Los Angeles Times Records

Accounting Department 1884-1966

Physical Description: 67 boxes

Scope and Contents

The full range of Times Mirror's financial activities during this period are documented in this series. The series constitutes the central files of the times Mirror Accounting Department and describe the affairs of Times Mirror, the Los Angeles Times, Times Mirror Press, Harry Chandler and his descendants, and the Chandis Securities Company. The material dates from the founding of the corporation in 1884 through 1966, but was compiled and maintained by the accounting department between 1925 and 1960. Material after this date was collected by the Times History Center.

Alphabetical File 1884-1967

Scope and Contents

Central files from the Times Mirror Accounting Department, arranged alphabetically by subject. The files, which range in date from 1884 to 1966, are most complete between circa 1925 and 1960 and detail the financial activities and real estate holdings of Times Mirror, the Los Angeles Times, Times Mirror Printing and Binding House, Chandis Securities, and the Chandler Family. Of particular importance are copies of Times Mirror's Articles of Incorporation in 1884 with amended versions to 1938. Date range is 1884 - 1967.

Box 1

Accounting Department - Alphabetical Files

Box 1, Folder 1

Accomodation Advertising - K.V. Redpath Accounts 1925 - 1929

Scope and Contents

Correspondence, ledger sheets, and internal memoranda regarding accommodation advertising accounts collected by Kenneth V. Redpath, Credit Counselor. A good deal of correspondence from H. E. Downing dealing with accounts Redpath claimed to have collected and other accounting troubles.

Box 1, Folder 2

Accomodation Advertising - K.V. Redpath Accounts 1925 - 1929

Scope and Contents

Correspondence, ledger sheets, and internal memoranda regarding accommodation advertising accounts collected by Kenneth V. Redpath, Credit Counselor. A good deal of correspondence from H. E. Downing dealing with accounts Redpath claimed to have collected and other accounting troubles.

Box 1, Folder 3

Accomodation Advertising - K.V. Redpath Accounts 1927 - 1930

Scope and Contents

Correspondence, ledger sheets, and internal memoranda regarding accommodation advertising accounts collected by Kenneth V. Redpath, Credit Counselor. A good deal of correspondence from H. E. Downing dealing with accounts Redpath claimed to have collected and other accounting troubles.

Box 1, Folder 4

Accomodation Advertising - K.V. Redpath Accounts 1927 - 1930

Scope and Contents

Correspondence, ledger sheets, and internal memoranda regarding accommodation advertising accounts collected by Kenneth V. Redpath, Credit Counselor. A good deal of correspondence from H. E. Downing dealing with accounts Redpath claimed to have collected and other accounting troubles.

Box 1, Folder 5

Accomodation Advertising - K.V. Redpath Accounts 1925 - 1930

Scope and Contents

Forms, ledger sheets, and correspondence related to advertising accounts managed by Kenneth V. Redpath.

Box 1, Folder 6

Accomodation Advertising - K.V. Redpath Accounts 1928

Scope and Contents

Rebated bills and notes regarding their completion.

Box 1, Folder 7

American President Lines, Ltd. 1942 - 1943

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and financial statements related to a possible purchase of American President Lines stock.

Box 1, Folder 8

Automobile Club of Southern California 1942 - 1943

Scope and Contents

Financial statements and correspondence.

Box 1, Folder 9

Bastanchury Ranch Company & Pacific Pump Works (1 of 2) 1932 - 1937

Scope and Contents

Collection of balance sheets for Pacific Pump Works ; correspondence dealing with TM ownership of Pacific Pump stock ; large map "Showing G.A. Bastanchury's Property...Imperial County, California (1930) ; minutes of Pacific Pump stockholders meetings.

Box 1, Folder 10

Bastanchury Ranch Company & Pacific Pump Works (2 of 2) 1932 - 1937

Scope and Contents

Collection of balance sheets for Pacific Pump Works ; correspondence dealing with TM ownership of Pacific Pump stock ; large map "Showing G.A. Bastanchury's Property...Imperial County, California (1930) ; minutes of Pacific Pump stockholders meetings.

Box 2

Accounting Department - Alphabetical Files

Box 2, Folder 1

Bastanchury Ranch Company & Pacific Pump Works 1937 - 1940

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: 5-pp. "Minutes of Special Meeting of Board of Directors Pacific Pump Works" (3/16/1937) ; multi-page report (gray binder) "Financial Statement Mid-Continent Pump Supply Co.," 7/31/1939 ; other documents and records related to Pacific Pump Works ; multi-page report, 9/2/1938, Pacific Pump Works (Annual Report) ; 4-pp. "Memorandum to Mr. Chandler," from "F.W.W." - 8/22/1938 ; 21-pp. booklet, Pacific Hi-Pressure Boiler Feed Pump, ca. 1940 ; multi-page Pacific Pump Works Reports (gray folders) for periods ending 7/31/1939 and 1/31/1940 ; multi-page "Agreement and Option" (on gray backing) between TM, Pacific Pump Works, and Byron Jackson Co. (a stock option) ; additional papers related to this agreement.

Box 2, Folder 2

Bastanchury Ranch Company & Pacific Pump Works (1 of 2) 1929 - 1933

Scope and Contents

Ammended articles of incorporation of Pacific Pump Works and correspondence.

Box 2, Folder 3

Bastanchury Ranch Company & Pacific Pump Works (2 of 2) 1929 - 1933

Scope and Contents

Correspondence.

Box 2, Folder 4

Bastanchury Ranch Company & Pacific Pump Works 1933 - 1935

Scope and Contents

Correspondence.

Box 2, Folder 5

Bastanchury Ranch Company & Pacific Pump Works 1935 - 1940

Scope and Contents

Approx. 85 items: 11-pp., "Prospectus - Pracific Pump Works (yellow legal size paper) 1/29/1940 ; 13-pp. "Reporter's Transcript of Supplementary Proceedings taken...(12/30/1936)" In Calif. Superior Court ; large collection of correspondence and documents related to Pacific Pump Works ; some internal LAT memos related to Pacific Pump Works.

Box 2, Folder 6

Bastanchury Ranch Company & Pacific Pump Works (1 of 2) 1938 - 1940

Scope and Contents

Approx. 70 items: large collection of correspondence, meeting minutes, proxy material, financial reports related to Pacific Pump Works, etc.

Box 2, Folder 7

Bastanchury Ranch Company & Pacific Pump Works (2 of 2) 1938 - 1940

Scope and Contents

Approx. 70 items: large collection of correspondence, meeting minutes, proxy material, financial reports related to Pacific Pump Works, etc.

Box 3

Accounting Department - Alphabetical Files

Box 3, Folder 1

Bastanchury Ranch Company - Pacific Pump Works - Correspondence 1940 - 1941

Scope and Contents

Approx. 50 items: correspondence between LAT representatives and Pacific Pump Works ; 24-pp. booklet, "Dresser Manufacturing Company - Annual Report, 1940" ; financial and stock reports ; etc.

Box 3, Folder 2

Bastanchury Ranch Company - Pacific Pump Works - Audit Reports 1933, 1937 - 1940

Scope and Contents

8 items: "Audit Report - Pacific Pump Works..." (7/31/1933) ; "Report of Examination, Pacific..." (7/31/1937) ; "Report of Examination, Pacific..." (7/31/1938) ; "Report of Examination, Pacific..." (7/31/1939) ; "Report of Examination, Pacific Pump Works" (7/31/1940) ; "Report [Statement], Pacific Pump Works" (4/30/1940) ; "Annual Report, Pacific Pump Works" (7/31/1940) ; dupe of previous.

Box 3, Folder 3

Bastanchury Ranch Company - Pacific Pump Works - Financial statements 1936 - 1937

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: accounting sheets Bastanchury Ranch (Gaston A. Bastanchury) and Pacific Pump Works.

Box 3, Folder 4

Broadway (130 South) Building - Demolition and New Construction 1936

Scope and Contents

30+ items: construction agreements (various contractors) ; "Specifications for Wrecking" ; accounting lists ; blueprints for 130 S. Broadway (TM property) ; correspondence.

Box 3, Folder 5

California Department of Employment 1940 - 1943

Scope and Contents

Approx. 100 items: correspondence between LAT Personnel and California Department of Employment related to applications for employment benefits ; small number of items from or to Social Security Board ; small number of internal LAT memos.

Box 3, Folder 6

Cal-Mex Land and Cattle Company - Reports 1919 - 1920

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: 20-pp. report in blue-green binder (cover reads "C.M. Ranch"), "Reclamation of the lower Colorado River delta in Mexico" (3/1920) ; report on Colorado River Land Co. "rentals collected" 1/1919 - 4/1920 ; report "Main Canals and Main Lateral Canals on Lands of the Colorado River Land Company..." ; other related reports. Includes Harry Chandler, O.F. Brant correspondence and Reclamation of the Lower Colorado River Delta in Mexico, report by J.D. Allison, consulting engineer

Box 3, Folder 7

Cal-Mex Land and Cattle Company - Photographs ca. 1920

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items (some dupes): "Map of Imperial Development Co. Lands - Lower California, Mexico" (n.d.) ; collection of photo prints of regions adjacent to Colorado River and various canals, the Cudahy Ranch, etc. ; negatives corresponding to the prints.

Box 4

Accounting Department - Alphabetical Files

Box 4, Folder 1

Calpatria State Duck Club 1931

Scope and Contents

Correspondence involving Alamo River Duck Club, references to a game refuge adjacent to Calpatria, CA ; correspondence involving Corwn Zellerbach and Zellerbach Paper Co. ; some sheets of handwritten financial figures ; maps on heavy blueprint paper of land adjacent to the Alamo River (general area of Calpatria, CA). A "Judge" Weller is represented as involved in the land acquisition.

Box 4, Folder 2

Carr, Harry -- Financial File 1933 - 1935

Scope and Contents

L.A. County form, "Full Reconveyance," made by "Harry C. Carr and Alice E. Carr," 1930 ; two copies, "Notice to Trustee of Assignment of Deed of Trust Note" (same names as above), 1933 ; list signed by Harry Carr, "Received of The Times MIrror Company the following documents," 1935.

Box 4, Folder 3

Chandis Securities 1929 - 1933

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and documents such as "Analysis of profit and loss statements," "Journal entries to record increase in capital," balance sheets, lists of holdings. Financial data dates from 1917 to 1933.

Box 4, Folder 4

Chandis Securities Loan to Harry Chandler 1934 - 1935

Scope and Contents

Correspondence ; Assignment of Capital Stock ; handwritten notes related to Chandis deals.

Box 4, Folder 5

Chandler Family Tax Case 1924 - 1925

Scope and Contents

Correspondence of Chandler Family tax case ; correspondence between Downing and Chandler accountants (Thompson & Asso.) ; correspondence with Internal Revenue Service and George M. Thompson, CPA; "Power of Attorney" documents for various Chandler family members.

Box 4, Folder 6

Chandler Family Tax Case (1 of 2) 1927 - 1928

Scope and Contents

Correspondence related to Chandler family tax case, with various attorneys, insurance companies, governmental agencies and George M. Thompson, CPA, included.

Box 4, Folder 7

Chandler Family Tax Case (2 of 2) 1927 - 1928

Scope and Contents

Correspondence related to Chandler family tax case, with various attorneys, insurance companies, governmental agencies and George M. Thompson, CPA, included.

Box 4, Folder 8

Chandler Family Tax Case 1929 - 1931

Scope and Contents

Correspondence related to Chandler family tax case, with various attorneys, accountants, insurance companies included.

Box 4, Folder 9

Chandler Family Tax Case 1932 - 1934

Scope and Contents

Correspondence related to Chandler family tax case, with various attorneys, accountants, insurance companies included. Also bound "Taxpayer's Copy" of "United States Board of Tax Appeals" petition, titled "Ruth Chandler Williamson vs. Commissioner of Internal Revenue."

Box 4, Folder 10

Chandler, Harry -- Death 1944 - 1945

Scope and Contents

Single sheet eulogy on (onion skin) paper, unattributed ; small assortment of dental and medical bills,for services to various members of Chandler family ; a resolution in tribute to Harry Chandler at the time of his death from the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce (stapled to letter on Matson Navigation stationary), 12/7/1944.

Box 5

Accounting Department - Alphabetical Files

Box 5, Folder 1

Circle Bar Cattle Co. - Legal documents 1932

Scope and Contents

7 items: "Number 260...Articles of Incorporation of the Circle-Bar Cattle Company," 20-pp. (expressed in Roman Numerals) ; 2-pp. document, in Spanish, also related to Circle-Bar - Norman Chandler signature at bottom ; 5-pp. translation into English of document related to "property denominated 'San Faustino (on yellow sheets) ; (very brittle) multi-page document headed "1907...Notaria Publica..." ; related correspondence dated ca. 1932 ; stapled (oversize) document of 31-pp., in Spanish, "1205A" is handwritten at the top right corner.

Box 5, Folder 2

Circle Bar Cattle Co. - Maps 1932

Scope and Contents

5 items: three oilcloth (cotton, fiber) small maps of Chandler holdings in Baja California, east of Ensenada, dated 6/1932 ; large map (on heavy blueprint paper) of northern part of Baja California and a portion of state of Sonora, "survey...1879" ; map, 1931, (on heavy white paper) of more northerly section of Baja California and portion of Sonora with affixed letter (1932) describing the "Circle-Bar Cattle Co. holdings and leases in Lower Calif."

Box 5, Folder 3

Circle Bar Cattle Co. - Reports 1932 - 1933

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: five reports headed "Circle Bar Cattle Company - Report of Operations by B.H. Cobine," for 6/30, 7/31, 9/30, 11/30 of 1932, and 2/28/1933 ; report headed "Circle Bar Cattle Co. - Statement showing balance due..." as of 12/31/1932 ; report headed "Circle Bar Cattle Co. - Statement of Liabilities and Bank Accounts Re: Agreement between Harry Chandler and B.H. Cobine," 3/11/1932 ; correspondence related to the Circle-Bar Cattle Co., other entities in correspondence - Colorado River Land Co., the "Estate of Walter K. Bowker," Harry Chandler (in 13-pp. letter to him, 10/10/1932, related to the Circle-Bar Cattle Co., on last page the correspondent writes - "Circle-Bar Cattle Company is now having some trouble with the Mexican government") ; additional financial and legal documents.

Box 5, Folder 4

Circle Bar Cattle Company - Tax Returns 1933 - 1939

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: "Corporation Income and Excess-profits Tax Return for...1933" also 1934, 1936 and 1937 (blue sheets) ; more tax material for the time frame.

Box 5, Folder 5

Circle Bar Cattle Company - Correspondence 1933

Scope and Contents

Approx. 50 items: letters, telegrams and other material related to the financial operations of Circle-Bar Cattle Co. in Baja.

Box 5, Folder 6

Circle Bar Cattle Company - Correspondence 1933

Scope and Contents

Approx. 70 items: memos between Chandler and Downing ; letters, memos, telegrams related to the financial operations of Circle-Bar Cattle Co. in Baja.

Box 5, Folder 7

Circle Bar Cattle Company - Correspondence 1933

Scope and Contents

Approx. 90 items: 2-pp. handwritten letter, 5/20/1933, from "Burt" Cobine to H.E. Downing ; 2-pp. typed letter, 4/17/1933) Cobine to Harry Chandler (Cobine says he is owed over $11,000) ; more correspondence to or from individuals in the "Personal Names" field.

Box 6

Accounting Department - Alphabetical Files

Box 6, Folder 1

Circle Bar Cattle Company - Correspondence 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 95 items: telegrams, notes, a wide array of letters related to the financial operations of Circle-Bar Cattle Co., involving San Diego & Arizona Eastern Railway, Colorado RIver Land, Emilio Garcia (bookkeeper in Ensenada), H.E. Downing, A. Cobine and others.

Box 6, Folder 2

Circle Bar Cattle Company - Correspondence 1935

Scope and Contents

Approx. 85 items: a wide array of letters related to the financial operations of Circle-Bar Cattle Co., involving San Diego & Arizona Eastern Railway, Colorado RIver Land, Emilio Garcia (bookkeeper in Ensenada), H.E. Downing, and others.

Box 6, Folder 3

Circle Bar Cattle Ranch - Correspondence 1937 - 1938

Scope and Contents

Approx. 75 items: correspondence and financial reports related to Circle-Bar Cattle Co. At least one letter dates from well after (1944) the time frame given on the folder.

Box 6, Folder 4

Circulation Dealers Tax Information - Memos and correspondence 1939

Scope and Contents

Approx. 85 items: letters and reports related to circulation dealers tax information.

Box 6, Folder 5

Dana Point Bonds - Correspondence 1936 - 1937

Scope and Contents

Approx. 75 items: correspondence and financial reports related to Dana Point Corp. and real estate dealings in Orange County.

Box 6, Folder 6

Dana Point Bonds - Accounting papers 1936 - 1938

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: accounting reports ; at least one letter from State Controller's Office ; other correspondence related to Dana Point bonds.

Box 6, Folder 7

Dictaphone installation 1938

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: Dictaphone user reports ; ads for rival product - "Acoustigraph" ; Ediphone user reports ; 1928 reprint from System (mag.) ; student dictaphone operator test ; issue of Dictaphone Mouthpiece, 8/1936, cover story "Engineer uses dictaphone in automobile" ; 14-pp. booklet, Centralization vs. Decentralization" (1930) ; 13-pp. booklet, An Office System."

Box 7

Accounting Department - Alphabetical Files

Box 7, Folder 1

Douglas Aircraft Co. - Capital Stock 1942 - 1944

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: two Blyth & Co. receipts for 100 shares of Douglas Aircraft common (stock), 1943 ; one William R. Staats Co. receipt for 100 shares, 1944 ;one Merrill Lynch (etc). receipt for 200 shares ; two Dobbs, Crowe receipts for total of 500 shares ; one copy of Annual Report, Fiscal Year 1943 ; one copy "Notice of Annual Meeting of Stockholders," (4/19/1944) ; related items.

Box 7, Folder 2

Employee compensation - Additional 1921 - 1928

Scope and Contents

Approx. 65 items: collection of financial spreadsheets, correspondence (both typed and handwritten), LAT memos, several pieces of correspondence with Citizens Trust & Savings Bank ; Citizens / TM "Christmas Eve"gift certificates (1920s) ; more.

Box 7, Folder 3

Employee compensation - Additional - Lists of employees 1921 - 1922

Scope and Contents

40+ items: lists of employees preceeded by the explanatory note: "RECEIVED the following named and numbered Additional Compensation vouchers for distribution as per accompanying letter." The lists are all dated either 12/23/1921 or 12/23/1922.

Box 7, Folder 4

Employee compensation - Additional - Lists of employees 1924 - 1925

Scope and Contents

60+ items: lists of employees preceeded by the explanatory note: "RECEIVED the following named and numbered Additional Compensation vouchers for distribution as per accompanying letter." The lists are all dated either 12/24/1924 or 12/24/1925 ; this folder also contains some pieces of correspondence and informational bulletins to employees about distribution of the additional compensation vouchers.

Box 7, Folder 5

Employee compensation - Additional - Lists of employees 1926

Scope and Contents

40+ items: folder contains lists of employees by department, with identifying numbers next to the names ; lists of employees preceeded by the explanatory note: "RECEIVED the following named and numbered Additional Compensation vouchers for distribution as per accompanying letter." The lists are all dated 12/24/1926.

Box 7, Folder 6

Employee compensation - Additional - Lists of employees 1928 - 1929

Scope and Contents

45+ items: lists of employees preceeded by the explanatory note: "RECEIVED the following named and numbered Additional Compensation vouchers for distribution as per accompanying letter." The lists are all dated 12/24/1928 and 19/24/1929.

Box 7, Folder 7

Employee compensation - Additional compensation & vacations (1 of 2) 1936 - 1946

Scope and Contents

Approx. 80: 12-pp. packet, "Mann vs. Hearst," material dated 1939 and 1940 ; memos, letters, reports, announcements, lists of names and more, related to LAT compensation and vacations in the 1936 to 1946 time frame.

Box 7, Folder 8

Employee compensation - Additional compensation & vacations (2 of 2) 1936 - 1946

Scope and Contents

Approx. 80: 12-pp. packet, "Mann vs. Hearst," material dated 1939 and 1940 ; memos, letters, reports, announcements, lists of names and more, related to LAT compensation and vacations in the 1936 to 1946 time frame.

Box 7, Folder 9

Employee compensation - Additional compensation & vacations 1936 - 1943

Scope and Contents

20+ items (20+ sheets): handwritten spreadsheets with various headings, "Recapitulation," "Additional compensation payroll," "Trial balance of additional compensation payroll ledger," etc.

Box 7, Folder 10

Employee compensation - Times Mirror Employees Annual Earnings Report 1955

Scope and Contents

2 items: stapled booklet, stamped "Dec 31 1955" on front, contains alphabetical printouts, identified as "Times MIrror Co. Earnings x Taxes, 1955 ; form W-3 (with enveolpe) from U.S. Treasury Department, "Reconciliation of Income Tax withheld from wages" for The Times Mirror Company.

Box 7, Folder 11

Employee compensation - Times Mirror Employees Annual Earnings Report 1956

Scope and Contents

2 items: alphabetical printout, identified as "Earnings x Taxes, 1956 ; form W-3 (with enveolpe) from U.S. Treasury Department, "Reconciliation of Income Tax withheld from wages" for The Times Mirror Company.

Box 7, Folder 12

Employee compensation - Times Mirror Employees Annual Earnings Report 1957

Scope and Contents

1 item: stapled booklet, stamped "Dec 31 1957" on front, headed "Earnings - Taxes, 1957," alphabetical printout of employee names, salary and taxes withheld.

Box 8

Accounting Department - Alphabetical Files

Box 8, Folder 1

Fernando Valley Feed & Fuel Co. 1918

Scope and Contents

3 items: one sheet of handwritten notes ; two Fernando Valley Feed & Fuel forms (invoices, receipts?).

Box 8, Folder 2

Garbutt, Frank A. circa 1944

Scope and Contents

1 item: faint photocopy of handwritten letter from Marian Otis Chandler to Frank A. Garbutt, date not visible. He had written a "tribute" to Harry Chander, possibly at the time of Chandler's death in 1944, and Marian wanted to thank him. "Because of your long association you could speak with understanding," she wrote.

Box 8, Folder 3

Hill Street Building construction 1920 - 1921

Scope and Contents

9 items: eight invoices from Milwaukee Building Co. (Los Angeles), all stamped "Paid," in the 1920-1921 time frame ; one piece of "scratch" paper with the figure "$5196" on it, and "Paid 11/30/20."

Box 8, Folder 4

Hollywood Blvd. Property 1928 - 1936

Scope and Contents

Approx. 75 items: typed and handwritten correspondence related to properties on Hollywood Blvd. Some of the material is related to the (proposed?) Robin Hood Tavern. Elsewhere mention is made of the "Brokaw property," its upkeep, potential for commercial uses, etc.

Box 8, Folder 5

Florentine Gardens building 1938

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: all but one of these letters are from Frank S. Hodge, contractor, to Jacob Baum, Times Mirror Co., relating to financial issues of construction of a site known as Florentine Gardens. The remaining letter is to Gordon B. Kaufmann, architect.

Box 8, Folder 6

Florentine Gardens Restaurant 1938 - 1941

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items related to "Florentine Gardens," a restaurant: invoices related to installation of "broadcast and sound equipment," ice machines, dining room furniture, kitchen equipment ; additional paperwork related to purchase or installation of items listed above.

Box 8, Folder 7

Florentine Gardens - Audit file 1939 - 1944

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: profit and loss statements for Florentine Gardens ; memos, correspondence, balance sheets ; 5-pp. copy, "Excerpts from Leas dated (8/31/1938) between The TIMES MIRROR COMPANY and G. BRACCINI, INC. ; (stapled on gray backing) "Florentine Gardens, Inc., Comparative Balance Sheet" - 4/30/1941 and 8/31/1941 ; etc.

Box 8, Folder 8

Super Market Leasing Co. - Hollymart Market 1940

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: various account spread sheets for TM owned Hollymart Market.

Box 8, Folder 9

Palms Grill & Hawaii Theatre 1945 - 1951

Scope and Contents

Approx. 75 items: correspondence, handwritten notes, contractor proposals and other items related to operations and accounting of Palms Grill and Hawaii Theatre, businesses on Hollywood Blvd.

Box 8, Folder 10

Palms Grill & Hawaii Theatre 1952 - 1957

Scope and Contents

Approx. 70 items: brief notes, letters, financial spreadsheets, set of photographs of "new Carlos Ave. at Hawaii auto park...looking west (1/18/1953),

Box 8, Folder 11

Palms Grill - statements of profit and loss 1954 - 1959

Scope and Contents

Approx. 45 items: records headed "Palms Grill - Statement of Profit & Loss," or "Statement of Income Account" for specified time frames. Many of the records show "William Klute, DBA, Palms Grill."

Box 8, Folder 12

Homeseekers Investment & Building Co. 1932 - 1938

Scope and Contents

Approx. 50 items: several "Loan Receipt Records" of Southern California Building and Loan Assn. ; correspondence - much of it from Downing to Harry Chandler ; material on real estate holdings.

Box 8, Folder 13

Homeseekers Investment & Building Co. 1936 - 1944

Scope and Contents

Approx. 80 items: letters, forms, rental records, other materials and legal documents. Also included is a packet of approx. 10-pp. including "Business Career and Activity of E.C. Nelson and several letters of recommendation for that individual.

Box 8, Folder 14

Hotchkiss, L.D. - financial file 1941 - 1948

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: collection of property records for L.D. Hotchkiss and Vera Hotchkiss (La Canada residence) from Title Guarantee & Trust and War Damage Corp.

Box 9

Accounting Department - Alphabetical Files

Box 9, Folder 1

International Business Machines Corporation - Hollerith Tabulating Installation 1937 - 1949

Scope and Contents

Approx. 75 items: collected correspondence between representatives of IBM and Harry Bowers, H.E. Downing and other LAT executives. Also some in-house LAT memos on IBM equipment and billing.

Box 9, Folder 2

International Business Machines Corporation - Hollerith Tabulating Installation 1937 - 1946

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: bound report (blue covers), "International Business Machines - Proposal from the Tabulating Machine Division...submitted to The TImes MIrror Company," 8/24/1937 ; bound report (blue covers), "International Business Machines - "Tabulating Procedure - Times Mirror Co., for Mr. H.E. Downing ; ads, booklets and spreadsheets related to installation of tabulating equipment at TM businesses.

Box 9, Folder 3

International Fixed Calendar League 1932 - 1938

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: brochures, newsletters, charts advocating changes in the yearly calendar in use at the time.

Box 9, Folder 4

Kirkpatrick, Frances Chandler Estate 1935 - 1944

Scope and Contents

Ledger sheets, account statements, memoranda, and correspondence regarding the accounts of the Frances Chandler Kirkpatrick Estate.

Box 9, Folder 5

Kirkpatrick, Frances Chandler Estate (1 of 2) 1925 - 1938

Scope and Contents

Correspondence, account lists, and other material related to the Frances Chandler Kirkpatrick estate

Box 9, Folder 6

Kirkpatrick, Frances Chandler Estate (2 of 2) 1925 - 1938

Scope and Contents

Correspondence, account lists, and other material related to the Frances Chandler Kirkpatrick estate

Box 9, Folder 7

Knowland, William - Oakland Tribune Loan 1938 - 1939

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: legal documents related to a loan by TM to the Oakland Tribune, and correspondence between representatives of TM and representatives of The Tribune, including Publisher J.R. Knowland and Asst. Publisher William Knowland. Also circulation statements, lineage and rates (1935 - 1937) and dividends paid.

Box 9, Folder 8

KTTV Studios and Office Building Construction 1948

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: correspondence and agreement documents between TM and various contractors and architects and correspondence between TM and CBS in connection with construction at station KTTV

Box 9, Folder 9

Log Cabin Mining Venture 1930 - 1932

Scope and Contents

Correspondence, photographs, and status reports related to operations of California mines in which Times Mirror (or Chandis) had an interest involving Harry Chandler, Frank Garbutt, H.E. Downing, Harry Bradley, and others, the Log Cabin Mine, etc.

Box 9, Folder 10

Log Cabin Mining Venture 1931 - 1933

Scope and Contents

Correspondence related to operations of California mines in which Times Mirror (or Chandis) had an interest involving Harry Chandler, Frank Garbutt, H.E. Downing, Harry Bradley, and others, the Log Cabin Mine, etc.

Box 10

Accounting Department - Alphabetical Files

Box 10, Folder 1

Log Cabin MIning Venture 1929 - 1932

Scope and Contents

Correspondence, memoranda, and receipts related to Chandler mining interests

Box 10, Folder 2

Log Cabin MIning Venture - Correspondence 1931

Scope and Contents

Approx. 90 items: correspondence related to operations of California mines in which TM (or Chandis) had an interest involving Harry Chandler, Frank Garbutt, H.E. Downing, J.H. Briney, U.S. Dept. of the Interior, and others, the Log Cabin Mine, etc.

Box 10, Folder 3

Log Cabin Mining Venture - correspondence 1932 - 1933

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: a collection of letters between Alice Clark Ryan, Harry Chandler, H.E. Downing, H.R. Bradley and others on conditions at the mine. Mrs. Ryan complained of ill treatment by H.E. Downing and criticized Bradley. Progressing through the dates in order and interesting view of varying opinions about the mining operations emerge.

Box 10, Folder 4

Log Cabin Mining Venture - correspondence 1934 - 1937

Scope and Contents

Approx. 80 items: Correspondence regarding mining operations

Box 10, Folder 5

Log Cabin Mining Venture 1938 - 1939

Scope and Contents

Approx. 120 items: correspondence related to Log Cabin Mining, including mention of litigation being pursued during the 1938 - 1939 time frame. Includes a 9-pp. letter to "Mrs. [Alice Clark?] Ryan" (n.d.), which opens "I promised to write a memorandum..." This material is, by virtue of being in this folder, assumed to be about "Log Cabin Mining." Mutual Gold Corp. is mentioned in the text, as are "Mr. Chandler" and "Mr. Downing."

Box 10, Folder 6

Log Cabin Mining Venture 1940 - 1941

Scope and Contents

100+ items: correspondence related to Log Cabin Mining involving H.E. Downing, Harry Chandler, Alice Clark Ryan, Frank Garbutt, Mutual Gold Corp., Chandis Securities, etc. Some items contain financial figures.

Box 10, Folder 7

Log Cabin Mining Venture 1942 - 1944

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: correspondence among Frank Garbutt (Log Cabin Mines manager), Harry Chandler, H.E. Downing, and others related to Log Cabin Mining in SIerra Nevada Mountains.

Box 10, Folder 8

Log Cabin Mining Venture - trial balances & invoices 1929 - 1932

Scope and Contents

Approx. 125 items: trial balance sheets (financial ledgers) for Log Cabin Mining ; other financial reports including some payroll records ; materials from (Cal.) State Compensation Insurance Fund ; expense records for inspection trips to Bridgeport and Leevining, CA. ; more.

Box 11

Accounting Department - Alphabetical Files

Box 11, Folder Space 9

Los Angeles Times Wireless, Inc. - Corporation documents 1928

Scope and Contents

1 item: book with heavy (maroon and black) leather binding, many blank pages, towards back of the book following LAT Wireless Inc. records are bound in: Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws, Minutes - first meeting of stockholders (all 1928).

Box 11, Folder 1

Log Cabin Mining Venture - various legal documents. 1928, 1930

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: "Final Decree of Divorce" for Alice Clark Ryan vs. Russell C. Ryan (1928) ; "Survey No. 6052 - Log Cabin No. 2 Lode" (1910) ; "Proof of Posting Notice and Plat of Claims" (1930) ; application from Chandis Securities to U.S. Dept. of the Interior on "withdrawing certain lands from Owens Valley Project..." (1920) ; related correspondence and documents.

Box 11, Folder 2

Los Angeles Suburban Homes Co. 1910

Scope and Contents

2 items: map of town sites in the San Fernando Valley. The map is titled "Van Nuys - Lankershim Lands." Surveyor - Y.J. (or V.J.) Rowan, 1910. The area shown included, west to east, the towns of Owensmouth, Marian and Van Nuys, with the Santa Monica Mountains to the south. Area marked "Not a part of this subdivision" is today's Sepulveda Basin ; printout of information sheet on another edition of same map from Huntington Rare Books Map Collection. NOTE: the town site of "Marian" was originally named for Harry Chandler's wife. The district is now know as Reseda.

Box 11, Folder 3

LAT Charities, Inc. - Boys' Club construction 1948 - 1950

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: letters, reports, a copy of the legal "Agreement" between Los Angeles TImes Charities, Inc., and Rowland H. Crawford, architect, "to erect the "Times Boys' CLub ...at 2633-45 Pasadena Avenue, Los Angeles, California" ; more.

Box 11, Folder 4

LAT Charities - correspondence 1951 - 1954

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: letters, financial reports, more ; 2-pp. "Contract" with Henry S. Branham (contractor) in which he "agrees to build a swimming pool for Los Angeles Area Council, Boy Scouts of America...at Sheep Creek, Lake Arrowhead, County of San Bernardino..." ; two blueprints - "Swimming pool" and "Shower building," for John Case, Structural Engineer (1952) ; records of other activities of LAT Charities.

Box 11, Folder 5

LAT Rifle and Pistol Club 1940 - 1942

Scope and Contents

Approx. 90 items: correspondence (ca. 1942) with representatives of the U.S. Army arranging for Army use of the facilities ; general correspondence related to operations and goals of the club.

Box 11, Folder 6

LAT Rifle and Pistol Club 1943 - 1947

Scope and Contents

Approx. 85 items: correspondence related to Pistol and Rifle Club's cooperation with 16th Quartermaster Training Regiment ; correspondence with other U.S. Army units related to permission to use the firing range facilities without charge to the government ; more.

Box 11, Folder 7

LAT Rifle and Pistol Club - gun control ordinance 1943 - 1946

Scope and Contents

Approx. 45 items: envelope of deposit slips, Farmers and Merchants Bank (of L.A.), 1944 - 1946 ; correspondence with, bulletins from and ephemera related to the National Rifle Association ; more.

Box 11, Folder 8

Los Angeles Times Wireless, Inc. - Stock book 1928

Scope and Contents

1 item: stock certificates No. 1 - 50 for Los Angeles Times Wireless, Inc. (binding removed). The first three certificates are filled out in the names of R.W. Trueblood, H.E. Downing and Arthur Crum.

Box 12

Accounting Department - Alphabetical Files

Box 12, Folder 1

Los Angeles Times Wireless - correspondence 1928 - 1931

Scope and Contents

Approx. 75 items: memos, letters, bank and government documents related to the incorporation and operation of Los Angeles Times Wireless ; 4-pp. "Articles of Incorporation" ; 15-pp. document, on blue backing, being an application of LAT Wireless to issue stock ; more.

Box 12, Folder 2

Martin, E.N. 1917 - 1920

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: correspondence related to Theatre Arts Alliance of Hollywood and related to real estate dealings, and related to a traffic accident "Miss Chandler and her mother" were involved in, and other matters in which Martin represented them.

Box 12, Folder 3

Martin, E.N. 1919 - 1920

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: correspondence, invoices and other material related to the operations of Fernando Valley Feed & Fuel. Many items of correspondence involve attorney E.N. Martin. One letter, 6/3/1919, is from Myron Wells of First National Bank of Los Angeles to Martin on the subject of "approximately twenty acres of land...located immediately south of Oneonta Junction [Fremont & Huntington Dr.] on the lines of the Pacific Electric Railway in South Pasadena." Huntington Hall, a school for girls, is also mentioned as being on this property

Box 12, Folder 4

Martin, E.N. - Harrison Gray Otis Estate 1917 - 1920

Scope and Contents

Approx. 55 items: several pieces of correspondence, 1917-1918, between Valley Concrete Pipe Co. and representatives of the Estate of Harrison Gray Otis related to a dispute over payments on work done by Valley ; collection of cashier's check documentation from State Bank of Owensmouth payable to Otis Estate ; one letter, 11/17/1917, to Miss Mary Housel, at Huntington Hall [S. Pasadena girls school], urging payment of $11,000 owed to the estate of Harrison Gray Otis, which Mr. (Harry) Chandler will sign in place of Gen. Otis ; more.

Box 12, Folder 5

Martin, E.N. - Santa Monica Real Estate 1920

Scope and Contents

8 items: correspondence involving Martin, Schader and others related to Santa Monica real estate, 1920.

Box 12, Folder 6

E.N. Martin - Southwest Company 1918 - 1920

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: collection of financial memos, receipts, reports, etc., related to operations of Southwest Company, 1918 - 1920.

Box 12, Folder 7

E.N. Martin - Van Nuys Blvd. Land Company & Southwest Company 1916 - 1920

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: a collection of tax documents related to Van Nuys Blvd. Land Co. and letters related to operations of the Southwest Company.

Box 12, Folder 8

McPherron, A.M., Estate 1936 - 1938

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: letters, financial reports--balance sheets, income & expense data--and other material on status of Estate of A.M. McPherron.

Box 12, Folder 9

Mid-Continent Pump Supply Co. 1932 - 1937

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: letters and documents related to stock disbursement, 7-pp. "Agreement" (1932) between Dunbar, Van Matre, George Bigelow, A.R. Weis, Mid-Continent Pump Supply and Pacific Pump Works ; packet of material involving Pacific Pump Works and H.E. Downing of TM ; more.

Box 12, Folder 10

Montecito Heights Trust & Montecito Improvement Co. 1931 - 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 80 items: letters, financial reports and other material generally related to Montecito Improvment Co. (TM subsidiary?), George L. Eastman and touching on development of the Montecito Heights as a residential area.

Box 12, Folder 11

Montecito Heights Trust 1935 - 1938

Scope and Contents

Approx. 80 items: the most frequently occuring names in this correspondence are Downing, Eastman, W.R. Faires and, to a lesser degree, Harry Chandler related to Montecito Heights land and financial activities.

Box 12, Folder 12

Montecito Heights Trust 1939 - 1943

Scope and Contents

Approx. 80 items: bank records, IRS material, real estate material, involving H.E. Downing, George L. Eastman and others. Coast Federal Savings appears in the correspondence frequently.

Box 13

Accounting Department - Alphabetical Files

Box 13, Folder 1

Newspaper Analysis Service 1938 - 1939

Scope and Contents

2 items: report, multiple charts, "Newspaper Group No. B-1," 10/1938 ; report, multiple charts, "Newspaper Group C-1, Seventh Period 1939."

Box 13, Folder 2

Newspaper Analysis Service 1946

Scope and Contents

8 items: seven reports for "Newspaper Group No. C-1," for 1/1946 - 6/1946 and 10/1946 ; one report for "Newspaper Group No. D-1," 2/1946.

Box 13, Folder 3

Newspaper Analysis Service - Correspondence 1938 - 1940

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: correspondence involving H.E. Downing, Norman Chandler and Cooke Coen , Gen. Mgr. of Newspaper Analysis Service, 1938 - 1940.

Box 13, Folder 4

Newspaper Analysis Service 1946, 1951

Scope and Contents

Approx. 45 items: financial and other reports plus correspondence involving Norman Chandler, H.W. Bowers (TM Treasurer) and Cooke Coen , Gen. Mgr. of Newspaper Analysis Service, 1946 - 1951.

Box 13, Folder 5

Production - Paper waste report 1926

Scope and Contents

1 item: 2-pp. report, "Paper waste of 1926," 1/22/1927. Addressed to "Mr. Downing, signed "Ballard."

Box 13, Folder 6

Newsprint conservation - War Production Board and ANPA publications 1944 - 1945

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: 45-pp. booklet, transcript of War Production Board's "Appeals Board -- Los Angeles Newspapers," 11/29/1944, Washington, DC ; a collection of bulletins of WPB and American Newspaper Publishers Assn. related to newsprint conservation.

Box 13, Folder 7

Newsprint conservation - Correspondence 1943

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: memos on LAT newsprint conservation and letters and other information from War Production Board.

Box 13, Folder 8

Newsprint conservation 1944

Scope and Contents

Approx. 75 items: collection of "Summary of Meeting" reports for the Newspaper Industry Advisory Committee (1944) ; memos, letters, reports, etc., related to newsprint conservation and some other wartime issues.

Box 13, Folder 9

Newsprint conservation 1945

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: letters and telegrams between Norman Chandler and representatives of This Week (magazine), San Francisco Chronicle and W.E. Anderman (War Production Board?) ; other information related to newsprint conservation.

Box 13, Folder 10

Newsprint conservation orders - ABC Reports 1943 - 1944

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: audit reports for various L.A. newspapers--The Times, Daily News, Examiner, etc.--for 1943 - 1944 ; Publisher's Statement for L.A. newspapers, 1944.

Box 13, Folder 11

Owl Drug Co. 1934 - 1945

Scope and Contents

Approx. 45 items: collection of Sales Reports from The Owl Drug Co. to Southwest Company (TM) ; correspondence between representatives of The Owl Drug Co. and Southwest Co.

Box 13, Folder 12

Owl Drug Co. - Audit files 1938 - 1943

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: audit files (financial spreadsheets) for The Owl Drug Company for the time frame 1938 - 1943.

Box 14

Accounting Department - Alphabetical Files

Box 14, Folder 1

Pacific Coast Salesbook Co. (1 of 2) 1928 - 1939

Scope and Contents

Approx. 85 items: correspondence between LAT representatives and Pacific Coast Salesbook Co. and related correspondence ; tax forms related to Pacific Coast Salesbook ; Power of Attorney documents for various TM employees ; booklet from Bureau of Internal Revenue (1925 revision), "Conference and practice requirements" ; more.

Box 14, Folder 2

Pacific Coast Salesbook Co. (2 of 2) 1928 - 1939

Scope and Contents

Approx. 85 items: correspondence between LAT representatives and Pacific Coast Salesbook Co. and related correspondence ; tax forms related to Pacific Coast Salesbook ; Power of Attorney documents for various TM employees ; booklet from Bureau of Internal Revenue (1925 revision), "Conference and practice requirements" ; more.

Box 14, Folder 3

Pfaffinger, Frank - California Imperial Valley Vineyards, Inc. 1924

Scope and Contents

Approx. 7 items: correspondence between Times representatives and California Imperial Valley Vineyards, Inc., on various subjects.

Box 14, Folder 4

Pfaffinger, Frank - mortgage & pledge 1935 - 1939

Scope and Contents

Approx. 45 items: real estate information, mortgage information ; more.

Box 14, Folder 5

Pfaffinger, Frank - Ocean Pier tract, Long Beach 1915

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: contractor invoices and various correspondence related to construction of a bulkhead and sidewalk along Block N, Ocean Pier tract, Long Beach, in 1915 ; 2-pp. "Specifications for...piling and...bulkhead" (2 copies) for same property ; more.

Box 14, Folder 6

Pfaffinger, Frank - Wickersham account 1928 - 1930

Scope and Contents

Approx. 90 items: correspondence, notes and invoices related to a complicated financial situation (in one letter called a "mess") which seems to have involved many persons, a great deal of money, trusts, lawsuits, and rents. The file includes a wide range of items, even an invoice from The Cheesewright Studios (decorators) for curtains, rods, brackets and dry cleaning. The next file in the box refers to the Pfaffinger - Wichersham Trust.

Box 14, Folder 7

Pfaffinger, Frank - Wickersham Account (1 of 2) 1928 - 1930

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: multi-page "Title Trust Agreement" (1/7/1928) - "Whereas...(Frank X. Pfaffinger) has loaned to Sam Wickersham...the sum of...$185,000" ; 10-pp. "Pfaffinger - Wickersham Trust Statement," 10/1/1929 ; 46-pp. Agreement of "Property Transferred" related to above Trust (with brown backing) ; invoices, notes, financial statements ; 49-pp. bound "Summary," cover title is "Wickersham Collection Chinese Ceramics" by Herbert J. Devine, 10/1930 ; more.

Box 14, Folder 8

Pfaffinger, Frank - Wickersham Account (2 of 2) 1928 - 1930

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: multi-page "Title Trust Agreement" (1/7/1928) - "Whereas...(Frank X. Pfaffinger) has loaned to Sam Wickersham...the sum of...$185,000" ; 10-pp. "Pfaffinger - Wickersham Trust Statement," 10/1/1929 ; 46-pp. Agreement of "Property Transferred" related to above Trust (with brown backing) ; invoices, notes, financial statements ; 49-pp. bound "Summary," cover title is "Wickersham Collection Chinese Ceramics" by Herbert J. Devine, 10/1930 ; more.

Box 14, Folder 9

Pfaffinger, Frank - Wickersham Account 1926 - 1928

Scope and Contents

Approx. 45 items: envelopes, notes, letters, photocopies of telegrams, invoices, petty cash vouchers ; 9/21/1927 issue of The Daily Notification Sheet (Business changes and record items) ; more.

Box 14, Folder 10

Pfaffinger - Wickersham Trust 1928

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: notes, letters, financial statements, invoices, involving the Pfaffinger - Wickersham Trust, and other material from Faries and Williamson, attorneys at law.

Box 14, Folder 11

Pfaffinger, Frank - Correspondence and escrow agreements 1923 - 1930

Scope and Contents

7 items: correspondence and escrow agreements, 1923 - 1930, involving F.X. Pfaffinger and/or Times-Mirror Company.

Box 15

Accounting Department - Alphabetical Files

Box 15, Folder 1

Pfaffinger, Minnie 1907 - 1946

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: 10-pp. (in binder) "Declaration of Trust, No. R-10420, Title Insurance and Trust Company," 1940 ; "Lease (5/1/1940), related to real property - "Lot Twenty...Section Twenty...Subdivision No. 1 of the property of the Porter Land and Water Company" - "9749 Haskell Ave., San Fernando," is penciled in ; more.

Box 15, Folder 2

Pilgrimage Play Association 1933 - 1941

Scope and Contents

Approx. 45 items: bank books and check books for Security-First National Bank of Los Angeles, assigned to H.E. Downing as trustee for Harry Chandler and M.R. Clarke ; canceled checks on same bank ; legal documents of the estates of Erskine M. Ross ; 3-pp. "Agreement releasing and satisfying certain indebtedness," involving Marie R. Clark, Harry Chandler, and Pilgrimage Play Association ; more.

Box 15, Folder 3

Plaza de Los Angeles 1939

Scope and Contents

Sheet listing contributions for China City Development

Box 15, Folder 4

Press Wireless, Inc. - correspondence 1944 - 1947

Scope and Contents

Approx. 55 items: letters, reports, income statements, records of stocks, etc. spreadsheets ; 16-pp. brochure, "Wireless Press," ca. 1947 ; more.

Box 15, Folder 5

Press Wireless, Inc. - Report and Accounts 1945

Scope and Contents

2 items: two reports, both titled "Report and Accounts (12/31/1945)," prepared by Price, Waterhouse & Co. (New York). One is 22-pp. and 3 exhibits at back of binder. The second is 11-pp. and 2 exhibits at back. Handwritten note on cover of one report (in pencil) reads "This outfit is in a horrible financial mess. This report for your files."

Box 15, Folder 6

Press Wireless, Inc. - Special Directors' Meeting 1947

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items (much of the material may be considered one long report to be introduced at the Directors' Meeting. File includes: packet of information in brown binder, titled "Directors' Report (4/24/1947) Press Wireless Manufacturing Corporation" ; annual meeting report ; income statements ; balance sheets, 1946 net billings, figures related to many aspects of Press Wireless' operations and financial status.

Box 15, Folder 7

R. Hoe & Co. 1937

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: letters, telegrams, diagrams, and other materials which constituted the correspondence between Times Mirror and R. Hoe & Co. of New York City (1937).

Box 15, Folder 8

Rancho Cienega Corp. 1936 - 1948

Scope and Contents

Approx. 75 items: letters, reports, stock & bond forms and other correspondence between Rancho Cienega Corp., Southwest Land Co. and other entities ; 2-pp. (gray backing) "Rancho Cienega Corporation - Financial Statements" 3/31/1940 ; LAT tearsheet, 2/12/1940, "The F.H.A. (Federal Housing Admin.) in St. Louis" ; report (on gray backing) "Rancho Cienega Corporation - Financial Statements" 3/31/1939 (similar statements for 1937 and 1938) ; more.

Box 15, Folder 9

Rancho Cienega Corp. - Thousand Gardens, Inc. - Annual Reports (1 of 2) 1942 - 1947

Scope and Contents

8 items: "Thousand Gardens, Inc. - Annual Report, As of (3/31/1943) ; same title for dates 9/30/1943, 3/31/1944, 9/30/1944, 3/31/1945, 9/30/1945, 3/31/1946, 3/31/1947.

Box 15, Folder 10

Rancho Cienega Corp. - Thousand Gardens, Inc. - Annual Reports (2 of 2) 1942 - 1947

Scope and Contents

8 items: "Thousand Gardens, Inc. - Annual Report, As of (3/31/1943) ; same title for dates 9/30/1943, 3/31/1944, 9/30/1944, 3/31/1945, 9/30/1945, 3/31/1946, 3/31/1947.

Box 15, Folder 11

Rancho Cienega Corp. - Rancho Cienega Properties, Inc. - Annual reports 1942 - 1947

Scope and Contents

8 items: "Rancho Cienega Properties, Inc. - Annual Report, As of (3/31/1942) ; same title for dates 3/31/1942, 3/31/1943, 3/31/1944, 9/30/1944, 3/31/1945, 9/30/1945, 3/31/1946, 3/31/1947.

Box 16

Accounting Department - Alphabetical Files

Box 16, Folder 1

1744A - Realty Research Bureau, correspondence, 1940 - 1941. I / 16 / 1. 1940 - 1941

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: letters, reports, brochures, forms, and other material related to real estate and real estate taxation, especially in California ; multi-page text of a California "Initiative measure...[related to] Tax on Gross Receipts," (n.d.) ; two complete issues of California Real Estate Taxpayer, 6/1941 and 7/1941, which voice the concerns of "the Forgotten Taxpayer" ; more.

Box 16, Folder 2

Republican National Committee contributions 1928 - 1938

Scope and Contents

8 items; receipt slip for Harry Chandler's 1928 contribution of $8,500 to RNC ; letter, 11/4/1932, signed "For Harry Chandler, to James Page, Chairman of the Republican National Committee, which accompanied a $7,250 check to RNC ; more forms (& envelopes) related to RNC contributions ; letter, 11/1/1938, from H.E. Downing to Harry Chandler

Box 16, Folder 3

Salaries 1930

Scope and Contents

3 items: memo, 5/31/1930, to FXP (Frank X. Pfaffinger) and HED (H.E. Downing) from HC (Harry Chandler) asking them to investigate to see "if we are not overloaded [with employees] in certain places where there has been a loss of business..." ; 3-pp. financial report (poss. a response to HC above) "Comparative record of payrolls..."

Box 16, Folder 4

San Fernando Mission Land Company 1921 - 1927

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: canceled checks ; a check book from Citizens National Bank of Los Angeles ; 1-pp. financial report, "Harry Chandler - trustee for Mission Land Co. - shareholder statement of receipts and disbursements to (6/8/1921)" ; more.

Box 16, Folder 5

San Fernando Mission Land Co. 1921 - 1925

Scope and Contents

Approx. 8 items (with one large packet counted as one item): map (on blueprint paper) of Tract No. 3591 in Los Angeles near boundary with City of San Fernando ; financial data reports of San Fernando Mission Land Co. ; large packet, approx. 35 oversize sheets, with financial information on Tract 3591; more.

Box 16, Folder 6

San Fernando Mission Land Co. 1919 - 1926

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: memos ; letters ; a "Memorandum of Agreement" (1919) between Minnie Pfaffinger and Janss Company related to "certain real property" ; a partially completed "Oil and Gas Lease" form ; financial spreadsheets ; more.

Box 16, Folder 7

San Fernando Mission Land Co. (1 of 2) 1921 - 1927

Scope and Contents

Approx. 65 items: memos ; packets of "City and County Tax Receipt(s) for 1921, 1922, 1923 (some related to Tract 3591 ; handwritten notes (Gregg shorthand) ; letter, 3/9/1922, from Janss Investment Co. to H.E. Downing ;large collection of financial reports titled "3591 Collections" ; more.

Box 16, Folder 8

San Fernando Mission Land Co. (2 of 2) 1921 - 1927

Scope and Contents

Approx. 65 items: memos ; packets of "City and County Tax Receipt(s) for 1921, 1922, 1923 (some related to Tract 3591 ; handwritten notes (Gregg shorthand) ; letter, 3/9/1922, from Janss Investment Co. to H.E. Downing ;large collection of financial reports titled "3591 Collections" ; more.

Box 16, Folder 9

Shell Oil Company - service station 1934 - 1936

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: letters, memos, Title Insurance and Trust Co. forms, bill or sale documents related, in the main, to dealings between Southwest Land Co. and Shell Oil Co. The names of Harry Chandler, Marian Otis Chandler, Frank X. Pfaffinger and Elizabeth Pfaffinger appear in the material.

Box 16, Folder 10

Southern California Enterprises/Hollywood Palladium 1937 - 1948

Scope and Contents

Approx. 70 items: 9-pp. "Analytical report on property known as the 'Palladium' - Lots 2 and 3, Tract 11421, Los Angeles, Calif." ; complete issue of Hollywood Palladium Life, 10/1944 ; memos, letters, reports, invoices, material related to System Auto Parks, Ltd. ; small collection of correspondence between Paramount Pictures, Inc. and Times Mirror ; more.

Box 17

Accounting Department - Alphabetical Files

Box 17, Folder 1

Southern California Enterprises/Hollywood Palladium 1947 - 1956

Scope and Contents

Approx. 80 items: letters, notes, financial reports, and invoices related to inspections, improvements and repairs for Southern Califonria Enterprises and its subsidiary, the Hollywood Palladium.

Box 17, Folder 2

Southern California Enterprises/Hollywood Palladium - Annual reports 1942 - 1956

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: cover letters and copies of annual reports headed "SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISES, INC. - REPORT ON EXAMINATION FOR THE FIFTY-TWO WEEKS ENDED (with date)." ; booklets, dated between 1942 and 1949, "Hollywood Palladium...Annual Report" (These reports were released in late February or early March each year) ; 5-pp. report, "Analytical report on property known as the "Palladium," 7/16/1948.

Box 17, Folder 3

Southern California Enterprises/Hollywood Palladium - Audit files (1 of 2) 1939 - 1945

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: letters, financial spreadsheets, audit files for Southern California Enterprises (the Palladium Ballroom-Cafe) for the time frame 1939 to 1945.

Box 17, Folder 4

Southern California Enterprises/Hollywood Palladium - Audit files (2 of 2) 1939 - 1945

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: letters, financial spreadsheets, audit files for Southern California Enterprises (the Palladium Ballroom-Cafe) for the time frame 1939 to 1945.

Box 17, Folder 5

Southern California Enterprises/Hollywood Palladium - Chattel mortgage 1940 - 1946

Scope and Contents

Documents related to two chattel mortgages given by Southern California Enterprises in 1943 and 1946. Other related items in the folder are dated 1940, etc.

Box 17, Folder 6

Southern California Enterprises/Hollywood Palladium - Construction correspondence 1937 - 1941, 1948

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: letters, memos, and a blueprint diagram of (a portion?) of "Hollywood Palladium, 6215 Sunset Boulevard." Also a 9-pp. report, with diagrams/maps of surrounding neighborhood, titled "Analytical report on property known as the 'Palladium,' " 7/16/1948.

Box 17, Folder 7

Southern California Enterprises/Hollywood Palladium 1940 - 1941

Scope and Contents

Approx. 45 items: letters, reports, "Certificate(s) of Payment," "Change order(s)" from Office of Gordon B. Kaufmann, other documents.

Box 18

Accounting Department - Alphabetical Files

Box 18, Folder 1

Southern California Enterprises, Hollywood Palladium (1 of 2) 1940 - 1941

Scope and Contents

Approx. 60 items: letters, remittance statements, purchase orders, invoices, and check registers related to a $75,000 deposit with TM Co. in the 1940 - 1941 time frame.

Box 18, Folder 2

Southern California Enterprises, Hollywood Palladium (2 of 2) 1940 - 1941

Scope and Contents

Approx. 60 items: letters, remittance statements, purchase orders, invoices, and check registers related to a $75,000 deposit with TM Co. in the 1940 - 1941 time frame.

Box 18, Folder 3

Southern California Enterprises/ Hollywood Palladium 1940 - 1941

Scope and Contents

Approx. 85 items: letters, memos, invoices, rental & lease data, other financial records related to operation of the Hollywood Palladium between 1937 and 1955.

Box 18, Folder 4

Southern California Enterprises/Hollywood Palladium - Radio City Auto Park 1939

Scope and Contents

2 items: 5 part financial statement for Radio City Auto Park, 9/1939 - 10/1939 ; accompanying cover letter from J.H. Jefferson, Auditor, to TM, attention Jacob Baum.

Box 18, Folder 5

Southern California Enterprises/Hollywood Palladium 1940 - 1951

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: letters, memos, forms related to issue and transfer of stock in The (Hollywood) Palladium by Southern California Enterprises.

Box 18, Folder 6

Southern California Telephone companies - Directories 1910 - 1933

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: letters, notes, bulletins and agreements all related to printing of telephone directories by TImes Mirror for Pacific Telephone and Telegraph, Home Telephone and Telegraph, etc.

Box 18, Folder 7

Southern California Telephone companies - Printing agreements 1921, 1926

Scope and Contents

Approx. 8 items: "Agreement," on blue backing, multi-page, dated 2/28/1921, between Southern California Telephone Company and Times Mirror Printing and Binding House ; packet of material--examples of classified ads--dated 11/5/1926, with typed list addressed to "Mr. Crabill, Manager, Times MIrror Printing & BInding House."

Box 18, Folder 8

Southern California Telephone companies - Printing contracts 1930 - 1938

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: contracts with letters and other material related to those contracts between Southern California Telephone Company and Times Mirror Printing and Binding House in the 1930 through 1938 time frame.

Box 18, Folder 9

Southern California Telephone companies 1932 - 1941

Scope and Contents

Approx. 65 items: memos, letters and other other items, many involving Harrison Chandler and H.E. Downing. Also much correspondence with Southern California Telephone Co., much of this addressed to Harrison Chandler.

Box 19

Accounting Department - Alphabetical Files

Box 19, Folder 1

Southwest Company 1934 - 1945

Scope and Contents

Approx. 75 items: letters, forms, financial reports ; documents including "Offer [by Philip Chandler] to purchase from Southwest Company, a Nevada Corporation, ...(997) shares of the capital stock..." (5/15/1934) ; "Memorandum of Agreement," between TM and Southwest Company, both of these on blue backing ; several documents and forms produced by the State of Nevada ; Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Los Angeles bankbook for Philip Chandler (1935).

Box 19, Folder 2

Southwest Company - Trust No. A-4205 1935, 1938

Scope and Contents

5 items: complete issue of The State Bar Journal (Calif.), Vol. XIII, No. 2 - 2/1938 ; memos and letters related to Trust A-4205.

Box 19, Folder 3

Southwest Company - Trust No. A-4205 - Audit reports 1917 - 1927

Scope and Contents

5 items: bound in folders, ranging from 7-pp. to about 50-pp. "Audit Report - Title Insurance and Trust Company, Trust No. A-4205...by Harry K. Hill (CPA)," for dates ranging from 1917 to 1927.

Box 19, Folder 4

Tejon Ranch Company 1944 - 1948

Scope and Contents

Approx. 70 items: letters, balance sheets, legal and banking documents related to ownership and operation of Tejon Ranch in the Tehachapi Mountains, fifty miles north of Los Angeles. Includes: "Minutes of meeting of Bondholders' Committee (11/30/1944)" ; multiple copies of "Request - To Title Insurance and Trust Company... (subordination agreement)" ; collected correspondence of the Tejon Ranch Co. for the period 1944 - 1948.

Box 19, Folder 5

Tejon Ranch Company - Committee for Bondholders 1945 - 1948

Scope and Contents

Approx. 50 items: cover letters, reports, documents, balance sheets, statements of profit and loss for Tejon Ranch. Also deed of trust materials, grant deeds and other legal and financial documents.

Box 19, Folder 6

Times MIrror depreciation study 1935 - 1950, 1952

Scope and Contents

Approx. 8 items: 6-pp. letter from H.W. Bowers, Treasurer of TM, to the U.S. Treasury Department (6/23/1952, on the subject of the depreciation costs on presses and other equipment and facilities reported by TM on its 1950 income tax return ; financial spreadsheets ; charts ; 10-pp. packet titled "Balance sheets, Years 1947 - 1950" ; spreadsheets & balance sheets ; two copies (in blue binders) "Balance sheets and supplementary data - The Times Mirror Company - Los Angeles, California - Years ended December 31, 1947 - 1950" ; more.

Box 19, Folder 7

Times MIrror depreciation study 1952

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: inventories of equipment and various asset and depreciation schedules, 1952.

Box 20

Accounting Department - Alphabetical Files

Box 20, Folder 1

Times Mirror Company - Group Insurance 1938 - 1946

Scope and Contents

Approx. 65 items: memos, letters, reports, forms and other material related to group insurance for employees of Times Mirror in the 1938 through 1946 time frame.

Box 20, Folder 2

Times Mirror Company Group Insurance 1930 - 1947

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: lists of employee names, forms, two sample copies of "Los Angeles Times Travel and Pedestrian Accident Policy," one sample copy of " Los Angeles Times - All Coverage - Occupation and Travel Accident Policy" from National Casualty Company ; a sample policy from Prudential Insurance Company of America ; financial report (on yellow paper) "The Times Mirror Company statement showing cost of group insurance for month of July 1945..." ; brochure "for employees of The News" (L.A.) - "Announcing a new group hospitalization and surgical plan" ; (bound in brown cover - Prudential Insurance Co. of America "Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance for employees of Times Mutual Benefit Association."

Box 20, Folder 3

Times Mirror Company - Revenue & expense schedules (1 of 2) 1922 - 1937

Scope and Contents

16 items: multi-page reports, first page is titled "The Times-Mirror Company...for the twelve months ended (12/31 of each year)" for years 1922 through 1937. Financial charts for various forms of revenue and expense are included in the report.

Box 20, Folder 4

Times Mirror Company - Revenue & expense schedules (2 of 2) 1922 - 1937

Scope and Contents

16 items: multi-page reports, first page is titled "The Times-Mirror Company...for the twelve months ended (12/31 of each year)" for years 1922 through 1937. Financial charts for various forms of revenue and expense are included in the report.

Box 20, Folder 5

Times Mirror Company - Statistical information 1922 -1935

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: financial summaries, statistics, reports. Most complete single report is multi-page "The Times-Mirror Company Statistical Information for the twelve months ended (12/31) for each year 1922 - 1935." This report includes a wide range of circulation, advertising and other information.

Box 20, Folder 6

Times Mirror Company - Income taxes 1923 - 1938

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items (it is difficult to determine if some of these loose sheets are multiple reports or one long report): financial spreadsheets and reports on TM's income tax status, revenue and expenses in the 1923 to 1938 time frame. One major report is 2-pp. (oversize in blue folder) "The TImes-Mirror - Stocks - as at [sic] (6/26/1935)."

Box 20, Folder 7

Times-Mirror Company - Pensions & group annuities (1 of 2) 1938 - 1950

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: 64-pp. "Report on Pensions - The Times-Mirror Company" (prepared by Industrial Relations Counselors, Inc. NY, NY) ; 26-pp. "Group Annuity Administration Procedure (Prudential Insurance Co. of America)" c. 1942 ; collection of "Amendments to Group Annuity Contract(s)..." issued to TM ; more.

Box 20, Folder 8

Times-Mirror Company - Pensions & group annuities (2 of 2) 1938 - 1950

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: 64-pp. "Report on Pensions - The Times-Mirror Company" (prepared by Industrial Relations Counselors, Inc. NY, NY) ; 26-pp. "Group Annuity Administration Procedure (Prudential Insurance Co. of America)" c. 1942 ; collection of "Amendments to Group Annuity Contract(s)..." issued to TM ; more.

Box 21

Accounting Department - Alphabetical Files

Box 21, Folder 1

Times Mirror Company - Pensions 1934 - 1935

Scope and Contents

Approx. 80 items: memos related to employee pensions ; letters to pensioners, related most often to adjustments in pension payments, including limiting, reducing or canceling payments. Some internal memos include handwritten segments, including at least one by "NC," assumed to be Norman Chandler (1935). Several handwritten notes or letters from ex-employees relating to pensions.

Box 21, Folder 2

Times Mirror Company - Pensions (1 of 2) 1936 - 1938

Scope and Contents

Approx. 95 items: memos, letters, reports, telegrams and several "Radiograms," and other materials related to TM pensions. Many are letters to pensioners, related most often to adjustments in pension payments, including limiting, reducing or canceling payments. One 2-pp. handwritten letter, 4/30/1936, is to Mr. Norman Chandler from Mrs. Petra Ringer. She writes in part, "The other day I went through the new Times building...it is a building you should be proud of. I congratulate you on such a modern and up to date buildnig, (I) hope it will bring you much prosperity and happiness...While I was...looking at the great luxury of the building...I felt tears rolling down (my face)...I (thought) it was rather hard hearted that you could not even let me (have) ten dollars a month out of my late husband('s) pension ...it would have been a drop in the bucket for you, but for me it would have meant a fortune."

Box 21, Folder 3

Times Mirror Company - Pensions (2 of 2) 1936 - 1938

Scope and Contents

Approx. 95 items: memos, letters, reports, telegrams and several "Radiograms," and other materials related to TM pensions. Many are letters to pensioners, related most often to adjustments in pension payments, including limiting, reducing or canceling payments. One 2-pp. handwritten letter, 4/30/1936, is to"Mr. Norman Chandler from Mrs. Petra Ringer. She writes in part, "The other day I went through the new Times building...it is a building you should be proud of. I congratulate you on such a modern and up to date buildinig, (I) hope it will bring you much prosperity and happiness...While I was...looking at the great luxury of the building...I felt tears rolling down (my face)...I (thought) it was rather hard hearted that you could not even let me (have) ten dollars a month out of my late husband('s) pension ...it would have been a drop in the bucket for you, but for me it would have meant a fortune."

Box 21, Folder 4

Times MIrror Company - Pensions - Correspondence (1 of 2) 1938 - 1941

Scope and Contents

Approx. 110 items: letters, memos, forms related to Times Mirror pensions and group annuities. Many are letters to pensioners, related most often to adjustments in pension payments, including limiting, reducing or canceling payments. Some of the material relates to Prudential Insurance Co.

Box 21, Folder 5

Times MIrror Company - Pensions - Correspondence (2 of 2) 1938 - 1941

Scope and Contents

Approx. 110 items: letters, memos, forms related to Times Mirror pensions and group annuities. Many are letters to pensioners, related most often to adjustments in pension payments, including limiting, reducing or canceling payments. Some of the material relates to Prudential Insurance Co.

Box 21, Folder 6

Times Mirror Company - Financial files 1940

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: fiancial spreadsheets for year ending 12/31/1940. Individual sections titled "The Times-Mirror Company, Application of Funds - Working papers - Year ended (12/31/1940), explanation of adjustments" and including explanation and analysis of assets including "inventories," "investments," etc.

Box 21, Folder 7

Times Mirror Company - Projection of profits - General financial condition 1946

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: report (yellow paper) "(TMC) Balance sheet as of (7/14/1946" ; 11-pp. "Sixtieth Annual Report - Year 1946 - The Times-Mirror Company" ; multi-page printout, "Dividends received, Year 1946 (TM)" ; "(TM) Balance sheet of the investment division as of (7/31/1946" ; 21-pp. "Treasurer and controller's report, Year 1946," multi-page (yellow paper) "The Times-Mirror Company Analysis of Stocks and Bonds as of (10/31/1946) ; 2-pp. "Data for Mr. Norman Chandler's report to Board of Directors at meeting (11/5/1946" ; related information.

Box 21, Folder 8

Times Mirror Company - Projection of profits - Expansion program reports 1948 - 1950

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: a series of reports in the 1949 - 1950 time frame relating to capital expenditures and the TM "expansion program" ; correspondence in the 1948 - 1949 time frame relating to TM budget and cash requirements.

Box 21, Folder 9

Times Mirror Company - Projection of profits - Application of funds 1949

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: financial reports, spreadsheets and forms related to projection of profits, application of funds and flow of cash at TM in the year 1949.

Box 21, Folder 10

Times Mirror Company - Projection of profits - Directors' Meeting 1949

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items (or one long report with bits of miscellanea): financial spreadsheets with projection of profits, profit and loss statements, and material related to TM budget.

Box 21, Folder 11

Projection of profits for 1950 1949 - 1950

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: various spreadsheets containing projection of profits, analysis of working capital, flow of cash, projection of net profits, estimated profit and loss, etc., for TM in 1950.

Box 21, Folder 12

Times Mirror Company - Projection of profits - Estimated 1949 gross income/expense 1949

Scope and Contents

Packet (3 sheets with small attachments) of information for Norman Chandler's use in preparation of Christmas speech, 12/1949.

Box 21, Folder 13

Times Mirror Company - Financial Analyses 1949

Scope and Contents

3 items: spreadsheet, "Analysis of differences in Summary Statement as of (11/27/1949) and Projection of Profits for 1949" (issued 12/21/1949) ; Budget Reconciliation, Year 1949 ; memo, 11/14/1949, from Jules Veltman to H.W. Bowers, Treasurer, on "excess of newsprint used" during 1949 and the fact that "advertising revenue did not come up to expectations."

Box 21, Folder 14

Times Mirror Company - Projection of Profits, 1950 1950

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: series of spreadsheets on Times Mirror flow of cash, capital expenditures, installation costs, cash disbursements, etc. and projection of profits.

Box 21, Folder 15

Times Mirror Company - Projection of Profits - Reports 1950

Scope and Contents

6 items: spreadsheet reports titled Statement of application of funds (1 - 4/1950), Schedule of flow of cash (1950), Analysis of working capital, Schdeule of capital expenditures, multi-page (stapled) Balance sheet (4/23/1950).

Box 22

Accounting Department - Alphabetical Files

Box 22, Folder 1

Times Mirror Company - Projection of Estimated Profits, 1950 - 1952 1950

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: collection of spreadsheet reports on Times Mirror flow of cash, loan requirements, analysis of working capital, estimated profits, profit and loss, etc.

Box 22, Folder 2

Times Mirror Company - Projection of Profits - Newsprint 1950

Scope and Contents

1 item: 2-pp. "rough draft" of a report on "...anticipated paper consumption (by The Times) for the year 1950."

Box 22, Folder 3

Times Mirror Company - Projection of Profits - Statements 1950

Scope and Contents

2 items: multi-page report, headed "The Times-Mirror Company, Period 5, 1950, as of (5/21/1950)" ; (3 sheets yellow paper) "Statement of application of funds..."

Box 22, Folder 4

Times Mirror Company - Projection of Profits - Statements for Directors' Meeting 1950

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: financial reports in the form of spreadsheets for flow of cash, working capital, estimated proftis, and other measures of corporate health ; memos, letters related to above reports.

Box 22, Folder 5

Times Mirror Company - Projection of Profits - Statements for Directors' Meeting 1950

Scope and Contents

3 items: "Schedule of capital expenditures, Year 1950" ; "Projections of estimated profits" (10/1950) ; financial figures for KTTV (1949-1950) ; one sheet (blue) of handwritten figures headed "Est. Fed. income tax..."

Box 22, Folder 6

Times Mirror Company - Projection of Profits 1950, 1951

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items. Financial reports (spreadsheets) for The MIrror: "Syndicate Operations," "Subscription Maintenance," other reports for Times Mirror - "Flow of cash," "Analysis of working capital," etc. ; related memos and materials.

Box 22, Folder 7

Projection of Profits - Norman Chandler Christmas speech 1950

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20: reports, financial spreadsheets, handwritten notes, and other material collected to help Norman Chandler fashion his 1950 Christmas speech.

Box 22, Folder 8

Projection of Profits, 1951 1951

Scope and Contents

Approx. 7 items: reports / financial spreadsheets related to annual budget for 1951.

Box 22, Folder 9

Projection of Profits - Directors' Meeting 1951

Scope and Contents

Approx. 8 items: spreadsheets for flow of cash, working capital, estimated profits, and other measures of corporate health, gathered for Directors' Meeting, 4/1951.

Box 22, Folder 10

Projection of Profits 1951

Scope and Contents

Approx. 6 items (depending on how one counts reports): various financial spreadsheets related to projection of profits for Times Mirror.

Box 22, Folder 11

Projection of Profits - 1951, 1952, 1953 1951 - 1953

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: various financial spreadsheets related to projection of profits for Times Mirror.

Box 22, Folder 12

Projection of Profits, Info for Bankers' speech 1951

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: packet of financial reports and ABC (circulation) Publishers' statement figures prepared to aid preparation of "Bankers' speech."

Box 22, Folder 13

Projection of Profits - Directors' Meeting 1951

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: spreadsheets for flow of cash, working capital, estimated profits, and other measures of corporate health, gathered for Directors' Meeting, 6/1951.

Box 22, Folder 14

Projection of Profits - Directors' Meeting 1951

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: financial spreadsheets and other measures of corporate health, gathered for Directors' Meeting, 8/1951 ; letters and memos related to this Directors' Meeting.

Box 22, Folder 15

Projection of Profit & Loss 1951

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: memos, financial statistics and other materials addressed to or from Norman Chandler, Philip Chandler and H.W. Bowers.

Box 22, Folder 16

Projection of Profit - work sheets 1951

Scope and Contents

Approx. 45 items: memos and financial spreadsheets for projection of profit, balance available for dividends and other measures of corporate health.

Box 22, Folder 17

Projection of Profit - Directors' Meeting 1951

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: memos and financial spreadsheets collected to provide information to be presented at 12/1951 Directors' Meeting.

Box 22, Folder 18

Projected Profits - Norman Chandler Christmas speech 1951

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: 3-pp. "The Times-Mirror Company Treasurer's Report of Financial and Operational Highlights - Year 1951" ; drafts and a duplicate of above report ; material related to "financial and operational highlights," some of it being handwritten notes.

Box 22, Folder 19

Projected Profits 1952

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: cash flow reports, projections of profit and loss, material related to cash flow, related materials.

Box 22, Folder 20

Projected Profits - Directors' Meeting 1952

Scope and Contents

2 items: memo to H.W. Bowers from James N. Isaacs (both Times Mirror) providing the deficit ($301,025.68) that The MIrror experienced for the first ten weeks of 1952 ; 2-pp. "Outline of presentation to Directors today (3/13/1952)."

Box 22, Folder 21

Projected Profits - Directors' Meeting 1952

Scope and Contents

3 items: financial reports (and several small blue sheets with figures). Reports include: "Projection of Profit and Loss - Year 1952" ; "Consolidated Cash Flow - Year 1952" ; "Directors' Meeting (6/17/1952).

Box 22, Folder 22

Projected Profits - Directors' Meeting 1952

Scope and Contents

6 items: financial reports (including some small sheets with figures) and memos related to Directors' Meeting, 8/1952.

Box 22, Folder 23

10 Year financial record - 1941 - 1951 1952

Scope and Contents

7 items: 3-pp. report, 8/15/1952, to Norman Chandler from H.W. Bowers on The Times having "blazed a very fine record," over the previous decade (attached "Statement of Revenue," etc. for LAT between 1941 and 1951) ; collection of memos related to advertising ; related spreadsheets.

Box 22, Folder 24

Projection of Profits 1952

Scope and Contents

6 items: U.S. Treasury Dept. form, "Computation of U.S. Corporation Excess Profits Tax...1951" ; draft of Profit and Loss sheet, various handwritten notes ; 2-pp. "Projection of Profit and Loss, Year 1952, (10/15/1952)."

Box 22, Folder 25

Projection of Profits, 1952 - Accounting papers 1952

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: "Projection of Profit and Loss, Year 1952, (10/15/1952)" ; 3-pp. stapled, "The Times-Mirror Company and KTTV Inc. - Source of Funds and their disposition" 1/1/1952 to 10/5/1952 ; 2 versions of "Projection of Profit and Loss, Year 1952" ; "investment Division, Profit and Loss Statement" ; "Consolidated Surplus" ; "Estimated Gross Revenue" ; "Estimates for 13th period and last 3 days of 1952" ; "Statement of Working Capital."

Box 22, Folder 26

Projection of Profits - Board of Directors' Meeting 1952

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: memos, reports and other materials related to preparations for the Directors' Meeting and a collection of the materials showing "Financial and Operational Highlights" for 1952.

Box 23

Accounting Department - Alphabetical Files

Box 23, Folder 1

Times Mirror Company profit sharing plan - payroll printouts 1945

Scope and Contents

2 items: two versions of (TM Co.) "Payroll as of (4/15/1945) Projected to show approximate amount of annual payroll."

Box 23, Folder 2

Times Mirror Company profit sharing - planning documents, accounting papers 1945

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: charts, financial spreadsheets, letters related to TM profit sharing, circa 1945.

Box 23, Folder 3

Times Mirror Company profit sharing - planning documents (1 of 2) 1945

Scope and Contents

Approx. 50 items. Memos, letters, drafts of the plan and others documents related to the planning stage during 1945. Included are: 5-pp. (on blue backing) "Calculation of Benefits under Proposed Profit Sharing Plan for Times-Mirror Company" ; "Summary of Profit Sharing Plan and Trust for Employees of The Times-Mirror Company."

Box 23, Folder 4

Times Mirror Company profit sharing - planning documents (2 of 2) 1945

Scope and Contents

Approx. 50 items. Memos, letters, drafts of the plan and others documents related to the planning stage during 1945. Included are: 5-pp. (on blue backing) "Calculation of Benefits under Proposed Profit Sharing Plan for Times-Mirror Company" ; "Summary of Profit Sharing Plan and Trust for Employees of The Times-Mirror Company."

Box 23, Folder 5

Times Mirror Company profit sharing Trust - correspondence 1946 - 1954

Scope and Contents

Approx. 80 items: memos, letters, reports and other material related to TM Co.'s profit sharing Trust, covering the period 1946 - 1954.

Box 23, Folder 6

Times Mirror Company profit sharing Trust - correspondence 1955 - 1959

Scope and Contents

Approx. 75 items: letters, reports, forms and other material related to TM Co. profit sharing Trust in the 1955 to 1959 time frame.

Box 23, Folder 7

Times Mirror Company profit sharing Trust - correspondence 1960 - 1964

Scope and Contents

Approx. 90 items: letters between TM officials and United California Bank, United Investment Counsel and other companies and individuals involved operating the TM profit sharing trust.

Box 23, Folder 8

Times Mirror Company profit sharing Trust - lists 1947, 1950

Scope and Contents

2 items: multi-page "Profit sharing plan & trust for employees of The Times Mirror Company, California Trust Company (12/31/1947) ; multi-page "List of participants in Profit sharing plan who have been members since its inception (1/1/1945)...The second column shows starting date and the last [column] shows the amount allocated to their account as of (12/31/1950), which is the end of 6th year."

Box 24

Accounting Department - Alphabetical Files

Box 24, Folder 1

Times Mirror Company profit sharing Trust - Portfolio appraisals 1950 - 1952, 1954, 1955

Scope and Contents

9 items: various documents related to appraisals of TM profit sharing trust. Two from 1950, two from 1951, two from 1952, one from 1954, two from 1955.

Box 24, Folder 2

Times Mirror Company profit sharing Trust - Portfolio appraisals 1956 - 1960

Scope and Contents

8 items: various documents related to appraisals of TM profit sharing trust spanning the period 1956 to 1960. The appraisals were produced by Van Strum & Towne, investment counselors.

Box 24, Folder 3

Times Mirror Company profit sharing Trust - Portfolio appraisals 1961 - 1964

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: documents related to appraisals of TM profit sharing trust spanning the period 1961 to 1964. The appraisals were produced by Van Strum & Towne investment counselors.

Box 24, Folder 4

Times Mirror Company profit sharing Trust - Portfolio appraisals 1965 - 1967

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: documents related to appraisals of TM profit sharing trust spanning the period 1965 to 1967. The appraisals were produced by Van Strum & Towne investment counselors.

Box 24, Folder 5

Times Mirror Company - Stockholder documents 1884 - 1938

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: copies of TM documents and stockholder documents including articles of incorporation, amendments and stockholder notices within the 1884 to 1938 time frame.

Box 24, Folder 6

Times Mirror Company stock - Correspondence 1934 - 1938

Scope and Contents

Approx. 65 items: memos, letters - correspondence of principals at LAT and various institutions involved in TM Co. stock dealings.

Box 25

Accounting Department - Alphabetical Files

Box 25, Folder 1

1628A - Times Mirror Company, sale of stock, prospectus, 1938. I / 25 / 7. 1938

Scope and Contents

Approx. 8 items: two copies, "Prospectus - The TImes-Mirror Company (Los Angeles TImes) - Offering of Outstanding 550 Shares, $1,000 Par Value, Capital Stock" ; one oversize copy of previous document ; copies of fourth and fifth revisions ; various cover letters, all 1938.

Box 25, Folder 2

Times Mirror Company Stock 1939 - 1946

Scope and Contents

Approx. 85 items: letters, forms, documents and other material related to TM stock issues, transfers, reserves, etc. Much of this correspondence involves Chandler family members.

Box 25, Folder 3

Times Mirror Company stock - Correspondence from shareholders 1941 - 1945

Scope and Contents

Approx. 65 items: letters from TM (most often H.E. Downing, Treasurer) to shareholders ; letters, postcards and handwritten notes from shareholders to TM.

Box 25, Folder 4

Times Mirror Company stock - Financial memoranda and accounting papers 1936 - 1943

Scope and Contents

Approx. 50 items: minutes of Board of Directors' meetings ; various financial reports for TM, Imperial Valley Farms Lands (List of Misc. Assets) ; TM Co. "List of Stockholders as at (2/26/1940)" ; etc.

Box 25, Folder 5

Times Mirror Company stock - Directors' Meetings 1938 - 1945

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: correspondence with shareholders ; notices of Directors' Meetings ; minutes of meetings (including handwritten notes from meeting of 5/9/1940) ; related material.

Box 25, Folder 6

Times Mirror Company - First public sale of stock 1938

Scope and Contents

Approx. 70 items: correspondence, financial reports, forms, handwritten notes and memos, in general related to the first public sale of TM stock in 1938.

Box 25, Folder 7

Times Mirror Company - Stockholders lists 1938 - 1942

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: (on blue backing) "Stockholders of The TImes-Mirror Company at close of business (9/10/1938) listed by certificate number" ; "Name and Address" list (9/21/1938) ; (two versions, one handwritten) "The Times-Mirror Company list of stockholders as at (10/3/1938) ' ; (TMC) "List of stockholders as at (10/3/1938)" ; four versions of the list, all headed "Stockholders list of The TImes-Mirror Company as of (108/1938)" ; two copies, "List of stockholders as at (12/31/1938 ; stockholders list - 1939 ; stockholders list - 1941 ; stockholders list - 1942.

Box 26

Accounting Department - Alphabetical Files

Box 26, Folder 1

1671A - Times Mirror Company Stock 1939 - 1942

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: financial reports--"Portfolio of General Market Securities," "Schedule(s) of Bonds Owned," etc.-- transaction reports, spreadsheets, handwritten notes, and memos related to stock transactions and investments in general. In this file is a 2-pp. confidential investment letter from Lionel Edie of Capital Group to Henry S. McKee, dated 5/29/1940, in which it is stated that the "preponderant opinion in the State Department and the White House is...that the war will be over before the end of this year with a German victory." Edie goes on to discuss how the expected German victory would affect the world economy.

Box 26, Folder 2

Times Mirror Company Stock 1938 - 1942

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: letters, forms, telegrams, financial reports and spreadsheets related to TM transactions. The names Norman Chandler and Jonathan Bell Lovelace appear frequently on the correspondence.

Box 26, Folder 3

Times Mirror Press - Commercial printing curtailment 1952 - 1953

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: letters, reports, lists of employee names and financial reports, all related to the status of Times Mirror Press in the 1952 to 1953 time frame. At that time, TM Press experienced a major layoff of employees due to curtailment of operations.

Box 26, Folder 4

Times Mirror Press - Building 1930 - 1933

Scope and Contents

Approx. 50 items: memos, letters, notes, forms, financial spreadsheets and other material related to construction of a new TM Press building at 118 S. Broadway (1930 to 1933). One major item in the file is a gray folder titled "Times-Mirror Printing and Binding House, Statement No. 17, Job No. 155," from J.V. McNeil Co., containing invoice forms from Gordon B. Kaufmann (architect) and J.V. McNeil Co. to various entities.

Box 26, Folder 5

Times Mutual Benefit Association - Organization papers 1925 - 1927

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: memos, letters, forms, reports meeting minutes and a brochure related to the Times Mutual Benefit Assn. Including: a blank Prudential Insurance Company of America policy form ; 7-pp. brochure, "Group Insurance Plan - Times Mutual Benefit Assn. (from Prudential) ; more.

Box 26, Folder 6

Times Mutual Benefit Association - Welfare Committee 1926 - 1931

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: bulletins from the Committee to Association members and all employees ; letters (including 4-pp. handwritten letter to Mr. Downing from Katherine Vaughan).

Box 26, Folder 7

Times Mutual Benefit Association - Investments 1928 - 1929

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: letters, handwritten notes, material on investment certificates, financial spreadsheets, forms, all related to investment by Times Mutual Benefit Assn.

Box 26, Folder 8

Times Mutual Benefit Association - Group disability insurance 1927 - 1935

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: report titled "Detailed record of ages and insurance..." ; bulletins to "All employees" ; forms, handwritten notes ; correspondence with Prudential Insurance Co. of America, Commerical Casualty Insurance Co., National Casualty Co. etc. ; 2-pp. report - "Insurance claims all paid filed from (12/14/1934 to 12/13/1935)" ; other lists of employees and amounts paid to them "From (12/14/1930) to (12/13/1931)" ; other lists.

Box 26, Folder 9

Times Mutual Benefit Association - Taxes and forms 1927 - 1936

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: letters, handwritten notes, tax forms ; completed "Corporation Income Tax Return" forms for 1927, 1928, 1931, 1932, 1933, in the name of Times Mutual Benefit Association ; correspondence between TMBA and Treasury Department ; related materials.

Box 26, Folder 10

Times Mutual Benefit Association - Whizz Bang Party 1930

Scope and Contents

6 items: two copies, 2-pp. financial report on "Editorial Whizz Bang Party," "Direct expenses," "Receipts and disbursements" ; related spreadsheets.

Box 26, Folder 11

Times Mutual Benefit Association - Annual Meeting 1927

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: form letters ; several financial reports ; 7-pp. "List of Members of the TImes Mutual Benefit Association" (6/29/1927) ; more.

Box 26, Folder 12

Times Mutual Benefit Association - Annual Meeting 1928

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: form letter related to 1928 Annual Report ; 9-pp. "President's Report (6/28/1928), Disability Record" ; related bulletins ; correspondence ; 9-pp. "List of Members of the Times Mutual Benefit Association" (6/29/1928).

Box 27

Accounting Department - Alphabetical Files

Box 27, Folder 1

Times Mutual Benefit Association - Annual Meeting 1929

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: memos, letters, financial reports, bulletins, and other material related to operations of Times Mutual Benefit Association. Major items: 7-pp. bulletin, 7/15/1929, "To the members of The Times Mutual Benefit Asso." ; 3-pp. report, "Disability Benefits paid" (6/30/1929) ; 9-pp. "List of members of the Times Mutual Benefit Association" (7/10/1929) ; tearsheets from Among Ourselves, 8/1929, articles on TMBA ; multi-page "President's Report" (6/30/1929) ; more.

Box 27, Folder 2

Times Mutual Benefit Association - Annual Meeting 1930

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: memos, letters, reports, bulletins and financial spreadsheets, all related to operations of TMBA. Major items include: 6-pp. form letter "To members," 7/21/1930, presenting the Association's 4th Annual Report ; multi-page "President's Report" (financial figures) ; member list.

Box 27, Folder 3

Times Mutual Benefit Association - Annual Meeting 1931

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: memos, letters, reports, bulletins and financial spreadsheets, all related to operations of TMBA. Major items include: multi-page "Treasurer's Report" (financial figures) ; member list ; more.

Box 27, Folder 4

Times Mutual Benefit Association - Annual Meeting 1932

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: memos, letters, reports, bulletins and financial spreadsheets, all related to operations of TMBA. Major items include: multi-page "President's Report" (financial figures) ; three dupes of member list with penciled revisions ; 24-pp. booklet, "Constitution and By-laws - Group Insurance Plans" (1932) ; more.

Box 27, Folder 5

Times Mutual Benefit Association - Annual Meeting 1933

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: letters, bulletins to members, financial spreadsheets, agenda for a meeting, two copies of "List of Members of the TImes Mutual Benefit Association (6/30/1933)" - both marked up and corrected in pencil ; more.

Box 27, Folder 6

Times Mutual Benefit Association - Annual Meeting 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: letters, bulletins to members, financial spreadsheets, copies of "List of Members of the TImes Mutual Benefit Association (6/30/1934)" ; bulletins to members.

Box 27, Folder 7

Times Mutual Benefit Association - Annual Report 1935

Scope and Contents

2 items: multi-spreadsheet financial report, including Treasurer's Report and President's Report with other financial figures, 6/30/1935 ; 2-pp. report, 5/29/1935, beginning "Contents of the (TMBA) securities file in the safe in the Treasurer's vault."

Box 27, Folder 8

Times Mutual Benefit Association - Annual Report 1936

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: letters ; financial reports (including Treasurer's Report and President's Report) ; bulletins "To the members" ; two copies "List of members of the TImes Mutual Benefit Association for (6/30/1936)" - both revised with pencil ; 2-pp. "Annual Report of the Welfare Committee for the year ending (6/30/1936)" ; more.

Box 27, Folder 9

Times Mutual Benefit Association - Annual Report 1937

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: letters ; financial reports (including Treasurer's Report and President's Report) ; other items related to operations of TMBA.

Box 27, Folder 10

Times Mutual Benefit Association - Correspondence 1926

Scope and Contents

Approx. 100 items: letters, bulletins, forms, at least one telegram ; some correspondence is between TMBA and Prudential Insurance Company of America ; more.

Box 28

Accounting Department - Alphabetical Files

Box 28, Folder 1

Times Mutual Benefit Association - Correspondence 1927

Scope and Contents

Approx. 90 items: memos and correspondence between the TImes Mutual Benefit Association and employees or between TMBA and Prudential Insurance Company of America during the year 1927. Folder includes a small number of items of correspondence between TMBA and the Treasury Department (Internal Revenue Service).

Box 28, Folder 2

Times Mutual Benefit Association - Correspondence 1928

Scope and Contents

Approx. 100 items: memos and correspondence between the TImes Mutual Benefit Association and employees, or Prudential Insurance Company of America or Commercial Casualty Insurance Company during the year 1928. Folder includes a small number of items of correspondence between TMBA and the Treasury Department (Internal Revenue Service).

Box 28, Folder 3

Times Mutual Benefit Association - Correspondence 1929

Scope and Contents

Approx. 100 items: memos and correspondence between the TImes Mutual Benefit Association and employees, or Prudential Insurance Company of America or Commercial Casualty Insurance Company during the year 1929.

Box 28, Folder 4

Times Mutual Benefit Association - Correspondence 1930

Scope and Contents

Approx. 85 items: memos and correspondence between the TImes Mutual Benefit Association and employees, or Prudential Insurance Company of America or Commercial Casualty Insurance Company during the year 1930.

Box 28, Folder 5

Times Mutual Benefit Association - Correspondence 1931

Scope and Contents

Approx. 80 items: memos and correspondence between the TImes Mutual Benefit Association and employees, or Prudential Insurance Company of America or Commercial Casualty Insurance Company during the year 1931.

Box 28, Folder 6

Times Mutual Benefit Association - Correspondence 1932

Scope and Contents

Approx. 80 items: memos and correspondence between the TImes Mutual Benefit Association and employees, or Prudential Insurance Company of America or North American Building-Loan Association, during the year 1932.

