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B - Miscellaneous Correspondence

Description

Approx. 80 items. Includes correspondence with other newspaper execs, inter-office memos, letters to the editor, etc. Subjects include: the relationship between the editorial and advertising departments; the issue if morality in cinema; reporting of Errol Flynn's lifestyle; L.A. Philharmonic concerts for young people; controversy surrounding boxer Muhammed Ali; anti-Communists; the John Birch Society.

Type
Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date
1959 - 1969
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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