who was elected vice-president ; LAT news analysis, 3/21/1976, "The rise and fall of Thomas H. Kuchel" ; LAT news analysis, 1/10/1977, "Former Sen. Kuchel takes report of demise in stride."

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Midwinter Number Promotion

Manuscripts

1 item: insert promoting the LAT Midwinter Number.

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Luncheons and Dinners - Harry Clarke Birthday/Retirement Luncheon

Manuscripts

Memos and letters pertaining to Harry Clarke's Birthday and Retirement luncheon.

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Anniversaries, 1932 - 1981

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