Box 29

Accounting Department - Alphabetical Files

Box 29, Folder 1

Times Mutual Benefit Association - Correspondence 1933

Scope and Contents

Approx. 65 items: memos and correspondence between the TImes Mutual Benefit Association and employees, or Prudential Insurance Company of America or Southern California Edison Co., during the year 1933.

Box 29, Folder 2

Times Mutual Benefit Association - Correspondence 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 70 items: memos and correspondence between the TImes Mutual Benefit Association and employees, or Prudential Insurance Company of America or Mortgage Guarantee Co., during the year 1934.

Box 29, Folder 3

Times Mutual Benefit Association - Correspondence (1 of 2) 1935

Scope and Contents

Approx. 100 items: memos and correspondence between the TImes Mutual Benefit Association and employees, or Prudential Insurance Company of America or Mortgage Guarantee Co. or Commercial Casualty Insurance Co., during the year 1935.

Box 29, Folder 4

Times Mutual Benefit Association - Correspondence (2 of 2) 1935

Scope and Contents

Approx. 100 items: memos and correspondence between the TImes Mutual Benefit Association and employees, or Prudential Insurance Company of America or Mortgage Guarantee Co. or Commercial Casualty Insurance Co., during the year 1935.

Box 29, Folder 5

Times Mutual Benefit Association - Correspondence 1936

Scope and Contents

Approx. 100 items: memos and correspondence between the TImes Mutual Benefit Association and employees, or Prudential Insurance Company of America or Commercial Casualty Insurance Co., during the year 1936.

Box 29, Folder 6

Times Mutual Benefit Association - Correspondence 1937

Scope and Contents

Approx. 100 items: memos and a large collection of correspondence between the Times Mutual Benefit Association and employees, and the Prudential Insurance Company of America, during the year 1937.

Box 29, Folder 7

Times Mutual Benefit Association - Correspondence 1938

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: memos, and a collection of correspondence between the Times Mutual Benefit Association and employees, and also First Industrial Loan Company of California and other financial and insurance institutions, during the year 1938.

Box 29, Folder 8

Times Mutual Benefit Association - Correspondence 1939 - 1941

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: materials for State of California - Division of Building and Loan ;memos, letters and reports related to Times Mutual Benefit Association ; packet of material from U.S. Treasury Department (Internal Revenue Commission) ; more.

Box 30

Accounting Department - Alphabetical Files

Box 30, Folder 1

Union Citrus Orchards - Miscellaneous documents 1925 - 1931

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: three versions of "Proposed form of contract between the Times Mirror Company and Union OIl Company of California (to replace agreement of (6/15/1925), between Union and Gaston Bastanchury" ; one copy "Memorandum re: planters agreement between Union Oil..." ; large map titled "Bastanchury - Union Citrus Project," 1931 revision ; 11-pp. plus two fold-out maps (bound in folder) "A Report on the WATER SUPPLY FOR UNION OIL COMPANY'S CITRUS PROJECT" (7/30/1931) ; 17-pp. "Report of inspection - Union Oil Company citrus and avocado groves in Orange County" by Carl Nichols - Specialist in subtropical fruits (8/20/1931) ; small number of related letters and documents.

Box 30, Folder 2

Union Citrus Orchards - Correspondence 1930 - 1933

Scope and Contents

Approx. 90 items: letters and financial reports involving TM, Union Citrus Orchards, Union Oil Co., American Fruit Growers Inc., and other entities.

Box 30, Folder 3

Union Citrus Orchards - Correspondence 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 100 items: letters, memos and involices involving TM, Union Citrus Orchards, Union Oil Co., American Fruit Growers Inc., and other entities.

Box 30, Folder 4

Union Citrus Orchards - Correspondence (1 of 2) 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 120 items: letters, memos and invoices involving TM, Union Citrus Orchards, Union Oil Co., and other entities.

Box 30, Folder 5

Union Citrus Orchards - Correspondence (2 of 2) 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 120 items: letters, memos and invoices involving TM, Union Citrus Orchards, Union Oil Co., and other entities.

Box 30, Folder 6

Union Citrus Orchards - Correspondence (1 of 2) 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 110 items: letters, memos financial spreadsheets and invoices involving TM, Union Citrus Orchards, Union Oil Co., and other entities.

Box 30, Folder 7

Union Citrus Orchards - Correspondence (2 of 2) 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 110 items: letters, memos financial spreadsheets and invoices involving TM, Union Citrus Orchards, Union Oil Co., and other entities.

Box 31

Accounting Department - Alphabetical Files

Box 31, Folder 1

Union Citrus Orchards - Correspondence and documents 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 100 items: letters, memos, financial spreadsheets, balance sheets and invoices involving TM, Union Citrus Orchards, Union Oil Co., and other entities.

Box 31, Folder 2

Union Citrus Orchards - correspondence and documents 1935

Scope and Contents

Approx. 100 items: letters, memos, financial spreadsheets, balance sheets and invoices involving TM, Union Citrus Orchards, Union Oil Co., and other entities.

Box 31, Folder 3

Union Citrus Orchards - correspondence and documents 1935

Scope and Contents

Approx. 80 items: letters, memos, financial spreadsheets, balance sheets and invoices involving TM, Union Citrus Orchards, Union Oil Co., and other entities.

Box 31, Folder 4

Union Citrus Orchards- correspondence and documents 1935

Scope and Contents

Approx. 85 items: letters, memos, financial spreadsheets, balance sheets and invoices involving TM, Union Citrus Orchards, Union Oil Co., and other entities.

Box 31, Folder 5

Union Citrus Orchards - correspondence and documents 1936

Scope and Contents

Approx. 80 items: letters, memos, financial spreadsheets, balance sheets and invoices involving TM, Union Citrus Orchards, Union Oil Co., and other entities.

Box 31, Folder 6

Union Citrus Orchards - correspondence and documents 1936

Scope and Contents

Approx. 60 items: letters, memos, financial spreadsheets, balance sheets and invoices involving TM, Union Citrus Orchards, Union Oil Co., and other entities.

Box 32

Accounting Department - Alphabetical Files

Box 32, Folder 1

Union Citrus Orchards - correspondence 1936

Scope and Contents

Approx. 75 items: correspondence between TM and Union Oil Co. of California as well as Union Citrus Orchards during the months 7/1936 through 9/1936.

Box 32, Folder 2

Union Citrus Orchards - correspondence 1936

Scope and Contents

Approx. 65 items: letters and financial reports related to dealings between TM, Union Citrus Orchards and Union Oil Co. of California during 10/1936 through 12/1936.

Box 32, Folder 3

Union Citrus Orchards - correspondence and miscellaneous documents 1937

Scope and Contents

Approx. 70 items: letters and financial reports related to dealings between TM, Union Citrus Orchards and Union Oil Co. of California during 1/1937 through 3/1937.

Box 32, Folder 4

Union Citrus Orchards - correspondence and documents 1937

Scope and Contents

Approx. 65 items: letters and financial reports related to dealings between TM, Union Citrus Orchards and Union Oil Co. of California during 4/1937 through 6/1937. "Balance Sheets" for United Citrus Orchards during the time frame.

Box 32, Folder 5

Union Citrus Orchards - correspondence and documents 1937

Scope and Contents

Approx. 60 items: letters and financial reports related to dealings between TM, Union Citrus Orchards and Union Oil Co. of California during 7/1937 through 9/1937. "Balance Sheets" for United Citrus Orchards during the time frame.

Box 32, Folder 6

Union Citrus Orchards - Memorandum Agreement between Union Oil Company of California and Times MIrror Company 1937

Scope and Contents

1 item: one copy of "Memorandum Agreement (including agreement, maps, charts - approx. 80-pp.) re Clarification of Certain Provisions of and Matters Relating to the Agreement of (6/15/1925) - dated (7/19/1937)...between Union Oil Company of California and The Times-Mirror Company."

Box 32, Folder 7

Union Citrus Orchards - correspondence and miscellaneous documents 1937

Scope and Contents

Approx. 55 items: letters, financial reports and forms related to dealings between Times-Mirror, Union Citrus Orchards and Union Oil Company of California. Includes Statement of Operations, Balance Sheet and Accounts Payable reports for Union Citrus Orchards from the last quarter of 1937.

Box 33

Accounting Department - Alphabetical Files

Box 33, Folder 1

Union Citrus Orchards - Correspondence and miscellaneous documents 1938

Scope and Contents

Approx. 85 items: letters, financial reports and forms related to dealings between Times-MIrror, Union Citrus Orchards and Union Oil Company of California. Includes several balance sheets and other reports for Union Citrus Orchards between 1/1938 and 6/1938.

Box 33, Folder 2

Union Citrus Orchards - Correspondence and miscellaneous documents 1938

Scope and Contents

Approx. 80 items: letters, financial reports and forms related to dealings between Times-MIrror, Union Citrus Orchards and Union Oil Company of California. Includes several balance sheets and other reports for Union Citrus Orchards between 7/1938 and 12/1938.

Box 33, Folder 3

Union Citrus Orchards - Annual Reports 1937 - 1939

Scope and Contents

5 items: 35-pp. "Annual Report and Estimate of the Union Citrus Orchards for the Fiscal Year 1937 - 1938. Related items: a balance sheet ; 24-pp. booklet, "15th Annual Report of the General Manager - Calavo Growers of California... year ending (9/30/1938)" ; 10-pp. (stapled) "24th Annual Report - Whittier Select Citrus Association, Season 1937 - 1938" ; 30-pp. (stapled on pink backing) "Twenty-Eighth Annual Report of the Placentia Mutual Orange Association for the Season Ended (10/31/1938)."

Box 33, Folder 4

Union Citrus Orchards - Correspondence and miscellaneous documents 1939

Scope and Contents

Approx. 80 items: letters, financial reports and forms related to dealings between Times-MIrror, Union Citrus Orchards and Union Oil Company of California. Includes several balance sheets and other reports for Union Citrus Orchards between 1/1939 and 6/1939.

Box 33, Folder 5

Union Citrus Orchards - Correspondence and miscellaneous documents 1939

Scope and Contents

Approx. 85 items: letters, financial reports and forms related to dealings between Times-MIrror, Union Citrus Orchards and Union Oil Company of California. Includes several balance sheets and other reports for Union Citrus Orchards between 7/1939 and 12/1939.

Box 33, Folder 6

Union Citrus Orchards - Correspondence and miscellaneous documents 1940

Scope and Contents

Approx. 85 items: letters, financial reports and forms related to dealings between Times-MIrror, Union Citrus Orchards and Union Oil Company of California. Includes several balance sheets and other reports for Union Citrus Orchards between 1/1940 and 3/1940.

Box 34

Accounting Department - Alphabetical Files

Box 34, Folder 1

Union Citrus Orchards - Correspondence and documents 1940

Scope and Contents

Approx. 65 items: letters, memos, financial spreadsheets, balance sheets, ranch payroll records and invoices involving TM, Union Citrus Orchards, Union Oil Co., and other entities.

Box 34, Folder 2

Union Citrus Orchards - Correspondence and documents 1940

Scope and Contents

Approx. 75 items: letters, memos, financial spreadsheets, balance sheets, ranch payroll records and invoices involving TM, Union Citrus Orchards, Union Oil Co., and other entities.

Box 34, Folder 3

Union Citrus Orchards - Correspondence and documents 1940

Scope and Contents

Approx. 90 items: letters, memos, financial spreadsheets, balance sheets, ranch payroll records and invoices involving TM, Union Citrus Orchards, Union Oil Co., and other entities.

Box 34, Folder 4

Union Citrus Orchards - Correspondence and documents 1941 - 1945

Scope and Contents

Approx. 65 items: letters, memos, financial reports, and invoices involving TM, Union Citrus Orchards, Union Oil Co., and other entities.

Box 34, Folder 5

Vermejo Club - Sundry documents 1901 - 1913

Scope and Contents

7 items (some are fragments or note papers): 46-pp. opening with "THIS INDENTURE (4/19/1902)... by and between Maxwell Land Grant Company...and Frank Springer...(et al.)" ; 19-pp. (unbound) opening with "THIS INDENTURE (7/29/1902)... by and between Maxwell Land Grant Company...and Frank Springer...(et al.)" ; 6-pp. document, opening with "No. 55 - The Costilla Estates Development Co. ...filed (7/15/1913)" ; 7-pp. bound on maroon backing, "THIS INDENTURE...(9/20/1911)" - label on verso described this as "Certified copy of deed between the Costilla Estates Development Company and Adams Cattle Company...Taos County property - New Mexico, dated (9/20/1911)" ; two handwritten items on small pieces of notepaper.

Box 34, Folder 6

Vermejo Club - Sundry documents 1920 - 1929

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: collection of legal documents involving sales, leases, loans, deeds, mortgages, etc. Also in the folder is a map ("corrected to...1929") titled "Game Refuge map of the State of New Mexico," plus other materials.

Box 35

Accounting Department - Alphabetical Files

Box 35, Folder 1

Vermejo Club - Sundry documents (1 of 2) 1930 - 1939

Scope and Contents

Approx. 45 items: collection of deeds of various types, leases, memos and other documents related to the operations of Vermejo Club. Also in the folder is a stapled, 11-pp. document titled "Memorandum of Agreement between Vermejo Club and Southwest Land Company and a small number of other documents related to Southwest Land Company. Split into two folders.

Box 35, Folder 2

Vermejo Club - Sundry documents (2 of 2) 1930 - 1939

Scope and Contents

Approx. 45 items: collection of deeds of various types, leases, memos and other documents related to the operations of Vermejo Club. Also in the folder is a stapled, 11-pp. document titled "Memorandum of Agreement between Vermejo Club and Southwest Land Company and a small number of other documents related to Southwest Land Company. Split into two folders.

Box 35, Folder 3

Vermejo Club - Sundry documents 1940- 1949

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: a small number of letters, plus a collection of legal documents involving Vermejo Club and Southwest Land Co., these including a leasehold agreement and a mortgage.

Box 35, Folder 4

Vermejo Club - Correspondence index 1926 - 1929

Scope and Contents

1 item: 5-pp. index (finding aid) for correspondence and other Vermejo Club materials.

Box 35, Folder 5

Vermejo Club - Correspondence and documents 1926

Scope and Contents

Approx. 70 items: letters, less formal memos, club documents, reports on operations at the Club's ranch property in New Mexico or on subjects related in some way to ranch operations ; member lists ; telegrams ; 5-pp. "credo" titled "The Reason for the Vermejo Club" ; 8-pp. "Special Agreement" (on brown backing) being the purchase document when Robert and Virginia Doulton sold "the 'Bartlett' or 'Vermejo' Ranch" to Vermejo Club ; more.

Box 35, Folder 6

Vermejo Club - Correspondence and balance sheets 1927

Scope and Contents

Approx. 45 items: letters ; balance sheets and financial reports for Vermejo Ranch ; membership lists ; other materials related to operation of Vermejo Ranch. 2-pp. letter from Frank Garbutt to Harry Chandler, 1/4/1927, which opens "Harry Adams came in...we had quite a chat about Vermejo Ranch. He had charge of the ranch for eighteen years, and told me, confidentially, that during that time he made it pay a million dollars' profit and that nobody ever put a dollar into it...I felt sure you would like to talk with him."

Box 35, Folder 7

Vermejo Club - General correspondence and balance sheets (1 of 2) 1928

Scope and Contents

Approx. 110 items: letters (many from "Pat" at the ranch to "Mr. Garbutt" with "news" of the ranch), reports, and other Vermejo Ranch materials. Includes major financial report (5-pp. on brown backing), "Vermejo Club- Assets," 12/31/1928.

Box 35, Folder 8

Vermejo Club - General correspondence and balance sheets (2 of 2) 1928

Scope and Contents

Approx. 110 items: letters (many from "Pat" at the ranch to "Mr. Garbutt" with "news" of the ranch), reports, and other Vermejo Ranch materials. Includes major financial report (5-pp. on brown backing), "Vermejo Club- Assets," 12/31/1928.

Box 36

Accounting Department - Alphabetical Files

Box 36, Folder 1

Vermejo Club - Correspondence and memoranda 1928 - 1938

Scope and Contents

Approx. 80 items: letters, memos, agreements, and other materials related to Vermejo CLub and operation of the New Mexico property (Vermejo Ranch). Includes Harry Chandler material.

Box 36, Folder 2

Vermejo Club - Correspondence and balance sheets 1929

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: multi-page "Vermejo Club - Assets" report (on brown backing) ; financial figures, dated 11/30/1929 ; several reports giving "Vermejo Club, First National Bank...Balance," dated between 1/1929 and 5/1929 ; more.

Box 36, Folder 3

Vermejo Club - Correspondence and balance sheets 1930

Scope and Contents

3 items: memo, 5/13/1930, to "Mr. Chandler" reading in part, "...the club suffered a net loss...in 1929," and giving figures ; "Accounts payable" report for Vermejo Club, 7/18/1930 ; letter, 7/9/1930, from Frank Garbutt to Bernal Dyas, with cc to (Harry) Chandler, reading in part, "We ran after [Chandler] and made all kinds of promises to induce him to put up the money and then fell down on doing our part...We are going to need large sums of money shortly. Our debt to him..."

Box 36, Folder 4

Vermejo Club - General correspondence 1931

Scope and Contents

Approx. 60 items: 3 items: correspondence, much of it involving Frank Garbutt, H.E. Downing and/or Chandis Securities and /or officials of Colfax County, New Mexico.

Box 36, Folder 5

841A - Vermejo Club, general correspondence, 1932. I / 36 / 5. 1932

Scope and Contents

Approx. 50 items: letters, telegrams and financial reports involving Frank Garbutt, H.E. Downing, Harry Chandler, Chandis Securities, etc.

Box 36, Folder 6

Vermejo Club - General correspondence 1933

Scope and Contents

Approx. 65 items: letters and financial reports related to Vermejo Club, Frank Garbutt, H.E. Downing, Harry Chandler, Chandis Securities, etc.

Box 36, Folder 7

Vermejo Club - General correspondence 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 60 items: letters, telegrams and financial reports related to Vermejo Club, Frank Garbutt, H.E. Downing, Harry Chandler, Norman Chandler, Chandis Securities, etc.

Box 36, Folder 8

Vermejo Club - General correspondence 1935

Scope and Contents

Approx. 45 items: letters, handwritten notes, bankruptcy notices (addressed to H. Chandler and readdressed to H.E. Downing) and financial reports related to Vermejo Club, Frank Garbutt, H.E. Downing, Harry Chandler, etc.

Box 36, Folder 9

Vermejo Club - General correspondence 1936

Scope and Contents

Approx. 45 items: letters and financial reports involving Vermejo Club, H.E. Downing, Harry Chander, etc. Major items include: 20-pp. "Memorandum of Agreement...between Chandis Securities (Harry Chandler & Frank Garbutt - First Parties) and J.H. Collins and H.S. Frederick, Second Parties" ; 5-pp. letter from George M. Thompson, CPA, of Thompson, Riley & Hall (tax accountants) to H.E. Downing, "re: Vermejo Club," dated 10/29/1936.

Box 36, Folder 10

Vermejo Club - General correspondence 1937

Scope and Contents

Approx. 70 items: letters, handwritten notes, a guest list, financial reports and other material related to Vermejo Club and involving H.E. Downing, Harry Chandler, Frank Garbutt and others.

Box 36, Folder 11

Vermejo Club - General correspondence (1 of 2) 1938

Scope and Contents

125+ items: letters, handwritten notes, telegrams, financial reports and other material related to Vermejo Club and Vermejo Ranch in New Mexico and involving H.E. Downing, Harry Chandler, Frank Garbutt and others.

Box 36, Folder 12

Vermejo Club - General correspondence (2 of 2) 1938

Scope and Contents

125+ items: letters, handwritten notes, telegrams, financial reports and other material related to Vermejo Club and Vermejo Ranch in New Mexico and involving H.E. Downing, Harry Chandler, Frank Garbutt and others.

Box 37

Accounting Department - Alphabetical Files

Box 37, Folder 1

Vermejo Club - general correspondence. 1938

Scope and Contents

Approx. 110 items: letters, handwritten notes, legal documents and other materials related to Vermejo Club and involving Harry Chandler, H.E. Downing and Frank Garbutt.

Box 37, Folder 2

Vermejo Club - general correspondence. 1939

Scope and Contents

Approx. 110 items: letters, handwritten notes, reports and other material related to Vermejo Club (Vermejo Ranch) involving Harry Chandler, H.E. Downing and Bob Boyd.

Box 37, Folder 3

Vermejo Club - general correspondence. 1939

Scope and Contents

Approx. 125 items: letters, handwritten notes, governmental reports, financial reports and other material related to Vermejo Club (& Vermejo Ranch) and involving H.E. Downing and Harry Chandler.

Box 37, Folder 4

Vermejo Club - general correspondence. 1940

Scope and Contents

Approx. 90 items: memos, letters and other material related to Vermejo Club and involving H.E. Downing, Harry Chandler, Ira Aten and others.

Box 37, Folder 5

Vermejo Club - general correspondence. 1940

Scope and Contents

Approx. 100 items: letters, reports and other material related to Vermejo Club (& Vermejo Ranch in New Mexico) and involving Harry Chandler, H.E. Downing, Ira Aten and others.

Box 38

Accounting Department - Alphabetical Files

Box 38, Folder 1

Vermejo Club - general correspondence. 1941

Scope and Contents

Approx. 65 items: letters, reports and other materials related to Vermejo Club (& Vermejo Ranch) and involving Harry Chandler, H.E. Downing, Ira Aten and others. Also in the folder is a 6-pp. legal document headed "Leasehold Agreement," created in 1940 between the St. Louis, Rocky Mountain & Pacific Company and Southwest Land Co. related to lands known as Vermejo Club (or Vermejo Ranch) in Colfax County, New Mexico.

Box 38, Folder 2

Vermejo Club - general correspondence. 1941

Scope and Contents

Approx. 70 items: letters, financial reports, handwritten notes and other material related to Vermejo Club (& Vermejo Ranch) and involving Harry Chandler, H.E. Downing , Ira Aten and others.

Box 38, Folder 3

Vermejo Club - general correspondence. 1942

Scope and Contents

Approx. 85 items: letters, handwritten notes and forms related to Vermejo Club (& Vermejo Ranch) and involving Harry Chandler, H.E. Downing, Ira Aten and others.

Box 38, Folder 4

Vermejo Club - general correspondence. 1943

Scope and Contents

Approx. 65 items: letters, handwritten notes and forms related to Vermejo Club (& Vermejo Ranch) and involving Norman Chandler, H.E. Downing, Ira Aten and others.

Box 38, Folder 5

Vermejo Club - general correspondence. 1944

Scope and Contents

Approx. 50 items: letters, reports, forms and other material related to Vermejo Club (Vermejo Ranch) and involving H.E. Downing, Ira Aten and others. Items include: three "Snow surveys and irrigation on water forecasts for the Rio Grande drainage basin," (blue covers) issued 2/1944 - 4/1944 ; 6-pp. "Southwest Land Company, lessor - Ira D. Aten, lessee, computation of distributable income and rental due lessor for the period (7/1/1943 to 6/30/1944)."

Box 38, Folder 6

Vermejo Club - general correspondence. 1945

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: letters, reports and other material related to Vermejo Club (Vermejo Ranch) and involving H.E. Downing, Ira Aten and others. Items include: 5-pp. "Southwest Land Company, lessor - Ira D. Aten, lessee, computation of distributable income and rental due lessor for the period (7/1/1944 to 6/30/1945)."

Box 38, Folder 7

Vermejo Club - general correspondence. 1946 - 1947

Scope and Contents

Approx. 55 items: letters, handwritten notes, invoices and other material related to Vermejo Club (Vermejo Ranch) and involving H.E. Downing (later W.S. Ruby) Ira Aten and others. Major item: 4-pp. (stapled) headed "The following documents will be found in the Vermejo Club Sundry Documents File in the safe in the Treasurer's vault."

Box 38, Folder 8

Vermejo Club - general correspondence. 1953, 1959

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items, grouped in two bundles, one dating from 1953, the other from 1959 : 1953 group consists mainly of letters to and replies from W.S. Ruby, Real Estate Manager of Chandis Securities (after merger with Southwest Land Co.) related to Vermejo Club / Vermejo Ranch property ; 3-pp. letter, 10/28/1959, from W.S. Ruby to W.D. Grisso of the University of Oklahoma, which reads in part, "W.J. Gorley of Fort Worth purchased the Vermejo property from Southwest Land Co. over ten years ago and that much of the file pertaining to the property has long since been destroyed" ; 3-pp. "Vermejo Club members" list, undated, but it predates Harry Chandler's 1944 death (also predates actor Douglas Fairbanks' 1939 death). Some prominent names from the list: Capt. William Banning, Harry Chandler, Col. Ira Copley, Cecil B. de Mille, Douglas Fairbanks, Harvey Firestone, Will H. Hays, Herbert Hoover, Glenn L. Martin, Andrew Mellon, Claus Spreckles and Adolf Zukor. Another item in the 1959 group is a letter addressed to Harry Chandler fifteen years after his death.

Box 38, Folder 9

Vermejo Club - correspondence related to sale of property. 1938 - 1943

Scope and Contents

Approx. 140 items: letters, telegrams, news clippings and other material related to the sale of ranch property of Vermejo Club, known as Vermejo Ranch or Vermejo Park Ranch.

Box 39

Accounting Department - Alphabetical Files

Box 39, Folder 1

Vermejo Club - correspondence with prospective buyers. 1943 - 1944

Scope and Contents

Approx. 100 items: letters to and from prospective buyers of Vermejo Ranch, telegrams, financial reports, and other material related to sale of the property.

Box 39, Folder 2

Vermejo Club - W.S. Ranch Company, escrow. 1947 - 1953

Scope and Contents

Approx. 150 items: letters, financial reports and legal documents related to escrow of the Vermejo Ranch., circa 1950, and other relevant materials. Items include: a 1927 "Quitclaim Deed" (on blue backing) concerning a deal made between Vermejo Club and Adams Cattle Co. ; a 1926 "Warranty Deed" (on blue backing) between the same two entities ; more.

Box 39, Folder 3

Vermejo Club - W.S. Ranch Company, escrow. 1947 - 1953

Scope and Contents

Approx. 150 items: letters, financial reports and legal documents related to escrow of the Vermejo Ranch., circa 1950, and other relevant materials. Items include: a 1927 "Quitclaim Deed" (on blue backing) concerning a deal made between Vermejo Club and Adams Cattle Co. ; a 1926 "Warranty Deed" (on blue backing) between the same two entities ; more.

Box 39, Folder 4

Vermejo Club - financial summaries. 1930 - 1938

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: notes, financial statements, several pages of handwritten financial records and other material related to Vermejo Club (Vermejo Ranch).

Box 39, Folder 5

Vermejo Club - special reports. 1938

Scope and Contents

3 items: three copies 8-pp. in length (with slight variations in one) that open with "The special report on the Vermejo Park area, New Mexico, was compiled by Acting Regional Forester W. Ward Yeager...(10/1938)."

Box 39, Folder 6

Vermejo Ranch - Ira D. Aten, financial statements. 1938 - 1949

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: financial statements related to Vermejo Ranch, Southwest Land Co. and lessee Ira D. Aten, for the years 1938 through 1949. The items include rent and income reports for six month and one year periods. There are also a small number of letters related to the financial reports.

Box 39, Folder 7

Vermejo Club - notification letters. 1939

Scope and Contents

Approx. 90 items: letters to Club members, over H.E. Downing's signature, explaining the Club's "crushing load of indebtedness" and notifying them that Vermejo Ranch had been acquired by Southwest Land Co.--there are copies of page 1 of these letters addressed to individually addressed to Club members ; letters from Club members responding to the information in the notification letter. Most of the responses are businesslike and subdued but at least one, from William May Garland (L.A. realtor), dated 7/8/1939, is quite bitter. He writes in part, "it would appear to me that (we) have been duped and defrauded to the extent of $5,000.00 each through misrepresentation or camouflage." Also some related materials.

Box 39, Folder 8

Vermejo Club - description of property. 1939?

Scope and Contents

5 items: four copies of a 9-pp. report headed "Most magnificent privately owned property in America. Nearly six hundred square miles in the State of New Mexico - country estate - cattle ranch - private wild game preserve" ; 1-pp. report headed "Memorandum concerning Costilla Lodge" (in plastic sleeve with 3 x 4" photograph of the lodge).

Box 40

Accounting Department - Alphabetical Files

Box 40, Folder 1

Vermejo Ranch Library, includes Chandler Family correspondence. 1941 - 1942

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: letters and inventory lists of book titles. It seems the Vermejo Ranch library's titles were either temporarily or permanently taken (it is not clear here) by the families of Norman Chandler, Philip Chandler, May Chandler Goodan, John J. Garland (related to William Garland (?) the man who, two years earlier complained of being "duped and defrauded" as a member of Vermejo Club. There is one handwritten note in this folder (in plastic sleeve) which reads "Lists of books stored in homes of Chandler children for Southwest Land Co.," which would indicate that these volumes, which would make impressive "wallpaper" in the homes of the well-to-do were to be left with these individuals for an unspecified period--perhaps years.

Box 40, Folder 2

Vermejo Ranch - memoranda, misc. accounting papers. 1941 - 1942

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: letters, handwritten notes, financial reports, invoices, much of it originating with Southwest Land Co. and their associates in New Mexico, relating to operation of Vermejo Ranch.

Box 40, Folder 3

Victory Liberty Loan (War Bonds). 1918 - 1919

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: Victory Liberty Loan Bulletins (with dollar figures) ; letters, reports, lists and plans for Victory Liberty Loan Campaign ; related materials.

Box 40, Folder 4

Viskniskki, Guy T - Memorandum of Agreement. 1934

Scope and Contents

2 items: 2-pp. (on blue backing), 4/10/1934, to The Times MIrror Co., "outlining the terms of agreement of employment between (TM) and...Guy T. Viskniskki and Associates, Inc." (consultants) ; heavy envelope for storage of above document.

Box 40, Folder 5

Western States Building-Loan Association. 1930 - 1935

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: letters, financial reports, memos, bulletins, and other material related to communications between Western States Building-Loan Association and TM.

Box 40, Folder 6

Wishire and Irolo property - lease agreements, memoranda. 1934 - 1942

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: letters, versions of two "Lease Agreements" (TM with Pacific Outdoor Advert. and Mayfair Galleries), TM memos, and other materials.

Fourth Los Angeles Times Building Construction 1928-1951

Scope and Contents

Construction files for the fourth Los Angeles Times building. This sub-series has been divided into two parts: The first is financial statements and construction vouchers from contractor P.J. Walker and architect Gordon P. Kaufmann. The second part is bid and contract files which detail the costs and specifications for every component of the building's construction. The bid and contract files, which include a substantial amount of correspondence and memoranda from H.E. Downing and Jacob Baum, were numbered and indexed at the time they were created. The numbering system is maintained in the current arrangement. Date range is 1928-1951.

Box 41

Accounting Department - Fourth Times Building Construction

Box 41, Folder 1

#11(1) - Vouchers 13243 - 13424 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 85 items: correspondence-- letters, invoices, vouchers--between Times-Mirror Company and P.J. Walker Company (builders) and Gordon B. Kaufmann (architect) related to construction of LAT's fourth building in 1934.

Box 41, Folder 2

#11(2) - Vouchers 13243 - 13424 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 85 items: correspondence-- invoices, vouchers--between Times-Mirror Company and P.J. Walker Company (builders) and various suppliers of materials needed for construction of LAT's fourth building in 1934 (California Portland Cement Co., Los Angeles Brick Co., etc.).

Box 41, Folder 3

#12 - Vouchers 13363 - 13469 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 70 items: correspondence-- invoices, vouchers--between Times-Mirror Company and P.J. Walker Company (builders) and various suppliers of materials needed for construction of LAT's fourth building in 1934 (California Portland Cement Co., Patent Scaffolding Co., etc.).

Box 41, Folder 4

#13 (1) - Vouchers 13337 - 13630 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 75 items: correspondence-- invoices, vouchers--between Times-Mirror Company and P.J. Walker Company (builders) and various suppliers of materials needed for construction of LAT's fourth building in 1934 (California Hardware Co., Union Hardware & Metal Co., etc.).

Box 41, Folder 5

#13 (2) - Vouchers 13337 - 13630 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 80 items: correspondence-- invoices, vouchers--between Times-Mirror Company and P.J. Walker Company (builders) and various suppliers of materials needed for construction of LAT's fourth building in 1934 (Gillis, Emett & Chandler, Ltd., etc.).

Box 41, Folder 6

#14 - Vouchers 13654 - 13682 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: correspondence-- invoices, vouchers--between Times-Mirror Company and P.J. Walker Company (builders) and various suppliers of materials needed for construction of LAT's fourth building in 1934 (Coast Insulating Co., etc.).

Box 42

Accounting Department - Fourth Times Building Construction

Box 42, Folder 1

#14 (1) - Vouchers 13655 - 13741 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 80 items: correspondence-- invoices, vouchers--between Times-Mirror Company and P.J. Walker Company (builders) and various suppliers of materials needed for construction of LAT's fourth building in 1934 (Electrical Speciality Co., Southern California Telephone Co., etc.).

Box 42, Folder 2

#15 (2) - Vouchers 13655 - 13741 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 80 items: correspondence-- invoices, vouchers--between Times-Mirror Company and P.J. Walker Company (builders) and various suppliers of materials needed for construction of LAT's fourth building in 1934 (Harper & Reynolds Hardware Co., San Pedro Lumber Co., etc.).

Box 42, Folder 3

#16 - Vouchers 13713 - 13771 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 80 items: correspondence-- invoices, vouchers--between Times-Mirror Company and P.J. Walker Company (builders) and various suppliers of materials needed for construction of LAT's fourth building in 1934 (California Portland Cement Co., Morrow Roofing Co., etc.).

Box 42, Folder 4

#17 - Vouchers 13805 - 13863 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 80 items: correspondence-- invoices, vouchers--between Times-Mirror Company and P.J. Walker Company (builders) and various suppliers of materials needed for construction of LAT's fourth building in 1934 (Robert W. Hunt Co. - Engineers, Campbell Metal Windows Corp., etc.).

Box 42, Folder 5

#18 - Vouchers 13773 - 13834 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 80 items: correspondence-- invoices, vouchers--between Times-Mirror Company and P.J. Walker Company (builders) and various suppliers of materials needed for construction of LAT's fourth building in 1934 (Soule Steel Co., Kalman Floor Co., etc.).

Box 42, Folder 6

#19 - Vouchers 13836 - 13955 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 80 items: correspondence-- invoices, vouchers--between Times-Mirror Company and P.J. Walker Company (builders) and various suppliers of materials needed for construction of LAT's fourth building in 1934 (Southwest Co., Department of Water and Power, etc.).

Box 43

Accounting Department - Fourth Times Building Construction

Box 43, Folder 1

#20 Vouchers 13886 - 13989. 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 55 items: correspondence-- invoices, vouchers--between Times-Mirror Company and P.J. Walker Company (builders) and various suppliers of materials needed for construction of LAT's fourth building in 1934 (Master Builders Co. A.J. Bayer Co, etc.).

Box 43, Folder 2

#21 Vouchers 13973 - 14078 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 100 items: correspondence-- invoices, vouchers--between Times-Mirror Company and P.J. Walker Company (builders) and various suppliers of materials needed for construction of LAT's fourth building in 1934 (Golden State Electric Co. A.J. Bayer Co, etc.).

Box 43, Folder 3

Index to suppliers, "Southwest Company File Numbers" 1934

Scope and Contents

1 item: approx. 25-pp. (unbound between faded blue covers) titled "File 1137-A - Southwest Company File Numbers - New Times Building." Consists of an alphabetical index by item, i.e. "Dumbwaiter Doors," and by company name, i.e. Diamond Electric Manufacturing Co."

Box 43, Folder 4

General File - correspondence and notes 1930 - 1938

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: memos, letters and a major report related to building and equipping The Times' 4th building, 1934. The major report is 22-pp., headed "General Notes," with segment titles such as "Lighting Equipment," "Basement Mezzanine," "Composing Room," etc.

Box 43, Folder 5

Accounting 1931 - 1935

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: memos, letters, forms, legal contracts, documents and lists related to construction of LAT fourth building by P.J. Walker Co. , builders. Also included is a list headed "Accounting Classification - 1935," giving account names and numbers for various types of material and specialty work, i.e. "tile roofing," or "sprinkler work."

Box 43, Folder 6

Auto Call System 1933

Scope and Contents

1 item: brief letter to P.J. Walker Co. from Gordon B. Kaufmann (architect), informing the Walker Co. that a so-called "Auto Call System" has been omitted from the plans by "Mr. Torell of the Times..."

Box 43, Folder 7

Air conditioning & ventilation 1932 - 1939

Scope and Contents

Approx. 80 items: memos, letters, legal documents related to air conditioning and ventilation for 4th LAT building, including 7-pp. "Articles of Agreement" (plus 2-pp. "Guaranty Agreement") ; more.

Box 43, Folder 8

Gordon B. Kaufmann (architect) 1930 - 1935

Scope and Contents

Approx. 60 items: memos, letters and invoices related to construction work on 4th LAT building by Gordon B. Kaufmann (architects). Approx. 80 items: correspondence-- invoices, vouchers--between Times-Mirror Company and P.J. Walker Company (builders) and various suppliers of materials needed for construction of LAT's fourth building in 1934 (California Portland Cement Co., Morrow Roofing Co., etc.). 4 photographs: cornerstone dedication, construction of LAT's fourth building, and LAT's fourth building in 1930s.

Box 43, Folder 9

Bids 1933

Scope and Contents

6 items: 5-pp. headed "Proposed list of bidders for specialty contract work, Times Building, Los Angeles, Job #436" (9/21/1933), P.J. Walker Co. ; letter, 10/3/1933, to Harry Chandler from Gordon B. Kaufmann, Architect, on subject of discrimination against Church Manufacturing Co. ; copy of previous ; several pieces of correspondence involving P.J. Walker Co., the Kaufmann firm and Times-Mirror representatives.

Box 43, Folder 10

Boilers 1933 - 1935

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: letters, reports, "Articles of Agreement" involving Times-Mirror, Gordon B. Kaufmann architects, P.J. Walker Co. builders, R.G. Meyler Corp. and others. The subject of these items is boilers.

Box 43, Folder 11

Sidewalk canopy 1933

Scope and Contents

1 item: letter, 8/2/1933, from P.J. Walker Co., Builders, to L.A. City Board of Building and Safety Commissioners, regarding their application "to erect a sidewalk canopy, during construction work for the [Times] building, at the southwest corner of First and Spring Streets..."

Box 43, Folder 12

Cement 1933 - 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: letters and memos on dealings between Times-Mirror, P.J. Walker Co. and California Portland Cement Co. related to construction work on L.A. Times building.

Box 43, Folder 13

Communications 1927

Scope and Contents

1 item: single sheet of paper, n.d. The typed portion refers to "the installation of a semi-mechanical exchange," which would be "quite spectacular in operation and would prove an interesting feature of the building if so arranged that it could be visible through a glass partition." A later handwritten portion to "Mr. Baum" reads, "the above is quoted from a memorandum I wrote you on the subject of telephone equipment in March, 1927. It may be of some value at this time." The signature is a mere squiggle.

Box 44

Accounting Department - Fourth Times Building Construction

Box 44, Folder 1

Electrical wiring 1933 - 1936

Scope and Contents

Approx. 100 items: letters, memos, forms and other materials related to electrical wiring work on new Times building, 1933 to 1936. Much of the correspondence is with Newbery Electric Corp., Cline Electric Manufacturing Co. and P.J. Walker Co.

Box 44, Folder 2

Electrical Generator 1933 - 1935

Scope and Contents

Approx. 45 items: letters, reports, invoices, blueprints related to motor generator installation in new Times building, 1933 - 1936.

Box 44, Folder 3

Elevators 1933 - 1936

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: letters, reports, legal documents, invoices related to elevator installation in new Times building, 1933 to 1936. Major item: 5-pp. proposal from Consolidated Steel Corp. to P.J. Walker Co. relating to elevator installation.

Box 44, Folder 4

Excavation 1932 - 1933

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: letters, reports, forms and blueprints related to excavation work prior to construction of new Times building, 1932 - 1933. Major item: blueprint (with attached paperwork), 7/31/1933, titled "Plot plan -- newspaper plant for the Times-Mirror Co."

Box 44, Folder 5

Exterior Finish 1933

Scope and Contents

2 items: letter, 10/4/1933, P.J. Walker Co. to P. Grassi & Co. (Travertite Works, Inc.) relating to exterior finish work on new Times building, 1933 ; 4-pp. letter, 10/23/1933, from P.J. Walker Co. to Gordon B. Kaufmann relating to exterior finish work new Times building.

Box 44, Folder 6

Foundation 1933

Scope and Contents

1 item: 3-pp. report, 10/6/1933, from P.J. Walker Co. to J. Baum, Business Manager, Times-Mirror Co. relating to underpinnings and foundation work on the new Times building in 1933.

Box 44, Folder 7

Furring, Lathing & Plastering 1933 - 1936

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: letters, invoices, legal documents related to furring, lathing and plastering of new Times building in 1933 - 1936.

Box 44, Folder 8

Glass and Glazing 1933 - 1936

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: letters, invoices, legal documents related to glass and glazing work on new Times building between 1933 and 1936.

Box 44, Folder 9

Insurance 1932 - 1935

Scope and Contents

Approx. 95 items: letters, invoices and forms related to insuring the new Times building in the time frame 1932 - 1935.

Box 44, Folder 10

Kalite 1933

Scope and Contents

1 item: letter, 7/8/1933, from P.J. Walker Co. to Kalite Co.

Box 44, Folder 11

Lumber, Insulation, Roof 1933 - 1934

Scope and Contents

7 items: letters and one invoice related to contracting for lumber, insulation and roofing insulation for construction of the new Times building, 1933 - 1934.

Box 44, Folder 12

Mail chute, and Mail Room Chute 1933 - 1935

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: letters, legal documents, and other materials related to purchase and installation of a mail room chute for new Times building.

Box 44, Folder 13

Metal windows 1933 - 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: letters, reports, legal documents related to installation of metal windows by Campbell Metal Window Corp.

Box 44, Folder 14

Metal toilet stalls and doors 1933 - 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: letters, reports, legal documents related to installation of metal toilet stalls and doors by Albatross Steel Furniture Co.

Box 44, Folder 15

Mechanical - miscellaneous (contractors) 1932 - 1934

Scope and Contents

4 items: correspondence related to construction of new Times building between P.J. Walker Co., Gordon B. Kaufmann architects and a list of other heating, wiring, plumbing, boiler, power plant and sprinkler system contractors.

Box 44, Folder 16

Ornamental iron & bronze 1934

Scope and Contents

2 items: letter from the office of Gordon B. Kaufmann, architect, to Jacob Baum, LAT, on ornamental iron and bronze ; letter from Gordon B. Kaufmann Co. to P.J. Walker Co. on ornamental iron and bronze.

Box 44, Folder 17

Painting 1933 - 1936

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: letters, memos, contracts and other material related to Arenz-Warren Co., painting contractors for new Times building.

Box 44, Folder 18

Photographs of construction 1933

Scope and Contents

1 item: letter from Raymond Kinne of P.J. Walker Co. to Robert Mushet, a photographer, relating to arrangement by which Mushet would take "progress photos" of the construction site of new TImes building.

Box 45

Accounting Department - Fourth Times Building Construction

Box 45, Folder 1

Plumbing 1932 - 1935

Scope and Contents

Approx. 70 items: letters, contracts and other legal agreements, forms and additional material related to plumbing contractors working at new Times building.

Box 45, Folder 2

Rock, gravel and sand 1933 - 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: correspondence about construction at new Times building, 1933 - 1934, involving P.J. Walker Co., TM, and Consolidated Rock Products Co.

Box 45, Folder 3

Tile roofing 1933 - 1938

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: letters, telegrams, legal documents, insurance information and other material related to the tile roofing work for new Times building.

Box 45, Folder 4

Sales tax 1933 - 1934

Scope and Contents

9 items: letters and memos related to the issue of California sales tax in billings for contract work on new TImes building, 1933 - 1934.

Box 45, Folder 5

Sprinkler equipment 1933 - 1935

Scope and Contents

Approx. 50 items: letters, forms and other material related to obtaining sprinkler equipment for new Times building in 1933 - 1935.

Box 45, Folder 6

Specifications 1932 - 1934

Scope and Contents

3 items: letter, 10/3/1932, from P.J. Walker Co. to Gordon B. Kaufmann, architect, re. "Specifications" ; 3-pp. letter, 10/6/1933, from P.J. Walker Co. to J. Baum, T-M business manager, on Job #436 ; letter, 2/9/1934, from P.J. Walker Co. to Cline Mfg. Co., Chicago, Illinois on specifications.

Box 45, Folder 7

Steel reinforcing 1933

Scope and Contents

3 items: 2-pp. letter, 5/25/1933, to Jacob Baum, T-M, from P.J. Walker Co. on Job #436 ; letter, 5/25/1933, from Walker Co. to Soule Steel Co. on reinforcing steel ; 3-pp. letter, 9/16/1933, from Soule Steel Co. to P.J. Walker Co.

Box 45, Folder 8

Steel - structural 1931 - 1935

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: letters, reports and other material related to obtaining structural steel for use in construction of new TImes building. Includes: 2-pp. transcript of "...conference with Mr. Reese H. Taylor, of Consolidated Steel Corp., regarding steel contract on the Times building" (3/16/1933) ; 3-pp. letter, 2/10/1931, outlining agreement elements between T-M and Consolidated Steel Corp.

Box 45, Folder 9

Sheet metal work 1933 - 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: letters, legal documents, forms and other material related to sheet metal work during construction of new Times building in 1933 and 1934.

Box 45, Folder 10

Skylights 1933 - 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: letters, legal documents, forms an advertising booklet and other material related to skylights in the construction of new TImes building, 1933 - 1934.

Box 45, Folder 11

Steel and iron work - misc. 1933 - 1936

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: letters, memos, forms, legal documents and other materials related to steel and iron work at new Times building. (A.J. Bayer Co., P.J. Walker Co.)

Box 45, Folder 12

Steel rolling doors 1933 - 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: letters, forms and legal documents related to installation of steel rolling doors at new Times building, 1933 - 1934.

Box 45, Folder 13

Underpinning 1932 - 1933

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: correspondence between T-M representatives, P.J. Walker builders and Gordon B. Kaufmann related to the construction of new TImes building in 1932 - 1933.

Box 45, Folder 14

Vault 1933 - 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: correspondence between T-M representatives, P.J. Walker builders and Gordon B. Kaufmann related to the construction of new TImes building in 1932 - 1933.

Box 45, Folder 15

Wrecking 1933

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: correspondence between T-M representatives, P.J. Walker builders and Gordon B. Kaufmann related to the wrecking work to be done prior to construction of new TImes building in 1933.

Box 45, Folder 16

P.J. Walker Co. 1933 - 1935

Scope and Contents

Approx. 8 items: P.J. Walker Co. statementsand other invoices to Times-Mirror Co. related to the building of the new Times headquarters at First and Spring Streets, Los Angeles, 1933 through 1935.

Box 45, Folder 17

P.J. Walker Co. - revolving fund 1932 - 1936

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: letters, memos and other material related to P.J. Walker Co. work on new Times building in 1932 through 1936 (revolving fund).

Box 45, Folder 18

Waterproofing and Composition roofing 1933 - 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: correspondence and other documents related to waterproofing and other roofing materials for use in construction of new Times building in 1933 and 1934.

Box 45, Folder 19

Water heaters 1933

Scope and Contents

1 item: "Bulletin No. 5 [from P.J. Walker Co. to T-M ?] Subject - "Proposals affected...water heater equipment," 8/29/1933.

Box 45, Folder 20

Millwork 1933 - 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: correspondence involving T-M, Gordon B. Kaufmann (architect) and P.J. Walker Co. (builders) and relating to millwork (furnished by Pacific Manufacturing Co.) and related to construction of new Times building.

Box 45, Folder 21

Hollow metal work 1933 - 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: letters, legal documents, forms and other materials related to the construction of the new Times building in 1933 and 1934. Contractor for the hollow metal work was A.J. Bayer Co.

Box 45, Folder 22

Special wood finish 1933 - 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: letters, legal documents, forms and other materials related to the construction of the new Times building in 1933 and 1934. Contractor for the special wood finish work was Commercial Fixture Co.

Box 45, Folder 23

P.J. Walker Co. fee 1932 - 1935, 1945

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: letters, legal documents, forms and other materials related to the construction of the new Times building, 1932 through 1935 and in 1945. The general subject of this material is P.J. Walker Co. fees.

Box 45, Folder 24

Ornamental bronze 1933 - 1935

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: letters, memos, legal documents, forms and other materials related to the construction of the new Times building, 1933 through 1935. The general subject of this material is installation of ornamental bronze.

Box 46

Accounting Department - Fourth Times Building Construction

Box 46, Folder 1

Flooring - wood block floors 1933 - 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: letters, legal documents, forms and other materials related to the construction of the new Times building, 1933 through 1934. The general subject of this material is installation of flooring.

Box 46, Folder 2

Floors - maple wood finish 1933

Scope and Contents

5 items: letters, legal documents and forms related to the construction of the new Times building, 1933. The general subject of this material is maple wood finish for flooring.

Box 46, Folder 3

Floors - cement finish 1933

Scope and Contents

2 items: internal memos of P.J. Walker Co., related to cement floors to be installed at new Times building in 1933.

Box 46, Folder 4

Granite work 1933 - 1936

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: iletters, memos, legal documents and forms related to granite work to be done at new Times building in 1933 through 1936.

Box 46, Folder 5

Terra cotta wall units 1933

Scope and Contents

4 items: letters and forms related to construction of new Times building in 1933. This material is related to terra cotta wall units.

Box 46, Folder 6

Incinerator 1933

Scope and Contents

5 items: in-house memos of P.J. Walker Co. related to installation of an incinerator at new Times building in 1933.

Box 46, Folder 7

Flooring - cork tile 1933

Scope and Contents

5 items: letters, memos, legal documents and reports related to flooring to be installed at the new Times building, 1933.

Box 46, Folder 8

Marble work 1933 - 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: letters, reports, forms and legal documents related to marble work to be done at new Times building in 1933 and 1934.

Box 46, Folder 9

Tile - interior promenade 1933 - 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: letters, legal documents and forms related to tile work to be done at new Times building in 1933 and 1934.

Box 46, Folder 10

Terrazzo 1933 - 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: memos, legal documents and forms related to installation of terrazzo flooring at new Times building in 1933 and 1934.

Box 46, Folder 11

Venetian blinds 1933

Scope and Contents

8 items: letters, legal documents, forms and other material related to installation of Venetian blinds (Barker Bros.) in new Times building in 1933.

Box 46, Folder 12

Metal counters 1933

Scope and Contents

8 items: letters, legal documents, forms and other material related to installation of metal counters at the new Times building in 1933. The contractor for the metal counters was Art Metal Construction Co.

Box 46, Folder 13

Overhead tramrail system 1933 - 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: letters, memos, forms, reports related to construction of new Times building in 1933 - 1934. Includes 4-pp. report on Job #436 from P.J. Walker Co. to Gordon B. Kaufmann (architect), 12/6/1933.

Box 46, Folder 14

Newspaper handling equipment 1933 - 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: letters, memos, forms, reports related to construction of new Times building in 1933 - 1934. Includes 4-pp. report on Job #436 from P.J. Walker Co. to Gordon B. Kaufmann (architect), 12/6/1933.

Box 46, Folder 15

Heating, boiler plant, engine room 1933

Scope and Contents

1 item: letter, 10/25/1933, from P.J. Walker Co. to Gordon B. Kaufmann, architect, subject, Times Building - Job #436.

Box 46, Folder 16

Limestone 1933 - 1934

Scope and Contents

"8 items: forms and reports related to construction of new Times building in 1933 and 1934. "

Box 46, Folder 17

Rough hardware 1933

Scope and Contents

2 items: letters, 6/2 and 6/29/1933, from P.J. Walker Co. to Harper & Reynolds, subject - rough hardware.

Box 46, Folder 18

Press room floor 1933 - 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: letters, forms, reports, legal documents related to construction on new Times building in 1933 and 1934.

Box 46, Folder 19

Finish hardware 1933 - 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: letters, forms, legal documents related to construction of fourth Times building in 1933 and 1934. West and Company supplied finish hardware for the project.

Box 46, Folder 20

Flush valves 1933

Scope and Contents

3 items: correspondence between Jacob Baum (LAT), Gordon B. Kaufmann (architect), Elliott L. Ellingwood (engineer) and Wilson Valve Co. related to obtaining flush valves for fourth Times building in 1933.

Box 46, Folder 21

Power plant and heating 1933 - 1934, 1937

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: letters, forms and legal documents related to construction of new (fourth) Times building. Lohman Bros. was a principal contractor for plumbing and heating equipment and installation.

Box 46, Folder 22

Strip block flooring 1933 - 1934

Scope and Contents

2 items: communications related to installation of strip block flooring at new Times building.

Box 46, Folder 23

Individual set wood block flooring 1933

Scope and Contents

1 item; 4-pp. letter/report from P.J. Walker Co. to (architect) Gordon B. Kaufmann, explaining "Proposals received," including "individual set wood block flooring."

Box 46, Folder 24

Switchboard 1933 - 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 50 items: letters, reports, forms and legal documents related to construction of new Times building in 1933 and 1934.

Box 46, Folder 25

Jennison-Wright strip block flooring 1933 - 1934

Scope and Contents

5 items: packet of legal documents - Articles of Agreement, Bond to protect lien claimants, Indemnity Bond and Notice of Completion for work done for TM Co. (and Southwest Co.) on new Times building in 1933 and 1934. Also includes a letter to A.B. Rice Floor Co. from P.J. Walker Co.

Box 46, Folder 26

Fire escapes. 1933

Scope and Contents

2 items: 2-pp. letter, 12/7/1933, P.J. Walker Co. (Raymond Kinne) to Gordon Kaufmann, architect, on "Times Building - Job #436" ; letter, 12/18/1933, P.J. Walker Co. (Raymond Kinne) to Mr. A.D. Stuart, Job Office (Walker Co.) on "Times Building - Job #436."

Box 46, Folder 27

Ink pumps 1933

Scope and Contents

3 items: 2-pp. letter, 12/7/1933, from E.L. Ellingwood, consulting engineer, to Gordon B. Kaufmann, architect, on specifications for ink pumps to be installed in new Times building ; letter, 12/8/1933, from Kaufmann to Jacob Baum, LAT, on ink pumps ; letter, 12/11/1933, from Baum to Kaufmann on ink pump installation.

Box 46, Folder 28

Dispatch conveyors 1933 - 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: letters, a memo, a telegram, forms, and other material related to obtaining and installing dispatch conveyors for new Times building in 1933 and 1934. Correspondence is mainly between TM and Cutler-Hammer Inc. Major items: 30" x 54" (approx.) "Second Floor Plan - Times Mirror Co.), Gordon B. Kaufmann (architect), 9/22/1933 ; bound booklet (with cover letter & Cutler-Hammer's Proposal to TM), "Cutler-Hammer Newspaper Conveyors."

Box 46, Folder 29

Bookcases 1934

Scope and Contents

2 items: letter, 1/16/1934, from TM Co. to Raymond Kinne (P.J. Walker Co.) ; letter, 1/17/1934, from Raymond Kinne (P.J. Walker Co.) to Horace E. Downing (TM Co.). Both letters are on the subject of bookcases.

Box 46, Folder 30

R. Hoe & Co. correspondence 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 80 items: letters, telegrams, reports, forms and other material related to construction of 4th Times building in 1934.

Box 46, Folder 31

Presses - R. Hoe & Co. contract and correspondence 1935 - 1938

Scope and Contents

Approx. 80 items: letters, telegrams, reports, forms and other material related to construction of 4th Times building in 1936 - 1938.

Box 47

Accounting Department - Fourth Times Building Construction

Box 47, Folder 1

Presses - R. Hoe & Co. proposal 1936

Scope and Contents

1 item: proposal package from R. Hoe & Co. to Times-Mirror Publishing Company, 12/28/1936, including 5-pp. cover letter, reproductions of several telegrams to Ray Willoughby, Manager - Western States, for R. Hoe & Co., praising that company's products, approx. ten photos and one blueprint of these products.

Box 47, Folder 2

Presses - R. Hoe & Co. blueprints 1928, 1933

Scope and Contents

6 items: blueprints for "proposed color presses" provided to TM by R. Hoe & Co.

Box 47, Folder 3

R. Hoe & Co. invoices 1934 - 1936

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: invoice forms related to goods and services supplied to T-M by R. Hoe & Co. (some are duplicates, stapled)

Box 47, Folder 4

R. Hoe & Co. - proposals and agreements 1945 - 1946

Scope and Contents

3 packets of information (in binders) plus approx. 12 items of correspondence: packet (blue cover) correspondence and financial information plus a blueprint of a press ; two agreement packages with specifications of the equipment ; correspondence between R. Hoe & Co. and representatives of TM Co.

Box 47, Folder 5

R. Hoe & Co. - proposals 1947 - 1948

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: two proposal packages (maroon binders) with cover letters and sales information related to Hoe equipment ; collection of correspondence between R. Hoe & Co. and TM Co., 1947 - 1948.

Box 47, Folder 6

R. Hoe & Co. - Color convertible newspaper presses 1948

Scope and Contents

2 items: two packets of information and correspondence on color convertible newspaper presses produced by R. Hoe & Co.

Box 47, Folder 7

R. Hoe & Co. - correspondence 1949 - 1950

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: letters, memos, financial lists, and other materials related to TM purchases of Hoe equipment.

Box 47, Folder 8

R. Hoe & Co. - contract for 26 newspaper multi-color printing units 1944

Scope and Contents

1 item: package of correspondence and a blueprint of color presses (1944).

Box 47, Folder 9

R. Hoe & Co. - 26 units, color press, WEB 2953 agreement 1945 - 1949

Scope and Contents

1 item (package inside black binder) includes correspondence, financial figures and the purchase agreement for 26 color printing units from R. Hoe & Co.

Box 48

Accounting Department - Fourth Times Building Construction

Box 48, Folder 1

R. Hoe & Co. - 12 color cylinders 1945, 1951

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: letters, memos and a package of material in a binder titled "Agreement between Times-Mirror Company and R. Hoe & Co. Inc. (12 color cylinders - $94,450.00.)

Box 48, Folder 2

R. Hoe & Co. rotary proof press - punching & creasing device 1947 - 1948

Scope and Contents

1 item: informational package (maroon binder with "Hoe Proposal" on cover) including cover letter, photos of the equipment and a diagram.

Box 48, Folder 3

R. Hoe & Co. - octuple presses 1945 - 1950

Scope and Contents

2 items (agreement packages in maroon binders with "Agreement with R. Hoe & Co." on the cover) : letters, reports and specifications for Hoe equipment, 1945 - 1950.

Box 48, Folder 4

R. Hoe & Co. - Miscellaneous papers 1945 - 1948

Scope and Contents

Approx. 70 items: letters and telegrams related to purchase, by TM Co. of products and services of R. Hoe & Co. Hoe was a major producer of printing presses and related equipment in the late 19th and 20th centuries.

Box 48, Folder 5

R. Hoe & Co. - Eight unit newspaper press 1945, 1948

Scope and Contents

5 items: correspondence and handwritten notes related to TM Co. purchase of press equipment from R. Hoe & Co., 1945, 1948. (Streamline Eight-unit Newspaper Press, Web No. 2961 - 2962

Box 48, Folder 6

Walter Scott & Co. press - Color 1933 - 1937

Scope and Contents

Approx. 60 items: letters, memos, telegrams, reports and a proposal related to purchase by TM Co. of printing machinery from Walter Scott Co. of New Jersey.

Box 48, Folder 7

Industrial metal partitions 1934

Scope and Contents

3 items: "Addition change orders" from P.J. Walker Company to Forderer Cornice Works (San Francisco) for industrial metal partitions.

Box 48, Folder 8

Pneumatic tube system 1933 - 1934

Scope and Contents

Aprox. 15 items: letters, work orders and legal agreements between TM Co. / Southwest Co. and Standard Conveyor Company related to purchase and installation of a pneumatic tube system at the Times building.

Box 48, Folder 9

Kitchen equipment 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: letters, contracts and other materials related to purchase of kitchen equipment by TM Co. for Times building in 1934.

Box 48, Folder 10

Magnetic cylinder brakes 1933 - 1934

Scope and Contents

4 items: letters and memos related to purchase by TM Co. of magnetic cylinder brakes for a press from Graybar Electric Co.

Box 48, Folder 11

Water softening equipment 1933 - 1934

Scope and Contents

10 items: letters and reports related to purchase and installation of water softening equipment for Times building, 1933 - 1934.

Box 48, Folder 12

Phenolic plate 1933 - 1934

Scope and Contents

7 items: letters and forms related to purchase and installation of phenolic plate for Times building, 1933 - 1934.

Box 48, Folder 13

Electric clock system 1934

Scope and Contents

7 items: letters and memos related to purchase and installation of the Telechron Clock System. The correspondence mainly involves Jacob Baum (LAT), Elliott L. Ellingwood (consulting engineer) and Gordon B. Kaufmann (architect).

Box 48, Folder 14

Gas - natural, Southern California Gas Co. 1934 - 1941

Scope and Contents

Approx. 45 items: letters, forms, contracts and other materials related to service to TImes building by Southern California Gas Co.

Box 48, Folder 15

Rubber rollers 1934

Scope and Contents

1 item: memo, 1/30/1934, from H.E. Downing to Frank X. Pfaffinger, reading in part, "Mr. Baum has just told me that he has purchased rubber rollers for the new presses from the Goodrich Rubber Co. at a cost of $19,000...Payment will not have to be made for quite some time but I am handing this information to you that you may be advised."

Box 48, Folder 16

Steam engines - Engine generators 1933 - 1935

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: letters, reports, memos, legal documents, handwritten notes and other material related to purchase and installation of steam engines and engine generators at the Times building, 1933 - 1935. Major items: multi-page (in tan binder) 6/26/1933, "Proposal from Skinner Engine Co." ; cover letter and multi-page report, "Study of cost of generated power & light versus cost of purchased power & light for proposed Los Angeles Times building," 4/21/1930 ; 32-pp. booklet, "Skinner guaranteed saving contract" (1928) ; etc.

Box 49

Accounting Department - Fourth Times Building Construction

Box 49, Folder 1

Motor drives and Scott color press 1931 - 1937

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: letters, memos, reports, invoices, and a blueprint related to purchase and installation of motor drives and a color press. Also involved were Walter Scott & Co. and Graybar Electric Co. Major item: 10-plus pages, "Proposals and sanctions submitted to The Los Angeles Times...printing press drive equipment" (9/27/1932), including report with specifications, photos of the equipment and a blueprint.

Box 49, Folder 2

Medicine cabinets 1934

Scope and Contents

3 items: memos and correspondence related to medicine cabinets and other installation work and involving Jacob Baum (TM Co.), Gordon Kaufmann (architect) and P.J. Walker Co.

Box 49, Folder 3

Neon signs 1934

Scope and Contents

5 items: letters, a memo and a legal document between TM Co. and Electrical Products Corp. -- P.J. Walker Co. and Gordon B. Kaufmann were also involved.

Box 49, Folder 4

Cline Electric Mfg. Co. (1 of 2) 1934 - 1937

Scope and Contents

Approx. 85 items: letters, contractural documents, invoices, handwritten notes, electrical specification reports, telegrams, photographs, blueprints and other materials related to purchase and installation of electrical equipment from Cline Electric Co

Box 49, Folder 5

Cline Electric Mfg. Co. (2 of 2) 1934 - 1937

Scope and Contents

Approx. 85 items: letters, contractural documents, invoices, handwritten notes, electrical specification reports, telegrams, photographs, blueprints and other materials related to purchase and installation of electrical equipment from Cline Electric Co

Box 49, Folder 6

Change orders - Miscellaneous 1934

Scope and Contents

5 items: proposed change orders and change orders in memos of TM Co. and P.J. Walker Co.

Box 49, Folder 7

Ornamental lighting fixtures 1934 - 1935

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: legal agreements, proposals, letters, memos, handwritten notes and change orders related to purchase and installation of ornamental lighting fixtures from Solar Lighting Fixture Co., Inc.

Box 49, Folder 8

Telephone booths 1934

Scope and Contents

3 items: letters related to the purchase and installation of telephone booths (incl. metal work, finish hardware, painting and glazing) in Times building by P.J. Walker Co. and Gordon Kaufmann architects in 1934.

Box 49, Folder 9

Mural decorations 1934

Scope and Contents

2 items: letter, 5/31/1934, from Gordon B. Kaufmann - Architect, to P.J. Walker Co. regarding mural decorations ; 2-pp. contract, 6/4/1934, from P.J. Walker Co. to Hugo Ballin to "furnish all labor, material, etc.," to complete mural decorations in lobby of TImes building, 1934.

Box 49, Folder 10

Plaque 1934

Scope and Contents

1 item: letter, 5/4/1934, from Gordon B. Kaufmann (architect) to Jacob Baum (LAT) regarding a "plaque at the end of the elevator lobby...telling of a few highlights about General Otis."

Box 49, Folder 11

Lockers 1934

Scope and Contents

1 item: letter, 5/21/1934, from K.P. Lowell of Gordon B. Kaufmann architects, to Jacob Baum (LAT) regarding lockers for the new Times building, 1934.

Box 49, Folder 12

Interior decoration 1934

Scope and Contents

4 items: correspondence involving Jacob Baum (TM Co.), P.J. Walker Co., architect Gordon B. Kaufmann and interior decorator John B. Smeraldi and a contract between Smeraldi and the P.J. Walker Co.

Box 49, Folder 13

Press control conduit installation 1934

Scope and Contents

2 items: letter, 5/7/1934, from Gordon B. Kaufmann firm to Jacob Baum (LAT) on subject of press control conduit ; 3-pp. report and specifications for press control conduit installation.

Box 49, Folder 14

Leather coverings 1934

Scope and Contents

3 items: two letters and one "Invitation to submit proposal," related to installation of leather coverings at Times building (Rm. 504).

Box 49, Folder 15

Neon signs 1934 - 1935

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: correspondence between Jacob Baum (LAT), Gordon B. Kaufmann (architects), P.J. Walker Co. (builders) and Electrical Products Corp. related to installation of neon signs at Times building, First and Broadway.

Box 49, Folder 16

Limestone sculpture 1934

Scope and Contents

2 items: letters, both 3/28/1934, involving Jacob Baum (LAT), Gordon B. Kaufmann (architects) and P.J. Walker Co. (builders) regarding limestone sculpture for TImes building.

Box 49, Folder 17

Dumbwaiter doors 1934

Scope and Contents

2 items: letters, 3/28/1934, involving P.J. Walker Co., Gordon B. Kaufmann architects and Jacob Baum of LAT related to installation of dumbwaiter doors.

Box 49, Folder 18

Gasoline storage tanks 1934

Scope and Contents

3 items: letters, all written between 6/1934 and 8/1934, involving Jacob, Baum (LAT), Gordon B. Kaufmann architects, P.J. Walker Co. and Elliott L. Ellingwood, regarding gasoline storage tanks.

Box 49, Folder 19

Repairs to I.W. Hellman property 1934

Scope and Contents

2 items: correspondence between P.J. Walker Co., Pioneer Waterproofing & Roof Co. and E.H. Emerson, Manager of I.W. Hellman Building (124 W. Fourth St.) regarding repair work on the roof of the I.W. Hellman property.

Box 49, Folder 20

Metal office furniture 1933 - 1935

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: letters, invoices, reports, and other materials related to obtaining metal office furniture for Times building. Major items: 13-pp. of completed "Inventory" forms (whose forms is not indicated) ; multi-page "Delivery Guarantee" from Metal Office Furniture Co. to TM ; complete 16-pp. issue of The News - GF, 2/1932, published by General Fireproofing Company.

Box 49, Folder 21

Heating equipment for stereotype and monotype departments 1933 - 1935

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: letters, blueprints, financial statements and reports related to installation of heating equipment at Times building by Graybar Electric Co. and General Electric Co.

Box 49, Folder 22

Composing room fixtures 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: two estimate packages (tan folders), financial reports and a diagram related to installation of fixtures for the composing room at Times building.

Box 50

Accounting Department - Fourth Times Building Construction

Box 50, Folder 1

Rubber rollers for Scott Color Press 1933 - 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 55 items: letters, financial statements, handwritten notes, a blueprint and a proposal related to purchase and installation of rubber rollers for one or more presses at Times building in the 1933 - 1934 time frame. Companies mostly involved were Times-Mirror Co., Walter Scott & Co. and Niles & Nelson, Inc.

Box 50, Folder 2

Fire alarm - night watch (system) - phone alarm 1933 - 1935

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: letters, memos, handwritten notes, reports and proposals related to fire and security systems for Times building in the 1933 to 1935 time frame. Correspondence mostly involved Times-Mirror and American District Telegraph Co.

Box 50, Folder 3

Furnishings - Executive offices 1934 - 1935

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: letters, financial statements, invoices, lists of materials, and handwritten notes related to purchase of furnituire and other furnishings for the executive offices at TImes building, 1934 - 1935.

Downing, H.E. Memoranda 1923-1947

Scope and Contents

This is an extensive set of interoffice correspondence and memoranda from H.E. Downing, who served the company for 43 years as Auditor, Controller, Assistant Secretary, Secretary and Treasurer until his retirement in 1946. Times Mirror's policies and procedures regarding accounting and employee relations are discussed at length. The file includes two sets of office bulletins and memoranda. The first set is arranged chronologically, the second is arranged alphabetically by correspondent. The correspondence is generally administrative in nature and involves accounting and payroll details. Date range is 1923 - 1947.

Box 51

Accounting Deparment - Downing, H.E.

Box 51, Folder 1

Chronological file - Office communications 1930 - 1931

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: memos, bulletins and reports related to planning, procedures and operations at LAT in the 1930 to 1931 time frame. H.E. Downing originated many of these items.

Box 51, Folder 2

Chronological file - Office communications 1932 - 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 80 items: memos, bulletins and reports related to planning, procedures and operations at LAT in the 1932 to 1934 time frame. H.E. Downing originated many of these items.

Box 51, Folder 3

Chronological file - Office communications 1935 - 1936

Scope and Contents

Approx. 80 items: memos, bulletins and reports related to planning, procedures and operations at LAT in the 1935 to 1936 time frame. Norman Chandler originated many of these items.

Box 51, Folder 4

Chronological file - Office communications 1937

Scope and Contents

Approx. 60 items: memos, bulletins and reports related to planning, procedures and operations at LAT in the 1937 time frame. H.E. Downing originated many of these items.

Box 51, Folder 5

Alphabetical File - A 1932 - 1937

Scope and Contents

Approx. 70 items: memos and bulletins related to planning, procedures and operations at LAT in the 1932 - 1937 time frame. H.E. Downing originated many of these items.

Box 51, Folder 6

Alphabetical File - B 1930 - 1937

Scope and Contents

Approx. 65 items: memos and bulletins related to planning, procedures and operations at LAT in the 1930 - 1937 time frame. H.E. Downing originated many of these items.

Box 51, Folder 7

Alphabetical File - Baum, Jacob (1 of 2) 1930 - 1939

Scope and Contents

Approx. 110 items: memos and bulletins related to planning, procedures and operations on the financial side of LAT in the 1930 - 1939 time frame. These items are from H.E. to business manager Jacob Baum.

Box 51, Folder 8

Alphabetical File - Baum, Jacob (2 of 2) 1930 - 1939

Scope and Contents

Approx. 110 items: memos and bulletins related to planning, procedures and operations on the financial side of LAT in the 1930 - 1939 time frame. These items are from H.E. to business manager Jacob Baum.

Box 51, Folder 9

Alphabetical File - Branch offices (1 of 2) 1932 - 1938

Scope and Contents

Approx. 120 items: memos, most often originating with H.E. Downing, and sent to the Job Office, TM Printing & Binding, the general manager's office, and other offices, also including a few replies.

Box 51, Folder 10

Alphabetical File - Branch offices (2 of 2) 1932 - 1938

Scope and Contents

Approx. 120 items: memos, most often originating with H.E. Downing, and sent to the Job Office, TM Printing & Binding, the general manager's office, and other offices, also including a few replies.

Box 51, Folder 11

Alphabetical File - C 1930 - 1938

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: memos, most often originating with H.E. Downing, sent to TM staffers with names beginning with "C." This folder contains at least one memo each to Harrison Chandler and Philip Chandler.

Box 52

Accounting Deparment - Downing, H.E.

Box 52, Folder 1

Alphabetical File - Chandler, Harry 1930 - 1937

Scope and Contents

Approx. 100 items: memos from H.E. Downing to Harry Chandler on a wide range of subjects in the 1930 to 1937 time frame.

Box 52, Folder 2

Alphabetical File - Chandler, Norman 1931 - 1937

Scope and Contents

Approx. 80 items: memos from H.E. Downing to Norman Chandler on a wide range of subjects in the 1931 to 1937 time frame.

Box 52, Folder 3

Alphabetical File - Cook, R., purchasing agent 1930 - 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 45 items: memos from H.E. Downing to R. Cook, purchasing agent.

Box 52, Folder 4

Alphabetical File - Denning, C.O., credit manager 1930 - 1937

Scope and Contents

150+ items: memos from H.E. Downing to C.O. Denning, credit manager in the 1930 to 1937 time frame.

Box 52, Folder 5

Alphabetical File - D 1931 - 1937

Scope and Contents

Approx. 50 items: memos from H.E. Downing to staffers with names starting with the letter "D" in the 1931 to 1937 time frame.

Box 52, Folder 6

Alphabetical File - E 1930 - 1934

Scope and Contents

9 items: memos from H.E. Downing to staffers with names starting with the letter "E" in the 1930 to 1934 time frame.

Box 52, Folder 7

Alphabetical File - F 1932 - 1937

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: memos from H.E. Downing to staffers with names starting with the letter "F" in the 1932 to 1937 time frame.

Box 52, Folder 8

Alphabetical File - Gadden, Ed 1930 - 1934

Scope and Contents

5 items: memos from H.E. Downing to Ed Gadden in the 1930 to 1934 time frame.

Box 52, Folder 9

Alphabetical File - H 1930 - 1937

Scope and Contents

Approx. 50 items: memos from H.E. Downing to staffers whose names started with the letter "H" in the 1930 to 1937 time frame.

Box 52, Folder 10

Alphabetical File - Hartford, Emile 1932 - 1937

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: memos from H.E. Downing to Emile Hartford, National Advertising Manager, in the 1932 to 1937 time frame.

Box 52, Folder 11

Alphabetical File - Herbert, L.J. 1934 - 1937

Scope and Contents

Approx. 55 items: memos from H.E. Downing to L.J. Herbert, purchasing agent, in the 1934 to 1937 time frame.

Box 52, Folder 12

Alphabetical File - J 1930 - 1937

Scope and Contents

120+ items: memos from H.E. Downing to staffers with names starting with "J" in the 1930 to 1937 time frame.

Box 52, Folder 13

Alphabetical File - K 1932 - 1937

Scope and Contents

4 items: memos from H.E. Downing to staffers with names starting with "K" in the 1932 to 1937 time frame.

Box 52, Folder 14

Alphabetical File - Lampen, W.P. 1930 - 1937

Scope and Contents

Approx. 100 items: memos from H.E. Downing to W.P. Lampen, statistician / editorial auditor, in the 1930 to 1937 time frame.

Box 53

Accounting Deparment - Downing, H.E.

Box 53, Folder 1

Alphabetical File - Le - Lu 1932 - 1937

Scope and Contents

8 items: memos from H.E. Downing to staffers with names starting with "Le - Lu" in the 1932 to 1937 time frame.

Box 53, Folder 2

Alphabetical File - Mc - Mac 1933 - 1937

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: memos from H.E. Downing to staffers with names starting with Mc - Mac in the 1933 to 1937 time frame.

Box 53, Folder 3

Alphabetical File - M 1930 - 1937

Scope and Contents

Approx. 75 items: memos from H.E. Downing to staffers with names starting with "M" in the 1930 to 1937 time frame.

Box 53, Folder 4

Alphabetical File - N 1924 - 1935

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: memos from H.E. Downing to staffers with names starting with "N" in the 1924 to 1935 time frame.

Box 53, Folder 5

Alphabetical File - O 1923 - 1933

Scope and Contents

4 items: memos from H.E. Downing to staffers with names starting with "O" in the 1923 to 1933 time frame.

Box 53, Folder 6

Alphabetical File - P 1931 - 1935

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: memos from H.E. Downing to staffers with names starting with "P" in the 1931 to 1935 time frame. W.R Penny (Class. Adv. Manager) and Kyle Palmer (one-time political editor) are among those receiving memos found in this folder.

Box 53, Folder 7

Alphabetical File - Parker, A.L., Circulation Manager 1930 - 1934

Scope and Contents

Approx. 45 items: memos from H.E. Downing to Circulation Manager A.L. Parker in the 1930 to 1934 time frame.

Box 53, Folder 8

Alphabetical File - Pattie, W.F., Payroll Division 1935 - 1937, 1947

Scope and Contents

Approx. 50 items: memos from H.E. Downing to W.F. Pattie in the Payroll Division in 1935 - 1937, and one memo in 1947.

Box 53, Folder 9

Alphabetical File - Payroll Division 1930 - 1937

Scope and Contents

Approx. 50 items: memos from H.E. Downing to Payroll Division in 1930 - 1937.

Box 53, Folder 10

Alphabetical File - Pfaffenberger, Walter 1931 - 1937

Scope and Contents

Approx. 55 items: memos from H.E. Downing to Walter Pfaffenberger, Advertising Manager, in 1931 to 1937.

Box 53, Folder 11

Alphabetical File - Pfaffinger, Frank X. 1930 - 1937

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: memos from H.E. Downing to Frank X. Pfaffinger, Treasurer, during the period 1930 to 1937.

Box 53, Folder 12

Alphabetical File - R 1930 - 1935

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: memos from H.E. Downing to staffers with names starting with "R" during the period 1930 to 1935.

Box 53, Folder 13

Alphabetical File - S 1930 - 1937

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: memos from H.E. Downing to staffers with names starting with "S" during the period 1930 to 1937.

Box 53, Folder 14

Alphabetical File - Tanner, Raymond 1931 - 1937

Scope and Contents

Approx. 45 items: memos from H.E. Downing to staffer Raymond Tanner (Asst. to Treasurer) durng the period 1931 to 1937.

Box 53, Folder 15

Alphabetical File - Te - To 1930 - 1936

Scope and Contents

Approx. 50 items: memos from H.E. Downing to staffers with names starting with Te through To durng the period 1930 to 1936.

Box 53, Folder 16

Alphabetical File - Trueblood, R.W. Managing Editor 1930 - 1936

Scope and Contents

Approx. 50 items: memos from H.E. Downing to R.W. Trueblood during the period 1930 to 1936.

Box 53, Folder 17

Alphabetical File - V 1930 - 1937

Scope and Contents

Approx. 55 items: memos from H.E. Downing to staffers with names starting with the letter "V" during the years 1930 - 1937.

Box 53, Folder 18

Alphabetical File - Wakefield, O.H. 1930 - 1937

Scope and Contents

Approx. 65 items: memos from H.E. Downing to O.H. Wakefield of the Job Office during the years 1930 - 1937.

Box 53, Folder 19

Alphabetical File - W 1930 - 1937

Scope and Contents

Approx. 60 items: memos from H.E. Downing to staffers with names starting with the letter "W" during the years 1930 - 1937.

Box 53, Folder 20

Alphabetical File - Y 1933 - 1935

Scope and Contents

3 items: memos from H.E. Downing to staffers with names starting with the letter "Y" during 1933 - 1935.

Tax returns 1911-1958

Scope and Contents

Local, State and Federal tax returns for Times Mirror, Chandis Securities, individual Chandler family members, and Times Mirror executives. The series contains tax return forms and related accounting papers. The files are arranged alphabetically by taxpayer in five boxes; the date range is 1911-1958.

Box 54

Accounting Department - Tax Returns

Box 54, Folder 1

Chandis Securities 1920 - 1921

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: City and County tax receipts--Year 1920, for Chandis Securities ; two spreadsheets, "Chandis Securities Co., Tax Record 1920" ; related correspondence.

Box 54, Folder 2

Chandis Securities 1921 - 1922

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: City and County tax receipts--Year 1921, for Chandis Securities ; two spreadsheets, "Chandis Securities Co., Tax Record 1921" ; related correspondence and forms.

Box 54, Folder 3

Chandis Securities 1922 -1923

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: City and County tax receipts--Year 1922, for Chandis Securities ; two spreadsheets, "Chandis Securities Co., Tax Record 1922" ; related correspondence and forms.

Box 54, Folder 4

Chandis Securities 1923 - 1924

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: City and County tax receipts--Year 1923, for Chandis Securities ; spreadsheet, "Chandis Securities Co., Tax Record 1923" ; related correspondence and forms.

Box 54, Folder 5

Chandis Securities 1924 - 1925

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: City and County tax receipts--Year 1924, for Chandis Securities ; spreadsheet, "Chandis Securities Co., Tax Record 1924-25" ; related correspondence and forms.

Box 54, Folder 6

Chandis Securities 1925 - 1926

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: City and County tax receipts--Year 1925, for Chandis Securities ; spreadsheets, "Chandis Securities Co., Tax Record 1924-25" ; related correspondence and forms. Some Riverside and Imperial county records and forms.

Box 54, Folder 7

Chandis Securities 1926 - 1927

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: City and County tax receipts--Year 1926, for Chandis Securities ; spreadsheets, Chandis Securities ; related correspondence and forms. Some Riverside and Imperial county records and forms, tax materials from City of Calipatria, 2-pp. list of Chandis Securities Company - stocks.

Box 54, Folder 8

Chandis Securities 1927 - 1928

Scope and Contents

Approx. 45 items: County tax material for Los Angeles, Imperial and San Bernardino countys, plus some individual cities ; related correspondence.

Box 54, Folder 9

Chandis Securities 1928 - 1929

Scope and Contents

Approx. 65 items: County tax material for Imperial and San Bernardino (etc.) counties, some irrigation company material ; related correspondence.

Box 54, Folder 10

Chandis Securities 1929 - 1930

Scope and Contents

Approx. 70 items: County tax material for Los Angeles, Imperial and San Diego counties (etc.) counties, some irrigation company material ; related correspondence.

Box 55

Accounting Department - Tax Returns

Box 55, Folder 1

Chandler Family - Federal Income 1925 - 1932

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: financial charts and other information relating to "Harrison, Helen & Philip Chandler" ; "income tax - 1927, Harrison, Helen & Philip Chandler" ; (same individuals) "Income 1926" ; more.

Box 55, Folder 2

Chandler, Constance - Federal Income Tax 1924-1928

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 55, Folder 3

Chandler, Constance - Federal Income Tax 1929-1932

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 55, Folder 4

Chandler, Constance - Federal Income Tax 1929-1933

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 55, Folder 5

Chandler, Constance (Crowe) - Federal Income Tax 1934

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 55, Folder 6

Chandler, Constance Crowe - Federal Income Tax 1935-1939

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 55, Folder 7

Chandler Crowe, Constance - Gift Tax 1935-1936

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 55, Folder 8

Chandler, Harrison 1924 - 1928

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 55, Folder 9

Chandler, Harrison 1929-1935

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 55, Folder 10

Chandler, Harrison 1930-1933

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 55, Folder 11

Chandler, Harrison - Federal Income Tax 1934-1935

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 55, Folder 12

Chandler, Harrison 1935 - 1939

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 55, Folder 13

Chandler, Harrison - Income Taxes 1936

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 55, Folder 14

Chandler, Harrison - Income Taxes 1937

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 55, Folder 15

Chandler, Harry - Federal Income Taxes 1918 - 1921

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 55, Folder 16

Chandler, Harry - Federal Income Taxes 1919

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 55, Folder 17

Chandler, Harry - Federal Income Taxes 1920

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 55, Folder 18

Chandler, Harry - Federal Income Taxes 1921-1923

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 55, Folder 19

Chandler, Harry - Federal Income Taxes 1922

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 55, Folder 20

Chandler, Helen - Federal Income Taxes 1924 - 1929

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 55, Folder 21

Chandler, Helen - Federal Income Taxes 1930 - 1932

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 55, Folder 22

Chandler, Helen - Federal Income Taxes 1929, 1935

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 55, Folder 23

Chandler Garland, Helen 1935 - 1939

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 55, Folder 24

Chandler Garland, Helen 1936 - 1938

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 55, Folder 25

Chandler Garland, Helen 1937-1941

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 55, Folder 26

Chandler, Norman & Dorothy - Federal Income Taxes 1927-1928

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 55, Folder 27

Chandler, Norman & Dorothy - Federal Income Taxes 1929, 1935

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 55, Folder 28

Chandler, Norman & Dorothy - Federal Income Taxes 1930

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 55, Folder 29

Chandler, Norman - Federal Income Taxes 1931

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 56

Accounting Department - Tax Returns

Box 56, Folder 1

Chandler, Norman and Dorothy B. - Federal Taxes 1932

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 56, Folder 2

Chandler, Norman - Federal Income Taxes 1933

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 56, Folder 3

Chandler, Norman and Dorothy - Federal Income Taxes 1934

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 56, Folder 4

Chandler, Norman and Dorothy B. Chandler - Federal & State Income Taxes 1935

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 56, Folder 5

Chandler, Philip - Federal Income Taxes 1923 - 1928

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 56, Folder 6

Chandler, Philip - Federal Income Taxes 1929, 1935

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 56, Folder 7

Chandler, Philip - Federal Income Taxes 1930 - 1933

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 56, Folder 8

Chandler, Philip - Federal Income Taxes 1934

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 56, Folder 9

Chandler, Philip - Income Taxes 1935 - 1941

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 56, Folder 10

Chandler, Philip - Income Taxes 1936 - 1940

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 56, Folder 11

Chandler, Philip - Income Taxes 1937

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 56, Folder 12

Goodan, May Chandler - Income Taxes 1930 - 1932

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 56, Folder 13

Kirkpatrick, John & Frances - Income Taxes 1930 - 1931

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 56, Folder 14

Pfaffinger, Frank X. - Income Taxes 1917

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 56, Folder 15

Pfaffinger, Frank X. - Income Taxes 1918

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 56, Folder 16

Pfaffinger, Frank X. - Federal Income Taxes 1919 - 1920

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 56, Folder 17

Pfaffinger, Frank X. - Federal Income Taxes 1920 - 1924

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 56, Folder 18

Pfaffinger, Frank X. - Federal Income Taxes 1921 - 1926

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 56, Folder 19

Pfaffinger, Frank X. - Federal Income Taxes 1922 - 1927

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 56, Folder 20

Pfaffinger, Frank X. - Federal Income Taxes 1923

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 57

Accounting Department - Tax Returns

Box 57, Folder 1

Pfaffinger, Frank X. - Federal Income Taxes 1924 - 1925

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 57, Folder 2

Pfaffinger, Frank X. - Federal Income Taxes 1925 - 1928

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 57, Folder 3

Pfaffinger, Frank X. - Federal Income Taxes 1926

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 57, Folder 4

Pfaffinger, Frank X. - Federal Income Taxes 1927

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 57, Folder 5

Pfaffinger, Frank X. - Federal Income Taxes 1928

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 57, Folder 6

Pfaffinger, Frank X. - Federal Income Taxes 1929

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 57, Folder 7

Pfaffinger, Frank X. - Federal Income Taxes 1930

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 57, Folder 8

Pfaffinger, Frank X. - Federal Income Taxes 1931

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 57, Folder 9

Pfaffinger, Frank X. - Federal Income Taxes 1932

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 57, Folder 10

Pfaffinger, Frank X. - Federal Income Taxes 1933

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 57, Folder 11

Pfaffinger, Frank X. and Elizabeth - Federal Income Taxes 1934

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 57, Folder 12

Pfaffinger, Frank X. and Elizabeth - Income Taxes 1935

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 57, Folder 13

Pfaffinger, Frank X. and Elizabeth - Federal Income Taxes 1936

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 57, Folder 14

Pfaffinger, Frank X. and Elizabeth - Income Taxes 1937

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 57, Folder 15

Pfaffinger, Frank X. and Elizabeth - Income Taxes 1938

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 57, Folder 16

Pfaffinger, Frank X. and Elizabeth - Income Taxes 1939

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 57, Folder 17

Pfaffinger, Mina - Income Taxes 1919

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 57, Folder 18

Pfaffinger, Mina - Federal Income Taxes 1920, 1921

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 57, Folder 19

Southwest Company - State corporate franchise taxes 1929 - 1944

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 58

Accounting Department - Tax Returns

Box 58, Folder 1

Southwest Company - Federal tax returns 1924 - 1935

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 58, Folder 2

Southwest Company - Federal tax returns 1936 - 1945

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 58, Folder 3

Title Insurance & Trust Co. - Federal Income Tax returns 1943 - 1953

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 58, Folder 4

Times-Mirror Company - Tax-related correspondence 1918, 1931, 1933

Scope and Contents

Correspondence related to taxes.

Box 58, Folder 5

Times Mirror - Federal Tax Return 1911

Scope and Contents

Forms related to Times Mirror federal tax return.

Box 58, Folder 6

Times Mirror - Federal Tax Return 1913

Scope and Contents

Forms related to Times Mirror federal tax return.

Box 58, Folder 7

Times Mirror - Federal Tax Return 1914

Scope and Contents

Forms related to Times Mirror federal tax return.

Box 58, Folder 8

Times Mirror - Federal Tax Return 1915 - 1916

Scope and Contents

Forms related to Times Mirror federal tax return.

Box 58, Folder 9

Times Mirror - Federal Tax Return 1917

Scope and Contents

Forms related to Times Mirror federal tax return.

Box 58, Folder 10

Times Mirror - Federal Tax Return 1918

Scope and Contents

Forms related to Times Mirror federal tax return.

Box 58, Folder 11

Times Mirror - Federal Tax Return 1919

Scope and Contents

Forms related to Times Mirror federal tax return.

Box 58, Folder 12

Times Mirror - Report on Investigation of Income Tax Liability 1917 - 1919

Scope and Contents

Report named above.

Box 59

Accounting Department - Tax Returns

Box 59, Folder 1

Times Mirror - Federal Tax Return 1920 1920 - 1933

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 59, Folder 2

Times Mirror - Federal Tax Return 1921 1921 - 1924

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: letters, reports, financial spreadsheets, handwritten notes, booklets on taxation and other materials related to Times MIrror's tax payments during the years 1921 - 1924. Two booklets: "Federal Tax Law with Explanatory Digest - 1921 (Edmund Walker and Company) ; "Federal Taxation as it relates to the Publishing Business," address by Clifford Yewdall (CPA), 10/1921.

Box 59, Folder 3

Times Mirror - Federal Tax Return 1922 1922

Scope and Contents

Forms related to TM federal tax return for year specified.

Box 59, Folder 4

Times Mirror - Federal Tax Return 1924 1924

Scope and Contents

Forms related to TM federal tax return for year specified.

Box 59, Folder 5

Times Mirror - Federal Tax Return 1925 1925

Scope and Contents

Forms related to TM federal tax return for year specified.

Box 59, Folder 6

Times Mirror - Federal Tax Return 1926 1926

Scope and Contents

Forms related to TM federal tax return for year specified.

Box 59, Folder 7

Times Mirror - Federal Tax Return 1927 1927

Scope and Contents

Forms related to TM federal tax return for year specified.

Box 59, Folder 8

Times Mirror - Federal Tax Return 1928 1928

Scope and Contents

Forms related to TM federal tax return for year specified.

Box 59, Folder 9

Times Mirror - Federal Tax Return 1929 1929

Scope and Contents

Forms related to TM federal tax return for year specified.

