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Press - Public

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7 items: memos, clippings and one speech transcript on the general topics of the relationship of the Press with the public, and the public's perception of the Press. Some items: multi-page article copy, Time, 4/30/1984, "The Ten Best U.S. Dailies" ; 7-pp. transcript of speech (unclear if Tom Johnson gave the speech), attached memo, 5/18/1984 ; 6-pp. transcript of speech given by Herbert Schmertz, VP, Mobil Corp., "The Press and the Public" ; etc.

Type
Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date
1984
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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