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Midwinter Number

Description

Starting in 1885, the Times produced a promotional supplement on New Year's Day that touted the benefits of Southern California. Alternatively called the Trade Number, Midwinter Number, and Midwinter Edition. The last issue was published in 1954. Date range is 1930, 1931, 1933, 1936, 1950, 1951, 1955, 1956, and 1958.

Type
Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date
1930-1958
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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