Box 59, Folder 10

Times Mirror - Federal Tax Return 1930 1930

Scope and Contents

Forms related to TM federal tax return for year specified.

Box 60

Accounting Department - Tax Returns

Box 60, Folder 1

Times Mirror - Federal Tax Return 1935 and American Newspaper Association Committee on Tax Depreciation 1935

Scope and Contents

Correspondence of committee and forms.

Box 60, Folder 2

Times Mirror - Federal Tax Return 1938 - 1939, IRS Additional Tax Assessment 1938, 1939

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 60, Folder 3

Times Mirror - Federal Tax Return 1938 - 1939, Audit and Tax Assessment 1938 - 1939

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 60, Folder 4

Times Mirror - Federal Tax Return 1938 - 1939, Audit and Tax Assessment 1938, 1939

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 60, Folder 5

Times Mirror - Federal Tax Return 1945 1945

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 60, Folder 6

Times Mirror - Federal Tax Return 1946 1946

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 60, Folder 7

Times Mirror - Federal Tax Return 1947 1947

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 60, Folder 8

Times Mirror - Federal Tax Return 1948 1948

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 60, Folder 9

Times Mirror - Federal Tax Return 1949 1949

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 61

Accounting Department - Tax Returns

Box 61, Folder 1

Times Mirror - Federal Tax Return 1950 1950

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 61, Folder 2

Times Mirror - Depreciation work papers 1950

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 61, Folder 3

Times Mirror - Federal tax return 1951 1951

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 61, Folder 4

Times Mirror - Federal tax returns 1952 1952

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 61, Folder 5

Times Mirror - Depreciation 1947 - 1952

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 61, Folder 6

Times Mirror - Federal tax return 1953 1953

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 61, Folder 7

Times Mirror - Partnership Return of Income - Plan holders 1946 - 1958

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 61, Folder 8

Times Mirror - IRS Report of Deficiency 1951 - 1953

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 61, Folder 9

Times Mirror - Federal tax return 1954

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 62

Accounting Department - Tax Returns

Box 62, Folder 1

Times Mirror - IRS Report of Net Over-assessment 1945 - 1954

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 62, Folder 2

Times Mirror - Federal Tax Audit 1945 - 1954

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 62, Folder 3

Times Mirror - Federal tax return 1955 1955

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 62, Folder 4

Times Mirror - Federal tax returns - KTTV Taxes 1955

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 62, Folder 5

Times Mirror - Federal tax return 1956 1956

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 62, Folder 6

Times Mirror - Working Papers, Dividend Receipts 1956

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 62, Folder 7

Times Mirror - Fire Damage - Times Equipment, 6th Floor Apartment 1956

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 62, Folder 8

Times Mirror - Federal tax return 1957 1957

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 63

Accounting Department - Tax Returns

Box 63, Folder 1

Times Mirror - State tax return 1951 1951

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 63, Folder 2

Times Mirror - State tax return 1952 1952

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 63, Folder 3

Times Mirror - State tax returns, 1953 1953

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 63, Folder 4

Times Mirror - State Partnership Return of Income - Plan holders 1946 - 1953

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 63, Folder 5

Times Mirror - State tax return 1954 1954

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 63, Folder 6

Times Mirror - State tax return 1955 1955

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 63, Folder 7

Times Mirror - State tax return 1956 1956

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 63, Folder 8

Times Mirror - KTTV, Inc. - State tax return 1956 1956

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 63, Folder 9

Times Mirror - State tax return 1957 1957

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 63, Folder 10

Times Mirror - KTTV, Inc. - State tax return 1957 1957

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 63, Folder 11

Times Mirror - Depreciation Computation - State and County Taxes 1955-1957 1958

Scope and Contents

Spreadsheets with figures related to equipment depreciation.

Box 63, Folder 12

Times Mirror - L. A. County Assessments - Spreadsheets 1958

Scope and Contents

Spreadsheets for solvent credits and personal property, adjustments, and other aspects of Times Mirror Company accounting.

Box 63, Folder 13

Times Mirror - L. A. County Assessments - Spreadsheets 1958

Scope and Contents

Miscellaneous spreadsheets.

Box 63, Folder 14

Times Mirror - L. A. County Assessment - Statement of Assets and Liabilities 1958

Scope and Contents

1 item: County Assessment - Statement of Assets and Liabilities (2/23/1958).

Box 63, Folder 15

Times Mirror - L. A. County Assessment - Spreadsheets - Excess of Declining Balance 1958

Scope and Contents

Excess of Declining Balance spreadsheets

Box 64

Accounting Department - Tax Returns

Box 64, Folder 1

Times Mirror - L.A. County Assessment 1958 - Miscellaneous papers 1958

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: correspondence, reports and forms related to subject above.

Box 64, Folder 2

Times Mirror - L. A. County Assessment 1958 - Accrual Data 1958

Scope and Contents

2 items: printouts of data (more notes in margins).

Box 64, Folder 3

Times Mirror - Federal and State Audit (1 of 2) 1943 - 1953

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 64, Folder 4

Times Mirror - Federal and State Audit (2 of 2) 1943 - 1953

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and forms.

Box 64, Folder 5

Times Mirror - Income Tax Audit - Analysis of Depreciable Assets 1935 - 1964

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: memos, financial spreadsheets and other material related to Times MIrror tax returns for 1935 - 1964.

Box 64, Folder 6

Times Mirror - Income Tax Audit - Analysis of Depreciable Assets 1935 - 1964

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: memos, financial spreadsheets and other material related to Times MIrror tax returns for 1935 - 1964.

Box 64, Folder 7

Times Mirror - Income Tax Audit - Analysis of Depreciable Assets 1935 - 1964

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: memos, financial spreadsheets and other material related to Times MIrror tax returns for 1935 - 1964.

Miscellaneous 1916-1978

Scope and Contents

Correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, tax schedules, and other items from various accounting departments. Also included are a copy of the 1935-1938 Times Mirror Company Standard Accounting Procedures and items from Ben Berger, longtime Accounting Department employee of Times Mirror. Two boxes total; the date range is 1916-1978.

Box 65

Accounting Department - Miscellaneous

Box 65, Folder 1

Controller's Office - Correspondence 1961 - 1978

Scope and Contents

Approx. 55 items: letters, memos, reports, schedules and other materials related to LAT operations, especially those related to the Controller's Office.

Box 65, Folder 2

Controller's Office - Advertising Accounts 1969 - 1972

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: memos, reports, one article copy. The memos and reports are related to Display Advertising's branch offices and their bank accounts. The article copy is related to a decision on political advertising by the Board of Advertising of the American Newspaper Publishers Assn., "BoA offers plan to disperse political advertising payments," Editor & Publisher, 4/29/1972.

Box 65, Folder 3

Controller's Office - EOCOM Corporation purchase agreement 1975 - 1977

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: correspondence, 24-pp. "Computer-to-plate Presentation," multiple versions of 30+ pp. "Purchase Agreement," bound, "An Introduction to EOCOM Corporation" (tan cover), 19-pp. bound, "A proposal for a laser platemaker..." (from EOCOM to LAT)

Box 65, Folder 4

Controller's Office - Financial Reports 1967 - 1975

Scope and Contents

8 items: memos, letters and two financial reports from Ernst & Ernst on Times MIrror Co.'s "accounting procedures and policies...in connection with our annual audit of the Company's financial statements." Folder also contains some handwritten financial spreadsheets.

Box 65, Folder 5

Controller's Office - Reports 1962 - 1978

Scope and Contents

Approx. 55 items: memos, forms, reports and other materials related to accounting activities and Controller's Office during the years 1962 to 1978.

Box 65, Folder 6

Controller's Office - Incentive plans 1960 - 1961

Scope and Contents

6 items: memos, a plan and a report related to incentive plans during the years 1961 and 1962.

Box 65, Folder 7

Times MIrror Company Standard Accounting Procedures 1935 - 1938

Scope and Contents

1 item: 120+ pp. bound volume, includes segments prepared by various offices within Accounting. Inside tItle page reads "STANDARD PROCEDURE - Accounting Department..." Handwritten note about reads "Jan. 1935 thru 1938."

Box 65, Folder 8

Report of Examination of the Consolidated balance sheets 1936

Scope and Contents

1 item: 102-pp. soft binding, "Report of Examination - The TImes MIrror Company and Southwest Company, Los Angeles, California (12/31/1936)." Report prepared by Ernst & Ernst - balance sheets, income, etc.

Box 66

Accounting Department - Miscellaneous

Box 66, Folder 1

Payroll - Correspondence and other papers 1936 - 1970

Scope and Contents

Announcements, memoranda, correspondence, and worksheets regarding payroll matters.

Box 66, Folder 2

Payroll - Tax withholding 1942 - 1974

Scope and Contents

Memoranda, schedules, forms, and other materials related to withholding taxes from personal paychecks.

Box 66, Folder 3

Payroll - Data Processing 1968 - 1970

Scope and Contents

Worksheets, data printouts, instructions, and other materials related to the switch from existing Payroll System to the Payroll/Personnel system.

Box 66, Folder 4

Payroll - Memoranda 1969

Scope and Contents

Memoranda and committee meeting minutes.

Box 66, Folder 5

Payroll - Memoranda 1970

Scope and Contents

Memoranda and committee meeting minutes.

Box 66, Folder 6

Payroll - Times Mirror Communications Co. 1970

Scope and Contents

Memoranda, pay schedules, and employee lists.

Box 66, Folder 7

Ben Berger Collection 1916 - 1949

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: a collection of memos, photos, and assorted memorabilia (incl. "Times Rifle and Pistol Club" insignia / patch) directly or indirectly related to employee Ben Berger, Accounting Department employee.

Box 670

Accounting Department - Oversize

Box 670, Folder 1

Ledgers circa 1920 - circa 1969

Scope and Contents

2 ledgers: Times Mutual Benefit Association Financial Records large tan binder (approx. 12" x 12") with maroon borders containing entries from the 1920s to the 1960s; large bound book of payroll ledger pages, including department codes, name, pay-rate, hours worked, and other payroll details. July - December 1945.

Volume 68

Los Angeles Times Revenue ledger 1967-1971

Advertising Department 1911-1994

Physical Description: 1 unit(46 boxes, 21 bound volumes)

Scope and Contents

The Advertising Department was responsible for advertisements within the newspaper, including classified ads and advertising supplements. (The Promotion Department was responsible for advertising the newspaper itself.) Date range for the series is 1911-1994, with a bulk of the material dating from 1930-1994.

Clark, Don Files 1983-1991

Scope and Contents

Don Clark was Director of Advertising in the 1970s-1990s. These five folders including correspondence and reports, to and from Clark, regarding marketing, locating executives for hire, and responses to reader complaints about specific ads. Date range is 1983-1991.

Box 189

Advertising Dept. - Clark, Don

Box 189, Folder 1

Marketing Strategy 1986

Scope and Contents

Ten memos comprising 37 pages, pertaining to Times' marketing strategy and direction. These memos were apparently generated at the request of Tom Johnson, and include memoranda from a variety of senior personnel in various departments, including Bill Thomas, Bill Niese, and others. Important collection of memos with candid assessments of The Times' strategic direction.

Box 189, Folder 2

Improving Market Share 1983

Scope and Contents

Thirty-five memos comprising 72 pages, pertaining to Times' improving full run share of market. These memos include memoranda from various departments. Important collection of memos with candid assessments of The Times' strategic direction.

Box 189, Folder 3

Memorandum 1985 - 1990

Scope and Contents

Twenty-five memos and correspondence comprising 91 pages, pertaining to Times' Classified and Display Advertising Departments. Included are memoranda concerning an employee survey along with the results for the Classified Department, revenue history, Santa Clarita/Antelope Valley section of the paper; incentives, a Display Advertising Digest concerning the departments reorganization, and a letter addressed to Times Employees of 2081.

Box 189, Folder 4

Strategic and Marketing Issues 1986 - 1991

Scope and Contents

Seventeen memos and correspondence comprising 108 pages, pertaining to materials related to strategic concerns of the Times, largely related to the apparently threatening growth of the Woodland Hills-based Daily News. Also included are the results to an employee survey, thoughts about discontinuing the L.A. Times Magazine and about the expansion of boundaries of the Valley Edition.

Box 189, Folder 5

Advertising Response Letters 1986 - 1991

Scope and Contents

Thirty-five memos and correspondence comprising 68 pages, pertaining to advertising. Some of the topics include pornography, tobacco, abortion, and fur ads.

Stickell, Vance Files 1911-1994

Scope and Contents

Vance Stickell was appointed Assistant to the Advertising Manager in 1956 and held various managerial positions within the Advertising Department until the 1980s. Topics include advertising rates and policy, the Orange County Edition of the Los Angeles Times, the various Times magazines, advertising agencies, and administrative issues. This collection was received from the History Center unprocessed and has not been ordered or organized. Includes Pfaffenberger, Stickell, and Clark files, also received from the History Center unprocessed. Date range is 1911-1994.

Box 67

Advertising Department - Stickell, Vance

Box 67, Folder 1

Preprint 1960 - 1971

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: letters, memos reports, charts and other material related to theatre advertising rates in the 1965 - 1969 time frame.

Box 67, Folder 2

Theatre 1965 - 1969

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: letters, memos and other material related to theatre advertising rates in the 1965 - 1969 time frame.

Box 67, Folder 3

Advertising Rate Booklets (1 of 2) 1992 - 1994

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: booklets produced by LAT providing updated advertising rates for a wide range of ads, including: classified employment, general display, retail display, theme parks and sports arenas, political & public advocacy display, etc.

Box 67, Folder 4

Advertising Rate Booklets (2 of 2) 1992, 1993, 1994

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: booklets produced by LAT providing updated advertising rates for a wide range of ads, including: classified employment, general display, retail display, theme parks and sports arenas, political & public advocacy display, etc.

Box 67, Folder 5

Rate cards from other publications 1960 - 1970

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: rate cards from Detroit News, St. Petersburg Times, Time (magazine), Readers' Digest, Oakland Tribune and San Diego Union.

Box 67, Folder 6

Miscellaneous materials (1 of 2) 1962 - 1973

Scope and Contents

Approx. 75 items: memos, letters, reports and other material related to advertising rates during the period 1962 - 1973. Notable item: 30-pp. bound booklet, "Newspaper Rate Differentials - 1968..." (11/1968).

Box 67, Folder 7

Miscellaneous materials (2 of 2) 1962 - 1973

Scope and Contents

Approx. 70 items: memos, letters, reports and other material related to advertising rates during the period 1962 - 1973.

Box 68

Advertising Department - Stickell, Vance

Box 68, Folder 1

Personnel file 1956, 1959

Scope and Contents

2 items: 12/10/1956, announcement, which opens, "I am pleased to announce the appointment of Vance Stickell to the position of Assistant to the Advertising Manager..." signed, E.A. Hartford, Advertising Manager ; memo, 6/10/1959, announcing "Vance Stickell's promotion to the position of Assistant Display Advertising Manager" (and subsequent appointments), signed by Philip Chandler.

Box 68, Folder 2

LA Times Succession Plan 1979 - 1984

Scope and Contents

4 items: "Succession Planning Program," 10/1979, 20-pp. plus 2 charts ; "Succession Planning Program," 8/1980, 16-pp. ; "Succession..., 10/1981, 11-pp. ; memo, 5/18/1984, "1983 - 1984 Succession Plan," 1-pp. plus 3 attachements, from Jim Boswell to Vance Stickell.

Box 68, Folder 3

Briefcases 1969

Scope and Contents

5 items: series of 1969 memos and letters involving LAT purchase of over 300 briefcases manufactured by Samsonite Corporation ; one 8 x 10" glossy color photograph of Samsonite products.

Box 68, Folder 4

Orange County Edition 1980 - 1987

Scope and Contents

File contains approx. 40 items consisting of marketing and sales strategies and other material related to LAT Orange County Edition: memos, charts and reports.

Box 68, Folder 5

San Diego Office 1970 - 1985

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: memos, letters, reports, and other material related to LAT operations of and planning for the San Diego office. Major items include: staple bound, 13-pp. booklet, "San Diego Classified Advertising" (ca. 1985) ; 19-pp. staple bound booklet (blue cover), "San Diego Display Advertising" (2/6/1985) ; 8-pp. stapled report, "Meeting the competition - San Diego Editorial's plan for 1985."

Box 68, Folder 6

Policy 1968 - 1983

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: memos to and from Vance Stickell related to Advertising rates and revenues, etc. ; 20-pp. report, "Capital Budget Procedures," 4/12/1971, plus multi-page attachements, reports, lists, and other material related to various LAT policies, including women's dress codes, moving allowances, profit sharing, etc. Major items: 19-pp. (plus inserts) "...Procedures, definitions, guidelines & details relating to policy on employees' business expenses including travel & entertainment" (7/1978) ; 5-pp. "Conflict of Interest Policy Guide' with cover letter dated 1/2/1968. These items have no particular relevance to Stickell's department but were filed by his office.

Box 68, Folder 7

Compensation 1970s

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: memos and reports on annual CRIs (company rate increase), merit increases, salaries, etc. Financial charts and lists are included spanning the entire decade of the 1970s.

Box 68, Folder 8

Press Plan 1978 - 1988

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: memos, reports, charts, article copies, etc. Major report: 19-pp. "Los Angeles Times Press Study Presentation" (10/1978), Los Angeles Times Marketing Research Department.

Box 68, Folder 9

Hay Management Climate Survey and results 1976

Scope and Contents

approx. 12 items: examples of the Hay Management Climate Survey materials, results and reports on these results relating to LAT.

Box 69

Advertising Department - Stickell, Vance

Box 69, Folder 1

Circulation figures - Advertising linage 1911 - 1935

Scope and Contents

6 items: charts showing rates, linage and circulation figures for time frame 1911 - 1935. "All records for 1910 and previous years destroyed by explosion on October 1, 1910."

Box 69, Folder 2

Circulation and Advertising statistics 1934 - 1935

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: several charts giving rates, circulation figures, etc. for Southern California newspapers and newspapers across the US ; several issues of "Publisher's Statement - Newspaper Form" for LAT and other Los Angeles papers in 1934 and 1935 ; three LAT articles related to "subscription rackets" and wholesale thefts of copies of LAT "from news racks, street corners or doorsteps."

Box 69, Folder 3

Newsprint consumption, notes, memoranda 1947 - 1948

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: mostly handwritten, rough notes and estimates of newsprint consumption and supplies, plus other notes and memos. This material would have been "historic" by the time Stickell started at LAT in the 1950s.

Box 69, Folder 4

Cresmer, Woodward, O'Mara & Ormsbee 1956 - 1970

Scope and Contents

80+ items: correspondence in the 1956 - 1970 time frame between advertising execs (mainly Vance Stickell) of LAT and the advertising firm of Cresmer, Woodward, O'Mara & Ormsbee in New York City. This correspondence relates to agreements between LAT and CWOO, and much of the material involves that firm's president, John W. Eggers.

Box 69, Folder 5

Classified automotive selling 1960

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: memos and letters related to the LAT automotive sales group and its activities, 1960.

Box 69, Folder 6

Executive seminars 1968 - 1969

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: program materials, reprints of business articles, economic information & handwritten notes. Notable items include: 10-pp. program booklet for "Executive Seminar, Los Angeles Times...(9/16/1969) ; multi-page report, "The California Economy to 1980," including multi-page attachment, "Economic Growth in California..." with statistics and future projections for years 1950 - 1980 ; 7-pp. reprint from Media / scope, 4/1968, "What kind of tomorrow for today's newspapers?" ; 4-pp. reprint from Nation's Business, 1963, "Great opportunities ahead...[predictions about] the successful businessman of 1975" ; two Editor & Publisher articles from 1968.

Box 69, Folder 7

Memoranda file 1968 - 1983

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: memoranda and other material related to Vance Stickell's advertising department. Notable items include: 11-pp. transcript of "Speech by Otis Chandler before the International Newspaper Advertising Executives" (an association) 1/29/1979 ; oversize sheet, "Los Angeles Times - Classified Advertising Department Organization Chart," 6/1981 ; multi-page packet, "Classifed Department's Compensation Plan," dated 1970. z

Box 69, Folder 8

Classified credit policy 1970

Scope and Contents

4 items: material related to LAT classified credit policy.

Box 69, Folder 9

Memoranda 1969 - 1978

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: memos, letters, reports, legal documents and other material related to the activities of various LAT departments. Notable items: 8+ pp. report, 2/10/1976, from Donald Maxwell on Circulation ; 30-pp. legal document, "The Associates & Aldrich Company v. The TImes Mirror Company" ; packet dated 11/16/1970, on subject "Political Advertising," with attached notes and press releases ; packet dated 1/22/1974, subject "Comics - General Advertising" with figures on changed ad rates and attachments.

Box 69, Folder 10

Newsprint shortages and conservation 1972 - 1980

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: memos, letters, articles, reports and other material related to newsprint shortages and conservation. Notable items include: 6-pp. booklet, "Newsprint conservation methods," American Newspaper Publishers Association, 12/1979 ; multi-page report (in orange binder), "(LAT) Mechanical Specificiations and Requirements of new newspaper format" (1975?) ; multi-page packet, "30 Largest USA Markets," 4/1975 ; 12-pp. speech transcript (speaker not given), "Canadian Newspaper Publishers Asso.," 4/1975.

Box 69, Folder 11

Diehl, Digby 1973

Scope and Contents

3 items: letter, 8/1/1973, from Jane Kolb, Account Executive, Harshe-Rotman & Druck, to Vance Stickell of LAT, with a copy of DIgby Dieh'sl library list for the cruise ship, Island Princess ; letter, 8/3/1973, from Vance Stickell to Jane Kolb, thanking her for sending the list ; 8-pp. list of "200 books for the Island Princess Library - selected by Digby Diehl."

Box 69, Folder 12

Fashion Section 1977 - 1982

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: letters, memos and related clips, etc. - the material deals with LAT's Fashion Section.

Box 69, Folder 13

Advertising policy 1986

Scope and Contents

1 item: memo, 3/13/1986, from Vance Stickell to Don Wright, on the subject of "Competitor's Ads" being run in LAT.

Box 70

Advertising Department - Stickell, Vance

Box 70, Folder 1

Miscellaneous correspondence 1959 - 1984

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: letters, memos, reports and related material on advertising sales, rates, marketing, etc.

Box 70, Folder 2

Miscellaneous correspondence 1968 - 1986

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: letters, memos, reports and related material on advertising sales, rates, marketing, etc. Notable items include: 3-pp. transcript of remarks to kick off big marketing push for The Games, titled "Vance Stickell - Olympic Commitment," 4/18/1984 ; 3-pp. transcript of remarks - "Display Advertising Rally...(8/13/1984)," which opens, "...welcome to the first of many 'thank God it's over' parties...," and goes on the point out the extra work load related to the Olympics.

Box 70, Folder 3

Make-up and Ad ratios 1960 - 1985

Scope and Contents

Approx. 65 items, memos, reports, letters related to advertising make-up and ad ratios.

Box 70, Folder 4

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 1970 - 1975

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items - memos, letters and a booklet. Notable items include: 3-pp. report or commentary, "Advertising Guidelines for Fair Housing," generated by LAT, unsigned, and critical of the 1971 advertising guidelines proposed by HUD ; multi-page booklet, "Come home to Valencia ," produced by California Land Co. & Newhall Land and Farming Co.

Box 70, Folder 5

Advertising Agency Review 1978 - 1985

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items, memos, letters and reports. Notable items include: stapled packet, multi-segmented, multi-paged, cover sheet heading - "Agency Review." The agencies reviewed: Ayer/Jorgensen/Macdonald ; Doyle, Dane, Bernbach ; Eisaman, Johns & Laws ; Needham, Harper & Steers ; Ogilvy & Mather ; J. Walter Thompson.

Box 70, Folder 6

Promotion 1969 - 1987

Scope and Contents

approx. 35 items, memos, reports. Notable items and subjects include: Times movie trailers ; packet related to LAT declining to run a Doonesbury cartoon (6/1985) that might generate litigation from celebrity Frank Sinatra ; "Missing children" issue (appeal for free ad space for worthy causes), cover memo 5/28/1985 ; more.

Box 70, Folder 7

Censorship & advertising trade practices 1961 - 1970

Scope and Contents

Approx. 60 items - memos, reports, a map and related materials. Notable subjects and items include: motion picture ratings systems ; large folded map of San Fernando Valley and adjacent areas to promote The Van Nuys News & Valley Green Sheet (Thomas Bros., 1963) ; materials from Better Business Bureau.

Box 70, Folder 8

You Magazine 1976 - 1980

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items - memos, reports and promotional materials for You (magazine) in LAT.

Box 70, Folder 9

Circulation Department rate increase 1970 - 1987

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items - letters, reports and memos. Notable subjects and items include: circulation price increases ; street sale price increases ; (Southern California) Retail Liquor Dealers Assn. ; letters to a number of grocery store chains announcing pricing adjustments.

Box 70, Folder 10

Rack Manufacturing Center 1977 - 1978

Scope and Contents

2 items: 2-pp. memo, 11/25/1977, from Harry Clarke to Publisher Tom Johnson, on the subject of a proposed (newspaper) rack manufacturing center ; memo, 5/3/1978, from Vance Stickell to Dick Blanpied, on the subject of the operation of the rack center.

Box 70, Folder 11

Advertising policy 1983

Scope and Contents

2 items: letter, 10/28/1983, from Vance Stickell to William Fritz, Pres., Better Business Bureau of Los Angeles, on the subject of magazine subscription sales crews ; return letter, 11/1/1983, from Fritz to Stickell, same subject.

Box 70, Folder 12

Best of The Times 1980 - 1981

Scope and Contents

8 items: memos, a letter, a report. Notable subjects and items include: memos and other material on the start-up of a product called "Best of The Times," a free, weekly newspaper containing highlights of the daily version of The Times, which, it was hoped, would stimulate subscriptions ; 2-pp. memo, 9/28/1981, subject - "Pre-print revenue growth" ; 4-pp. financial report, "...Best of The TImes Operating Statement - Total...Final 1981."

Box 71

Advertising Department - Stickell, Vance

Box 71, Folder 1

Automotive rates 1975 - 1985

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items - memos, letters, and a financial report. Notable subjects and items include: automotive rates ; complaints by representative of Hillcrest Cadillac.

Box 71, Folder 2

Chandler, Otis 1959 - 1985

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items - memos, letters, speech transcripts. Notable names and items: material related to Otis Chandler profile on Cable News Network, 5/1985 ; material related to OC as guest on Michael Jackson radio show, 2/1981 ; Los Angeles Rotary (#5 Chapter) ; "Confidential" memo, 1/28/1972, Stickell to OC, with suggestions about how to woo the owners of another paper that may be going up for sale ; 10-pp. packet, under cover note with large, handwritten word "GULP," contains transcripts of remarks, 4/28/1977, at "The Morton Newspaper Forum," by Otis Chandler (Publisher), Robert D. Nelson (Vice Pres.) and Phillip Williams (Group VP, Newspapers & Television) ; 6-pp. report, 8/25/1959, "Observations discussed by Otis Chandler, E.A. Hartford and Vance Stickell... Advantages of Los Angeles Times - New York Times sales combination."

Box 71, Folder 3

Maximum performance 1969 - 1977

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: periodic reports on "Maximum Performance" financial figures for Advertising, Circulation and other sections, dated 1969 - 1977.

Box 71, Folder 4

Miscellaneous correspondence 1967 - 1986

Scope and Contents

Approx. 45 items: packet under date 9/10/1982, on Lois Dwan's style of restaurant reviews ; memo, 12/14/1970, from Franklin Murphy on "inside(r trading) information" ; reprint, 6/1986, of a Sales and Marketing Management article, "America's best sales forces," which named Times Mirror's sales force #1 nationwide in the "Publishing & Printing" category ; packet, 12/5/1979, on subject of "Ad stacking" ; memo, 6/25/1986, from Stickell announcing the end of "a relationship with Farmer's Market (3rd & Fairfax)... that has existed for over fifty years" ; 2-pp. handwritten letter of appreciation (10/9/1986) from Harry Clarke (Ad. Sales) at the time of his retirement.

Box 71, Folder 5

Miscellaneous materials 1968 - 1972

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: memos, letters, photographs, article clips, reports, etc. A collection of miscellanea from Stickell's files. Includes a group of eight glossy b & w photographs of a presentation attended by marketing research as well as publisher Otis Chandler, circa 1970. One good photo of Mr. Chandler.

Box 71, Folder 6

Miscellaneous materials (1 of 2) 1970 - 1986

Scope and Contents

Approx. 70 items (exact count difficult because much of the material has been bunched and stapled):memos, letters, press releases, reports, tearsheets, and other material related to newspaper marketing and advertising. Major items: 48-pp. commemorative booklet, Los Angeles Sports 200 (1981), published by L.A. Junior Chamber of Commerce ; complete issue of Sales and Marketing Management, 6/1986, 17-pp. (stapled) issue of Display Advertising Digest, 10/1986, an LAT publication ; multi-page report, "Circulation history of the Los Angeles Times Suburban Sections," 6/1972 ; multi-page report, "Territorial history of the Los Angeles TImes Suburban Sections," 6/1972.

Box 71, Folder 7

Miscellaneous materials (2 of 2) 1970 - 1986

Scope and Contents

Approx. 70 items (exact count difficult because much of the material has been bunched and stapled):memos, letters, press releases, reports, tearsheets, and other material related to newspaper marketing and advertising. Major items: 48-pp. commemorative booklet, Los Angeles Sports 200 (1981), published by L.A. Junior Chamber of Commerce ; complete issue of Sales and Marketing Management, 6/1986, 17-pp. (stapled) issue of Display Advertising Digest, 10/1986, an LAT publication ; multi-page report, "Circulation history of the Los Angeles Times Suburban Sections," 6/1972 ; multi-page report, "Territorial history of the Los Angeles TImes Suburban Sections," 6/1972.

Box 71, Folder 8

Miscellaneous correspondence 1959 - 1983

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: memos and reports related to advertising issues and several "Position Description(s)" in the Display Advertising Department.

Box 71, Folder 9

Miscellaneous papers 1968 - 1982

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items, a wide array of materials: letters exhcnaged with the American Advertising Federation ; management memo on maltreatment of LAT reporters at the 1968 Democratic National Convention by Chicago Police ; a report on the LAT Suburban Sections ; more.

Box 71, Folder 10

Correspondence 1969 - 1979

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: memos and letters on subjects such as: a (very) brief history of LAT advertising; Editor & Publisher article, 2/6/1971, "(LAT) news staff doubled... in 10 years" ; flurry of communications relating to controversial "Doonesbury" comic strip ; opinion writers ; more.

Box 71, Folder 11

Newsday correspondence 1971 - 1973

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: memos and reports relating to many aspects of the operation of TM affiliate, Newsday. Notable item: 20-plus pp. packet titled "Newsday Five-year objectives." A range of material is included here to keep LAT executives aware of Newsday operations.x

Box 72

Advertising Department - Stickell, Vance

Box 72, Folder 1

Circulation memos 1968 - 1969

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: memos and reports related to circulation and advertising issues.

Box 72, Folder 2

Circulation memos 1970

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: memos and reports related to circulation and advertising issues.

Box 72, Folder 3

Circulation memos 1971

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: memos and reports related to circulation and advertising issues.

Box 72, Folder 4

Circulation memos 1972

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: memos and reports related to circulation and advertising issues.

Box 72, Folder 5

Circulation memos 1973 - 1975

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: memos and reports related to circulation and advertising issues. Notable item: 10-pp. "Review of Circulation Dealer Accounting.

Box 72, Folder 6

Circulation 1971 - 1985

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: collection of memos, reports, clips and other material filed by Stickell's office relating to circulation plans and operations. Major items include: 29-pp. stapled, "Circulation growth recommendations - a report prepared for Vance Stickell, Executive Vice President, Marketing by The Circulation Growth Committee" (5/14/1982) ; 9-pp. memo titled "Distribution System," from Bert Tiffany on 9/12/1978 ;6-pp. memo (plus attachaments) titled "Circulation Growth" from Tiffany dated 11/22/1985 ; more.

Box 72, Folder 7

Integrated Circulation Information System (1 of 2) 1983 - 1986

Scope and Contents

Bound between blue covers, multi-section report titled ICIS ROI, or Integrated Circulation Information System - Return on Investment. This material was prepared during 1985 and 1986. The tabbed sections are titled NEW PROGRAM DESCRIPTION, SUMMARY PROJECTIONS, ROI, OTHER BENEFITS, SAVINGS, OPERATING COSTS, HARDWARE / FACILITIES, DEVELOPMENT, START-UP, APP. I - IMPLEMENTATION, APP. II - COST MODEL, APP. III - RFP (Request for Proposal).-v

Box 72, Folder 8

Integrated Circulation Information System (2 of 2) 1983 - 1986

Scope and Contents

Bound between blue covers, multi-section report titled ICIS ROI, or Integrated Circulation Information System - Return on Investment. This material was prepared during 1985 and 1986. The tabbed sections are titled NEW PROGRAM DESCRIPTION, SUMMARY PROJECTIONS, ROI, OTHER BENEFITS, SAVINGS, OPERATING COSTS, HARDWARE / FACILITIES, DEVELOPMENT, START-UP, APP. I - IMPLEMENTATION, APP. II - COST MODEL, APP. III - RFP (Request for Proposal).

Box 73

Advertising Department - Stickell, Vance

Box 73, Folder 1

Memoranda 1983

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: memos, questionnaires, reports and other materials related to the LAT decision to discontinue Home magazine and start a new magazine, eventually to be named Los Angeles Times Magazine.

Box 73, Folder 2

Memoranda 1984

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: memos and reports related to the transition from old Home magazine to new Los Angeles Times Magazine. Notable item: an approx. 50-pp. packet titled "Advertiser and Reader reactions to redisinged Sunday Magazine - (L.A.) Time Magazine prototype, Pleasrues prototype, presentation of study results, (6/18/1984), SRI international."

Box 73, Folder 3

Memoranda 1984 - 1985

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: memos and reports related to the transition from old Home magazine to new Los Angeles Times Magazine. Notable item: 30+ pp. "Los Angeles Times Magazine Presentations Proposal," 9/28/1984.

Box 73, Folder 4

"Positioning a magazine" 1985

Scope and Contents

1 item: 65-pp. script for slide show introducing LATM. The program is titled "Positioning a magazine."

Box 73, Folder 5

Miscellaneous 1985 - 1986

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: memos and reports related to the transition from old Home magazine to new Los Angeles Times Magazine. Notable items: 2-pp. speech by Stickell, 10/3/1985, "Remarks...to the Sales Departments..." ; exchange with Moritz Market Research ; Marketing Research trend charts, 6/5/1986 ; 6-pp. article copy, Columbia Journalism Review, "Sunday magazines - do they deserve to survive?" ; 9-pp. "1987 Magazine proposal" ; approx. 12-pp. package, "November Hall's Editorial Analysis," 2/3/1987 ;25+ pp."PIB/LNA Competitive Magazine Analysis," 6/1987 ; approx. 20-pp. packet (clear plastic cover).

Box 73, Folder 6

Miscellaneous 1985 - 1986

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: memos, correspondence, research and reports related to the new LAT Magazine. Notable items: 42-pp. script for "New Magazine presentation - Executive Incentive Group Meeting," 9/13/1985 ; multi-page packet, "Cost porjections - LATM promotion," 7/26/1985 ; more.

Box 73, Folder 7

Prototypes and surveys 1985 - 1986

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: several versions of LATM prototype, including one titled "Pleasures" ; 40+ pp. "Los Angeles Times Magazine Survey," 7/18/1986 ; 20+ pp. ring-bound booklet, "Los Angeles Times Magazine - People * Places * Plerasures," containing examples of ad-copy related to LATM, Media statistics and Timing for ads ; 40+ pp. packet, "(LATM) Issue #24," with a report on that issue.

Box 74

Advertising Department - Stickell, Vance

Box 74, Folder 1

Accidental death of Gordon Phillips 1984

Scope and Contents

Approx. 75 items: letters, memos, clippings, programs for the memorial service, a eulogy, and other material related to the death of Gordon Phillips in 1984. Phillips, 62, was died after being struck by a truck on a rain-slick NYC street while on assignment for LAT. He had been "the voice of The Times in radio, television and motion picture advertising for 25 years," according to the LAT obituary, 4/25/1984.

Box 74, Folder 2

Miscellaneous ca. 1960 - ca. 1985

Scope and Contents

Approx. 120 items: letters, memos, clippings, handwritten notes, reports and other materials related to LAT operations in a wide range of departments. These items were filed in the office of Vance Stickell, who died in 1987. Some of these items were judged "confidential" at the time they originated.

Box 74, Folder 3

Miscellaneous ca. 1960 - ca. 1985

Scope and Contents

Approx. 120 items: letters, memos, clippings, handwritten notes, reports and other materials related to LAT operations in a wide range of departments. These items were filed in the office of Vance Stickell, who died in 1987. Some of these items were judged "confidential" at the time they originated.

Box 74, Folder 4

Miscellaneous ca. 1960 - ca. 1985

Scope and Contents

Approx. 120 items: letters, memos, handwritten notes, reports and other material on a wide array of LAT activities and departments. There is quite a bit of 5-Year plan material. Included is one group photograph (late 1970s ?) including Otis Chandler.

Box 74, Folder 5

Miscellaneous ca. 1960 - ca. 1985

Scope and Contents

Approx. 120 items: letters, memos, handwritten notes, reports and other material on a wide array of LAT activities and departments. There is quite a bit of 5-Year plan material. Included is one group photograph (late 1970s ?) including Otis Chandler.

Box 75

Advertising Department - Stickell, Vance

Box 75, Folder 1

Leadership 1951

Scope and Contents

1 item, divided into categories by tabbed sheets: this material was in a heavy binder labeled "Vance Stickell." The entire package is the Johnson Temperament Analysis Profile as used by Ben L. Wells & Co. It is assumed these were Stickell's materials when he took the leadership course early in his LAT career.

Box 75, Folder 2

Interoffice correspondence 1959 - 1962, 1971

Scope and Contents

7 items: memos on several subjects including "target" accounts and sales controls.

Box 75, Folder 3

Speeches ca. 1960 - 1985

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: 4-pp. text of "Talk given to the management & staff of The Times General Advertising Department (6/9/1961) by Vance Stickell" ; 6-pp. outline for speech to Management Conference, Harry Chandler Auditorium, 4/9/1968 ; several other speeches are collected here by other speakers ; several texts without date or speaker given.

Box 75, Folder 4

Miscellaneous 1960 - 1983

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: memos, reports, financial figures, etc. Notable items: 10+ pp. report - "Los Angeles Times SUBURBAN SECTIONS -- 1980 Demographics" ; 15-pp. report - "Suburban Improvement and Expansion - Los Angeles and Orange County Subdivisions," 7/2/1980 ; 4-pp. report, 12/28/1977, on "San Diego Bureau" ; 30+ pp. packet, "Principles of new stanardized National rate card."

Box 75, Folder 5

Marketing Research 1961 - 1962, 1978

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: memos, reports and other material related to market research

Box 75, Folder 6

Metropolitan Sunday Newspapers, Inc. 1962 - 1971

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: letters, memos, lists of advertisers, and other material related to LAT Advertising Dept. dealings with Metropolitan Sunday Newspapers, Inc.

Box 75, Folder 7

Better Business Bureau - Correspondence 1964 - 1967

Scope and Contents

Approx. 18 items: correspondence and other material related to the Better Business Bureau's attempts to insure honesty in advertising.

Box 75, Folder 8

Selective Saturation Program 1965 - 1970

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: letters, memos, reports and other material related to Advertising Dept.'s Selective Saturation Program, 1965 - 1970.

Box 75, Folder 9

Orange County issues 1967 - 1970

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: letters, memos, reports and other material related to LA Times "Orange County issues," 1967 - 1970. Notable items: multi-page packet, 10/26/1970, on Orange County Edition's "first Orange County Dining and Entertainment Section" ; 26-pp. report, "Los Angeles Times Orange County Edition and Satellite Plant,"

Box 75, Folder 10

Memoranda file 1968 - 1969

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: reports, memos, agendas and other material filed for Vance Stickell.

Box 75, Folder 11

Detroit representatives 1970 - 1978

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: letters and other material related to LAT advertising sales representatives for the auto industry based in Detroit, Michigan.

Box 76

Advertising Department - Stickell, Vance

Box 76, Folder 1

Classified Advertising 1967 - 1980

Scope and Contents

Approx. 50 items: letters reponding to complaints about various aspects of LAT advertising, from content to cost. Most of the response letters were signed by Don Dlark and Paul Mahoney, assistant classifeid advertising directors, and by Vance Stickell, VP of (Advertising) Sales.

Box 76, Folder 2

Satellite Plants, Satellite Facility Site studies 1968

Scope and Contents

2 items, two (parallel) reports: 23-pp. report plus appendices, "Satellite Facility Site Study," 5/31/1968 ; 5-pp. report, "Satellite Location Study," 6/17/1968.

Box 76, Folder 3

Classified Advertising 1968 - 1984

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: memos and other material related to LAT classified advertising.

Box 76, Folder 4

Magazine Division 1968 - 1986

Scope and Contents

75+ items: memos, reports (including financial reports), a slide show script and other material related to LAT Sunday magazines and advertising-related issues of the magazines.

Box 76, Folder 5

Correspondence - Ahmanson through Batten, Barton... Inc. 1969 - 1972

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: letters to representatives of advertisers (letters "A" and "B") on advertising related issues.

Box 76, Folder 6

Correspondence - Robert D. Nelson 1969 - 1981

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: letters, memos and other material, much of it passed between Stickell and Nelson, 1969 - 1981.

Box 76, Folder 7

Selective Saturation Program 1971 - 1978

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: memos, letters, reports, statistics and other material related to the LAT Selective Saturation Program.

Box 76, Folder 8

Correspondence - Nick Williams 1973 - 1986

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: letters, most from Stickell to Nick B. Williams (long-time LAT top Editor who retired in 1971), and a smaller number originating with Williams. They were clearly both business associates and friends.

Box 76, Folder 9

Circulation dealers 1974

Scope and Contents

4 items: memos related to LAT circulation dealers, thjree from Bert Tiffany, Director of Circulation, and one from Robert D. Nelson, VP and Gen. Mgr. of LAT.

Box 76, Folder 10

Advertising Rates 1975 - 1985

Scope and Contents

Approx. 50 items: memos, letters, reports (incl. financial reports) related to LAT advertising rates during the period 1975 - 1985.

Box 77

Advertising Department - Stickell, Vance

Box 77, Folder 1

Sales Dimensions 1977 - 1978

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: correspondence between John Mount (Marketing Research) and Vance Stickell (VP Sales) of LAT and Len Gall (Pres., Sales Dimensions) ; promotional materials from Sales Dimensions related to their products, slide charts designed to calculate sales and sales related factors. An example of the slide chart designed for use by LAT is in the folder. It is called an "adult reader calculator."

Box 77, Folder 2

Best of the Times 1980 - 1981

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: letters, memos and reports related to the "Alternative Delivery System." This plan involved free distribution, in parts of the San Gabriel Valley, of a special editorial product called "The Best of the Times." This section consisted of recent Times articles and plenty of ads. It was a way of jump-starting a stagnant advertising and circulation zone. LAT canceled the program in early 1981 after about five months. It was not working as hoped.

Box 77, Folder 3

Cable television 1980 - 1985

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: memos, letters and reports related to investigations into cable television, videotext and other telecommunications innovations of the early 1980s. Notable items: approx. 25-pp. packet, "Home systems," 2/1981 ; approx. 20-pp. packet, "Experiments in mass electronic publishing--an update," 5/1981 ; 13-pp. packet, "1983 Survey of newspaper involvement in new telecommunications," 1983? ; 14-pp. packet, "CABLE TV SYSTEMS/PROGRAM GUIDES," 1/28/1985.

Box 77, Folder 4

San Diego Edition 1982 - 1987

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: letters, memos, a presentation script, charts. Notable items: 23-pp. script for slide show - "New San Diego presentation" ; 4 pages of charts, "Newspaper penetration," showing LAT circulation "penetration" vs. a US average and LAT penetration in L.A. and Orange counties.

Box 77, Folder 5

San Diego Edition 1977 - 1981

Scope and Contents

Approx. 75 items: memos, letters, reports and other material related to LAT's San Diego Edition, 1977 - 1981. Notable items: 8-page "Special advertising section," copied from San Diego magazine of 2/15/1978 ; several news releases from LAT related to the start-up of the San Diego Edition ; 10-pp. "San Diego County Edition - Consumer Promotion" ; approx. 10-pp. article copy of San Diego mag., "Now, San Diego County has everything!," (somewhat sarcastic look at what SD mag considered the colonization of the county by LAT); letter from Stickell for SD Mayor Pete WIlson ; multi-page packet (bright orange) of "Display advertising" figures for San Diego edition. 21-pp. text of speech, "Tom Johnson - San Diego Ad Club..." for use 6/20/1979, with "revised draft" - 6/8/1979.

Box 77, Folder 6

San Diego Edition - Financial materials 1978 - 1982

Scope and Contents

30+ items: financial reports, ad rates, revenue reports and other material related to operation of the San Diego Edition of LAT. Notable items: multi-part packet, cover dated 7/30/1982, "San Diego linage & revenue forecast..." ; multi-part packet, cover date 6/5/1985, "San Diego plans" ; approx. 15-pp. packet, "(LAT) San Diego Edition [weekly] operating statement" ; various other financial projections.

Box 77, Folder 7

Correspondence - Tom Johnson 1987

Scope and Contents

2 items: two memos exchanged between Tom Johnson and Vance Stickell in June of 1987. In them, the two executives offer evaluations of several people who may be replacements for Stickell, who had been stricken with cancer, and who died in October of 1987.

Box 77, Folder 8

Reports on advertising rates and revenue 1987 - 1988

Scope and Contents

Approx. 70-pp. (in tabbed segments) with reports on advertising inches, adv. rates, demograpic coverage, etc.

Box 78

Advertising Department - Stickell, Vance

Box 78, Folder 1

Correspondence 1963

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: correspondence between Stickell and other newspaper advertising and marketing executives around the US.

Box 78, Folder 2

Miscellaneous material 1963

Scope and Contents

Approx. 45 items: reports, speeches, research notes and miscellaneous materials related to Newspaper 1, a nationwide advertisers' association.

Box 78, Folder 3

Operating Committee - Reports 1963

Scope and Contents

2 items and attachments: Report No. 1 and Report No. 2 "To the Board of Directors, Newspaper 1.

Box 78, Folder 4

Operating Committee - Correspondence 1963

Scope and Contents

Approx. 75 items: letters, memos, reports, telegrams and other material related to the Newspaper 1 Operating Committee and to Vance Stickell's role as a co-chairman . He was named to the position in July 1963.

Box 78, Folder 5

Speech to AANR 1963

Scope and Contents

5 items: two text versions of Vance Stickell's speech to American Association of Newspaper Representatives on 11/14/1963 ; several letters relating to the speech that were exchanged between Stickell and other advertising and publishing executives.

Box 78, Folder 6

Regional meeting in Los Angeles 1963

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: correspondence, lists, photographs, telegrams and other material related to the Regional meeting of Newspaper 1 in Los Angeles, 11/15/1963.

Box 79

Advertising Department - Stickell, Vance

Box 79, Folder 1

Correspondence 1964

Scope and Contents

Approx. 65 items: letters, memos, notes related to Newspaper 1, 1964.

Box 79, Folder 2

Operating Committee - Correspondence 1964

Scope and Contents

Approx. 45 items: correspondence and several reports related to the Operating Committee of Newspaper 1, 1964.b

Box 79, Folder 3

Reports and research 1964

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: correspondence and several multi-page reports on activities and strategies of Newspaper 1, 1964.

Box 79, Folder 4

Promotional material 1964 - 1965

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: memos, letters, reports, press releases and promotional material for Newspaper 1, 1964 - 1965.

Box 79, Folder 5

Correspondence and reports 1965 - 1967

Scope and Contents

Approx. 60 items: memos, letters and reports related to the activities of Newspaper 1 for the years 1965 - 1967.

Box 79, Folder 6

Operations Advisory Committee 1965 - 1970

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: correspondence, reports, minutes of meetings and other material related to the activities of Newspaper 1, 1965 - 1970.

Box 79, Folder 7

Correspondence and reports 1968 - 1969

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: correspondence, reports and other material related to the activities of Newspaper 1, 1968 - 1969.

Box 79, Folder 8

Correspondence 1970 - 1971

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: correspondence and some other material related to the activities of Newspaper 1 in 1970 - 1971.

Box 80

Advertising Department - Stickell, Vance

Box 80, Folder 1

WEST Magazine 1965 - 1969

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: correspondence, memos, reports and other material related to (LAT's) West magazine, 1965 - 1969.

Box 80, Folder 2

WEST Magazine (display advertising) 1968

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: memos, letters and reports related to West magazine, 1968. Notable items include: 15-pp. report, "WEST Magazine... Readership and Reader Attitudes," 4/1968 ; several long memos from Stickell to Robert D. Nelson, and/or Otis Chandler and/or Nick Williams.

Box 80, Folder 3

WEST Magazine - Arizona theme 1970

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: letters, memos and notes related to the "Arizona-themed" issue of West magazine which ran 10/25/1970.

Box 80, Folder 4

WEST Magazine (display advertsing) 1970 - 1972

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: letters, memos, clippings, promotional material and other items realted to West magazine, 1970 - 1972.

Box 80, Folder 5

THIS WEEK Magazine 1963 - 1971

Scope and Contents

5 items: four letters related to West magazine ; one article copy, source unknown, titled "L.A. Times to drop 'This Week."

Box 80, Folder 6

Perfumed advertisements - Complaints & comments 1940

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: letters and postcards from readers complaining (some very pointedly) about the scented ads that were then being placed in LAT. Also included are a selection of LAT responses. Notable items: exchange of letters between author James M. Cain (author - The Postman Always Rings Twice), and W.G. Pfaffenberger, LAT Advertising Manager.

Box 80, Folder 7

Orange County Edition - Satellite Operation 1964 - 1970

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: memos, financial reports, promotional items and other material related to the Orange County Edition of LAT. Notable items: 20-pp. booklet, "The Los Angeles TImes Orange County Edition - Orange County's newest advertising medium."

Box 80, Folder 8

Suburban Sections (Zone Editions) 1964 - 1969

Scope and Contents

Approx. 65 items: memos, reports, promotional materials and other items related to LAT Suburban Sections, 1964 - 1969.

Box 80, Folder 9

Suburban Sections 1970 - 1973

Scope and Contents

Approx. 45 items: memos, reports, promotional materials and other items related to LAT Suburban Sections, 1970 - 1973.

Box 81

Advertising Department - Stickell, Vance

Box 81, Folder 1

Bureau of Advertising - November Group, Inc. 1972

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: letters and memos exchanged between Vance Stickell and representatives of the Bureau of Advertising and November Group, Inc.

Box 81, Folder 2

International Newspaper Advertising Executives 1967 - 1976

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: memos, letters, and other material related to the activities of the International Newspaper Advertising Executives.

Box 81, Folder 3

Newspaper Advertising Bureau (NAB) 1979 - 1985

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: memos, letters and other material related to the activities of the Newspaper Advertising Bureau.

Box 81, Folder 4

Newspaper Advertising Bureau - NEWSPLAN 1978 - 1980

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: newsletters, information packages, memos and letters related to the activities of the Newsplan group and the Long-Range Task Force Plans Committee of the Newspaper Advertising Bureau, 1978 - 1980.

Box 81, Folder 5

Newspaper Advertising Executives Association 1960 - 1965

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: letters, memos, association bulletins and other material related to the activities of the Newspaper Advertising Executives Assn., 1960 - 1965.

Box 81, Folder 6

Newspaper Advertising Executives Assocation - Report, Central Servicing & Rate Formats 1961

Scope and Contents

Report of approx. 50-pp., "Report on Study Feasibility of Central Servicing and Rate Formats," 1/6/1961, and related notes.

Box 81, Folder 7

Planning Board - LA Times Marketing Research 1968 - 1969

Scope and Contents

30+ items: reports, charts and notes related to growth in the newspaper industry in the late 1960s.

Box 81, Folder 8

Planning Board - LA Times Marketing Research 1970

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items:memos, reports, handwritten notes and other material related to the activities of the Marketing Research Dept. Planning Board.

Box 81, Folder 9

Planning Board - LA Times Marketing Research - bound reports 1969 - 1970

Scope and Contents

5 items, five bound reports: "1980 Forecast for Los Angeles Times Planning Board - Vance Stickell" 8/5/1969 ; "Employee Benefit Recommendations for 1970 - 1971 - 1972" (Robert L. Flannes) ; "Dallas Newspaper Situation," a report on Dallas demographics, newspaper circulation and advertising lineage ; "Tucson, Arizona... The Market... Its Media," 2/178/1970 ; "Newsday," 3/2/1970. These reports range in length from 10 to 58-pp.

Box 82

Advertising Department - Stickell, Vance

Box 82, Folder 1

LA Times Policy Notices 1938 - 1959

Scope and Contents

50+ items: wide array of memos relating to LAT policies. The bulk of this material does not relate directly to Advertising or Stickell's work.

Box 82, Folder 2

3-D Advertising 1953

Scope and Contents

Approx. 75 items: three-dimensional photography was introduced into advertising in 1953 and a flurry of memos and letters reflects this fact. Bullock's department stores ran a series of the 3-D ads that year.

Box 82, Folder 3

"Zones" issues 1958 - 1964

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: large folded map of Greater L.A. Circulation zone boundaries, 1958 ; 14-pp. report, "The Suburban (Zone) Sections of the Los Angeles Times, 1957 - 1966" ; 10-pp. report, "Daily Orange County Zones at Costa Mesa" ; 14-pp. report, "Readership Study of LOS ANGELES SUBURBAN NEWSPAPERS, INC. (8 - 10/1963) by Facts Consolidated" ; multi-page, spiral bound report (yellow cover) - "Suburban Sections Report" (2/1962) ; multi-page spiral bound report (blue cover) - "An analysis of the Suburban Sections with a proposed immediate & extended program, 1963 - 1964" ; more.

Box 82, Folder 4

"Zones" issues 1960 - 1964

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: memos and brief reports related to the operations of the Suburban Zone sections of LAT.

Box 82, Folder 5

LA Times Policy Notices 1960 - 1964

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: wide array of memos relating to LAT policies. Only a small number of these memos relate directly to Advertising or Stickell's work.

Box 82, Folder 6

Merchandising 1960 - 1982

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: memos, reports and promotional material related to LAT market research, advertising and sales efforts. Folder originally noted "from VS's desk."

Box 82, Folder 7

Advertising policy - Complaints 1968 - 1980

Scope and Contents

Approx. 75 items: letters sent to LAT complaining about various ads that upset readers for one reason or another. Several off the letters have attached tearsheets of newsprint.

Box 82, Folder 8

Advertising policy - Complaints 1968 - 1980

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: a wide array of complaint letters written to LAT, plus a number of the replies, in the time period 1968 - 1980.

Box 83

Advertising Department - Stickell, Vance

Box 83, Folder 1

Annual budgets 1983 - 1984

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: printouts of financial figures, reports, memos, copies of slide presentation scripts for Stickell, Don Maldonado, Don Clark and Bert Tiffany, all related to the annual budgets of 1983 and 1984.

Box 83, Folder 2

LA Times Five Year Plan, Executive Summary & memos 1982 - 1986

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: 56-pp. "Five Year Plan, 1982 - 1986 - Executive Summary" ; several related memos.

Box 83, Folder 3

5-Year Plan presentations 1984 - 1985

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: memos, financial figures, presentation scripts and other material related to the 5-Year Plan presentations of 1984 and 1985.

Box 83, Folder 4

5-year Plan - narratives 1985

Scope and Contents

6 items: 2 copies of 10-pp. "Five Year Plan - Vance Stickell Narrative - (5/14/1985)," one with revisions and marginal notes, one "clean" ; other materials and memos related to this plan.

Box 83, Folder 5

LA Times Organizational charts 1989

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: organizational charts for various departements, offices, committees, etc., within LA Times. They are dated either 3/1989 or 10/1989.

Box 83, Folder 6

Miscellaneous memo file 1958 - 1969

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: a collection of memos on various subjects such as home delivery dealer rates, etc.

Box 83, Folder 7

Miscellaneous memo file 1970 - 1979

Scope and Contents

Approx. 50 items: collection of memos on various subjects. Notable items: 31-pp. transcript headed "Talking with Vance Stickell, VP Sales, and associates on (8/25/1975) - interviewer identified as "JB," probably James Bassett ; large clipped packet labeled "Press Plan presentation."

Box 83, Folder 8

Miscellaneous memo file 1980 - 1986

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: collection of memos on a variety of subjects from the period 1980 - 1986.

Box 84

Advertising Department - Stickell, Vance

Box 84, Folder 1

Contingency plans 1981 - 1985

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: memos, reports and other material related to contingency planning for the departements within Advertising, 1981 - 1985.

Box 84, Folder 2

USA Today / USA Weekend 1981 - 1986

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: memos, letters and other material related to the growing circulation of USA Today, and the success (or lack of it) of USA Weekend in the early 1980s.

Box 84, Folder 3

WEEKEND SPORTS 1975 - 1976

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: letters and other material related to the magazine supplement, Weekend Sports. Notable items:complete issue of Weekend Sports for 6/15/1975 ; 6-pp. (plus cover letter) "Trendex Report - nationwide research by telephone - Weekend Sports Magazine, primary audience survey, May, June, 1975.

Box 84, Folder 4

LA Times San Diego Edition ca. 1986

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: bound packet (blue cover) approx. 20-pp., "San Diego expansion" (5/6/1986) ; related memos ; approx. 12-pp. stapled packet, "San Diego County Market Survey," including demographic info and charts.

Box 84, Folder 5

Christmas cards 1980

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: reproductions of Ben Abril paintings - scenes of historic L.A. and Paris. Used as Christmas cards by Vance Stickell, all with printed inscriptions, one with Stickell's signature

Box 84, Folder 6

Women of the Year 1970, 1976

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: photos of various LAT Women of the Year award winners ; two copies of the 1970 presentation program for the awards ; letters of appreciation to Paul Conrad and Jack Smith for "remarks" made to the audience ; other materials on the programs and the awardees.

Box 84, Folder 7

Slides for speeches 1984

Scope and Contents

Text of a speech given by Vance Stickell to budget meeting ; multiple sheets of slides used in Stickell's presentation.

Box 84, Folder 8

Promotion 1962 - 1967

Scope and Contents

Approx. 60 items: memos, letters, clippings and a wide range of other material related to Promotion department activities. Notable item: approx. 12-pp. bound (blue cover, binding removed) report - "1963 Trade Campaign Recommendations."

Box 85

Advertising Department - Stickell, Vance

Box 85, Folder 1

Display Advertising 1958 - 1959

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: memos, letters, an organizational charts, a job description. Notable items: multi-page collection of organizational charts (spiral binding removed, blue covers), titled "Los Angeles Times Display Advertising Department - 'Functional' Organization Chart, 1958."

Box 85, Folder 2

Special Sections 1967 - 1986

Scope and Contents

Approx. 70 items: memos, letters, reports and a presentation script related to special sections in the Los Angeles TImes.

Box 85, Folder 3

Suggestions to LA Times 1968 - 1977

Scope and Contents

8 items: these items are all memos either to or from Vance Stickell on the subject of suggestions to LAT.

Box 85, Folder 4

Times Mirror subsidiaries - Correspondence 1968 - 1981

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: memos and letters related to TM subsidiaries Jeppesen Sanderson, The Gousha Co., Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Outdoor Life (magazine) and others.

Box 85, Folder 5

LA Times Executive Conference 5/17/1969

Scope and Contents

1 item: transcript, approx. 130-pp (headed "Tape I," "Tape II," "Tape III"), of "Los Angeles Times Executive Conference - 'Editorial Excellence' (5/17/1969), CONFIDENTIAL. This copy was issued to Vance Stickell. Those whose comments are seen on the transcript: Otis Chandler ; Nick Williams ; Frank Haven ; Robert Lobdell ; William Thomas ; Ed Guthman ; Robert Flannes.

Box 85, Folder 6

Security Analysis 1969 - 1986

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: memos, letters and reports on security analysis of stock performance of the stocks of LAT and newspapers in general. Notable items: 30+ pp. analysis by Dirks Brothers, Ltd., 1970 ; report of approx. 15-pp., titled "Publishing Update" from 8/1983.

Box 85, Folder 7

Suburban publishing 1976 - 1982

Scope and Contents

45+ items: memos, rough notes, lengthy reports and other material related to planning and operation of the suburban sections of LAT. Major reports: 8-pp., "SPECIAL SECTIONS - Los Angeles Times Reader Panel, TRP #103" (10/1974) ; 31-pp., "Special Report - Advertising and Media ussues in the 1980s - generated by the changing social climate" (prepared by ... Yankelovich, Skelly and White, Inc.) ; 11-pp., "Suburban expansion - Los Angeles and Orange County Subdivisions," 6/3/1980 ; 11-pp., "Suburban expansion Los Angeles and Orange County Subdivisions - Best Case projection," 7/2/1980 ; 14-pp., "Suburban improvement & expansion - Los Angeles and Orange County Subdivisions," 7/2/1980.

Box 85, Folder 8

Times Mirror Newspaper Group 1977 - 1986

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: memos, letters, agendas and other material related to the Times Mirror Newspaper Group, including Connecticut Newspapers, Inc., Dallas Times Herald, Hartford Courant, Denver Post and Newsday. Notable items - two lengthy reports: 10-pp. report, Subject -"INEA [?] notes" ; 30+ pp. report - "First Amendment Overview."

Box 86

Advertising Department - Stickell, Vance

Box 86, Folder 1

Times Mirror National Sales Network 1982 - 1984

Scope and Contents

Approx. 70 items: memos and reports. Notable (lengthy) items: approx. 12-pp. "Times Mirror National Sales Network" - Estimated 1985 Lineage...Revenue" ; approx. 12-pp. - "Times MIrror National Sales Network [ca. 1984].

Box 86, Folder 2

Times MIrror Steering Committee & National Marketing 1983 - 1986

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items (incl. several long reports): memos, financial reports and other material related to TM Steering Committee and TM National Marketing. Major reports: approx. 15-pp. report, "Times MIrror National Representation Study - Steering Committee Report #1," 6/29/1983 ; 30-pp. report, "TM National Representation Study - Steering Committee Report #3," 10/8/1983 (Dallas) ; 12-pp. "(Times Mirror) Steering Committee Report," 12/8/1983 ; 20+ pp. report - handwritten note reads "from (1/17/1984) meeting" - "The Times Mirror National Marketing Company" ; approx. 20-pp. report, "...Network of Leading Newspapers," 4/11/1986.

Box 86, Folder 3

Executive retreats 1986

Scope and Contents

Approx. 45 items: memos, reports, charts and other material related to planning and reporting on executive retreats, 1986. Notable (lengthy) reports: 17-pp. "Notes of Executive Retreat (10/29/1986)" ; 11-pp. "Outline of Marketing Strategy" ; 10-pp. letter/planning statement from Don Clark to Tom Johnson, dated 12/15/1986 ; 30+ pp. packet, Subject - "Marketing Strategy Meeting," 12/19/1986.

Box 86, Folder 4

Miscellaneous reports 1979 - 1985

Scope and Contents

5 items (in 3 packets): approx. 10-pp. - "Los Angeles TImes Executive Seminar - Santa Barbara Biltmore, (5/10 - 5/13/1979), program and other info ; approx. 25-pp. - "Major assumptions & projections to the Year 2000," Newspaper Advertising Bureau, Inc. ; 16-pp. - "Future of The Times" memo, written by Jim Shaffer.

Box 86, Folder 5

Times Mirror corporate operations 1979 - 1986

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: letters, memos, reports and other material related to TM corporate operations. Notable items: 20+ pp. "Times MIrror Corporate Airplane Study" (2/8/1979) ; 84-pp. staple-bound booklet, "Times MIrror Factbook - 1984," providing comprehensive information about TM "newspaper publishing, broadcast television, cable television, book pulbishing, information services, newsprint and forest products," etc.

Box 86, Folder 6

Don Wright - Correspondence 1982 - 1987

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: memos and reports related to new programs, yearly goals, etc., exchanged between Don Wright, TM executive, and Stickell.

Box 86, Folder 7

LAT - Standards of Advertising Acceptability, 1985. 1985

Scope and Contents

1 item: LAT - Standards of Advertising Acceptability, 1985. 100+ pp. of inserts, tabbed by subject.

Box 87

Advertising Department - Stickell, Vance

Box 87, Folder 1

Promotion 1971 - 1978

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: memos, reports and related material. Notable names and items include: television advertising ; Edward Reap ; Vance Stickell ; more.x

Box 87, Folder 2

Simplified Newspaper Advertising Program 1966 - 1971

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: multi-page report - "S N A P, Simplified Newspaper Advertising Program," prepared by Advertising Checking Bureau, Inc. ; collection of letters and memos related to the S.N.A.P. concept.

Box 87, Folder 3

Production Department 1980 - 1988

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: memos and reports, generally related to issues of concern both to Production and Advertising departments.

Box 87, Folder 4

Los Angeles Times Orange County Edition 1986 - 1988

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items - memos, clippings, prints from a slide program, agendas, and reports related to LAT operation of Orange County Edition. Notable names and items include: Vance Stickell, Tom Johnson, David Laventhol, Don Clark, Dick Schlosberg.

Box 87, Folder 5

Newspaper Preprint Corp. 1967 - 1975

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items - letters, memos, reports and other material related to preprints for LAT. Notable names and items include: Vance Stickell ; exchange of letters with John L. Kaufman (Pres., Newspaper Advertising Bureau) ; exchange of letters with William Fitzhugh, Jr. (Pres., Newspaper Preprint Corp.) ; Minutes of Executive Committee meeting, Newspaper Preprint Corp. ; 54-pp. (gray cover) "Newspaper Advertising Study of Retailer Preprinted Sections," 4/1970 (Bureau of Advertising - American Newspaper Publishers Assn.) ; more.

Box 87, Folder 6

Los Angeles Times strategic plans (1 of 2) 1974 - 1986

Scope and Contents

Approx. 50 items - letters, memos, reports and other material related to LAT strategic plans. Notable names and items include: Vance Stickell ; Tom Johnson ; James L. Davy (Pres., Metropolitan Sunday Newspapers, Inc.) ; Don Wright ; 30+ pp. packet (blue binder) titled "Display Department Brainstorming" ; 14-pp. report (blue binder) titled "Promotion and Public Relations Departments - Discussion group for Vance Stickell" ; 4-pp. report (black binder) titled "Circulation Department - Strategy Planning Session" ; 30+ pp. essay, "The politics of implementing MBO -- a situational approach," by George Odiorne, Univ. of Utah, handwritten date 10/16/1974 ; more. Split into two folders.

Box 87, Folder 7

Los Angeles Times strategic plans (2 of 2) 1974 - 1986

Scope and Contents

Approx. 50 items - letters, memos, reports and other material related to LAT strategic plans. Notable names and items include: Vance Stickell ; Tom Johnson ; James L. Davy (Pres., Metropolitan Sunday Newspapers, Inc.) ; Don Wright ; 30+ pp. packet (blue binder) titled "Display Department Brainstorming" ; 14-pp. report (blue binder) titled "Promotion and Public Relations Departments - Discussion group for Vance Stickell" ; 4-pp. report (black binder) titled "Circulation Department - Strategy Planning Session" ; 30+ pp. essay, "The politics of implementing MBO -- a situational approach," by George Odiorne, Univ. of Utah, handwritten date 10/16/1974 ; more. Split into two folders.

Box 88

Advertising Department - Stickell, Vance

Box 88, Folder 1

Los Angeles Times - Five Year Plans 1976 - 1986

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items - memos, reports, addresses and other material related to LAT 5-year plans during the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Box 88, Folder 2

Los Angeles Times - Product / Operations improvement 1981 - 1987

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items - memos and reports related to product and operations improvement. Notable names and items include: Vance Stickell ; Tom Johnson ; Home (mag.) ; death notices ; marketing areas ; more.

Box 88, Folder 3

[Miscellaneous (1 of 2) 1968 - 1987

Scope and Contents

90+ items - letters, memos, reports. Subject matter includes: Audiotex gambling lines ; Audit Bureau of Circulations (provides circulation and readership information to newspapers and magazines) ; Long Range Plans Committee ; price increases and ad rate increases ; more.

Box 88, Folder 4

Miscellaneous (2 of 2) 1968 - 1987

Scope and Contents

90+ items - letters, memos, reports. Subject matter includes: Audiotex gambling lines ; Audit Bureau of Circulations (provides circulation and readership information to newspapers and magazines) ; Long Range Plans Committee ; price increases and ad rate increases ; more.

Box 88, Folder 5

"Tangle Towns" contest 1970 - 1988

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items - letters, notes, memos and other material related to the "Tangle Towns" contest that ran in LAT during 1970s and 1980s.

Box 88, Folder 6

Los Angeles Times - overall "Health" 1978 - 1986

Scope and Contents

Approx. 45 items - letters, memos, reports, newspaper and magazine articles, tearsheets and other material related to what Jim Shaffer, in a memo to Don Wright (10/2/1985), referred to as "the overall health of the Los Angeles Times." A number of article copies from other publications are in the folder. Among them - "Paper Giant," California (mag.), 10/1982 ; "Divvying up the Los Angeles market," Adweek, 5/13/1986 ; "A lot of newspapers grow fat and heavy..." Wall St. Jounral, 8/9/1982 ;

Box 88, Folder 7

Letters 1969 - 1973

Scope and Contents

Approx. 50 items: the folder contains a collection of complaint letters and replies that were considered good examples of how to respond to criticisms. The issues include x-rated movie ads, price increases, lost-and-found ads, gun / ammunition ads, disagreement about arts reviews and more. The replies were written by staffers from several departments including Editorial and Advertising. Among the staffers writing replies: Charles Champlin (Editorial) ; Glen W. Peters (Advertising) ; Nick B. Williams (Editorial) ; Leonard Pomerantz (Advertising) ; Robert D. Nelson (LAT Gen. Mgr.) ; Phil Magwood (Advertising). NIck Williams created more than one diplomatic reply "prototype." These letters were used dozens or even hundreds of times. One that is included here begins - "Every subscriber of The Times means something to its editors..."

Box 88, Folder 8

Motion Picture Advertising 1969 - 1985

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items - letters, memos and press releases. Notable names and items include: Vance Stickell ; Tom Johnson ; Charles Champlin ; "Personal & confidential" letter, 10/17/1980, from Jack Valenti to Tom Johnson ; 5-pp. report, "Newspapers as a medium for motion picture advertising," handwritten date 7/29/1980, to "Motion Picture Executives" from Charlie Kinsolving, NAB, etc. ; William F. Thomas. Much of the material in this folder deals with the issue of LAT's stance on accepting advertising for pornographic movies.

Box 89

Advertising Department - Stickell, Vance

Box 89, Folder 1

Latino research 1977 - 1981

Scope and Contents

Approx. 18 items - memos, reports and a survey related to research on Southern California's Spanish-speaking residents - some memos refer to the project as "Latino coverage." As always, there is a lack of uniformity as to terminology. "Spanish-speaking," "Latino," "Hispanic" and "Spanish market" are all used. Names: Vance Stickell, John Mount, Tom Johnson.

Box 89, Folder 2

Miscellaneous 1972 - 1990

Scope and Contents

Approx. 55 items - letters, memos, reports and press releases. Subjects and notable names include: zip code reporting ; mail rate increases ; circulation ; preprints ; executive incentive plan ; personnel policies ; more.

Box 89, Folder 3

Tom Johnson 1977 - 1985

Scope and Contents

Approx. 60 items - memos, reports, speeches and articles on a wide range of subjects. Notable names and items include: Tom Johnson ; speech by Robert Erburu (cover sheet dated 12/20/1985), "Paine Webber Outlook on the Media Conference," presented 12/10/1985 in New York ; 3-pp. cover memo, 3/8/1983, attached to 25-pp. booklet, Newspaper Marketing - a time for reappraisal?" by Paul S. Hirt (Chicago Sun-Times) ; 13-pp. speech transcript, remarks by Tom Johnson to the Bakersfield Rotary, 6/17/1982 ; 5-pp. speech transcript, 3/18/1982, "remarks Tom Johnson made to a large group of security analysts today" ; Vance Stickell ; 13-pp. packet, 7/27/1977, "Tom Johnson Orientation" (there are other, shorter versions of this item).

Box 89, Folder 4

Tom Johnson 1978 - 1987

Scope and Contents

Approx. 95 items - speeches, letters, memos, handwritten notes, clippings and other material. Notable names and items include: Tom Johnson ; Vance Stickell ; 17-pp. speech transcript, "For delivery on...(4/21/1985), Tokyo...Remarks of W. Tom Johnson...before the Trilateral Commission" ; Executive Incentive Group ; 12-pp. article copied from Los Angeles (mag), 11/1981, "The Gray Lady of Spring Street hits 100" ; memo, 6/12/1981, in which Stickell offers advice to Tom Johnson for his upcoming "Rotary Speech" ; product innovations ; cost reductions ; the folder has a very wide range of subject matter.

Box 89, Folder 5

Tom Johnson 1984 - 1987

Scope and Contents

Approx. 65 items - notes, memos, a mission statement and other materials, many of them passed between Vance Stickell and Tom Johnson. Also: 3 stapled sheets headed "Mission statement of the Los Angeles Times" ; memos related to Dallas Times Herald ; articles from various publications on operation of LAT and other newspapers. ; 8-pp. booklet (gray), text of an adress by Tom Johnson, named Univ. of Arizona Executive of the Year, "America's Press - Free and Responsible?" ; more.

Box 90

Advertising Department - Stickell, Vance

Box 90, Folder 1

Miscellaneous 1960 - 1984

Scope and Contents

Approx. 95 - letters, memos, reports and other material. This material covers a wide range of issues of concern to the Classified and Display Advertising departments.

Box 90, Folder 2

Miscellaneous 1960 - 1984

Scope and Contents

Approx. 95 - letters, memos, reports and other material. This material covers a wide range of issues of concern to the Classified and Display Advertising departments.

Box 90, Folder 3

Herald-Examiner operations 1974 - 1985

Scope and Contents

Approx. 55 items - memos, letters, reports, clippings and other material. Includes material originating in the offices of Tom Johnson, Vance Stickell, and other LAT executives reflecting the attention The Times gave to the #2 newspaper in town, Los Angeles Herald-Examiner. Included are readership and sales competitiion, rumors of the Herald's impending demise over a long period (finally took place in 1989), 2-pp. list, 1/23/1984, of top management positions at Her-Ex, "...Readership Demographics, 1973 - 1982" for Her-Ex, "Wingo," a contest run in Her-Ex to stimulate sales in 1983 and more.

Box 90, Folder 4

Material for L.A. Times Archives 1972 - 1988

Scope and Contents

Approx. 45 items - notes, memos, letters and other material on a wide range of subjects. Notable names or items include: LAT Standards of Advertising Acceptability ; Gay advertising ; department restructuring ; Vision (mag), a monthly supplement that was considered, then rejected for LAT ; Farmers Market (L.A.) ; more.

Box 90, Folder 5

Circulation 1976 - 1986

Scope and Contents

Approx. 90 items: memos, notes, statistical reports and other material related to Circulation Department and LAT circulation. Notable subjects and items include: many items related to price increases ; multi-page report, "Circulation Department - Five Year Plan, 1982 - 1986," 3/15/1982 ; telemarketing ; airport newsracks ; grocery chain sales ; more.

Box 90, Folder 6

Newspaper Advertising Bureau - Standardization of Advertising Codes 1977

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items - letters, memos and reports. Notable names and subjects include: Vance Stickell ; Edward Parmelee (Pres., Knight-Ridder Newspaper Sales) ; James Hollis (Pres., Newspaper Advertising Bureau) ; more.

Box 91

Advertising Department - Stickell, Vance

Box 91, Folder 1

Don Clark - Policy / Long term strategy 1986 - 1988

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items - memos, letters and reports on policy and long term strategies within LAT. Notable names and subjects include: Don Clark "Confidential" memo to Dick Schlosberg titled "Are we going down the wrong road in Orange County?" (10/27/1988) ; newspapers and mass marketing, packet dated 2/29/1988 ; 10-pp. essay by Don Clark to Tom Johnson, 12/15/1986, answering TJ's question, "What would you do about the paper if you were king?" ; more.

Box 91, Folder 2

Classified Department 1968 - 1988

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items - notes, memos, reports and letters related to Classified Department of LAT. Notable names and subjects include: 30+ pp. slide show printouts and presentation text, "Report to Classified on 1989 budget," 11/25/1988, presenter was Jim Tarmann ; Classified staffing ; pricing ; budget meetings ; cost reduction ; special suburban sections ; more.

Box 91, Folder 3

Complaint letters 1971 - 1986

Scope and Contents

Approx. 95 items - complaint letters and responses on a wide range of subjects. Notable names and subjects: cigarette advertising ; X-rated motion picture advertising ; the Middle East conflict ; gun advertisments ; ads dealing with sexual health ; complaints that LAT seems to endorse marijuana use in an ad ; contraceptives ; The Joy of Sex ads ; more.

Box 91, Folder 4

Newspaper Advertising Bureau 1973

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items - letters, surveys, reports, handwritten notes and other material related to the work of the Plans Committee of the NAB. Notable names and items include: 9-pp. "Plans Committee Survey - A Summary" ; 4-pp. "Supplementary Plans Committee Survey (Non-members of Plans Committee)" dated 1973 ; various versions of the surveys ; Vance Stickell ; 8-pp. "Plan of Action," 5/31/1973 ; correspondence between Stickell and marketing & advertising executives at other publications ; more.

Box 91, Folder 5

Editorial Department (1 of 2) 1957 - 1986

Scope and Contents

letters, memos, clipping, reports and other material related to issues of concern to both the Editorial and Advertising departments. Notable names and subjects include: suggestions on improving the editorial product ; William F. Thomas' "Five Year Plan Narrative," dated 5/10/1985 on cover sheet ; examples of Stickell replies to those readers angry about Conrad cartoons ; horse racing features in LAT ; 3-pp. survey of "Times Readership by Section," 9/11/1981 ; LAT operations in San Diego ; 10-pp. speech text, "Cosmopolitan Club Meeting...Santa Barbara..." 3/20/1975 by William F. Thomas ; 24-pp. report, "Daily and Sunday features published in Los Angeles Times" (5/15/1962) ; more.

Box 91, Folder 6

Editorial Department (2 of 2) 1957 - 1986

Scope and Contents

letters, memos, clipping, reports and other material related to issues of concern to both the Editorial and Advertising departments. Notable names and subjects include: suggestions on improving the editorial product ; William F. Thomas' "Five Year Plan Narrative," dated 5/10/1985 on cover sheet ; examples of Stickell replies to those readers angry about Conrad cartoons ; horse racing features in LAT ; 3-pp. survey of "Times Readership by Section," 9/11/1981 ; LAT operations in San Diego ; 10-pp. speech text, "Cosmopolitan Club Meeting...Santa Barbara..." 3/20/1975 by William F. Thomas ; 24-pp. report, "Daily and Sunday features published in Los Angeles Times" (5/15/1962) ; more.

Box 91, Folder 7

Correspondence with advertisers (1 of 2) 1969 - 1985

Scope and Contents

Approx. 95 items - letters, memos, reports and other material related to Advertising Department's interface with advertisers, often when the advertiser was upset about articles appearing in LAT. Notable names and subjects include: 11-pp. "1982 Budget Narrative," from Vance Stickell to Chuck Mahru, dated 12/9/1981 ; many letters from food retailers' reps complaining about 8/18/1970 David Shaw article alleging influence and bribery in grocery sales outlets ("Grocery shelf psychology") ; Sears (dept. store chain) complains about a story ; series of memos/letters on the "deteriorating relationship" between Robinson's (dept. store chain) and LAT ; exchange with Vons (Grocery Co.) on scanning and computerized checkstands ; Bullock's (dept. stores) complains ; The Broadway (dept. store chain) ; other big ad accounts with issues.

Box 91, Folder 8

Correspondence with advertisers (2 of 2) 1969 - 1985

Scope and Contents

Approx. 95 items - letters, memos, reports and other material related to Advertising Department's interface with advertisers, often when the advertiser was upset about articles appearing in LAT. Notable names and subjects include: 11-pp. "1982 Budget Narrative," from Vance Stickell to Chuck Mahru, dated 12/9/1981 ; many letters from food retailers' reps complaining about 8/18/1970 David Shaw article alleging influence and bribery in grocery sales outlets ("Grocery shelf psychology") ; Sears (dept. store chain) complains about a story ; series of memos/letters on the "deteriorating relationship" between Robinson's (dept. store chain) and LAT ; exchange with Vons (Grocery Co.) on scanning and computerized checkstands ; Bullock's (dept. stores) complains ; The Broadway (dept. store chain) ; other big ad accounts with issues.

Box 671

Advertising Department - Vance Stickell Files

Box 671, Folder 1

1956 - 1979

Scope and Contents

Miscellaneous oversize materials - West Magazine: September 1966 (prototype issue); two copies of October 25, 1970 (Arizona issue); November 8, 1970 (Las Vegas issue); May 21, 1979 (Jews in LA issue); "Keeping Up with the Times" newsletter: February 1956 issue; April 1960 issue; Daily Advertising Digest April 1977 Special Issue.

Advertising Rate Cards and Correspondence 1911-1992

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and cards listing the rates for various types of advertising within the Los Angeles Times and its supplements. Includes folders with internal and external correspondence regarding rate changes throughout the industry and the Times' response. Ten boxes total; the date range is 1911-1992.

Box 92

Advertising Department - Advertising Rate Cards

Box 92, Folder 1

Rate cards 1918 - 1920

Scope and Contents

Advertising rate cards and miscellaneous related material

Box 92, Folder 2

Rate cards 1922 - 1929

Scope and Contents

Advertising rate cards

Box 92, Folder 3

Rate cards 1930 - 1934

Scope and Contents

Advertising rate cards

Box 92, Folder 4

Advertising rates 1935 - 1937

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: rate cards, letters, financial reports and handwritten notes related to 1935 - 1937 advertising rates.

Box 92, Folder 5

Advertising rates 1940

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: rate cards, letters, financial reports and handwritten notes related to 1940 advertising rates.

Box 92, Folder 6

Advertising rates 1944

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: rate cards, letters, reports and handwritten notes related to 1944 advertising rates.

Box 92, Folder 7

Advertising rates 1945

Scope and Contents

Approx. 45 items: letters, reports and handwritten notes related to 1945 advertising rates.

Box 92, Folder 8

Advertising rates 1946

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: rate cards, letters, reports and handwritten notes related to 1946 advertising rates.

Box 92, Folder 9

Advertising rates 1947

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: rate cards, letters, reports and handwritten notes related to 1947 advertising rates.

Box 92, Folder 10

Advertising rates 1948

Scope and Contents

Approx. 50 items: rate cards, letters, reports and handwritten notes related to 1948 advertising rates.

Box 92, Folder 11

Advertising rates 1949

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: rate cards, letters, reports and handwritten notes related to 1949 advertising rates.

Box 92, Folder 12

Advertising rates 1950

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: rate cards, letters, reports and handwritten notes related to 1950 advertising rates.

Box 93

Advertising Department - Advertising Rate Cards

Box 93, Folder 1

Advertising rates 1951

Scope and Contents

Rate cards

Box 93, Folder 2

Advertising rates 1952

Scope and Contents

Approx. 45 items: rate cards, letters, reports and handwritten notes related to 1952 advertising rates.

Box 93, Folder 3

Advertising rates - San Gabriel Valley 1952

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: rate cards, reports and handwritten notes related to 1952 advertising rates, San Gabriel Valley.

Box 93, Folder 4

Advertising rates - Home Magazine. 1953

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: rate reports and letters related to 1953 advertising rates, Home Magazine.

Box 93, Folder 5

Advertising rate cards 1954

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: rate reports and letters related to 1954 advertising rates.

Box 93, Folder 6

Advertising rates - Home magazine. 1953 - 1956

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: rate information and letters related to 1955 advertising rates.

Box 93, Folder 7

Advertising rates (1 of 2) 1956

Scope and Contents

Approx. 80 items: rate information and letters related to 1956 advertising rates. Includes an alphabetical printout of approx. 70 pp. giving business names and addresses (advertisers?). Split into two folders.

Box 93, Folder 8

Advertising rates (2 of 2) 1956

Scope and Contents

Approx. 80 items: rate information and letters related to 1956 advertising rates. Includes an alphabetical printout of approx. 70 pp. giving business names and addresses (advertisers?). Split into two folders.

Box 93, Folder 9

Advertising rates - Orange County 1956

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: rate information and memos related to advertising rates for Orange County and Southern Communities.

Box 93, Folder 10

Rate information - Miscellaneous 1956

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: reports, spreadsheets and letters related to advertising rates for 1956.

Box 93, Folder 11

Advertising Rates (1 of 2) 1957

Scope and Contents

Approx. 70 items: rate cards, memos, letters and other material related to advertising rates for 1957. Split into two folders.

Box 94

Advertising Department - Advertising Rate Cards

Box 94, Folder 1

Advertising Rates (2 of 2) 1957

Scope and Contents

Approx. 70 items: rate cards, memos, letters and other material related to advertising rates for 1957. Split into two folders.

Box 94, Folder 2

Advertising Rates 1958

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: several versions of a letter from LAT (Norman Chandler) to advertisers, dated 7/23/1958, announcing "There will be no increase in Times' advertising rates during 1958." Also in the folder are several letters with grateful responses from advertisers including Broadway Department Stores, J.W. Robinson, I. Magnin, Barker Brothers, etc.

Box 94, Folder 3

Advertising Rates 1959

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: rate cards, letters, memos and other material related to advertising rates for 1959.

Box 94, Folder 4

Advertising Rates 1960

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: rate cards, letters, memos and other material related to advertising rates for 1960.

Box 94, Folder 5

Advertising Rates 1961

Scope and Contents

Approx. 45 items: rate cards, letters, memos and other material related to advertising rates for 1961.

Box 94, Folder 6

Advertising Rates (1 of 2) 1962

Scope and Contents

Approx. 75 items: rate cards, letters, memos and other material related to advertising rates for 1962. Included is a selection of copies of letters sent to major advertisers in the department store catagory - Bullock's, The May Company, Sears, Roebuck and Co., etc. Split into two folders.

Box 94, Folder 7

Advertising Rates (2 of 2) 1962

Scope and Contents

Approx. 75 items: rate cards, letters, memos and other material related to advertising rates for 1962. Included is a selection of copies of letters sent to major advertisers in the department store catagory - Bullock's, The May Company, Sears, Roebuck and Co., etc. Split into two folders.

Box 95

Advertising Department - Advertising Rate Cards

Box 95, Folder 1

Advertising Rates and measurement conversion 1963

Scope and Contents

Approx. 55 items: rate cards, letters, memos and other material related to advertising rates for 1963. Notable items include a selection of letters to The May Company, Broadway stores, Bullock's Department Stores, etc.

Box 95, Folder 2

Advertising Rates (1 of 2) 1964

Scope and Contents

Approx. 50 items: rate cards, letters, memos and other material related to advertising rates for 1964. Split into two folders.

Box 95, Folder 3

Advertising Rates (2 of 2) 1964

Scope and Contents

Approx. 50 items: rate cards, letters, memos and other material related to advertising rates for 1964. Split into two folders.

Box 95, Folder 4

Advertising Rate Cards 1964

Scope and Contents

60+ items: selection of notices to LAT advertisers ; memos ; reports ; related materials.

Box 95, Folder 5

Advertising Rates (1 of 2) 1965

Scope and Contents

75+ items: Rate Proposals, correspondence, general Info, and other loose materials, including reports and rate cards. Split into two folders.

Box 95, Folder 6

Advertising Rates (2 of 2) 1965

Scope and Contents

75+ items: Rate Proposals, correspondence, general Info, and other loose materials, including reports and rate cards. Split into two folders.

Box 96

Advertising Department - Advertising Rate Cards

Box 96, Folder 1

Advertising Rates 1966

Scope and Contents

Approx. 70 items: rate cards, reports and memos.

Box 96, Folder 2

Advertising Rates (1 of 3) 1967 - 1974

Scope and Contents

Approx. 75 items: rate cards, reports and memos. Split into three folders.

Box 96, Folder 3

Advertising Rates (2 of 3) 1967 - 1974

Scope and Contents

Approx. 75 items: rate cards, reports and memos. Split into three folders.

Box 96, Folder 4

Advertising Rates (3 of 3) 1967 - 1974

Scope and Contents

Approx. 75 items: rate cards, reports and memos. Split into three folders.

Box 96, Folder 5

Advertising rates 1968

Scope and Contents

Approx. 50 items: rate cards, reports and memos.

Box 96, Folder 6

Advertising rates - Home/West magazine 1968

Scope and Contents

7 items: rate cards ; a "Notice of Importance" to advertisers ; financial spreadsheets related to 1968 advertising rates.

Box 96, Folder 7

Display rates - Orange County 1968

Scope and Contents

Single stapled packet of four items: handwritten note, 10/24/1967, from Robert D. Nelson to "VS" (Vance Stickell) ; 2-pp. memo from Bob Christy to Vance Stickell, 10/30/1967, on "Orange County Retail Rates" ; single sheet of note paper with handwritten notes ; numeric chart titled "Orange County Newspaper Retail Sales."

Box 97

Advertising Department - Advertising Rate Cards

Box 97, Folder 1

Advertising rates 1969

Scope and Contents

Approx. 50 items: rate cards, reports and memos.

Box 97, Folder 2

Advertising rates. 1970

Scope and Contents

Approx. 50 items: rate cards ; memos ; reports and other material related to 1970 advertising rates.

Box 97, Folder 3

Selective Saturation Program 1971

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: selection of letters (individually foldered) used in court proceedings, likely McKowen Mailing Service v. Los Angeles Times and dealing with the mailing of brochures in the Selective Saturation Program (SSP).

Box 97, Folder 4

Advertising rates 1971

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: rate cards, memos and letters related to advertising rates for 1971.

Box 97, Folder 5

Advertising rates (1 of 2) 1972

Scope and Contents

Approx. 125 items: rate cards, letters, memos and other material related to advertising rates for 1972. Split into two folders.

Box 97, Folder 6

Advertising rates (2 of 2) 1972

Scope and Contents

Approx. 125 items: rate cards, letters, memos and other material related to advertising rates for 1972. Split into two folders.

Box 98

Advertising Department - Advertising Rate Cards

Box 98, Folder 1

Advertising rates 1973

Scope and Contents

Approx. 60 items: rate cards, letters, memos and other material related to advertising rates for 1973.

Box 98, Folder 2

Advertising rates 1974

Scope and Contents

Approx. 65 items: rate cards, letters, memos and other material related to advertising rates for 1974.

Box 98, Folder 3

Advertising rates 1975

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: rate cards, letters to advertisers and other material related to advertising rate for 1975.

Box 98, Folder 4

Advertising rates (1 of 2) 1976

Scope and Contents

Approx. 55 items: rate cards, letters to advertisers and other material related to advertising rate for 1976. Split into two folders.

Box 98, Folder 5

Advertising rates (2 of 2) 1976

Scope and Contents

Approx. 55 items: rate cards, letters to advertisers and other material related to advertising rate for 1976. Split into two folders.

Box 98, Folder 6

Advertising rates 1977

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: rate cards, letters to advertisers and other material related to advertising rate for 1977.

Box 98, Folder 7

Advertising rates 1978

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: rate cards, letters to advertisers, memos and other material related to advertising rate for 1978.

Box 98, Folder 8

Advertising rates 1979

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: rate cards, letters to advertisers and other material related to advertising rate for 1979.

Box 98, Folder 9

Advertising rates 1980

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: LAT advertising rate cards for 1980.

