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Los Angeles Daily News Collection
GC 1065
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Description
Photographs and negatives pertaining to Manchester Boddy. Copies of letters, manuscripts, an autobiographical sketch by
Manchester Boddy; publications by Manchester Boddy "Leaves From an Editor's Notebook" or "Now and Then."
Background
Boddy was the publisher of the L.A. Daily News beginning in 1926; another paper, the Post-Record, merged with the Daily News
before becoming bankrupt in 1954. His home in La Canada was Rancho de Descanso, later established as Descanso Gardens. Boddy
ran in the primaries for U.S. senator in 1950 and lost.
Extent
(Boxes: 2 letter; 1 legal; 2 ov folders)
Restrictions
Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder
Availability
Research is by appointment only