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Parrot, Kent

Description

7 items: LAT news stories and editorials about a man The Times refereed to in his obituary as "a political wire-puller." Notable items: 1925 flyer critical of Parrot, Mayor George Cryer and John R. Haynes ; news story copy, 1/27/1929, "Parrot quits Mayor Cryer" ; news copy, "6/23/1936, "Kent Parrot held liquor reins, witness charges" ; obit copy, "Kent Parrot , political power here in '20s, dies."

Type
Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date
1925 - 1956
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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