Box 99

Advertising Department - Advertising Rate Cards

Box 99, Folder 1

Advertising rates 1981

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: LAT advertising rate cards for 1981.

Box 99, Folder 2

Advertising rates 1982

Scope and Contents

6 items: LAT advertising rate cards for 1982.

Box 99, Folder 3

Advertising rates 1983

Scope and Contents

8 items: LAT advertising rate cards for 1983.

Box 99, Folder 4

Advertising rates 1984

Scope and Contents

7 items: seven rate card booklets titled "general," "Retail," "Retail Entertainment" and "Co-op Action Plan" (for 1984).

Box 99, Folder 5

Advertising rates 1985

Scope and Contents

7 items: seven rate card booklets titled "General," "Retail," "Retail Entertainment" and "Los Angeles Times Magazine" (for 1985).

Box 99, Folder 6

Advertising rates 1986

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: four rate card booklets - General, Retail, Retail Entertainment and Co-op Action Plan ; memos ; LAT Magazine 1986 Deadline Schedule ; LAT Display Advertising Organizational Chart ; related material.

Box 99, Folder 7

Advertising rates (1 of 2) 1987

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: rate card booklets - General, Retail, Retail Entertainment, Travel, Co-op Action Plan, Classified, Classified Employment, Automotive Dealer Display, Real Estate Display, Career Opportunities Display and California Travel Agents & Hotels. Split into two folders.

Box 99, Folder 8

Advertising rates (2 of 2) 1987

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: rate card booklets - General, Retail, Retail Entertainment, Travel, Co-op Action Plan, Classified, Classified Employment, Automotive Dealer Display, Real Estate Display, Career Opportunities Display and California Travel Agents & Hotels. Split into two folders.

Box 99, Folder 9

Advertising rates (1 of 2) 1988

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: seven LAT rate card booklets for 1988 ; related materials. Split into two folders.

Box 100

Advertising Department - Advertising Rate Cards

Box 100, Folder 1

Advertising rates (2 of 2) 1988

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: seven LAT rate card booklets for 1988 ; related materials. Split into two folders.

Box 100, Folder 2

Advertising rates 1989

Scope and Contents

7 items: rate card booklets for 1989.

Box 100, Folder 3

Advertising rates - January (1 of 2) 1990

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: rate card booklets for 1990 (January). Split into two folders.

Box 100, Folder 4

Advertising rates - January (2 of 2) 1990

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: rate card booklets for 1990 (January). Split into two folders.

Box 100, Folder 5

Advertising rates - July (1 of 2) 1990

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: rate card booklets for 1990 (July). Split into two folders.

Box 100, Folder 6

Advertising rates - July (2 of 2) 1990

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: rate card booklets for 1990 (July). Split into two folders.

Box 100, Folder 7

Advertising rates (1 of 2) 1991

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: rate card booklets for 1990 (July). Split into two folders.

Box 101

Advertising Department - Advertising Rate Cards

Box 101, Folder 1

Advertising rates (2 of 2) 1991

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: rate card booklets for 1990 (July). Split into two folders.

Box 101, Folder 2

Advertising rates 1992

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: rate booklets, memos and other material related to advertising rates for 1992.

Box 101, Folder 3

Advertising rates 1992

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: rate booklets giving advertising rates for 1992.

Box 101, Folder 4

Local Display Advertising Analysis (1 of 2) 1937 - 1941

Scope and Contents

Correspondence, spreadsheets and other material related to the analysis of local display advertising in January - February 1937. Split into two folders.

Box 101, Folder 5

Local Display Advertising Analysis (2 of 2) 1937 - 1941

Scope and Contents

Correspondence, spreadsheets and other material related to the analysis of local display advertising in January - February 1937. Split into two folders.

Box 101, Folder 6

General rate vs. retail rate issues 1961 - 1965

Scope and Contents

Correspondence, reports and other items related to the "controversy" between general advertising rates and retail advertising rates.

Miscellaneous 1937-1993

Scope and Contents

Unprocessed files, mostly correspondence and internal memoranda. Also, one folder of information on Theatre Times, a live-theater advertising space, from 1993. Date range is 1937-1993.

Box 101

Advertising Department - Advertising Rate Cards

Box 101, Folder 7

Theatre Times 1993

Scope and Contents

2 items: LAT pull-out section, announcing the Theatre Times Directory, 6/29/1993; 3-pp. press release on "Theatre Times," 6/1993.

Box 102

Advertising Department - Miscellaneous

Box 102, Folder 1

Rate issues 1962 - 1964

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and reports dealing with advertising rate issues.

Box 102, Folder 2

Automotive linage 1963

Scope and Contents

Internal correspondence, correspondence with other newspapers, and reports regarding growth in automotive advertising.

Box 102, Folder 3

One-rate plans 1964

Scope and Contents

Internal correspondence, a press release from other newspapers, and reports regarding the move to one advertising rate from two (general and retail).

Box 102, Folder 4

Cresmer, Woodward, O'Mara & Ormsbee, Inc. 1964

Scope and Contents

Correspondence with and about Cresmer, Woodward, Mara & Ormsbee, Inc., a national newspaper representative

Box 102, Folder 5

Miscellaneous 1950 - 1960

Scope and Contents

Unprocessed and unorganized internal and external correspondence, reports, and other items from the Advertising Department.

Box 102, Folder 6

Miscellaneous 1951 - 1959

Scope and Contents

Unprocessed and unorganized internal and external correspondence, reports, and other items from the Advertising Department.

Box 102, Folder 7

Miscellaneous 1952 - 1956

Scope and Contents

Unprocessed and unorganized internal and external correspondence, reports, and other items from the Advertising Department.

Box 102, Folder 8

Miscellaneous 1955 - 1964

Scope and Contents

Unprocessed and unorganized internal and external correspondence, reports, and other items from the Advertising Department.

Box 102, Folder 9

Miscellaneous 1960 - 1963

Scope and Contents

Unprocessed and unorganized internal and external correspondence, reports, and other items from the Advertising Department.

Daily Advertising Comparisons 1936-1940

Scope and Contents

Bound volumes listing daily advertising sales in reverse chronological order for the Times, Examiner, Herald, Daily/Illustrated News, and Evening News during the years 1937-1940. Date range 1936-1940.

Volume 4

Daily Advertising Comparison 1936 (bound volume)

Volume 5

Daily Advertising Comparison 1937 (bound volume)

Volume 6

Daily Advertising Comparison 1938 (bound volume)

Volume 7

Daily Advertising Comparison 1939 (bound volume)

Volume 8

Daily Advertising Comparison 1940 (bound volume)

Periodicals 1960-1994

Scope and Contents

Bound volumes of Ad Notes and Display Advertising Digest, the weekly Classified Advertising and Display Advertising Department periodicals, highlighting department news, financial figures, and other departmental information. Date range is 1960-1994.

Box 103

Advertising Department - Periodicals

Box 103, Folder 1

Classified Times 1960

Scope and Contents

3 items: three complete issues of Classified Times - April, May and July 1960.

Box 103, Folder 2

Classified Times 1962

Scope and Contents

10 items: ten complete issues of Classified Times - February, March, April, May, June, July, August, Sept. - Oct., November and December, 1962.

Box 103, Folder 3

Classified Times 1963

Scope and Contents

9 items: nine complete issues of Classified Times - January, February, March - April, May, June - July, August, Sept. - Oct., November and December, 1963.

Box 103, Folder 4

Classified Times 1964

Scope and Contents

8 items: eight complete issues of Classified Times - January, Feb. - March, April - May, June, July - August, Sept. - Oct., Oct. (sic) and November, 1963.

Box 103, Folder 5

Classified Times 1965

Scope and Contents

8 items: eight complete issues of Classified Times - February. May, June, July, August, Sept. - Oct., November and December, 1965.

Box 103, Folder 6

Classified Times 1966

Scope and Contents

8 items: eight complete issues of Classified Times - Jan. - Feb., March, May, June, August, September, November and December, 1966.

Box 103, Folder 7

Classified Times 1967

Scope and Contents

2 items: two complete issues of Classified Times - February and April, 1967.

Box 103, Folder 8

Classified Times 1968

Scope and Contents

12 items: twelve complete issues of Classified Times, one for each calendar month of 1968.

Box 103, Folder 9

Classified Times 1969

Scope and Contents

12 items: twelve complete issues of Classified Times, one for each calendar month of 1969.

Box 103, Folder 10

Classified Times 1970

Scope and Contents

11 items: eleven complete issues of Classified Times for 1970. July - August is a combined issue.

Box 103, Folder 11

Classified Times 1971

Scope and Contents

12 items: twelve complete issues of Classified Times for 1971, January through December.

Box 103, Folder 12

Classified Times 1972

Scope and Contents

12 items: twelve complete issues of Classified Times for 1972, January through December.

Box 103, Folder 13

Classified Times 1973

Scope and Contents

13 items: thirteen complete issues of Classified Times, one for each calendar month of 1973, plus a "Special ANCAM Conference Edition," June 24 - 28, 1973.

Box 103, Folder 14

Classified Times 1974

Scope and Contents

10 items: ten complete issues of Classified Times - January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October and December, 1974.

Box 103, Folder 15

Classified Times 1975

Scope and Contents

10 items: ten complete issues of Classified Times for 1975 - January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December.

Box 103, Folder 16

Classified Times 1976

Scope and Contents

8 items: eight complete issues of Classified Times - January, March, April, June, July, September, Oct. - Nov. and December, 1976.

Box 103, Folder 17

Classified Times 1977

Scope and Contents

7 items: seven complete issues of Classified Times - February, March, May, June, August, October and December, 1977.

Box 103, Folder 18

Classified Times 1978

Scope and Contents

8 items: eight complete issues of Classified Times - February, March, May, June, August, October and December, 1977.

Box 103, Folder 19

Classified Times 1979

Scope and Contents

7 items: seven complete issues of Classified Times - February, March, May, June, September, October and December, 1979.

Box 103, Folder 20

Classified Times 1980

Scope and Contents

8 items: eight complete issues of Classified Times - February, March, April, June, August, September, October and December, 1980

Box 103, Folder 21

Classified Times 1981

Scope and Contents

7 items: seven complete issues of Classified Times - February, March, April, June, August, October and December, 1981.

Box 103, Folder 22

Classified Times 1982

Scope and Contents

6 items: six complete issues of Classified Times - February, April, June, August, September and December, 1982.

Box 103, Folder 23

Classified Times 1983

Scope and Contents

6 items: six complete issues of Classified Times - February, March, June, August, October and December, 1983.

Box 103, Folder 24

Classified Times 1984

Scope and Contents

4 items: four complete issues of Classified Times - April, June, October and December, 1984.

Box 103, Folder 25

Classified Times 1985

Scope and Contents

4 items: four complete issues of Classified Times - March - April, June - July, September and December, 1985.

Box 103, Folder 26

Classified Times 1986

Scope and Contents

4 items: four complete issues of Classified Times - March, July, October and December, 1986.

Box 103, Folder 27

Classified Times 1987

Scope and Contents

4 items: four complete issues of Classified Times - April, June, September and December, 1987.

Box 103, Folder 28

Classified Times 1988

Scope and Contents

3 items: three complete issues of Classified Times - June, September and December, 1988.

Box 103, Folder 29

Classified Times 1989

Scope and Contents

4 items: four complete issues of Classified Times - March, June, October and December, 1989.

Box 103, Folder 30

Classified Times 1990

Scope and Contents

1 item: complete issue of Classified Times for April 1990. Pencil note at bottom - Final Issue.

Volume 9

Ad Notes 1972 (bound volume)

Volume 10

Ad Notes 1973 (bound volume)

Volume 11

Ad Notes 1974 (bound volume)

Volume 12

Ad Notes 1975 (bound volume)

Volume 13

Ad Notes 1976 (bound volume)

Volume 14

Ad Notes 1977 (bound volume)

Volume 15

Ad Notes 1978 (bound volume)

Volume 16

Ad Notes 1979 (bound volume)

Volume 17

Ad Notes 1980 (bound volume)

Volume 18

Ad Notes 1981 (bound volume)

Volume 19

Ad Notes 1982 (bound volume)

Volume 20

Ad Notes 1983 (bound volume)

Volume 21

Ad Notes 1984 (bound volume)

Box 104

Advertising Department - Periodicals

Box 104, Folder 1

Ad Notes 1961

Scope and Contents

2 items: two issues of Ad Notes for 1961 - 10/24/1961 and 12/28/1961.

Box 104, Folder 2

Ad Notes 1965 - 1966

Scope and Contents

Ad Notes "Holiday Greetings" memo from Otis Chandler and Robert D. Nelson, 12/1965. Issue of Ad Notes for 9/21/1966.

Box 104, Folder 3

Ad Notes - January - March 1985

Scope and Contents

Weekly issues of Ad Notes from the period 1/1985 to 3/12/1985.

Box 104, Folder 4

Ad Notes - March - June 1985

Scope and Contents

Weekly issues of Ad Notes from the period 3/28/1985 - 6/1985.

Box 104, Folder 5

Ad Notes 1986

Scope and Contents

1 item: issue of Ad Notes for 1/30/1986.

Box 104, Folder 6

Ad Notes - January - May 1987

Scope and Contents

Weekly issues of Ad Notes from the period January - May 8, 1987.

Box 104, Folder 7

Ad Notes - May - August 1987

Scope and Contents

Weekly issues of Ad Notes from the period May 15 - August 21, 1987.

Box 104, Folder 8

Ad Notes - August - December 1987

Scope and Contents

Weekly issues of Ad Notes from the period August 28 - December 1987.

Box 104, Folder 9

Ad Notes - February - May 1989

Scope and Contents

Weekly issues of Ad Notes from February - May 1989.

Box 105

Advertising Department - Periodicals

Box 105, Folder 1

Ad Notes - June - September 1989

Scope and Contents

Weekly issues of Ad Notes from June - September 1989.

Box 105, Folder 2

Ad Notes - October - December 1989

Scope and Contents

Weekly issues of Ad Notes from the period October - December 1989.

Box 105, Folder 3

Ad Notes - January - March 1990

Scope and Contents

Weekly issues of Ad Notes from the period January - March 1990.

Box 105, Folder 4

Ad Notes - April - June 1990

Scope and Contents

Weekly issues of Ad Notes from the period April - June 1990.

Box 105, Folder 5

Ad Notes - July - September 1990

Scope and Contents

Weekly issues of Ad Notes from the period July - September 1990.

Box 105, Folder 6

Ad Notes - October - December 1990

Scope and Contents

Weekly issues of Ad Notes from the period October - December 1990.

Box 106

Advertising Department - Periodicals

Box 106, Folder 1

Ad Notes - January - March 1991

Scope and Contents

Weekly issues of Ad Notes from the period January - March 1991

Box 106, Folder 2

Ad Notes - April - June 1991

Scope and Contents

Weekly issues of Ad Notes from the period April - June 1991.

Box 106, Folder 3

Ad Notes - July - September 1991

Scope and Contents

Weekly issues of Ad Notes from the period July - September 1991.

Box 106, Folder 4

Ad Notes - October - December 1991

Scope and Contents

Weekly issues of Ad Notes from the period October - December 1991.

Box 106, Folder 5

Ad Notes - January - April 1992

Scope and Contents

Weekly issues of Ad Notes from the period January - April 1992.

Box 107

Advertising Department - Periodicals

Box 107, Folder 1

Ad Notes - May - July 1992

Scope and Contents

Weekly issues of Ad Notes for the period May - July 1992.

Box 107, Folder 2

Ad Notes - August - December 1992

Scope and Contents

Weekly issues of Ad Notes for the period August - December 1992.

Box 107, Folder 3

Ad Notes - January - March 1993

Scope and Contents

Weekly issues of Ad Notes for the period January - March 1993.

Box 107, Folder 4

Ad Notes - April - June 1993

Scope and Contents

Weekly issues of Ad Notes for the period April - June 1993.

Box 107, Folder 5

Ad Notes - July - September 1993

Scope and Contents

Weekly issues of Ad Notes for the period July - September 1993.

Box 108

Advertising Department - Periodicals

Box 108, Folder 1

Ad Notes - October - December 1993

Scope and Contents

Weekly issues of Ad Notes for the period October - December 1993.

Box 108, Folder 2

Ad Notes - January - April 1994

Scope and Contents

Weekly issues of Ad Notes for the period January to April 1994.

Box 108, Folder 3

Display Advertising Digest 1969 - 1971

Scope and Contents

1 item: spiral bound (black cover) issues of Display Advertising Digest for period 1969 - 1971. This publication featured Display Advertising Department news, charts and related information.

Box 108, Folder 4

Display Advertising Digest 1972

Scope and Contents

1 item: spiral bound (black cover) issues of Display Advertising Digest for 1972. This publication featured Display Advertising Department news, charts and related information.

Box 109

Advertising Department - Periodicals

Box 109, Folder 1

Display Advertising Digest 1973

Scope and Contents

1 item: spiral bound (black cover) issues of Display Advertising Digest for 1973. This publication featured Display Advertising Department news, charts and related information.

Box 109, Folder 2

Display Advertising Digest 1974

Scope and Contents

1 item: spiral bound (black cover) issues of Display Advertising Digest for 1974. This publication featured Display Advertising Department news, charts and related information.

Box 109, Folder 3

Display Advertising Digest 1975

Scope and Contents

1 item: spiral bound (black cover) issues of Display Advertising Digest for 1975. This publication featured Display Advertising Department news, charts and related information.

Box 109, Folder 4

Display Advertising Digest 1976

Scope and Contents

1 item: spiral bound (black cover) issues of Display Advertising Digest for 1976. This publication featured Display Advertising Department news, charts and related information.

Box 110

Advertising Department - Periodicals

Box 110, Folder 1

Display Advertising Digest 1977

Scope and Contents

1 item: spiral bound (black cover) issues of Display Advertising Digest for 1977. This publication featured Display Advertising Department news, charts and related information.

Box 110, Folder 2

Display Advertising Digest 1978

Scope and Contents

1 item: spiral bound (black cover) issues of Display Advertising Digest for 1978. This publication featured Display Advertising Department news, charts and related information.

Box 110, Folder 3

Display Advertising Digest (1 of 2) 1979

Scope and Contents

1 item: spiral bound (black cover) issues of Display Advertising Digest for 1979. This publication featured Display Advertising Department news, charts and related information. Some 1979 issues are spiral bound and others, including a "Special Issue" for 4/1979, are loose in the folder. Split into two folders.

Box 110, Folder 4

Display Advertising Digest (2 of 2) 1979

Scope and Contents

1 item: spiral bound (black cover) issues of Display Advertising Digest for 1979. This publication featured Display Advertising Department news, charts and related information. Some 1979 issues are spiral bound and others, including a "Special Issue" for 4/1979, are loose in the folder. Split into two folders.

Box 110, Folder 5

Display Advertising Digest 1980

Scope and Contents

1 item: spiral bound (black cover) issues of Display Advertising Digest for 1980. This publication featured Display Advertising Department news, charts and related information. Some 1980 issues are spiral bound and others, including a "Special Issue" for 4/1980, are loose in the folder.

Box 111

Advertising Department - Periodicals

Box 111, Folder 1

Display Advertising Digest 1981

Scope and Contents

1 item: spiral bound (black cover) issues of Display Advertising Digest for 1981. This publication featured Display Advertising Department news, charts and related information.

Box 111, Folder 2

Display Advertising Digest 1982

Scope and Contents

1 item: spiral bound (black cover) issues of Display Advertising Digest for 1982. This publication featured Display Advertising Department news, charts and related information. Some duplicate issues inserted.

Box 111, Folder 3

Display Advertising Digest 1983 - 1984

Scope and Contents

1 item: spiral bound (black cover) issues of Display Advertising Digest for 1983 - 1984. This publication featured Display Advertising Department news, charts and related information. Some duplicate issues inserted.

Box 111, Folder 4

Display Advertising Digest 1986

Scope and Contents

4 items: issues of Display Advertising Digest for 1986 - August, September, October and November/December. This publication featured Display Advertising Department news, charts and related information.

Box 111, Folder 5

Display Advertising Digest 1987

Scope and Contents

2 items: issues of Display Advertising Digest for 1987 - January and April. This publication featured Display Advertising Department news, charts and related information.

Box 111, Folder 6

Display Advertising Digest 1988

Scope and Contents

7 items: issues of Display Advertising Digest for 1988 - May, June, August, September, October, November, December. This publication featured Display Advertising Department news, charts and related information.

Box 111, Folder 7

Display Advertising Digest 1989

Scope and Contents

10 items: issues of Display Advertising Digest for 1989 - January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, November, December. This publication featured Display Advertising Department news, charts and related information.

Box 111, Folder 8

Display Advertising Digest 1990

Scope and Contents

2 items: issues of Display Advertising Digest for 1989 - January/February and March/April. This publication featured Display Advertising Department news, charts and related information.

Oversize 1959-1986

Scope and Contents

Large format items, including bound classified ads from the 1980s and a ledger book. Date range is 1959-1986.

Volume 1

Bound Classified Ads 1983 (bound volume)

Volume 2

Bound Classified Ads 1986 (bound volume)

Volume 3

Ledger book 1959 (bound volume)

Business Departments 1888-1997

Physical Description: 1 unit(31 boxes, 16 bound items)

Scope and Contents

This series contains the papers documenting administrative functions, including papers of Business/General Managers, corporate planning documents, directories, budgets, and reports. Date range is 1888-1997.

Baum, Jacob Files 1927-1932

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of correspondence and memoranda from Jacob Baum, Business Manager of the Los Angeles Times between 1920 and 1940. The correspondence mentions such topics as The Times's land holdings, the newspaper's advertising policies, presses for the fourth Los Angeles Times building, and condemnation of the third Los Angeles Times building. Some of the correspondence was sent directly to Harry Chandler and then forwarded to Baum for handling often with Chandler's comments and recommendations. The material is arranged alphabetically by either correspondent or subject. Date range is 1927-1932.

Box 112

Business Department - Baum, Jacob

Box 112, Folder 1

American Newspaper Publisher's Association 1929

Scope and Contents

Los Angeles Times services to advertisers

Box 112, Folder 2

Armstrong, Robert B. 1929

Scope and Contents

South American trade

Box 112, Folder 3

Atwater Kent Foundation 1929

Scope and Contents

includes Harry Chandler correspondence; Third National Radio Audition

Box 112, Folder 4

Bank of Italy / Bank of America 1920, 1932

Scope and Contents

Bank of Italy stock; relationship with the Los Angles Times; includes Harry Chandler note and A.P. Giannini correspondence

Box 112, Folder 5

Baum, Mrs. Jacob 1929

Box 112, Folder 6

Beheymer, L.E. 1931

Scope and Contents

Harry Chandler portrait, includes R.W. Trueblood memoranda

Box 112, Folder 7

Bidwell, R.J., R.J. Bidwell Company 1930 - 1932

Scope and Contents

Los Angeles Times Pacific coast representation; California State Savings and Loan Association

Box 112, Folder 8

Block, Paul, The Washington Post 1930

Scope and Contents

includes Harry Chandler correspondence

Box 112, Folder 9

Castleman, Casey 1930

Scope and Contents

Mortgage Guarantee Company; includes Harry Chandler correspondence, memoranda

Box 112, Folder 10

Clark, H.H., Colorado River Land Company 1929

Box 112, Folder 11

Clover, Sam, Los Angeles Saturday Night 1930

Scope and Contents

includes Harry Chandler correspondence, memoranda

Box 112, Folder 12

Cosgrove, T.B., Hunsaker, Britt and Cosgrove 1932

Box 112, Folder 13

De Mille, W.C., Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 1931

Scope and Contents

Academy Awards

Box 112, Folder 14

Dry Goods Merchants Association 1929

Scope and Contents

subscription inducements; E.C. Mitchell, A.L. Parker correspondence and memoranda

Box 112, Folder 15

Friendly, Edwin S., The Sun 1929

Scope and Contents

Los Angeles Times airplane delivery

Box 112, Folder 16

Gifts Received 1929 - 1932

Scope and Contents

Certified Dry Mat Corporation; Agua Caliente Jockey Club; California Fruit Growers Exchange; Belasco Theater; Cinderella Roof; Club Lido, Santa Monica; California Highway Patrol

Box 112, Folder 17

Goodan, Roger, Goodan Jenkins Furniture Company 1929

Box 112, Folder 18

Hofmann, J.W., The Oregonian 1930

Scope and Contents

recommendations for public office

Box 112, Folder 19

Imperial Valley Farm Lands Association 1929

Scope and Contents

T.M. Montgomery correspondence

Box 112, Folder 20

Jewish Welfare Association 1929

Scope and Contents

Harry Chandler memorandum

Box 112, Folder 21

Kauffmann, Gordon 1932

Scope and Contents

San Pedro Federal Building, includes Harry Chandler, Norman Chandler correspondence, memoranda

Box 112, Folder 22

Keller, D.G., Los Angeles Evening Herald 1929 - 1930

Scope and Contents

rental of 188 South Broadway Building; payment of legislative service fees; includes Harry Chandler memoranda

Box 112, Folder 23

KHJ, Don Lee, Inc. 1929 - 1931

Scope and Contents

Los Angeles per capita wealth; Albert Einstein - Robert Milliken broadcast

Box 112, Folder 24

Los Angeles Times Advertising 1924, 1929 - 1932

Scope and Contents

Automobile advertising; advertising staff; statistics regarding advertising department; real estate advertising; Los Angeles Examiner; 100,000 Group of American Cities; includes correspondence of Harry Chandler, F.G, Bonfils, W. Pfaffenberger, W.O. Boyd

Box 112, Folder 25

Los Angeles Times Building Condemnation (Third Building) 1929 - 1932, 1935

Scope and Contents

includes Harry Chandler, Monotype Company of California, the M.C. Moore Organization, memoranda, correspondence, California Supreme Court decision

Box 112, Folder 26

Los Angeles Times Circulation Policy 1929

Box 112, Folder 27

Los Angeles Times Collection Department 1929

Scope and Contents

K.V. Redpath correspondence

Box 112, Folder 28

Los Angeles Times Editorial Content 1929 - 1930

Scope and Contents

Prohibition; modern art; drama; labor; motion picture industry; Annual Midwinter Number; includes Harry Chandler, R.W. Trueblood, Edwin Schallert, Leo Altman, Sam Crabill correspondence

Box 112, Folder 29

Los Angeles Times Employees 1929 - 1930

Scope and Contents

letters of introduction; termination; includes Harry Chandler memoranda

Box 112, Folder 30

Los Angeles Times Office Bulletins 1928 - 1931

Scope and Contents

telephone operations

Box 112, Folder 31

Los Angeles Times Press Operations 1929, 1932

Scope and Contents

includes G.D. Graham, California Ink Company, C. Scull, M.E. Torell, Harry Chandler correspondence, memoranda

Box 112, Folder 32

Los Angeles Times Promotion 1929

Scope and Contents

California State Fish and Game Association, Chino California; includes J.E. McIntyre memoranda

Box 112, Folder 33

Los Angeles Times Property 1929 - 1930

Scope and Contents

700 S. Hill Street; Roeder Block Spring Street; Fairfax District; 130 South Broadway; Los Angeles County Pioneer Society; includes Harry Chandler, H.E. Downing, J.B. Gillespie - Becker - Arbuckle - Wright Corp., J.E. Thomas - Barcuh & Price, G.F. Rogers - District Bond Co., J. Mesmer correspondence

Box 112, Folder 34

Los Angeles Times Trademark 1929

Scope and Contents

includes H.E. Downing, A. Crum memoranda

Box 112, Folder 35

Los Angeles Times Wire Services 1931

Scope and Contents

Dow Jones ticker service; Los Angeles Examiner; includes Harry Chandler memorandum.

Box 112, Folder 36

Lovell, Dr. Phillip M. 1929 - 1930

Scope and Contents

goat gland treatment; office in Chamber of Commerce building

Box 112, Folder 37

Mines, W.W., W.W. Mines and Company Realtors 1930

Scope and Contents

Los Angeles Times real estate policy; Mac Keigan

Box 112, Folder 38

National Editorial Association 1928 - 1929

Scope and Contents

H.C. Hotaling correspondence regarding membership dues

Box 112, Folder 39

Newmark, M.A. 1930

Scope and Contents

Editorial Library access

Box 112, Folder 40

Pacific Northwest Newspaper Association 1932

Scope and Contents

includes Harry Chandler memoranda

Box 112, Folder 41

Perdew, Mrs. Olin 1931

Scope and Contents

Leroy Mosher family

Box 112, Folder 42

Platt Music Company 1930

Scope and Contents

G.B. Epstein, B. Platt correspondence regarding 25th anniversary of Platt Music Company

Box 112, Folder 43

Shaw, Frank 1931

Scope and Contents

R. Reynolds letters of introduction

Box 112, Folder 44

Southern California Manufacturers Exhibit Association 1927 - 1928

Scope and Contents

G. Goetz correspondence and inventory

Box 112, Folder 45

Sproul, A.E. Editor and Publisher 1930

Scope and Contents

includes Harry Chandler correspondence regarding Harry Chandler biographical material

Box 112, Folder 46

Tejon Ranchos 1930 - 1932

Scope and Contents

Tejon Ranch dove hunting; Tejon Ranch survey by California Division of Fish and Game

Box 112, Folder 47

Tennyson, W.B. Pacific Manifolding Book Company 1930

Scope and Contents

Los Angeles Times Shriners, Los Angeles Steamship Company merger with Matson Navigation Company

Box 112, Folder 48

United Palestine Appeal 1930 - 1932

Box 112, Folder 49

Vose, R.C. 1930

Scope and Contents

Harrison Gray Otis portrait

Box 112, Folder 50

Wadsworth, C.F. 1929

Box 112, Folder 51

Willys - Overland Pacific Company 1931

Scope and Contents

Los Angeles Times Editorial Content; Los Angeles Times Automobile content; includes Harry Chandler, R.W. Trueblood memoranda

Box 112, Folder 52

Wood Newspaper Machinery Corporation 1930

Scope and Contents

Presses for the Los Angeles Times Fourth Building, includes Harry Chandler memoranda, correspondence, production analysis, proposal, blue prints, advertisements

Box 112, Folder 53

Zellerbeck Paper Company 1931

Scope and Contents

J.Y. Baruh correspondence

Nelson, Robert D. Files 1975

Scope and Contents

Robert D. Nelson was the Los Angeles Times General Manager in 1975. Items all dated 1975.

Box 113

Business Department - Nelson, Robert D. & Board Of Directors

Box 113, Folder 1

Outgoing correspondence - January 1975

Scope and Contents

Outgoing memos and letters of LA Times General Manager Robert D. Nelson, chronological, January 1975.

Box 113, Folder 2

Outgoing correspondence - February - June 1975

Scope and Contents

Outgoing memos and letters of LA Times General Manager Robert D. Nelson, chronological, February - June 1975.

Box 113, Folder 3

Outgoing correspondence - July - December 1975

Scope and Contents

125+ items: outgoing memos and letters of LA Times General Manager Robert D. Nelson, chronological, July - December 1975.

Board of Directors 1997

Scope and Contents

Annual meeting minutes and reports related to the Times Mirror Board of Directors. All items dated 1997.

Box 113

Business Department - Nelson, Robert D. & Board Of Directors

Box 113, Folder 4

Meeting Minutes 1997

Scope and Contents

Folder contains minutes of Times Mirror Board of Directors meetings, 1/1997 through 8/1997, the minutes of the 1997 annual Times Mirror Shareholders Meeting, and related information.

Box 113, Folder 5

Report to the Board of Directors 1997

Scope and Contents

1 item: bound booklet, "Report to the Board of Directors [Times Mirror]," 10/9/1997.

Planning Reports 1978-1989

Scope and Contents

Los Angeles Times Five-Year Plans, including drafts and forecasts, and the Times Mirror Corporate Planning Review, which documents five-year plans for subsidiary companies. Plans span the dates 1978-1989.

Volume 22

Five-year Plan 1978 - 1983 (binder)

Volume 23

Five-year Plan 1979 - 1983 (binder)

Volume 24

Five-year Plan 1980 - 1984 (binder)

Volume 25

Five-year Plan 1981 - 1985 (binder)

Volume 26

Five-year Plan 1982 - 1986 (binder)

Box 114

Business Department - Planning Reports

Box 114, Folder 1

Five-Year Plan - 1981 - 1985 - Draft 1981

Scope and Contents

Draft of 1981 - 1985 Five-Year Plan sections "The Market" and "Newspapers / Television."

Box 114, Folder 2

Five-Year Forecast - 1981 - 1985 1981

Scope and Contents

25 page "Los Angeles Times (Company) Five-year Forecast - 1981 - 1985."

Box 114, Folder 3

Five-Year Plan - 1983 - 1987 1983

Scope and Contents

1 item: approx. 80-pp., "Los Angeles Times Five-year plan, 1983 - 1987."

Box 114, Folder 4

Five-Year Plan, 1983 - 1987 1983 - 1984

Scope and Contents

Approx. 100-pp. of material subsumed under Five Year Plan, 1983 - 1987, with tabbed sections named "Introduction," "Summary," "Objectives," "Market Outlook," "The Plan," "Forecasted Results," "Corporate Financial Schedules," and "Appendices." Accompanying memo is dated 3/21/1984.

Box 114, Folder 5

Five-Year Plan - 1984 - 1988 1984

Scope and Contents

1 item: approx. 80-pp., "Los Angeles Times Five-year plan, 1984 - 1988."

Box 114, Folder 6

Five-Year Plan - 1985 - 1989 1985

Scope and Contents

1 item: approx. 60-pp., "Los Angeles Times Five-year plan, 1985 - 1989."

Box 115

Business Department - Planning Reports

Box 115, Folder 1

Five-Year Plan - 1986 - 1990 1986

Scope and Contents

1 item: approx. 75-pp., "Los Angeles Times Five-year plan, 1986 - 1990."

Box 115, Folder 2

Times Mirror Corporate Planning Review - 1986 - 1990 (1 of 4) 1986

Scope and Contents

Financial and planning information about the Times Mirror Corporation's companies for 1986 - 1990. Split into four folders.

Box 115, Folder 3

Times Mirror Corporate Planning Review - 1986 - 1990 (2 of 4) 1986

Scope and Contents

Financial and planning information about the Times Mirror Corporation's companies for 1986 - 1990. Split into four folders.

Box 115, Folder 4

Times Mirror Corporate Planning Review - 1986 - 1990 (3 of 4) 1986

Scope and Contents

Financial and planning information about the Times Mirror Corporation's companies for 1986 - 1990. Split into four folders.

Box 115, Folder 5

Times Mirror Corporate Planning Review - 1986 - 1990 (4 of 4) 1986

Scope and Contents

Financial and planning information about the Times Mirror Corporation's companies for 1986 - 1990. Split into four folders.

Box 116

Business Department - Planning Reports

Box 116, Folder 1

Five-year plan - 1987 - 1991 1987

Scope and Contents

1 item: approx. 75-pp., "Los Angeles Times Five-year plan, 1987 - 1991."

Box 116, Folder 2

Five-year plan - 1988 - 1992 1988

Scope and Contents

1 item: approx. 75-pp., "Los Angeles Times Five-year plan, 1988 - 1992."

Box 116, Folder 3

Five-year plan - 1989 - 1993 1989

Scope and Contents

1 item: approx.70-pp., "Los Angeles Times Five-year plan, 1989 - 1993."

Annual Budgets 1981-1993

Scope and Contents

Budgets for Times Mirror Co. in large three-ring binders. Budgets for the years 1981-1988, 1991, and 1993.

Volume 27

Los Angeles Times Annual Budget (binder) 1981

Volume 28

Los Angeles Times Annual Budget (binder) 1982

Volume 29

Los Angeles Times Annual Budget (binder) 1983

Volume 30

Los Angeles Times Annual Budget (binder) 1984

Volume 31

Los Angeles Times Annual Budget (binder) 1985

Volume 32

Los Angeles Times Annual Budget (binder) 1986

Volume 33

Los Angeles Times Annual Budget (binder) 1987

Volume 34

Los Angeles Times Annual Budget (binder) 1988

Volume 35

Los Angeles Times Annual Budget (binder) 1988-1989

Volume 36

Los Angeles Times Annual Budget (binder) 1991

Volume 37

Los Angeles Times Annual Budget (binder) 1993

Annual Reports 1887-1994

Scope and Contents

Annual Reports for the Times Mirror Company. Reports for the years 1887-1994, with gaps during the 1900s and 1920s.

Box 117

Business Department - Annual Reports

Box 117, Folder 1

Times Mirror Co. - 1887 - 1888. 1888

Scope and Contents

1 item: 290-pp. (loose stack), President's Second Annual Report -- 1887- 1888.

Box 117, Folder 2

"Rise, Progress and Career of the Los Angeles Times" 1908

Scope and Contents

Bound publication (including historical sketch in 117/3) culled from Times Mirror Company Annual Reports.

Box 117, Folder 3

"Los Angeles and The Times - A Brief Historical Sketch of Both" 1908

Scope and Contents

1 item: 15-pp. (i - xv), a segment of the annual report was titled - "1781-1908, Los Angeles and The Times - a brief historical sketch of both." Item is enclosed in a plastic sleeve.

Box 117, Folder 4

Times Mirror Co. - 1909 - 1910 1910 - 1911

Scope and Contents

3 items: 1909-1910 Annual Report, tattered and possibly out of sequence - approx. 50 pp. ; 16-pp. segment, The Times - Mirror Company - Annual and Special Reports, 1911 (Confidential) ; 30-pp. segment, Special Report - Our Sad Misfortune. "The Dynamiting and destruction of the Times Building," plus [Addenda--Jan. 1911] "Destruction of 'The Times' Building, sacrificing 20 Lives. The Crowning Infamy of the Age, done October 1, 1910.

Box 117, Folder 5

Times Mirror Co. - 1911, 1914 - 1915 1911 - 1915

Scope and Contents

Annual financial reports for Times Mirror, 1911, 1914 - 1915. Reports for 1912 and 1913 were not included.

Box 117, Folder 6

Times Mirror Co. - 1916 - 1917 1916 - 1917

Scope and Contents

Annual reports for 1916 and 1917.

Box 117, Folder 7

Times Mirror Co. - 1918 - 1921 1918 - 1921

Scope and Contents

Times Mirror Company annual reports, 1918 - 1921.

Box 118

Business Department - Annual Reports

Box 118, Folder 1

Times Mirror Co. - 1938 - 1951. 1938 - 1951

Scope and Contents

23 items: annual reports entitled "Fifty-second Annual Report of The Times Mirror Company - Year ended December 31, 1938," through "Sixty-fifth Annual Report of The Times Mirror Company - Year ended December 31, 1951," including one to three copies for each year. (Most of these reports are very concise brochures - financial figures cover two pages.) 1944 also includes a report containing data for stockholders, 1949 also includes 2 longer typewritten reports by Norman Chandler, and one of the 1951 copies had notes penciled in.

Box 118, Folder 2

Times Mirror Co. - 1952. 1952

Scope and Contents

3 items: three original, 14-pp., staple-bound,copies of "66th Annual Report of The Times Mirror Company - Year ended December 31, 1952."

Box 118, Folder 3

Times Mirror Co. - 1953. 1953

Scope and Contents

3 items: three original, 14-pp., staple-bound,copies of "67th Annual Report of The Times Mirror Company - Year ended December 31, 1953."

Box 118, Folder 4

Times Mirror Co. - 1954. 1954

Scope and Contents

3 items: three original, 16-pp., staple-bound,copies of "68th Annual Report of The Times Mirror Company - Year ended December 31, 1954."

Box 118, Folder 5

Times Mirror Co. - 1955. 1955

Scope and Contents

3 items: three original, 20-pp., staple-bound,copies of "69th Annual Report of The Times Mirror Company - Year ended December 31, 1955."

Box 118, Folder 6

Times Mirror Co. - 1956. 1956

Scope and Contents

3 items: three original, 20-pp., staple-bound,copies of "70th Annual Report of The Times Mirror Company - Year ended December 31, 1956."

Box 118, Folder 7

Times Mirror Co. - 1957. 1957

Scope and Contents

3 items: three original, 20-pp., staple-bound,copies of "71th Annual Report of The Times Mirror Company - Year ended December 31, 1957."

Box 118, Folder 8

Times Mirror Co. - 1958. 1958

Scope and Contents

3 items: three original, 20-pp., staple-bound,copies of "72th Annual Report of The Times Mirror Company - Year ended December 31, 1958."

Box 118, Folder 9

Times Mirror Co. - 1959. 1959

Scope and Contents

3 items: three original, 19-pp., staple-bound,copies of "73th Annual Report of The Times Mirror Company - Year ended December 31, 1959."

Box 118, Folder 10

Times Mirror Co. - 1960. 1960

Scope and Contents

3 items: three original, 21-pp., staple-bound,copies of 74th Annual Report of The Times Mirror Company - Year ended December 31, 1960.

Box 118, Folder 11

Times Mirror Co. - 1961. 1961

Scope and Contents

3 items: three original 26-pp., staple-bound,copies of 75th Annual Report of The Times Mirror Company - Year ended December 31, 1961, one with envelope.

Box 118, Folder 12

Times Mirror Co. - 1962. 1962

Scope and Contents

3 items: three original 32-pp., staple-bound,copies of Annual Report of The Times Mirror Company - Year ended December 31, 1962.

Box 118, Folder 13

Times Mirror Co. - 1963. 1963

Scope and Contents

3 items: three original 32-pp., staple-bound,copies of Annual Report of The Times Mirror Company - Year ended December 31, 1963

Box 118, Folder 14

Times Mirror Co. - 1964. 1964

Scope and Contents

3 items: three original 36-pp., staple-bound,copies of Annual Report of The Times Mirror Company - Year ended December 31, 1964.

Box 118, Folder 15

Times Mirror Co. - 1965. 1965

Scope and Contents

3 items: three original 36-pp., staple-bound,copies of Annual Report of The Times Mirror Company - Year ended December 31, 1965.

Box 119

Business Department - Annual Reports

Box 119, Folder 1

Times Mirror Co. - 1966. 1966

Scope and Contents

3 items: three original 44-pp., staple-bound,copies of Annual Report of The Times Mirror Company - Year ended December 31, 1966.

Box 119, Folder 2

Times Mirror Co. - 1967. 1967

Scope and Contents

4 items: three original 36-pp., staple-bound,copies of Annual Report of The Times Mirror Company - Year ended December 31, 1967 ; single-sheet, "Agenda for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders" - Times Mirror.

Box 119, Folder 3

Times Mirror Co. - 1968. 1968

Scope and Contents

3 items: three original 36-pp., staple-bound,copies of Annual Report of The Times Mirror Company - Year ended December 31, 1968.

Box 119, Folder 4

Times Mirror Co. - 1969. 1969

Scope and Contents

3 items. Three original 36-pp., staple-bound,copies of Annual Report of The Times Mirror Company - Year ended December 31, 1969. This report is titled "Ten Years of Progress."

Box 119, Folder 5

Times Mirror Co. - 1970. 1970

Scope and Contents

3 items: three copies of original 32-pp., staple-bound,copies of Annual Report of The Times Mirror Company - Year ended December 31, 1970. This report is titled "A Year of Expansion in the World of Communication."

Box 119, Folder 6

Times Mirror Co. - 1971. 1971

Scope and Contents

3 items: three copies of original 36-pp., staple-bound,copies of Annual Report of The Times Mirror Company - Year ended December 31, 1971. This report is titled "The people of Times Mirror."

Box 119, Folder 7

Times Mirror Co. - 1972. 1972

Scope and Contents

3 items: three copies of original 36-pp., staple-bound,copies of Annual Report of The Times Mirror Company - Year ended December 31, 1972, report is titled "Markets of Times Mirror."

Box 119, Folder 8

Times Mirror Co. - 1973. 1973

Scope and Contents

3 items: three copies of original 28-pp., staple-bound,copies of Annual Report of The Times Mirror Company - Year ended December 31, 1973.

Box 119, Folder 9

Times Mirror Co. - 1974. 1974

Scope and Contents

3 items: three copies of original 24-pp., staple-bound,copies of Annual Report of The Times Mirror Company - Year ended December 31, 1974.

Box 119, Folder 10

Times Mirror Co. - 1975. 1975

Scope and Contents

3 items: three copies of original 28-pp., staple-bound,copies of Annual Report of The Times Mirror Company - Year ended December 31, 1975.

Box 120

Business Department - Annual Reports

Box 120, Folder 1

Times Mirror Co. - 1976. 1976

Scope and Contents

3 items: three copies of original 28-pp., staple-bound,copies of Annual Report of The Times Mirror Company - Year ended December 31, 1976.

Box 120, Folder 2

Times Mirror Co. - 1977. 1977

Scope and Contents

3 items: three copies of original 44-pp., staple-bound,copies of Annual Report of The Times Mirror Company - Year ended December 31, 1977.

Box 120, Folder 3

Times Mirror Co. - 1978. 1978

Scope and Contents

3 items: three copies of original 44-pp., staple-bound copies of Annual Report of The Times Mirror Company - Year ended December 31, 1978.

Box 120, Folder 4

Times Mirror Co. - 1979. 1979

Scope and Contents

3 items: three copies of original 48-pp., staple-bound,copies of Annual Report of The Times Mirror Company - Year ended December 31, 1979.

Box 120, Folder 5

Times Mirror Co. - 1980. 1980

Scope and Contents

3 items: three copies of original 56-pp., staple-bound,copies of Annual Report of The Times Mirror Company - Year ended December 31, 1980

Box 120, Folder 6

Times Mirror Co. - 1981. 1981

Scope and Contents

3 items: three copies of original 56-pp., staple-bound,copies of Annual Report of The Times Mirror Company - Year ended December 31, 1981.

Box 120, Folder 7

Times Mirror Co. - 1982. 1982

Scope and Contents

3 items: three copies of original 48-pp., staple-bound,copies of Annual Report of The Times Mirror Company - Year ended December 31, 1982.

Box 120, Folder 8

Times Mirror Co. - 1983. 1983

Scope and Contents

3 items: three copies of original 56-pp., staple-bound,copies of Annual Report of The Times Mirror Company - Year ended December 31, 1983.

Box 120, Folder 9

Times Mirror Co. - 1984. 1984

Scope and Contents

3 items: three copies of original 78-pp., staple-bound,copies of Annual Report of The Times Mirror Company - Year ended December 31, 1984.

Box 121

Business Department - Annual Reports

Box 121, Folder 1

Times Mirror Co. - 1985. 1985

Scope and Contents

3 items: three copies of original 78-pp., staple-bound,copies of Annual Report of The Times Mirror Company - Year ended December 31, 1985.

Box 121, Folder 2

Times Mirror Co. - 1986. 1986

Scope and Contents

3 items: three copies of original 66-pp., staple-bound Annual Report of The Times Mirror Company - Year ended December 31, 1986. This report is titled "Nineteen eighty-six was a year to remember for Times Mirror."

Box 121, Folder 3

Times Mirror Co. - 1987. 1987

Scope and Contents

3 items: three copies of original 70-pp., staple-bound Annual Report of The Times Mirror Company - Year ended December 31, 1987.

Box 121, Folder 4

Times Mirror Co. - 1988. 1988

Scope and Contents

3 items: three copies of original, 66-pp. Annual Report of The Times Mirror Company (two perfect binding, one spiral-bound) - Year ended December 31, 1988.

Box 121, Folder 5

Times Mirror Co. - 1989. 1989

Scope and Contents

3 items: three copies of original, 66-pp. Annual Report of The Times Mirror Company (one perfect binding, one spiral-bound) - Year ended December 31, 1989.

Box 121, Folder 6

Times Mirror Co. - 1990. 1990

Scope and Contents

1 item: one original 52-pp. Times Mirror Annual Report for year ending December 31, 1990.

Box 121, Folder 7

Times Mirror Co. - 1991. 1991

Scope and Contents

2 items: two originals of 38-pp. Times Mirror Annual Report for year ending December 31, 1991.

Box 121, Folder 8

Times Mirror Co. - 1992 1992

Scope and Contents

1 item: one original of 36-pp. Times Mirror Annual Report for year ending December 31, 1992. Report is titled "Building Future Value."

Box 121, Folder 9

Times Mirror Co. - 1993 1993

Scope and Contents

2 items: two originals of 44-pp. Times Mirror Annual Report for year ending December 31, 1993. Report is titled "Times Mirror: Information partner of choice, today and tomorrow..."

Box 121, Folder 10

Times Mirror Co. - 1994 1994

Scope and Contents

1 item: one original of 44-pp. Times Mirror Annual Report for year ending December 31, 1994. Report is titled "Times Mirror - the information partner of choice."

Historical Comparisons 1971-1988

Scope and Contents

Graphs and reports charting the growth/decline of aspects of Times Mirror Co. during a ten-year span for the decades 1971-1980 through 1979-1988. The Comparisons for 1975-1984 and 1977-1986 were excluded.

Box 122

Business Department - History Comparisons

Box 122, Folder 1

Ten Year History Comparison, 1971 - 1980. 1980

Scope and Contents

1 item: ten-year financial figures and other information, titled "Ten Year History Comparison, 1971 - 1980." Tabbed sections include "Index," "Highlights," "Charts," etc.

Box 122, Folder 2

Ten Year History Comparison, 1972 - 1981. 1981

Scope and Contents

1 item: ten-year financial figures and other information, titled "Ten Year History Comparison, 1972 - 1981." Tabbed sections include "Index," "Highlights," "Charts," etc.

Box 122, Folder 3

Ten Year History Comparison, 1973 - 1982. 1982

Scope and Contents

1 item: ten-year financial figures and other information, titled "Ten Year History Comparison, 1973 - 1982." Tabbed sections index the material. This item deals with LAT, LAT Syndicate, LAT / Wash. Post News Service data.

Box 122, Folder 4

Ten Year History Comparison, 1974 - 1983. 1983

Scope and Contents

1 item: ten-year financial figures and other information, titled "Ten Year History Comparison, 1974 - 1983." Tabbed sections include "Index," "Highlights," "Charts," etc. This item deals with LAT, LAT Syndicate, LAT / Wash. Post News Service data.

Box 122, Folder 5

Ten Year History Comparison, 1976 - 1985. 1985

Scope and Contents

1 item: ten-year financial figures and other information, titled "Ten Year History Comparison, 1976 - 1985." Tabbed sections index the material. This item deals with LAT, LAT Syndicate, LAT / Wash. Post News Service data.

Box 122, Folder 6

Ten Year History Comparison, 1978 - 1987. 1987

Scope and Contents

1 item: ten-year financial figures and other information, titled "Ten Year History Comparison, 1978 - 1987." Tabbed sections index the material. This item deals with LAT, LAT Syndicate, LAT / Wash. Post News Service data.

Box 122, Folder 7

Ten Year History Comparison, 1979 - 1988. 1988

Scope and Contents

1 item: ten-year financial figures and other information, titled "Ten Year History Comparison, 1979 - 1988." Tabbed sections index the material. This item deals with LAT, LAT Syndicate, LAT / Wash. Post News Service data.

Buildings 1930-1970

Scope and Contents

Three boxes of specifications, plans, and architectural reports for a variety of buildings, including press plants, a theater in Hollywood, and Eaton's restaurant in Arcadia. Bindings removed when possible. Date range is circa 1930-1970.

Box 123

Business Department - Buildings

Box 123, Folder 1

202 W. First - Plumbing specs. for Times Mirror newspaper plant, 8/8/1933. 1933

Scope and Contents

1 item: bound plumbing specifications for newspaper plant, 202 W. First St., Los Angeles.

Box 123, Folder 2

202 W. First - Automatic sprinkler system, specs., Times Mirror newspaper plant, 8/8/1933. 1933

Scope and Contents

1 item: bound specifications for automatic sprinkler system at newspaper plant, 202 W. First St., Los Angeles.

Box 123, Folder 3

202 W. First - Boilers, specs., Times Mirror newspaper plant, 8/8/1933. 1933

Scope and Contents

1 item: bound specifications for boilers at the Times Mirror newspaper plant, 202 W. First St., Los Angeles.

Box 123, Folder 4

202 W. First - E.L. Ellingwood, engineer, correspondence, 1934 - 1937. 1934 - 1937

Scope and Contents

30+ items: correspondence and reports related to work at 202 W. First St.

Box 123, Folder 5

202 W. First - "Specs. for... Newspaper Plant...Plumbing (Div. 50). circa 1935

Scope and Contents

1 item: 39-pp. of plumbing specifications for the Times-Mirror newspaper plant, 202 W. First.

Box 123, Folder 6

202 W. First - Fluor Corp. & Western Air & Refrigeration, job outlines, cooling tower. 1945 - 1946

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: correspondence (including letters with a number of subcontractors), drawing and outlines for installation of equipment, and related material.

Box 123, Folder 7

202 W. First - "...Structural Investigation... Cafeteria and... Recreation Room" (2 cps.). 1946

Scope and Contents

2 items: two 5-pp. reports and accompanying drawings. The report is titled "Structural Investigation of the Times-Mirror Company Building... to determine if a Cafeteria and a Recreation Room can be installed on the roof at the fifth floor level."

Box 123, Folder 8

202 W. First - Report on Converting Power Plant in the Los Angeles Times Building. 1946

Scope and Contents

2 items: two bound copies of "Report on Converting Power Plant ...," 51-pp. plus attached diagrams.

Box 123, Folder 9

202 W. First - Worthington Pump & Machinery Corp. proposal to Western Air & Refrigeration Inc. (water cooling systems). 1946

Scope and Contents

20+ pp. of material including proposal, specifications and charts related to water cooling systems for 202 W. First.

Box 123, Folder 10

202 W. First - Report on future fuel requirements (2 cps.). 1946

Scope and Contents

2 items: two copies of 13-pp. "Report on future fuel requirements for the Los Angeles Times Building, First & Spring Streets..."

Box 123, Folder 11

202 W. First - Times Building, air conditioning, history... outline. circa 1946

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: letters, formal work proposals, specifications and related material for air conditioning work to be done at the Times Building, 202 W. First.

Box 123, Folder 12

202 W. First - correspondence with equipment manufacturers on refrigeration machines, etc. 1946 - 1947

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: letters, technical drawings, cost "quotations," and related material from a contractor and various subcontractors. Notable items: 48-pp. booklet from Trumbull Electric on "Busways - the overhead that pays for itself in cost reduction" (1947).

Box 123, Folder 13

202 W. First - "...Alterations... to Domestic Hot Water System. 1947

Scope and Contents

1 item: 5-pp. - full title "Specifications for alterations and additions to domestic hot water system - existing building - for Times-Mirror Company, 202 W. First Street, Los Angeles 14, California."

Box 123, Folder 14

202 W. First - Specs., electrical work, power plant conversion of newspaper plant. 1947

Scope and Contents

1 item: 9-pp. - full title "Specifications for electrical work for power plant conversion of newspaper plant for Times-Mirror Company."

Box 123, Folder 15

202 W. First - Specs., Sheet metal work, power plant conversion of newspaper plant. 1947

Scope and Contents

1 item: bound, 5-pp. report, "Specifications for sheet metal work for power plant conversion of newspaper plant for Times-Mirror Company (Job No. 485)."

Box 123, Folder 16

202 W. First & 145 S. Spring - Times Building and Mirror Building, valve chart for steam and chilled water piping. circa 1948

Scope and Contents

1 item: bound, 44-pp. report, "Valve chart for steam and chilled water piping - Times Building and Mirror Building."

Box 124

Business Department - Buildings

Box 124, Folder 1

202 W. First - Newspaper plant - additions & alterations (1 of 3). 1946

Scope and Contents

1 item: (segment 1 of 3) consists of approx. 150-pp., labeled Sections 1 through 22 of "Specification for New Building, additions & alterations to newspaper plant [of] Los Angeles Times, Owner's copy, Rowland H. Crawford - Architect."

Box 124, Folder 2

202 W. First - Newspaper plant - additions & alterations (2 of 3). 1946

Scope and Contents

1 item: (segment 2 of 3) consists of approx. 150-pp., labeled Sections 23 through 40 of "Specification for New Building, additions & alterations to newspaper plant [of] Los Angeles Times, Owner's copy, Rowland H. Crawford - Architect."

Box 124, Folder 3

202 W. First - Newspaper plant - additions & alterations (3 of 3). 1946

Scope and Contents

1 item: (segment 3 of 3) consists of approx. 150-pp., labeled Sections 41 through 43 of "Specification for New Building, additions & alterations to newspaper plant [of] Los Angeles Times, Owner's copy, Rowland H. Crawford - Architect."

Box 124, Folder 4

202 W. First - Alterations & additions to L.A. Times Building.. undated

Scope and Contents

1 item: approx. 120-pp. - "Alterations and additions to Los Angeles Times Building (Times-Mirror Co.)." Architect - Rowland H. Crawford.

Box 124, Folder 5

202 W. First - Specifications for... additions & alterations... n.e. corner of second floor of Times-Mirror Building / Specifications & Details, Times Building, second floor west, new Editorial Department. (Specific dates for both items). 1962 - 1963

Scope and Contents

2 items: approx. 35-pp. specs. for "n.e. corner of second floor," 202 W. First (1962) ; approx. 100-pp. specs. for "second floor west - new Editorial Department," 202 W. First (1962 - Addendum No. 1, 1963).

Box 124, Folder 6

202 W. First - Details, new Editorial Department 6001.9 - Times-Mirror Co., additions & alterations. 1963

Scope and Contents

1 item: set of bound architectural drawings for additions and alterations of new Editorial Department, 202 W. First.

Box 125

Business Department - Buildings

Box 125, Folder 1

Times Mirror Square - from Fred Schmid Associates, "Instructions for... Food Service Equipment" / "Instructions to bidders." 1965

Scope and Contents

3 items: "Instructions for... Food Service Equipment" (approx. 20-pp.) ; "Instructions to bidders" (3-pp.) ; one related single-page letter from William L. Pereira & Associates to Times Mirror Co., 9/7/1965.

Box 125, Folder 2

Times Mirror Square - "Specs., Food Service Equipment," Fred Schmid Associates. 1965

Scope and Contents

1 item: ring-bound booklet, 42-pp. plus attached drawings (title above).

Box 125, Folder 3

Times Mirror Square - "Specs., Food Service Equipment," Fred Schmid Associates (dupe. copy). 1965

Scope and Contents

1 item: ring-bound booklet, 42-pp. plus attached drawings (title above). This is a duplicate of the item in Box 3 Folder 2.

Box 125, Folder 4

Times Mirror Square - Cold Storage Room, specs. - Fred Schmid Associates. 1965

Scope and Contents

1 item: ring-bound 18-pp. booklet, plus several attached drawings.

Box 125, Folder 5

Times Mirror Square - Specs., Times Mirror Building, 6th floor alterations - Kratka Planning & Design. 1968

Scope and Contents

1 item: bound booklet, approx. 65-pp., "Specifications - Times Mirror Building, Sixth floor alterations... Charles Kratka Interior Planning & Design.

Box 125, Folder 6

Times Mirror Square - The Chandler Building (Specifications - 6821, Vol. One). (1 of 2) [1970]

Scope and Contents

1 item: bound, softcover book, approx. 200-pp., "Specifications - The Chandler Building... 6821, Vol. One." Split into two folders.

Box 125, Folder 7

Times Mirror Square - The Chandler Building (Specifications - 6821, Vol. One). (2 of 2) [1970]

Scope and Contents

1 item: bound, softcover book, approx. 200-pp., "Specifications - The Chandler Building... 6821, Vol. One." Split into two folders.

Box 126

Business Department - Buildings

Box 126, Folder 1

110 S. Broadway - Fourth Floor Computer Room - Mechanical & Electrical Specifications. circa 1963

Scope and Contents

1 item: bound, 46-pp. of material on specifications for Fire Protection, Heating & Air Conditioning and Electrical requirements.

Box 126, Folder 2

110 S. Broadway - Fourth Floor Computer Room - Mechanical & Electrical Specifications. Duplicate copy of previous folder plus several related items - letters, manufacturer's information and charts. 1963 - 1965

Scope and Contents

9 items: bound, 46-pp. of material on specifications for Fire Protection, Heating & Air Conditioning and Electrical requirements, plus several related items - letters, manufacturer's information and charts.

Box 126, Folder 3

118 S. Broadway - "Preliminary estimates and sketches, alteration to printing & binding house...parking area." 1945

Scope and Contents

1 item: bound, 4-pp. report and attached sketches (title above).

Box 126, Folder 4

118 S. Broadway - Specs., Alterations to binding house, Times Mirror Co. (2 cps.). 1946

Scope and Contents

2 items: "Specifications for alterations to binding house for Times Mirror Company..." Two complete copies of the approx. 45-pp. document.

Box 126, Folder 5

118 S. Broadway - Specs., Times Mirror printing & binding house, Divisions 2 - 19,Set No. 21. 1930s?

Scope and Contents

1 item: 50+ pp. of textual material (on "blueprint" paper) of various aspects of plans including "General Conditions," "Metal Lath and Furring," "Interior Plastering," etc.

Box 126, Folder 6

118 S. Broadway - Specs., Times Mirror printing & binding house, Divisions 2 - 19, Set No. 18. 1930s?

Scope and Contents

1 item: 50+ pp. of textual material (on "blueprint" paper) of various aspects of plans. Some material differs from that in Folder 5. "Concrete work," "Floor Finishs," "Marble, Granite and Tile," etc.

Box 126, Folder 7

118 S. Broadway - Specs., Times Mirror printing & binding house, Divisions 20 - 23. (2 cps.). 1930s?

Scope and Contents

2 items: enclosed in blue folders, approx. 40-pp. of specs for "Air conditioning, heating and ventilating," "Plumbing," "Sprinkler System" and "Electric work."

Box 126, Folder 8

118 S. Broadway - Specs., Times Mirror printing & binding house, Plumbing. 1930s?

Scope and Contents

1 item: 27-pp. (on "blueprint" paper) of specs for plumbing in Times Mirror Printing and Binding House, 118 S. Broadway.

Box 127

Business Department - Buildings

Box 127, Folder 1

1115 S. Boyle Ave. - "Specs. for Telephone Directory Plant, Times Mirror Press" (1 of 2) 1949

Scope and Contents

1 item: 50+ pp. of addenda to specifications for Telephone Directory Plant, Times Mirror Press. Split into two folders.

Box 127, Folder 2

1115 S. Boyle Ave. - "Specs. for Telephone Directory Plant, Times Mirror Press" (2 of 2) 1949

Scope and Contents

1 item: 60+ pp. of addenda to specifications for Telephone Directory Plant, Times Mirror Press. Split into two folders.

Box 127, Folder 3

1115 S. Boyle Ave. - "Specs... "Warehouse addition to the Times Mirror Press Telephone Directory Plant." Copy 1. 1957

Scope and Contents

1 item: approx. 75-pp. - "Specifications for a Warehouse addition to the Times Mirror Press Telephone Directory Plant..." Sections 1 - 22.

Box 127, Folder 4

1115 S. Boyle Ave. - "Specs... "Warehouse addition to the Times Mirror Press Telephone Directory Plant." Copy 2. 1957

Scope and Contents

1 item: approx. 75-pp. - "Specifications for a Warehouse addition to the Times Mirror Press Telephone Directory Plant..." Sections 1 - 22.

Box 127, Folder 5

1115 S. Boyle Ave. - "... Additions to Telephone Directory Plant," Times Mirror Press. circa 1958

Scope and Contents

1 item: Approx. 125-pp. - "Additions to Telephone Directory Plant for the Times Mirror Press." Sections 1 - 25, Addenda 2 - 5.

Box 128

Business Department - Buildings

Box 128, Folder 1

5941 Hollywood Blvd. (L.A.) - Specs. for [Hawaii Theatre] Class "A" 2-story motion picture theatre and store building. 1939

Scope and Contents

1 item: approx. 50-pp. (blueprint sheets) of text - specifications for construction of Hawaii Theatre, 5941 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood district of L.A.

Box 128, Folder 2

5955 Hollywood Blvd. (L.A.) - Restaurant Building specs. [Florentine Gardens] Times Mirror Co. circa 1939

Scope and Contents

1 item: approx. 60-pp. of text material (blueprint paper) on specifications for "Restaurant Building, 5955 Hollywood Blvd.," Hollywood district of L.A.

Box 128, Folder 3

5955 Hollywood Blvd. (L.A.) - Restaurant Building specs. [Florentine Gardens] Times Mirror Co. circa 1939

Scope and Contents

1 item: approx. 60-pp. of text material (blueprint paper) on specifications for "Restaurant Building, 5955 Hollywood Blvd.," Hollywood district of L.A. Duplicate of Box 6 / 2, plus Addenda No. 1

Box 128, Folder 4

5955 Hollywood Blvd. (L.A.) - "Specs., fixtures for Main Dining Room and Venetian Room of the Florentine Gardens, located at 5955 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, California." circa 1939

Scope and Contents

1 item: bound, cover sheet and 4-pp. of specifications for fixtures and equipment for Florentine Gardens restaurant, 5955 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood district of L.A. Specs were prepared by Western Show Case & Fixture Company.

Box 128, Folder 5

5959 Hollywood Blvd. (L.A.) - Market Building, Times Mirror Co. circa 1940

Scope and Contents

2 items: bound, specifications (33-pp.) and general working drawings (5-pp.) for work at 5959 Hollywood Blvd., (Hollywood district) L.A., a Market Building for Times Mirror Co. ; single sheet - "Addenda to Specifications for construction of Market for the Times-Mirror Co.

Box 128, Folder 6

6215 Sunset Blvd. - Ballroom and Shops (Times Mirror Co.) [The Palladium]. Specs., Section 1 - 21. circa 1939

Scope and Contents

1 item: approx. 125-pp. (blueprint sheets) with text material on specifications for "Ballroom & Shops, 6215 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles." Times Mirror Co., owner.

Box 128, Folder 7

6215 Sunset Blvd. (L.A.) - Specs., Electrical work, Sunset Ballroom and Shops Building. 1940

Scope and Contents

1 item: 22-pp. "Specifications for the electrical work for the Sunset Ball Room [sic] and Shops Building, El Centro Ave. and Sunset Blvd. (6215 Sunset Blvd.).

Box 128, Folder 8

6215 Sunset Blvd. (L.A.) - Specs., Electrical work, Sunset Ballroom and Shops Building. Blueprint version. 1940

Scope and Contents

1 item: 22-pp. "Specifications for the electrical work for the Sunset Ball Room [sic] and Shops Building, El Centro Ave. and Sunset Blvd. (6215 Sunset Blvd.). Blueprint version.

Box 128, Folder 9

6215 Sunset Blvd. (L.A.) - [Specs.], Ballroom and Shops (Times Mirror Co.). circa 1940

Scope and Contents

1 item: bound, approx. 60-pp. of material, specifications for ballroom and shops, 6215 Sunset Blvd. Sections 1 - 21, Addenda 1 - 3.

Box 128, Folder 10

Medical Science Building for Therapeutic Holding Corp. - Specs. - Times Mirror Co. - address unknown. undated

Scope and Contents

1 item: bound, 32-pp. - "Specifications - Medical Science Building for Therapeutic Holding Corp., Ltd."

Box 129

Business Department - Buildings

Box 129, Folder 1

130 S. Broadway - Gen. specs., "Alterations to Southwest Building." 1936

Scope and Contents

1 item: approx. 40-pp. - "General Specifications - alterations to Southwest Building, 130 S. Broadway," Los Angeles, CA. Blueprint paper.

Box 129, Folder 2

130 S. Broadway - Specs., "Basement addition to newspaper plant - Owner's copy." 1940

Scope and Contents

1 item: approx. 40-pp. (blueprint sheets) - "Instructions to bidders," and specifications for "Basement addition to newspaper plant building, 130 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, California."

Box 129, Folder 3

130 S. Broadway - Specs., "Basement addition to newspaper plant" (white paper duplicate of blueprint copy). 1940

Scope and Contents

1 item: approx. 45-pp. - "Basement addition to newspaper plant building - Time-Mirror Co."

Box 129, Folder 4

223 W. Second St. - Specs., "Elevator installation and store front..." Times Mirror Co. (2 cps.) 1948

Scope and Contents

2 items: two documents, approx. 30-pp. - "Specifications for elevator installation & store front for building at 223 West 2nd St. for The Times-Mirror Company..." This document has an index.

Box 129, Folder 5

223 W. Second St. - Electrical specs., "Elevator installation and store front..." Times Mirror Co. (2 cps.) 1948

Scope and Contents

2 items: two approx. 10-pp. copies of "Electrical specifications [plus Addendum No. 1] for elevator installation & store front, 223 West 2nd St."

Box 129, Folder 6

223 W. Second St. - Contract agreement, Elevator Installation & Store Front (Holmes & Narver). 1948

Scope and Contents

5 items: several documents, approx. 50-pp., related to "Contract Agreement [and Contract Documents] for Elevator Installation & Store Front for Building at 223 West 2nd Street."

Box 129, Folder 7

230 & 232 W. First - Gen. specs., building for Bancroft - Whitney (Owner's Copy). 1937

Scope and Contents

1 item: approx. 30-pp. of material, including "Instructions to Bidders," for "General specifications - Building for Bancroft - Whitney, 230 & 232 W. First St., L.A., Calif."

Box 129, Folder 8

230 & 232 W. First - Gen. specs., building for Bancroft - Whitney (Blueprint Copy). 1937

Scope and Contents

1 item: approx. 30-pp. of material, including "Instructions to Bidders," for "General specifications - Building for Bancroft - Whitney, 230 & 232 W. First St., L.A., Calif." This is blueprint sheet copy.

Box 129, Folder 9

230 & 232 W. First - Specs., alterations to building for Bancroft - Whitney Co. 1942

Scope and Contents

1 item: approx. 30-pp., bound, "Specification - alterations to building for Bancroft - Whitney Co."

Box 129, Folder 10

145 S. Hill St. - Specs., West Bank improvement, Times Mirror Co. parking lot. 1951

Scope and Contents

1 item: cover sheet and 2-pp. - "Specifications for west bank improvement, The Times-Mirror parking lot, 145 S. Hill Street, Los Angeles, California."

Box 129, Folder 11

240 S. Hill St. - "Contract for elevator installation, garage building..." Times Mirror Co. 1947

Scope and Contents

1 item: approx. 12-pp. - "Contract documents for elevator installation for garage building at 240 S. Hill Street for Times-Mirror Company..."

Box 129, Folder 12

240 S. Hill St. - "Specs., elevator installation for garage building... Times Mirror Co." 1948

Scope and Contents

1 item: approx. 10-pp. bound, "Specifications for elevator installation for garage building at 240 South Hill Street for The Times-Mirror Company..."

Box 129, Folder 13

1215 Factory Place - Addition to Truck Maintenance Garage (for Times Mirror Co.). [1962]

Scope and Contents

1 item: bound, approx. 50-pp. of text material - "Addition to Truck Maintenance Garage, 1215 Factory Place, Los Angeles, California."

Box 130

Business Department - Buildings

Box 130, Folder 1

1215 Factory Place - Truck Maintenance Garage (for Times Mirror Co.). circa 1957

Scope and Contents

1 item: 100+ pp. bound, specifications for "Truck maintenance garage..." (for Times Mirror Co.).

Box 130, Folder 2

1515 Georgia St. - Gen. specs., Offices & Shops, Mergenthaler Linotype Co. 1936

Scope and Contents

1 item: approx. 20-pp. bound, "Offices and shop, Mergenthaler Linotype Co. (Times-Mirror Co.)

Box 130, Folder 4

2591 E. Eighth St. - Specs., Repair garage and truck shelter (Times Mirror Co.) 1951

Scope and Contents

1 item: bound, approx. 75-pp. of "Specifications for repair garage and truck shelter..." (Times Mirror Co.)

Box 130, Folder 5

800 W. Orange Grove, Arcadia - "Gen. Specs., residence for Mr. & Mrs. Norman Chandler..." 1937

Scope and Contents

2 items: bound, approx.. 35-pp. of "General specifications - residence for Mr. & Mrs. Norman Chandler, Rancho Santa Anita - Arcadia, California" ; also inserted in folder, 7-pp. "Addenda No. 1" relating to specifications named above, dated 4/19/1937.

Box 130, Folder 6

215 American Ave., Long Beach - "The Times Building... alterations to basement, First and Mezzanine floors" (Times Mirror Co.). 1937

Scope and Contents

1 item" bound, 30-pp. - "Specifications for work to be included in the general contract for alterations to basement, First and Mezzanine floors, The Times Building, corner of American Avenue and Broadway, Long Beach (CA)" (Times Mirror Co.).

Box 130, Folder 7

1150 W. Colorado, Arcadia - Eaton's Rancho Santa Anita Restaurant, Times Mirror Co., alterations & additions. (2 copies) circa 1939

Scope and Contents

2 items: two approx. 70-pp. bound - "...alterations and additions to Eaton's Rancho Santa Anita Restaurant, southeast corner of Colorado Ave. and Michillinda Blvd., Arcadia, California," owner - Times Mirror Co.

Box 130, Folder 8

1150 W. Colorado, Arcadia - Eaton's Rancho Santa Anita Restaurant, Times Mirror Co., alterations & additions. (copy 3) circa 1939

Scope and Contents

1 item: approx. 70-pp. bound - "...alterations and additions to Eaton's Rancho Santa Anita Restaurant, southeast corner of Colorado Ave. and Michillinda Blvd., Arcadia, California," owner - Times Mirror Co. (a third duplicate copy).

Box 130, Folder 9

1150 W. Colorado, Arcadia - Eaton's Rancho Santa Anita Restaurant, Times Mirror Co., Grease interceptors & sanitary sewers. (2 copies) circa 1939

Scope and Contents

2 items: two bound, approx. 25-pp. sets of specifications for "Grease interceptors & sanitary sewers for Eaton's Rancho Santa Anita Restaurant..."

Box 130, Folder 10

1150 W. Colorado, Arcadia - "Eaton's Rancho Santa Anita Restaurant, Times Mirror Co., location of the work, sanitary sewers..." circa 1939

Scope and Contents

1 item: bound, approx. 20-pp. - "Eaton's Rancho Santa Anita Restaurant, Times Mirror Co., location of the work, sanitary sewers..."

Box 130, Folder 11

1150 W. Colorado, Arcadia - "Eaton's Rancho Santa Anita Restaurant, Times Mirror Co., Roof framing over entrance," etc. circa 1939

Scope and Contents

2 items: bound, approx. 20-pp. - drawing and construction notes for project named above. Structural Engineer - Paul J. Toien.

Box 130, Folder 12

1150 W. Colorado, Arcadia - "Eaton's Rancho Santa Anita Bungalow Hotel... heating and air conditioning specifications." circa 1941

Scope and Contents

1 item: bound, 10-pp. - "...heating and air conditioning specifications for Eaton's Santa Anita Bungalow Hotel."

Box 130, Folder 13

1150 W. Colorado, Arcadia - "Eaton's Rancho Santa Anita Restaurant... (Times Mirror Co.) sanitary sewers." circa 1941

Scope and Contents

1 item: bound, approx. 20-pp. - "Sanitary sewers for Eaton's Rancho Santa Anita Restaurant... "

Box 130, Folder 14

1150 W. Colorado, Arcadia - "A fourteen building, one story motor hotel [at] Eaton's Rancho Santa Anita Restaurant." (Times Mirror Co.) circa 1941

Scope and Contents

1 item: bound, approx. 20-pp. - "Specifications of labor and material to be employed and used in the erection and completion of a fourteen building, one-story motor hotel for Times Mirror Company..."

Box 130, Folder 15

1150 W. Colorado, Arcadia - "Eaton's Santa Anita Restaurant, specifications of repairs...." circa 1956

Scope and Contents

3 items: two copies of specifications for repair of "Fire Damage" to Eaton's Santa Anita Restaurant after "the building and equipment [were] damaged by fire" 2/10/1956 ; one copy of "Specifications of repairs and changes as requested by Fire Department...[of] Arcadia..."

Directories 1944-1992

Scope and Contents

Telephone directories for the Los Angeles Times and Times Mirror. Please use caution-some directories are loose sheets in the folder. Unless otherwise indicated, the directories are for Times Mirror Square. Date range is 1944-1992.

Box 131

Business Department - Information Systems

Box 131, Folder 1

Times Mirror Telephones circa 1943

Scope and Contents

1 item: one copy, "Times-Mirror Telephones," "1944" penciled on back of booklet.

Box 131, Folder 2

Telephone Directory circa 1950 - 1955

Scope and Contents

2 copies

Box 131, Folder 3

Telephone Directory circa 1958

Scope and Contents

One copy

Box 131, Folder 4

Telephone Directory 1960, ca. 1961

Scope and Contents

2 items

Box 131, Folder 5

Telephone Directory 1962

Scope and Contents

One copy

Box 131, Folder 6

Telephone Directory 1963 - 1964

Scope and Contents

One copy

Box 131, Folder 7

Telephone Directory 1969

Scope and Contents

One copy

Box 131, Folder 8

Los Angeles Times Foreign Bureaus - Telephone Directories, 1970 - 1971. 1970-1971

Scope and Contents

2 items: telephone directories for LAT Foreign Bureaus, 1970, 1971.

Box 131, Folder 9

Telephone Directory 1971

Scope and Contents

One copy of Times Mirror Square telephone directory, 1/1/1971.

Box 131, Folder 10

Telephone Directory 1973

Scope and Contents

One copy of Times Mirror Square telephone directory, April 1973. One copy of Times Mirror Square telephone directory, November 1973.

Box 131, Folder 11

Telephone Directories 1974 - 1975

Scope and Contents

3 items: Times Mirror Square telephone directories, 9/1974, 8/1975, plus an undated Times Mirror (Corporate) Telephone Directory.

Box 131, Folder 12

Telephone Directory 1976

Scope and Contents

Times Mirror Square telephone directory, 10/1976.

Box 131, Folder 13

Telephone Directories 1977

Scope and Contents

Two Times Mirror Square telephone directories, 10/1977.

Box 132

Business Department - Information Systems

Box 132, Folder 1

Times Mirror Press Telephone Directory 1978

Scope and Contents

One Times Mirror Press telephone directory, 5/1978.

Box 132, Folder 2

Telephone Directory 1978

Scope and Contents

One item - loose sheets.

Box 132, Folder 3

Telephone Directory 1978

Scope and Contents

One item - loose sheets.

Box 132, Folder 4

Telephone Directories 1982

Scope and Contents

Two directories: January 1982 and July 1982. Loose sheets in mylar sleeves.

Box 132, Folder 5

Telephone Directories 1983

Scope and Contents

Two directories: January 1983 and August 1983. Loose sheets in mylar sleeves

Box 132, Folder 6

Telephone Directory 1984

Scope and Contents

One item

Box 132, Folder 7

Telephone Directories 1986

Scope and Contents

Los Angeles Times telephone directory and Times Mirror Corporate Personnel phone list.

Box 132, Folder 8

Telephone Directory - February 1987

Scope and Contents

One item

Box 133

Business Department - Information Systems

Box 133, Folder 1

Telephone Directory 1987

Scope and Contents

One item

Box 133, Folder 2

Telephone Directory - June 1988

Scope and Contents

One item. Loose sheets

Box 133, Folder 3

Telephone Directory - August Revisions 1988

Scope and Contents

One item

Box 133, Folder 4

Telephone Directory 1990

Scope and Contents

One item

Box 133, Folder 5

Telephone Directory 1992

Scope and Contents

One item

Box 133, Folder 6

Corporate Standards for Information Systems (1 of 2) 1987

Scope and Contents

1 item: 30+ pp. titled "Corporate Standards for Information Systems." Split into two folders

Box 133, Folder 7

Corporate Standards for Information Systems (2 of 2) 1987

Scope and Contents

1 item: 30+ pp. titled "Corporate Standards for Information Systems." Split into two folders

Presentations 1972-1986

Scope and Contents

Scripts and slides for presentations given by a variety of Times Mirror and Los Angeles Times managers. Most presentations are related to adding new or applauding current advertisers. Scripts are arranged chronologically. Date range is 1972-1986.

Box 134

Business Department - Production

Box 134, Folder 1

Book Presentation 1972

Scope and Contents

1 item. 11 pp. script headed "Book Presentation," dated 11/20/1972.

Box 134, Folder 2

Barker Brothers 1973

Scope and Contents

1 item. 11-pp. script headed "Barker Brothers presentation." Handwritten date, "1973."

Box 134, Folder 3

Selective Saturation Program 1973

Scope and Contents

1 item. 10-pp. script headed "Selective saturation program script."

Box 134, Folder 4

Times '500' Grand National Stock Car Race 1974

Scope and Contents

1 item. 16-pp. script headed "The Times '500' Grand National Stock Car Race."

Box 134, Folder 5

Travel Research Association 1974

Scope and Contents

1 item. 17-pp. script headed "The Travel Research Association presentation."

Box 134, Folder 6

Book Review 1974

Scope and Contents

1 item. 10-pp. script headed "Book presentation."

Box 134, Folder 7

"Inside Football" 1975

Scope and Contents

1 item. 14-pp. script headed " 'Inside Football' presentation '75."

Box 134, Folder 8

Sears market and proposal 1975

Scope and Contents

1 item. 17-pp. script headed "Sears market proposal presentation."

Box 134, Folder 9

American Airlines 1975

Scope and Contents

1 item. 19-pp. script headed "American Airlines."

Box 134, Folder 10

Home Magazine 1975

Scope and Contents

1 item. 16-pp. script headed "Home Magazine presentation."

Box 134, Folder 11

San Diego (Calendar) 1975

Scope and Contents

1 item. 13-pp. script headed "San Diego presentation (Calendar)."

Box 134, Folder 12

The New Co-operative Advertising Era 1976

Scope and Contents

1 item. 20-pp. script headed "The New Co-operative Advertising Era" (presentation on 1/17/1976 to Simmons Mattress, San Francisco). Deals with NACON, the National Advertising Cooperative Network.

Box 134, Folder 13

Western Airlines 1976

Scope and Contents

1 item. 8-pp. script headed "Western Airlines."

Box 134, Folder 14

"Selling in the Seventies" 1976

Scope and Contents

1 item. 36-pp. script headed "Selling in the Seventies" - Technicolor Seminar Presentation, 8/28/1976.

Box 134, Folder 15

New Las Vegas 1976

Scope and Contents

1 item. 13-pp. script headed "New Las Vegas presentation."

Box 134, Folder 16

Van de Kamp's 1976

Scope and Contents

1 item. 28-pp. script headed "Van de Kamp's.

Box 134, Folder 17

R.T. French 1977

Scope and Contents

1 item. 21-pp. script headed "R.T. French presentation."

Box 134, Folder 18

You Magazine 1977

Scope and Contents

1 item. 12-pp. script headed "You Magazine presentation."

Box 134, Folder 19

Canadian Travel 1977

Scope and Contents

1 item. 6-pp. script headed "Canadian presentation" focused on travel to and within Canada.

Box 134, Folder 20

Ivers 1977

Scope and Contents

1 item. 10-pp. script headed "Ivers presentation."

Box 134, Folder 21

Product Bingo 1977

Scope and Contents

1 item. 13-pp. script headed "Product Bingo presentation" dealing with coupon-bingo promotion in Home magazine.

Box 134, Folder 22

Walter Levy - May Co. 1977

Scope and Contents

1 item. 27-pp. script headed "Walter Levy / May Co. presentation.

Box 134, Folder 23

Carpet Town 1978

Scope and Contents

1 item. 13-pp. script headed "Carpet Town."

Box 134, Folder 24

Sitmar 1978

Scope and Contents

1 item. 6-pp. script headed "Sitmar presentation" (Sitmar Cruises).

Box 134, Folder 25

Waterbed 1978

Scope and Contents

1 item. 10-pp. script headed "Waterbed presentation."

Box 134, Folder 26

Los Angeles - The Brokers' World 1978

Scope and Contents

1 item. 27-pp. script headed "Los Angeles - The Brokers' World."

Box 134, Folder 27

Los Angeles Marketing & Media 1978

Scope and Contents

1 item. 20-pp. script headed "Los Angeles Marketing and Media presentation" given to National Airlines Management Club.

Box 134, Folder 28

Fashion '79 1979

Scope and Contents

1 item. 23-pp. script headed "Fashion '79."

Box 134, Folder 29

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines 1979

Scope and Contents

1 item. 20-pp script headed "KLM Royal Dutch Airlines."

Box 134, Folder 30

Detroit Auto 1979

Scope and Contents

1 item. 19-pp. headed "Detroit Auto presentation."

Box 134, Folder 31

Champion Spark Plugs 1979

Scope and Contents

1 item. 11-pp. script headed "Champion Spark Plugs."

Box 134, Folder 32

California Hardware 1979

Scope and Contents

1 item. 12-pp. script headed "California Hardware."

Box 134, Folder 33

Los Angeles - To Do or To View circa 1980

Scope and Contents

1 item. 16-pp. script headed "Los Angeles - To Do or To View."

Box 134, Folder 34

Johnson & Johnson circa 1980

Scope and Contents

1 item. 21-pp. script headed "Johnson & Johnson."

Box 134, Folder 35

Broadway 1980

Scope and Contents

1 item. 28-pp. script headed "Broadway presentation."

Box 134, Folder 36

Lane Bryant 1981

Scope and Contents

1 item. 12-pp. script headed "Lane Bryant."

Box 134, Folder 37

Times Mirror Newspapers - 1981 National Advertising Linage 1982

Scope and Contents

1 item. 32-pp. report headed "Times Mirror Newspapers - 1981 National Advertising Linage." Given by Vance Stickell in 1982.

Box 134, Folder 38

Classified Recruitment 1982

Scope and Contents

4 items: 2-pp. script headed "Opening for Recruitment Presentation (Bob Mandolini)" ; 18-pp. script headed "Recruitment Seminar Presentation" ; 15-pp. script headed "Classified Recruitment Presentation" ; 13-pp. script headed "Bob Mandolini (after the presentation)."

Box 134, Folder 39

Motion Picture Advertising 1982

Scope and Contents

1 item: 7-pp. script headed "INAME speech" given by Don Maldonado

Box 135

Business Department - Production

Box 135, Folder 1

Long Beach Grand Prix Special Section 1982

Scope and Contents

1 item: 12-pp. script headed "Long Beach Grand Prix."

Box 135, Folder 2

Dodgers / "A" Student 1982

Scope and Contents

1 item: 17-pp. script headed "Dodger / "A" Student."

Box 135, Folder 3

British Tourist Authority 1982

Scope and Contents

1 item: 14-pp. script headed "British Tourist Authority."

Box 135, Folder 4

Home Furnishings 1982

Scope and Contents

1 item: 19-pp. script headed "The Motivator."

Box 135, Folder 5

Levi Strauss 1982

Scope and Contents

1 item: 21-pp. script headed "Levi Strauss presentation," 5/25/1982.

Box 135, Folder 6

Firestone 1982

Scope and Contents

1 item: 13-pp. script headed "Firestone presentation."

Box 135, Folder 7

Real Estate 1982

Scope and Contents

1 item: 30-pp. script headed "Real Estate presentation."

Box 135, Folder 8

Advocacy 1982

Scope and Contents

1 item: 18-pp. script headed "Advocacy presentation (1982).

Box 135, Folder 9

Olympics 1982

Scope and Contents

1 item: 10-pp. script headed "Olympics."

Box 135, Folder 10

Dodgers / "A" Student 1983

Scope and Contents

1 item: 13-pp. script for Bill Sinkking, LAT General Advertising Manager, headed "Dodgers - 'A' Students."

Box 135, Folder 11

L.A.P.D. Celebrity Golf Tournament 1983

Scope and Contents

1 item: 18-pp. script headed "Police presentation."

Box 135, Folder 12

Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) 1983

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: memos, and a selection of brief scripts related to the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) convention of 4/1983 ; 34-pp. script headed "Media in the 80's.

Box 135, Folder 13

Home Olympics - Adjacency 1983

Scope and Contents

1 item: 13-pp. script headed "Home Olympics - Adjacency" referring to the LA Olympics of 1932.

Box 135, Folder 14

Wine 1983

Scope and Contents

1 item: 19-pp. script headed "Wine presentation.

Box 135, Folder 15

International presentation 1983

Scope and Contents

2 items: 21-pp. script headed "International presentation" [a promotion of the City of Los Angeles] ; 2-pp. outline of sequence & content of the longer "International presentation" script. Given or written by Doug Mayberry.

Box 135, Folder 16

Bill Sinkking Presentation to Executive Group 1983

Scope and Contents

1 item: 12-pp. script headed "Bill Sinkking Executive Group presentation" regarding Display Advertising.

Box 135, Folder 17

Erle Frady Retirement 1983

Scope and Contents

2 items: 4-pp. script headed "Opening talk for Erle Frady Retirement Program" ; 12-pp. script headed "Erle Frady Retirement (accompanied by slide program).

Box 135, Folder 18

ROP Olympics 1983

Scope and Contents

2 items: 12-pp. script headed "ROP Olympics - A celebration of Excellence," 6/29/1983 ; 13-pp. headed "ROP Olympics - a celebration...," 8/31/1983.

Box 135, Folder 19

Travel - Los Angeles: New dimensions in the Eighties 1983

Scope and Contents

1 item: 16-pp. script headed "Los Angeles: New dimensions in the Eighties," 7/13/1983.

Box 135, Folder 20

New York Life 1983

Scope and Contents

2 items: 12-pp. script headed "New York Life presentation (L.A. version)" ; 2-pp. of script designated "substitute for the O.C. version."

Box 135, Folder 21

National Association of Recording Merchandisers (NARM) 1983

Scope and Contents

2 items: 11-pp. script headed "NARM," and dated 9/2/1983" ; 4-pp. chart of music trends related to LAT readers.

Box 135, Folder 22

Presentation to the Times Mirror Board of Directors 1983

Scope and Contents

1 item: approx. 45-pp. script headed "Los Angeles Times presentation to the Times Mirror Board of Directors" - Tom Johnson, 9/7/1983.

Box 135, Folder 23

Basic Market 1983

Scope and Contents

1 item: 15-pp. script headed "Basic Market" [thesis being "The Los Angeles marketing area is one of the most exciting markets in the world!" based on a growing population and healthy economy].

Box 135, Folder 24

L.A. Open 1983

Scope and Contents

1 item: 13-pp. script headed "L.A. Open presentation."

Box 135, Folder 25

Newspaper Advertising Bureaus - Long Range Plans Committee 1983

Scope and Contents

1 item: 13-pp. script headed "Long Range Plans Committee, Vance Stickell, Pebble Beach, CA," 10/18/1983.

Box 135, Folder 26

Don Wright Presentation to Analysts 1983

Scope and Contents

4 items: memo, 10/18/1983, from Bob Minco to Don Wright, on the Security Analysts presentation ; 14-pp. script headed "Security Analysts presentation" ; multi-page lists and charts headed "Seven Southern California Counties...next five years" ; 2-pp. outline headed "Mr. Wright's presentation outline."

Box 135, Folder 27

1984 Budget Reports 1983

Scope and Contents

5 items: 11-pp. script headed "Don Maldonado 1984 Budget Report," 11/4/1983 ; 16-pp. script headed "Don Clark 1984 Budget Report," 11/4/1983 ; 13-pp. script headed "Bert Tiffany 1984 Budget Report," 11/4/1984 ; 9-pp. script headed "Vance Stickell 1984 Budget Report," 11/4/1983 ; 12-pp. script headed "Budget Narrative / Editorial Department," 11/4/1983 ; multi-page lists and charts headed 1984 ABC Publishers Statement Comparisons."

Box 135, Folder 28

Traveling in Style 1983

Scope and Contents

2 items: 15-pp. script headed "Traveling in Style - One tray edition" ; 15-pp. script headed "Traveling in Style - Nine tray edition."

Box 135, Folder 29

Times Mirror Steering Committee Report 1983

Scope and Contents

1 item: 11-pp. script headed "Steering Committee Report," 12/8/1983.

Box 136

Business Department - Production

Box 136, Folder 1

Pleasures Presentation 1983

Scope and Contents

1 item: 9-pp. script headed "Pleasures Presentation."

