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Hamilton, Peggy

Description

Correspondence and clips related to Peggy Hamilton. Also a duplicate of an interview with James Bassett, 23-pp. stapled, in which Hamilton describes working many years with Los Angeles Times ("I was not an employee") starting in 1921. She is described at top of page one as "Miss Peggy Hamilton, former fashion editor of the Los Angeles Times," taped 8/29/1973. 23-pp. transcript of 1973 interview with Peggy Hamilton ; clipping, Herald-Examiner, 10/24/1975, article about Peggy Hamilton ; clipping, LAT, 7/3/1933, photo essay, "Air races provide thrills and speed..." includes one photo which includes Peggy Hamilton ; several small pieces of paper related to Bassett-Hamilton interview - two small lined sheets are handwritten from Patt Morrison (LAT writer) to "Craig," likely Craig St. Clair, early archivist at the History Center.

Type
Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date
1921 - 1933, 1973
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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