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Interviews for Sipple v. Times Mirror

Description

Approx. 10 items. Includes: three reporter's notebooks plus other handwritten notes ; one tape cassette ; several versions, both handwritten and typed, of a statement to the press by Oliver Sipple. (In 1975 Sipple was first hailed as a hero after he deflected a pistol being fired at President Gerald Ford, but was later closely questioned by the press about his sexual orientation. He stated "My sexuality is a part of my private life...")

Type
Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date
1975
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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