Box 136, Folder 2

Antelope Valley Board of Trade 1983

Scope and Contents

1 item: 22-pp. script headed "Antelope Valley Board of Trade presentation," 2/17/1983.

Box 136, Folder 3

Orange County 1983

Scope and Contents

1 item: 2-pp. script covering "our Orange County operation." Given by B. Breslin

Box 136, Folder 4

Standard Advertising Units 1983

Scope and Contents

2 items: 12-pp. script headed "Why Standard Advertising Units?" ; 23-pp. script headed "The What, Why and How of Standard Advertising Units." Given by or written by John Saum (?).

Box 136, Folder 5

Security Analysts 1984

Scope and Contents

2 items: 2-pp. "Outline for Part I - Security Analysts presentation" ; 26-pp. script headed "Security Analysts presentation (Audio)", 11/13/1984.

Box 136, Folder 6

Classified Presentation 1983 - 1984

Scope and Contents

6 items: 24-pp. script headed "Classified presentation," dated 9/12/1983 ; Gail Hyland memo, 10/7/1983, with attached 24-pp. script and other materials ; 18-pp. script headed "Classified Presentation," dated 2/21/1984 ; another version of same script, dated 12/6/1984 ; 4-pp. item headed "The Los Angeles Times delivers an upscale audience" (poor quality copies), gives demographic information ; 3-pp. "Outline of Classified presentation."

Box 136, Folder 7

Co-op Advertising 1984

Scope and Contents

3 items: Intro page (?), in outline form ; 22-pp. script headed "Co-op Advertising presentation" ; 9-pp. numbered list of (slides ?)

Box 136, Folder 8

Basic Market 1984

Scope and Contents

1 item: 15-pp. script headed "Basic Market (1 tray)." Originally dated 1/10/83, updated 9/83 and 6/5/84.

Box 136, Folder 9

Dodger - "A" Students 1984

Scope and Contents

1 item: 15-pp. script headed "Dodger A-Student presentation."

Box 136, Folder 10

Fashion Presentation 1984

Scope and Contents

2 items: 2-pp. "Fashion Presentation Outline" ; 20-pp. script headed "Fashion '85 Presentation."

Box 136, Folder 11

Los Angeles Times: Giant of The West 1984

Scope and Contents

1 item: 11-pp. script headed "Los Angeles Times: Giant of The West."

Box 136, Folder 12

Home / Values and Lifestyles 1984

Scope and Contents

2 items: 12-pp. report titled "Adult women in Los Angeles and the Sunday Los Angeles Times...a VALS (Values and lifestyles) perspective." 2/1984 ; 22-pp. script headed "Home / VALS presentation."

Box 136, Folder 13

New International Presentation 1984

Scope and Contents

3 items: 2-pp. outline, "General Themes & Ideas for Editorial Development" ; 7-pp. report from Bob Minco to Doug Brown, "Re - New International presentation - 1984" ; 24-pp. script headed "New International presentation (for Europe and Orient)." Given/written by Doug Mayberry

Box 136, Folder 14

Israel Today 1984

Scope and Contents

1 item: 13-pp. script headed "Israel presentation - 3/5/84 Final.

Box 136, Folder 15

KODAK - Talk about pictures 1984

Scope and Contents

1 item: 4-pp. report titled "Talk about pictures," on a new "stitched-in, pull-out roto magazine in the Los Angeles Times Home Magazine..."

Box 136, Folder 16

Los Angeles: A Brief Overview (1984). 1984

Scope and Contents

1 item: 6-pp. script headed "Los Angeles: A Brief Overview."

Box 136, Folder 17

Mexico International 1984

Scope and Contents

1 item: 19-pp. script headed "Mexico International presentation," 2/22/1984.

Box 136, Folder 18

Nisei Week 1984

Scope and Contents

1 item: 10-pp. script headed "Nisei Week," 2/28/1984.

Box 136, Folder 19

Real Estate 1984

Scope and Contents

1 item: 25-pp. script headed "Real Estate presentation," 9/20/1984.

Box 136, Folder 20

Rotary International 1984

Scope and Contents

3 items: two 9-pp. scripts, headed "Rotary - Vance Stickell - Junior Fifty Luncheon," 12/18/1984, one copy is clean, the other is marked up with marginal notes and arrows, etc ; handwritten note on small, blue sheet of "Vance Stickell" notepaper, addressed to "Susan."

Box 136, Folder 21

San Diego - Nordstrom 1984

Scope and Contents

1 item: 10-pp. script headed "San Diego presentation," 6/5/1984.

Box 136, Folder 22

San Fernando Valley 1984

Scope and Contents

3 items: single-sheet headed "Preface or opening remarks" ; 18-pp. script headed "San Fernando Valley presentation," dated 10/18/1984 ; 6-pp. fact sheet on San Fernando Valley, dated 9/18/1984.

Box 136, Folder 23

Standard Advertising Units (SAU) 1984

Scope and Contents

1 item: 11-pp. script headed "Welcome to SAU's," 4/30/1984, introducing Standard Advertising Units.

Box 136, Folder 24

Travel Show 1984

Scope and Contents

1 item: 16-pp. script headed "The Travel Show -- 1984."

Box 136, Folder 25

Maryvale Residential Program 1985

Scope and Contents

1 item: 12-pp. script on Maryvale Residential Program and Day Care Center (for orphaned children).

Box 136, Folder 26

Los Angeles Times Five-year plan, 1982 - 1986 1982

Scope and Contents

1 item: approx. 55-pp., "Los Angeles Times Five-year plan, 1982 - 1986."

Box 137

Business Department - Production

Box 137, Folder 1

Times Mirror Board of Directors 1983

Scope and Contents

2 items: 40+ pp. script which opens, "I don't want to spend too much time talking about the past..." ; 30+ pp. report with charts, titled "Los Angeles Times Strategy Report - presented to Times Mirror Company Board of Directors" and dated 9/7/1983. Given by Tom Johnson

Box 137, Folder 2

Times Mirror Meeting - San Fernando Valley 1984

Scope and Contents

1 item: 13-pp. script headed "Times Mirror Meetings" (address delivered by Tom Johnson at San Fernando Valley plant, 12/4/1984)

Box 137, Folder 3

Five-Year Plan - 1984 - 1988 - Script 1984

Scope and Contents

Approx. 80 sheets related to 5-year plan named above. Tabbed dividers are titled "Intro," "The Market," "Issues," etc.

Box 137, Folder 4

Five-Year Plan - 1984 - 1988 - Slides 1984

Scope and Contents

1 item. Approx. 50-pp. slides that correspond to the Five-Year Plan, 1984 - 1988 presentation in box 137, folder 3.

Box 137, Folder 5

Five -Year Plan - 1987 - 1991 - Script 1987

Scope and Contents

1 item. Approx. 75-pp., a copy of the presentation script for Five-Year Plan 1987 - 1991 with tabbed -headings including "Tom Johnson," "Editorial," "Marketing," etc.

Box 137, Folder 6

1984 Budget - Slides 1983

Scope and Contents

1 item. Approx. 80-pp., paper copies of 1984 Budget Presentation slides.

Box 137, Folder 7

1985 Budget - Script 1984

Scope and Contents

Full script for 1985 Budget presentation, including outline.

Box 138

Business Department - Production

Box 138, Folder 1

1985 Budget Presentation Slides 1984

Scope and Contents

Approx. 75-pp. of tabbed material with headings such as "Introduction," "Summary," "Marketing," "Display," "Circulation," "Employee Relations," etc.

Box 138, Folder 2

1986 Budget Presentation 1985

Scope and Contents

Approx. 75-pp. of material related to the 1986 Budget presentation. Tabbed sections identify the names of speakers: Tom Johnson ; Don Wright ; Bill Thomas ; Vance Stickell ; Don Maldonado ; Don Clark ; Bert Tiffany ; Jim Boswell ; etc.

Box 138, Folder 3

1986 Budget Presentation Slides 1985

Scope and Contents

1 item with approx. 75-pp. of copies of slides dealing with Marketing, Display, Classified, Circulation, Employee Relations, Operations, Financial.

Box 138, Folder 4

1987 Budget Presentation (1 of 2) 1986

Scope and Contents

Approx. 85-pp. of material, including tabbed sections identifying the names of speakers: Tom Johnson ; Don Wright ; Bill Thomas ; Don Maldonado ; Don Clark ; Bert Tiffany ; Jim Boswell ; etc. Also in the folder is a single-sheet "Tentative Agenda" for the multi-speaker presentation of 11/10/1986. Separated into two folders.

Box 138, Folder 5

1987 Budget Presentation (2 of 2) 1986

Scope and Contents

Approx. 85-pp. of material, including tabbed sections identifying the names of speakers: Tom Johnson ; Don Wright ; Bill Thomas ; Don Maldonado ; Don Clark ; Bert Tiffany ; Jim Boswell ; etc. Also in the folder is a single-sheet "Tentative Agenda" for the multi-speaker presentation of 11/10/1986. Separated into two folders.

Box 139

Business Department - Production

Box 139, Folder 1

1988 Budget Presentation (1 of 2) 1987

Scope and Contents

Tabbed sections, including slides, of budget presentation. Separated into two folders.

Box 139, Folder 2

1988 Budget Presentation (2 of 2) 1987

Scope and Contents

Tabbed sections, including slides, of budget presentation. Separated into two folders.

Box 139, Folder 3

1988 Budget Presentation Slides 1987

Scope and Contents

Slides used in 1988 budget presentation.

Box 139, Folder 4

1989 Budget Presentation (1 of 3) 1988

Scope and Contents

Budget presentation for 1989, organized by tabbed sections. Separated into three folders.

Box 139, Folder 5

1989 Budget Presentation (2 of 3) 1988

Scope and Contents

Budget presentation for 1989, organized by tabbed sections. Separated into three folders.

Box 139, Folder 6

1989 Budget Presentation (3 of 3) 1988

Scope and Contents

Budget presentation for 1989, organized by tabbed sections. Separated into three folders.

Production 1946-1978

Scope and Contents

Files related to physical production of the Los Angeles Times, including negotiations with unionized workers and some personnel records. Date range is 1946-1978.

Box 140

Business Department - Production

Box 140, Folder 1

Pressroom 1962 Campaign 1962

Scope and Contents

35-plus items. (most items are bound or stapled together in sizable stacks) Materials include: large stapled packet of memos and reports, dated 11/1962. Subject given as "Economic information - pressroom negotiations" - incl. many charts showing increased annual costs to LAT of adhering to union guidelines; material related to strike against The Oregonian and Oregon Journal in early 1960s; "Proposed Otis Chandler Remarks" to pressmen in lead-up to vote on unionization, 1962; examples of memos, letters and other materials geared to sway pressmen away from union influences. Seven letters comprising 23 pages, pertaining to reader's correspondence. Some of the topics include Summer Camp fund, Ronald Reagan, Editorial policy on request for sponsors for immigration and missing persons.

Box 140, Folder 2

Pressroom Communications - Otis Booth 1962 - 1963

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items. Materials include: memos on subjects such as "Special Communications relating to pressroom," "Status of union in pressroom,"Otis Chandler's report on his meeting with pressmen," etc. Also a "Union Coloring Book" (8-pp., 81/2" x 11'), sample caption for color-in cartoons - "This is the (union) ... by-laws - color it ominous"; other anti-union, cartoon-style materials; memo to "Management Personnel, 6/26/1963 (one day before the election) instructing management personnel to stay away from the 6th floor polling place during the election, so that nothing they do "might be construed as an unfair labor practice"; clipping from Time (mag), 5/24/1963, "Newspapers-living with the scars," an account of aftermath of 114-day newspaper strike in NYC; etc.

Box 140, Folder 3

Pressroom - Otis Booth 1957 - 1967

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: correspondence with pressroom managers at The Lincoln Star (NE), Miami Herald, and the Trade Commissioner of New Zealand related to pressroom machinery; memos on pressroom practices, pressroom crew assignments, 59-pp. copy, top sheet headed "Index," with "Otis Booth" written in at top, Agreement between Times Mirror Co., and International Printing Pressmen...etc.; etc. Several pieces of correspondence in the time frame center on the characteristics of the Cutler-Hammer ink-mist suppression system for presses.

Box 140, Folder 4

Pressroom Negotiations 1967

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items. Materials include: 3-pp. letter (8/2/1967) addressed "Fellow Pressmen," from "Times Open Shop Committee"; 3-pp. letter (8/11/1967) from Otis Chandler to "Times Employees," reading in part, "I would like to make sure you understand the effect of this agreement [with the Pressman's Union]"; copy, 53-pp., "Proposed Agreement between The Times Mirror Company and International Printing Pressmen..." 7/25/1967; 57-pp. Company counterproposal," dated 5/2/1967; letters exchanged between TM executives and legal firm of Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker; progress reports on negotiations; 1-pp. chart, 5/11/1967, "Mgmn't Services - Press Room Study - Observation Schedule; etc.

Box 140, Folder 5

Pressroom 1967 Campaign 1966 - 1967

Scope and Contents

Approx. 45 items. Materials include: various memos, form letters, flyers, originating with Times Mirror and with the Pressmen's Union. Times Mirror-produced materials urge pressmen not to "fall under the control of Local 18," while the union materials urge the pressmen to "stand with your fellow pressmen" under union representation: copies of 3-part series in Nation's Business, (11/1966 - 1/1967), "What to do when the union knocks"; related materials.

Box 140, Folder 6

Bound reports 1958, 1961, 1967

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items. Materials include: 8-plus pp. report, "Guide and procedures for the administration of executive base salaries - The Times-Mirror Company," (8/1958) - several shorter reports had been left inside the same folder; multi-page report, with inserts, "Production Changes, 1961," - several shorter reports had been left inside the same folder; approx. 70-pp. report, "Volume II - Determination of manning requirements, Los Angeles Times Color Press," 7/18/1967, one memo, 7/19/1967, about this report was filed inside the folder.

Box 141

Business Department - Production

Box 141, Folder 1

Composing room - Bonus plan 1952

Scope and Contents

Several related items under the overall title "Productivity Bonus Plan for Composing Room Employees," produced for The Times-Mirror Company, 3/1952. The package begins with a 4-pp. cover letter from McKinsey & Company (management consultants) addressed to "Phillip [sic] Chandler, Vice-President, The Times Mirror Company," etc. Also included are the 12-pp. report, and "Exhibits," which refers to the series of financial charts that supplement the report.

Box 141, Folder 2

Agreement -- Company counter proposal with INPP&A 1967

Scope and Contents

1 item: one copy of "Company counterproposal - May 2, 1967." Approximately 50 sheets are stapled together, but the paging does not match all the way through--this may be incomplete. The cover sheet is headed, "Agreement," and reads in part, "This agreement (is) by and between THE TIMES MIRROR COMPANY...and INTER-NATIONAL PRINTING PRESSMEN & ASSISTANTS' UNION OF NORTH AMERICA, AFL-CIO," etc.

Box 141, Folder 3

Production Practices vs. contract 1962, 1968

Scope and Contents

6 items: 12-pp. columnar report (info. for 1960 - 1962), headed "Drivers - Union contract and Times-Mirror Company policy comparison, Teamsters Local No. 396 and Hillbro Newspaper Printing Company"; multi-page columnar report, titled "Summary of Times Production Practices compared with L.A. Contract Provisions," prepared by Wage & Salary Section of Personnel - 12/1962; memo, 1/10/1963, "Production Practices vs. Contract Booklet"; exchange of letters, 4/1968, between Otis Booth, Operations Dir., LAT, and Thomas Corcoran, Miami Herald, on "premium pay" for printers; letter, 4/26/1968, from Robert Flannes, LAT, to R.S. Robinson, on the Adolph Spina arbitration case.

Box 141, Folder 4

Stereotype NLRB Election 1960-1963

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items. Materials include: form letters to stereotype employees; memos on new equipment for the task; manning for packing mats; workloads, work issues including overtime; 3-pp. "Remarks to Stereotypers" (by "O / C" - Otis Chandler); memos from immediately before and after the 4/6/1961 vote by stereotypers; photographs of stereotyping equipment at The Oregonian (Portland); 1-pp. "Stereotype Seniority as of 11-1-'60"; etc.

Box 141, Folder 5

Pressroom - 1959 Campaign letters 1959

Scope and Contents

6 items. Form letters from Times-Mirror Company to "...all Times-Mirror pressroom employees and their families." Several letters (over Norman Chandler's signature) were sent in the weeks prior to the 4/16/1959 election in which pressroom employees would vote for or against union representation. On 4/1/1959, a letter went out with an attached sheet titled "Here are the facts," laying out in columns the "Local Union Shop" and "Times-Mirror Co." benefits. The vote went against the union, and on 4/24/1959 another letter was sent thanking the voters for the "strong endorsement of our policies and practices."

Box 141, Folder 6

Additional presses and press expansion 1955 - 1956

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items. Materials include: rough notes, sheets of financial figures, LAT memos, letters, etc., all dealing with LAT needs for new presses and related equipment, the setting up of a contract with Loyal S. Dixon Co., of Sun Valley, CA., and the logistics of the installation.

Box 141, Folder 7

Stereotype campaign 1967 1967

Scope and Contents

8 items. Materials include: 2-pp. memo, undated, "Kill the traveler's card argument"; 4-pp. memo, undated, "Campaign issues - union side"; 2-pp., "1963 Pressroom decertification election campaign"; two "draft" versions of 1/16/1967 memo to Times Stereotypers"; letter (with two attached flyers) from Los Angeles Stereotypers Union, No. 58, 3/21/1967, addressed "Dear Fellow Craftsmen," congratulating them "on winning their certification election," and with an "authorization for representation" card.

Box 141, Folder 8

Stereotype Bonus Pay Plan 1965

Scope and Contents

3 items, stapled: 5/28/1965 memo to All Stereotype Employees from Charles Chase on Stereotype Bonus Pay Plan; a sheet headed "Stereotype Bonus Plan (incl. "Purpose of Plan," and "Details of the Plan"; 6/1/1965 memo from Chase to Otis Booth and Robert Flannes, on Stereotype Bonus Pay Plan.

Box 141, Folder 9

Production - Employee Policies 1966 - 1967

Scope and Contents

approx. 7 items: 9-pp. report, undated, "Changes - Policy, including personnel and work methods; 4-pp. packet of information (stapled), 2/1966, "Production Overtime"; 3 memos (stapled) 1/1967, on incentive systems / bonuses, etc.

Box 141, Folder 10

Transportation - Employee policies 1953, 1962, 1966

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: memo, 9/23/1953, subject - "Production - General Driver Safety Contest"; memo, 3/5/1962, "Transportation Carriers Account"; memo, 5/29/1962, "Resequencing Transportation Runs" (incl. chart of proposed runs); related memo, 6/6/1962; series of 1964 memos on transportation costs / hauling expenses; stapled packet, 1964, headed "Time Variance Analysis of Los Angeles Times truck runs" (w/ chart); stapled packet of memos (w/ chart), 1966, on Transportation Overtime.

Box 141, Folder 11

Newsprint inventory 1962 - 1963

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: spreadsheets and other material related to newsprint inventories in 1962 and 1963.

Box 141, Folder 12

Pressmen negotiations (1 of 3) 1967

Scope and Contents

5 items: handwritten and typed versions of a note dated "3/18," addressed to "Sparks" ; 2-pp. list headed "Preliminary statement of matters to be considered in connection with coming negotiations with pressmen's union" ; single-sheet, "Agenda of matters to be discussed at Times meeting...March 20 at 2:00 p.m." ; approx. 45-pp. headed "Agreement."

Box 141, Folder 13

Pressmen negotiations (2 of 3) 1967

Scope and Contents

1 item: approx. 40-pp. - another copy or version of "Agreement" in previous folder.

Box 141, Folder 14

Pressmen negotiations (3 of 3) 1967

Scope and Contents

Approx. 6 items: stapled, 53-pp. "Agreement between The Times Mirror Company and International Printing Pressmen & Assistants' Union of North America, AFL-CIO and..." ; several related items.

Box 142

Business Department - Production & Studies & Reports

Box 142, Folder 1

Personnel Bios - Transportation 1971-1978

Scope and Contents

Completed forms with bio info for Production / Transportation personnel - includes Name, date of birth, Education, Previous work experience, positions held in Company and Company development (i.e. seminars, workshops). One set of originals, one set of photocopies.

Box 142, Folder 2

Power Plant Conversion Report 1946

Scope and Contents

1 item: 50+ pp. report in binder, with architectural and engineering drawings and other charts. Report is titled "Report on Converting Power Plant...Los Angeles Times Building , First and Spring Streets..."

Box 142, Folder 3

Stereotype Department - General Info 1951

Scope and Contents

1 item: report, approx. 40-pp., "General Information for Los Angeles Times Stereotype Department - 1951.Approx. 10 items: stack of bios for Transportation personnel ; several Among Ourselves articles on LAT Transportation, 1950s thru 1970s ; 3-pp. handwritten item, "Transportation Memories," received by LAT in 1982, written by John R. Shepherd, who started with LAT in 1926 ; several pieces of correspondence between LAT Archivist Carolyn Strickler and Robert McVay, who was working on an article about Pacific Electric's "Big Red Cars" (including the fact that LAT was, in part, delivered to other southern California cities via PE's trains ; other LAT materials related to Transportation.

Box 142, Folder 4

Satellite Plant Study (1 of 2) 1964

Scope and Contents

Multi-section report on study of satellite printing plant in Orange County. Split into two folders

Box 142, Folder 5

Satellite Plant Study (2 of 2) 1964

Scope and Contents

Multi-section report on study of satellite printing plant in Orange County. Split into two folders.

Box 142, Folder 6

Press Capacity Committee Meetings 1978

Scope and Contents

Notes, minutes and other material related to press capacity committee meetings, plus printed matter from the United States Patent Office. From Morgan Brassell.

Studies & Reports 1934-1979

Scope and Contents

Includes report of study by efficiency expert Guy Viskniskki and reports on other internal management and efficiency studies. Dates are 1934-1979.

Box 142

Business Department - Production & Studies & Reports

Box 142, Folder 7

Management Services Reports 1967-1979

Scope and Contents

Reports and related memos (most from Gene Mestel) during the period 1967 - 1979.

Box 142, Folder 8

Guy Viskniskki Survey (1 of 3) 1934

Scope and Contents

1 item: Viskniskki was an "efficiency expert," a role which today might be called a consultant. In 1934 his group released a wide-ranging report (480 pp., subject index on pp. 1 - 2) on the operations of LAT titled "A Survey of the Los Angeles Times." The report contains segments on the buildings, specific departments, employment policies, morale, etc. Viskniskki even tackled the touchy subject of nepotism, pointing out that a full 10% of LAT's employees at the time were relatives of Chandlers or other high-ranking executives, and pointing out the drawbacks of the situation. This report was originally labeled "Confidential." Split into three folders.

Box 142, Folder 9

Guy Viskniskki Survey (2 of 3) 1934

Scope and Contents

1 item: Viskniskki was an "efficiency expert," a role which today might be called a consultant. In 1934 his group released a wide-ranging report (480 pp., subject index on pp. 1 - 2) on the operations of LAT titled "A Survey of the Los Angeles Times." The report contains segments on the buildings, specific departments, employment policies, morale, etc. Viskniskki even tackled the touchy subject of nepotism, pointing out that a full 10% of LAT's employees at the time were relatives of Chandlers or other high-ranking executives, and pointing out the drawbacks of the situation. This report was originally labeled "Confidential." Split into three folders.

Box 142, Folder 10

Guy Viskniskki Survey (3 of 3) 1934

Scope and Contents

1 item: Viskniskki was an "efficiency expert," a role which today might be called a consultant. In 1934 his group released a wide-ranging report (480 pp., subject index on pp. 1 - 2) on the operations of LAT titled "A Survey of the Los Angeles Times." The report contains segments on the buildings, specific departments, employment policies, morale, etc. Viskniskki even tackled the touchy subject of nepotism, pointing out that a full 10% of LAT's employees at the time were relatives of Chandlers or other high-ranking executives, and pointing out the drawbacks of the situation. This report was originally labeled "Confidential." Split into three folders.

Special Information Services 1989-1995

Scope and Contents

Files on new methods of information delivery, including telephone systems and the World Wide Web. Date range is 1989-1995.

Box 143

Business Department - Special Information Systems

Box 143, Folder 1

Fax Editions 1989 - 1994

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items. Material includes: various Fax Editions, sometimes focusing on a nation, i.e., "Somalia Fax Edition," or "Saudi Arabia Fax Edition," or with subject focus, i.e., "NewsNotes" or "News Watch" - news in brief (international).

Box 143, Folder 2

New technology products 1993

Scope and Contents

2 items: 3-pp. memo, "(LAT) Technology Fair," 6/24/1993; 1-pp. "Fact Sheet," listing and describing "new sources of information available through The Times," including TimeLink, MovieFone, Financial Fax, Mortgage Rate Fax, and other services.

Box 143, Folder 3

TimesOnLine 1993

Scope and Contents

3 items: 1-pp. info sheet, "TimesOnLine - the editorial database of the Los Angeles Times"; 2-pp. report, "How do stories get to TimesOnLine? ...and Nexis, Dow Jones, & Dialog... Editorial Library - Database Construction"; one copy "Information Notes - (LAT) Editorial Library," 10-pp. listing of newspapers and wires available in full text, by state, with start date, Database (comp. name), and code, 10/27/1993.

Box 143, Folder 4

MovieFone. 1993

Scope and Contents

4 items. material includes: undated sheet headed "MovieFone...Los Angeles Times and MovieFone/777-Film announce exclusive marketing alliance"; sheet headed "Background on 777-FILM," followed by info; sheet headed "MovieFone - Key points to communicate re. Why We're Doing..."; sheet headed "2nd graph from L. Higby," followed by info on the agreement.

Box 143, Folder 5

TimesLink (1 of 2) 1994

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: samples of advertising and promotional material for TimesLink; article copy, Editor & Publisher, 7/16/1994, "Fax, CD-ROM, On-line services and newspapers"; a sturdy folder (w/ pockets) containing a complete promotional packet for TimesLink; 18-pp. "TimesLink Media Q & A," originating with Laura Morgan's office, 10/5/1994; 45-pp. transcript, "TimesLink/Newsday Direct Launch News Teleconference, L.A.- NYC, 10/26/1994; 3-pp. copy of article, a review of TimesLink from Interactive Publishing Alert, 12/1994, (cover sheet is dated 12/19,1994). Split into two folders.

Box 143, Folder 6

TimesLink (2 of 2) 1994

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: samples of advertising and promotional material for TimesLink; article copy, Editor & Publisher, 7/16/1994, "Fax, CD-ROM, On-line services and newspapers"; a sturdy folder (w/ pockets) containing a complete promotional packet for TimesLink; 18-pp. "TimesLink Media Q & A," originating with Laura Morgan's office, 10/5/1994; 45-pp. transcript, "TimesLink/Newsday Direct Launch News Teleconference, L.A.- NYC, 10/26/1994; 3-pp. copy of article, a review of TimesLink from Interactive Publishing Alert, 12/1994, (cover sheet is dated 12/19,1994). Split into two folders.

Box 143, Folder 7

Pacific Telesis 1994

Scope and Contents

3 items: 28-pp. transcript of PTEPS/Times Teleconference, with a table of contents, 1/13/1994; 4-pp. news release, "CEO appointed, final agreement signed for Times, Pacific Telesis joint venture"; 10/17/1994; one "Management Bulletin" announcing appointment of Jeffrey Killeen as chief executive officer of ESS Ventures, "the joint venture formed by Pacific Telesis Electronic Publishing Services (PTEPS) and The Times," 10/19/1994.

Box 143, Folder 8

Online newspapers 1994 - 1995

Scope and Contents

7 items. Materials include: newspaper and magazine article copies on startups of online services by publishing companies. All are from 1994 - 1995. Editor & Publisher (3), Advertising Age, NewMedia, others. Also 14-pp. of remarks by Chip Perry & Dan Fisher at Interactive Newspaper Conference, "Online Services: Where is the business?"

Circulation Department 1936-1993

Physical Description: 5 boxes

Scope and Contents

The circulation department was responsible for subscription services and delivery of the newspaper. Date range is 1936-1993.

Correspondence and Records 1936-1988

Scope and Contents

Correspondence to and from Norman Chandler, Bert Tiffany, Otis Chandler, John Popham, Ray Marx, and other Circulation Department executives. Also, circulation statistics, memoranda, reports, and Christmas cards with photographs and names of Circulation Department employees. Date range is 1936-1988.

Box 144

Circulation Department - Correspondence & Records

Box 144, Folder 1

Correspondence - Norman Chandler 1936 - 1960

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: letters and memos on a wide range of subjects to and from the office of Norman Chandler over a long period (1936 - 1960s). Notable items: 12-pp. "(TM Co.) 1967 Annual Meeting of the Shareholders ; 2-pp. memo on "Antitrust Compliance" (1966) and related material ; form letter / invitation over NC's signature for "an event of historic significant in the 79 years of the Los Angles Times... a luncheon on Monday, April 11th [1960]... in the Bowl of the Biltmore Hotel" (at this luncheon Otis Chandler's appointment as Publisher was announced) .

Box 144, Folder 2

Correspondence - Otis Chandler (1 of 2) 1957 - 1971

Scope and Contents

120+ items: letters, memos, reports, charts and other material, much of it to or from the office of Otis Chandler in the period 1957 - 1971 and dealing with aspects of circulation. Correspondents include John Popham and Ray Marx. Split into two folders.

Box 144, Folder 3

Correspondence - Otis Chandler (2 of 2) 1957 - 1971

Scope and Contents

120+ items: letters, memos, reports, charts and other material, much of it to or from the office of Otis Chandler in the period 1957 - 1971 and dealing with aspects of circulation. Correspondents include John Popham and Ray Marx. Split into two folders.

Box 144, Folder 4

Annual Averages 1922 - 1961

Scope and Contents

Approx. 80 sheets: Annual reports on costs, revenue, and earnings of the Circulation Department. Also, "Comparative Statement(s) of Circulation Figures" over several time frames, related memos, reports and notes.

Box 144, Folder 5

Record Books 1937 - 1986

Scope and Contents

One bound item - labeled "Record Book," (of Ray Marx) with news clippings, handwritten notes, financial figures and other material related to circulation (1937 - 1963) and loose pages from a typed journal running from 1963 - 1986. It is unclear who wrote the later material.

Box 144, Folder 6

Suburban Zones/Sections Report 1987

Scope and Contents

2 items: "cover" memo dated 10/15/1987 - "Summary of Zones" ; approx. 20-pp. report, "Suburban Sections & Editions," with charts.

Box 144, Folder 7

Christmas cards (1 of 2) circa 1960-1969

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: a selection of Christmas cards sent out by various Circulation divisions and offices during the 1960s. The cards feature a holiday motif, a greeting and a photo, with names, of the LAT employees in the local divisions or offices. Organized by division, split into two folders.

Box 144, Folder 8

Christmas cards (2 of 2) circa 1960-1969

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: a selection of Christmas cards sent out by various Circulation divisions and offices during the 1960s. The cards feature a holiday motif, a greeting and a photo, with names, of the LAT employees in the local divisions or offices. Organized by division, split into two folders.

Box 145

Circulation Department - Correspondence & Records & Periodicals

Box 145, Folder 1

Price increases 1935 - 1982

Scope and Contents

Approx. 50 items: memos on price increase, complaints about increases, reports on the history of "Street sale prices since 1940" (1978) ; news brief clips about subscription costs ; other related material.

Box 145, Folder 2

Circulation growth 1982 - 1986

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: assorted memos related to circulation growth ; 36-pp. report - "Circulation Growth Recommendations," 5/1982.

Box 145, Folder 3

Times Marketing memo - Circulation 1988

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: incomplete collection of "Times Marketing Memo--Circulation," most are from 1988, with several from 1/1989. Information in the memos includes "Home Delivery" and "Sales Copy" figures, plus "Total Net Circulation," "New Subscriptions," plus revenue information.

Periodicals 1952-1993

Scope and Contents

Monthly magazines and newsletters for newsboys, Times Dealers, and staff of the Circulation Department. Titles include Young Timers, Circulation News, Activity Sheet, Our Times, Around the Dial, and Circulation Times. Each includes profiles of employees, promotions information, personal news, and photographs. Date range is 1952-1993.

Box 145

Circulation Department - Correspondence & Records & Periodicals

Box 145, Folder 4

Young Timers 1952 - 1957

Scope and Contents

4 items: four issues of Young Timers, a magazine/newsletter for LAT newsboys - Nov. - Dec. 1952, Sept. - Oct. 1955, Jan. - Feb. 1956, July - August 1957.

Box 145, Folder 5

Circulation News 1963 - 1964

Scope and Contents

10 items: ten monthly issues of Circulation News, December 1963 through December 1964 (incomplete run).

Box 145, Folder 6

Circulation News 1966

Scope and Contents

6 items: six monthly issues of Circulation News - January, March, May, June, September and December.

Box 145, Folder 7

Circulation News 1967

Scope and Contents

9 items: nine monthly issues of Circulation News - February, March, May, July, August, September, October, November and December.

Box 145, Folder 8

Circulation News 1968

Scope and Contents

10 items: nine monthly issues of Circulation News for 1968 - Jan. - Feb., March, May, June, July, August, September, October and November - plus a typed note inserted to explain missing April issue.

Box 145, Folder 9

Circulation News 1969

Scope and Contents

12 items: all twelve monthly issues of Circulation News for 1969.

Box 145, Folder 10

Circulation News 1970

Scope and Contents

10 items: ten monthly issues of Circulation News for 1970 - January, February, March, April, May, June, July, Aug. - Sept., October and November.

Box 145, Folder 11

Circulation News 1971

Scope and Contents

5 items: five issues of Circulation News for 1971 - Dec. ('70) - Jan. - Feb. - March, April - May, July, September.

Box 145, Folder 12

Circulation News 1972

Scope and Contents

9 items: nine issues of Circulation News for 1972 - Dec. ('71) - January, February, March, April, June, August, September, October and December.

Box 145, Folder 13

Circulation News 1973

Scope and Contents

10 items: ten monthly issues of Circulation News for 1973 - January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October and December.

Box 145, Folder 14

Circulation News 1974

Scope and Contents

7 items: seven issues of Circulation News for 1974 - Jan. - Feb., March - April, May, June, July - August, September and November.

Box 145, Folder 15

Circulation News 1975

Scope and Contents

7 items: seven issues of Circulation News for 1975 - January, February, March - April, June, July, September and October.

Box 145, Folder 16

Activity Sheet 1978

Scope and Contents

4 items: three issues of Activity Sheet for 1978 - May, June and August. Publication of Circulation Accounts. Handwritten note on buck slip - "Activity Sheet ... became part of Circulation Times thereafter..." (i.e., after Aug. 1978).

Box 145, Folder 17

Our Times 1978

Scope and Contents

2 items: two monthly issues of Our Times, November and December, 1978.

Box 146

Circulation Department - Periodicals

Box 146, Folder 1

Our Times 1979

Scope and Contents

13 items: monthly issues of Our Times, January through December, 1979, plus a directory with photos, names and job titles - "Who's Who in the Circulation Subscriber Service Center" [ca. 1979].

Box 146, Folder 2

Around the Dial 1979

Scope and Contents

2 items: two issues of Around the Dial, the newsletter of LAT telephone sales rooms - March and May, 1979.

Box 146, Folder 3

Our Times / Circulation Times 1980

Scope and Contents

12 items: twelve issues of the monthly Subscriber Service Center newsletter, named Our Times from January through September, Circulation Times from October through December 1980.

Box 146, Folder 4

Circulation Times 1981

Scope and Contents

11 items: eleven monthly issues of Circulation Times for January through November, 1981.

Box 146, Folder 5

Circulation Times 1982

Scope and Contents

12 items: all twelve monthly issues of Circulation Times for 1982.

Box 146, Folder 6

Circulation Times 1983

Scope and Contents

11 items: eleven monthly issues of Circulation Times for 1983 (August is missing).

Box 146, Folder 7

Circulation Times 1984

Scope and Contents

11 items: eleven monthly issues of Circulation Times (January is missing).

Box 146, Folder 8

Circulation Times 1985

Scope and Contents

12 items: all twelve monthly issues of Circulation Times for 1985.

Box 146, Folder 9

Circulation Times 1986

Scope and Contents

10 items: monthly issues of Circulation Times - January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and Nov. - Dec. combined issue.

Box 147

Circulation Department - Periodicals

Box 147, Folder 1

Circulation Times 1987

Scope and Contents

12 items: all twelve monthly issues of Circulation Times for 1987.

Box 147, Folder 2

Circulation Times 1988

Scope and Contents

9 items: all monthly issues of Circulation Times for 1988 - January, February, March, April, May - June, July, August, Sept. - Oct., Nov. - Dec.

Box 147, Folder 3

Circulation Times 1989

Scope and Contents

5 items: five issues of Circulation Times for 1989 - Jan. - Feb., March - April, July - August, Sept. - Oct. and December.

Box 147, Folder 4

Circulation Times 1990

Scope and Contents

5 items: five issues of Circulation Times for 1990 - Jan. - Feb., March - April, May - June, July - August and Sept. - Oct.

Box 147, Folder 5

Circulation Times 1991

Scope and Contents

4 items: four issues of Circulation Times for 1991 - Jan. - Feb., May - June, July - August and Nov. - Dec.

Box 147, Folder 6

Circulation Times 1992

Scope and Contents

6 items: six issues of Circulation Times for 1992 - Jan. - Feb., March - April, May - June, July - August, Sept. - Oct. and Nov. - Dec.

Box 147, Folder 7

Circulation Times 1993

Scope and Contents

4 items: four issues of Circulation Times for 1993 - Jan. - Feb., March - April, May - June and Sept. - Oct.

Oversize 1931-1976

Scope and Contents

Scrapbooks and charts. Date range is 1931-1976.

Box 672

Circulation Department - Oversize

Oversize 1931 - 1976

Scope and Contents

Scrapbook of articles related to Times Printing and Binding, new Times Building plant, etc. 1931 - 1935 ; Ring-bound publication - 10 Tumultuous Years, 1946. Looks at LAT circulation achievements during World War II. ; Ring-bound publication - Los Angeles Times Advertising Linage and Circulation 1955 - 1966 ; Los Angeles Times Circulation, Advertising Linage, Revenue and Profit 1955 - 1965 ; hand-drawn chart of Sunday circulation 1960 - 1977 ; Ring-bound publication - Advertising Linage of Top Ten Newspapers.

Employee Relations 1941-1994

Physical Description: 34 boxes

Scope and Contents

This series includes materials for the Personnel and Human Resources deapartments for Times Mirror and the Los Angeles Times. It also includes items related to the various management programs at Times Mirror. Date range is 1941-1994.

Bell, Paul W. Files 1946-1952

Scope and Contents

One folder of correspondence from Paul W. Bell, first director of the Personnel Department, on a variety of department-related topics. Date range is 1946-1952.

Box 148

Employee Relations - Bell, Paul W. And Boswell, James

Box 148, Folder 1

Paul W. Bell Files 1946 - 1950

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: memos, letters and articles related to LAT Personnel policies from the files of Paul Bell.

Boswell, James Files 1985-1991

Scope and Contents

James Boswell was director of Human Resources at Times Mirror during the 1980s. His files are in four sub-series. The first, chronological files, consists of correspondence and other materials arranged chronologically by month and date. The second, correspondence, consists of memoranda and notes arranged by person, including correspondence to and from James Boswell. There may be some duplication with items in the Chronological Files. The third sub-series, speeches, is organized alphabetically by group, then alphabetically by speech. It includes drafts, final copies with slide cues, and correspondence related to the group or the speech itself. The final sub-series, subject files, is organized alphabetically by subject. Subjects include the Pfaffinger Foundation, unions, budgets, and organizations. Date range is 1985-1991.

Box 148

Employee Relations - Bell, Paul W. And Boswell, James

Box 148, Folder 2

Chronological Files - August 1989 1989

Scope and Contents

6 items. Subjects include: new Tom Johnson "intro" to the revised Employee Handbook" ; letter inviting Michael Josephson, Pres., Josephson Institute for the Advancement of Ethics, to speak at future TM / LAT management meetings ; voucher processing.

Box 148, Folder 3

Chronological Files - September 1989 1989

Scope and Contents

1 item: memo, 9/21/1989, from Jim Boswell to John Nichols on acceptable standard of employee behavior, regarding a Mr. Pena.

Box 148, Folder 4

Chronological Files - October 1989 1989

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: collection of letters and memos on a wide variety of subjects. All dated 10/1989.

Box 148, Folder 5

Chronological Files - November 1989 1989

Scope and Contents

Approx. 55 items: collection of letters and memos on a wide variety of subjects. All dated 11/1989.

Box 148, Folder 6

Chronological Files - December 1989 1989

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: collection of letters and memos on a wide variety of subjects. All dated 12/1989.

Box 148, Folder 7

Chronological Files - January 1990 1990

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: collection of letters and memos on a wide variety of subjects. All dated 1/1990.

Box 148, Folder 8

Chronological Files - February 1990 1990

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: collection of letters and memos on a wide variety of subjects. All dated 2/1990.

Box 148, Folder 9

Chronological Files - March 1990 1990

Scope and Contents

Approx. 75 items: collection of letters and memos on a wide variety of subjects. All dated 3/1990.

Box 148, Folder 10

Chronological Files - April 1990 1990

Scope and Contents

Approx. 70 items: collection of letters and memos on a wide variety of subjects. All dated 4/1990.

Box 148, Folder 11

Chronological Files - May 1990 1990

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: collection of letters and memos on a wide variety of subjects. All dated 5/1990.

Box 148, Folder 12

Chronological Files - June 1990 1990

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: collection of letters and memos on a wide variety of subjects. All dated 6/1990.

Box 149

Employee Relations - Boswell, James

Box 149, Folder 1

Chronological Files - July 1990 1990

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: collection of letters and memos on a wide variety of subjects. All dated 7/1990.

Box 149, Folder 2

Chronological Files - August 1990 1990

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: collection of letters and memos on a wide variety of subjects. All dated 8/1990.

Box 149, Folder 3

Chronological Files - September 1990 1990

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: collection of letters and memos on a wide variety of subjects. All dated 9/1990.

Box 149, Folder 4

Chronological Files - October 1990 1990

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: collection of letters and memos on a wide variety of subjects. All dated 10/1990.

Box 149, Folder 5

Chronological Files - November 1990 1990

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: collection of letters and memos on a wide variety of subjects. All dated 11/1990.

Box 149, Folder 6

Chronological Files - December 1990 1990

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: collection of letters and memos on a wide variety of subjects. All dated 12/1990. Also copies of David Shaw series, "Minorities and The Press."

Box 149, Folder 7

Chronological Files - January 1991 1991

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: collection of letters and memos on a wide variety of subjects. All dated 1/1991.

Box 149, Folder 8

Chronological Files - February 1991 1991

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: collection of letters and memos on a wide variety of subjects. All dated 2/1991.

Box 149, Folder 9

Correspondence - Duncan, James 1988

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items.

Box 149, Folder 10

Correspondence - Laventhol, David 1989 - 1990

Scope and Contents

Approx. 90 items.

Box 149, Folder 11

Correspondence - Meier, Stephen 1989 - 1990

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items.

Box 150

Employee Relations - Boswell, James

Box 150, Folder 1

Correspondence - Nickols, John 1989 - 1990

Scope and Contents

Approx. 75 items.

Box 150, Folder 2

Correspondence - Niese, William 1988 - 1991

Scope and Contents

Approx. 65 items.

Box 150, Folder 3

Correspondence - To Schlosberg, Richard 1988 - 1990

Scope and Contents

Approx. 70 items.

Box 150, Folder 4

Correspondence - From Schlosberg, Richard 1988 - 1990

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items.

Box 150, Folder 5

Correspondence - Sperry, William 1990 - 1991

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items.

Box 150, Folder 6

Correspondence - To Valenti, Michael 1988 - 1990

Scope and Contents

Approx. 70 items.

Box 150, Folder 7

Correspondence - From Valenti, Michael 1988 - 1991

Scope and Contents

Approx. 80 items.

Box 150, Folder 8

Correspondence - Miscellaneous 1988

Scope and Contents

Topics include the Rotary Club of Los Angeles. Correspondents include Jim Shaffer, Gerald Alcantar, Colin Lindsay, and Dennis Hunn.

Box 151

Employee Relations - Boswell, James

Box 151, Folder 1

Speeches - American Newspaper Publishers Association 1983 - 1990

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items. Speech transcripts on various subjects (some duplicates): 1988 at California Newspaper Publishers Association (ANPA)., "The human resources challenge in the year 2010" ; 1984 at ANPA, "Communications - a two-way street" ; ANPA Operations Management Conference, Las Vegas, 1983, Performance appraisal in a changing environment" ; Performance appraisal and productivity" ; ANPA, 1990, "Law Enforcement Resources" ; ANPA Labor & Personnel Relations Conference, 1988, on "building and maintaining talented newsrooms" ; related letters and memos.

Box 151, Folder 2

Speeches - Glendale Chamber of Commerce 1987

Scope and Contents

6 items. Transcripts of various speeches (in some cases more than one draft) of 1987: "Management Styles," and "Management Styles - Lessons from the Past" ; related letters and memos.

Box 151, Folder 3

Speeches - Los Angeles Times 1985 - 1989

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items. Transcripts of speeches delivered by James Boswell on various subjects: RSI - Repetitive Strain Injuries ; Employee and Public Relations ; Management Conference, 1985 ; Perspectives on Leadership ; Management Styles ; Lessons from the Past ; and remarks for first graduation of the Reading Lab.

Box 151, Folder 4

Speeches - Tulsa University 1987

Scope and Contents

4 items. Addresses delivered when Boswell returned to Tulsa University "to be recognized as a distinguished alumni." Transcripts include: two copies of "JDB remarks - TU Alumni," 10/31/1987 ; "Thoughts, notes, acceptance remarks ; "Management Styles - Lessons from the Past."

Box 151, Folder 5

Speeches - Women's Coalition 1987

Scope and Contents

2 items: 3-pp. transcript of "Welcome remarks...Jim Boswell," undated, delivered to the League of Women Voters of Los Angeles County ; 14-pp. transcript of "Speech by Narda Zacchino - delivered Saturday (9/26/1987) at Women's Coalition of Orange County, Political Women III Conference

Box 151, Folder 6

Speeches - "Back to the Future" 1986-1989

Scope and Contents

Quest for Quality Conference., Vail, CO, 1986, "Back to the Future" ; reprint of "Back to the Future" from Executive Speeches and correspondence

Box 151, Folder 7

Speeches - "Listening to Employees" 1988-1989

Scope and Contents

Transcripts and drafts of "Listening to Employees." Correspondence.

Box 151, Folder 8

Speeches - "Literacy: A Lucrative Investment" 1987

Scope and Contents

Copies of "Literacy: A Lucrative Investment" and materials relating to a business and industry breakfast at which the speech was given.

Box 151, Folder 9

"Los Angeles Times History" circa 1984

Scope and Contents

Short speech on the history of the Los Angeles Times.

Box 152

Employee Relations - Boswell, James

Box 152, Folder 1

Speeches - Performance Appraisals circa 1984

Scope and Contents

1-sheet list, "Practical Results of Changing Values" ; 24-pp. speech manuscript, (Jim Boswell) "Avoiding the pitfalls of discrimination through performance appraisal," transcripts of "Performance Appraisal and Productivity" and "Performance Appraisal: Does it have a place in today's management environment?" Also, printed copy of "Making the Performance Appraisal Work" from the series "Studies in Employee Relations."

Box 152, Folder 2

Speeches - Miscellaneous 1982-1988

Scope and Contents

A collection of speech drafts, notes, and manuscripts, some undated: speech to Council on Union-free environment ; "Staying productive by staying well," 1984 ; "Communications - a two way street" ; "Inner workings of a newspaper," 1985 ; speech to "Century City Rotary Club," 10/30/1985. Miscellaneous notes and pieces kept within the "speeches" files.

Box 152, Folder 3

Subjects - American Newspaper Publishers Association (1 of 2) 1990

Scope and Contents

40+ items: letters, memos, program information, lists, and other materials related to the 104th Annual ANPA Convention in Los Angeles, April 23 - 25, 1990. Split into two folders.

Box 152, Folder 4

Subjects - American Newspaper Publishers Association (2 of 2) 1990

Scope and Contents

40+ items: letters, memos, program information, lists, and other materials related to the 104th Annual ANPA Convention in Los Angeles, April 23 - 25, 1990. Split into two folders.

Box 152, Folder 5

Subjects - American Press Institute 1989

Scope and Contents

Correspondence regarding a visit to the Los Angeles Times building by students from the American Press Institute, Pomona, including brief biographical sketches of the students. Annotated fact sheet about the Los Angeles Times.

Box 152, Folder 6

Subjects - American Red Cross 1989 - 1991

Scope and Contents

25+ items: a collection of memos, letters, brochures and other materials related to Jim Boswell's role as a member of the Board of Directors of the L.A. Chapter of the American Red Cross.

Box 152, Folder 7

Subjects - Budget Cuts 1988

Scope and Contents

2 items: memo, 11/30/1988, from Boswell to Linda Lloyd Da Silva on Dick Schlosberg asking staffers to "take another look at (the) 1989 budget to see if further reduction could be made" ; memo, 12/16/1988, on "further budget reductions."

Box 152, Folder 8

Subjects - Budget-fest II 1990

Scope and Contents

Approx. 18 items: memos, reports, lists and charts related to LAT salary expenses, security services expense. various cost containment plans, etc.

Box 152, Folder 9

Subjects - Budget Reports 1988 - 1989

Scope and Contents

Approx. 8 items: multiple-page printout related to 1989 LAT budget ; interoffice letters from Boswell to Tom Johnson and Dick Schlosberg related to various aspects of Security Services.

Box 153

Employee Relations - Boswell, James

Box 153, Folder 1

Subjects - Cost Containment (1 of 2) 1988 - 1989

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: collection of memos, charts, reports and other material on LAT's 1989 budget and related cost containment efforts. Among the major items are: 18-pp. headed "Management Information Summary of The Los Angeles Times" ; 30-pp. headed 1989 Budget Review Meetings.

Box 153, Folder 2

Subjects - Cost Containment (2 of 2) 1988 - 1989

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: collection of memos, lists, reports and related material within the wider subject of cost containment. More specific subjects include cost of employee recognition events, security services, medical department, history center, pc training lab costs, etc.

Box 153, Folder 3

Subjects - Cost Reduction 1990

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: memos, charts, reports and related material on the LAT cost containment and budget revision plan of 1988.

Box 153, Folder 4

Subjects - Directory Assistance 1988

Scope and Contents

7 items: memos, reports and guidelines related to the out of control use of directory assistance by LAT staffers (costing over $90,000 per year when these reports came out).

Box 153, Folder 5

Subjects - Disney 1989

Scope and Contents

2 items: cover note from Boswell to archivist Carolyn (Strickler) mentioning "Conrad, Jack Smith...Jerry Hulse" ; letter, 3/24/1989, from Michael Eisner of Walt Disney Co. to Tom Johnson, LAT Publisher, requesting a donation to support Landmark West School, "Southern California's only nonprofit school specifically serving high potential dyslexic children."

Box 153, Folder 6

Subjects - Deutsch Shea & Evans 1990

Scope and Contents

5 items: an exchange of memos related to whether or not LAT was best served by using an outside advertising firm (Deutsch, Shea & Evans) for certain services rather than in-house personnel.

Box 153, Folder 7

Subjects - Editorial Merit Raises 1988

Scope and Contents

2 items: copy of cover note about merit raises ; 4-pp. memo on merit raises from George Cotliar to William Thomas and Shelby Coffey III, 7/25/1988.

Box 153, Folder 8

Subjects - Employee benefits 1988

Scope and Contents

4 items: 7-pp. report headed "Expenses eligible and ineligible for reimbursement through the health care spending account" ; cover letter and newsletter, 18-pp. Issue Brief from EBRI (Employee Benefit Research Institute) ; article tear sheet from Presstime, 7/1988, "Employee benefits expand."

Box 153, Folder 9

Subjects - Employee Relations - New Programs 1988 - 1989

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: collection of memos, letters, charts and reports on a number of company issues including cost containment, annual budgets, ride sharing, LAT medical department, automation of records, (college) tuition reimbursement, etc.

Box 153, Folder 10

Subjects - Labor - Local 10N 1990

Scope and Contents

Approx. 45 items: memos, reports, lists and other materials related to LAT "anti" efforts and Local 10N. Some material deals with LAT salaries comparative to union scale ; 12-pp. report from LAT Archivist Craig St. Clair to Jim Boswell, 10/24/1990, "(LAT-) Organized Labor History" ; material produced by Newspaper Pressmen's Local 10-N or other union entities ; material produced by LAT to counter union efforts ; internal LAT correspondence related to pro or anti union moves.

Box 154

Employee Relations - Boswell, James

Box 154, Folder 1

Subjects - Labor unions 1989 - 1991

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: memos, reports, lists and other materials related to union organizing attempts at LAT - 3-pp. "Company statement of position, Dick Schlosberg - Video" ; 5-pp. "Progress report - 6/21/1989, Pressrooms Project" ; 4-pp. "Program to 'Deunionize' the culture" ; 4-pp. "Outline of CRI Issues.". Some material deals with LAT salaries comparative to union scale.

Box 154, Folder 2

Subjects - Los Angeles Times - Employees 1988

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items. Collection of copies of material dealing with major issues LAT faced in the 1933 - 1956 time period: letters between Asst. Treasurer H.E. Downing, Asst. Gen. Manger Norman Chandler and Advert. Manager Walter Pfaffenberger (1935) dealing with proposed creation of a Personnel Dept., hiring practices and compensation rates ; the 1937 creation of the Personnel Department ; 5-pp. "text of Norman Chandler's 1947 Christmas speech (which) stressed the continuity of employment at The Times, the feeling of family among employer and employee and alluded to the threat of communism" ; messages from the publisher reflecting the increasing size and complexity of LAT operations.

Box 154, Folder 3

Subjects - Los Angeles Times History Center 1987 - 1990

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: collection of letters, memos, budgets and other items related to the LAT History Center. Carolyn Strickler and Craig St. Clair were LAT archivists in this time frame.

Box 154, Folder 4

Subjects - McKinley Project Team 1988

Scope and Contents

1 item: 3-pp. memo, 1/28/1988, on "Orange County Marketing Planning Project.

Box 154, Folder 5

Subjects - Marketing Research 1985 - 1988

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: multipage "Confidential" report, 6/27/1986, on "New York Times' National Edition," by Dickson Louie (with appendices including charts, lists, chronologies) ; multipage report, "Target Marketing at The New York Times," 5/9/1985 ; planning chart of 1986-87 for the LAT National Edition ; multipage info packet including agenda of 11/1/1988 LAT / Anti-Defamation League luncheon, draft copies of opening and closing remarks by Tom Johnson, and a guest list ; related items.

Box 154, Folder 6

Subjects - Nationwide Cellular Services 1989 - 1991

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: collection of Boswell's payroll deduction forms related to cellular service.

Box 154, Folder 7

Subjects - Newsday 1989 - 1990

Scope and Contents

4 items: booklet, "Newsday and New York Newsday...Moving toward the Future" (ca. 1989) ; memo from Diane McNulty to David Laventhol on how her office (Meida Relations) had been dealing with inquiries from the press about rumors of coming layoffs at Newsday, 1/8/1990 ; Management Bulletin from Dick Schlosberg on "changes effective February 19, 1990, plus cover sheet ; memo from Laura Morgan to Jeff Klein, 1/22/1990, on "Newsday faxing."

Box 154, Folder 8

Subjects - Olympic Plant 1989 - 1990

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: memos and other information related to the placing of a "time capsule" at the Olympic Plant ; 8/1990 booklet commemorating the opening of the plant in June, 1990 ; misc. related items.

Box 154, Folder 9

Subjects - Pacific Southwest Realty / Ready Teller Agreement 1988

Scope and Contents

9 items: 8-pp. "Agreement - Ready Teller -- between Los Angeles Times, a Division of The Times Mirror Company and Pacific Southwest Realty Company, a Delaware Corporation" (several copies of this) ; blue prints / site plans for ReadyTeller at LAT Orange County facility ; 8-pp. "Agreement - Ready Teller -- between Los Angeles Times, a Division of The Times Mirror Company and Pacific Southwest Realty Company, a Delaware Corporation," (9/26/1988) ; blue prints / site plans for ReadyTeller Machine at L.A. Times (Orange County facility) stamped 6/21/1988.

Box 154, Folder 10

Subjects - Parking tax 1990

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: memos, letters and other information on subjects including parking tax instituted by the City of Los Angeles in the summer of 1990.

Box 154, Folder 11

Subjects - Paydays 1989 - 1990

Scope and Contents

2 items: memo with several attached sheets of info on "moving payday" from Weds. to Thurs. ; memo from Boswell to Jim Kern on "Rams Suite"

Box 154, Folder 12

Subjects - Pfaffinger Foundation - Annual Meeting 1988

Scope and Contents

Materials for the annual meeting on May 4, 1988.

Box 154, Folder 13

Subjects - Pfaffinger Foundation - Financial statements 1987 - 1988

Scope and Contents

Financial statements and correspondence regarding them.

Box 155

Employee Relations - Boswell, James

Box 155, Folder 1

Subjects - Pfaffinger Foundation - Policy Manual undated

Scope and Contents

Pfaffinger Foundation - Policy and Procedure Manual.

Box 155, Folder 2

Subjects - Pfaffinger Foundation - Scholarship program 1987 - 1988

Scope and Contents

Tabbed info on Pfaffinger Foundation.

Box 155, Folder 3

Subjects - Recycling 1990 - 1991

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: collection of memos and announcements related to recycling and ecological concerns at LAT ; 3-pp. report headed "Facts about The Times' recycling programs" (1990) ; two copies of Jim Boswell memo of 1/18/1991 on recycling ; (several dupes of) a single-sheet version of "Facts about The Times' recycling programs."

Box 155, Folder 4

Subjects - Regulatory Compliance 1989

Scope and Contents

2 items: memo from John Nichols to Bill Niese on "Regulatory Compliance," 8/31/1989 ; 2-pp. list of law/regulation descriptions, headed "Safety and Environmental Affairs Department," showing LAT to be 90 - 100% in compliance in fourteen categories.

Box 155, Folder 5

Subjects - Reorganization 1987

Scope and Contents

4 items, including dupes: memo from Tom Johnson to "Management Personnel," 12/22/1987, on organizational changes announced by Jim Boswell involving Jim Duncan, Mike Valenti and John Nichols ; organizational chart reflecting these changes headed "Vice President Employee & Public Relations," which also show Wayne Buck as "Director of Medical Services."

Box 155, Folder 6

Subjects - Reserve Call-up Policy 1990

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: collection of 1990 memos and other material on LAT's leave of absence and (military) reserve call-up policy in the lead-up to the Gulf War.

Box 155, Folder 7

Subjects - Supervisory & Staff Salary Range Adjustments 1987

Scope and Contents

4 items: memos and charts related to supervisory and staff salaries.

Box 155, Folder 8

Subjects - Special Compensation Recognition Program 1988

Scope and Contents

approx. 25 items:Special Performance Recognition forms with info on why specific employees won a financial award and giving the amount ; related memos.

Box 155, Folder 9

Subjects - Uniforms 1990

Scope and Contents

1 item: memo from Don Clark to Jeff Hall and Linda da Silva, 2/28/1990, on uniforms and clothing allowances at LAT.

Simpson, James Files 1981-1994

Scope and Contents

Simpson was Vice President, Human Resources, for the Times Mirror Company in the 1980s and 1990s. Files from Simpson, arranged chronologically. One folder of correspondence. Seven folders on the topic of compensation, including stock options, incentive plans, and insurance options. Date range is 1981-1994.

Box 156

Employee Relations - Simpson, James

Box 156, Folder 1

Chronological Files 1981 - 1983 1981 - 1983

Scope and Contents

Approx. 16 items: memos, reports, minutes of meetings and other material related to Executive Personnel and Compensation Committee activities, 1981 - 1983.

Box 156, Folder 2

Chronological Files 1984 - 1987 1984 - 1987

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: memos, reports, charts, agendas and minutes of meetings and other material related to Executive Personnel and Compensation Committee activities, 1984 - 1987.

Box 156, Folder 3

Chronological Files 1988 - 1990 1988 - 1990

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: Approx. memos, reports, charts, agendas and minutes of meetings and other material related to Executive Personnel and Compensation Committee activities, 1988 - 1994.

Box 156, Folder 4

Chronological Files 1991 - 1994 1991 - 1994

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: Approx. memos, reports, charts, agendas and minutes of meetings and other material related to Executive Personnel and Compensation Committee activities, 1991 - 1994.

Box 156, Folder 5

Chronological Files Undated undated

Scope and Contents

6 items: miscellaneous material related to the activities of the Executive Personnel and Compensation Committee, including some handwritten notes [by Simpson?].

Box 156, Folder 6

Correspondence 1987 - 1993

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: letters and memos of James R. Simpson, VP of Human Resources for Times Mirror, 1987 - 1993.n

Box 156, Folder 7

Executive Personnel and Compensation Committee Minutes 1991 - 1993

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: minutes of several meetings of the committee and related material, 1991 - 1993.

Box 157

Employee Relations - Simpson, James

Box 157, Folder 1

Executive and Personnel Compensation Committee materials 1982 - 1989

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: memos and reports, circa 1982 ; minutes of meetings, reports and other information related to activities of the Executive Personnel and Compensation Committee.

Box 157, Folder 2

Executive Compensation 1981 - 1987

Scope and Contents

Memos, reports and charts related to executive compensation at Times Mirror. "Review of Executive Compensation and Benefits Practices for Times Mirror..." (10/22/1987).

Box 157, Folder 3

Compensation 1985 - 1991

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: memos, reports, charts and other material related to compensation, stock options and incentive plans, ca. 1990.

Box 157, Folder 4

Long-term Incentive Plan 1993 - 1994

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: reports, charts and other material related to the Times MIrror Long-term Incentive Plan, 1994.

Box 157, Folder 5

Corporate Management Bonus-Incentive Plan 1993

Scope and Contents

5 items: several versions, both "draft" and "final," of a Times Mirror Company Corporate Management Bonus-Incentive Plan, 1993, plus related notes.

Box 157, Folder 6

Retired Officer Medical and Life Insurance 1992 - 1994

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: some handwritten notes ; letters ; reports ; drafts of meeting minutes of the Executive Personnel and Compensation Committee of the TM Board of Directors, 1992 - 1994.

Executive Rosters 1966-1982

Scope and Contents

One box of rosters for the Times Mirror Company. Date range is 1966-1982.

Box 158

Employee Relations - Executive Rosters

Box 158, Folder 1

Times Mirror Executive Roster circa 1966

Scope and Contents

1 item: approx. 60 sheets, 3-hole punched inserts, produced around 1966, providing business and contact information for TM executives.

Box 158, Folder 2

Times Mirror Executive Roster (1 of 2) circa 1970

Scope and Contents

1 item: approx. 65 sheets, 3-hole punched inserts, produced during 1970s, providing business and contact information for TM executives.

Box 158, Folder 3

Times Mirror Executive Roster (1975 - 1979). 1975 - 1979

Scope and Contents

1 item: approx. 80 sheets, 3-hole punched inserts, produced at various times during late 1970s, providing business and contact information for TM executives.

Box 158, Folder 4

Times Mirror Executive Roster (1979 - 1982). 1979 - 1982

Scope and Contents

1 item: approx. 90 sheets, 3-hole punched inserts, produced between 1977 and 1982, providing business and contact information for TM executives.

Position Descriptions 1944-1988

Scope and Contents

Seven boxes of position surveys and descriptions, including indices and correspondence related to the classification of some positions. Date range is 1944-1988.

Box 159

Employee Relations - Position Descriptions

Box 159, Folder 1

Index of Job Classifications and Pay Rates 1988

Scope and Contents

1 item: multipage list of Index of Job Classifications, including departments and numerical codes. A handwritten note in the folder reads "Received from Karen Moore - Employee Relations, 4/88."

Box 159, Folder 2

Shop and Service Classifications 1944 - 1963

Scope and Contents

Approx. 100 items: nearly complete collection of single-sheet "Normal Job Description" forms, Code No. 1 up to 132.

Box 159, Folder 3

Supervisory & Staff Position Descriptions (1 of 2) 1944 - 1965

Scope and Contents

Nearly complete collection of single-sheet "Normal Job Description" forms. Split into two folders.

Box 159, Folder 4

Supervisory & Staff Position Descriptions (2 of 2) 1962

Scope and Contents

Nearly complete collection of single-sheet "Normal Job Description" forms. Split into two folders.

Box 159, Folder 5

Technical & Office Job Descriptions 1952 - 1963

Scope and Contents

Approx. 140 items: single sheet job descriptions from the 500s, 600s and 800 series of job codes.

Box 159, Folder 6

Job Evaluation Tabulations 1957 - 1960

Scope and Contents

8 items: packets of information headed "Representative Jobs, Training and Experience," "Technical & Office Tab Run," "Supervisory & Staff Tab Run" (2/29/1960) and Salary Grades for Supervisory and Staff Positions."

Box 159, Folder 7

Accounting - Credit & Collection - Comptometer Operator (4321) 1945

Scope and Contents

2 items: job description and questionnaires for position of Comptometer Operator.

Box 159, Folder 8

Accounting - Credit & Collection - Night Credit Man (517) 1945

Scope and Contents

1 stapled packet of information: position descriptions, questionnaires, handwritten notes, etc., related to position of Night Credit Man.

Box 159, Folder 9

Accounting - Credit & Collection - Collector (551) 1945

Scope and Contents

2 items: position descriptions, questionnaires, handwritten notes, etc., related to position of Collector Credit and Collection.

Box 159, Folder 10

Accounting - Credit & Collection - Field Collection Supervisor (8337) 1979

Scope and Contents

6 items: position descriptions, questionnaires, evaluations for position of Outside Collection Supervisor.

Box 159, Folder 11

Accounting - Credit & Collection - Credit Supervisor (8333) 1979 - 1981

Scope and Contents

7 items: position description, evaluations, handwritten notes, on the position of Credit Supervisor.

Box 159, Folder 12

Accounting - Tabulating - Assistant Tabulating Supervisor (434) 1946 - 1952

Scope and Contents

4 items: position descriptions, questionnaires, handwritten notes, etc., related to position of Assistant Tabulating Supervisor.

Box 160

Employee Relations - Position Descriptions

Box 160, Folder 1

Accounting - Head Cashier (548R) 1945 - 1948

Scope and Contents

Approx. 8 items: descriptions and questionnaires, handwritten notes related to the position of Head Cashier.

Box 160, Folder 2

Accounting - Tax Accountant (398) 1945 - 1947

Scope and Contents

3 items: description, evaluation, questionnaire, etc., related to position of Tax Accountant.

Box 160, Folder 3

Accounting - Accounting Supervisor (8346) 1957 - 1978

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: position description, evaluations, handwritten notes, on the position of Accounting Supervisor.

Box 160, Folder 4

Accounting - Assistant Treasurer (395R) 1946 - 1954

Scope and Contents

5 items: position descriptions, questionnaires, handwritten notes, etc., related to position of Assistant Treasurer.

Box 160, Folder 5

Accounting - Assistant Controller (458) 1953

Scope and Contents

5 items: position descriptions, questionnaires, handwritten notes, etc., related to position of Assistant Controller.

Box 160, Folder 6

Accounting - Editorial Accounting Supervisor (8334) 1954 - 1972

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: position description, evaluations, handwritten notes, on the position of Editorial Accounting Supervisor.

Box 160, Folder 7

Administrative - Correspondence Transcriber (4415) 1945 - 1975

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: position descriptions, evaluations and questionnaires related to the position of Correspondence Transcriber.

Box 160, Folder 8

Administrative - General Serviceman, Chandler Household (4970) 1972

Scope and Contents

2 items: job description and related memo on Ramiro Ochoa, who was employed as General Serviceman for the Chandler Household.

Box 160, Folder 9

Administrative - Work Simplification Supervisor (286) 1958

Scope and Contents

2 items: position description, evaluation and questionnaire related to the position of Work Simplification Supervisor.

Box 160, Folder 10

Building - Elevator Supervisor (489) 1955

Scope and Contents

2 items: 11-pp. position description and evaluation for Elevator Supervisor ; 3-pp. preliminary questionnaire.

Box 160, Folder 11

Circulation - Dock Leadman (034) 1951

Scope and Contents

2 items: job descriptions and questionnaire related to the position of Dock Leadman.

Box 160, Folder 12

Circulation - Home Delivery Carrier (4201) 1969

Scope and Contents

1 stapled item: job description and some handwritten notes for position of Home Delivery Carrier.

Box 160, Folder 13

Circulation - Home Delivery Manager (8281) 1964

Scope and Contents

4 items: position description and evaluation, management description outlines, etc., related to the position of Circulation Home Delivery Manager.

Box 160, Folder 14

Circulation - Motor Routes Division Man (303) 1946

Scope and Contents

4 items: position descriptions, evaluation, questionnaire and related information on position of Motor Routes Division Man.

Box 160, Folder 15

Circulation - Route Clerk (534) 1945

Scope and Contents

3 items: descriptions and questionnaires related to the position of Route Clerk.

Box 160, Folder 16

Circulation - Senior Roadman (566C) 1952 - 1958

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: various job descriptions and questionnaires, with handwritten entries, related to position of Senior Roadman.

Box 160, Folder 17

Circulation - Head Districtman (367) 1945 - 1946

Scope and Contents

6 items: position descriptions, evaluations, questionnaire, handwritten notes, etc., for position of Head Districtman.

Box 160, Folder 18

Circulation - Telephone Sales Operator (8246) 1979 - 1983

Scope and Contents

Approx. 8 items: position descriptions, evaluations, questionnaire, handwritten notes, etc., for position of Telephone Sales Operator.

Box 160, Folder 19

Circulation - General Supervisor, Subscriber Service (8240) 1946 - 1980

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: position descriptions, evaluations, questionnaire, handwritten notes, etc., for position of General Supervisor, Subscriber Service.

Box 160, Folder 20

Circulation - Contest Supervisor (8212) 1956

Scope and Contents

3 items: position descriptions, evaluations, etc., for position of Contest Supervisor.

Box 160, Folder 21

Circulation - Circulation Promotion Supervisor (369) 1946

Scope and Contents

4 items: position descriptions, evaluation, questionnaire and related information on position of Circulation Promotion Supervisor.

Box 160, Folder 22

Circulation - Circulation Promotion Sales Manager (8268) 1964 - 1967

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: several position descriptions, other material related to position of Circulation Promotion Sales Manager.

Box 161

Employee Relations - Position Descriptions

Box 161, Folder 1

Circulation - Division Manager (476) 1959 - 1961

Scope and Contents

10 items: description, evaluation and handwritten notes related to the position of Division Manager.

Box 161, Folder 2

Circulation - Mirror - Circulation Promotion Supervisor (456) 1953 - 1961

Scope and Contents

8 items: position descriptions, evaluations, questionnaire, handwritten notes, etc., for position of Circulation Promotion Supervisor.

Box 161, Folder 3

Circulation - Mirror - Transportation Foreman (460) 1953

Scope and Contents

4 items: position descriptions, evaluations, etc., for position of Transportation Foreman.

Box 161, Folder 4

Classified - Ad-Writer Mail (530R) 1945 - 1946

Scope and Contents

5 items: descriptions and questionnaires with handwritten notes related to the position of Ad Writer Mail in Classified.

Box 161, Folder 5

Classified - Metropolitan Sales Manager (8087) 1952 - 1958

Scope and Contents

7 items: position description and evaluation, including handwritten notes, related to the position of Metropolitan Sales Manager.

Box 161, Folder 6

Classified - Telephone Sales Supervisor, Suburban (8049) 1977 - 1979

Scope and Contents

7 items: position descriptions and evaluation for the position of Telephone Sale Supervisor (Suburban).

Box 161, Folder 7

Classified - Classified Ad Service Supervisor (8032) 1966 - 1968

Scope and Contents

9 items: position description, evaluation, handwritten notes, etc., related to the position of Classified Ad. Service Supervisor.

Box 161, Folder 8

Display Advertising - Senior Education Bureau Clerk (4143) 1957

Scope and Contents

2 items: job description and questionnaire ; employee questionnaire for job evaluation, position of Senior Education Bureau Clerk.

Box 161, Folder 9

Display Advertising - Service Desk Salesman (643) 1947 - 1957

Scope and Contents

Approx. 8 items: descriptions, questionnaires and handwritten notes related to the position of Service Desk Salesman.

Box 161, Folder 10

Display Advertising - Magazine Service Clerk (4131) 1945 - 1955

Scope and Contents

7 items: job descriptions and questionnaires related to the position of Magazine Service Clerk.

Box 161, Folder 11

Display Advertising - Magazine Supervisor (8153) 1954 - 1972

Scope and Contents

7 items: descriptions and questionnaires related to the position of Magazine Supervisor, Display.

Box 161, Folder 12

Display Advertising - Director, Home Economics (383) 1946 - 1947

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: position description and evaluation, etc., for the position of Director, Home Economics.

Box 161, Folder 13

Display Advertising - Feature Publications Manager (382) 1960

Scope and Contents

3 items: position description and management description outlines for the position of Feature Publications Manager.

Box 161, Folder 14

Display Advertising - Market Research Manager (380R) 1946 - 1952

Scope and Contents

5 items:supervisory position description, evaluation and questionnaire for the position of Market Research Manager.

Box 161, Folder 15

Display Advertising - General Advertising Manager (316) 1946

Scope and Contents

5 items: position description and evaluation, including handwritten notes, related to the position of General Advertising Manager.

Box 161, Folder 16

Display Advertising - Sales Development Manager (8186) 1971 - 1972

Scope and Contents

3 items: description and evaluation related to the position of Sales Development Manager.

Box 161, Folder 17

Display Advertising - Assistant Manager, National Classified (8146) 1946 - 1961

Scope and Contents

5 items: descriptions and evaluations related to the position of Assistant Manager, National Classified.

Box 161, Folder 18

Display Advertising - Assistant National Advertising Manager (384) 1947

Scope and Contents

4 items: position description and evaluation, etc., for the position of Assistant National Advertising Manager, Display.

Box 161, Folder 19

Display Advertising - Copy Writer (4152) 1948 - 1952

Scope and Contents

6 items: descriptions, questionnaires and handwritten notes related to the position of Copy writer (4152).

Box 161, Folder 20

Display Advertising - Senior Commercial Artist (610) 1951

Scope and Contents

3 items: description and questionnaires related to the position of Senior Commercial Artist.

Box 161, Folder 21

Display Advertising - Art Director (353) 1946

Scope and Contents

3 items: supervisory position descriptions and evaluations for the position of Art Director, Display Advertising.

Box 161, Folder 22

Editorial - Editorial Library Supervisor (7044) 1947 - 1980

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: 11-pp. position description and evaluation (1947) ; reports, memos and other material related to the position and duties of the Editorial Library Supervisor ; in the 1979 - 1980 time frame material related to increases in salary for library positions.

Box 161, Folder 23

Editorial - Mirror - Head Librarian (445) 1952

Scope and Contents

2 items:Preliminary questionnaire ; Position Description and Evaluation for position of Head Librarian.

Box 162

Employee Relations - Position Descriptions

Box 162, Folder 1

Editorial - Editorial Services Administrator (7031) 1985

Scope and Contents

6 items: various position description forms ; Job Evaluation Approval form ; Factor Analysis and Evaluation form.

Box 162, Folder 2

Editorial - Women's Service Bureau Supervisor (386) 1947

Scope and Contents

2 items: two stapled packets headed "Position Description and Evaluation."

Box 162, Folder 3

Editorial - Automobile Writer (7152) 1964

Scope and Contents

3 items: position descriptions and evaluation, job description outline.

Box 162, Folder 4

Editorial - Political Writer (7180) 1964

Scope and Contents

4 items: position description and job description outline, etc., for position of Political Writer.

Box 162, Folder 5

Editorial - County Bureau Chief (7151) 1964

Scope and Contents

3 items: position description ; position description and evaluation ; job description outline.

Box 162, Folder 6

Editorial - Chief Editorial Writer (7790) 1964 - 1976

Scope and Contents

6 items: memos, position descriptions and evaluations, job description outline.

Box 162, Folder 7

Editorial - Local Editor, Suburban (7930) 1964

Scope and Contents

4 items: position descriptions ; position evaluations ; etc.

Box 162, Folder 8

Editorial - Executive News Editor (7271) 1963 - 1974

Scope and Contents

5 items: position descriptions and evaluation ; other materials.

Box 162, Folder 9

Editorial - Final Edition News Editor (7266) 1965

Scope and Contents

4 items: position descriptions and evaluation, job description outline for the position of Final Edition News Editor.

Box 162, Folder 10

Editorial - Financial News Editor (7166) 1964

Scope and Contents

3 items: position description ; position description and evaluation ; job description outline.

Box 162, Folder 11

Editorial - Financial News & Makeup Editor (7860) 1966 - 1974

Scope and Contents

2 items: "Request for job evaluation approval" form, 4/12/1966 ; cover sheet.

Box 162, Folder 12

Editorial - Foreign News Editor (7264) 1964 - 1965

Scope and Contents

6 items: position descriptions and evaluations, job description outline, etc., for position of Foreign News Editor.

Box 162, Folder 13

Editorial - Home Magazine Editor (7670) 1964

Scope and Contents

3 items: 5-pp. position description ; 11-pp. position description and evaluation ; 5-pp. Job description outline.

Box 162, Folder 14

Editorial - Makeup Editor (7220) 1964 - 1974

Scope and Contents

4 items: outlines, descriptions and evaluations of the position of Makeup Editor.

Box 162, Folder 15

Editorial - Metropolitan News Editor (7262) 1964 - 1965

Scope and Contents

5 items: position description ; position description and evaluation ; job description outline, etc.

Box 162, Folder 16

Editorial - National News Editor (7263) 1965

Scope and Contents

3 items: "Request for job evaluation approval" ; "Position Description" ; 11-pp. "Position Description and Evaluation."

Box 162, Folder 17

Editorial - Opinion/Perspective Editor (7269) 1964

Scope and Contents

3 items: position description and evaluation, job description outline, etc., for Opinion Editor.

Box 162, Folder 18

Editorial - Section News & Makeup Editor (7540) 1964 - 1966

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: forms, lists, descriptions and evaluations related to the position of Section News and Makeup Editor.

Box 162, Folder 19

Editorial - Special Sections Editor (7634) 1964 - 1969

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: position descriptions ; job description outline ; correspondence ; memos related to the position of Special Sections Editor.

Box 162, Folder 20

Editorial - Sports Editor (7174) 1963 - 1964

Scope and Contents

3 items: position descriptions ; job description outline for position of Sports Editor.

Box 162, Folder 21

Editorial - Women's/Family Section Editor (7560) 1963 - 1964

Scope and Contents

5 items: position descriptions, evaluations, etc., for Women's Editor.

Box 162, Folder 22

Employee Relations - Assistant Personnel Director (399) 1947

Scope and Contents

20+ pp. packet headed "The Times-Mirror Company Supervisory and Staff Position Description - Assistant Personnel Director."

Box 163

Employee Relations - Position Descriptions

Box 163, Folder 1

Information Systems - Composition Computer Programmer (552) 1962 - 1963

Scope and Contents

4 items: all related to evaluation process for job title Composition Computer Programmer.

Box 163, Folder 2

Information Systems - Data Entry Supervisor (8514) 1956 - 1984

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: forms and various descriptions related to the position of Data Entry Supervisor.

Box 163, Folder 3

Information Systems - Computer Center Supervisor (8553/435) 1961 - 1962

Scope and Contents

2 items: memo, 7/18/1962, to Robert Flannes on subject "Supervisory and Staff Job Evaluation for Computer Center Supervisor(Arthur Bracking) ; stapled packet, 20+ pp., on Computer Center Supervisor, Accounting Dept.

Box 163, Folder 4

Information Systems - Systems Operation Manager (8560) 1971 - 1976

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: documents, memos and forms related to description and evaluation of the Systems Operation Manager position.

Box 163, Folder 5

Information Systems - Telecommunications Manager (8561) 1973 - 1985

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: forms and various descriptions related to the position of Telecommunications Manager.

Box 163, Folder 6

Management Services - Management Services Manager (5056) 1963 - 1980

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: description, forms and other information related to position of Management Services Manager.

Box 163, Folder 7

Personnel - Porter (645) 1948

Scope and Contents

1 item: 11-pp. job description and questionnaire.

Box 163, Folder 8

Personnel - Yard Man (646) 1947

Scope and Contents

2 items: 1-pp. normal job description ; 11-pp. job description and questionnaire.

Box 163, Folder 9

Personnel - Supplyman (648) 1947

Scope and Contents

2 items: 1-pp. normal job description ; 11-pp. job description and questionnaire.

Box 163, Folder 10

Personnel - Busboy (649) 1947

Scope and Contents

2 items: single sheet "normal job description" ; 11-pp. "job description and questionnaire."

Box 163, Folder 11

Personnel - Counter Girl (651) 1947

Scope and Contents

2 items: 1-pp. normal job description ; 11-pp. job description and questionnaire.

Box 163, Folder 12

Personnel - Cashier & Checker (652) 1947

Scope and Contents

2 items: 1-pp. normal job description ; 11-pp. job description and questionnaire.

Box 163, Folder 13

Personnel - Assistant Soda Dispenser (653) 1947

Scope and Contents

2 items: 1-pp. normal job description ; 11-pp. job description and questionnaire.

Box 163, Folder 14

Personnel - Soda Dispenser (654) 1947

Scope and Contents

2 items: 1-pp. normal job description ; 11-pp. job description and questionnaire.

Box 163, Folder 15

Personnel - Head Checker (656) 1947

Scope and Contents

2 items: 1-pp. normal job description ; 11-pp. job description and questionnaire.

Box 163, Folder 16

Personnel - Pot Washer (647) 1947

Scope and Contents

2 items: 1-pp. normal job description ; 11-pp. job description and questionnaire.

Box 163, Folder 17

Personnel - Dish Washer (650) 1947

Scope and Contents

2 items: 1-pp. normal job description ; 11-pp. job description and questionnaire.

Box 163, Folder 18

Personnel - Pantryman and Saladmaker (655) 1947

Scope and Contents

2 items: 1-pp. normal job description ; 11-pp. job description and questionnaire.

Box 163, Folder 19

Personnel - Second Cook (657) 1947

Scope and Contents

2 items: 1-pp. normal job description ; 11-pp. job description and questionnaire.

Box 163, Folder 20

Personnel - Cook's helper (679) 1954

Scope and Contents

3 items: 1-pp. normal job description ; 11-pp. job description and questionnaire ; 3-pp. employee questionnaire.

Box 163, Folder 21

Personnel - Chef (404) 1947 - 1948

Scope and Contents

3 items: single sheet "position description" ; 11-pp. "position description and evaluation" (handwritten rough draft) ; typed version of previous "rough" draft.

Box 163, Folder 22

Personnel - Cafeteria Manager (407) 1948

Scope and Contents

3 items: single sheet "position description" ; 11-pp. "position description and evaluation" (handwritten rough draft) ; typed version of previous "rough" draft.

Box 163, Folder 23

Production - Composing - Photocomposition Helper (2110) 1961 - 1972

Scope and Contents

9 items: descriptions, forms and other information related to the position of Photocomposition Helper.

Box 163, Folder 24

Production - Composing - Tape Handler (2105) 1969 - 1972

Scope and Contents

3 items: 1-pp. "Job Evaluation Approval" ; 2 copies, "Job Description" (tape handler) 11/8/1972 ; 1-pp. "Title: Tape Handler."

Box 163, Folder 25

Production - Composing - Type Supplier (125) 1951 - 1971

Scope and Contents

5 items: three "Job Description and Questionnaire" packets from 5/1951 ; 1-pp. "Normal Job Description" ; memo typed on notepaper - "0129 Type Supplier Leadman - new position, effective 4/25/1971.

Box 163, Folder 26

Production - Composing - Linotype Operator "B" (0151) 1945

Scope and Contents

2 items: 2-pp. "Normal Job Description" ; 8-pp. "Job description questionnaire."

Box 163, Folder 27

Production - Composing - Casting Machine Operator (0156) 1945 - 1973

Scope and Contents

3 items: 8-pp. "Job Description and Questionnaire," 1/29/1945 ; single-sheet "Normal Job Description" ; single-sheet, "Copy Cutter...Scale in ascent-in-pay for Copy Cutter," 8/5/1973.

Box 163, Folder 28

Production - Composing - Layout Man (642) 1945 - 1960

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: multi-page "Typographer & Layout - Detailed Description," 11-pp. stapled packet, 10/21/1960, "Job Description and Factor Evaluation" ; related materials.

Box 163, Folder 29

Production - Composing - Composition Computer Operator (030) 1962 - 1963

Scope and Contents

3 items: stapled 11-pp. packet, "Technical and office job description and factor evaluation" ; single-sheet "Job description" ; multi-sheet "Job Description - Composition Computer Operator."

Box 163, Folder 30

Production - Composing - Composition Computer Co-ordinator (325) 1962

Scope and Contents

2 items: one is an 11-pp. stapled packet of info, "Position Description and Evaluation for "Computer Composition Foreman ; 2-pp. "Management Description."

Box 163, Folder 31

Production - Composing - Copyholder (527) 1951

Scope and Contents

2 items: single-sheet, "Normal Job Description," 5/10/1951 ; 11-pp. "Job Description and Questionnaire," 5/10/1951.

Box 163, Folder 32

Production - Composing - Proofer (098) 1951

Scope and Contents

1 item: stapled 8-pp. packet, job description, questionnaire, hazards, etc., for Proofer position.

Box 164

Employee Relations - Position Descriptions

Box 164, Folder 1

Production - Composing - Assistant Foreman, Linotype (5124) 1958

Scope and Contents

3 items: approx. 15-pp. clipped packet titled "...Staff Position Description and Evaluation," 6/24/1958 ; 1-pp. "Staff Position Description," 8/1958 ; memo, 10/8/1958, "Supervisory Committee Evaluations."

Box 164, Folder 2

Production - Composing - Linotype foreman (5144) 1951 - 1956

Scope and Contents

5 items: "Position Description," 8/1951 ; 3-pp. "Supervisory Position Evaluation," 8/14/1951 ; "Position Description & Evaluation," 8/22/1951 ; memo, 4/18/1952, "Supervisory Committee Evaluations" ; "...Position Evaluation - Preliminary Questionnaire," 5/28/1956.

Box 164, Folder 3

Production - Composing - Assistant Foreman, Assembly (5123) 1965 - 1970

Scope and Contents

4 items: multi-page "Position Description and Evaluation" ; single-sheet "Request for job evaluation approval" ; 5-pp. "Job description outline" ; multi-page "Job evaluation approval."

Box 164, Folder 4

Production - Composing - Proof Room Foreman (5146) 1946 - 1975

Scope and Contents

7 items: various memos, reports, charts and other material related to the position of Proof Room Foreman.

Box 164, Folder 5

Production - Engraving - Film Printer & Stripper (0251) 1945 - 1971

Scope and Contents

4 items: job description forms, questionnaires, related materials on Film Printer and Stripper position.

Box 164, Folder 6

Production - Engraving - Engraving Photographer (0254) 1945 - 1972

Scope and Contents

5 items: various job description forms and questionnaires for position of Cameraman, Commercial Reproduction, etc.

Box 164, Folder 7

Production - Engraving - Finisher & Proofer (0258) 1945 - 1972

Scope and Contents

6 items: various job description forms and questionnaires for position of Finisher & Proofer.

Box 164, Folder 8

Production - Engraving - Zinc Etcher (0252) 1945 - 1972

Scope and Contents

4 items: various job description materials related to the Zinc Etcher position.

Box 164, Folder 9

Production - Platemaking - Platemaker "A" (0355) 1976 - 1977

Scope and Contents

7 items: memos, job descriptions and evaluation forms for position Platemaker A.

Box 164, Folder 10

Production - Stereotype - Stereotyper, job work (0451) 1944 - 1963

Scope and Contents

5 items: various job description forms and questionnaires for position of Stereotyper (job work).

Box 164, Folder 11

Production - Stereotype - Stereotyper (0450) 1944 - 1963

Scope and Contents

6 items: forms, job descriptions, questionnaires related to the position of Stereotyper.

Box 164, Folder 12

Production - Stereotype - Nickel Man (0462) 1963

Scope and Contents

6 items: charts, job descriptions and questionnaires related to the position of Nickel Man.

Box 164, Folder 13

Production - Stereotype - Pressure Molding Specialist (0463) 1963

Scope and Contents

3 items: 8-pp. stapled packet, "Shop and Service Job Description and Factor Evaluator" (Pressure Molding Specialist), 8/15/1963 ; 2-part "Normal Job Description," 9/13/1963.

Box 164, Folder 14

Production - Stereotype - Color Assistants (0474/0464) 1945, 1963

Scope and Contents

8 items: forms, charts, job descriptions and questionnaires related to the position of Color Assistants in Stereotyping.

Box 164, Folder 15

Production - Stereotype - Re-metal Man (088) 1951

Scope and Contents

1 stapled packet, with "Job Description and Questionnaire," for position of Re-metal Man, dated 5/15/1951.

Box 164, Folder 16

Production - Stereotype - Job Leadman (087) 1951

Scope and Contents

1 stapled packet including description and questionnaire related to position of Job Leadman.

Box 164, Folder 17

Production - Stereotype - Assistant Foreman (329) 1946 - 1973

Scope and Contents

Approx. 9 items: descriptions, evaluation, questionnaire, etc. on the position of Assistant Foreman, Stereotype.

Box 164, Folder 18

Production - Pressroom - General Cylinder Pressman (051) 1945

Scope and Contents

1 stapled packet, 3/12/1945, various job descriptions, questionnaires and other material related to the position of General Cylinder Pressman.

Box 164, Folder 19

Production - Pressroom - Color Foreman (5530) 1946 - 1951

Scope and Contents

Approx. 8 items: evaluation forms, description, questionnaires and handwritten notes related to the position of Color Foreman.

Box 164, Folder 20

Production - Mailroom - Stuffing Machine Leadman (107) 1954

Scope and Contents

1 stapled packet, "Job Description and Questionnaire," 12/8/1954, for the position of Stuffing Machine Leadman.

Box 164, Folder 21

Production - Mailroom - Mailroom Foreman (5630) 1946 - 1953

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: forms, descriptions, evaluations, questionnaires related to the position of Mailroom Foreman.

Box 164, Folder 22

Promotion & Public Relations - Display Promotion Manager (8854) 1953 - 1972

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: memos, position descriptions, evaluations and other material related to the position of Display Promotion Manager.

Box 164, Folder 23

Promotion & Public Relations - Classified Promotion Manager (8862) 1955 - 1959

Scope and Contents

8 items: memos, position descriptions, evaluations and other material related to the position of Classified Promotion Supervisor.

Box 164, Folder 24

Promotion & Public Relations - Display Promotion Supervisor (8843) 1978

Scope and Contents

4 items: position descriptions, evaluations and other material related to the position of Display Promotion Supervisor.

Box 164, Folder 25

Promotion & Public Relations - Classified Promotion Supervisor (8844) 1978

Scope and Contents

5 items: position descriptions, evaluations and other material related to the position of Classified Promotion Supervisor.

Box 164, Folder 26

Promotion & Public Relations - Executive Director of Los Angeles Times Fund (8880) 1964 - 1969

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: memos, position descriptions, evaluations and other material related to the position of Executive Director of L.A. Times Fund.

Box 164, Folder 27

Promotion & Public Relations - Public Relations Coordinator (628) 1945

Scope and Contents

2 items: stapled 11-pp. packet with job description forms, questionnaires, other material related to position of Public Relations Coordinator ; "Normal Job Description."

Box 164, Folder 28

Promotion & Public Relations - Assistant Director, Public Relations (427) 1951 - 1955

Scope and Contents

6 items: memos (one with notation on it), forms, position descriptions and two handwritten notes related to the position of Assistant Director, Public Relations.

Box 164, Folder 29

Purchasing - Buyer (662R) 1949

Scope and Contents

4 items: 1-pp. normal job description ; 11-pp. job description and questionnaire ; employee questionnaire, etc.

Box 164, Folder 30

Purchasing - Multigraph - Assistant Supervisor (422) 1952

Scope and Contents

3 items: single sheet position description ; 11-pp. position description and evaluation ; 3-pp. preliminary questionnaire.

Box 165

Employee Relations - Position Descriptions & Publications

Box 165, Folder 1

Miscellaneous - Messenger (821) 1945 - 1952

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: completed job description and questionnaire forms.

Box 165, Folder 2

Miscellaneous - Stenographer (3018) 1945 - 1957

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: position descriptions, questionnaires, handwritten notes, etc., related to position of Stenographer.

Box 165, Folder 3

Miscellaneous - Confidential Secretary (3078) 1955 - 1974

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: memos, position descriptions, questionnaires, handwritten notes, etc., related to position of Confidential Secretary.

Box 165, Folder 4

Miscellaneous - Investment - Custodian (503) 1946

Scope and Contents

3 items: single sheet job description ; 11-pp. job description & questionnaire ; 3-pp. employee questionnaire.

Box 165, Folder 5

Miscellaneous - PBX - Operators (531 & 531R) 1945 - 1959

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: position descriptions, evaluations, questionnaires and handwritten notes related to the Employee Compensation Job Evaluation.

Box 165, Folder 6

Miscellaneous - PBX - Supervisor (473) 1954

Scope and Contents

3 items: 1-pp. normal job description ; 11-pp. job description and questionnaire ; 3-pp. employee questionnaire.

Box 165, Folder 7

Miscellaneous - Syndicate - Art Director (7943) 1954 - 1973

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: memos, letters, position descriptions and evaluations, etc., related to the position of Syndicate Art Director.

Box 165, Folder 8

Miscellaneous - Syndicate - Syndicate Sales Director (6965) 1969 - 1980

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: position description ; various forms and materials related to the position of Syndicate Sales Director.

Box 165, Folder 9

Miscellaneous - Syndicate - Chief Editor (6963) 1954 - 1973

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: position description ; various forms and materials related to the position of Chief Editor - Syndicate.

Publications 1938-1992

Scope and Contents

Five boxes of internally created or distributed publications, organized by type and generally dealing with company-wide benefits, policies, procedures, and compensation. Date range is 1938-1992.

Box 165

Employee Relations - Position Descriptions & Publications

Box 165, Folder 10

Benefits - Employees' Group Insurance Plan circa 1940

Scope and Contents

2 items: tan booklet, Employees' Group Insurance Plan, note on cover - "Between 1940 and 1949" ; tan booklet, Employees' Group Insurance Plan, note on cover - "1940."

Box 165, Folder 11

Benefits - Employees' Group Insurance Plan circa 1947

Scope and Contents

2 items: identical booklets, Employees' Group Insurance Plan, note on cover - "Prior to 1949."

Box 165, Folder 12

Benefits - Employees' Group Insurance Plan circa 1949

Scope and Contents

2 items: identical booklets, Employees' Group Insurance Plan, note on cover - "1949."

Box 165, Folder 13

Benefits - Employees' Group Insurance Plan 1953

Scope and Contents

one booklet, Employees' Group Insurance Plan, with note "about 1953" on cover.

Box 165, Folder 14

Benefits - Employee's Group Insurance Plan 1956

Scope and Contents

3 items: two booklets, Employees' Group Insurance Plan, note on covers - "1956" ; Norman Chandler letter to "Fellow Employees," dated 7/10/1956 and related to the group insurance booklet.

Box 165, Folder 15

Benefits - Employees' Group Insurance Plan 1958

Scope and Contents

2 items: two booklets, Employees' Group Insurance Plan, note on covers - "1958"

Box 165, Folder 16

Benefits - Employees' Group Insurance Plan 1960

Scope and Contents

2 items: two booklets, Employees' Group Insurance Plan, note on covers - "1960."

Box 165, Folder 17

Benefits - Supplement to Employees' Group Insurance Booklet 1963

Scope and Contents

2 items: "Supplement to Employees' Group Insurance Booklet" (1963).

Box 166

Employee Relations - Publications

Box 166, Folder 1

Benefits - Group Insurance Plan for Employees 1965

Scope and Contents

2 items: two booklets, Group Insurance Plan for Employees, 1965.

Box 166, Folder 2

Benefits - Group Insurance Plan for Times Mirror Dealers circa 1967

Scope and Contents

1 item: booklet, Group Insurance Plan - Times Mirror Dealers (1967).

Box 166, Folder 3

Benefits - Group Insurance Plan for Los Angeles Times Employees 1972

Scope and Contents

One booklet: Group Insurance Plan for Employees, 1965.

Box 166, Folder 4

Benefits - Group Insurance Plan for Los Angeles Times Dealers 1972

Scope and Contents

1 item: booklet, Group Insurance Plan - Los Angeles Times Dealers (1972).

Box 166, Folder 5

Benefits - Group Insurance Plan for Employees 1973

Scope and Contents

2 booklets: Group Insurance Plan for Employees (1973)

Box 166, Folder 6

Benefits - Group Insurance Plans, 1983. 1983

Scope and Contents

6 items: form letter from James D. Boswell to "Times Employee," related to the insurance program ; booklets for "Weekly Income Accident and Sickness Insurance Plan," "Comprehensive Medical Expense Insurance Plan," "Business Travel Accident Insurance Plan," "Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Plan," and "Dental Insurance Plan."

Box 166, Folder 7

Benefits - Employee Benefits Program 1984

Scope and Contents

Folio of materials related to insurance and other plans included in the LA Times Employee Benefits Program.

Box 166, Folder 8

Benefits - Group Insurance Program 1987

Scope and Contents

1 item: 71-pp. staple-bound booklet, white cover, listing and describing a variety of insurance plans available to LAT employees.

Box 166, Folder 9

Benefits - Long Term Disability Income Insurance Plan. circa 1990

Scope and Contents

1 item: 12-pp. booklet, Long Term Disability Income Insurance Plan (ca. 1990).

Box 166, Folder 10

Benefits - Dental Insurance Program for Employees 1977

Scope and Contents

2 items: two booklets, Dental Insurance Program for Employees (1977).

Box 166, Folder 11

Benefits - Comprehensive Income Protection Program 1965

Scope and Contents

1 item: green 13-pp. booklet, "Comprehensive Income Protection Program" (1965).

Box 166, Folder 12

Benefits - Comprehensive Income Protection Program 1971

Scope and Contents

One booklet: "Comprehensive Income Protection Plan for Employees of The Los Angeles Times, 1971.

Box 166, Folder 13

Benefits - Income Protection Program - Times Mirror 1975

Scope and Contents

1 item: booklet, 10-pp., Times Mirror Income Protection Program (1975)

Box 166, Folder 14

Benefits - Income Protection Program - Los Angeles Times 1975

Scope and Contents

2 items: two booklets, Los Angeles Times Income Protection Program for Employees (1975)

Box 166, Folder 15

Benefits - Executive Physical Examination Program 1964 - 1981

Scope and Contents

Booklets for "Executive Health Program" (1981) and Executive Physical Examination Program (1964).

Box 166, Folder 16

Benefits - Sample Employee Benefits Programs Individual Summaries 1959 - 1968

Scope and Contents

8 items: booklets, TM Co. "Employee Benefit Program," for 1959, 1961, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967 and 1968.

Box 166, Folder 17

Benefits - Profit-Sharing Plan & Trust 1945

Scope and Contents

4 items: two copies each of different printings of "Profit-sharing Plan and Trust (for employees of The Times-Mirror Co.), 12/1945.

Box 166, Folder 18

Benefits - Profit-sharing Trust 1957

Scope and Contents

2 items: booklet, "The Times-Mirror Company - Profit-sharing Trust" (revised 12/19/1956, issued 1957).

Box 166, Folder 19

Benefits - Profit-Sharing Trust 1962

Scope and Contents

2 items: booklet, "The Times-Mirror Company - Profit-sharing Trust" (revised 1961, issued 1962).

Box 166, Folder 20

Benefits - Profit-sharing Trust 1964

Scope and Contents

2 items: booklet, "The Times-Mirror Company - Profit-sharing Trust" (1964).

Box 166, Folder 21

Benefits - Profit-sharing Trust 1972

Scope and Contents

2 items: booklet, "The Times-Mirror Company - Profit-sharing Trust" (1972).

Box 166, Folder 22

Benefits - Profit-sharing Trust 1978

Scope and Contents

1 item: brochure, TM Co. Profit-sharing Trust, Summary Plan Description, 1978.

Box 167

Employee Relations - Publications

Box 167, Folder 1

Benefits - Retirement Plan for Employees 1938

Scope and Contents

2 items: duplicate booklets, "Retirement Plan for Employees," 1938.

Box 167, Folder 2

Benefits - Retirement Plan 1940

Scope and Contents

2 items: duplicate booklets, "Retirement Plan for Employees" (1940).

Box 167, Folder 3

Benefits - Retirement Plan 1941

Scope and Contents

2 items: duplicate booklets, "Retirement Plan for Employees."

Box 167, Folder 4

Benefits - Retirement Plan 1943

Scope and Contents

1 item: booklet, "Retirement Plan for Employees," 1943.

Box 167, Folder 5

Benefits - Retirement Plan 1945

Scope and Contents

1 item: booklet, "Retirement Plan for Employees" (1945).

Box 167, Folder 6

Benefits - Retirement Income Plan 1949

Scope and Contents

1 item: booklet, "Retirement Income Plan for Employees" (1/1949).

Box 167, Folder 7

Benefits - Retirement Plan - Publisher's Paper Co. circa 1951

Scope and Contents

1 item: booklet, "Retirement Plan for Employees of Publisher's Paper Co." (1951?).

Box 167, Folder 8

Benefits - Retirement Income Plan 1952

Scope and Contents

1 item: booklet, "Retirement Income Plan for Employees - Times-Mirror Co." (1952).

Box 167, Folder 9

Benefits - Retirement Income Plan 1953

Scope and Contents

1 item: booklet, "Retirement Income Plan for Employees - Times-Mirror Co." (1953).

Box 167, Folder 10

Benefits - Retirement Income Plan 1956

Scope and Contents

2 items: booklet, "Retirement Income Plan for Employees - Times-Mirror Co." (1956).

Box 167, Folder 11

Benefits - Retirement Income Plan 1959

Scope and Contents

2 items: duplicate booklets, "Retirement Income Plan for Employees" (1959).

Box 167, Folder 12

Benefits - Retirement Income Plan 1960

Scope and Contents

2 items: booklet, "Retirement Income Plan for Employees - Times-Mirror Co." (1960).

Box 167, Folder 13

Benefits - Retirement Income Plan 1963

Scope and Contents

1 item: booklet, "Retirement Income Plan for Employees - Times-Mirror Co." (1963).

Box 167, Folder 14

Benefits - Retirement Income Plan 1964

Scope and Contents

1 item: booklet, "Retirement Income Plan for Employees - Times-Mirror Co." (1964).

Box 167, Folder 15

Benefits - Retirement Income Plan 1970

Scope and Contents

1 item: booklet, "Retirement Income Plan for Employees - Times-Mirror Co." (1970).

Box 167, Folder 16

Benefits - Retirement Income Plan 1971

Scope and Contents

3 items: booklets, two "Retirement Income Plan for Employees - Times-Mirror Co." (1970) and one "Comprehensive Income Protection Plan for Employees of The Los Angeles Times, 1971.

Box 167, Folder 17

Benefits - Retirement Income Plan - Times Mirror 1973

Scope and Contents

1 item: booklet, "Retirement Income Plan - Times-Mirror Co.," 1973.

Box 167, Folder 18

Benefits - Retirement Income Plan - Los Angeles Times 1973

Scope and Contents

2 item: booklets, "Retirement Income Plan for Employees - Los Angeles Times," 1973.

Box 167, Folder 19

Benefits - Retirement Income Plan - Times Mirror 1978

Scope and Contents

1 item: booklet, Retirement Income Plan - Summary Plan Description, Times-Mirror Co., 1978.

Box 167, Folder 20

Benefits - Retirement Income Plans 1982

Scope and Contents

2 items, booklets: TMC Retirement Income Plan (1982); TMC Retirement Income Plan for Employees of The Los Angeles Times (1982).

Box 167, Folder 21

Benefits - Savings Plus Gazette 1992

Scope and Contents

2 items: single-sheet "Fund Performance Summary - Investment Fund Facts Sheet," 4/1992 ; original of Savings Plus Gazette, Quarterly Newsletter Premier Edition, June 1992.

Box 167, Folder 22

Benefits - LA Times Federal Credit Union circa 1960 - 1969

Scope and Contents

1 item: "Your credit union," LAT Federal Credit Union" booklet (ca. 1960s).

Box 167, Folder 23

Benefits - LA Times Federal Credit Union circa 1965 - 1975

Scope and Contents

2 items: LAT Federal Credit Union" booklet (late 1960s).

Box 167, Folder 24

Handbooks - Personnel and Employee Relations Policies circa 1937

Scope and Contents

2 items: booklets, "Personnel and Employee Relations Policies of the Times-Mirror Company" (1937?).

Box 167, Folder 25

Handbooks - Personnel and Employee Relations Policies circa 1943

Scope and Contents

2 items: booklets, "Personnel and Employee Relations Policies of the Times-Mirror Company" (1943?).

Box 167, Folder 26

Handbooks - Safety Rules and Regulations circa 1950 - 1969

Scope and Contents

1 item: 31-pp. booklet, Safety Rules and Regulations (ca. 1940s & 1950s).

Box 167, Folder 27

Handbooks - Personnel Handbook circa 1947

Scope and Contents

3 items: 25-pp. booklet, "Personnel Handbook - TM Co.

Box 167, Folder 28

Handbooks - Personnel Handbook circa 1952

Scope and Contents

2 items: booklets, "TMC Personnel Handbooks" - 1952.

Box 167, Folder 29

Handbooks - Personnel Handbook circa 1957

Scope and Contents

1 item: booklet, "Personnel Handbook - Times Mirror Company" (1957).

Box 167, Folder 30

Handbooks - Personnel Handbook circa 1960

Scope and Contents

1 item: booklet, "Personnel Handbook - Times Mirror Company" (1960).

Box 167, Folder 31

Handbooks - Personnel Handbook circa 1962

Scope and Contents

1 item: booklet, "Personnel Handbook - Times Mirror Company" (1962).

Box 167, Folder 32

Handbooks - Personnel Handbook - Los Angeles Times circa 1967

Scope and Contents

2 items: booklet, "Personnel Handbook - Times Mirror Company" (1967).

Box 167, Folder 33

Handbooks - Personnel Handbook - Los Angeles Times 1970

Scope and Contents

1 item: booklet, "Personnel Handbook - Times Mirror Company" (1970).

Box 167, Folder 34

Handbooks - Employee Handbook - Times Mirror Communications 1971

Scope and Contents

1 item: TM Communications - Employee Handbook, 11/1971.

Box 167, Folder 35

Handbooks - Personnel Handbook - Los Angeles Times 1972

Scope and Contents

1 item: booklet, "Personnel Handbook - Times Mirror Company" (1972).

Box 167, Folder 36

Handbooks - Personnel Handbook - Los Angeles Times 1973

Scope and Contents

1 item: booklet, "Personnel Handbook - Times Mirror Company" (1973).

Box 167, Folder 37

Handbooks - Personnel Handbook - Los Angeles Times 1976

Scope and Contents

1 item: booklet, "Personnel Handbook - Times Mirror Company" (1976).

Box 167, Folder 38

Handbooks - Employee Handbook - Los Angeles Times 1986

Scope and Contents

2 items: "Los Angeles Times - Employee Handbook," 1986.

Box 168

Employee Relations - Publications

Box 168, Folder 1

Handbooks - Employee Orientation Packet 1984

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: a selection of pamphlets, booklets, forms, a 1983 Times Mirror Annual Report, and other items for new employees.

Box 168, Folder 2

Handbooks - Correspondence Style Guide circa 1951

Scope and Contents

1 item: approx. 30 pp. featuring examples of LAT style for correspondence, also lists of proper terms of address, lists of technical and jargon terms used in various departments of the newspaper.

Box 168, Folder 3

Handbooks - "Better Letters" circa 1956

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40-pp. of example letters, tips on punctuation, spelling, how to express numbers in writing, correct terms of address, etc.

Box 168, Folder 4

Handbooks - Times-Mirror Co. Supervisor's Handbook, 2nd Edition 1962

Scope and Contents

Times Mirror Co. Supervisor's Handbook, 3/21/1962, with forward by publisher Norman Chandler. Material includes information in ten tabbed sections, "Employment Practices," "Employee Effectiveness," "Hours and Compensation," etc.

Box 168, Folder 5

Handbooks - Times-Mirror Co. Supervisor's Handbook, 2nd Edition 1962 - 1975

Scope and Contents

Materials headed "Times-Mirror Company Supervisor's Handbook, 2nd Edition, 3/21/1962. Tab-indexed.

Box 168, Folder 6

Handbooks - Times-Mirror Co. Supervisor's Handbook, 2nd Edition 1962 - 1972

Scope and Contents

In folder: revisions to the 1962 Supervisor's Handbook issued from 1962 up to 1972.

Box 169

Employee Relations - Publications

Box 169, Folder 1

Handbooks - Times-Mirror Co. Supervisor's Handbook, 2nd Edition 1962 - 1976

Scope and Contents

10 tab indexed sections with titles such as "Employment Practices," "Hours and Compensation."

Box 169, Folder 2

Handbooks - Times-Mirror Co. Supervisor's Handbook, 2nd Edition 1962 - 1980

Scope and Contents

Materials headed "Times-Mirror Company Supervisor's Handbook, 2nd Edition, 3/21/1962. Tab-indexed. Plus revisions.

Box 169, Folder 3

Handbooks - Times-Mirror Co. Supervisor's Handbook Revisions 1964 - 1977

Scope and Contents

Approx. 60-pp. of revision material for the Supervisor's Handbook.

Box 169, Folder 4

Handbooks - Times-Mirror Co. Supervisor's Handbook Revisions 1967 - 1980

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: bulletins, memos, announcements, training information and management information, plus periodic revisions of handbooks and manuals.

Box 169, Folder 5

Handbooks - Times-Mirror Co. Supervisor's Handbook 1980

Scope and Contents

Tabbed materials, with foreword by Tom Johnson.

Box 169, Folder 6

Miscellaneous - Times Mirror Suggestion Plan circa 1950 - 1969

Scope and Contents

3 items: two copies of brochure "Times-Mirror Suggestion Plan" (ca. 1950s), "Getting ahead with ideas," Times Mirror Suggestion Plan (ca. 1960s).

Box 169, Folder 7

Miscellaneous - Various Publications circa 1950 - 1984

Scope and Contents

4 items: booklet, Work Simplification - a way of operating better, 1957 ; pamphlet, Los Angeles Times Educational Programs, Fall 1984 ; 14-pp. booklets, "Your rate of pay," probably from 1950s.

Corporate Bulletins 1952-1991

Scope and Contents

Correspondence from executives and other administrators to the management and employees of Times Mirror and the Los Angeles Times. Date range is 1952-1991.

Box 170

Employee Relations - Corporate Bulletins

Box 170, Folder 1

Corporate Bulletins 1952 - 1959

Scope and Contents

Paul Bell invites all employees to annual Christmas Party, 12/22/1952 ; Norman Chandler expresses concern over "losses by death and illness, particularly heart attacks, in the last few months..." 9/25/1953. Norman Chandler memo on presentation of service pins at monthly luncheons, 6/14/1955 (attached is example of letter to be used to invite staffers) ; Norman Chandler memo on leadership and attached sheet with essay titled "Leadership," 7/1/1955 ; memo from Raymond Tanner, LAT Credit Union Treasurer, on changes to credit union bylaws, 12/13/1955. 1-pp. Philip Chandler memo on salaries and pay rates, 4/3/1956 ; 2-pp. Norman Chandler memo on Times-Mirror stock sales rumors, 4/11/1956. brief Norman Chandler memo on changes in management in the Editorial Department involving L.D. Hotchkiss and Nick B. Williams, 8/8/1957. Overtime pay, 2/21/1958 ; the group insurance plan, 3/21/1958 ; unemployment compensation benefits, 3/21/1958 ; wage and salary review, 4/15/1958 ; the retirement age of 65, 6/18/1958 ; related forms. pay in lieu of notice in case of dismissal, 1/7/1959 ; maternity leave policy, 1/21/1959 ; retirement plan, 1/26/1959 ; new vacation voucher and procedure, 4/28/1959 ; holidays for non-craft departments, 5/7/1959 ; tuition refund plan, 8/3/1959 ; the California Fair Employment Practice Act, 10/2/1959 ; retaining back copies of The Times in the mail room, 12/3/1959 ; sick pay, sick days, 12/23/1959 ; related forms.

Box 170, Folder 2

Corporate Bulletins 1960 - 1964

Scope and Contents

1960 vacation announcement, 1/26/1960 ; 2-pp. Norman Chandler memo on increased benefits, 2/18/1960 ; positions approved for four vice-presidents for TM Company Corporate Staff, 7/7/1960 ; renaming The Mirror-News as The Los Angeles Mirror, 7/29/1960 ; issues raised by "public appearances and outside writing, radio and television assignments undertaken by various members of our newspaper staffs," 8/5/1960 ; 2-pp. memo on the subject of dismissals, 10/25/1960 ; memo with 5-pp. attachment on California Fair Employment Practice Act, 11/21/1960 ; related forms. Dedication of new auditorium at TM Square ; "Mirror subscribers to receive Sunday Times as part of their Mirror subscription" ; approval of the appointments of Otis Chandler and Robert M. Allen as Corporate Vice Presidents (OC assuming overall responsibility for the newspaper division) ; general pay rate increase ; new employee orientation ; employees with recurring credit problems - garnishments ; antitrust laws ; initial employment applications. Appointments and promotions ; attempts to unionize LAT ; TM stock option plan ; shareholders meeting ; employee tickets to Rams-Redskins game ; use of the Harry Chandler Auditorium ; "rotation assignments" ; computer composition program ; improved retirement benefits and profit sharing ; "Everywoman's Family Circle - Fact Sheet" ; employee travel ; payroll vouchers ; bomb threats to TM Square. Robert D. Nelson memo to "Management Personnel" announcing change of name from "Stenographic Bureau" to "Secretarial Services," 6/1/1964 ; cover memo and 2-pp. news release on TM acquisition of The Sun Company of San Bernardino.

Box 170, Folder 3

Corporate Bulletins 1965 - 1969

Scope and Contents

Cover letter to "All Times employees" from Otis Chandler plus booklet on "improved group insurance plan," 2/12/1965 ; letter to "Times employees and their families" from Otis Chandler on $1 million TM contribution to the profit sharing plan, 12/28/1965. Otis Chandler memo, 1/7/1966, on new secretarial assignments within his office ; 4-pp. stapled packet on Company rate increases plus a one-page chart comparing these rate increases with "cost of living" increases, 1960 - 1966, 5/1966 ; 5-pp. Management Conference Bulletin, 9/1966. Two memos stapled, one to Management, one to all Times employees, announcing "22nd consecutive Annual Company Rate Increase," 5/12/1967 ; memo from Robert Bills' Office to Blanche Saulsberry on Desk Bulletins for Suburban Offices ; bomb threats memo from Otis Chandler, 6/26/1967, stapled to 5-pp. Plant Security Manual. Otis Chandler cover memo and attached news story of 2/17/1968 on changes in the top tier of TM involving Norman Chandler, Albert Casey, Franklin Murphy and Otis Chandler ; Otis Chandler memo, 3/7/1968, on promotions and changes at LAT ; Otis Chandler memo, 5/15/1968, on the 23rd consecutive annual rate increase for LAT-TM Press employees (with chart). LAT Management Bulletin from Otis Chandler, 9/15/1969, on "the proposed merger of the Times Herald Printing Company of Dallas and Times Mirror ; Management Bulletin, 12/8/1969, from Robert D. Nelson on the promotion of James B. Grider to the position of General Manager of Times Mirror Press as of 1/1/1970.

Box 170, Folder 4

Corporate Bulletins 1970 - 1975

Scope and Contents

Otis Chandler memo on annual rate increase, 5/20/1970 ; Chandler memo on Robert J. Donovan promotion, 7/27/1970 ; Robert Flannes memo on new security methods, 10/7/1970 ; 2-pp. memo from Flannes on "tighter plant security measures" ; Flannes memo on dress policy (strongly discouraging jeans at work).Red Cross Bloodmobile ; various credit union memos ; free tickets for Times Grand Prix ; promotions in Production ; Otis Chandler memo of 2/9/1971 (after major earthquake) reporting that the buildings in TM Square were inspected and found safe ; wage and salary issues ; Bulletin on appointment of William Thomas to be Executive Editor of LAT. 2-pp. Otis Chandler memo on Company (pay) Rate Increase, 5/16/1972 ; Robert Flannes memo about an LAT news story on a complaint filed against The Times with the Fair Employment Commission. Memos on recurring subjects such as Company Rate Increase, profit sharing info, newsprint costs, conserving electricity, the energy crisis, etc. ; stapled packet, approx. 20-pp., on affirmative action and equal employment opportunities. Many memos on recurring subjects - Company Rate Increase, reports on LAT's national ranking, parking issues, invitation to holiday reception or luncheon ; commuter computer service ; a new layout for the paper unveiled 12/1974. Memos on recurring subjects such as street sales, home delivery sales & service, LAT educational programs, service awards, holiday cards & invitations to holiday events, retirement dinner announcements, staff retirement parties, credit union announcements.

Box 170, Folder 5

Corporate Bulletins 1976

Scope and Contents

Approx. 50 items: a collection of Management Bulletins and Employee Bulletins on recurring subjects such as sick day policy, payroll deductions, middle management promotions, holiday events, long term disability, flu shots, daylight savings reminders, blood bank program, personnel survey, annual rate increase, etc. ; memo on (upper) management promotion of James B. Grider to the position of VP of Production effective "around mid-year 1977."

Box 170, Folder 6

Corporate Bulletins 1977

Scope and Contents

Approx. 60 items, mostly routine bulletins, some announcements of mid-level promotions. Notable items: bulletin, 5/16/1977, announcing the appointment of Tom Johnson to the newly-created post of President and Chief Operating Officer of The Times ;

Box 170, Folder 7

Corporate Bulletins 1978

Scope and Contents

Approx. 50 items: a collection of routine bulletins and memos. Notable items: Robert Flannes bulletin, 7/19/1978, describing how Otis Chandler and a teammate did competing in the "Six Hours of Watkins Glen" road race. (not something every employee cared about but there you have it)

Box 170, Folder 8

Corporate Bulletins 1979

Scope and Contents

Approx. 45 items: a collection of routine bulletins and memos. Notable items: William F. Thomas bulletin of 8/8/1979, announcing that "I.A. (Bud) Lewis has joined The Times as Times Poll Director (The Times Poll was created in 1978).

Box 170, Folder 9

Corporate Bulletins 1980

Scope and Contents

Approx. 75 items: mostly routine bulletins on periodic or annual events, some mid-level promotion notices.

Box 170, Folder 10

Corporate Bulletins 1981

Scope and Contents

Approx. 70 items: mostly routine bulletins on periodic or annual events, some mid-level promotion notices. Notable items: bulletin of 5/11/1981, naming James D. Boswell as Vice President of Employee Relations.

Box 171

Employee Relations - Corporate Bulletins

Box 171, Folder 1

Corporate Bulletins 1982

Scope and Contents

Approx. 45 items, mostly routine bulletins on periodic or annual events, some mid-level promotion notices. Notable items: bulletin of 12/22/1982, announcing the early retirement of James B. Grider, VP - Production, and the promotion of Charles J. Morrow to Director of Production, a newly created position.

Box 171, Folder 2

Corporate Bulletins 1983

Scope and Contents

Approx. 60 items, mostly routine bulletins on periodic or annual events, some mid-level promotion notices. Notable items: bulletin on 9/14/1983, three senior editors, John Foley, Dennis Britton and Noel Greenwood, were promoted to the level of deputy managing editor ; bulletin of 9/13/1983 announcing a new training and development program for minority journalists ; various preliminary announcements related to the Olympic Summer Games, to be held July-Aug. 1984 in Los Angeles.

Box 171, Folder 3

Corporate Bulletins (1 of 2) 1984

Scope and Contents

Approx. 90 items, mostly routine bulletins on periodic or annual events, some mid-level promotion notices. Notable items: 37-pp. "Olympic Arts Festival" booklet. Split into two folders.

Box 171, Folder 4

Corporate Bulletins (2 of 2) 1984

Scope and Contents

Approx. 90 items, mostly routine bulletins on periodic or annual events, some mid-level promotion notices. Notable items: 37-pp. "Olympic Arts Festival" booklet. Split into two folders.

Box 171, Folder 5

Corporate Bulletins 1985

Scope and Contents

Approx. 80 items: mostly routine bulletins on periodic or annual events, some mid-level promotion notices. Notable items: bulletin, 3/7/1985, "Willard Colston, President, Los Angeles Times Syndicate, will be promoted to the new position of Chairman, Los Angeles Times Syndicate, effective May 1, 1985" ; bulletin, 1/18/1985, "Jack Miles has been named Book Editor of The Times, succeeding Art Seidenbaum, who takes over as Opinion Editor on January 28.

Box 171, Folder 6

Corporate Bulletins 1986

Scope and Contents

Approx. 70 items: mostly routine bulletins on periodic or annual events, some mid-level promotion notices. Notable items: bulletin, bulletin, 12/18/1986, "the name of the Archives Department will be changed to The Los Angeles Times History Center," as of 1/5/1987.

Box 171, Folder 7

Management Bulletins 1987

Scope and Contents

Approx. 70 items: mostly routine bulletins on periodic or annual events, some mid-level promotion notices. Notable items: bulletin of 11/13/1987 naming Richard T. Schlosberg III as President and Chief Operating Officer of LAT ; bulletin of 11/17/1987 stating "Construction of our new 1400-space employee parking garage is about to begin... Ground breaking is scheduled for Jan. 4, 1988 ; bulletin, 10/20/1987, announcing the death of Vance Stickell, the Exec. VP of Marketing, LAT employee for 39 years.

Box 172

Employee Relations - Corporate Bulletins

Box 172, Folder 1

Employee Bulletins 1987

Scope and Contents

Approx. 75 items: mostly routine bulletins on periodic or annual events, some mid-level promotion notices. No bulletins of particular note included here.

Box 172, Folder 2

Management Bulletins 1988

Scope and Contents

Approx. 70 items: mostly routine bulletins on periodic or annual events, some mid-level promotion notices. Notable items: 3/9/1988, stapled packet, 1988 Employee Opinion Survey ;

Box 172, Folder 3

Employee Bulletins 1988

Scope and Contents

Approx. 65 items: mostly routine bulletins on periodic or annual events, some mid-level promotion notices. Noteworthy items: 2- pocket folder (white), "Tax-Saver Accounts - Enrollment kit ; 3/11/1988, stapled packet, 1988 Employee Survey Results ; more material related to Employee Survey ; booklet,Spring 1988, "Professional Development Programs" ; booklet, Spring 1988, Management Skills for Supervisors & Managers - Create your own future."

Box 172, Folder 4

Management Bulletins 1989

Scope and Contents

Approx. 80 items: mostly routine bulletins on periodic or annual events, some mid-level promotion notices ; bulletin, 8/18/1989, "Jeffrey S. Hall, vice president, marketing services, will be promoted to the new position of president of the San Fernando Valley Edition," effective 8/21/1989 ; bulletin, 10/3/1989, "Jeffrey S. Klein has been named to the new position of Assistant to the Publisher of The Times ; original of 36-pp. "Retiree Handbook," 8/1989 ; bulletin, 11/10/1989, "After 20 years on the Los Angeles Times editorial pages...Tony Day is taking on a new assignment....senior correspondent reporting about ideas and ideology...." (Day was succeeded as Editorial Page Editor by Thomas Plate, whose deputy would be Frank del Olmo.

Box 172, Folder 5

Employee Bulletins 1989

Scope and Contents

Approx.80: mostly routine bulletins on periodic or annual events, some mid-level promotion notices ; 12-pp. booklet, "Protecting your health - with safe and efficient computer terminal use" ; brochure, Fall 1989, "Work Smarter - The 10 Commandments of Development."

Box 172, Folder 6

Management Bulletins 1990

Scope and Contents

Approx. 55 items: mostly routine bulletins on periodic or annual events, some mid-level promotion notices. Noteworthy bulletins: bulletin, 6/6/1990, "...The Times is now the largest daily circulation metropolitan newspaper in the country" ; bulletin, 8/3/1990, "Times Mirror has agreed to buy a 50% interest in La Opinion...the nation's largest Spanish-language daily..." ; bulletin, 9/4/1990, "Dick Schlosberg, pres. and chief operating officer of The Times, has been named group vice president, newspapers of The Times Mirror Company...leaving The Times and taking on his new assignment at the end of the month."

Box 172, Folder 7

Employee Bulletins 1990

Scope and Contents

Approx. 60 items: mostly routine bulletins on periodic or annual events, some mid-level promotion notices. Noteworthy bulletins: bulletin, 7/24/1990, "Tom Johnson has resigned as chairman of The Times and a vice chairman and director of Times Mirror to become the president and CEO of Cable News Network...effective August 1."

Box 173

Employee Relations - Corporate Bulletins

Box 173, Folder 1

Management Bulletins 1991

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: mostly routine bulletins on periodic or annual events, some mid-level promotion notices. Noteworthy bulletins: bulletin of 2/6/1991, "The Times is discontinuing its afternoon edition, the P.M. Final" (due to eroding readership) ; bulletin of 2/22/1991, "Jeff Hall is taking on a new assignment, effective March 4, as a special assistant to Dick Schlosberg, Times Mirror group vice president, newspapers" (Jeff Klein, previous assistant to the publisher, will now oversee all business operations related to the Valley and Ventura editions).

Box 173, Folder 2

Employee Bulletins 1991

Scope and Contents

Approx. 50 items (with a wider variety of informational publications than other folders in this box) : from Jan. & Feb. several bulletins related to the Gulf War ; bulletins show the growing awareness of the AIDS crisis ; booklet, 2/1991, "Leave your car at home - employee transport program.

Box 173, Folder 3

Times Mirror Corporate Bulletins - January 1989

Scope and Contents

Copies of TM Personnel Review, 1/1989. Copies of bulletin announcing new hire - Dorsey Lewis, Jr. Copies of bulletin announcing paycheck deductions related to social security and State disability tax. Copies of bulletin announcing Weight Watchers and family Education classes. Copies of bulletin announcing promotions of Lawrence Higby and Narda Zacchino.

Box 173, Folder 4

Times Mirror Corporate Bulletins - February 1989

Scope and Contents

Copies of bulletin announcing LAT classes. Copies of TM Personnel Review, 2/1989. Copies of bulletin announcing retirement of John J. McCrory.

Box 173, Folder 5

Times Mirror Corporate Bulletins - March 1989

Scope and Contents

Copies of Personnel Review, 3/1989. Copies of bulletin announcing promotions of John F. Martin and Ellen F. Pelizza, 3/1/1989. Copies of bulletin announcing availability of eyeglasses for VDT use. Copies of bulletin announcing federal legislation requiring employers to test benefits annually for employee eligibility. Copies of bulletin about the bankruptcy of the Maxicare Health Plan, in which many LAT employees were enrolled. Copies of bulletin about a Pat Tully, a scheduled speaker on the topic of adolescent chemical dependancy. Copies of bulletin on "Earthquake Preparedness Month (April 1989) and giving information on related videos and programs. Copies of bulletin on asbestos removal from the Times Mirror building.

Box 173, Folder 6

Times Mirror Corporate Bulletins - April 1989

Scope and Contents

Copies of bulletin on Personnel Review, 4/1989. Copies of bulletin - obituary notice for Martha J. Rosenkrans. Copies of bulletin announcing promotions of Matthew J. Knight and Timothy S. Yamauchi. Copies of bulletin announcing two Wellness Committee programs in April 1989. Copies of bulletin announcing promotions of Michael I. Youchah and Gordon T. Tracey. Copies of bulletin announcing death of TM interior designer Jan Hornbeck, 4/19/1989. Copies of bulletin announcing scholarships for the children of TM employees. Copies of bulletin announcing the annual meeting for Times Mirror shareholders. Copies of bulletin announcing the availability of colorectal cancer screening kits for employees over 40 years of age. Copies of bulletin announcing an American Lung Assn. (anti) smoking clinic.

Box 173, Folder 7

Times Mirror Corporate Bulletins - May 1989

Scope and Contents

Copies of bulletin - Personnel Review, 5/1989. Copies of bulletin announcing a Red Cross blood drive at Times Mirror Square. Copies of bulletin announcing the TM 10th Annual Softball Game, 5/23/1989. Copies of bulletin announcing the addition of one more personal holiday for full-time employees.

Box 173, Folder 8

Times Mirror Corporate Bulletins - June 1989

Scope and Contents

Copies of bulletin - Personnel Review, 6/1989. Copies of bulletin, "Asbestos removal #2," 6/3/1989. Copies of bulletin on the promotion of Jean M. Stanley. Copies of bulletin on the promotion of O. Jean Williams. Copies of bulletin on the 6/12/1989 earthquakes, which includes an emergency preparedness survey. Copies of bulletin on the informational program to be presented by the Big Brothers and Big Sisters organizations. Copies of bulletin on new rules for the corporate garage. Copies of bulletin on DASH Bus Service changes, 6/26/1989. Copies of bulletin on a new law related to asbestos-containing construction materials. Copies of bulletin on retiree health care and life insurance.

Box 173, Folder 9

Times Mirror Corporate Bulletins - July 1989

Scope and Contents

Copies of bulletin - Personnel Review, 7/1989. Copies of bulletin on the celebration for the fifth anniversary of the Savings Plus Plan. Copies of bulletin - obituary notice for Richard G. Adams, 7/14/1989. Copies of bulletin - obituary notice for Irene F. Franklin, 7/19/1989. Copies of bulletin on LAT Health Quest's breast cancer screenings. Copies of bulletin on sign-up for 10-week Fitness Now classes. Copies of bulletin on new hire - casualty claims manager William Wiegand.

Box 173, Folder 10

Times Mirror Corporate Bulletins - August 1989

Scope and Contents

Copies of bulletin - Personnel Review, 8/1989. Copies of bulletin on a "voice or alarm communications" system then being installed around Times Mirror Square. Bulletin on a new (Oxnard) office address for Otis Chandler, ex-publisher of LAT. Copies of bulletin on upcoming asbestos removal work at Times Mirror building. Copies of bulletin on TM Square phone system changes Copies of bulletin on the death of Pat Bartley, former secretary to a TM executive. Copies of bulletin on the hiring of three new legal counsels in TM's law department - Vivian Rattay, William Barlow and Janette Payne. Copies of bulletin on the 44th Annual Rams Charity Game. Copies of bulletin on Accounting Dept. members who "have augmented their current responsibilities" - George R. Savage, T. Bernie Blegen and John F. Martin.

Box 173, Folder 11

Times Mirror Corporate Bulletins - September 1989

Scope and Contents

Copies of bulletin on the 1991 Scholarship Program for daughters and sons of employees of TM or TM operating units. Copies of bulletin on free influenza immunizations for employees. Copies of bulletin on an upcoming Red Cross blood drive to be conducted in the LAT Employee Lounge. Copies of bulletin on promotion of T. Bernie Blegen to assistant director, financial planning and analysis. Copies of bulletin on yoga classes to be conducted at TM Square. Copies of bulletin on the TM baseball team schedule. Copies of bulletin on the 1989 Heart & Sole Classic, featuring both running and bicycling events. Copies of bulletin on the annual open enrollment period when employees may review and make changes to their medical, dental and tax-saver accounts.

Box 173, Folder 12

Times Mirror Corporate Bulletins - October 1989

Scope and Contents

Copies of Personnel Review, 10/1989. Copies of bulletin on Jeffrey S. Klein being named to the new position of assistant to the publisher, LAT. Copies of bulletin on a breast health lecturer at TMS, and a breast cancer screening for female employees. Copies of bulletin on the 1990 health care and tax-saver open enrollment. Copies of bulletin on Rochelle W. Evans assuming the newly created position of director, human services, TM Broadcasting. Copies of bulletin on the minor damage to two TM subsidiaries, Matthew Bender & Co. and Zenger-Miller. Copies of bulletin on the open enrollment period for health care and tax-saver accounts. Copies of bulletin on the hiring of Mari R. Stanley as a staff counsel.

Box 174

Employee Relations - Corporate Bulletins & Reports

Box 174, Folder 1

Times Mirror Corporate Bulletins - November 1989

Scope and Contents

Copies of bulletin - Personnel Review, 11/1989. Copies of bulletin on the closure of the Herald Examiner, another long-lived L.A. newspaper. Copies of bulletin on employee donations to the Red Cross earthquake relief effort. Copies of bulletin on video display terminal training classes. Copies of bulletin on video display terminal training classes - the second notice.

Box 174, Folder 2

Times Mirror Corporate Bulletins - December 1989

Scope and Contents

Copies of bulletin - Personnel Review, 12/1989. Copies of bulletin on the Christmas food bank drive. Copies of bulletin on a Mental Health and Substance Abuse Benefits Program for TM. Copies of bulletin on company holidays for the upcoming year. Copies of bulletin on Health Quest classes, 12/11/1989. Copies of bulletin on TM Toys for Tots drive of December 1989, sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps. Copies of bulletin on retirement of Bob Vircsik, TM manager of architectural services. Copies of bulletin on fitness classes offered at LAT in the 10th floor lounge. Copies of bulletin on transfer of Renee H. Miller to the corporate risk management staff. Copies of bulletin on an extension of the Toys for Tots drive. Copies of bulletin on LAT Employee Center placing on sale food coupons that can be offered to the homeless in lieu of money and which can be exchanged for meals at the Weingart Center in downtown L.A.

Box 174, Folder 3

Times Mirror Corporate Bulletins - January 1991

Scope and Contents

Copies of bulletin - Personnel Review, 1/1991. Copies of bulletin on upcoming paychecks being subject to the 1991 deduction rates, some of which had changed from 1990. Copies of bulletin on upcoming paychecks being subject to the 1991 deduction rates, some of which had changed from 1990, as the changes would apply to TM employes in New York, New Jersey and Washington, DC. Copies of bulletin on upcoming paychecks being subject to the 1991 deduction rates, some of which had changed from 1990. Copies of bulletin on TM holidays for the upcoming year. Copies of bulletin announcing "a television has been placed in the Green Room of the fifth floor to keep (employees) informed about Persian Gulf events." Copies of bulletin on the posting of wire service reports on the Persian Gulf (war) situation and also on increased security at TM Square. Copies of bulletin on promotion of Maxine Griggs to position of manager, corporate personnel. Copies of bulletin on promotions of William H. Barlow, Roger D. Oglesby, Rose H. Perez and Glen A. Smith to senior staff counsel.

Box 174, Folder 4

Times Mirror Corporate Bulletins - February 1991

Scope and Contents

Copies of bulletin - Personnel Review, 2/1991. Copies of bulletin on the TM Basic Group Benefit Program. Copies of bulletin on the LAT Health & Fitness Program. Copies of bulletin on LAT sponsorship of any full-time employee who enters the L.A. Marathon (1991). Copies of bulletin announcing TM matching gifts to cover contributions to the American Red Cross Gulf Crisis Fund. Copies of bulletin announcing a survey related to TM Mental Health and Substance Abuse Benefits Program (administered by Human Affairs International). Copies of bulletin announcing upcoming classes offered by LAT - exercise, "Weight Watchers" and another on substance abuse.

Box 174, Folder 5

Times Mirror Corporate Bulletins - March 1991

Scope and Contents

Copies of bulletin - Personnel Review - 3/1991. Copies of bulletin on promotions of Wanda G. Davis and Mark P. Schaff in the Corporate Audit department. Copies of bulletin on promotion of Janet Sturms in the risk management department. Copies of bulletin (Management Bulletin) on benefits and retirement issues. Copies of bulletin on the annual TM shareholders' meeting. Copies of bulletin on directions for corporate employees planning to attend the annual shareholders' meeting. Copies of bulletin on LAT programs for April 1991. Copies of bulletin - obituary notice for Norman E. Crow, Jr.

Box 174, Folder 6

Times Mirror Corporate Bulletins - April 1991

Scope and Contents

Copies of bulletin - Personnel Review, 4/1991. Copies of bulletin on TM Savings Plus Plan including a survey on preferred investment options for the future. Copies of bulletin on tightening security at TMS and checking of employee ID cards. Copies of bulletin on upcoming LAT Recycling and Conservation Fair. Copies of bulletin on TM scholarship winners for 1991. Copies of bulletin on Federal Express pick-ups at Times Mirror Square - times, locations, etc. Copies of bulletin on alternative methods of transportation and copies of a booklet, "Leave your car at home - Employee Transportation Program." Copies of bulletin on "Fiesta Broadway," a major street fair which involved extensive street closures in downtown L.A., and which posed challenges for LAT employees working that weekend. Copies of bulletin on classes and programs being offered to TM and LAT employees in the month of May 1991.

Box 174, Folder 7

Times Mirror Corporate Bulletins - May 1991

Scope and Contents

Copies of bulletin - Personnel Review, 5/1991. Copies of bulletin on LAT Federal Credit Union new car loans. Copies of bulletin on LAT programs for June 1991.

Box 174, Folder 8

Times Mirror Corporate Bulletins - June 1991

Scope and Contents

Copies of bulletin - Personnel Review, 6/1991. Copies of bulletin on LAT Cash Operations, 6/10/1991. Copies of bulletin on transfer of William R. Isinger from TM Eastern Corporate Office to LAT. Copies of bulletin - obituary notice for Richard C. Thomson. Copies of bulletin on the promotion of Gordon T. Tracey to manager of management engineering. Copies of bulletin on the new benefit to Times Mirror carpoolers (two or more in car) of free parking at Times Mirror Square. Copies of bulletin on the new injury and illness prevention program for TM.

Box 174, Folder 9

Times Mirror Corporate Bulletins - July 1991

Scope and Contents

Copies of bulletin - Personnel Review, 7/1991. Copies of bulletin on the updating of the TM Emergency Preparedness Plan using meetings and questionnaires. Copies of bulletin on classes offered by LAT in July 1991. Copies of bulletin on the promotion of Frank J. O'Brien to supervisor, corporate EDP audit, at a TM regional office in NJ. Copies of bulletin on LAT programs related to employee health. Copies of bulletin on an open house and tour to familiarize LAT employees with the automated systems at The Times and with the computer room. Date to be 7/31/1991. Copies of bulletin on employee briefings related to emergency preparedness. Copies of bulletin on the availability of child care at the State Office Building at 3rd and Spring Streets. Copies of bulletin on changes to the Savings Plus plan in which many TM and LAT employees were enrolled.

Box 174, Folder 10

Times Mirror Corporate Bulletins - August 1991

Scope and Contents

Copies of bulletin - Personnel Review, 8/1991. Copies of bulletin on an upgrade for the telephone system used by the employee benefits section of Employee Relations. Copies of bulletin on TM operating units offering their products at discounted prices to TM employees. Copies of bulletin on TM's conducting of a ride-sharing match list survey.

Box 174, Folder 11

Times Mirror Corporate Bulletins - September 1991

Scope and Contents

Copies of bulletin - Personnel Review, 9/1991. Copies of bulletin on LAT September programs - exercise, Weight Watchers, etc. Copies of bulletin on meetings scheduled to explain changes to the Savings Plus program. Copies of bulletin on applications for the Times Mirror Scholarship being available. Copies of bulletin on the availability of employee influenza immunizations at no cost. Copies of bulletin on the LAT History Center and the services it offered. Copies of bulletin on two appointments of senior executives in the corporate communications department - Martha H. Goldstein and Peter Lichtgarn. Copies of bulletin on restricted elevator service in the Times Mirror building to enhance security. Copies of bulletin on programs offered to employees in October 1991 - mammography screenings and an anti-drug abuse seminar.

Box 174, Folder 12

Times Mirror Corporate Bulletins - October 1991

Scope and Contents

Copies of bulletin - Personnel Review, 10/1991. Copies of bulletin on the open enrollment period for medical, dental, savings and long-term disability plans, and on changes to the plans. Copies of bulletin on the promotion of George A. Boltman to supervisor, corporate EDP audit, in the Western Regional Audit office. Copies of bulletin on programs and special offers for the months of October and November 1991. Copies of bulletin on the deadline date for making changes to employee Health Choice coverage or healthcare accounts. Copies of bulletin on the new "310" telephone area code for portions of L.A. County (mainly to the west and south of central Los Angeles.) Copies of bulletin on the revised Times Mirror jury duty policy.

Box 174, Folder 13

Times Mirror Corporate Bulletins - November 1991

Scope and Contents

Copies of bulletin - Personnel Review, 11/1991. Copies of bulletin on employee security precautions. Copies of bulletin on LAT programs for Nov. and Dec. 1991, including exercise classes, a talk on stress and LAT sponsorship of runners in the L.A. Marathon. Copies of bulletin on the holiday season Toys for Tots drive and a food drive.

Box 174, Folder 14

Times Mirror Corporate Bulletins - December 1991

Scope and Contents

Copies of bulletin with information on proposed Corporate business hours change and a survey to provide Human Resources with employee opinions on a change. Copies of bulletin on the Museum of Contemporary Art (and the Temporary Contemporary on Central Ave.) offering free admission on 12/3/1991 as part of its 5th anniversary celebration. Copies of bulletin on Times Mirror having available complimentary tickets to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Copies of bulletin on programs related to "the local culmination of the Bill of Rights Bicentennial Celebration," on 12/12/1991, at City Hall and the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at the Music Center. Copies of bulletin - Personnel Review, 12/1991. Copies of bulletin and attached survey related to commuting patterns. The survey was created by the Air Quality Management District. Copies of bulletin with information on "Christmas Day paychecks." Copies of bulletin listing the 1992 company holidays and their dates, including New Year's Day, 1993.

Programs 1941-1944

Scope and Contents

Materials created and/or distributed by the Los Angeles Times or Times Mirror Co. for training programs for managers, including "Leadership in Industry"-a publication for industrial foremen; leadership training; affirmative action awareness; the Management Training Program; and the Times Mirror Management Conference. Of note is the Circulation Roadman Training Program materials used by Otis Chandler and the Ben L. Wells leadership training and testing materials used by Norman Chandler. Date range is 1941-1944.

Box 174

Employee Relations - Corporate Bulletins & Reports

Box 174, Folder 15

Circulation Roadman Training Program circa 1955

Scope and Contents

Times Mirror Company Supervisor's Handbook once used by Otis Chandler during his stint in the Mirror News - Circulation Roadman Training Program.

Box 174, Folder 16

Leadership in Industry - No. 1 - 26 1953 - 1954

Scope and Contents

Issues 1 - 26 of of Leadership in Industry, a motivational series published by Robert Palmer Corp.

Box 174, Folder 17

Leadership in Industry - No. 27 - 52 1953 - 1954

Scope and Contents

Issues 27 - 52 of of Leadership in Industry, a motivational series published by Robert Palmer Corp. ; six issues of Foreman's Letter (National Foreman's Institute), 1953 - 1954 ; Philip Chandler memo (12/2/1954) related to Leadership in Industry.

Box 175

Employee Relations - Programs

Box 175, Folder 1

"Leadership" 1944 - 1945

Scope and Contents

Leadership program from Ben L. Wells & Company Sales and Leadership Training. Includes a variety of tests analyzing personality, temperament. This copy was Philip Chandler's.

Box 175, Folder 2

Equal Opportunity Employment Programs 1987 - 1988

Scope and Contents

4 items: information packet (in blue pocket folder) "Managing Today's diverse workforce," Multipage document - "Statement of (LAT) Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and Affirmative Action..." ; various memos and bulletins.

Box 175, Folder 3

Management Trainee Program Information Brochures circa 1950 - 1969

Scope and Contents

Two brochures promoting the Management Trainee Program with Times Mirror, a two-year training program for graduates of master's degree programs in business- or engineering-related fields.

Box 175, Folder 4

Management Trainee Program Handbook 1959

Scope and Contents

Management Training Manual issued to Donald Bowman

Box 175, Folder 5

Management Conference Account Record 1949 - 1959

Scope and Contents

1 item: bound ledger containing document named above, including record of fees, dues paid, etc. for the Foremen's Conference and the Management Conference. (binding removed)

Box 175, Folder 6

Management Conference Constitutions 1964 - 1972

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: various versions of Conference Constitutions and amendments, plus related correspondence.

Box 175, Folder 7

Management Conference Officers 1941 - 1983

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: article copy, Among Ourselves, "Foremen re-elect 'Hutch" ," 10/1941 ; lists of Management Conference Officers from 1969 thru 1983.

Box 175, Folder 8

Management Conference Ballots 1983 - 1985

Scope and Contents

6 items: 3 copies, Management Conference Ballots, 1983 - 1984 ; 3 copies, Management Conference Ballots, 1985 - 1986.

Box 175, Folder 9

Management Conference Speakers 1965 - 1983

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: complete lists of Conference event speakers for specified years ; supplemental list of Conference event speakers who were "Times Mirror (or) Los Angeles Times executives", 1967 - 1977 ; supplemental list of Times Editorial Speakers" at the Conference, 1968 - 1981 ; supplemental list of "Management Conference Events featuring Otis Chandler, 1959 - 1983" (OC spoke 16 of those 25 years).

Box 175, Folder 10

Management Conference Bulletins 1965

Scope and Contents

8 items: monthly Management Conference Bulletins for 1965 - April, May, June, July, August, September, October and Nov. / Dec. (combined).

Box 175, Folder 11

Management Conference Bulletins 1966

Scope and Contents

9 items: monthly Management Conference Bulletins for 1966 - March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.

Box 175, Folder 12

Management Conference Bulletins 1967

Scope and Contents

7 items: six issues of Management Conference Bulletin for 1967 - January through June, plus two stapled originals of invitation to the 1967 Management Conference Installation Banquet for the evening of 6/20/1967.

Box 175, Folder 13

Management Conference Bulletins 1968

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: Management Conference Bulletins for January, April, June, September, October, and November of 1968 ; invitations to two of the monthly meetings ; two original 29-pp. booklets containing speech transcripts for the meeting of May 21, 1968 - one ring bound, one fixed with brads.

Box 176

Employee Relations - Programs

Box 176, Folder 1

Management Conference Bulletins 1969

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: seven monthly issues of this bulletin for 1969 - February, March, May, June, September, October and November ; various invitations and announcements related to Management Conference activities.

Box 176, Folder 2

Management Conference Bulletins 1970

Scope and Contents

9 items: invitation to Management Conference dinner and speech by Otis Chandler, 9/9/1970, Los Angeles Hilton ; 8 issues of Management Conference Bulletin for 1970, January through June, plus September, October and November.

Box 176, Folder 3

Management Conference Bulletins 1971

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: invitation to the Management Conference dinner and a speech by Robert D. Nelson, VP, Times Mirror on 6/15/1971 ; 9 issues of Bulletin - January, February, March, May, June, August, September, October and November 1971.

Box 176, Folder 4

Management Conference Bulletins 1972

Scope and Contents

Approx. 18 items: several invitation notices for Conference dinner programs, including those featuring speeches by Otis Chandler (9/19/1972), Albert V. Casey (11/17/1972), William Thomas and Jack Smith (2/15/1972) ; 8 Bulletins for the months of January through June, August and November 1972 ; packet including ballot for election of officers and exec. committee, 5/31/1972 ; 2-pp. "Proposed constitutional and general practice changes" for the Conference's bylaws ; miscellaneous announcements.

Box 176, Folder 5

Management Conference Bulletins 1973

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: several invitation / reservation cards for Conference dinners during 1973 ; Bulletins for months January, March, April and June 1973 ; packet of info for a 3/15/1973 Conference meeting on "Narcotics Awareness" presented by a representative of the LA Police Dept.'s Narcotics Division.

Box 176, Folder 6

Management Conference Bulletins 1974

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: various announcements and invitations related to Conference activities ; Conference Bulletins for March, May, June, September and November of 1974 ; one Bulletin with no month identified (half of first page torn off).

Box 176, Folder 7

Management Conference Bulletins 1975

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: various memos, invitations and announcements of activities of the Conference for 1975 ; Management Conference Bulletins for January, March, April, June, September and November of 1975.

Box 176, Folder 8

Management Conference Bulletins 1976

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: memos and invitations related to the 1976 Management Conferences, plus copies of the Bulletins of March, May, June, September and November 1976.

Box 176, Folder 9

Management Conference Bulletins 1977

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: memos and invitations related to the 1977 Management Conferences, plus copies of the Bulletins of January, March, May, October and November 1977.

Box 177

Employee Relations - Programs

Box 177, Folder 1

Management Conference Bulletins 1978

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: flyers, memos, invitations related to Management Conference for 1978, also monthly Bulletins for January, March, May, June, September and November.

Box 177, Folder 2

Management Conference Bulletins 1979

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: flyers, memos, invitations related to Management Conference for 1979, also monthly Bulletins for January, March, May, June, September and November.

Box 177, Folder 3

Management Conference Bulletins 1980

Scope and Contents

Approx. 18 items: flyers, memos, invitations related to Management Conference for 1980, plus monthly Bulletins for January, March, May, June, September and November.

Box 177, Folder 4

Management Conference Bulletins 1981

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: flyers, memos, invitations related to Management Conference for 1981, plus monthly Bulletins for January, March, May, June, September and November.

Box 177, Folder 5

Management Conference Bulletins 1982

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: flyers, memos, invitations related to Management Conference for 1982, plus monthly Bulletins for January, March, May, June, September and November.

Box 177, Folder 6

Management Conference Bulletins 1983

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: flyers, memos, invitations related to Management Conference for 1983, plus monthly Bulletins for January, March, May, June, September and November.

Box 177, Folder 7

Management Conference Bulletins 1984

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: flyers, memos, invitations related to Management Conference for 1984, plus monthly Bulletins for January, March, May, June, September and November.

Box 178

Employee Relations - Programs And Reports

Box 178, Folder 1

Management Conference Bulletins 1985

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: flyers, memos, invitations related to Management Conference for 1985, plus monthly Bulletins for January, March, May, June, September and November.

Box 178, Folder 2

Management Conference Bulletins 1986

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: flyers, memos, invitations related to Management Conference for 1986, plus monthly Bulletins for January, March, May, June, September and November.

Box 178, Folder 3

Management Conference Bulletins 1987

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: flyers, memos, invitations related to Management Conference for 1987, plus monthly Bulletins for January, March, May, June, September and November.

Box 178, Folder 4

Management Conference Bulletins 1988

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: flyers, memos, invitations related to Management Conference for 1988, plus monthly Bulletins for January, May, June, September and November.

Box 178, Folder 5

Management Conference Bulletins 1989

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: flyers, memos, invitations related to Management Conference for 1989, plus monthly Bulletins for January, March, May, September and November.

Box 178, Folder 6

Management Conference Bulletins 1990

Scope and Contents

6 items: flyers announcing the Management Conference programs and speakers for January, March, May, June, September and November ; Management Bulletins, one each for September and November.

Box 178, Folder 7

Management Conference Bulletins 1991

Scope and Contents

8 items: Management Conference Bulletins for September and November 1991 ; several flyers announcing Conference events during 1991.

Box 178, Folder 8

Management Conference Bulletins 1992

Scope and Contents

7 items: flyer announcing Management Conference for 2/19/1992 (speaker David Laventhol) ; draft, with marginal notes, of Laventhol's speech for the event ; Management Bulletins for February, April, June, October and December

Box 178, Folder 9

Management Conference Bulletins 1993

Scope and Contents

7 items: flyers announcing conferences for 1993 ; Management Conference Bulletin for March, 1993 ; 43-pp. transcript of Gen. Colin Powell's speech and Q&A at March 1993 conference ; printed card - "Colin Powell's Rules."

Box 178, Folder 10

Management Conference Bulletins 1994

Scope and Contents

4 items: one copy of 2/1994 Management Conference Bulletin ; several flyers and announcements for Conference events of 1994.

Reports 1950-1993

Scope and Contents

Reports created by Los Angeles Times and Times Mirror for distribution both internally and externally. Topics include employment statistics, including turnover rates; the Succession Planning Program; and results from a survey of salaries within the newspaper industry. Date range is 1950-1993.

Box 178

Employee Relations - Programs And Reports

Box 178, Folder 11

Succession Planning Program 1977

Scope and Contents

2 items: LAT "Succession Planning Program" booklet. 17-pp. analysis of "Succession Planning Program."

Box 178, Folder 12

Succession Planning Program 1978

Scope and Contents

2 items: LAT "Succession Planning Program" booklet. 16-pp. analysis of "Succession Planning Program."

Box 178, Folder 13

Succession Planning Program 1979

Scope and Contents

1 item: LAT "Succession Planning Program" booklet.

Box 178, Folder 14

Succession Planning Program 1980

Scope and Contents

2 items: LAT "Succession Planning Program" booklet. 16-pp. analysis of "Succession Planning Program."

Box 178, Folder 15

Succession Planning Program 1981

Scope and Contents

2 items: LAT "Succession Planning Program" booklet. 11-pp. analysis of the Succession Planning Program for 1981.

Box 179

Employee Relations - Reports

Box 179, Folder 1

Succession Planning Program 1982

Scope and Contents

1 item: LAT "Succession Planning Program" booklet.

Box 179, Folder 2

Succession Planning Program 1983 - 1984

Scope and Contents

1 item: LAT "Succession Planning Program" booklet for 1983 - 1984.

Box 179, Folder 3

Labor Stability Reports 1950 - 1995

Scope and Contents

6 items:labor stability reports dated 12/31/1950 for LAT, The Mirror and Times Mirror Press ; handwritten note (red pencil) dated 2/8 [1951?] ; memo, 2/9/1951, "Turnover Report, month of December 1950 ; single sheet report, 7/1995, "Labor Stability Report Statistics, culled from Labor Stability Reports (1950 - 1977).

Box 179, Folder 4

Labor Stability Reports 1951 - 1952

Scope and Contents

4 items: labor stability reports dated 12/31/195 for LAT, The Mirror and Times Mirror Press ; memo, 2/14/1952, Turnover Report for 1951.

Box 179, Folder 5

Labor Stability Reports 1952 - 1953

Scope and Contents

5 items: labor stability reports dated 12/31/1952 for LAT, The Mirror and Times Mirror Press ; memo, 2/14/1953, Turnover Report for 1952 ; single-sheet report, "Terminations" - 1/1/1952 - 6/31/1952.

Box 179, Folder 6

Labor Stability Reports 1953 - 1954

Scope and Contents

8 items: labor stability reports dated 12/31/1953 for LAT, The Mirror and Times Mirror Press ; various memos related to the previously mentioned reports.

Box 179, Folder 7

Labor Stability Reports 1954 - 1955

Scope and Contents

2 items: on one sheet, labor stability reports, month of 12/1954, for The Times, Times Mirror Press, and The Mirror ; memo, 1/10/1955, related to the previous reports.

Box 179, Folder 8

Labor Stability Reports 1955 - 1956

Scope and Contents

2 items: on single sheet, Monthly Labor Stability Report, 12/31/1955, for The Times, The Mirror-Daily News and Times-Mirror Press ; memo, text report on the numerical report mentioned above, 1/30/1956.

Box 179, Folder 9

Labor Stability Reports 1956 - 1957

Scope and Contents

2 items: on single sheet, Monthly Labor Stability Report, 12/31/1956, for The Times, The Mirror-Daily News and Times-Mirror Press ; memo, text report on the numerical report mentioned above, 2/4/1957.

Box 179, Folder 10

Labor Stability Reports 1957 - 1958

Scope and Contents

2 items: on single sheet, Monthly Labor Stability Report, 12/31/1957, for The Times, The Mirror-Daily News and Times-Mirror Press ; memo, text report on the numerical report mentioned above, 1/28/1958.

Box 179, Folder 11

Labor Stability Reports 1958 - 1959

Scope and Contents

3 items: on single sheet, Monthly Labor Stability Report, 12/31/1958, for The Times, The Mirror-Daily News and Times-Mirror Press ; memo, two text reports on the numerical report mentioned above, both dated 1/14/1959.

Box 179, Folder 12

Labor Stability Reports 1959 - 1960

Scope and Contents

2 items: on single sheet, Monthly Labor Stability Report, 12/31/1959, for The Times, The Mirror-Daily News and Times-Mirror Press ; memo, a text report on the numerical report mentioned above, dated 2/26/1960.

Box 179, Folder 13

Labor Stability Reports 1960 - 1961

Scope and Contents

7 items: six single-sheet Monthly Labor Stability Reports - Times-Mirror Co., Newspaper Divisions Production Departments, Newspaper Divisions Administrative and Financial Sections, The Times, The Mirror and Times-Mirror Press ; 2-pp. memo/report, on these reports.

Box 179, Folder 14

Labor Stability Reports 1961 - 1962

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: six single-sheet Monthly Labor Stability Reports - Times-Mirror Co., Newspaper Divisions Production Departments, Newspaper Divisions Administrative and Financial Sections, The Times, The Mirror and Times-Mirror Press ; three memos related to the reports, all dated 1/22/1962.

Box 179, Folder 15

Labor Stability Reports 1962 - 1963

Scope and Contents

8 items: five single-sheet Monthly Labor Stability Reports - Times-Mirror Co., Newspaper Divisions Production Departments, Newspaper Divisions Administrative and Financial Sections, The Times, Times-Mirror Press ; three memos related to the reports, all dated 1/30/1963.

Box 179, Folder 16

Labor Stability Reports 1963 - 1964

Scope and Contents

6 items: five single-sheet Monthly Labor Stability Reports - Times-Mirror Co., Newspaper Divisions Production Departments, Administrative Services, The Times, Times-Mirror Press ; one memo related to the reports, dated 2/3/1964.

Box 179, Folder 17

Labor Stability Reports 1964 - 1965

Scope and Contents

5 items: five single-sheet Monthly Labor Stability Reports - Times-Mirror Co., Newspaper Divisions Production Departments, Administrative Services, The Times, Times-Mirror Press.

Box 179, Folder 18

Labor Stability Reports 1965

Scope and Contents

5 items: five single-sheet Monthly Labor Stability Reports - Times-Mirror Co., Newspaper Divisions Production Departments, Administrative Services, The Times, Times-Mirror Press.

Box 179, Folder 19

Labor Stability Reports 1966

Scope and Contents

5 items: five single-sheet Monthly Labor Stability Reports - Times-Mirror Co., Newspaper Divisions Production Departments, Administrative Services, The Times.

Box 179, Folder 20

Labor Stability Reports 1967

Scope and Contents

4 items: four single-sheet Monthly Labor Stability Reports - Times-Mirror Co., Production Departments, Administrative Services, The Times.

Box 179, Folder 21

Labor Stability Reports 1968

Scope and Contents

4 items: four single-sheet Monthly Labor Stability Reports - Times-Mirror Co., Production Departments, Administrative Services, The Times. 4 items: four single-sheet Monthly Labor Stability Reports - Times-Mirror Co., Production Departments, Administrative Services, The Times.

Box 179, Folder 22

Labor Stability Reports 1969 - 1970

Scope and Contents

Approx. 45 items: 5 Monthly Labor Stability Reports - The Times, The Times Orange County, Times Mirror Co., Administrative, Production ; 30+ separate "Turnover" reports on reasons employees left LAT in the time frame, compiled at the department level, i.e. Editorial, Composing, Dispatch, etc. Reasons given for leaving LAT include "Another job," "Health," "Maternity," "Retirement," to a total of over a dozen.

Box 179, Folder 23

Labor Stability Reports 1970 - 1971

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: includes monthly and quarterly Labor Stability figures for 1970 ; two memos, 3/9/1971, titled "Quarterly Labor Stability Report."

Box 179, Folder 24

Labor Stability Reports 1971 - 1972

Scope and Contents

Four stapled packets :three Quarterly Labor Stability Reports, one Yearly Labor Stability Report, all for various periods in 1971 (two of the reports are dated during 2/1972).

Box 179, Folder 25

Labor Stability Reports 1972 - 1973

Scope and Contents

3 items: Yearly Labor Stability Report, 12/31/1972 ; several related reports and lists.

Box 179, Folder 26

Labor Stability Reports 1973 - 1974

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: Labor Stability Reports, 12/31/1973, for The Times, Administration and Production, and several related memos and summaries, dated during 1/1974.

Box 179, Folder 27

Labor Stability Reports 1974 - 1975

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: Yearly Labor Stability Reports, 12/31/1974, and summaries and analysis from 1/13/1975

Box 179, Folder 28

Labor Stability Reports 1975 - 1976

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: Yearly Labor Stability Reports, 12/31/1975, and summaries and analysis from early 1976.

Box 179, Folder 29

Labor Stability Reports 1976 - 1977

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: Yearly Labor Stability Reports, 12/31/1976 ; several related summaries and reports (probably prepared early in 1977).

Box 179, Folder 30

Labor Stability Reports 1977 - 1978

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: Yearly Labor Stability Reports dated 12/31/1977 ; several related summaries and reports dated 1/30/1978.

Box 179, Folder 31

Labor Stability Reports 1978 - 1979

Scope and Contents

4 items: three turnover reports for year 1978 ; 3-pp. report/analysis of these reports.

Box 179, Folder 32

Labor Stability Reports 1979 - 1980

Scope and Contents

1 stapled packet containing Turnover Reports for 19 LAT departments. The first 3-pp. are analysis of the remainder of the material.

Box 179, Folder 33

Employee Classification Reports 1962 - 1969

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 sheets headed "Employee Classification Report - Dept by Acct by Job Code," followed by date and other info.

Box 179, Folder 34

Employee Distribution Summaries 1970 - 1979

Scope and Contents

Approx. 45 sheets headed "Employee Distribution Summary," and providing other info such as salary, exempt, non-exempt, part time, and temporary.

Box 180

Employee Relations - Reports

Box 180, Folder 1

Employee Distribution Summary 1980 - 1989

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 sheets, many headed "Employee Distribution Summary," and providing other info such as salary, exempt, non-exempt, part time, and temporary.

Box 180, Folder 2

Employee Distribution Summary 1990 - 1993

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 sheets headed "Employee Distribution Summary," and providing other info such as numbers of exempt, non-exempt, part time, and temporary employees.

Box 180, Folder 3

National Management Salary Survey - Newspaper Industry 1963

Scope and Contents

Times Mirror Company National Management Salary Survey - Newspaper Industry, May 1963.

Box 180, Folder 4

National Management Salary Survey - Newspaper Industry 1964

Scope and Contents

Small gray binder contains above report. A list of participating newspapers is taped on inside front cover. (Binder removed, cover retained.)

Box 180, Folder 5

National Survey of Supervisory and Management Salaries - Newspaper Industry 1965

Scope and Contents

Small gray binder contains above report. A list of participating newspapers is taped on inside front cover. (Binder removed, cover retained.)

Box 180, Folder 6

National Survey of Supervisory and Management Salaries - Newspaper Industry 1966

Scope and Contents

Small black binder contains above report. A list of participating newspapers is taped on inside front cover. (Binder removed, cover retained.)

Box 180, Folder 7

National Survey of Supervisory and Management Salaries - Newspaper Industry 1967

Scope and Contents

Small black binder contains above report. (Binder removed, cover retained.)

Box 180, Folder 8

National Survey of Supervisory and Management Salaries - Newspaper Industry 1968

Scope and Contents

Small booklet (blue cover) contains above report.

Box 180, Folder 9

National Survey of Supervisory and Management Salaries - Newspaper Industry 1969

Scope and Contents

Blue cover booklet contains above report.

Box 180, Folder 10

National Survey of Supervisory and Management Salaries - Newspaper Industry 1970

Scope and Contents

Blue booklet contains above report.

Box 180, Folder 11

National Survey of Supervisory and Management Salaries - Newspaper Industry 1971

Scope and Contents

Green cover booklet contains above report.

Box 180, Folder 12

National Survey of Supervisory and Management Salaries - Newspaper Industry 1972

Scope and Contents

(Light green cover) booklet contains above report.

Box 180, Folder 13

National Survey of Supervisory and Management Salaries - Newspaper Industry 1973

Scope and Contents

Ochre cover booklet contains above report.

Box 180, Folder 14

National Survey of Management and Supervisory Compensation - Newspaper Industry 1974

Scope and Contents

Ochre cover booklet contains above report.

Box 180, Folder 15

National Survey of Management and Supervisory Compensation - Newspaper Industry 1975

Scope and Contents

Light red cover booklet contains above report.

Box 180, Folder 16

National Survey of Management and Supervisory Compensation - Newspaper Industry 1976

Scope and Contents

Greenish cover booklet contains above report.

Box 180, Folder 17

National Survey of Management and Supervisory Compensation - Newspaper Industry 1977

Scope and Contents

Blue cover booklet contains above report.

Box 180, Folder 18

National Survey of Management and Supervisory Compensation - Newspaper Industry 1978

Scope and Contents

Light ochre cover booklet contains above report.

Box 180, Folder 19

National Survey of Management and Supervisory Compensation - Newspaper Industry 1979

Scope and Contents

Light blue booklet contains above report. 72 American and Canadian newspapers participated in this survey.

Box 180, Folder 20

National Survey of Management and Supervisory Compensation - Newspaper Industry 1980

Scope and Contents

Light tan cover booklet contains above report. 81 American and Canadian newspapers participated in this survey.

Box 180, Folder 21

National Survey of Management and Supervisory Compensation - Newspaper Industry 1981

Scope and Contents

Green cover booklet contains above report. 79 American and Canadian newspapers participated in this survey.

Box 180, Folder 22

National Survey of Management and Supervisory Compensation - Newspaper Industry 1982

Scope and Contents

Blue cover booklet contains above report. 77 American and Canadian newspapers participated in this survey.

Box 181

Employee Relations - Reports & Miscellaneous

Box 181, Folder 1

National Survey of Management and Supervisory Compensation - Newspaper Industry 1983

Scope and Contents

A compilation of charts and lists with wide-ranging information on management and supervisory compensation in the newspaper industry.

Box 181, Folder 2

National Survey of Management and Supervisory Compensation - Newspaper Industry 1984

Scope and Contents

A compilation of charts and lists with wide-ranging information on management and supervisory compensation in the newspaper industry.

Box 181, Folder 3

National Survey of Management and Supervisory Compensation - Newspaper Industry 1985

Scope and Contents

A compilation of charts and lists with wide-ranging information on management and supervisory compensation in the newspaper industry.

Box 181, Folder 4

National Survey of Management and Supervisory Compensation - Newspaper Industry 1986

Scope and Contents

A compilation of charts and lists with wide-ranging information on management and supervisory compensation in the newspaper industry.

Box 181, Folder 5

National Survey of Management and Supervisory Compensation - Newspaper Industry 1987

Scope and Contents

A compilation of charts and lists with wide-ranging information on management and supervisory compensation in the newspaper industry.

Box 181, Folder 6

National Survey of Management and Supervisory Compensation - Newspaper Industry 1988

Scope and Contents

A compilation of charts and lists with wide-ranging information on management and supervisory compensation in the newspaper industry.

Box 181, Folder 7

National Survey of Management and Supervisory Compensation - Newspaper Industry 1989

Scope and Contents

A compilation of charts and lists with wide-ranging information on management and supervisory compensation in the newspaper industry.

Box 181, Folder 8

National Survey of Management and Supervisory Compensation - Newspaper Industry 1990

Scope and Contents

A compilation of charts and lists with wide-ranging information on management and supervisory compensation in the newspaper industry.

Box 181, Folder 9

National Survey of Competitive Compensation in the Newspaper Industry 1991

Scope and Contents

A compilation of charts and lists with wide-ranging information on management and supervisory compensation in the newspaper industry.

Box 181, Folder 10

National Survey of Competitive Compensation in the Newspaper Industry 1992

Scope and Contents

A compilation of charts and lists with wide-ranging information on management and supervisory compensation in the newspaper industry.

Miscellaneous Files 1817-1980

Scope and Contents

Includes personnel files for individuals, "additional comments" from employee surveys, information on the annual employee picnic, and reports made by Otis Chandler and Otis Booth as part of the Management Training Program. One and a half boxes. Date range is 1817-1980.

Box 181

Employee Relations - Reports & Miscellaneous

Box 181, Folder 11

Department Management - Corporate circa 1972

Scope and Contents

Single typed sheet of names, headed "Corporate." Names of individuals with "mug" shot photos in this folder are: Franklin D. Murphy (Chair. of Board), Dorothy B. Chandler, Albert V. Casey (Pres., TM Co.), Robert F. Erburu (Sen. VP), Milton H. Day (VP, Treasurer), Harvey V. Guttry (Controller), Chuck Redmond (Corporate Dir. of Personnel), George C. Kuekes, John E. Flick (VP, Secretary), James W. Wallace (Asst. Gen. Counsel, Subsid. Oper.), William A. Niese (Staff Counsel, Legal Dept.), Peter J. Fernald (VP, Plan. & Devel.), Charles I. Schneider (VP, Charts, Maps & Instrum.), Paul Bertness (Corp. Pub. Rel. Dir.), Walter Howiler (Dir., Management Serv.), Stender E. Sweeney (Dir. of Finance), Ralph E. Gentry.

Box 181, Folder 12

Department Management - Accounting circa 1973

Scope and Contents

7 items: Single typed sheet with names of top accounting managers; six b/w photocopies of head & shoulders photographs of Donald B. Maxwell, Clarence J. Roeland, Colin Lindsay, J. Patrick Downey, Milton Goldwasser and Jack Nelson.

Box 181, Folder 13

Department Management - Data processing circa 1973

Scope and Contents

8 items. Single typed sheet, names of "Data Processing" personnel; photocopies of head & shoulders photos of Joseph Spadafora,Milton Goldwasser, Jr., Jerome Lee, Robert L. Anderson, Dale Clanahan,Angelo Musante, Jack Nelson (whose name is NOT on the list).

Box 181, Folder 14

Department Management - Editorial circa 1973

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items. Single typed sheet, names of key Editorial personnel; b/w photocopies of head & shoulders photos of William F. Thomas (2), Richard W. Smith, Frank P. Haven (2), Anthony Day, James Bassett (2), George Cotliar, Edwin Weegar (2), John Foley, Mark Murphy, Matt Goree, Robert Gibson, Ed Guthman, Jean Sharley Taylor, James W. Toland, Charles Champlin, Hayden Reece, James Bellows.

Box 181, Folder 15

Department Management - LA Times Management circa 1973

Scope and Contents

7 items: a single typed sheet of Los Angeles Times "Management Staff" names, including Otis Chandler, Robert D. Nelson, Robert C. Lobdell, etc. & their administrative aides; b/w photocopies, head & shoulders shots of Otis Chandler, Robert D. Nelson (2), Robert C. Lobdell, Vance Stickell and John C. Darnall,.

Box 181, Folder 16

Department Management - Marketing research, Personnel, Promotion and public relations circa 1973

Scope and Contents

5 items. Single typed sheet, names of Marketing Research management personnel. Photocopies of "mugs" of Charles Chidsey, Robert L. Flannes, Gordon R. Phillips and Glenn W. Davis.

Box 181, Folder 17

Department Management - Production circa 1973

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items. Single typed sheet with names of Production personnel and photocopies of "mug" shots of these individuals: Charles C. Chase, James W. Lloyd, Lon Warren, Carroll A. Reinig, John Parsons, Charles Karch, Ken Beane, Dallas Beck, Howard Bryant, Willie Butler, James Copland, Willard Davidson, Walter Finke, Paul Howard, Kenneth Hull, Jack Murchison, Luther Ranney, Harrison Sparks and Wilbur Vincent.

Box 181, Folder 18

Department Management - Times Mirror Press circa 1973

Scope and Contents

3 items. Photocopies of "mug" shots of TM Press personnel: Sam A. George, Warren Anderson and Austin Weston

Box 181, Folder 19

Department Management - Administrative Services circa 1973

Scope and Contents

7 items: single typed sheet naming top administrative services managers; six b/w photocopies of head & shoulders photographs of Del C. Taylor, Louis Davis, Robert Hynes, Inez Stafford, Loren Hibler and Morgan Brassell.

Box 181, Folder 20

Department Management - Sales 1975

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items. Name lists of personnel, accompanied by photocopies of "mug" shots (no photos for some listed individuals). Circulation: Bert R. Tiffany, Stephen Ratkovich, Harry L. Clarke, Paul Kleckner, William C. Booth. Classified Advertising: Paul Mahoney, Donald Clark, Bob Mandolini, Charles McKenney, La Rue Cangialosi. Display Advertising: Donald J. Maldonado, Thomas R. McCartin, John M. Gall, John W. Sinkking, Warren (Phil) Magwood and Charles E. McKenney (ca. 1965). Los Angeles Times Syndicate: Edward Grade.

Box 181, Folder 21

Personnel Files - Bradshaw, William 1936 - 1945

Scope and Contents

8 items:card reporting a change in pay rate for Bradshaw, dated 8/10/1936 ; undated Christmas card ; letters exchanged by Bradshaw and Philip Chandle, 10/1942 ; Request for Military ... Service Leave of Absence, 10/1942 ; employee identification card ; card from "Mrs. Florence Bradshaw" to Philip Chandler, 11/10/1942 ; a Payroll Change Voucher for Bradshaw, closed out in 1945, giving "Military Leave of Absence - 3 years, 40 days" ; personal note from Bradshaw to "Mr. Chandler," dated 1/7/1945.

Box 181, Folder 22

Personnel Files - Dauphiny, Emily Mae 1931 - 1980

Scope and Contents

30+ items: numerous Payroll Change Vouchers, memos, employee cards, various other personnel materials related to the long employment of Dauphiny (1931 - 1964).

Box 182

Employee Relations - Miscellaneous

Box 182, Folder 1

Personnel Files - Goldwasser, Milton 1937 - 1952

Scope and Contents

4 items: Times-Mirror Application for Employment / Notice of Employment form for Goldwasser, dated 5/1/1937 ; three letters from Paul Bell, LAT Director of Personnel, two addressed to Milt Goldwasser, one addressed to Mrs. Milton Goldwasser, dated from 1950 to 1952.

Box 182, Folder 2

Personnel Files - Rose, Morris E. 1939 - 1958

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: forms and correspondence related to retirement benefits of Morris Rose.

Box 182, Folder 3

Personnel Files - Yamada, Henry 1935 - 1980

Scope and Contents

60+ items: two photostats of Yamada's Alien Registration Card, 2/6/1942 ; multi-page photostat of 1951 "Property Settlement Agreement ; Interlocutory Judgment of Divorce, 1951 ; forms, memos, letters, other material related to Yamada's work with LAT, where is was apparently a photographer.

Box 182, Folder 4

Patriotic Gratuity Applications 1917 - 1918

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: copies of forms headed "Applications for Patriotic Gratuity authorized by Times-Mirror, 1917 - 1918 ; smaller number of letters related to Times-Mirror employees serving in World War i.

Box 182, Folder 5

Company Picnics 1942 - 1953

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: memos, lists and other material providing information about TM employees picnics, 1942 - 1953.

Box 182, Folder 6

Additional Comments Sheets 1951

Scope and Contents

Cover page reads "Additional comments, Times Editorial, secretaries, copy boys, & gen. office - artists, copyreaders, photographers, reporters & writers, all other. 1951." Typed comments likely culled from employee surveys.

Box 182, Folder 7

Management Training Reports - Otis Chandler (1 of 3) 1954

Scope and Contents

1954 manual which belonged to Otis Chandler, materials are tab indexed with topics such as "Press Room,"Engraving Department," etc. Appears to be reports for Management Training Program on different departments within the LA Times. Otis Booth is listed as co-author on some reports. Split into three folders.

Box 182, Folder 8

Management Training Reports - Otis Chandler (2 of 3) 1954

Scope and Contents

1954 manual which belonged to Otis Chandler, materials are tab indexed with topics such as "Press Room,"Engraving Department," etc. Appears to be reports for Management Training Program on different departments within the LA Times. Otis Booth is listed as co-author on some reports. Split into three folders.

Box 182, Folder 9

Management Training Reports - Otis Chandler (3 of 3) 1954

Scope and Contents

1954 manual which belonged to Otis Chandler, materials are tab indexed with topics such as "Press Room,"Engraving Department," etc. Appears to be reports for Management Training Program on different departments within the LA Times. Otis Booth is listed as co-author on some reports. Split into three folders.

Box 182, Folder 10

Bowling Banquet Programs 1973, 1990

Scope and Contents

Program for 46th annual Los Angeles Times - Times Mirror Press bowling banquet, held at The Odyssey in Mission Hills. Program for 63rd annual Los Angeles Times bowling banquet, held at Luminarias in Monterey Park.

Legal Department 1911-1989

Physical Description: 6 boxes

Scope and Contents

Series includes bound briefs regarding litigation by or against the Times Mirror Company and Chandler family members, as well as the criminal trials related to the 1910 bombing of the Los Angeles Times building. Also included are amicus curae briefs filed on behalf of Times Mirror and other material related to legal issues. Six boxes. Date range is 1911-1989.

Box 183

Legal

Box 183, Folder 1

Times-Mirror Company v. Franchise Tax Board, CA Superior Court No. 97467 1956

Scope and Contents

Superior Court of California (Sacramento County), Times Mirror Co. vs. Franchise Tax Board, No. 97467, Brief for Defendant

Box 183, Folder 2

Times Mirror Company v. County of Los Angeles 1960 - 1964

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: copied text of "United States v. Times Mirror Co." (civil antitrust action against newspaper) ; copy of agreement between TM and Crown Zellerbach Corp. ; copied material from Denver Publishing Co. v. City and County of Denver ; correspondence related to these and other court cases.

Box 183, Folder 3

Times Mirror Company v. National Labor Relations Board, 9th Circuit No. 10123 1946

Scope and Contents

1 item: 192-pp. book (perfect binding), "In the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit...Times-Mirror Co. ...Petitioner No. 10123 vs. National Labor Relations Board, Respondent."

Box 183, Folder 4

Times Mirror Company v. Superior Court and Bridges v. California, Supreme Court 314 US 252-305 1980

Scope and Contents

4 items: 25+ pp. of US Supreme Court transcript of the two cases - Bridges vs. California and Times Mirror vs. Superior Court ; 2-pp. LAT in-house memo, 1980 ; booklet, "Freedom of the Press - the Anglo-American Struggle, 1644 - 1837" ; single sheet biography of colonial printer John Peter Zenger, who was the defendant in a pivotal libel case in 1734.

Box 183, Folder 5

Interviews for Sipple v. Times Mirror 1975

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items. Includes: three reporter's notebooks plus other handwritten notes ; one tape cassette ; several versions, both handwritten and typed, of a statement to the press by Oliver Sipple. (In 1975 Sipple was first hailed as a hero after he deflected a pistol being fired at President Gerald Ford, but was later closely questioned by the press about his sexual orientation. He stated "My sexuality is a part of my private life...")

Box 183, Folder 6

William Prentiss, Jr. v. Times-Mirror Co., 9th Circuit No. 8032 circa 1936

Scope and Contents

William Prentiss, Jr., as Receiver of The United States National Bank of Los Angeles, a national banking association v. The Times-Mirror Company, a corporation - Brief of Appellee. United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, case No. 8032.

Box 183, Folder 7

Bastanchury and Union Bank v. Times-Mirror Co., CA Supreme Court 4th Civil No. 3279 circa 1945

Scope and Contents

Reply to Petition for Transfer and Hearing by Supreme Court. Juanita C. Bastanchury and Elizabeth Eadington and Union Bank & Trust Company of Los Angeles v. The Times-Mirror Company, Appeal from the Superior Court of Orange Count Hon. George K. Scovel, Judge.

Box 183, Folder 8

Werner, Erwin P. v. Times-Mirror Company 1960 - 1961

Scope and Contents

5 items: 45+ pp. booklet (bound), Supreme Court Case, "Erwin P. Werner vs. Times-Mirror Company" (1961) ; related notes and legal documents.

Box 183, Folder 9

FTC Update - LA Times 1982

Scope and Contents

2 items: two copies of "FTC Update" packet, containing 4-pp. memorandum to Board of Directors from Robert Lobdell, General Counsel, Los Angeles Times. Subject is "Status Report on the Los Angeles Times/Federal Trade Commission case - Docket No. 9103.

Box 184

Legal

Box 184, Folder Bound volumes

City of LA v. Klinker and City of LA v. Times-Mirror Company, L.A. No. 14272, 2nd Civil No. 9013 1933

Scope and Contents

"The following bound briefs are loose in box 184: 2nd Civil No. 9013 in the District Court of Appeal State of California, City of Los Angeles v. Klinker & City of Los Angeles v. The Times-Mirror Company, Appellant's Opening Brief (2 copies, one with loose pieces of correspondence) and Respondent's Brief L.A. No. 14272 2nd Civil No. 9013 In the Supreme Court of the State of California, City of Los Angeles v. Klinker & City of Los Angeles v. The Times-Mirror Company, Appellant's Reply Brief (2 copies), Petition for Rehearing, Appellant's Answer to Petition for Rehearing "

Box 184, Folder 1

USA v. Times-Mirror Company, 9th Circuit No. 14582 1955

Scope and Contents

U.S. Court of Appeals (9th), No. 14582, Brief for Appellee & Brief for the United States

Box 184, Folder 2

USA v. Times-Mirror Company, US District Court Civil No. 65-366-WJF circa 1960

Scope and Contents

Defendant's Reply Brief, United States District Court Central District of California.

Box 184, Folder 3

Material on Pressman Union & Unions in General 1988 - 1989

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: memos, proposals, reports, news articles and other material related to labor vs. management negotiations outside of LAT ; packet, approx. 20 pp., red binder, "Union Avoidance Training Program" (n.d.)

Box 184, Folder 4

Litigation Reports and Wells Fargo Security 1988 - 1989

Scope and Contents

Two packets of miscellaneous materials on dereliction of duty by Wells Fargo Security officers employed by LAT and materials related to report, "Outstanding Labor Matters - Times Mirror Co." (1988) Also, correspondence regarding litigation against Times Mirror and the LA Times.

Box 184, Folder 5

Miami Herald v. Pat Tornillo, U.S. Supreme Court No. 73-797 circa 1973

Scope and Contents

2 items: two booklets, "Supreme Court of the United States (1973) - Miami Herald Publishing Co. vs. Pat L. Tornillo, Jr.," Amicus Curae Brief on the Merits & Amicus Curae Brief on Jurisdiction.

Box 185

Legal - Chandler Family & Chandis Securities

Scope and Contents

The following are bound and loose in box 185: No. 12550 In the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, Commissioner of Internal Revenue v. May Chandler Goodan, Marian Otis Chandler, Norman Chandler, Philip Chandler, Constance Chandler Crowe, Helen Chandler Garland, and Ruth C. Williamson. Brief for the Petitioner, Brief for the Respondents, Transcript of Record; No. 9735 United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, George D. Martin, Internal Revenue Agent, v. Chandis Securities Company and H.E. Downing. Appellees' Brief (2 copies), Appellees' Cumulative Brief (3 copies), Transcript of Record (2 copies, one with tabs); Before the Tax Court of the United States Docket No. 3034, Trust No. 1; Harry Chandler, Norman Chandler, and Marian Otis Chandler, trustees v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue. Brief for Petitioner (3 copies), Reply Brief for Petitioner (3 copies); Before the Tax Court of the United States Docket No. 3035, Trust No. 2; Marian Otis Chandler, et. al., present trustees v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue. Brief for Petitioner (3 copies), Reply Brief for Petitioner (3 copies); No. 8262 United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, Commissioner of Internal Revenue v. Marian Otis Chandler. Brief for Petitioner, Brief for Respondent, and Transcript of Record (2 copies).

Box 186

Legal - People Vs. Mcnamara

Box 186, Folder Bound volumes

People vs. McNamara, Vols. 1 - 18 1911

Scope and Contents

2 items: bound volumes, "People vs. McNamara (transcripts), Vols. 1- 18, Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office" (1911). Loose in box.

Box 187

Legal - People Vs. Mcnamara

Box 187, Folder Bound volumes

People vs. McNamara, Vols. 19 - 38 1911

Scope and Contents

2 items: bound volumes, "People vs. McNamara (transcripts), Vols. 19 - 38, Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office" (1911). Loose in box.

Box 188

Legal - People Vs. Schmidt

Box 188, Folder Bound volume

People vs. Schmidt - Respondent's Brief, 1 - Facts 1917

Scope and Contents

1 item: bound volume, "People vs. Schmidt - Respondent's Brief, 1 - Facts, 1917." Loose in box.

Marketing Research circa 1926-1990

Physical Description: 7 boxes

Scope and Contents

The Marketing Research department started in the 1930s and was tasked with producing information based on survey data, such as demographic information and readership statistics, and presented internally and to the public through booklets, studies, maps, and other research material. This series is organized by product. Date range is circa 1926-1990.

Box 190

Marketing - Handbooks And Reader Surveys

Box 190, Folder 1

Employee Handbook 1973

Scope and Contents

1 item: 30-pp. booklet (unbound, hole-punched), "Los Angeles Times Marketing Research Department Employee Handbook." 4/1973.

Box 191

Marketing - Reader Surveys

Box 191, Folder 2

Reader Surveys - No. 58 Sunday Outdoor and Automobile Sections 1936

Scope and Contents

1 item: spiral bound booklet, " No. 58 Readership Analysis of Sunday Outdoor and Automobile Sections of the Two Los Angeles Sunday Newspapers."

Box 191, Folder 3

Reader Surveys - Vol. I 1937

Scope and Contents

1 items: bound volume, "1937 Readership Survey Volume I"

Box 191, Folder 4

Reader Surveys - Vol. II 1937

Scope and Contents

1 items: bound volume, "1937 Readership Survey Volume II"

Box 191, Folder 5

Reader Surveys - Vol. III 1937

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: bound book, LAT "1937 Readership Survey, Vol. 3" ; single-sheet, "Ranking and Readership of comics according to personal interview survey" ; booklet, LAT "Circulation and Classified" ; memos and other correspondence and information related to the surveys ; selection of letters to LAT from subscribers.

Box 191, Folder 6

Reader Surveys - Reader Interest Survey 1940

Scope and Contents

1 item, approx. 40-pp. - "Reader Interest Survey" conducted by Publication Research Service. Includes general report and charts plus approx. 12-pp. of "Voluntary comments by readers."

Box 191, Folder 7

Reader Surveys - Sunday Times Editorial Reader Survey 1951

Scope and Contents

1 item. "Sunday Times Editorial Readership Survey - 1951." Copy of L. D. Hotchkiss, Editor. Tabbed report.

Box 191, Folder 8

Reader Surveys - Daily Times Editorial Reader Survey 1951 - 1952

Scope and Contents

1 item. "Daily Times Editorial Readership Survey - 1951." Copy of L. D. Hotchkiss, Editor. Tabbed report.

Box 192

Marketing - Publications

Box 192, Folder 1

"The Great Southern California Market" circa 1926

Scope and Contents

2 items: duplicate copies of a booklet, "The Great Southern California Market" (ca. 1926).

Box 192, Folder 2

"Los Angeles Advertiser Experience" 1936

Scope and Contents

2 items: spiral bound booklet, "Advertising Experience - 1936" ; booklet, "140 Interesting facts about Los Angeles County."

Box 192, Folder 3

"140 Interesting Facts" circa 1936

Scope and Contents

1 item: booklet, "140 Interesting Facts About Los Angeles County." Number Two - The Times Los Angeles Market Series

Box 192, Folder 4

"Drug Stores Route List - District Maps & Market Data" 1947

Scope and Contents

1 item: bound booklet (blue), "(Los Angeles County) Drug Stores - Route List, District Maps & Market Data, file copy - Merchandising Dept. - 1947." issued in 1947. Information includes maps, store addresses, hours, personnel names, area demographic data.

Box 192, Folder 5

Publications - "Los Angeles County Drug Stores" 1954

Scope and Contents

1 item: bound booklet (blue), "Los Angeles County Drug Stores - Route List, Area Maps & Market Data, file copy - Merchandising Dept. - 1954," issued in 1954. Information includes maps, store addresses, hours, personnel names, area demographic data.

Box 192, Folder 6

Publications - "Greatest Advertising Force in Western America" 1955 - 1956

Scope and Contents

Booklet, "Greatest Advertising Force in Western America. Los Angeles Times: America's First Newspaper" (1955). Booklet, "Survey of nurserymen in the Los Angeles market" (1956). Booklet, "Survey of Shoppers J. J. Newberry's 5th and Broadway Store. Conducted by Facts Consolidated and Presented by THE MIRROR. Prepared for J. L. Packard, Manager, Newberry's 5th & Broadway Store" (circa 1955).

Box 192, Folder 7

Publications - "1959 Marketing Goals" circa 1959

Scope and Contents

1 item: booklet, "1959 Marketing Goals...and future objectives....for the Los Angeles Times."

Box 192, Folder 8

Publications - "Home" circa 1960

Scope and Contents

1 item: spiral-bound booklet of approx. 30 pp., promoting the LAT magazine supplement, Home.

Box 192, Folder 9

Publications - "Los Angeles 1965: Market and Media" circa 1965

Scope and Contents

1 item: spiral-bound booklet, "Los Angeles 1965 - Market and Media."

Box 192, Folder 10

Publications - "Price Zone Analysis of LA Newspaper Ad. Linage" circa 1966

Scope and Contents

1 item: booklet, "Price Zone Analysis of Los Angeles Metropolitan Newspaper Advertising Linage July - December 1965. Prepared by the Los Angeles Times Marketing Research Department; Data Provided by George Neustadt"

Box 193

Marketing - Publications

Box 193, Folder 1

Publications - "Los Angeles 1966: Market and Media" circa 1966

Scope and Contents

1 item: booklet, "Los Angeles 1966: Market and Media."

Box 193, Folder 2

Publications - "Mass Communication on the Campus" and "Student Media Use" 1967

Scope and Contents

2 items: 30-pp. stapled packet, (many pages missing - attached note reads: "Missing pages are tables which we never had copied.") "Mass Communication on the Campus (8/1967). Spiral bound booklet, "Los Angeles Times Report - Student Media Use."

Box 193, Folder 3

Publications - "Los Angeles... And The Times" and "Orange County Edition" circa 1967

Scope and Contents

2 items: spiral-bound booklet, "Los Angeles and The Times" ; booklet, "Los Angeles Times Orange County Edition - Orange County's newest advertising medium."

Box 193, Folder 4

Publications - "Los Angeles 1968: Market and Media" circa 1968

Scope and Contents

1 item. "Los Angeles 1968: Market and Media."

Box 193, Folder 5

Publications - "The Hawaii Air Travel Market" circa 1969

Scope and Contents

1 item: booklet, "Hawaii Air Travel Market"

Box 193, Folder 6

Publications - 1970 Market Data Reports circa 1971

Scope and Contents

3 items: booklet, "Market Data - Los Angeles Marketing Area 1970" ; booklet, "Los Angeles 1970 Media Facts" ; spiral-bound booklet, "Los Angeles 1970 Market and Media."

Box 193, Folder 7

Publications - "Price Zone Analysis of Retail Advertising 1970 - 1971" circa 1971

Scope and Contents

1 item: bound booklet, "Price Zone Analysis of Retail Advertising August 1970 - January 1971." Data provided by George Neustadt, Inc.

Box 193, Folder 8

Publications - "Recruitment Guide to Los Angeles" 1973

Scope and Contents

1 booklet: "Recruitment Guide to Los Angeles," (10/1973).

Box 193, Folder 9

Publications - Advertising Reports circa 1975

Scope and Contents

2 items: spiral-bound booklet, "Advertising Ration - 1974" (7/1975) ; bound booklet, "Price Zone Analysis of Retail Advertising February, 1975 - July, 1975." Data provided by George Neustadt, Inc.

Box 194

Marketing - Publications

Box 194, Folder 1

Publications - Market Data Reports 1977

Scope and Contents

4 items: pamphlet, "Inequality in the Marketplace," 1977 ; pamphlet, "Los Angeles Food Market" ; 2 maps, "Sports and Recreation Map."

Box 194, Folder 2

Publications - "Los Angeles Market and Media" 1977

Scope and Contents

2 items: booklet, "Los Angeles Market and Media (1977).

Box 194, Folder 3

Publications - Market Data Reports 1978

Scope and Contents

3 items: pamphlet, "San Diego County and the Los Angeles Times" ; booklet, "Shopping Center Directory" ; booklet, "LAX Air Passengers."

Box 194, Folder 4

Publications - Market Data Reports - Los Angeles 1979

Scope and Contents

6 items: pamphlet, "(LAT) Adult Readership..." ; booklet, "Liquor and Los Angeles" ; booklet, "Television in Los Angeles and (LAT)" ; booklet, "Los Angeles Times Suburban Sections" ; booklet, "Los Angeles Times Home Magazine" ; booklet, "Los Angeles - a vintage market."

Box 194, Folder 5

Publications - Market Data Reports - San Diego and Orange Counties 1979

Scope and Contents

2 items: booklet, "In Orange County - Quality vs. Quantity" ; booklet, "San Diego Shopping Center Directory."

Box 194, Folder 6

Publications - Market Data Reports 1980

Scope and Contents

"Los Angeles Media Facts" ; "Los Angeles Times Gold Coast Tri-Counties" ; "Summer Sales 1980" ; "Newspaper Readership" ; "Record/Prerecorded Tape Market" ; "New Car Buyers" ; "Regional Shopping Centers: Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura Counties" ; "In Perspective: The Los Angeles Marketing Area - A Market Profile."

Box 194, Folder 7

Publications - Market Data Reports 1980

Scope and Contents

"Los Angeles Times 9th Annual Survey of Residential Building in Southern California" ; "The San Fernando Valley - Los Angeles Times Country" ; "A Travel Perspective" ; "Fashion80: Los Angeles Times Fashion Market Review" ; "The Financial World and The Los Angeles Times" ; "The Impact Medium" ; "Who Picks Up the World Every Day?"

Box 194, Folder 8

Publications - "Los Angeles: The Market and The Media" 1981

Scope and Contents

1 item: booklet, "Los Angeles: The Market and The Media."

Box 194, Folder 9

Publications - Market Data Reports 1982

Scope and Contents

5 items: report, " The Los Angeles Marketing Area - 1981" ; booklet, "Los Angeles Media Facts" ; booklet, "Patronage of catalog showrooms in the Los Angeles marketing area - Consumer Trend Analysis" ; 5-pp. report headed "Pay/cable TV in Los Angeles" ; booklet, "Daily Community Newspapers and the Los Angeles Times" ; approx. 40-pp. (3 hole punched), headed "Los Angeles Times Media Seminar."

Box 195

Marketing - Publications

Box 195, Folder 1

Publications - Market Data Reports 1983

Scope and Contents

"Daily Community Newspapers and the Los Angeles Times" ; "Los Angeles Times Readership Profile in the Los Angeles Marketing Area" ; "Los Angeles: An International Business Center" ; "Recruit Los Angeles" ; "Capture the Able-to-Buy Audience in the South Bay Market with the Los Angeles Times" ; "The Times Provides an Upscale Audience to San Fernando Valley Advertisers" ; "The Los Angeles Times Provides Market-Wide Impact in Orange County" ; "The Los Angeles Times Provides Market-Wide Impact in the Los Angeles ADI" ; "New Car Buyers in the Los Angeles Marketing Area" ; "The Los Angeles Food Market"

Box 195, Folder 2

Publications - Market Data Reports 1983

Scope and Contents

"The Los Angeles Travel Market" ; "Los Angeles Times Home Magazine Simmons Reports" ; Comparative Populations of Portions of the Los Angeles Marketing Area and 17 Major Cities - 1982" ; "Los Angeles Times Orange County Edition" ; "Los Angeles Times Suburban Sections - 1983" ; "Semiannual Reports - Consumer Trend Analysis" ; "12th Annual Survey of Residential Building in Southern California" ; "Home Improvement Center Shopper Traffic and Duplication Consumer Trend Analysis" ; "Los Angeles Times Home Magazine Simmons Reports - Brandy/Cognac Usage" ; "Los Angeles Garment District Shoppers Current Public Monitor" ; "Vacation/Recreation Travel Consumer Trend Analysis"

Box 195, Folder 3

Publications - Market Data Reports 1983

Scope and Contents

"Home Computer Systems Consumer Trend Analysis" ; "Los Angeles: A Leading Consumer Market" ; "Major Amusement Centers or Attractions Consumer Trend Analysis" ; "Beer/Wine/Champagne/Distilled Spirits Consumer Trend Analysis" ; "Shopping Traffic at Major Discount Stores Consumer Trend Analysis" ; "Semiannual Reports - Consumer Trend Analysis"

Box 195, Folder 4

Publications - Market Data Reports 1983

Scope and Contents

"Los Angeles Media Facts" ; "Consumer Purchasing Patterns of Food Processors - Current Public Monitor" ; "The Los Angeles Marketing Area - 1982" ; "Shopping Patterns Within Selected Ethnic Groups - Consumer Trend Analysis 1981 - 1982" ; "Orange County Annual Report - Consumer Trend Analysis 1985" ; "Women in the Workforce - Consumer Trend Analysis" ; "Taxable Retail Sales for Regional Shopping Centers in Los Angeles and Orange Counties 1978 - 1982."

Box 195, Folder 5

Publications - "Response to the Starch Study " 1984

Scope and Contents

1 items: "Response to the Starch Study of the May 22, 1983 Los Angeles Times"

Box 195, Folder 6

Publications - Market Data Reports 1984

Scope and Contents

"Drugstore Patronage Consumer Trend Analysis" ; "Refrigerated/Frozen Yogurt Consumer Trend Analysis" ; "Shopper Traffic at Specified Specialty Department Stores Consumer Trend Analysis"

Box 195, Folder 7

Publications - Market Data Reports 1985

Scope and Contents

3 items: 2 pamphlets, "Los Angeles Media Facts" ; booklet, "In Perspective - The Los Angeles Marketing Area - A Market Profile."

Box 195, Folder 8

Publications - "Los Angeles: The Market and The Media" 1987

Scope and Contents

1 item: booklet, "Los Angeles: The Market and The Media"

Box 195, Folder 9

Publications - Los Angeles Times Media Kit 1990

Scope and Contents

Spiral-bound booklet, "Los Angeles Times Media Kit"

Box 196

Marketing And Promotions & Public Relations

Box 196, Folder 1

Publications - "The Neustadt Red Book of Seasonal Patterns 1967" 1968

Scope and Contents

1 item: spiral bound booklet, "The Neustadt Red Book of Seasonal Patterns 1967."

Promotions & Public Relations 1921-1990

Physical Description: 16 boxes

Scope and Contents

This series combines two overlapping departments. Promotions was responsible for advertising the Los Angeles Times and its subscriptions. Public Relations was tasked with planning fundraising events for the Los Angeles Times non-profit, and further promoting the Los Angeles Times. Date range is 1921-1990.

Short, Jeannine 1921-1978

Scope and Contents

Jeannine Short was Display Promotion Manager and Sales Promotion Manager during the 1960s through 1980s. These two boxes are mostly related to West magazine, special editions, and the newly opened Orange County office. Date range is 1921-1978, bulk 1968.

Box 196

Marketing And Promotions & Public Relations

Box 196, Folder 2

WEST - prototype 1965

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: memos, prototype tear sheets, complete issue of the WEST prototype (cover date - 9/1966), multipage packet of "promotional facts for West," etc.

Box 196, Folder 3

WEST - Initial promotion brochure 1965

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: correspondence and reports related to the launch of WEST (mag.). Includes: charts of advertising rates ; news releases ; etc.

Box 196, Folder 4

WEST - Initial PR 1965

Scope and Contents

7 items: memos a tear sheet and copies of a press release related to the launch of West (mag.).

Box 196, Folder 5

WEST - Kick-off trade ad campaign 1966

Scope and Contents

5 items: 2-pp. chart, "Closing dates WEST schedule" ; multipage report, 2 copies "WEST Campaign Kick-off Trade Schedule" ; 6-pp. report, headed "Phase I" ; 3-pp. report, headed "Phase III."

Box 196, Folder 6

WEST - Trade Ads 1966

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: examples of a series of ads for West -- emphasizing the buying power of LAT readers as a group.

Box 196, Folder 7

Informational packets - TV Channels, WEST, YOU circa 1960 - 1966

Scope and Contents

Info packet for "You" / Info packet for WEST. Light blue folder contains memos, form letters and press releases related to the launch of TV Channels magazine, a Sunday supplement of LAT (1960).

Box 196, Folder 8

Music Center Section (1 of 2) 1964

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: prototype of a souvenir supplement on heavy paper, "Music Center," (12/1964) marking the opening of the downtown performing arts center ; memos ; reports ; advertising rates and data ; etc. Split into two folders.

Box 196, Folder 9

Music Center Section (2 of 2) 1964

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: prototype of a souvenir supplement on heavy paper, "Music Center," (12/1964) marking the opening of the downtown performing arts center ; memos ; reports ; advertising rates and data ; etc. Split into two folders.

Box 196, Folder 10

Classified Jubilee and Mid-year scripts 1974 - 1978

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: Midyear slide presentation scripts for 1974, 1976 - 1978 ; materials related to Classified's Jubilee promotions of 1976 and 1977 ; related items.

Box 197

Promotions & Public Relations - Short, Jeannine

Box 197, Folder 1

Orange County - Office Opening (1 of 2) 1967 - 1968

Scope and Contents

Approx. 65 items: wide array of materials related to the startup of LAT Orange County Plant in Costa Mesa in 1968. Included: a map ; issue of Among Ourselves (12/1967) ; tear sheets ; reports ; promotional items ; 24-pp report, "Orange County Section Book," containing demographic and other statistical information ; more. Split into two folders.

Box 197, Folder 2

Orange County - Office Opening (2 of 2) 1967 - 1968

Scope and Contents

Approx. 65 items: wide array of materials related to the startup of LAT Orange County Plant in Costa Mesa in 1968. Included: a map ; issue of Among Ourselves (12/1967) ; tear sheets ; reports ; promotional items ; 24-pp report, "Orange County Section Book," containing demographic and other statistical information ; more. Split into two folders.

Box 197, Folder 3

Orange County - Historical materials 1921 - 1968

Scope and Contents

Photocopies of large segments of a book, History of Orange County, California (1921)... ; two copies of "The New Orange County Home of the Los Angeles Times" - which has the look of an insert to be used at the time the Orange County Plant opened (1968).

Box 197, Folder 4

Orange County - leave-behind source material 1968

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: a wide array of material from LAT memos and bulletins to demographic statistics and handwritten, informal notes - all related to LAT in Orange County.

Box 197, Folder 5

Orange County - Announcement letter & card 1968

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: letters, memos, lists related to Orange County startup ; several typed or handwritten notes - not attached to anything ; correspondence with National Advertising and Marketing Enterprises on order of announcement letters and reply cards for OC opening.

Box 197, Folder 6

Orange County - Sheets for Kit 1968

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: several information and promotional kits in folders headed "Los Angeles Times Orange County Edition" ; other promotional items.

Box 197, Folder 7

Orange County - letterheads 1968

Scope and Contents

Examples of letterhead stationary and envelopes, plus an LAT "Promotion Request" from, a mailing list and a Promotion Work Order form (filled in).

Box 197, Folder 8

Orange County - general leave-behind 1968

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: memos, article copies, supplements, tear sheets, work orders, etc.

Box 197, Folder 9

Orange County - updating leave-behind 1969

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: work orders, notes, promotional material, Promotion requests, etc.

Speeches by Los Angeles Times Executives 1955-1977

Scope and Contents

Typed copies of speeches given to various groups by executives of the Los Angeles Times and Times mirror. Grouped by date. Date range is 1955-1977.

Box 198

Promotions & Public Relations - Speeches & Media Spot Scripts

Box 198, Folder 1

Speeches by LA Times Executives 1955

Scope and Contents

"1) Frank Lester talk to Riverside Realty Board - 4 pages 2) Edward J. Reap at California Circulation Manager's Convention Miramar Hotel, Santa Monica, CA October 17, 1955 - 8 pages 3) Paul Bell to Industrial Counselors, Inc., Santa Barbara, June 7, 1955 - 22 pages 4) Excerpts from Speech by L.D. Hotchkiss "Forty Years of Journalism" - 3 pages 5) Nick B. Williams to at 4th Annual Current Affairs Seminar' speech for October 17 - 8 pages 6) Nick B. Williams to at 4th Annual Current Affairs Seminar' speech for October 17 - 10 pages 7) 20 page speech about advertising with mark ups in pencil."

Box 198, Folder 2

Speeches by LA Times Executives 1957

Scope and Contents

"1) Philip Chandler to Foremen's Conference, May 31, 1957 - 4 pages plus a half page memo 2) Philip Chandler talk [appears to be the Foremen's Conference, May 31, 1957 speech] - 16 pages"

Box 198, Folder 3

Speeches by LA Times Executives 1958

Scope and Contents

A thirteen page document by Gene Sherman entitled "Answers to Journalism Questions." The answers contained herein were made to students questions asked at the 11th annual Publications Roundup of East Los Angeles Junior College held Saturday, March 22, 1958.

Box 198, Folder 4

Speeches by LA Times Executives 1962

Scope and Contents

A thirty-two page document entitled "Operations Control: Challenge for Management and Internal Auditors." Also a note to Ed [Reap?] from Jim [Bellows?] dated October 22, 1962

Box 198, Folder 5

Speeches by LA Times Executives 1963

Scope and Contents

"1) A one page letter to Mr. Wm. I. St. Sure from Nick B. Williams regarding reprints of a speech given at the installation ceremonies and banquet of the Fresno State College chapter of Sigma Delta Chi, Fresno, February, 1963. 2) A 2 page, double sided, reprint of a speech given by Nick Williams at the installation ceremonies and banquet of the Fresno State College chapter of Sigma Delta Chi, Fresno, February, 1963. 3) A letter to Mr. E.J. Reap from Floyd A. Oliver,consisting of 2 copies of an outline of a speech given by Robert M. Allan, Jr. to the Los Angeles Society of Financial Analysts, April 9, 1963. Nine pages all together. 4) A 10 page speaking outline of a talk by Robert M. Allan, Jr. entitled "A Program for Growth."

Box 198, Folder 6

Speeches by LA Times Executives 1965

Scope and Contents

"1) An eight page booklet entitled "What Hath Galileo Wrought?" by Irving S. Bengelsdorf. It is a speech that was given at the Second Annual Dinner of The Galileo Society of Harvey Mudd College, Claremont, California on December 14, 1965. 2) Six page transcript of a Bob Nichols' speech to Independent Bankers on December 9, 1965."

Box 198, Folder 7

Speeches by LA Times Executives 1966

Scope and Contents

"1) A seventeen page transcript entitled "The Quality of our Environment: Responsibility of the News Media" by Irving S. Bengelsdorf, which was presented at The Conference on the Pediatric Significance of Peacetime Radioactive Fallout, San Diego, CA, March 15, 1966. 2) A seven page transcript given by Nick B. Williams at the Annual Ralph L. Crosman Memorial Lecture, at the University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado on April 15, 1966. 3) A seventeen page transcript entitled "The Los Angeles Times and the Newspaper Industry Presentation at Times Mirror Company Executive conference with Robert D. Nelson and Nick Williams." This speech was given my Otis Chandler on Wednesday, May 11, 1966."

Box 198, Folder 8

Speeches by LA Times Executives 1967

Scope and Contents

"1) A letter dated August 29, 1967 to Jack Kauffman from Robert Nelson, which includes a six page script of a mock trial the Brown-Forman group conducted during their national sales meeting in San Diego on September 12, 1967. 2) A three page letter dated August 22, 1967 to Jack Kauffman from Robert Nelson, regarding questions that will be asked at the mock trial the Brown-Forman group will conduct during their national sales meeting in San Diego on September 12, 1967. 3) A memo to Ed Reap from Robert Brown, dated August 31, 1967 which includes a one page revision of the script to be used at the Brown-Forman meeting. 4) A twenty-eight page transcript of a speech given to Theta Sigma on June 19, 1967. Jim Bellows name is written in pencil on page one."

Box 198, Folder 9

Speeches by LA Times Executives 1969

Scope and Contents

"1) A memo and a five page copy of a speech given by Frank Lester at the Southern California CAMA convention, Massacre Canyon Inn, January 1969. 2) Two copies of a twenty-three page speech by Jim Bellows. One states "Los Angeles Times, March 15, 1969," and the other "AIA Speech, January 16, 1969." 3) A seven page speech by Ted Weegar to the Junior college Journalism Association, March 21, 1969 at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim. 4) A memo from Vance Stickell and a attached fifteen page copy of a speech given by Bob Nelson at the Association of National Advertisers in Coronado, CA on March 19, 1969."

Box 198, Folder 10

Speeches by LA Times Executives 1971

Scope and Contents

A fourteen page copy of a speech entitled "Is The Goose That Lays The Golden Eggs About To Get The Ax?" given by Robert D. Nelson at the Annual Joint Meeting of the San Francisco Advertising Club and the San Francisco Better Business Bureau, in San Francisco, California, on February 17, 1971.

Box 198, Folder 11

Speeches by LA Times Executives 1976

Scope and Contents

"1) A marked up sixteen page transcript of a speech given at the Management Conference on June 15, 1976. 2) A thirteen page transcript of a speech with mark ups in color pencil and pen. 3) An eight page speech given by Otto A. Silha at the International Circulation Managers association Annual Meeting in Minneapolis, on July 26, 1976. 4) A twenty-two page transcript of a speech given by Jim Bellows at the International Newspaper Promotion Association on May 18, 1976. It has mark ups in color pencil and pen. 5) A seven page proposed speech outline."

Box 198, Folder 12

Speeches by LA Times Executives 1977

Scope and Contents

"1) A seven page transcript of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Arizona Newspaper Association on Friday, January 21, 1977. 2) An eight page transcript of a speech given to the International Newspaper Promotion Directors Association on September 19, 1977."

Box 198, Folder 13

Speeches by LA Times Executives undated

Scope and Contents

A seven page transcript of a speech given by Robert D. Nelson entitled " Let's Put The Newspaper Rate Controversy in Proper Perspective."

Media Spot Scripts 1982-1989

Scope and Contents

Scripts for spots (brief 30 second commercials) on television and radio, many providing teasers for upcoming articles. Also includes copies of the sheet music for the songs used in the spots. Date range is 1982-1989.

Box 198

Promotions & Public Relations - Speeches & Media Spot Scripts

Box 198, Folder 14

Media Spot Scripts - Television 1982 - 1986

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: transcripts of promotional ads and holiday gift subscription ads.

Box 198, Folder 15

Media Spot Scripts - Radio 1984

Scope and Contents

Approx. 50 items: transcripts of LAT promotional ads. Subjects include: Olympics, Democratic convention, the Board of Supervisors, holiday-themed, etc.

Box 198, Folder 16

Media Spot Scripts - Radio (1 of 2) 1986

Scope and Contents

Approx. 120 items: transcripts of LAT promotional ads. Subjects include: the Space Shuttle, Epidemics, San Diego County coverage, Travel, Sports, undocumented workers, religion, etc.

Box 198, Folder 17

Media Spot Scripts - Radio (2 of 2) 1986

Scope and Contents

Approx. 120 items: transcripts of LAT promotional ads. Subjects include: the Space Shuttle, Epidemics, San Diego County coverage, Travel, Sports, undocumented workers, religion, etc.

Box 198, Folder 18

Media Spot Scripts - Radio - January 1987

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: transcripts of LAT promotional ads. Subjects include: Lottery winners, Bob Hope, L.A. Marathon, the Super Bowl, John Madden, a look back at the "Challenger" disaster (space shuttle), etc. These subjects highlight material soon to appear in LAT.

Box 198, Folder 19

Media Spot Scripts - Radio - February 1987

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: transcripts of LAT promotional ads. Subjects include: NBA-great Wilt Chamberlain, Oliver North, the Grammies, Boris Beaker (tennis), seafood, Disney "slump", meat pies, cancer survival, etc. These subjects highlight material soon to appear in LAT.

Box 198, Folder 20

Media Spot Scripts - Radio - March 1987

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: transcripts of LAT promotional ads. Subjects include: Steve Gravy (Dodgers), Nancy Reagan, Sweet wines, Pete Rose (baseball), racism, Chrysler, etc. These subjects highlight material soon to appear in LAT.

Box 199

Promotions & Public Relations - Media Spot Scripts

Box 199, Folder 1

Media Spot Scripts - Radio - April 1987

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: transcripts of LAT promotional ads. Subjects: Rob Deer (baseball), architect Frank Gerry, Japan, yachtsman Dennis Conner, oysters, (L.A.) freeways, etc. These subjects highlight material soon to appear in LAT.

Box 199, Folder 2

Media Spot Scripts - Radio - May 1987

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: transcripts of LAT promotional ads. Subjects: (Venice) summit talks, Betty Frieda, Stanley Measlier (LAT Paris Bureau), the Get legacy, etc. These subjects highlight material soon to appear in LAT.

Box 199, Folder 3

Media Spot Scripts - Radio - June 1987

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: transcripts of LAT promotional ads. Subjects: legalization of undocumented. workers, Korea (current events), Anjelica & her father - John Huston, Armand Hammer (tycoon), New York Mets, etc. These subjects highlight material soon to appear in LAT.

Box 199, Folder 4

Media Spot Scripts - Radio - July 1987

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: transcripts of LAT promotional ads. Subjects: Latinos, "skyrocketing" bankruptcies, boxing, Robert Bork, mutual funds, euthanasia, etc. These subjects highlight material soon to appear in LAT.

Box 199, Folder 5

Media Spot Scripts - Radio - August 1987

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: transcripts of LAT promotional ads. Subjects include: health insurance, Michael Milken, indecency, Thai food, "stir-fry," (astronaut) Mae Jemison, etc. These subjects highlight material soon to appear in LAT.

Box 199, Folder 6

Media Spot Scripts - Radio - September 1987

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: transcripts of LAT promotional ads. Subjects include: immigration / Mexico, Pope's visit to SoCal, series of ads introducing LAT staff writers in Ventura and San Diego editions, etc. These subjects highlight material soon to appear in LAT.

Box 199, Folder 7

Media Spot Scripts - Radio - October 1987

Scope and Contents

Approx. 50 items: transcripts of LAT promotional ads. Subjects include: Hong Kong, genes (selective breeding), recession (stock market drop of '87), Mikhail Gorbachev, Wall Street, etc. These subjects highlight material soon to appear in LAT.

Box 199, Folder 8

Media Spot Scripts - Radio - November 1987

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: transcripts of LAT promotional ads. Subjects include: "nerds," "quakes," Roman Polanski, (LAT) South Bay Edition, etc. These subjects highlight material soon to appear in LAT.

Box 199, Folder 9

Media Spot Scripts - Radio - December 1987

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: transcripts of LAT promotional ads. Subjects include: Rose Parade, Northrop Corp., (Jesse) Jackson, aphrodisiacs, (rogue) waves, Esalen, etc. These subjects highlight material soon to appear in LAT.

Box 199, Folder 10

Media Spot Scripts - Radio - January 1988

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: transcripts of LAT promotional ads. Subjects include: Super Bowl coverage, Robert Dole, John Elway, Michael Dukakis, etc. These subjects highlight material soon to appear in LAT.

Box 199, Folder 11

Media Spot Scripts - Radio - February 1988

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: transcripts of LAT promotional ads. Subjects include: child abuse, Lake Victoria (Africa), legumes, Winter Olympics, etc. These subjects highlight material soon to appear in LAT.

Box 199, Folder 12

Media Spot Scripts - Radio - March 1988

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: transcripts of LAT promotional ads. Subjects include: artists (of East L.A.), Martin Luther King, Jr., curry powder, pasta, "yuppies," etc. These subjects highlight material soon to appear in LAT.

Box 199, Folder 13

Media Spot Scripts - Radio - April 1988

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: transcripts of LAT radio spots, featuring subjects such as Alzheimer's, "fat kids," John Muir, The Oscars (60th anniv.), etc.

Box 199, Folder 14

Media Spot Scripts - Radio - May 1988

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: transcripts of LAT radio spots, featuring subjects such as asthma, Reagan - Gorbachev Summit, illegal handguns, Jerry West, auto paint shops, etc.

Box 199, Folder 15

Media Spot Scripts - Radio - June 1988

Scope and Contents

Approx. 50 items: transcripts of LAT radio spots, featuring subjects such as Dana Point, (youth) gangs, Wolfgang Puck, Soviet chic, etc.

Box 199, Folder 16

Media Spot Scripts - Radio - July 1988

Scope and Contents

Approx. 45 items: transcripts of LAT radio spots, featuring subjects such as Merv Griffin, 1988 Democratic National Convention, "Star Wars" missile defense, Michael Dukakis, etc.

Box 199, Folder 17

Media Spot Scripts - Radio - August 1988

Scope and Contents

Approx.35 items: transcripts of LAT radio spots, featuring subjects such as the Reagan Administration's record, traffic citations, ice/cream & frozen yogurt, etc.

Box 199, Folder 18

Media Spot Scripts - Radio - September 1988

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: transcripts of LAT radio spots, featuring subjects such as the Bush vs. Dukakis debate, "Tangle Towns" (LAT contest), Seoul Olympics, "America's Cup, etc.

Box 200

Promotions & Public Relations - Media Spot Scripts & Campaigns

Box 200, Folder 1

Media Spot Scripts - Radio - October 1988

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: transcripts of LAT radio spots, featuring subjects such as The Dodgers, 1st anniversary of stock market crash of 1987, the vice-presidential debate between Bentsen and Quayle, etc.

Box 200, Folder 2

Media Spot Scripts - Radio - November 1988

Scope and Contents

Approx. 50 items: transcripts of LAT radio spots, featuring subjects such as banking service fees, the Franco family (13 children), the LAT Orange County Holiday Parade in Santa Ana, (1988) election results, etc.

Box 200, Folder 3

Media Spot Scripts - Radio - December 1988

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: transcripts of LAT radio spots, featuring subjects such as "Gov. Deukmajian - a 3rd term?", LAT Calendar's approach to The Arts in San Diego, "animal actors," etc.

Box 200, Folder 4

Media Spot Scripts - Radio - April 1989

Scope and Contents

Approx. 55 items: transcripts of LAT radio spots, featuring subjects such as the Army and Navy Academy (Carlsbad), Ted Turner, House Speaker Jim Wright, Supreme Court vote on abortion, etc.

Box 200, Folder 5

Media Spot Scripts - Radio - June 1989

Scope and Contents

Approx. 55 items: transcripts of LAT radio spots, featuring subjects such as a proposed arts center in Sepulveda Basin, ex-pat Californians in Australia, Margaret Thatcher's Conservative Party, etc.

Box 200, Folder 6

Media Spot Scripts - Radio - July 1989

Scope and Contents

Approx. 60 items: transcripts of LAT radio spots, featuring subjects such as assault weapons & the NRA, variations on potato salad, unsung heroes of the first lunar landing, picnic tips, etc.

Box 200, Folder 7

Media Spot Scripts - Sheet Music 1978 - 1979

Scope and Contents

10 items: sheet music and lyrics for various songs or jingles for broadcast advertising. Includes: "L.A. Times vocal - 30 sec.," "L.A. Times #1," "(LAT) Disco 78," "When you pick up The Times you pick up the World," "(LAT) Disco 78," and "The Los Angeles Times Magazine (song)." Some items are dupes. Three pages of sheet music for a song. Two titles are given on the sheets - "Top of the World-Spring Street," "Top of the World-Madness."

Campaigns 1938-1989

Scope and Contents

Materials related to various advertising campaigns, including the campaign for the Orange County Edition of the Los Angeles Times. Also includes issues of "Timely Bulletin," the internal newsletters from the Promotions and Advertising Departments discussing the advertising campaigns. Date range is 1938-1989.

Box 200

Promotions & Public Relations - Media Spot Scripts & Campaigns

Box 200, Folder 8

Campaigns - Rack cards 1938

Scope and Contents

2 sheets of rack card material and two short notes related to use of rack cards and outdoor posters in 1938. J.E. MacIntyre, Promotion Mgr. of LAT, is mentioned.

Box 200, Folder 9

Campaigns - "Pick up the World" circa 1979

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: one issue of Among Ourselves, 2/1979 ; LAT bulletins, rack cards, envelopes, a bumper sticker, various other LAT promotional items, two complete promotional packets (white pocket folders) with bulletins, stationary with "Pick Up" logos, envelopes, various other promotional items.

Box 200, Folder 10

Campaigns - "Your World. It's All Here" circa 1979

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: mailers, forms, stationary, business reply cards, etc. for LAT. One issue of Among Ourselves, 2/1990.

Box 200, Folder 11

Campaigns - "Stay on Top of the World" 1981

Scope and Contents

3 items: three "Top of the World" envelopes.

Box 200, Folder 12

Campaigns - Orange County Edition 1977 - 1986

Scope and Contents

Approx. 50 items. Memos on: OC bicentennial (1989) ; OC journalism contest ; OC publicity seminar ; OC community forum ; OC open house ; report (orange binder) "(LAT) Orange County Classified...an overview" (11/14/1983) ; report (gray binder) "(LAT) Orange County Classified...an overview" (12/20/1983) ; more.

Box 200, Folder 13

Campaigns - Orange County Edition 1987 - 1988

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: wide array of memos related to on-going LAT planning for OC Edition ; 32-pp. spiral-bound notebook stamped "Working draft" on the cover and titled "Outlining advertising and marketing positioning for the launch of the new Orange County Edition" ; more.

Box 200, Folder 14

Campaigns - Orange County Edition - Orange County Register circa 1980-1989

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: four 8 x 10" glossy photos of Register billboards in OC, recurring phrase "We know better (about OC)" ; memos and other material related to the LAT - Register battle for readers in OC during 1980s ; tear sheet of article, "Clash of the Titans," from feed/back, Spring 1984 ; complete specimens of Register sections ; various LAT internal memos reflect the tension - "The Register is going to keep the pressure on..." elsewhere referring to that paper's "aggressiveness" ; more.

Box 201

Promotions & Public Relations - Campaigns & Miscellaneous

Box 201, Folder 1

Campaigns - "Timely Bulletin" 1976 - 1982

Scope and Contents

Issues of "Timely Bulletin," 1976 - 1982, newsletters from Promotions and Advertising regarding campaigns.

Box 201, Folder 2

Campaigns - "Timely Bulletin" 1976 - 1982

Scope and Contents

Issues of "Timely Bulletin," 1976 - 1982, newsletters from Promotions and Advertising regarding campaigns.

Box 201, Folder 3

Campaigns - "Timely Bulletin" 1984 - 1986

Scope and Contents

Issues of "Timely Bulletin," 1984 - 1986, newsletters from Promotions and Advertising regarding campaigns and several pieces of related material.

Box 201, Folder 4

Campaigns - "Timely Bulletin" 1986 - 1988

Scope and Contents

Issues of "Timely Bulletin," 1986 - 1988, newsletters from Promotions and Advertising regarding campaigns and several pieces of related material.

Box 802

Promotional portfolios; Olympic and Valley plant openings; rack cards 1980s-1990s

Scope and Contents

Scrapbooks of promotional campaigns, 1981 and 1983. Ventura County and Orange County rack cards (1980s-1990s); promotional sections on openings of San Fernando Valley plant and Olympic plant.

Box 801

Advertising and promotional portfolios; Los Angeles newspapers report; rack cards 1960-1990s

Scope and Contents

Business report on Los Angeles region newspapers (1960); portfolios of L. A. Times advertising campaigns (1979, 1981); rack cards (1980s-1990s).

Miscellaneous 1975-1990

Scope and Contents

Items from and to the Promotions & Public Relations department, including correspondence related to the Summer Management Institute; material related to the Los Angeles Times Fund; the data collected from employees of Promotions & Public Relations in the 1985 Employee Survey; and a pop-up book from Ninth Street School, which received support from the Los Angeles Times. Date range is 1975-1990.

Box 201

Promotions & Public Relations - Campaigns & Miscellaneous

Box 201, Folder 5

Miscellaneous - Summer Management Institute 1988

Scope and Contents

Several examples of form letters from James Boswell to employees who attended a "Summer Management Institute" in 1988. The letters are all dated 9/14/1988 and thank the attendees for their "collective comments" (they probably completed a questionnaire).

Box 201, Folder 6

Miscellaneous - United Way Campaigns 1987 - 1990

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: correspondence and memos related to United Way campaigns ; 7+ pp. spiral-bound booklet, "Building for Tomorrow - future directions for United Way" ; set of photos taken of attendees at 1987 LAT United Way Coordinators Luncheon ; more.

Box 201, Folder 7

Miscellaneous - Newspaper clippings - Pulitzer Prize 1984

Scope and Contents

Approx. 80 items: 1984 news clips from newspapers, in California and nationwide, mentioning the Pulitzer Prizes won by LAT for 1983 stories. Conservation photocopies made April 2007. Originals removed.

Box 201, Folder 8

Miscellaneous - Pop-up book from Ninth Street School ca. 1989

Scope and Contents

1 item: art works (colored, cardboard cutouts) depicting 9th Street School and activities of students there. Produced by 6th grade students and presented to LAT "In appreciation for the many special programs" made possible by LAT. The art is in a scrapbook.

Box 202

Promotions & Public Relations - Miscellaneous & Events

Box 202, Folder 1

Miscellaneous - LAT Fund - Booklet circa 1981

Scope and Contents

Booklet titled "The Los Angeles Times Fund. Investing in the Lives of Children." Highlights the fundraising events and funded projects of the Los Angeles Times Fund.

Box 202, Folder 2

Miscellaneous - LAT Fund - High School Football Teams 1975 - 1981

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: lists of standout high school football players from 1975 - 1981, in following regions - "All Central City," "All San Fernando Valley," "All Glendale-Burbank," "All San Diego County," etc. around southern California.

Box 202, Folder 3

Miscellaneous - LAT Fund - High School Boys Basketball Teams 1975 - 1982

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: lists of standout high school basketball players from 1975 - 1981, in following regions - "All Central City," "All San Fernando Valley," "All Glendale-Burbank," "All San Diego County," etc. around southern California.

Box 202, Folder 4

Miscellaneous - 1985 Employee Opinion Survey 1986

Scope and Contents

Blue binder containing report of approx. 170-pp. - "1985 Employee Opinion Survey." (binding removed)

Box 202, Folder 5

Miscellaneous - 1985 Employee Opinion Survey - Related Materials 1986

Scope and Contents

3 items: 15-pp. issue of AdNotes (stapled) - published by and for...Los Angeles Times Classified Department" ; multipage report, "Employee Survey Results," 12/12/1985 ; approx. 30-pp., stapled and headed "Objective Methodology," with results of the 1985 Employee Opinion Survey (paging is not consistent, introductory material is followed by pages 23 - 46 of the report).

Events 1921-1990

Scope and Contents

Programs from various events sponsored or organized by the Los Angeles Times, often as fundraisers for the Los Angeles Times fund. Events include track meets, the Pan-Pacific Pentathlon, the Times Grand Prix, and plant openings. One full box of correspondence, contracts, and other items created in the organizing and promotion of the NFL All-Star Games and AFC-NFC Pro-Bowls, held in Los Angeles 1953-1969 and sponsored by the Los Angeles Times. Arranged chronologically, then by event. Date range is 1921-1990.

Box 202

Promotions & Public Relations - Miscellaneous & Events

Box 202, Folder 6

Events - Pan-Pacific Pentathlon 1928 - 1934

Scope and Contents

"Materials for Pan-Pacific Pentathlons, sponsored by Los Angeles Times and other Western newspapers, including programs, training tips booklets, manuals, entry blanks, bulletins, score sheets, 1928 - 1932. "

Box 202, Folder 7

Events - 19th Annual Los Angeles Open Golf Tournament. 1945

Scope and Contents

1 item: (in plastic sleeve) torn/taped copy of program for 19th Annual Los Angeles Golf Tournament, 1945.

Box 202, Folder 8

Events - USA vs. USSR Track and Field Meet and Basketball Game 1966, 1973

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items, including: ticket order form letter ; eight tickets ; "Press" ribbon ; booklet - "USA vs. USSR Basketball," 4/29/1973 ; two booklets, "(LAT) International Games," (7/23 - 24/1966) Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum." The USSR athletes canceled their appearance on July 12, 1966 to protest the U.S. bombing of Hanoi. British Commonwealth athletes took their place.

Box 202, Folder 9

Events - 5th Annual Los Angeles Times 500 1978

Scope and Contents

Souvenir program for 5th Annual Los Angeles Times 500 Grand National Stock Car Race, held at Ontario Motor Speedway, Sunday, November 19. Also the program for Warner Hodgdon 200 Grand American Stock Car Race, held Saturday, November 18.

Box 202, Folder 10

Events - Visit of People's Republic of China Delegation 1978

Scope and Contents

1 item: red-orange folder with approx. 10-pp. with lists of delegates, and itemized agenda for the visit (8/8 - 8/11/1978). (binding removed)

Box 202, Folder 11

Events - USA vs. GDR Track & Field Meet 1983

Scope and Contents

Souvenir program for United States vs. German Democratic Republic Dual Track and Field Meet, part of the Times/TAC International Summer Games. Held at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on June 23-25, 1983.

Box 202, Folder 12

Events - San Fernando Valley Plant Opening 1984

Scope and Contents

One press kit (silver "pocket" folder), "went out to a media list of 75...local press (print and broadcast), trade press, national business press." Kit includes: seven photographs of the plant, interior and exterior, plus two press releases, one 8-pp., the other 4-pp."

Box 202, Folder 13

Events - LA Times Tournament of Champions 1984

Scope and Contents

Souvenir program for Los Angeles Times Tournament of Champions, in cooperation with San Dimas High School, high school boys basketball tournament held at Cal Poly Pomona and the Anaheim Convention Center in December 1984.

Box 203

Promotions & Public Relations - Events

Box 203, Folder 1

Events - U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials 1984

Scope and Contents

Souvenir programs for United States Olympic Track & Field Trials and United States Junior National Track & Field Championships. Held at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in June 1984. Also, pre-order brochure with list of dates and times for each event.

Box 203, Folder 2

Events - Times Indoor Games 1986 - 1989

Scope and Contents

Souvenir programs for Times/GTE 27th Annual Indoor Games, held in Inglewood on February 21, 1986 and the 30th Annual Times/Eagle Indoor Games, held at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood on February 17, 1989

Box 203, Folder 3

Events - Times/Rams Charity Game 1987 - 1988

Scope and Contents

Souvenir programs for the 42nd and 43rd Annual Times/Rams Charity Game. The 42nd Annual game, played against the Seattle Seahawks, was held at Anaheim Stadium on August 13, 1987. The 43rd Annual game, played against the San Diego Chargers, was held at Anaheim Stadium on August 13, 1988.

Box 203, Folder 4

Events - Town Hall 1989 - 1990

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: 6-pp. of speech notes for Tom Johnson (plus "stage" directions) to introduce Jean Sharley Taylor at the Town Hall ; multipage list of "Table Assignments" for the Town Hall dinner ; related correspondence. 1990 dinner theme - "Town Hall salutes family literacy" ; packet of information, including booklet, "Voices," which documented and described the first fifty years (1938-1987) of Town Hall of California.

Box 203, Folder 5

Events - America's Cup 1990

Scope and Contents

2 items: memo, 6/28/1990, from Phyllis Pfeiffer to Jim Boswell, et al., on America's Cup (yacht race) ; small sheet of handwritten notes.

Box 203, Folder 6

Events - Festival Hispano 1990

Scope and Contents

2 items: letter, from Donald Beall (Chair, Festival Hispano) to David Laventhol (Publisher, LAT), inviting him to purchase a "Golden Circle" table at the dinner, to be held 5/5/1990-- Cinco de Mayo. Cover note to accompany previously described letter is from Jim Boswell to "Dave" (Laventhol).

Box 203, Folder 7

Events - Fiesta Broadway 1990

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: correspondence related to LAT involvement with "Fiesta Broadway" in late April 1990. Material on another event held a few days before-- "Miracle on Broadway" --is also in the folder.

Box 203, Folder 8

Events - Forum Suite 1990

Scope and Contents

3 items: statement from California Sports, Inc., operators of The Forum, billing Los Angeles Times for $34,800 for seats and other privileges at The Forum ; LAT requisition for the check ; one related brief handwritten note.

Box 203, Folder 9

Events - USA/Mobil Track & Field Championships 1990

Scope and Contents

3 items: press release related to track and field meet at Cerritos College ; two programs for the meet, 6/14 - 6/16/1990.

Box 203, Folder 10

Events - Marlboro Cup 1990

Scope and Contents

Several pieces of correspondence and an information packet related to the 1990 Marlboro Cup soccer series.

Box 203, Folder 11

Events - U.S. Olympic Festival 1991 1989 - 1990

Scope and Contents

5 items: letter, 1/9/1990, from Elizabeth Primrose, Pres. & Exec. Dir. of the U.S. Olympic Festival - '91, to James Boswell, on TM / LAT "potential involvement in the 1991 U.S. Olympic Festival" ; spiral-bound booklet, "U.S. Olympic Festival '91, issue of The Olympian (Sept.-Oct 1989), etc.

Box 203, Folder 12

Events - Miscellaneous events 1990

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items. Folder includes correspondence related to a number of special events, including: a charity basketball tournament at The Forum (w/ Magic Johnson's promotion company) ; the Nelson Mandela reception committee ; Mariachi USA (at Hollywood Bowl) ; 1990 U.S. Open Badminton Championships ; the California Cup (horse racing) ; Los Angeles Marathon ; etc.

Box 203, Folder 13

Events - Grand Prix for Sports Cars 1958 - 1959

Scope and Contents

Souvenir programs for the United States Grand Prix (Sports Cars), held at the Riverside International Raceway in October 1958, and the United States Grand Prix (Sports Cars), held at the Riverside International Raceway in October 1959.

Box 203, Folder 14

Events - Grand Prix for Sports Cars 1960 - 1964

Scope and Contents

Souvenir programs for the Riverside International Raceway Grand Prix for Sports Cars, held in October 1960, the Grand Prix for Sports Cars held at the Riverside International Raceway in October 1961, the 5th Annual Grand Prix for Sports Cars held at the Riverside International Raceway in October 1962, the 6th Annual Los Angeles Times Grand Prix for Sports Cars held at the Riverside International Raceway in October 1963, and the 7th Annual Los Angeles Times Grand Prix for Sports Cars held at the Riverside International Raceway in October 1964.

Box 204

Promotions & Public Relations - Events

Box 204, Folder 1

Events - Grand Prix for Sports Cars 1965 - 1967

Scope and Contents

Souvenir programs for the 8th Annual Los Angeles Times Grand Prix for Sports Cars held at the Riverside International Raceway in October 1965, the 9th Annual Los Angeles Times Grand Prix for Sports Cars held at the Riverside International Raceway in October 1966, and the 10th Annual Los Angeles Times Grand Prix held at the Riverside International Raceway in October 1964 (2 copies).

Box 204, Folder 2

Events - Grand Prix for Sports Cars 1968 - 1970

Scope and Contents

Souvenir programs for the 11th Annual Los Angeles Times Grand Prix held at the Riverside International Raceway in October 1968, the 12th Annual Los Angeles Times Grand Prix held at the Riverside International Raceway in October 1969, and the 13th Annual Los Angeles Times Grand Prix held at the Riverside International Raceway in October 1970.

Box 204, Folder 3

Events - Grand Prix for Sports Cars 1971 - 1973

Scope and Contents

Souvenir programs for the Los Angeles Times 14th Annual Grand Prix held at the Riverside International Raceway in October 1971, the Los Angeles Times 15th Annual Grand Prix held at the Riverside International Raceway in October 1972, and the 16th Annual Los Angeles Times Grand Prix and International Race of Champions held at the Riverside International Raceway in October 1970.

Box 204, Folder 4

Events - Times Grand Prix of Endurance 1983 - 1986

Scope and Contents

Souvenir programs for the Times/Dustan Grand Prix of Endurance held at the Riverside International Raceway in April 1983 and the Times/Ford Grand Prix of Endurance held at the Riverside International Raceway in April 1986.

Box 205

Promotions & Public Relations - Events - NFL Pro Bowl

Box 205, Folder 1

NFL Pro Bowl - Agreements and Correspondence 1953 - 1968

Scope and Contents

Approx. 55 items, including: general correspondence related to Pro Bowl Game ; 192-pp. "Agreement...between CBS Television Network and Times Mirror Co. & Hearts Corp. ; 6-pp. letter from NFL to Los Angeles Newspaper Publishers Association (1950) ; other legal documents related to Pro Bowl ; insurance documents related to the Pro Bowl ; Glenn Davis' correspondence related to Pro Bowl.

Box 205, Folder 2

NFL Pro Bowl - Correspondence 1970

Scope and Contents

4 items: list of players with positions, "Pro Bowl - 1970" ; tear sheet, article from Broadcasting (7/20/1970), "$66 million of football on the air" ; other correspondence related to Pro Bowl.

Box 205, Folder 3

NFL Pro Bowl - Agreements and Correspondence 1970 - 1971

Scope and Contents

Approx. 60 items, including: 8-pp. legal agreement on "The National Football League Annual All - Star Pro Bowl Game," dated 8/14/1963, between the National Football League and The Times Mirror Company & Hearts Publishing Company ; various financial reports ; 6-pp. report (ca. 1970) "Background information on conflict with NFL regarding future of all-star Pro Bowl Game" ; correspondence between attorney Marshall Leafy (San Fan.) and Robert Lobdell (Los Angeles Times) on agreements related to the Pro Bowl Game ; several tear sheets from magazines on sports broadcasting rights, including "Baseball rights nudge $39 million," Broadcasting, 2/9/1970 ;

Box 205, Folder 4

NFL Pro Bowl - Contract Conflicts 1970

Scope and Contents

3 items: letter, 4/16/1970, 4-pp., from attorney Marshall Leafy to Los Angeles Times' Robert Lobdell, on subject of NFL Pro-Bowl Game ; "Comments on Marshall Leahy's letter of April 16, 1970 (dated 4/24/1970), probably out of Los Angeles Times Legal Dept. ; "Background information on conflict with NFL regarding future of all-star Pro Bowl Game," 6-pp.

Box 205, Folder 5

NFL Pro Bowl - Financial Papers 1951 - 1964

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: financial figures and analysis for Pro Bowl games between 1951 and 1964. The Pro Bowl was a charity event sponsored by Los Angeles Newspaper Publishers Association. Also City of L.A. forms related to the receipts from the games and correspondence related to the games.

Box 205, Folder 6

NFL Pro Bowl Chronological File 1963

Scope and Contents

Approx. 45 items: letters, memos, reports and other materials related to Pro Bowl game (played 1/1964). Names in the correspondence: Pete Rozelle (Commissioner of the National Football League), George Halas (President, Chicago Bears Football Club), Glenn Davis (LAT), more.

Box 205, Folder 7

NFL Pro Bowl Chronological File 1964

Scope and Contents

Approx. 45 items: letters, memos, reports and other materials related to Pro Bowl game (played 1/1965). Names in the correspondence: National Broadcasting Company ; Pete Rozelle (Commissioner, National Football League) ; Glenn Davis (LAT) ;

Box 205, Folder 8

NFL Pro Bowl Chronological File 1965

Scope and Contents

Approx. 45 items: letters, memos, reports and other materials related to Pro Bowl game. Names in the correspondence: National Broadcasting Company ; Pete Rozelle (Commissioner, National Football League) ; Glenn Davis (LAT) ; William MacPhail (VP, Sports, CBS Television Network) ; more.

Box 205, Folder 9

NFL Pro Bowl Chronological File 1966

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: letters, memos, reports and other materials related to Pro Bowl game. Names in the correspondence include: Pete Rozelle (Commissioner, NFL) ; Glenn Davis (LAT) ; more.

Box 205, Folder 10

NFL Pro Bowl Chronological File 1967

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: letters, memos, reports and other materials related to Pro Bowl game. Names in the correspondence include: Pete Rozelle (Commissioner, NFL) ; more. There is a 2-pp. letter, dated 2/13/1967, from David Brandman (Co-Game Director) to Rams Coach George Allen, questioning a number of expenses Allen was trying to cross-charge to game sponsors. It was felt these were personal expenses he should pay for, especially since it was a game to raise funds for charity. Allen's room at the Sheraton-West was paid for and he was given an additional $200 for "incidental expenses." But he then wanted to be reimbursed $155 for restaurant charges and $55 for parking his car. Brandman points out that he could have parked 22 cars for 24-hr. at that rate.

Box 205, Folder 11

NFL Pro Bowl Chronological File 1967 - 1968

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: letters, memos, reports and other materials related to Pro Bowl game. Names in the correspondence include: Pete Rozelle (Commissioner, NFL) ; Don Shula (Head Coach, Baltimore Colts) ; more.

Box 205, Folder 12

NFL Pro Bowl Chronological File 1968 - 1969

Scope and Contents

Approx. 55 items: letters, memos, reports and other materials related to Pro Bowl game. Names in the correspondence include: Pete Rozelle (Commissioner, NFL) ; George R. Hearst, Jr. (Publisher, L.A. Herald-Examiner) ; more.

Box 205, Folder 13

NFL Pro Bowl Chronological File 1971 - 1972

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items, including: correspondence between LAT's Glenn Davis and others involved in the planning and preparation for upcoming Pro Bowl Game. Names in the correspondence include: Don Klosterman (GM of Baltimore Colts team) ; John McKay (Dir. of Athletics, USC) ; Pete Rozelle (Commissioner, NFL) ; J.D. Morgan (Athletic Dir., UCLA) ; more.

Publications circa 1946-1989

Scope and Contents

Promotional material published by the Los Angeles Times and Mirror newspapers. Includes "History in Headlines," pamphlets with reproductions of the front page of the Los Angeles Times on dates with historical significance; books of facts about the Los Angeles Times; educational items; Christmas cards; and "Frontier of Change"-a promotional packet sent to the President/CEO/Chairman of major American corporations. Arranged chronologically. Date range is circa 1946-1989.

Box 206

Promotions & Public Relations - Publications

Box 206, Folder 1

"The History of World War II in Headlines" circa 1946

Scope and Contents

Two sets "The History of World War II as told in HEADLINES OF THE TIMES" (miniature versions of Page One headlines)

Box 206, Folder 2

"History in Headlines" 1956

Scope and Contents

Three copies "History in Headlines" (ends with 1956)

Box 206, Folder 3

"History in Headlines" 1960

Scope and Contents

Three copies of "History in Headlines" (ends with 1959).

Box 206, Folder 4

"History in Headlines" 1963

Scope and Contents

Three copies of "History in Headlines" booklets from "Our 82nd Year."

Box 206, Folder 5

"History in Headlines" circa 1965

Scope and Contents

Four copies of "History in Headlines" (ends in 1965).

Box 206, Folder 6

"History in Headlines" circa 1969

Scope and Contents

Three copies of "History in Headlines" (ends in 1969).

Box 206, Folder 7

"History of Los Angeles Times" circa 1940 - 1949

Scope and Contents

5 items: booklets, "History of Los Angeles Times," ca. 1940s.

Box 206, Folder 8

"History of the Los Angeles Times" circa 1950 - 1959

Scope and Contents

5 items: booklets, "History of the Los Angeles Times," ca. 1950s.

Box 206, Folder 9

"Facts about the Los Angeles Times" 1976 - 1977

Scope and Contents

4 items: booklets, (LAT) "Facts about the Los Angeles Times," 1976 and 1977.

Box 206, Folder 10

"Facts about the Los Angeles Times" 1978

Scope and Contents

3 items: booklets, (LAT) "Facts about the Los Angeles Times," 1978.

Box 206, Folder 11

"Facts about the Los Angeles Times" 1979 - 1980

Scope and Contents

5 items: booklets, "Facts about the Los Angeles Times," 1979 - 1980.

Box 206, Folder 12

"Facts about the Los Angeles Times" 1981

Scope and Contents

4 items: booklets, (LAT) "Facts about the Los Angeles Times," 3/1981.

Box 207

Promotions & Public Relations - Publications

Box 207, Folder 1

Midwinter Number Promotion 1930

Scope and Contents

1 item: insert promoting the LAT Midwinter Number.

Box 207, Folder 2

"Poor Richard's Almanack" 1934

Scope and Contents

1 item: 3 x 5" booklet, "Poor Richard's Almanac," by Benjamin Franklin, 1934 reprint, published by LAT.

Box 207, Folder 3

"63 Years of Keeping Up With the Times" 1944

Scope and Contents

Booklet of LA Times front pages.

Box 207, Folder 4

"Your Rights, Your Future" circa 1946

Scope and Contents

Two copies of "Your Rights, Your Future" - booklet prepared by LAT for honorably discharged World War II -era military personnel to explain their rights and benefits.

Box 207, Folder 5

"El Camino Real" Poststamp Book 1946

Scope and Contents

Three copies of "El Camino Real - The King's Highway" (each booklet contains stamps to apply to specific pages).

Box 207, Folder 6

"Los Angeles Times All-Sports Almanac" 1955

Scope and Contents

1 item: one copy, "Los Angeles Times All-Sports Almanac", 1955.

Box 207, Folder 7

"What Your Newspaper Means..." 1959

Scope and Contents

Two copies of the booklet, "What Your Newspaper means to you and Your Family."

Box 207, Folder 8

"What's in a Name?" circa 1960 - 1969

Scope and Contents

One copy, booklet, "What's in a Name," published ca. 1960 by Mirror News.

Box 207, Folder 9

"What The Times Stands For" circa 1970 - 1979

Scope and Contents

3 items: booklets, "What The Times stands for," ca. 1970.

Box 207, Folder 10

Dodgers and Times "A" Student Certificate 1977

Scope and Contents

Multiple copies of ticket request form and "A" student certificate. Students receiving high grades in high school could request free tickets to a Los Angeles Dodgers game.

Box 207, Folder 11

LA Times front page substrate 1977

Scope and Contents

3 items: one Archives Accession Record sheet naming 1) "miniature" substrate (yellow) of front page of the LAT for Sunday (2/20/1977 ; reverse miniature of the same page.

Box 207, Folder 12

"Los Angeles Times Information Systems" 1978

Scope and Contents

2 items: booklets, (LAT) "Information Systems," 1978.

Box 207, Folder 13

Tour Group Handouts 1979

Scope and Contents

Packet includes reprint of first day issue of LAT (12/4/1881), several historic Page Ones.

Box 207, Folder 14

Times Christmas Cards circa 1980 - 1989

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: reproductions of Ben Abril paintings - famous and historic scenes in greater L.A. Also reproductions of Edouard Cortes paintings of Paris.

Box 207, Folder 15

"Frontier of Change" 1981

Scope and Contents

Box containing form letter from Tom Johnson to (in this case) CEO of ABC Company, R.B. Hollingsworth, touting California as an exporter of change. Several items in the box relate to aviation developments spawned in California.

Box 208

Promotions & Public Relations - Publications

Box 208, Folder 1

"Frontier of Change" circa 1981

Scope and Contents

Box containing form letter from Tom Johnson touting California as an exporter of change. Booklet included in the box is "Tournament of Roses - Pasadena, California, 1923."

Box 208, Folder 2

"Frontier of Change" 1981

Scope and Contents

Box containing form letter from Tom Johnson to (in this case) Otis Chandler, Chairman of the Board, TM, touting California as an exporter of change. Three booklets included in the box spotlight Pasadena's Rose Bowl, the L.A. district of Westwood and "Westwood Hills," the last being a facsimile of an issue, circa 1935, of a local Westwood newspaper.

Oversize circa 1940-1993

Box 673

Promotions And Public Relations Oversize

1989 - 1991

Scope and Contents

Approx. 50 items: wide array of promotional items for "major promotions" - sports hat, tee shirt, posters, rack cards, etc. Slogan for the Ventura County Edition was "Seven Times a week." Also material related to the P.M. Final, Operation Desert Storm/first Gulf War, Valley Edition, Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, and others.

Box 674

Promotions And Public Relations Oversize

1989

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: a variety of promotional items trumpeting the "faster format" LAT, which was introduced late in 1989, including: sports hat - "Good News (LAT)" ; blue frisbee (same logo) ; tee-shirt (same logo) ; balloons ; rack cards; and internal promotional items.

Box 675

Promotions And Public Relations Oversize

Los Angeles Times Trade Advertisements 1967

Scope and Contents

Approx. 16 items: advertisements for trade publications and magazines promoting LAT foreign correspondents and LAT features.

Box 676

Promotions And Public Relations Oversize

circa 1940 - 1993

Scope and Contents

Illustrated and sealed City of Los Angeles Resolution in honor of the 6th annual United States and United States of Soviet Russia Dual Track and Field Meet (1964) ; Rack cards (1978, 1980, 1990) ; Newspaper wrappers for 104th annual American Newspaper Publishers Association convention (1990) ; Promotional folder for "The Music Center Story" sent to Vance Stickell by Dorothy Chandler, including signed personal note from Chandler to Stickell (1974) ; Photocopies of Newsday advertisements (1984) ; Times-Mirror Company advertisements (1970, 1974) ; Early drawings used for advertisements (circa 1940) ; Map of "Los Angeles Civic Center, presented by the Los Angeles Times" (1980) ; "The Continuing Study of Newspaper Reading Study No. 32 - The Sacramento Bee, Issue of November 19, 1940," with hand inscription from Norman Chandler to L. D. Hotchkiss (1941) ; "The Continuing Study of Newspaper Reading Study No. 33 - Los Angeles Times, Issue of November 26, 1940," with hand inscription from Norman Chandler to L. D. Hotchkiss (1941) [REMOVED FOR CONSERVATION] ; "The Continuing Study of Newspaper Reading Study No. 70 - Daily News, Los Angeles, Issue of April 12, 1944" (1944) ; Sealed City of Los Angeles resolution commending the Los Angeles Times' AIDS education, signed by Tom Bradley (1987) ; Advertisement for Summer Times (1993) ; Sheet music and lyrics for Los Angeles Times promotional spots (circa 1984) ; Photo collage of bus advertisements (circa 1985) ; Illustrated and sealed City of Los Angeles resolution in honor of the Los Angeles Times and Los Angeles Mirror News participating in the Los Angeles Beautiful program (1958) ; Los Angeles Times/Times Mirror Promotional Booklet paste-up (circa 1961) ; Newspaper wrapper advertising the Sunday Times (circa 1979) ; Advertisement letter from Otis Chandler (1979) ; Folder of ephemera for the campaign "When You Pick Up the World You Pick Up the Times" (1979) [REMOVED FOR CONSERVATION] ; City of Los Angeles Certificate of Appreciation signed by Gilbert W. Lindsay and packet of materials related to the dedication of Para Los Ninos school-are child care center (1980) ; Calendar of Home Magazine advertising deadlines and themes (1982).

Volume 38

San Diego County Edition campaign 1978

Scope and Contents

Large LAT San Diego Promotion Campaign scrapbook album chronicling a 4-week intensive promotional push to advertise the LAT San Diego County edition, March-April 1978.

Publishers 1859-1993

Physical Description: 87 boxes

Scope and Contents

The Publisher at the Los Angeles Times holds editorial control of the newspaper. As Times Mirror grew, the Publisher also held a Board position at that company. Otis Chandler was the last Publisher to be descended from the founder of the Los Angeles Times, Harrison Gray Otis. This series is arranged chronologically by publisher and each publisher's sub-series is divided into multiple sub-series. Date range is 1859-1993.

Otis, Harrison Gray 1859-1979

Scope and Contents

General Harrison Gray Otis (1837-1917) was born in Ohio and moved west after fighting with the Union Army in the Civial War. In 1876, Otis moved his family to Santa Barbara, California, where he purchased the Santa Barbara Press. From 1889-1891, Otis was the special treasury agent for the Northern Seal Islands off Alaska. He became editor of the Los Angeles Daily Times in 1882 and purchased the paper in 1886. In 1898, Otis volunteered to serve in the Phillippine-American War, which is when he was appointed brigadier general. Otis remained publisher until his death. Date range is 1859-1979.

Personal Papers 1859-1938

Scope and Contents

Personal and business correspondence to associates, friends, and family. Notes regarding the Los Angeles Times. Financial items. Land files. Photocopies of correspondence to/from HGO held by other institutions were put at the end of the series; when known , the owner of the original is noted in the folder record in the database. Facsimiles may not be copied or published.

Copies of originals housed in The Huntington Library were removed. The originals can be found in the following collections: Thomas R. Bard Papers; Clara Bradley Burdette Papers; Henry E. Huntington Papers. Copies of originals from the following institutions were also removed: The Bancroft Library, University of California Berkeley; the Sherman Foundation Library, Corona Del Mar, CA; the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Fremont, OH; Bolton Hall Museum Archives, Little Landers Historical Society, Tujunga, CA; and the Haynes Foundation Collection, University of California Los Angeles. Date range is 1859-1938, with the bulk of material from 1890-1917.

Box 209

Publishers - Otis, Harrison Gray

Box 209, Folder 1

Channell, A. N. to Harrison Gray Otis undated

Scope and Contents

Correspondence from Channell, a close friend, writing about politics.

Box 209, Folder 2

Lawrence, Harrison Gray to Harrison Gray Otis 1911 - 1912

Scope and Contents

Correspondence from Otis's nephew, including newspaper clippings and the announcement of the death of Otis's sister Sarah.

Box 209, Folder 3

Lawrence, James A. to Harrison Gray Otis 1914

Scope and Contents

Letter from James A. Lawrence, Otis's brother-in-law, announcing the death of Otis's nephew Harrison Gray Lawrence.

Box 209, Folder 4

Otis, Eliza Ann to Harrison Gray Otis 1879 - 1880

Scope and Contents

Correspondence from Eliza Ann Otis to her husband, Harrison Gray Otis, during his service in the Seal Islands, Alaska.

Box 209, Folder 5

Otis, Charles to Harrison Gray Otis 1902 - 1903

Scope and Contents

Letter from Charles Otis to his uncle, Harrison Gray Otis, regarding Otis family genealogy.

Box 209, Folder 6

Otis, Harrison Gray to J. J. Ayers 1889

Scope and Contents

One signed letter on Times-Mirror Company letterhead. Dated August 15, 1889. Signed "The Times-Mirror Co. By H.G. Otis, Pres't."

Box 209, Folder 7

Otis, Harrison Gray to Mabel Otis Booth 1898

Scope and Contents

Typed and annotated letter to his daughter, written while at sea, August 20, 1898.

Box 209, Folder 8

Otis, Harrison Gray to Harry and Marian Chandler 1914, 1917

Scope and Contents

Original letter, typed transcriptions, and published copies of letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Harry and Marian Chandler regarding the transfer of ownership and control of the Los Angeles Times, dated November 12, 1914. Published copies are from 1917.

Box 209, Folder 9

Otis, Harrison Gray to A.B. Henderson 1890

Scope and Contents

One signed letter on "The Bivuoac" stationery from Otis to General A. B. Henderson regarding his visit to Los Angeles. Otis's praise of Henderson is effusive. Also, Otis used a Spanish phrase.

Box 209, Folder 10

Otis, Harrison Gray to John G. Mott 1916

Scope and Contents

Correspondence from Otis to John G. Mott, representative for California at the Republican National Convention, regarding the nomination of presidential candidate, Theodore Roosevelt, and Mott's refusal to run for Congress.

Box 209, Folder 11

Otis, Harrison Gray to H. Z. Osborne 1886 - 1891

Scope and Contents

6 items: letters written by Harrison Gray Otis to H.Z. Osborne (6) between 1886 and 1891.

Box 209, Folder 12

Otis, Harrison Gray to Eliza Ann Otis 1859, 1879, 1898

Scope and Contents

Correspondence from Otis to his wife Eliza Ann Otis.

Box 209, Folder 13

Otis, Harrison Gray to Marian Otis 1889

Scope and Contents

Correspondence from Otis to his daughter, Marian.

Box 209, Folder 14

Otis, Harrison Gray to Kate Tannatt Woods 1906, 1983

Scope and Contents

Reply to a request for speaking at Gentlemen's Night of the New England Women's Press Association on the topic of "Women's Work in Journalism and its Possibilities," which includes his thoughts on the topic. Also, invoice from bookseller from whom the item was purchased.

Box 209, Folder 15

Otis, Harrison Gray - Daily Times and Weekly Mirror mortgage 1882

Scope and Contents

Mortgage for assets and building of the Los Angeles Daily Times and Weekly Mirror newspapers. Also, modern transcript of the document.

Box 209, Folder 16

Otis, Harrison Gray - Ephemera 1912 - 1915

Scope and Contents

Printed holiday card. Dinner menu/program for birthday dinner in honor of Harrison Gray Otis, held at the Hotel Alexandria.

Box 209, Folder 17

Otis, Harrison Gray - Financial Items 1867, 1872 - 1873

Scope and Contents

Checks, receipts, and other personal financial material.

Box 209, Folder 18

Otis, Harrison Gray - Los Angeles Times Memos 1895 - 1917

Scope and Contents

"Correspondence and notes made as General Manager/Publisher of the Los Angeles Times, including pay schedules, personnel matters, union organization, newspaper layout, and upkeep of the building. **Encapsulated with tape."

Box 209, Folder 19

Otis, Harrison Gray - Notes on Katharine Tingley Libel Trial circa 1902

Scope and Contents

"Notes in Otis's hand made in preparation for the trial Tingley v. Otis and the Los Angeles Times, claiming the LA Times published libelous articles. **Encapsulated with tape."

Box 209, Folder 20

Otis, Harrison Gray - Notes on Los Angeles Times Composition 1882

Scope and Contents

"Clippings of headlines and other composition aspects of the Los Angeles Times, annotated by Otis. **Encapsulated with tape."

Box 209, Folder 21

Perkins, George C. to Harrison Gray Otis 1898

Scope and Contents

Correspondence from Senator George C. Perkins of California to Otis regarding the appointment of Otis to various federal positions.

Box 209, Folder 22

Viljoen, B.J. to Harrison Gray Otis 1916

Scope and Contents

Correspondence regarding the General Harrison Grey [sic] Otis Cup competition for best article on irrigation presented at the International Irrigation Congress, October 1916. Also includes copies of the top four papers.

Box 209, Folder 23

White, Stephen M. to Harrison Gray Otis 1898

Scope and Contents

Four letters from Senator Stephen M. White to Otis.

Box 209, Folder 24

The Bivouac 1916 - 1918, 1938

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and deeds pertaining to the donation of Otis's home The Bivouac to the City of Los Angeles. Also, bound volume of color and black-and-white images of the interior and exterior of the home.

Box 209, Folder 25

Los Angeles Typographical Union No. 174 1915

Scope and Contents

"Mr. Otis and the Los Angeles 'Times' " - printed pamphlet "Prepared by an Authorized Publicity Committee of Los Angeles Typographical Union No. 174" denouncing Otis's anti-labor position and the lack of union organizing at the Los Angeles Times.

Box 209, Folder 26

San Fernando Valley Property 1905 - 1907, 1914

Scope and Contents

Correspondence about and balance sheets for property in the San Fernando Valley owned by Otis.

Box 209, Folder 27

Society, Sons of the Revolution 1898, 1906, 1917-1918, 1980

Scope and Contents

Correspondence from Harrison Gray Otis to the Society, Sons of the Revolution. Also, correspondence regarding the Society's arrangement of a memorial for Otis after his death, and a letter of thanks from Marian Otis. Also, correspondence to and from Lois Markwith and Talbert Kanigher about acquisition of the letters.

Box 209, Folder 28

Washington County Home News 1863, 1867

Scope and Contents

Correspondence about and contract for the sale of the Washington County Home News and its assets.

Box 209, Folder 29

Photocopies - Chandler, Harry to Harrison Gray Otis 1911

Scope and Contents

Photocopy of letter from Chandler to Otis regarding Colorado River land. MAY NOT COPIED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 209, Folder 30

Photocopies - Durant, Thomas J. to Harrison Gray Otis 1876

Scope and Contents

Photocopy of letter from Durant recording Otis's payment of rent. MAY NOT COPIED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 209, Folder 31

Photocopies - Otis, Eliza Ann to Harrison Gray Otis 1880

Scope and Contents

Photocopy of letter from Eliza to Otis during his service in the Seal Islands, Alaska. MAY NOT BE COPIED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 209, Folder 32

Photocopies - Otis, Harrison Gray to Thomas R. Bard 1905

Scope and Contents

Letter to Senator Bard regarding the San Fernando Valley and the Colorado River. MAY NOT BE COPIED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 209, Folder 33

Photocopies - Otis, Harrison Gray to O. F. Brandt 1903 - 1916

Scope and Contents

Letter and deeds regarding San Fernando Land and Water Company and the donation of The Bivouac. MAY NOT BE COPIED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 209, Folder 34

Photocopies - Otis, Harrison Gray to May Chandler 1910

Scope and Contents

Photocopy and transcripts of letter from Otis to his step-granddaughter, May Chandler, on her eighteenth birthday. MAY NOT BE COPIED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 209, Folder 35

Photocopies - Otis, Harrison Gray to Mrs. George G. Mullins 1898

Scope and Contents

Photocopy of letter from Otis to Mrs. George G. Mullins regarding her husband. MAY NOT BE COPIED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 209, Folder 36

Photocopies - Otis, Harrison Gray to T. Newman 1908

Scope and Contents

Photocopy of letter from Otis to T. Newman, President of the LA County Republican League. In 1980, original was owned by Harry Clarke, employee of the Los Angeles Times. MAY NOT BE COPIED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 209, Folder 37

Photocopies - Otis, Harrison Gray to Eliza Ann Otis 1880

Scope and Contents

Photocopy of letter from Otis to his wife Eliza during his service in the Seal Islands, Alaska. MAY NOT BE COPIED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 209, Folder 38

Photocopies - Otis, Harrison Gray to James M. Robinson 1898 - 1902

Scope and Contents

Photocopies of letters from Otis to James M. Robinson of San Diego, California. As of 1988, originals were owned by Mr. Lynn Cryar of Guntersville, Alabama. MAY NOT BE COPIED OR PUBLISHED.

Government Service 1862-1936

Scope and Contents

Items related to Otis's service to the state and federal government during the Civil War, the Spanish American War, in the Seal Islands, and others. Organized chronologically. Includes originals and copies of correspondence, diaries, letterbooks, and newspaper clippings. Facsimiles may not be copied or published. Date range is 1862-1936, with the bulk of material from 1863-1869.

Box 210

Publishers - Otis, Harrison Gray

Box 210, Folder 1

Photocopies - Otis, Harrison Gray to "Surviving Charter Members..." 1913

Scope and Contents

Photocopy of letter from Otis to "the Surviving Charter Members of Stanton Post No. 55, Grand Army of the Republic." MAY NOT BE COPIED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 210, Folder 2

Photocopies - Otis, Harrison Gray to Ellen Beach Yaw 1915

Scope and Contents

Photocopy of letter from Otis to Ellen Beach Yaw. In 1975, original held by the Antonio Altamirano of Montebelloe, CA. MAY NOT BE COPIED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 210, Folder 3

Photocopies - Otis, Harrison Gray - Temporary Leave of Absence 1887

Scope and Contents

Photocopies of documents related to the three month temporary retirement of Otis during 1887. MAY NOT BE COPIED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 210, Folder 4

Photocopies - Otis, Stephen to Harrison Gray Otis 1859

Scope and Contents

Photocopy of letter to Otis from his father. MAY NOT BE COPIED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 210, Folder 5

Photocopies - Republic Life Insurance Co. to Harrison Gray Otis 1873

Scope and Contents

Photocopy of invoice to Otis for the premium on life insurance. MAY NOT BE COPIED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 210, Folder 6

Photocopies - White, Stephen M. to Harrison Gray Otis 1895 - 1899

Scope and Contents

Photocopies of letters from Senator Stephen M. White to Otis. MAY NOT BE COPIED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 210, Folder 7

Civil War Records - August 1863

Scope and Contents

List of stores received from Lt. W. A. Ludlum.

Box 210, Folder 8

Civil War records - September 1863

Scope and Contents

5 items: Lists of stores, envelope with notes, Quarterly Return form.

Box 210, Folder 9

Civil War records - December 1863

Scope and Contents

15 items: Lists of stores, envelope with notes, Monthly Return form, invoice of stores form, inventories.

Box 210, Folder 10

Civil War records - January 1864

Scope and Contents

2 items: Monthly Return form and invoice form.

Box 210, Folder 11

Civil War records - February 1864

Scope and Contents

6 items: Monthly Return form, receipts of issue, invoice form, and envelopes with notes.

Box 210, Folder 12

Civil War records - March 1864

Scope and Contents

5 items: Monthly Return form, receipts of issue, invoice form, envelopes with notes, and form letter from the Ordnance Office.

Box 210, Folder 13

Civil War records - April 1864

Scope and Contents

7 items: Monthly Return form, receipts of issue, invoice form, envelopes with notes, and form letter from the Ordnance Office.

Box 210, Folder 14

Civil War records - May 1864

Scope and Contents

13 items: Monthly Return form, receipts of issue, invoice form, explanation of reasons for lost articles, envelopes with notes, and form letter from the Ordnance Office.

Box 210, Folder 15

Civil War records - June 1864

Scope and Contents

12 items: Monthly Return form, receipts of issue, invoice form, explanation of reasons for lost articles, envelopes with notes, and other forms.

Box 210, Folder 16

Civil War records - July 1864

Scope and Contents

34 items: Monthly Return form, receipts of issue, invoice form, explanation of reasons for lost articles, envelopes with notes, and other forms.

Box 210, Folder 17

Civil War records - August 1864

Scope and Contents

3 items: Monthly Return form, special orders, and envelopes with notes.

Box 210, Folder 18

Civil War records - September 1864

Scope and Contents

8 items: Monthly Return form, receipts of issue, invoice form, special orders, envelopes with notes, and other forms.

Box 210, Folder 19

Civil War records - October 1864

Scope and Contents

3 items: Monthly Return form, special orders, and envelopes with notes.

Box 210, Folder 20

Civil War records - November 1864

Scope and Contents

11 items: Monthly Return form, special orders, invoice forms, envelopes with notes, and other forms.

Box 210, Folder 21

Civil War records - December 1864

Scope and Contents

12 items: Monthly Return form, special orders, invoice forms, envelopes with notes, and other forms.

Box 210, Folder 22

Civil War records - January 1865

Scope and Contents

8 items: Monthly Return form, special orders, invoice forms, explanation of reasons for lost articles, envelopes with notes, and other forms.

Box 210, Folder 23

Civil War records - February 1865

Scope and Contents

4 items: Unserviceable Ordnance Stores form, list of equipage received, and envelopes with notes.

Box 210, Folder 24

Civil War records - March 1865

Scope and Contents

18 items: Monthly Return form, receipts of issue, invoice form, explanation of reasons for lost articles, envelopes with notes, and form letter from the Ordnance Office.

Box 211

Publishers - Otis, Harrison Gray

Box 211, Folder 1

Civil War records - April 1865

Scope and Contents

22 items: Monthly Return form, receipts of issue, invoice form, explanation of reasons for lost articles, envelopes with notes, and form letter from the Ordnance Office.

Box 211, Folder 2

Civil War records - May 1865

Scope and Contents

7 items: Monthly Return form, receipts of issue, invoice form, envelopes with notes, and form letter from the Ordnance Office.

Box 211, Folder 3

Civil War records - June 1865

Scope and Contents

11 items: Monthly Return form, receipts of issue, invoice form, envelopes with notes, and form letter from the Ordnance Office.

Box 211, Folder 4

Civil War records - July 1865

Scope and Contents

8 items: Monthly Return form, receipts of issue, invoice form, envelopes with notes, and form letter from the Ordnance Office.

Box 211, Folder 5

Civil War records - Envelopes 1865

Scope and Contents

1 envelope with notes.

Box 211, Folder 6

Civil War - White, C.B. to E.M. Stanton 1866

Scope and Contents

Handwritten copy of Letter from White to Stanton, then Secretary of War, relating Otis's military service.

Box 211, Folder 7

Civil War - "Summary of Military Services" 1869

Scope and Contents

2-page history of Otis's military service, written by himself.

Box 211, Folder 8

Civil War - Military Service Description undated

Scope and Contents

3-page history of Otis's military service.

Box 211, Folder 9

Civil War - Photocopies - Civil War Journal 1862 - 1863

Scope and Contents

Copy of journal kept by Otis during the Civil War.

Box 211, Folder 10

Civil War - Photocopies - Military Records 1864 - 1978

Scope and Contents

Copies of military records from National Archives

Box 211, Folder 11

Civil War - Ohio House of Representatives Recommendation 1867

Scope and Contents

Handwritten resolution sent to the Governor of Ohio from the Ohio House of Representatives recommending Harrison Gray Otis to be appointed Commissioner for the Collection of Statistics of Deceased Ohio Soldiers. Signed by members of the General Assembly.

Box 211, Folder 12

Seal Islands - Letter book and correspondence 1881 - 1936

Scope and Contents

Book of letters and facts about the Seal Islands, Alaska. Also, three pieces of Seal Island letter.

Box 211, Folder 13

Tsin-Tsin - telegrams 1881 - 1936

Scope and Contents

Two telegrams - one offering Otis the position of General Consul of Tsin-Tsin. The other a decline by Otis.

Box 211, Folder 14

Spanish American War 1898 - 1899

Scope and Contents

Linen-backed map of Philippine campaigns during the Spanish American War. "Color Photos of America's New Possessions" - bound book of color images of the Philippines and the Spanish American war. Published in 1899

Box 211, Folder 15

Civil War - "Harrison Gray Otis - Military Record" undated

Scope and Contents

Four-page printed pamphlet chronicling the life of Otis.

Box 211, Folder 16

General - Military Record and Pension Papers 1863 - 1889

Scope and Contents

Envelopes, correspondence, and other documents related to Otis's military service and federal pension.

Box 211, Folder 17

General - Military Record and Pension Papers circa 1911

Scope and Contents

Envelopes, correspondence, and other documents related to Otis's military service and federal pension.

Box 211, Folder 18

General - Military Record and Pension Papers circa 1911

Scope and Contents

Envelopes, correspondence, and other documents related to Otis's military service and federal pension.

Box 212

Publishers - Otis, Harrison Gray

Seal Islands - Letterbook/Diary

Scope and Contents

Bound journal and letterbook created by Otis while in the Seal Islands, Alaska. NEEDS CONSERVATION. BOARDS OFF COMPLETELY. PLEASE USE WITH CAUTION.

Box 214

Publishers - Otis, Harrison Gray

Spanish American War Scrapbook 1898 - 1899

Scope and Contents

1 item: Harrison Gray Otis's Spanish American War scrapbook, 1898 - 1899.

Reference Material 1865-1979

Scope and Contents

Arranged chronologically according the Otis' life (for example, the folder about the residence in Santa Barbara comes before the folder about The Bivuoac). Subjects include biographical sketches and notes; early publishing positions; the attack on Otis by Herald publisher Walter Harbison; the Katherine Tingley libel trial; and others. Dates refer to the original print date of the news clipping or the facsimile. Includes news clippings, correspondence, and facsimiles of news clippings. Facsimiles may not be copied or published. Date range is 1865-1979.

Box 213

Publishers - Otis, Harrison Gray

Box 213, Folder 1

Biographical Material 1882 - 1953

Scope and Contents

Newspaper clippings, notes, and articles. FACSIMILES MAY NOT BE DUPLICATED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 213, Folder 2

"Milestones" Autobiography circa 1914

Scope and Contents

Typed copy and facsimile of Otis's autobiography, "Milestones." Also, typed copy and facsimile of notes about people in "Milestones." FACSIMILES MAY NOT BE DUPLICATED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 213, Folder 3

James Bassett's Biographical Notes circa 1970 - 1979

Scope and Contents

Typed notes compiled by James Bassett on Otis. FACSIMILES MAY NOT BE DUPLICATED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 213, Folder 4

Civil War - Twelfth Ohio Infantry 1995

Scope and Contents

Information on the regiment Otis was with during the Civil War. FACSIMILES MAY NOT BE DUPLICATED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 213, Folder 5

Washington County News - Marietta, Ohio 1865, 1867, 1973

Scope and Contents

Newspaper clippings and related correspondence. FACSIMILES MAY NOT BE DUPLICATED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 213, Folder 6

Residence in Santa Barbara, California 1954

Scope and Contents

Newspaper clipping and facsimile about Otis's residence in Santa Barbara, California. FACSIMILES MAY NOT BE DUPLICATED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 213, Folder 7

Early visits to Los Angeles, California 1875, 1881

Scope and Contents

Facsimiles, newspaper clippings and notes. FACSIMILES MAY NOT BE DUPLICATED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 213, Folder 8

Seal Islands, Alaska 1879, 1881 - 1882

Scope and Contents

Newspaper clippings. FACSIMILES MAY NOT BE DUPLICATED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 213, Folder 9

Writing Style in Los Angeles Times 1882, 1884

Scope and Contents

Facsimiles of newspaper clippings. FACSIMILES MAY NOT BE DUPLICATED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 213, Folder 10

Comments on Other Newspapers 1884 -1890

Scope and Contents

Facsimiles of newspaper clippings. FACSIMILES MAY NOT BE DUPLICATED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 213, Folder 11

Spanish American War 1898 - 1900, 1930, 1968 - 1978

Scope and Contents

Facsimiles of newspaper clippings and other articles. FACSIMILES MAY NOT BE DUPLICATED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 213, Folder 12

Walter L. Hardison Attack 1903

Scope and Contents

Facsimiles of newspaper clippings and transcribed articles. FACSIMILES MAY NOT BE DUPLICATED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 213, Folder 13

Katharine Tingley Libel Suit 1903 -1907, 1976

Scope and Contents

Facsimiles of newspaper clippings and other articles. FACSIMILES MAY NOT BE DUPLICATED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 213, Folder 14

Labor 1903 - 1908, 1941

Scope and Contents

Articles and newspaper clippings. FACSIMILES MAY NOT BE DUPLICATED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 213, Folder 15

Ownership of Los Angeles Herald 1911

Scope and Contents

Facsimiles of newspaper clippings. FACSIMILES MAY NOT BE DUPLICATED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 213, Folder 16

The Bivouac 1913, 1917, 1954

Scope and Contents

Facsimiles of newspaper clippings and other articles. FACSIMILES MAY NOT BE DUPLICATED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 677

Publishers - Otis, Harrison Gray

BOHEMIA: International League of Press Clubs, 1904. Presented to Harrison Gray Otis - includes articles by H.G. Otis ("The Labor Question") and Dorothy Dix. 1904

Scope and Contents

1 item: single volume, BOHEMIA: International League of Press Clubs - a collection of prose and poetry by prominent writers circa 1904.

Chandler, Harry 1894-1979

Scope and Contents

Harry Chandler (1864-1944) was born in New Hampshire and moved permanently to Los Angeles in 1885. He worked as a clerk in the circulation department of the Los Angeles Times, as well as delivering papers. He married Ruth Chandler in 1894, two years after his first wife died. Chandler continued to advance at the newspaper and in 1914, Harrison Gray Otis declared his plan to give Chandler and his wife full control fo the Los Angeles Times upon his death. Chandler was publisher of the Los Angeles times from 1917-1944. Intensely protective of his legacy, Chandler had much of his material destroyed upon his death. Series includes reference files, arranged alphabetically by author/subject. Facsimiles may not be copied or published. Date range is 1894-1979.

Box 215

Publishers - Chandler, Harry

Box 215, Folder 1

Biographical Material - Obituaries 1944

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: clippings of obituaries and other biographical material on Harry Chandler, 1944. Split into two folders. FACSIMILES MAY NOT BE COPIED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 215, Folder 2

Biographical Material - Obituaries 1944

Scope and Contents

Approx. 40 items: clippings of obituaries and other biographical material on Harry Chandler, 1944. Split into two folders. FACSIMILES MAY NOT BE COPIED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 215, Folder 3

Biographical Material - Newspaper and Magazine Mentions 1894, 1899, 1917 - 1939, 1977 - 1984

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: clippings and copies of newspaper and magazine articles. FACSIMILES MAY NOT BE COPIED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 215, Folder 4

Biographical Material - Newspaper and Magazine Articles 1923 - 1950, 1972

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: clippings and copies of articles on Harry Chandler. NOTE: included is a complete issue of National Brain Power Monthly, 1/1923. FACSIMILES MAY NOT BE COPIED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 215, Folder 5

Biographical Material - "As You Were Saying, a Contribution to Our Chief" 1934

Scope and Contents

One copy (in plastic sleeve) of "As you were saying - a contribution to our Chief (without his consent)." One hundred copies were privately printed at Times-Mirror Press. The one in the folder is copy "20." FACSIMILES MAY NOT BE COPIED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 215, Folder 6

Biographical Material - James Bassett's Biographical Notes circa 1970 - 1979

Scope and Contents

A packet of rough notes (typed) on Harry Chandler's life made by Los Angeles Times staffer James Bassett. FACSIMILES MAY NOT BE COPIED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 215, Folder 7

Biographical Material - Anecdotes 1941, 1944, 1978, 1981

Scope and Contents

5 items: collection of anecdotes related to Harry Chandler and his family. Notable item: 2-pp. letter, 2/28/1978, to Jack Smith from H. Vernon Scott, relating a story about Henry Huntington's announcement of his creation of the (Henry) "Huntington Art Gallery and Library" (sic). FACSIMILES MAY NOT BE COPIED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 215, Folder 8

Biographical Material - "Ancestry of Harry Chandler" 1990

Scope and Contents

57+ pp. spiral bound booklet, "The Ancestry of Harry Chandler" by Gwendolyn Garland Babcock, 1990. FACSIMILES MAY NOT BE COPIED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 215, Folder 9

Articles By 1929 - 1941

Scope and Contents

9 items: copies of articles about Harry Chandler, and articles or "open letters" by HC, 1929 - 1941. Notable items: "Our Day of Responsibility," by Harry Chandler, Editor & Publisher, 4/23/1932. In 1932 Chandler was President of the American Newspaper Publishers Assn. FACSIMILES MAY NOT BE COPIED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 215, Folder 10

Bank of Italy 1925

Scope and Contents

9 items: clips and correspondence related to a conspiracy case involving the Bank of Italy, 1925. FACSIMILES MAY NOT BE COPIED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 215, Folder 11

Goat Gland Treatment 1922, 1925, 1979, 1984

Scope and Contents

5 items: articles about Dr. John R. Brinkley and his "goat gland" treatments. FACSIMILES MAY NOT BE COPIED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 215, Folder 12

Homes 1912

Scope and Contents

2 items: article copy, Los Angeles Times, 11/24/1912, "Beautiful house of English mansion type..." Handwritten at bottom margin of copy - "HC Hillhurst home" ; on Craig St. Clair note paper, "Harry Chandler residences from L.A. City Directories," followed by dates and addresses. The dates range from 1890 to 1895. FACSIMILES MAY NOT BE COPIED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 215, Folder 13

Los Angeles Athletic Club 1932, 1944

Scope and Contents

2 items: article copy, Mercury (publ. by L.A. Athletic Club), 10/29/1930, "How the Greater L.A.A.C. was built" ; article copy, Mercury, 1944, tribute to "Harry Chandler." FACSIMILES MAY NOT BE COPIED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 215, Folder 14

Los Angeles Suburban Homes Company 1912, 1915

Scope and Contents

4 items: copies of press releases and "news" stories on Los Angeles Suburban Homes Co., which profited greatly from real estate deals in the San Fernando Valley in the 1910s. "The "Board of Control" of this syndicate were Harrison Gray Otis, Harry Chandler, Moses Sherman, O.F. Brant, H.J. Whitley. FACSIMILES MAY NOT BE COPIED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 215, Folder 15

Mexican Land Neutrality trial 1915 - 1917, 1966, 1971

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: article copies and other material related to activities of Harrison Gray Otis and Harry Chandler in Baja California including vast land holdings and, at one time, an alleged plot to wrest territory from Mexico by force. FACSIMILES MAY NOT BE COPIED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 215, Folder 16

Otis, Harrison Gray 1905, 1911

Scope and Contents

Facsimiles of two letters from Harrison Gray Otis to Harry Chandler. FACSIMILES MAY NOT BE COPIED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 215, Folder 17

Tejon Ranch 1911 - 1912, 1933 - 1975

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: telegrams, letters, memos and a 4-pp. document, "Report on the Tejon Ranchos" (1912); letters, narratives and article clippings related to Tejon Ranch, a huge land holding of a syndicate led by Harrison Gray Otis and Harry Chandler. FACSIMILES MAY NOT BE COPIED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 215, Folder 18

Vermejo Ranch 1984

Scope and Contents

6 items: notes, letters and articles related to Vermejo Ranch, a large Harry Chandler holding in New Mexico, up to 1984. FACSIMILES MAY NOT BE COPIED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 215, Folder 19

Material from Sue Reeves circa 1940 - 1949

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: notes, clippings, photos and a list of individuals sending condolence messages after Harry Chandler's death. Reeves, Chandler's longtime secretary, saved several greeting cards and personal notes she exchanged with Harry Chandler and his wife. FACSIMILES MAY NOT BE COPIED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 215, Folder 20

Autograph File 1937 - 1938, 1941

Scope and Contents

Letters to Harry Chandler from prominent names or responses from Harry Chandler. Names include Edward G. Robinson, Irvin S. Cobb, Herbert Hoover, and Secretary of the Department of Agriculture H. A. Wallace.

Box 678

Publishers - Chandler, Harry

Box 678, Folder 1

circa 1920 - 1944

Scope and Contents

Several awards for Harry Chandler (one on a plaque) and clips of two articles written by Harry Chandler in the 1920s ; a fragile "Los Angeles Times Scrap Book," containing a large number of LAT clippings and other material from the 1910s and 1920s and beyond. The clippings date from the Harry Chandler years but there is no notation regarding who compiled the scrap book.

Chandler, Norman 1921-1973

Scope and Contents

Norman Chandler (1899-1973) was the oldest son of Harry Chandler and Publisher from 1944-1960. Norman attended Stanford, but returned home before graduating to assist his father at the Los Angeles Times. Norman and his wife, Dorothy Buffum Chandler, were also major supporters of the arts in Los Angeles. Series includes correspondence, invitations, speeches and other material, arranged alphabetically by author/subject. Facsimiles may not be copied or published. Date range is 1921-1973.

Box 216

Publishers - Chandler, Norman

Box 216, Folder 1

Advertising Climate and Projections 1960

Scope and Contents

3 items: an exchange of letters between D.J. Worthington (Cresmer & Woodward, Inc.) and Norman Chandler on the future growth of L.A. Also in the folder is a related memo.

Box 216, Folder 2

Allen, Walter C. 1973

Scope and Contents

1 item: letter from Judge Walter C. Allen (ret.) to Norman Chandler.

Box 216, Folder 3

Benton, William 1967

Scope and Contents

2 items: exchange of letters between William Benton (Publisher, Encyclopedia Britannica) and Norman Chandler.

Box 216, Folder 4

Bernays, Edward L. 1960

Scope and Contents

letter, 5/19/1960, from Edward Bernays (public relations pioneer) to Norman Chandler, with attached clipping from Peru Tribune (Indiana) titled "Nation's best newspapers" ;

Box 216, Folder 5

Birthday Reception 1968

Scope and Contents

4 items: a set of 16 note cards with text of remarks to be delivered at NC birthday reception (speaker - Al Casey?) in the Norman Chandler Pavilion of Times Mirror Square ; one copy of the invitation to the reception ; two versions of the guest list.

Box 216, Folder 6

Blethen, C.B. 1941

Scope and Contents

3 items: exchange of letters between Norman Chandler and C.B. Blethen (Publisher, Seattle Times) ; news clip from Los Angeles Times.

Box 216, Folder 7

Bowron, Fletcher 1951, 1957

Scope and Contents

3 items: a 1951 letter from Mayor Fletcher Bowron to Norman Chandler ; clipping from Los Angeles Times dated one week before previous letter ; 1957 letter from attorney James C. Sheppard to Norman Chandler.

Box 216, Folder 8

Brown, Harold 1972

Scope and Contents

1 item: letter from Harold Brown (President, California Institute of Technology) to Norman Chandler.

Box 216, Folder 9

Chandler, Otis - Appointment as Times Publisher (1 of 2) 1960

Scope and Contents

Approx. 100 items: letters of congratulations to Norman Chandler on his retirement and the naming of Otis Chandler as Los Angeles Times publisher. Notable names among the writers - Walter Annenberg, Frank Capra, Warren Dorn, Donald W. Douglas, Sr., John Ferraro, J. Edgar Hoover, and more. (Split into two folders.) J. Edgar Hoover letter removed from Autograph File and returned to Norman Chandler papers.

Box 216, Folder 10

Chandler, Otis - Appointment as Times Publisher (2 of 2) 1960

Scope and Contents

Approx. 100 items: letters of congratulations to Norman Chandler on his retirement and the naming of Otis Chandler as Los Angeles Times publisher. Notable names among the writers - Walter Annenberg, Frank Capra, Warren Dorn, Donald W. Douglas, Sr., John Ferraro, J. Edgar Hoover, and more. (Split into two folders.) J. Edgar Hoover letter removed from Autograph File and returned to Norman Chandler papers.

Box 216, Folder 11

Chandler, Philip 1963

Scope and Contents

2 items: exchange of letters between Norman Chandler and younger brother Philip Chandler, who was worried about Los Angeles Times editorial policy and wanted to "speak up" to warn Norman Chandler of "the reputation being gained by The Times." (He was concerned that Los Angeles Times was not printing "the truth" about Communism, etc.) FACSIMILES MAY NOT BE COPIED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 216, Folder 12

Chinese Consul General 1959

Scope and Contents

1 item: letter from Mong-ping Lee (Consul General of China) to Norman Chandler.

Box 216, Folder 13

Doherty, Frank P. 1959

Scope and Contents

6 items: exchange of letters between Norman Chandler and Frank P. Doherty (attorney) and other material related to judicial appointments.

Box 216, Folder 14

Dunne, Irene 1958

Scope and Contents

2 items: brief letter to Norman Chandler from (actress) Irene Dunne and attached transcript of telegram to her from labor leader George Meany.

Box 216, Folder 15

Eisenhower, Dwight 1955, 1958, 1959

Scope and Contents

5 items: four letters from President Dwight Eisenhower to Norman Chandler, spanning the years 1955 to 1959 ; copy of a 1959 Los Angeles Times article mentioning Norman Chandler and Eisenhower. Original Eisenhower letters removed from Autograph File and returned to Norman Chandler collection. FACSIMILES MAY NOT BE COPIED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 216, Folder 16

Farmer, Zack 1960

Scope and Contents

3 items: exchange of letters between Norman Chandler and Zack Farmer (Olympics - 1932?).

Box 216, Folder 17

Freeman, Y. F. 1964

Scope and Contents

3 items: exchange of letters between Norman Chandler and Y. F. "Frank" Freeman, Vice President of Paramount Pictures

Box 216, Folder 18

Goodan, Mary Elena 1960, 1966

Scope and Contents

4 items: two exchanges of letters, in 1960 and 1966 between Norman Chandler and Mary Elena Goodan. Ms. Goodan was a San Marino teen who published a neighborhood "news" sheet. In 1966 upon her high school graduation, she asked Norman Chandler for a job.

Box 216, Folder 19

H.M. Goucha' Company 1961

Scope and Contents

1 item: letter from Norman Chandler to Robert Erving (President, H. M. Gousha' Co.) on a corporate joint venture.

Box 216, Folder 20

Gruenther, Alfred M. 1965

Scope and Contents

2 items: exchange of letters between Norman Chandler and Gen. Alfred M. Gruenther.

Box 216, Folder 21

Jet Propulsion Laboratory 1959

Scope and Contents

1 item: letter to Norman Chandler from Christian Clausen (Public Relations Supervisor, Jet Propulsion Laboratories.

Box 216, Folder 22

Johnson, Lyndon B. 1964, 1973

Scope and Contents

2 items: a 1964 invitation for Mr. & Mrs. Norman Chandler to attend a White House dinner "on the occasion of the visit of His Excellency The President of the Philippines" (Diosdado Macapagal).

Box 216, Folder 23

Hall, Giles S., Jr. 1964

Scope and Contents

2 items: letters exchanged between Norman Chandler and Giles S. Hall (concerned citizen) on the subject of the restoration of the Pico House hotel building.

Box 216, Folder 24

Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration 1961

Scope and Contents

2 items: exchange of letters between Norman Chandler and Henry B. Schacht (student, Harvard University Graduate School). FACSIMILES MAY NOT BE COPIED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 216, Folder 25

Henry, Bill 1967, 1973

Scope and Contents

4 items: 1967 exchange of letters between Bill Henry and Norman Chandler, plus a 1973 letter to Norman Chandler from members of Henry's family after his death.

Box 216, Folder 26

Hoover, Herbert 1959 - 1960

Scope and Contents

7 items: a stapled packet of four letters between Norman Chandler and ex-president Herbert Hoover from 1945 when Hoover wrote at least two editorials for Los Angeles Times which ran with no indication they were by Hoover. The packet has a cover letter from 1988 written by Herb Strentz of Drake University, who claims Hoover praised his own actions and criticized Franklin Roosevelt in an unsigned editorial. There are also two letters to Norman Chandler from Hoover from the 1959 - 1960 period. Original Hoover letters removed from Autograph File and returned to Norman Chandler collection.

Box 216, Folder 27

Hopper, Hedda 1964

Scope and Contents

1 item: letter (11/5/1964), presumably from Norman Chandler to Hedda Hopper, this copy unsigned.

Box 216, Folder 28

Kamp, Joseph P. 1958

Scope and Contents

2 items: telegram and memo, both dated 9/17/1958, and both regarding figures in a 1958 California political campaign. Public figures mentioned: Edmund ("Pat") Brown, Norman Chandler, Nick B. Williams and Joseph P. Kamp.

Box 216, Folder 29

Kennedy, Edward 1966

Scope and Contents

1 item: note from Edward ("Ted") Kennedy to Norman Chandler, 3/16/1966.

Box 216, Folder 30

KTTV 1961

Scope and Contents

3 items: memo, letter and transcript on the subject of "Poulson-Yorty countercharges."

Box 216, Folder 31

Kuchel, Thomas H. 1964

Scope and Contents

1 item: telegram to Senator Thomas Kuchel from Norman Chandler regarding the Senate appropriation for "the Informational Media Guaranty Program."

Box 216, Folder 32

Kueser, Ruth Shellhorn 1971

Scope and Contents

2 items: letter, 10/18/1971, from Norman Chandler to Ruth Kueser of Redondo Beach, who had sent in a nearly 30-year old clipping of a full-page of Los Angeles Times headed, "A plain statement to the readers of the Los Angeles Times," announcing a rate increase for purchase of the newspaper and justifying it.

Box 216, Folder 33

Lewis, Jerry 1959

Scope and Contents

1 item: letter, 2/16/1959, from Jerry Lewis to Norman Chandler thanking him for Los Angeles Times cooperation on the muscular dystrophy issue. Letter removed from Autograph File and returned to Norman Chandler papers.

Box 216, Folder 34

Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce 1960

Scope and Contents

2 items: letter, 7/7/1960, from Harold Wright (L.A. Chamber of Commerce) to Norman Chandler and memo from Nick Williams, 7/18/1960, both on the subject of the preservation of Angels Flight (funicular railway) in downtown L.A.

Box 216, Folder 35

Los Angeles Newspaper Publishers Association 1962

Scope and Contents

1 item: Norman Chandler memo to Richard Robinson on Los Angeles Newspaper Publishers Assn.

Box 216, Folder 36

Los Angeles Times 80th Anniversary 1961

Scope and Contents

Approx. 70 items: letters of congratulations on Los Angeles Times 80th anniversary, stapled to responses.

Box 216, Folder 37

Los Angeles Times - Circulation 1949 - 1959

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: memos, letters and notes related to Los Angeles Times circulation, 1949 - 1959.

Box 216, Folder 38

Los Angeles Times - Circulation Routes 1921

Scope and Contents

7 items: circulation routes agreement and related papers.

Box 216, Folder 39

Los Angeles Times - Editorial Policy 1960 - 1964

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: letters from various individuals and responses on the subject of editorial policy in the period 1960 - 1964.

Box 216, Folder 40

Los Angeles Times - Employee Relations 1935, 1962

Scope and Contents

6 items: correspondence related to employee relations, various years.

Box 216, Folder 41

Manning, Timothy 1958

Scope and Contents

1 item: letter, 10/14/1958, to Norman Chandler from Bishop Timothy Manning. Letter removed from Autograph File and returned to Norman Chandler papers.

Box 217

Publishers - Chandler, Norman

Box 217, Folder 1

McCone, John Alex 1961, 1963

Scope and Contents

2 letters from John Alex McCone (Director, CIA) to Norman Chandler.

Box 217, Folder 2

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith 1962

Scope and Contents

5 items: letters exchanged between Norman Chandler and James Mead and Norma Walter of Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith. An article about Los Angeles Times and Times Mirror had appeared in the Merrill Lynch Investor's Reader.

Box 217, Folder 3

Mirror - Formation of 1945 - 1947

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: correspondence between Norman Chandler and Virgule Pinkley (Vice President, United Press International) who later became publisher of The Mirror.

Box 217, Folder 4

Mirror - Opening of (1 of 2) 1948

Scope and Contents

Approx. 70 items: congratulatory letters and telegrams to Norman Chandler at the time of the launch of The Mirror in 1948, coming from figures in the fields of publishing, business, politics and entertainment. (Split into two folders.)

Box 217, Folder 5

Mirror - Opening of (2 of 2) 1948

Scope and Contents

Approx. 70 items: congratulatory letters and telegrams to Norman Chandler at the time of the launch of The Mirror in 1948, coming from figures in the fields of publishing, business, politics and entertainment. (Split into two folders.)

Box 217, Folder 6

Mirror - Correspondence 1944 - 1951

Scope and Contents

4 items: correspondence between Norman Chandler, Bud Lewis and L. D. Hotchkiss. FACSIMILES MAY NOT BE COPIED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 217, Folder 7

Mirror - Correspondence 1952 - 1953

Scope and Contents

8 items: correspondence involving Norman Chandler, Philip Chandler, Virgil Pinkley and others in the 1952 - 1953 period. FACSIMILES MAY NOT BE COPIED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 217, Folder 8

Mirror - Celler Anti-trust Hearings 1962 - 1963

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: a wide array of materials related to the Emmanuel Celler anti-trust hearings (investigating the consolidation of The Mirror into The Times). FACSIMILES MAY NOT BE COPIED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 217, Folder 9

Mirror - Celler Anti-trust Hearings Transcript 1962

Scope and Contents

1 item: 60+ pp. transcript of (Emmanuel) Celler antitrust hearings. These hearings investigated the consolidation of The Mirror and The Times in 1962.

Box 217, Folder 10

Moore, Richard A. 1962

Scope and Contents

1 item: letter, 9/28/1962, to Norman Chandler from Richard A. Moore, an executive with KTTV (a Times Mirror property).

Box 217, Folder 11

Moseley, C.C. 1964

Scope and Contents

3 items: letters exchanged between Norman Chandler and C.C. Moseley in 1964. The subject involved an election bet they had made, complete with plenty of good-natured teasing.

Box 217, Folder 12

National Geographic Magazine 1962

Scope and Contents

5 items: correspondence between representatives of National Geographic Magazine and Norman Chandler ; article copies from the magazine. The article was about Los Angeles. FACSIMILES MAY NOT BE COPIED OR PUBLISHED.

Box 217, Folder 13

New Hampshire - Landaff and Lisbon 1963 - 1964

Scope and Contents

6 items: letters between Norman Chandler and Harold Pickwick and Harry Titus of Lisbon, New Hampshire. Because that area of New Hampshire was the birthplace of Harry Chandler (in Landaff, near Lisbon), members of the Chandler family to attend a bicentennial fete in Lisbon.

Box 217, Folder 14

The New York Times 1946, 1964

Scope and Contents

4 items: 1946 letter from New York Times Managing Editor Edwin L. James to Norman Chandler ; 1964 exchange of letters between Norman Chandler and Thomas Curran of United Press Associates ; earshot from The Economist, 1/25/1964, "Off the news stand," on the failure of the New York Times Western Edition in a showdown with Los Angeles Times.

Box 217, Folder 15

Newspaper Publishing - Technological Developments In 1963

Scope and Contents

1 item: 24-pp. statement - "Technological developments in newspaper publishing - Appendix B to STATEMENT BEFORE THE ANTITRUST SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE [3/14/1963] by Stanford Smith, General Manager, American Newspaper Publishers Association..."

Box 217, Folder 16

Nixon, Richard 1952 - 1953

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: letters exchanged between Norman Chandler and Richard Nixon in the 1952 - 1964 period ; related correspondence ; stapled packet of Los Angeles Times article copies under title "The Nixons in South America." FACSIMILES MAY NOT BE COPIED OR PUBLISHED. Original Nixon letters removed from Autograph File and returned to Norman Chandler papers.

Box 218

Publishers - Chandler, Norman

Box 218, Folder 1

Otis Art Institute 196

Scope and Contents

1 item: memo, 10/31/1940, from Loyal Durant Hotchkiss, Los Angeles Times Editor, to Norman Chandler on the subject of the Otis Art Institute.

Box 218, Folder 2

Pegler, Westbrook 1944

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: a collection of letters and one Pegler column transcript. The bulk of the material deals directly with "the discontinuance of Westbrook Pegler's column in the Times..." but there are no letters, as such, to or from Pegler. All the correspondence deals with reaction to Pegler's shift to a new distributor. He had been with the Scripps - Howard syndicate, he joined King Features Syndicate in September 1944.

Box 218, Folder 3

Peterson, T.S. 1959

Scope and Contents

1 item: letter, 10/7/1959, from T.S. "Ted" Peterson, President of Standard Oil Company of California to Norman Chandler.

Box 218, Folder 4

Poulson, Norris 1952 - 1965

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: exchanges of letters between Norris Poulson (Congressman and later L.A. mayor) and Norman Chandler ; 2-pp. segment from Poulson's memoirs relating to the Chandler family.

Box 218, Folder 5

Publishers' Forest Products 1965

Scope and Contents

Approx. 16 items: correspondence between Norman Chandler and Orin Rosenberg (Publishers' Forest Products), Sen. Thomas Kuchel, Sen. George Murphy and others on the subject of the forest products industry.

Box 218, Folder 6

Rancho Santa Anita, Inc. 1961

Scope and Contents

2 items: 4-pp. (stapled to blue backing sheet) "Rancho Santa Anita, Inc. - Financial Statements... (7/31/1961) ; 3-pp. letter, 8/31/1961, from F. Wesley Davies (Rancho Santa Anita, Inc.) to Norman Chandler.

Box 218, Folder 7

Republican Finance Committee of Southern California 1948

Scope and Contents

4 items: one letter and various papers related to connection of Norman Chandler and Times Mirror to Republican fund raising activities.

Box 218, Folder 8

Rockefeller, Nelson A. 1964

Scope and Contents

2 items: two letters, 1964, from Gov. Nelson Rockefeller of New York to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Chandler. Letters removed from Autograph File and returned to Norman Chandler papers.

Box 218, Folder 9

Scott, Joseph 1958

Scope and Contents

2 items: exchange of letters, 1958, between Norman Chandler and Judge A. A. Scott of LA Superior Court on the passing of Scott's father, Joseph Scott, and a thanks for "the beautiful editorial which appeared in your paper..."

Box 218, Folder 10

Sheldon, Willard H. 1973

Scope and Contents

1 item: brief letter from Sheldon to Norman Chandler consisting of a "get well" message.

Box 218, Folder 11

Shippey, Lee 1959 - 1960

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: correspondence between Norman Chandler and Lee Shippey, plus a small number of related letters, including one relating to Shippey's autobiography, Luckiest Man Alive.

Box 218, Folder 12

Silberberg, M. B. 1964

Scope and Contents

2 items: copy of Los Angeles Times editorial of 11/8/1964, "Republicanism - the road ahead" ; letter, 11/10/1964, from attorney M. B. Silberberg, on the recent presidential election defeat (Goldwater) and praising the aforementioned editorial.

Box 218, Folder 13

Singapore - Prime Minister 1967

Scope and Contents

2 items: letter, 10/31/1967, from Singapore's Prime Minister to Norman Chandler, thanking him for hosting him at Los Angeles Country Club (plus 6 small black and white photos) ; letter, 4/27/1971, to Norman Chandler from the Prime Minister (name not readable but it was Lee Kuan Yew).

Box 218, Folder 14

Smog 1959 - 1960

Scope and Contents

4 items: telegram, 1/7/1959, to Norman Chandler from Harold Fitzgerald (Pontiac Press, a Michigan newspaper) ; letter, 9/19/1960, to Norman Chandler from Will Durant (historian) ; memo, 9/26/1960, to Norman Chandler from Nick Williams ; letter, 10/6/1960, from Norman Chandler to Will Durant. The subject of all these items is smog.

Box 218, Folder 15

Street, Suzanne 1962

Scope and Contents

3 items: letter, 10/11/1962, to Norman Chandler from Suzanne Street ; memo, 10/25/1962, to Norman Chandler from Marvin Reimer of Los Angeles Times (Personnel? Legal?) ; letter, 11/2/1962, from Norman Chandler to Suzanne Street. All correspondence deals with a request for Times' financial help for Street, whose sister, Opal Street wrote a column for Los Angeles Times for a decade, circa 1920. Pfaffinger Foundation had already provided some aid but Norman Chandler and Reimer determined that nothing more would be forthcoming from Los Angeles Times.

Box 218, Folder 16

Sullivan, Joseph T. P. 1964

Scope and Contents

2 items: letter, 11/27/1964, to Norman Chandler "and Buff," from Joseph T.P. Sullivan ; letter, 12/1/1964, to Sullivan from Norman Chandler. The letters involve congratulations from Sullivan to the Chandlers on the opening of The Music Center, and an invitation to attend a dinner in NYC with Sullivan, then Norman Chandler's responses.

Box 218, Folder 17

Thornton, Charles 1964

Scope and Contents

2 items: 4-pp. memo, 4/8/1964, from Nick Williams to Otis Chandler summarizing Los Angeles Times editorial and news policies ; letter, 4/13/1964, from Otis Chandler to Charles B. Thornton of Litton Industries.

Box 218, Folder 18

Times Mirror Company - Acquisitions 1961 - 1966

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: letters, memos and reports related to Times Mirror acquisitions in the time period 1961 to 1966.

Box 218, Folder 19

Times Mirror Company - Corporate Structure 1955 - 1988

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: memos, letters, reports and other material related to changes in Times Mirror Co. executive structure and other Times Mirror issues. Notable items: multipage packet, title page headed "Norman Chandler's remarks to Management Personnel on (2/16/1968)" ; 6-pp. speech outline, "Suggested outline of the President's comments on Corporate Organization."

Box 218, Folder 20

Times Mirror Company - Listing on the New York Stock Exchange 1964

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: memos, letters, invitee lists, reports and other material related to Times Mirror being listed on the New York Stock Exchange and related festivities.

Box 218, Folder 21

Times Mirror Company - Share Increase 1961

Scope and Contents

5 items: letters from Norman Chandler to Ruth Chandler Crocker and Frank L. King on the subject of a Times Mirror share increase in 1961 ; archiving note.

Box 218, Folder 22

Times Mirror Company - Shareholder Meeting 1968

Scope and Contents

5 items: bulletins, memos and other material related to planning for the Times Mirror shareholders meeting in Oregon City, Oregon, 8/1968 ; 6-pp. transcript of Norman Chandler's speech to shareholders and Oregon dignitaries at a banquet the night before the meeting (incl. Gov. Tom McCall and Portland mayor Terry Schrunk).

Box 218, Folder 23

University of Southern California 1965 - 1966

Scope and Contents

5 items: correspondence related to Norman Chandler being nominated, in one case, to receive an award - Outstanding Achievement in Management from the USC School of Business Administration and, in another case an invitation to become a member of the University of Southern California Associates (he declined saying he was swamped and suggested "Phil" (his brother possibly?) would be a good choice.

Box 218, Folder 24

United Republican Finance Committee 1964

Scope and Contents

4 items: three letters to Norman Chandler, and one reply, all on the topic of fund raising for Republican candidates in the 1964 elections. The letters to Norman Chandler all ask for donations to candidates - in LA County, Congressional candidates in general, and Barry Goldwater.

Box 218, Folder 25

Viskniskki, Guy T. 1934 - 1935

Scope and Contents

Approx. 35 items: collection of letters exchanged between Norman Chandler and Guy T. Viskniskki (an efficiency expert specializing in newspapers), who was hired by the Los Angeles Times in 1934 to streamline the operation, cut costs, etc.

Box 218, Folder 26

Williams, Nick B. 1973

Scope and Contents

2 items: letter, 1/25/1973, from Nick Williams to Norman Chandler, expressing his admiration of him ; letter, 7/25/1973, Williams to Norman Chandler, on the subject of great American publishers of the mid 20th century. The second letter features Williams' thoughts on Col. McCormick (Chicago Tribune), Henry Luce (Time), the Scripps - Howard Newspapers and The Christian Science Monitor.

Box 218, Folder 27

Speeches - Misc. 1940 - 1949

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: texts of various speeches delivered by Norman Chandler during the decade of the 1940s. Notable items: 2-pp., "Speech at KTTV Inc. dedication," 1949 ; remarks made on radio between halves of the Rams - Redskins Charity Football Game, in both 1947 and 1948 ; 5-pp. speech transcript, 8/3/1948, when NC announced the future startup of The Mirror ; 11-pp. text of NC's "Christmas 1943 (message)" ; 2-pp. "Mirror" speech at 10/1948 kickoff of that newspaper.

Box 219

Publishers - Chandler, Norman

Box 219, Folder 1

Misc. 1950 - 1959

Scope and Contents

4 items: speech transcripts of Norman Chandler for the decade of the 1950s. Notable items: 12-pp. transcript, "(KTTV) The Television Station of Today and Tomorrow," 1951? ; 8-pp. speech transcript, "What should we do about big labor?" (mid-1950s) ; single page "Norman Chandler's Sports Award Dinner Speech" ; more.

Box 219, Folder 2

Misc. 1960 - 1969

Scope and Contents

Approx. 20 items: speeches delivered by Norman Chandler (plus a small number by Otis Chandler and Albert Casey) from the decade of the 1960s. Notable items: multipage transcripts of remarks by Norman Chandler, Otis Chandler and Albert Casey at the New York Society of Security Analysts, 1/11/1966 ; multipage text of "Auditorium Dedication" for the Harry Chandler Auditorium, 1961 ; Norman Chandler remarks at "...seminar on California Corporations," 10/27/1965 ; selection of Norman Chandler's speeches to Foremen's Conferences in early 1960s.

Box 219, Folder 3

Times Mirror Company Employee Christmas Messages 1940 - 1949

Scope and Contents

Approx. 15 items: Norman's Chandler's Christmas messages to Times Mirror (and The Times) employees and stockholders during the 1940s.

Box 219, Folder 4

Times Mirror Company Employee Christmas Messages 1950 - 1956

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items: Norman Chandler's written Christmas messages and speeches delivered to Times Mirror and Los Angeles Times employees and shareholders for the period 1950 - 1956.

Box 219, Folder 5

Times Mirror Company Luncheon Series 1964

Scope and Contents

3 items: three speech texts on 4" x 6" in an outline format. They are identified by handwritten notes at top margin: "Los Angeles luncheon - 6/10/1964" ; "San Francisco luncheon - 6/18/1964" ; "Chicago luncheon - 6/29/1964."

Box 219, Folder 6

Times Mirror Company Annual Shareholder Meeting 1949-1950

Scope and Contents

1 item: 14-pp. Norman Chandler speech, titled "Sixty-Second Annual Report - Year 1948 - The Times Mirror Company." The speech was delivered at the Annual Stockholders Meeting, 1/21/ 1949. 1 item: 10-pp. text, Norman Chandler "Sixty-Third Annual Report - Year 1949 - The Times Mirror Company." Norman Chandler delivered the speech at the Annual Stockholders Meeting, 4/4/1950."

Box 219, Folder 7

Times Mirror Company Annual Shareholder Meeting 1963 - 1964

Scope and Contents

1 item: packet of approx. 20-pp., including an agenda / outline for the Annual Meeting in the Harry Chandler Auditorium, 5/14/1963, plus a script / outline of Norman Chandler's speech for the meeting. 1 item: 27-pp. script for introduction of officers and speech text for Norman Chandler's speech to the Annual Shareholders Meeting, 1964.

Box 219, Folder 8

Times Mirror Company Annual Shareholder Meeting 1965

Scope and Contents

Approx. 10 items related to several events at the 1965 Times Mirror Annual Shareholders' Meeting: sample invitation to dinner at the home of Otis Chandler in San Marino, 5/21 ; invitation to luncheon at the Norman Chandler Pavilion, 5/22 ; guest lists, menus and other related information ; 8-pp text of "Otis Chandler remarks..." ; 38-pp. text of Norman Chandler speech.

Box 219, Folder 9

Times Mirror Company Annual Shareholder Meeting 1966

Scope and Contents

3 items: 21-pp. text headed "Opening of meeting (Norman Chandler)" ; 16-pp. "Agenda - Organization Meeting of the Board of Directors of The Times Mirror Company," 5/10/1966 : 53-pp. - cover sheet reads "Annual Meeting 1966."

Box 219, Folder 10

Times Mirror Company Annual Shareholder Meeting 1967

Scope and Contents

1 item: 12-pp. transcript titled "The Times Mirror Company - 1967 Annual Meeting of the Shareholders." This packet includes the introduction of officers and the entire text of Norman Chandler's remarks.

Box 219, Folder 11

Times Mirror Company Annual Shareholder Meeting 1968

Scope and Contents

4 items: 13-pp. "...Script - Norman Chandler: ; 7-pp. "1968 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Remarks by Albert V. Casey" : 25-pp. "Management Conference and Annual Meeting Schedule," 5/20/1968 ; 2-pp. "Program - Times Mirror Annual Meeting," 5/22/1968.

Box 679

Publishers - Chandler, Norman

Times Mirror Guest Book, events of 1956 - 1964. 1956 - 1964

Scope and Contents

One brown leatherette guest book with entries for the years 1956 - 1964.

Box 680

Publishers - Chandler, Norman

Certificates 1936, 1956 - 1958, 1960, 1966, 1973

Scope and Contents

Folder of certificates from the Board of Harbor Commissioners, the Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce, the University of Missouri School of Journalism (including sheet of stamps), the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, the University of Southern California School of Business Administration, the Times Mirror Board of Directors, and the General Harrison Gray Otis Post 566 of the American Legion. Two memorial registers for Norman Chandler's memorial service. November 1973 issue of "Among Ourselves" with Norman Chandler on cover.

Box 681

Publishers - Chandler, Norman

Scrapbooks 1973

Scope and Contents

Three copies of a scrapbook highlighting Chandlers work at the Los Angeles Times - one inscribed from "Mama Buff" (Dorothy Chandler) to "Harry" (likely Harry B. Chandler, Norman's grandson); one in covered box; one disassembled.

Chandler, Otis 1940-1989

Scope and Contents

Otis Chandler (1927-2006) was the oldest son of Norman Chandler and Publisher from 1960-1980. Chandler attended Stanford and was an internationally-ranked shotputter. The fourth and final descendant of Harrison Gray Otis to run the Los Angeles Times, Chandler oversaw a major expansion of the paper, increasing its the profits and reputation. Date range is 1940-1989.

Correspondence 1955-1988

Scope and Contents

Includes personal and business correspondence to/from associates, friends, and family; arranged alphabetically by author. Date range is 1955-1988.

Box 220

Publishers - Chandler, Otis

Box 220, Folder 1

Abel, Richard F. 1977

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Lieutenant Colonel Richard F. Abel, Public Affairs Officer of the United States Air Force.

Box 220, Folder 2

Adams, Ansel 1983

Scope and Contents

A letter to Otis Chandler from Ansel Adams.

Box 220, Folder 3

Agnew, Spiro 1968

Scope and Contents

Two letters - one from Otis Chandler to Maryland Governor Spiro Agnew and one from Agnew to Chandler in response - regarding Agnew's visit with editorial staff of the Los Angeles Times.

Box 220, Folder 4

Ahmanson, Howard 1967

Scope and Contents

A letter to Otis Chandler from Howard Ahmanson.

Box 220, Folder 5

AID-United Givers 1978 -1979

Scope and Contents

Seven letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Walter B. Gerken, Chairman of the Board at Pacific Mutual. Also in this folder is a letter from Otis Chandler to J.R. Fluor, President at United Way, Inc. and Fluor Corporation. All letters pertain to the Times decision to continue giving money to AID-United Givers or to the United Way.

Box 220, Folder 6

Alarcon Jr., Gabriel 1980

Scope and Contents

Three letters of correspondence and between Gabriel Alarcon, Jr. and Otis Chandler. Also in this folder is a photograph from Alarcon to Chandler which pictures Chandler, the former owner of El Universal Newspaper and Fulton Freeman, the former Ambassador of the United States to Mexico (from 1964-69)

Box 220, Folder 7

Alberts, Andrea 1978

Scope and Contents

A letter from Freddie Miller to Andrea Alberts regarding her resume.

Box 220, Folder 8

Allen, Steve 1966

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Steve Allen.

Box 220, Folder 9

Alsop, Joseph 1966-1971

Scope and Contents

Four letters of correspondence between Joseph Alsop and Otis Chandler.

Box 220, Folder 10

American Newspaper Publishers Association 1979 - 1980

Scope and Contents

One letter of correspondence between Allen H. Neuharth, Chairman of the Board at Gannett, and Otis Chandler. Other items in this folder include three memos to and from Otis Chandler, Phillip L. Williams, Robert F. Erburu, Tom Johnson, and Robert L. Flannes.

Box 220, Folder 11

American Press Institute 1980

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Malcolm F. Mallette, Director of Development at the American Press Institute, and Otis Chandler.

Box 220, Folder 12

American Red Cross 1980

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Art Kross, Director of Operations at the American Red Cross, and Otis Chandler.

Box 220, Folder 13

American Society of Newspaper Editors 1977

Scope and Contents

A letter to Otis Chandler from Gene Giancarlo, Executive Secretary of the American Society of Newspaper Editors (ASNE). Along with the letter he sends a copy of the September ASNE Bulletin.

Box 220, Folder 14

Anderson, Herold C. 1980

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence and between Herold C. Anderson, a foreman and supervisor at the Daily Pilot, and Otis Chandler.

Box 220, Folder 15

Andrews, Oliver 1977 - 1978

Scope and Contents

Three letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Oliver Andrews regarding a planter located in front of his sculpture. Also in this folder are two notes to Freddie Miller.

Box 220, Folder 16

Anken Industries 1978

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Robert M. Verburg, President of Anken Industries, regarding Lane Leonard, a Los Angeles Times employee. Also in this folder is a copy of the letter Verburg sent to Leonard.

Box 220, Folder 17

Annenberg, Walter 1966

Scope and Contents

A letter to Otis Chandler from Walter Annenberg. The stationary is from Sunnylands, Annenberg's winter estate in Rancho Mirage, California.

Box 220, Folder 18

Aronoff, Robert L. 1977-1978

Scope and Contents

Two items of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Robert L. Aronoff regarding a letter that Ken Levitt sent to Aronoff. The two items of correspondence include a note to Chandler and a response letter to Aronoff. Other items in this folder include a note to Bill [?] from Freddie Miller; the letter that Ken Levitt sent to Aronoff; and a photocopy of the article written by the Los Angeles Times about the fire in Levitt's apartment building.

Box 220, Folder 19

Associated Press 1980

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Keith Fuller, President and General Manager of the Associated Press, and Otis Chandler.

Box 220, Folder 20

Associated Press Election 1965

Scope and Contents

Correspondence pertaining to the Associated Press elections. Mostly pertaining to Otis Chandler's campaign. Items include letters, memos, telegrams, and lists.

Box 220, Folder 21

Associated Press Election [1] 1971

Scope and Contents

Letters regarding the Associated Press elections.

Box 220, Folder 22

Associated Press Election [2] 1971

Scope and Contents

Letters regarding the Associated Press elections.

Box 220, Folder 23

Babcock, Gwen Garland 1969

Scope and Contents

A sympathy letter from Otis Chandler to Mrs. Guilford Babcock III [Gwen Garland] regarding the death of her mother, Helen Garland.

Box 220, Folder 24

Babcock III, Mr. and Mrs. Guilford C. 1975 - 1976

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Guilford C. Babcock III and Otis Chandler regarding the Skymaster accident on Frasier Mountain, in which William May Garland, Jr., and Gary Dordigan died. Most of the information if marked "Personal and Confidential." There are also letters addressed to F. Daniel Frost and Dr. Peter S. Bing, in which Otis Chandler is passing along to them the confidential reports about the accident.

Box 220, Folder 25

Barrows, Jim 1978

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Jim Barrows regarding an editorial writer position. Also in this folder is a copy of Barrows' resume.

Box 220, Folder 26

Bassett, James 1968-1979

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between James Bassett and Otis Chandler. One of the items of correspondence is a thank you card in response to Bassett's sympathy after Norman Chandler died. Also included are letters sent to Mrs. Bassett, after her husband's death and letters regarding James Bassett and the planning for Los Angeles Times centennial and a possible book on the subject.

Box 220, Folder 27

Bates, Albert W. 1973

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Albert W. Bates, Communications Specialist at the Office of the Postmaster General. Also in this folder, attached to Bates' letter, is a note with a P.S. marked private and confidential.

Box 220, Folder 28

Batten Jr., Frank 1979

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Frank Batten, Jr. of Dartmouth College, and Otis Chandler.

Box 220, Folder 29

Beakley, Burleigh M. 1977 - 1978

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Burleigh M. Beakley, a former contributor to Home magazine.

Box 220, Folder 30

Bell, David and Elinore 1980

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Mr. and Mrs. Bell (David and Elinore) and Otis Chandler. Also in this folder, attached to a note from Elke Corley, is a photocopy of the article printed by the Los Angeles Herald Examiner regarding the death of Mr. and Mrs. Bell's son, Gary Bell, a Los Angeles Times Pressman.

Box 220, Folder 31

Bengelsdorf, Irving S. 1967

Scope and Contents

A memo from Irving S. Bengelsdorf to Freddie Miller regarding Spaceship Earth Theme material to be used for a speech or theme for a commencement address for Otis Chandler.

Box 220, Folder 32

Berges, Marshall 1964-1970

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Otis Chandler, Marshall Berges, and Donna Swayze regarding documents that Chandler lent Berges to read. All the documents are in this folder. Documents include speeches, memos, and newspaper clippings.

Box 220, Folder 33

Berke, Louis F. 1968

Scope and Contents

A three page letter to Louis F. Berke from Otis Chandler.

Box 220, Folder 34

Bicentennial Minute 1976

Scope and Contents

A memo from Robert L. Flannes to all Times Employees, informing them that Otis Chandler will be featured on "Bicentennial Minute" on the CBS Television network.

Box 220, Folder 35

Bliven, Bruce 1965

Scope and Contents

Six items of correspondence regarding Bruce Bliven's request information about a book entitled "Madeline." Correspondents include Otis Chandler, Bruce Bliven, Freddie Miller, Rome, and Drexanne in the office of Harrison Chandler at Times Mirror Press.

Box 220, Folder 36

Board of Directorships 1970

Scope and Contents

"A memo, with a four page photocopy of an article attached, from Otis Chandler to James F. Chambers, Jr., Felix R. McKnight from The Dallas Times Herald, William Attwood, David Laventhol from Newsday, Robert N. Weed, and Thomas Keevil from Orange Coast Daily Pilot. The memo is regarding Board of Directorships in which Chandler is asking for everyone's opinion. He originally posed the question to Nick Williams and Bob Donovan. Their response are part of the memo. The opinions of all the recipients of the memo are included in this folder except for William Attwood and David Laventhol."

Box 220, Folder 37

Boccardi, Louis D. 1972

Scope and Contents

A one page letter from Louis D. Boccardi to Otis Chandler.

Box 220, Folder 38

Booth, Otis 1961

Scope and Contents

A two page memo from Otis Chandler regarding a proposed daily Times scheduled meeting that Otis Booth would chairman.

Box 220, Folder 39

Boothe Luce, Clare 1970

Scope and Contents

Two photocopied letters of correspondence between Mrs. Clare Boothe Luce and Otis Chandler.

Box 220, Folder 40

Bowling League Awards 1974

Scope and Contents

A memo to Otis Chandler from Robert L. Flannes, regarding the Times-Times Mirror Press Bowling League.

Box 220, Folder 41

Brandt, Janet Leigh 1968

Scope and Contents

Handwritten letter to Otis Chandler from Janet Leigh Brandt on Share, Inc. letterhead regarding the coverage of Share, Inc. in the Los Angeles Times.

Box 220, Folder 42

Brokaw, Tom 1979

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Tom Brokaw and Otis Chandler.

Box 220, Folder 43

Brooke, Edward W. 1966

Scope and Contents

Three letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Edward W. Brooke, Attorney General , Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Box 220, Folder 44

Brown, Edmund G. 1966-1969

Scope and Contents

Ten letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler from Edmund G. Brown, Governor of California, then later, attorney at the Law Offices of Ball, Hunt, Hart and Brown.

Box 220, Folder 45

Brown, Harold 1978

Scope and Contents

Three pieces of correspondence between Harold Brown and Otis Chandler.

Box 220, Folder 46

Brown, Helen Gurley 1971

Scope and Contents

Three pieces of correspondence between Helen Gurley Brown and Otis Chandler.

Box 220, Folder 47

Brown, Robert U. 1980

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Robert U. Brown, President and Editor of Editor & Publisher and Otis Chandler. Also in this folder is a clipping from Editor & Publisher.

Box 220, Folder 48

Bruns, Ken 1979

Scope and Contents

A congratulatory letter sent from Otis Chandler to Ken Bruns in the Promotion and Public Relations department, regarding Bruns' 25th anniversary at the Los Angeles Times.

Box 220, Folder 49

Buchwald, Art 1964-1971

Scope and Contents

Fourteen items. Eleven letters correspondence between Art Buchwald and Otis Chandler. Two letters of correspondence between Freddie Miller and Art Buchwald. Two of the letters from Buchwald to Chandler has a a copy of an piece Buchwald wrote and also a memo from Nick Williams to Chandler.

Box 220, Folder 50

Buckley, Jr., William F. 1979

Scope and Contents

Three letters of correspondence between William F. Buckley, Jr. and Otis Chandler. Also in this folder are photocopies of articles and letters that Buckley attached to his letter in order to help set the story straight about an article that was published in the Washington Post about his problems with the SEC.

Box 220, Folder 51

Buffett, Warren E. 1979

Scope and Contents

A letter from Warren E. Buffett, in which he attaches a copy of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. 1978 Annual Report To The Stockholders report.

Box 220, Folder 52

Bunche, Ralph J. 1965

Scope and Contents

Five items. Three letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Ralph J. Bunche, Under-Secretary for Political Affairs for the United Nations Secretariat; a letter to Frank P. Haven, Los Angeles Times Managing Editor, from Louis B. Fleming, Los Angeles Times United Nations Bureau; and an envelope with a note attached to it, from Fleming.

Box 220, Folder 53

Bundy, McGeorge 1966

Scope and Contents

Two items of correspondence. One letter is to Otis Chandler from McGeorge Bundy. The other letter is address to Bundy, from Freddie Miller.

Box 221

Publishers - Chandler, Otis

Box 221, Folder 1

Bureau Chiefs 1965

Scope and Contents

Two items. A two page proposed draft of a letter to the Bureau Chiefs from Otis Chandler; and a note attached to the draft.

Box 221, Folder 2

Bureau (Domestic) 1971-1975

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Otis Chandler and different Los Angeles Times domestic bureaus.

Box 221, Folder 3

Bureau (Foreign) 1971-1975

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Otis Chandler and different Los Angeles Times foreign bureaus.

Box 221, Folder 4

Bush, George 1980

Scope and Contents

A letter to George Bush, congratulating him on his winning the election as the forthcoming Vice President.

Box 221, Folder 5

C.V. Mosby Company, The 1979

Scope and Contents

A letter to Robert C. Strain, President of The C.V. Mosby Company, from Otis Chandler.

Box 221, Folder 6

Caradon, Hugh 1967

Scope and Contents

A letter to Otis Chandler from Lord Hugh Caradon, Ambassador, United Kingdom Mission to the United States.

Box 221, Folder 7

Carlsberg, Arthur W. 1978

Scope and Contents

Five letters of correspondence between Arthur W. Carlsberg and Otis Chandler. Also in this folder are a photocopy of the article about the SEC order against Carlsberg firms, three memos to Bill Thomas and a letter to William H. Tilley of Jacmar Companies, regarding Carlsberg.

Box 221, Folder 8

Carlson, Avon B. 1968

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Avon B. Carlson, Principal of Western High School, regarding Chandler's daughter, Cathleen.

Box 221, Folder 9

Carter, Jimmy 1976-1978

Scope and Contents

Correspondence regarding Jimmy Carter. Also a guest planning sheet and itinerary for a breakfast held in honor of Jimmy Carter.

Box 221, Folder 10

Casey, Albert V. 1979

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Albert V. Casey and Otis Chandler. Also in this folder is a letter to Elizabeth Scott, in the office of the Chairman and President at American Airlines, regarding the application of Frank C. Thomas Jr.

Box 221, Folder 11

CBS Inc. 1980

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Thomas H. Wyman, President at CBS Inc., and Otis Chandler.

Box 221, Folder 12

CBS/Broadcast Group 1980

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Gene F. Jankowski, President at CBS/Broadcast Group, and Otis Chandler.

Box 221, Folder 13

Chambers Jr., James F. 1978 - 1980

Scope and Contents

Five letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and James F. Chambers, Jr. In three of the letters, Chambers is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Dallas Times Herald. In the other two letters, Chambers is Chief Executive Officer of Times Herald Printing Company.

Box 221, Folder 14

Champlin, Charles 1967

Scope and Contents

Two memos of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Charles Champlin regarding Vietnam.

Box 221, Folder 15

Chandler, Dorothy 1961-1980

Scope and Contents

Seven pieces of correspondence written by Otis Chandler to his mother, Dorothy Chandler. One of the letters is a photocopy. Three are memos to his mother, one with a letter attached which was address to Mrs. Norman Chandler. Also in this folder is a letter from C.C. Moseley to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Chandler regarding the John Birch Society. There is a handwritten note on the letter by Dorothy Chandler.

Box 221, Folder 16

Chandler, Harrison 1970

Scope and Contents

Two pieces of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Harrison Chandler. Items include a response letter from Otis Chandler to Harrison Chandler's note. Harrison Chandler's note had five photocopies of Sam Yorty articles from other newspapers and Sam Yorty's calling card attached.

Box 221, Folder 17

Chandler, Marilyn Brant 1965

Scope and Contents

Two letters and a note to Freddie Miller from Otis Chandler's wife, Marilyn Brant Chandler. Also in this folder is the envelope in which the letter came in, a handwritten note from Norman Brant Chandler to Otis Chandler regarding asking Freddie about a catalog, and eight pages of instruction on maintenance of the house, children, pets and the servants.

Box 221, Folder 18

Chandler, Norman 1958-1966

Scope and Contents

Three items. Three memos from Otis Chandler to Norman Chandler and a memo from Otis Chandler to Norman Chandler, Mrs. Norman Chandler [Dorothy Chandler], Philip Chandler, L.D. Hotchkiss, Omar F. Johnson, Hugh A. Lewis, R. F. Mark, Edward J. Reap, Marvin Reimer, Fred Selzer, and Nick Williams. One of the memos has to do with Sam Yorty and includes a copy of a letter that Yorty sent to Norman Chandler.

Box 221, Folder 19

Chandler, Norman (Death of) - Incoming Sympathy Letters - A 1973

Scope and Contents

Eleven sympathy letters sent to Otis Chandler upon the death of his father, Norman Chandler.

Box 221, Folder 20

Chandler, Norman (Death of) - Incoming Sympathy Letters - B 1973

Scope and Contents

Thirty-eight sympathy letters, cards and telegrams sent to Otis Chandler upon the death of his father, Norman Chandler.

Box 221, Folder 21

Chandler, Norman (Death of) - Incoming Sympathy Letters - C 1973

Scope and Contents

Thirty-two sympathy letters and cards sent to Otis Chandler upon the death of his father, Norman Chandler.

Box 221, Folder 22

Chandler, Norman (Death of) - Incoming Sympathy Letters - D 1973

Scope and Contents

Twenty sympathy letters, telegrams and cards sent to Otis Chandler upon the death of his father, Norman Chandler.

Box 221, Folder 23

Chandler, Norman (Death of) - Incoming Sympathy Letters - E 1973

Scope and Contents

Nineteen sympathy letters and telegrams sent to Otis Chandler upon the death of his father, Norman Chandler. Also included is a Certificate in Tribute from the City of Los Angeles.

Box 221, Folder 24

Chandler, Norman (Death of) - Incoming Sympathy Letters - G 1973

Scope and Contents

Fifteen sympathy letters and cards sent to Otis Chandler upon the death of his father, Norman Chandler.

Box 221, Folder 25

Chandler, Norman (Death of) - Incoming Sympathy Letters - H 1973 - 1974

Scope and Contents

Twenty-eight sympathy letters, telegrams and cards sent to Otis Chandler upon the death of his father, Norman Chandler.

Box 221, Folder 26

Chandler, Norman (Death of) - Incoming Sympathy Letters - J 1973

Scope and Contents

Nine sympathy letters sent to Otis Chandler upon the death of his father, Norman Chandler.

Box 221, Folder 27

Chandler, Norman (Death of) - Incoming Sympathy Letters - K 1973

Scope and Contents

Fifteen sympathy letters and cards sent to Otis Chandler upon the death of his father, Norman Chandler.

Box 221, Folder 28

Chandler, Norman (Death of) - Incoming Sympathy Letters - L 1973

Scope and Contents

Nineteen sympathy letters, telegrams and cards sent to Otis Chandler upon the death of his father, Norman Chandler.

Box 221, Folder 29

Chandler, Norman (Death of) - Incoming Sympathy Letters - M 1973

Scope and Contents

Thirty-three sympathy letters and telegrams sent to Otis Chandler upon the death of his father, Norman Chandler. Also a card from a "Mary Jo." It was put in here because there was no last name included in the signature.

Box 221, Folder 30

Chandler, Norman (Death of) - Incoming Sympathy Letters - N 1973 - 1974

Scope and Contents

Eleven sympathy letters and cards sent to Otis Chandler upon the death of his father, Norman Chandler.

Box 221, Folder 31

Chandler, Norman (Death of) - Incoming Sympathy Letters - P 1973

Scope and Contents

Eighteen sympathy letters, telegrams and cards sent to Otis Chandler upon the death of his father, Norman Chandler.

Box 221, Folder 32

Chandler, Norman (Death of) - Incoming Sympathy Letters - R 1973

Scope and Contents

One sympathy letter and a certificate holder which includes a Memorial Resolution by Senator Alan Robbins of the California State Senate in memory of Norman Chandler.

Box 221, Folder 33

Chandler, Norman (Death of) - Incoming Sympathy Letters - S 1973

Scope and Contents

Twenty-six sympathy letters, telegrams and cards sent to Otis Chandler upon the death of his father, Norman Chandler.

Box 221, Folder 34

Chandler, Norman (Death of) - Incoming Sympathy Letters - T 1973

Scope and Contents

Seventeen sympathy letters, telegrams and cards sent to Otis Chandler upon the death of his father, Norman Chandler.

Box 221, Folder 35

Chandler, Norman (Death of) - Incoming Sympathy Letters - V 1973

Scope and Contents

Four sympathy letter sent to Otis Chandler upon the death of his father, Norman Chandler.

Box 221, Folder 36

Chandler, Norman (Death of) - Incoming Sympathy Letters - W 1973

Scope and Contents

Twenty-one sympathy letters and cards sent to Otis Chandler upon the death of his father, Norman Chandler.

Box 222

Publishers - Chandler, Otis

Box 222, Folder 1

Chandler, Norman (Death of) - Incoming Sympathy Letters - Y 1973

Scope and Contents

Four sympathy letters sent to Otis Chandler upon the death of his father, Norman Chandler.

Box 222, Folder 2

Chandler, Norman (Death of) - Incoming Sympathy Letters - Z 1973

Scope and Contents

Two sympathy letters sent to Otis Chandler upon the death of his father, Norman Chandler.

Box 222, Folder 3

Chandler, Norman (Death of) - Incoming Sympathy Letters with Responses 1973 - 1974

Scope and Contents

Letters and the responses to letters sent to Otis Chandler upon the death of his father, Norman Chandler.

Box 222, Folder 4

Chandler, Norman (Death of) - Notes 1973

Scope and Contents

Six index cards with address and notes written on them, stating "Mrs. NC did." Letters and the responses to letters sent to Otis Chandler upon the death of his father, Norman Chandler.

Box 222, Folder 5

Chandler, Norman (Death of) - Outgoing Sympathy Letters 1973

Scope and Contents

A copy of the cards that were sent out by the Chandler Family in response to the sympathy letters received regarding Norman Chandler's death.

Box 222, Folder 6

Chandler, Norman Brant 1967

Scope and Contents

A two page letter from Otis Chandler to his son Norman Brant Chandler, who was a the time attending school in Carpinteria at Cate School.

Box 222, Folder 7

Chandler, Robert H. 1980

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence, two memos and three pages of photocopies from a Chandler genealogy book., regarding a letter sent by Robert H. Chandler in which he is suggesting he is related to the Chandlers and asks for assistance in his time of need.

Box 222, Folder 8

Chaney, Jerry D. 1976

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Jerry D. Chaney, Program Developer at the University of Wisconsin's Department of Journalism.

Box 222, Folder 9

Christopher, George 1965

Scope and Contents

A letter to Otis Chandler from George Christopher, Chairman of the Board of Commonwealth National Bank of San Francisco.

Box 222, Folder 10

Chrysler Corporation 1980

Scope and Contents

A letter to Otis Chandler from J. Paul Bergmoser. Also in this folder are four newspaper clippings from various newspapers regarding business and economic coverage.

Box 222, Folder 11

Civil Rights 1970

Scope and Contents

A photocopy of a letter to Mrs. Martin Luther King, Jr. and a seven page transcript of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Sigma Delta Chi Annual Convention on Thursday, November 16, 1967 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The speech is entitled "The Greater Responsibility."

Box 222, Folder 12

Clark, Bill 1978

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Bill Clark regarding Jeff Prugh's coverage of the Rommie Loudd story. Also in this folder is a two page newspaper clipping.

Box 222, Folder 13

Clark, Peter B. 1978-1979

Scope and Contents

Three letters of correspondence between Peter B. Clark, President at The Evening News Association, and Otis Chandler. Other items in this folder include a memo to Bert Tiffany from Harry L. Clarke regarding A.B.C. [Audit Bureau of Circulations] Rule Revision, which also includes a photocopy of the rules; and a memo from Vance Stickell.

Box 222, Folder 14

Clark, Tom C. 1966

Scope and Contents

A letter to Otis Chandler from Tom C. Clark, Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.

Box 222, Folder 15

Clemens, Cyril 1973 - 1974

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Cyril Clemens, Editor of the Mark Twain Journal, regarding being on Richard Nixon's Enemy list.

Box 222, Folder 16

CNN 1981

Scope and Contents

A one page interoffice correspondence from Elke Corley to Otis Chandler regarding the Otis Chandler Interview CNN "Take Two" Show.

Box 222, Folder 17

Coates, Paul 1966 - 1967

Scope and Contents

Five letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Paul Coates.

Box 222, Folder 18

Coates, William K. 1978

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and William K. Coates. Also in this folder is a photocopy of an article that Coates attached to his letter.

Box 222, Folder 19

Colby College 1980

Scope and Contents

Two items of correspondence between Richard N. Dyer, Assistant to the President of Colby College, and Otis Chandler.

Box 222, Folder 20

Congratulatory Letters 1980

Scope and Contents

Congratulatory letters sent to Otis Chandler upon leaving his position as Publisher to become Chairman of the Board position.

Box 222, Folder 21

Consolidation Reports 1958-1962

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and reports regarding the consolidation of the Los Angeles Times and Mirror-News.

Box 222, Folder 22

Cording-Humphries Films, Inc. 1979

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Joe Rotta, Marketing Director at Cording-Humphries Films, Inc.

Box 222, Folder 23

Coro Foundation Visit 1978-1979

Scope and Contents

Six memos sent out by Freddie Miller regarding the Coro Foundation visit on April 17, 1978. The memos were sent to the following people: Bob Lobdell, Tom Johnson, Charlie Chase, Vance Stickell, George Cotliar, Bill Thomas, Jean Sharley Taylor, Robert F. Erburu and Otis Chandler. Also in this folder is a schedule for the Coro Foundation visit that was held on Wednesday, March 14, 1979

Box 222, Folder 24

Cousins, Norman 1967

Scope and Contents

A letter to Otis Chandler from Norman Cousins, Editor of the Saturday Review.

Box 222, Folder 25

Crail, Joe 1962

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Joe Crail, President of Coast Federal Savings and Loan Association, regarding the possibility of purchasing his house and apologizes for his real estate agent, Chick Black for being pushy.

Box 222, Folder 26

Cranston, Alan 1966-1967

Scope and Contents

Eight letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Alan Cranston, Controller of the State of California and President of Homes for a Better America, Inc. One of the letters has a five page photocopy of an article attached to it.

Box 222, Folder 27

Crocker, Sir William Charles 1972

Scope and Contents

Two letters sent to Otis Chandler from Sir William "Bill" Charles Crocker.

Box 222, Folder 28

Cronkite Award 1986

Scope and Contents

Letters of congratulation and responses regarding Otis Chandler's winning of the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism and Telecommunications.

Box 222, Folder 29

Crowe, Constance Chandler 1962

Scope and Contents

A letter from Otis Chandler to his Aunt, Mrs. Earle E. Crowe [Constance Chandler Crowe,] wishing her a speedy recovery and hoping that problems that confront her generation of the Chandler family can be ameliorated in the near future.

Box 222, Folder 30

Daniels Jr., Frank 1978

Scope and Contents

A thank you letter from Otis Chandler to Frank Daniels, Jr., President and Publisher of The News and Observer Publishing Company.

Box 222, Folder 31

Dart, Justin 1977

Scope and Contents

A congratulatory letter to Otis Chandler from Justin Dart, Chairman of Dart Industries Inc.

Box 222, Folder 32

Davis, Edward M. 1970-1975

Scope and Contents

Four pieces of correspondence to Otis Chandler from the Los Angeles City Chief of Police, Edward M. Davis. One is a photocopy. The other two have attachments. One has a note attached to it. The other has a copy of a report to the Police Commission, dated March 8, 1971 and a copy of the Commission's letter to the City Council.

Box 222, Folder 33

Davis, Glenn W. 1961

Scope and Contents

A letter from Otis Chandler to Glenn W. Davis, Director of Special Events.

Box 222, Folder 34

Dean, Patrick 1967

Scope and Contents

A letter to Otis Chandler from Sir Patrick Dean, Ambassador, British Embassy, Washington, D.C.

Box 222, Folder 35

Desravines, Max 1978 - 1979

Scope and Contents

A items of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Max Desravines in the Facilities department. Items include a photograph Christmas card and a letter from Chandler thanking Desravines for the card.

Box 222, Folder 36

DeWitt Carter Reddick Award 1982

Scope and Contents

Letters and responses regarding Otis Chandler's acceptance of the DeWitt Carter Reddick Award at the University of Texas, Austin. Included are memos from Otis Chandler to Board members regarding his speech and received responses.

Box 222, Folder 37

Diehl, Digby 1977

Scope and Contents

A congratulatory letter from Otis Chandler to Digby Diehl, Book Editor, regarding his ABA's Irita Van Doren Award.

Box 222, Folder 38

Dolan, Tony 1980

Scope and Contents

Two pieces of correspondence regarding Tony Dolan. Items include a letter from Otis Chandler and a memo from Phillip L. Williams to Otis Chandler, Robert F. Erburu, and Dr. Franklin D. Murphy.

Box 222, Folder 39

Donovan, Robert J.

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Robert J. Donovan, Chief of Bureau, Los Angeles Times Washington Bureau.

Box 222, Folder 40

Doris Day Pet Foundation 1978

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Barry D. Comden, Vice President of the Doris Day Pet Foundation. Comden is Doris Day's husband. Also in this folder is a note to Jean Sharley Taylor from Freddie Miller.

Box 222, Folder 41

Dorn, Warren M. 1972

Scope and Contents

Two pieces of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Warren M. Dorn.

Box 222, Folder 42

Dougherty, Richard 1978

Scope and Contents

A congratulatory letter sent from Otis Chandler to Richard Dougherty, Pressroom Superintendent at the Orange County Facility. Also in this folder is a the Los Angeles Times Management Bulletin announcing the promotion.

Box 222, Folder 43

Drake, Waldo 1978

Scope and Contents

A letter from Otis Chandler to Mrs. Waldo Drake [Mary Ann Drake] regarding the death of her husband William Waldo Drake. Also in this folder is a "Notification of Death" form informing Chandler of Drake's death.

Box 222, Folder 44

Duke, Angier Biddle 1964

Scope and Contents

A letter to Norman Chandler from Angier Biddle Duke, The Chief of Protocol, Department of State, Washington. It has Otis Chandler's initial on top.

Box 222, Folder 45

Durant, Will 1968

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Freddie Miller and Will Durant. Miller identifies herself to Durant as Otis Chandler's secretary and Mrs. Durant's hostess at the Women of the Year Ceremony.

Box 222, Folder 46

Durham Jr., John W. 1978

Scope and Contents

A letter from Otis Chandler to John W. Durham, Jr. regarding Durham's resume.

Box 222, Folder 47

Edelstein, Alex S. 1974

Scope and Contents

Three letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Alex S. Edelstein, Director of the School of Communications at the University of Washington, regarding the nomination of Ed Guthman. Also in this folder is a one page criteria for Summa Laude Dignatus Award, that came as an attachment to one of Edelstein's letters.

Box 222, Folder 48

Editorial Comments 1973 - 1978

Scope and Contents

Seven pieces of correspondence regarding editorial comments. Correspondents include Governor Ronald Reagan, Mayor Tom Bradley, Harrison Chandler, George Gutekunst, The Honorable Richard Helms, and Victor M. Carter.

Box 222, Folder 49

Education Services 1960

Scope and Contents

A two page memo between Otis Chandler and Nick Williams regarding Education Services

Box 222, Folder 50

Eisenhower, Dwight 1960

Scope and Contents

A letter from Dwight Eisenhower to Otis Chandler regarding thanking him for his vigorous help on the mutual security program.

Box 222, Folder 51

Elegant, Robert S. 1967

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Robert S. Elegant, Chief of Bureau, Los Angeles Times Hong Kong Bureau.

Box 222, Folder 52

Elliott, Osborn 1980

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Osborn Elliott and Otis Chandler. Also in this folder is a memo to Dow W. Carpenter and an copy of a speech by Osborn Elliott.

Box 222, Folder 53

Ellison, Nancy 1983

Scope and Contents

Letters to and from Otis Chandler and Nancy Ellison regarding Ellison's photography of Chandler as an "aging athlete."

Box 222, Folder 54

Engstead, John 1976

Scope and Contents

A letter from Freddie Miller to John Engstead in response to a letter that Engstead wrote to Otis Chandler regarding Paul Conrad. A copy of the comic that Engstead refers to in his letter is in this folder, along with a note to Chandler from Freddie Miller, regarding her response letter to Engstead.

Box 222, Folder 55

Espy, Freddy 1967

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence. One is address to Otis Chandler from Freddy Espy. The other letter is to Espy from Freddie Miller.

Box 222, Folder 56

Executive Incentive Dinner 1975

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and other items regarding the Executive Incentive meeting held on March 6, 1975

Box 222, Folder 57

Ferguson, Richard L. 1976

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Richard L. Ferguson.

Box 222, Folder 58

Field, Marshall 1977

Scope and Contents

A letter to Otis Chandler from Marshall Field, Publisher of the Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago Daily News. Also in this folder is a response letter to Field's letter from Freddie Miller.

Box 222, Folder 59

Financial Section 1960

Scope and Contents

Two pieces of correspondence which consist of an office memo and a handwritten note. Also included is a twenty eight page report entitled "The World of Finance as Many Newspapers See It."

Box 222, Folder 60

Flanders, James C. 1962

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and James C. Flanders, Executive Director of Woodcraft Rangers, regarding a multipurpose exercise machine.

Box 222, Folder 61

Ford, Gerald R. 1977 - 1979

Scope and Contents

Three letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Gerald R. Ford.

Box 222, Folder 62

Ford, John Anson 1955 - 1980

Scope and Contents

Eight pieces of correspondence between John Anson Ford and Otis Chandler.

Box 222, Folder 63

Ford, M.C. 1980

Scope and Contents

Three pieces of correspondence between Donna Swayze and M.C. Ford. The original letter was address to Chandler, but Swayze answered on his behalf. Also M.C. Ford refers to himself as the "Henry Ford of the China Coast."

Box 222, Folder 64

Forero, Benjamin 1979

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Benjamin Forero regarding the development of a Spanish supplement.

Box 222, Folder 65

Foster, Robert N. 1978

Scope and Contents

A letter from Otis Chandler to Robert N. Foster, regarding a letter that Thomas M. Self had written to Chandler. A copy of that letter is included in this folder.

Box 222, Folder 66

Friendly, Fred W. 1980

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Fred W. Friendly, Advisor on Communications at The Ford Foundation, and Otis Chandler.

Box 222, Folder 67

Frost, F. Daniel 1978

Scope and Contents

A letter to Otis Chandler from F. Daniel Frost regarding a Paul Conrad cartoon. Attached to the letter is a note to Lois [Markwith] from Freddie Miller.

Box 222, Folder 68

Gabaldon, Guy 1961

Scope and Contents

A draft letter written by Freddie Miller from Norman Chandler, to Guy Gabaldon, President of DAC [Drive Against Communism.]

Box 222, Folder 69

Gabriel, Calvin 1979

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Calvin Gabriel, regarding the appreciation for Jack Smith's column by both Mr. Gabriel, and his wife, Ruth Gabriel.

Box 222, Folder 70

Gallagher Report, Inc. 1978

Scope and Contents

A letter to Otis Chandler from Cynthia A. Billings, Editor and President of The Gallagher Report Inc., requesting Chandler to write a brief note to Bernard P. Gallagher regarding the impact of the Gallagher Report on the industry. Also in this folder is a note from Freddie Miller advising against doing so, with a hand written message from Chandler stating he'll pass and to make sure everyone else passes too.

Box 222, Folder 71

Gallup Poll 1976

Scope and Contents

Two pieces of correspondence between George Gallup and Otis Chandler, which includes a copy of confidential report entitled "National Survey of Newspaper Readers, dated July 1976.

Box 222, Folder 72

Garcia, Robert 1978

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and the Congressman Robert Garcia, Member of the House of Representatives.

Box 222, Folder 73

Garland II, William 1969

Scope and Contents

A sympathy letter from Otis Chandler to William Garland regarding the death of her mother, Helen Garland.

Box 222, Folder 74

Garrahan, Mary 1967

Scope and Contents

Six items. Four letters of correspondence regarding Otis Chandler being featured in Action Time "Man of Action" series . One letter is address to Otis Chandler and the other three letters are correspondence between Freddie Miller and Mary Garrahan, of Robert Snyder and Associates, Inc. The other two items in this folder are a copy of Action Time magazine and a six page article about Otis Chandler written for Action Time.

Box 222, Folder 75

Gavin, John 1979

Scope and Contents

Two pieces of correspondence between John Gavin and Otis Chandler, regarding a settlement won against Joyce Haber column.

Box 222, Folder 76

Generaux, Glenn J. 1979

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Glenn J. Generaux.

Box 222, Folder 77

Gerber, Mitch 1979

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Mitch Gerber, Assistant Editor for the Courier Express, regarding Erma Maldonado, a Times Building tour guide.

Box 222, Folder 78

Ghorbal, Ashraf A. 1978

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and the Honorable Ashraf A. Ghorbal, Ambassador to the United States.

Box 222, Folder 79

Giggans, Jim/KNBC News 1984

Scope and Contents

Letter from Jim Giggans and photocopy of Otis Chandler's response. Correspondence regards Otis Chandler's interview for the news series "Powerbrokers."

Box 222, Folder 80

Gilbert, Ed 1978

Scope and Contents

A thank you letter from Otis Chandler to Ed Gilbert in the Public Relations Department.

Box 222, Folder 81

Gillespie Newspapers 1977 - 1978

Scope and Contents

Six letters of correspondence regarding the acquisition of the Gillespie Newspapers: The Stamford Advocate and the Greenwich Times. Also in this folder is a letter from Frederica [Freddie] Miller to Rebecca Leet, Press Secretary in the Office for Senator Lowell P. Weicker Jr.

Box 222, Folder 82

Gilman, Richard 1978

Scope and Contents

A sympathy letter from Otis Chandler to Dr. Richard Gilman.

Box 222, Folder 83

Gilmer Jr., Harvey V.E. 1979

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Harvey V.E. Gilmer, Jr., President of Premium Plastics, Inc. Also in this folder are two attachments sent by Gilmer; a photocopy of the editorial he refers to, and a two page letter Gilmer sent to Tony Day.

Box 222, Folder 84

Glick, Shav 1978

Scope and Contents

A congratulatory letter from Otis Chandler to Shav Glick in the Sports department.

Box 222, Folder 85

Goldwasser Jr., Milton 1978

Scope and Contents

A congratulatory letter from Otis Chandler to Milton Goldwasser, Jr., in the Management Services department.

Box 223

Publishers - Chandler, Otis

Box 223, Folder 1

Goldwater, Barry 1965 - 1974

Scope and Contents

Three items. A letter to Otis Chandler from Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater. A letter to Goldwater from Freddie Miller, with an attached also written by Miller, but address to M. Stanton, Evans, Editor of the Indianapolis News.

Box 223, Folder 2

Goldwyn, Samuel 1965

Scope and Contents

A letter to Otis Chandler from Samuel Goldwyn.

Box 223, Folder 3

Good, Frank E. 1974

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Frank E. Good, Vice President of Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company, regarding the word "linage." Also in this folder is a copy of the communication received by Good, from the Times in which the word "linage" was used.

Box 223, Folder 4

Goodan, May 1980

Scope and Contents

A letter to Mrs. Roger Goodan [May Goodan] regarding her resignation from the board.

Box 223, Folder 5

Gordon, Dudley 1972

Scope and Contents

A note card sent to Otis Chandler from Dudley Gordon regarding Gordon's book "Charles F. Lummis" Crusader in Corduroy." Attached to the note card is a note from Freddie Miller to Otis Chandler.

Box 223, Folder 6

Gordon, Mitchell 1974

Scope and Contents

A letter to Otis Chandler from Mitchell Gordon, of Barron's.

Box 223, Folder 7

Gordon, W. Stan 1980

Scope and Contents

Two letter of correspondence, regarding ideas for the Los Angeles Times centennial, between W. Stan Gordon and Otis Chandler. Also in this is a letter from Gordon to Lois Markwith and a note from Markwith to Otis Chandler, Tom Johnson, Bill Thomas and Gordon Phillips.

Box 223, Folder 8

Gossett, William T. 1968

Scope and Contents

Letter from Gossett, President of the American Bar Association, to Otis Chandler and Chandler's response. Correspondence regards a luncheon at the Norman Chandler Pavilion

Box 223, Folder 9

Gottlieb, Robert 1974-1978

Scope and Contents

Letters of correspondence and photocopies of articles regarding Robert Gottlieb's "Thinking Big" book written about the Los Angeles Times and about a UCLA seminar he held, entitled "Greet the Press/."

Box 223, Folder 10

Graham, Katharine M. 1967-1971

Scope and Contents

Four pieces of correspondence between Katharine M. Graham and Otis Chandler.

Box 223, Folder 11

Greenfield, James 1964

Scope and Contents

A letter of correspondence between Freddie Miller and James Greenfield, Assistant Secretary of State, regarding the Secretary of State, Dean Rusk's visit. Attached to the letter is a note to Freddie Miller.

Box 223, Folder 12

Gregory, John A. 1979

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and John A. Gregory, regarding an article about air traffic control. Also in this folder is a the clipping of the article that Gregory mentions in his letter.

Box 223, Folder 13

Griffin, Kenneth G. 1980

Scope and Contents

Two pieces of correspondence between Kenneth G. Griffin and Otis Chandler, regarding the correct way to address the Latino community.

Box 223, Folder 14

Grimm, Clarissa 1979

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Freddie Miller and Clarissa Grimm, regarding Grimm wanting to borrow money from Otis Chandler.

Box 223, Folder 15

Grunwald, Henry Anatole 1979

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Henry Anatole Grunwald, Corporate Editor at Time Inc., and Otis Chandler. The letter sent to Grunwald is marked "confidential." Also, there is a Times Mirror routing slip attached to the letters.

Box 223, Folder 16

Gunther, Curt 1979

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Curt Gunther, regarding photographs Gunther took for Time Magazine.

Box 223, Folder 17

Guthman, Ed 1967

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Ed Guthman.

Box 223, Folder 18

Gutierrez, Felix 1979

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Felix Gutierrez, Executive Director and Associate Professor of Journalism at USC, and Otis Chandler.

Box 223, Folder 19

Guzy, Bob 1978

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Bob Guzy in the Classified Office Services department.

Box 223, Folder 20

H. M. Gousha Company 1978

Scope and Contents

A thank you letter from Otis Chandler to Richard C. Thomson, President of The H.M. Gousha Company, regarding the atlas Thomson sent him.

Box 223, Folder 21

Haack, Robert W. 1968

Scope and Contents

Letter from Robert W. Haack, President of the New York Stock Exchange, thanking Otis Chandler for arranging a meeting.

Box 223, Folder 22

Haas, Susie 1962

Scope and Contents

A draft letter, by Freddie Miller to Susie Haas, given to Otis Chandler for approval. There is a handwritten note to Miller from Chandler on the top right side of the letter.

Box 223, Folder 23

Haber, Joyce 1971-1975

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Joyce Haber. Memos and clippings regarding Joyce Haber.

Box 223, Folder 24

Haddad, Edmonde A. 1978-1980

Scope and Contents

Four letters of correspondence between Edmonde a. Haddad, Executive Director of Los Angeles World Affairs Council, and Otis Chandler. Also in this folder are two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Glenn S. Dumke, Chancellor at California State University and Colleges; and a two page biographical information sheet of Edmonde A. Haddad.

Box 223, Folder 25

Hadelman, H.R. 1971

Scope and Contents

Three letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and H.R. Hadelman [Harris Robbins Hadelman, but publicly known as H. R. Hadelman, and informally as Bob Hadelman,) White House Chief of Staff.

Box 223, Folder 26

Hahn, Kenneth 1974

Scope and Contents

Two pieces of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Kenneth Hahn.

Box 223, Folder 27

Halberstam, David 1976-1979

Scope and Contents

Five pieces of correspondence between Otis Chandler, Freddie Miller and David Halberstam regarding Halberstam's book "The Powers That Be."

Box 223, Folder 28

Hale, Chester L. 1965-1968

Scope and Contents

Three letters to Freddie Miller from Chester L. and Cora J. Hale. Chester Hale signs the letters "Smoke." One of the letters has a couple of memos and two photographs attached to it.

Box 223, Folder 29

Hancock Award 1978

Scope and Contents

Five congratulatory letters address to Murray Seeger, Alex Auerback, Harry Nelson, S.J. Diamond and Ronald L. Soble, for being members of the team that won the Hancock Award.

Box 223, Folder 30

Hand, Lloyd N. 1965

Scope and Contents

Three items. Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Honorable Lloyd N. Hand, the Chief of Protocol in the Department of State, Washing. The third item is a response letter to Chandler from Hand's secretary Constance Dunaway.

Box 223, Folder 31

Hart, Jack R. 1975-1978

Scope and Contents

Correspondence from, to and regarding Jack Hart, which at the time he was a journalism professor at California and his Ph.D. candidacy In mass communication at the University of Wisconsin. Also correspondence pertaining to his consideration for promotion from assistant professor to associate professor.

Box 223, Folder 32

Hatfield, Mark O. 1966-1967

Scope and Contents

Five items of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Mark O. Hatfield, United States Senator. The items include a telegram and four letters.

Box 223, Folder 33

Hays Jr., Howard H. (Tim) 1979

Scope and Contents

Two items of correspondence between Freddie Miller and Otis Chandler. Otis Chandler wrote a note to Freddie Miller on a letter from Howard H. (Tim) Hays Jr., Editor and Co-Publisher at Press-Enterprise Company. The letter was addressed to Norman [B.] Chandler regarding the nomination of Otis Chandler as California Press Association Publisher of the Year. Freddie Miller responds to Otis Chandler in a note. Also in this folder is a letter from Norman B. Chandler responding to Howard H. [Tim] Hays, Jr.; and a letter from Tom Johnson to Howard H. [Tim] Hays, Jr., in which Johnson places nominates Otis Chandler for the California Press Association's Publisher of the Year.

Box 223, Folder 34

Heacock, Roy C. 1979

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Roy C. Heacock, regarding business reporting.

Box 223, Folder 35

Hearst, Randolph A. 1979

Scope and Contents

A letter from Randolph A. Hearst to Otis Chandler, thanking Chandler for the editorial support of Patricia Hearst's petition to President Carter for commutation of her sentence.

Box 223, Folder 36

Hearst Jr., William Randolph 1978

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between W.R. Hearst Jr. [William Randolph Hearst, Jr.], Editor-In-Chief at Hearst Newspapers, and Otis Chandler, regarding the two-part series the Los Angeles Times did on the Herald-Examiner.

Box 223, Folder 37

Heston, Charlton 1978-1980

Scope and Contents

A typed copy of a letter to a Mr. Mann from Charlton Heston. The letter is regarding a note that Charlton Heston had written to Otis Chandler in which he questions the syntax in one of the stories.

Box 223, Folder 38

Hewing, Warren S. 1979

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Warren S. Hewing, regarding Clayton Moore.

Box 223, Folder 39

Heyns, Roger W. 1979

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Dr. Roger W. Heyns, President of The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and Otis Chandler. Also in this folder is a Newsweek clipping which was an attachment to the letter Heyns sent.

Box 223, Folder 40

Hill, Gladwin 1979

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Gladwin Hill, of The New York Times Los Angeles Bureau, and Otis Chandler.

Box 223, Folder 41

Hill, Jessie T. 1962

Scope and Contents

A letter from Otis Chandler to Jessie T. Hill, Director of Athletics at USC regarding the Times-Mirror allotment of Rose Bowl tickets. There is a note from Freddie Miller to Chandler attached to the letter.

Box 223, Folder 42

Hirooka, Tomoo 1977

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and the Tomoo Hirooka, President of The Asahi Shimbun. Also in this folder is a note from Charles C. Chase to Freddie Miller.

Box 223, Folder 43

Hispanic Urban Center 1978

Scope and Contents

Three letters of correspondence. One letter to Otis Chandler and two letters to Anthony Day, from Dr. Joe C. Ortega, Acting Director at the Hispanic Urban Center. Ortega attaches to one of his letters a four page proposed reply and includes a copy of the Los Angeles Times article he is replying to. Also in this folder is a reply letter to Ortega from Freddie Miller; a note to Otis Chandler from Freddie Miller; and a note to Tony Day from Otis Chandler.

Box 223, Folder 44

Hoffa, James R. 1974

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and James R. Hoffa [Jimmy Hoffa], Director of the National Association for Justice, Inc., regarding the usage of the phrases "ex-con" "ex-felon," etc.

Box 223, Folder 45

Holzhauser, Bill 1974

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Bill Holzhauser of WHO (William Holzhauser Wanda Holzhauser Organization.)

Box 223, Folder 46

Hong, Jin-Ki 1979-1980

Scope and Contents

Seven letters of correspondence between Jin-Ki Hong, Publisher-President of The Joong-ang Daily News & Tong-yang Broadcasting Corp., and Otis Chandler. Also included in this folder is a draft of the congratulatory message to Joong-Ang; a memo from Gordon Phillips regarding the congratulatory message for foreign newspapers; and a note from Gordon Phillips.

Box 223, Folder 47

Hornbeck, Jan 1978-1979

Scope and Contents

Two items of correspondence between Jan Hornbeck and Otis Chandler. Items include a Christmas card and Chandler's thank you letter.

Box 223, Folder 48

Hotchkis, Preston B. 1969

Scope and Contents

Three letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Preston B. Hotchkis, President of Bixby Ranch Company.

Box 223, Folder 49

Howes III, Durward 1981

Scope and Contents

Two letters for correspondence between Durward Howes, III, President of B.D. Howes and Son Jewelers, and Otis Chandler.

Box 223, Folder 50

Hull, Kenneth E. 1977

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Kenneth E. Hull, of the Dispatch Department, regarding Hull's 30 year award.

Box 223, Folder 51

Humphrey, Hubert H. 1965-1967

Scope and Contents

Ten letters to Otis Chandler from Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey. One is regarding President Lyndon Johnson's request for Chandler to serve on the Federal Law Enforcement Commission.

Box 223, Folder 52

Hutchison, Glen R. 1975

Scope and Contents

Ditto of letter from Otis Chandler to Hutchison and response from Hutchison to Otis Chandler. Correspondence in regards to Hutchinson's being ill.

Box 223, Folder 53

Inter American Press Association 1971

Scope and Contents

A form letter from the Inter American Press Association to IAPA members, with an attached memo from Freddie Miller to Nick Williams. Also included is Nick William's response to Freddie Miller. The response has Freddie Miller's name crossed out and "OC" written in red ink.

Box 223, Folder 54

Investigative Reporters & Editors 1980

Scope and Contents

Six items of correspondence, and a attachment, regarding the IRA [Investigative Reporters & Editors]. Items in this folder include a memo from Otis Chandler to Robert W. Greene; a note from Phillip L. Williams to Otis Chandler; a note from Otis Chandler to Phillip L. Williams, two letters from Robert W. Greene, Assistant Managing Editor at Newsday, to Otis Chandler; and an informative brochure about the Investigative Reporters & Editors.

Box 223, Folder 55

Irwin, Don 1975

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Don Irwin from the Los Angeles Times Washington Bureau.

Box 223, Folder 56

Israel, Larry H. 1975-1980

Scope and Contents

Four letters of correspondence between Larry H. Israel, President at The Washington Post Company, and Otis Chandler. One of the letters sent from Israel is about Red Dembner and it is marked confidential.

Box 223, Folder 57

Jackson, Henry M. 1975

Scope and Contents

A thank you letter from Henry M. Jackson to Otis Chandler regarding a luncheon.

Box 223, Folder 58

Jackson, Michael 1980

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Michael Jackson, of KABC, and Otis Chandler.

Box 223, Folder 59

Jackson, Michael - TV Interview 1986

Scope and Contents

Memos and notes regarding Otis Chandler's interview by Michael Jackson of KABC-TV.

Box 223, Folder 60

Janofsky, Leonard S. 1980

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Leonard S. Janofsky of Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker, and Otis Chandler.

Box 223, Folder 61

Javits, Jacob K. 1969 -1974

Scope and Contents

Three letters and a telegram to Otis Chandler from Jacob K. Javits. One of the letters has attached a copy of Javits' 1973 Annual Report.

Box 223, Folder 62

Javits, Marion 1978

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Marion Javits [Mrs. Jacob Javits] and Otis Chandler.

Box 223, Folder 63

Jaworski, Leon 1974

Scope and Contents

A letter from Leon Jaworski of the Watergate Special Prosecution Force, to Otis Chandler. The letter is regarding an editorial published in the Los Angeles Times.

Box 223, Folder 64

Jewett, Emelyn K. 1977

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Emelyn K. Jewett, President of The Tribune Publishing Company, and Otis Chandler, regarding David Johnston's story about Jewett. Also in this folder are two memos; one from Bill Thomas and the other from Dennis A. Britton.

Box 223, Folder 65

Joanou, Phillip 1976

Scope and Contents

Three letters of correspondence between Phillip Joanou of Dailey & Associates and Western States Advertising Agencies Association [WSAAA} Awards Chairman, and Otis Chandler. Also in this folder is a memo from Freddie Miller suggesting Vance Stickell to be nominated.

Box 223, Folder 66

John Birch Society

Scope and Contents

A two page item regarding the series of articles that were published in the Los Angeles Times about the John Birch Society.

Box 223, Folder 67

Johnson, Lyndon B. 1967

Scope and Contents

Three items of correspondence regarding Lyndon B. Johnson. Items include a letter to Otis Chandler, an invitation, and a RSVP card.

Box 223, Folder 68

Johnson Jr., W. Thomas 1972

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and W. Thomas Johnson, Jr. [Tom Johnson], Executive Vice President of KTBC-TV in Austin, Texas.

Box 223, Folder 69

Johnson, Marvin A. 1978

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Marvin A. Johnson regarding a filed grievance.

Box 223, Folder 70

Journalism School Possibilities 1966-1967

Scope and Contents

Memorandum regarding Journalism School possibilities. Included are proposals from Stanford University, USC and Claremont Colleges. Also a letter from J. Edward Murray in which he includes an article and a copy of a speech he gave regarding the improvement in the education of newspapermen.

Box 223, Folder 71

Juell, Bruce 1980

Scope and Contents

Three letters of correspondence between Bruce Juell, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of GSC/Six Flags Corporation, and Otis Chandler. Other items in this folder include a letter to Juell from Robert F. Erburu; a letter to Gerald D. Reilly from Robert F. Erburu; and a press statement announcing Juell's resignation.

Box 223, Folder 72

KABC-TV 1979 - 1980

Scope and Contents

Three letters of correspondence between John Babcock, Executive Producer of Special Projects at KABC-TV, and Otis Chandler, regarding the series on the Times entitled Life and Times of Citizen Chandler.

Box 223, Folder 73

Kapenstein, Ira 1966

Scope and Contents

Two items of correspondence between Freddie Miller and Ira Kapenstein, Special Assistant to the Postmaster General.

Box 223, Folder 74

Katzenbach, Nicholas 1965-1967

Scope and Contents

Three letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and the Honorable Nicholas Katzenbach, the Attorney General of the United States. One of the letters has a copy of the letter attached to it along with a photocopy of a newspaper article.

Box 223, Folder 75

Kaufman, Irving 1968

Scope and Contents

Letter from Irving Kaufman, Judge in the Second Circuit of the U. S. Court of Appeals regarding a luncheon.

Box 223, Folder 76

Kaufman, Verna 1978

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Verna Kaufman, regarding the effects of Proposition 13. Also in this folder are two notes of correspondence between Freddie Miller and Jean Sharley Taylor.

Box 223, Folder 77

Kavulich, Andrew P. 1978

Scope and Contents

A letter from Otis Chandler to Andrew P. Kavulich, regarding the letter and resume that Kavulich sent in.

Box 223, Folder 78

Kellogg, Irving 1978 - 1979

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Irving Kellogg, a CPA at Kellogg and Andelson.

Box 223, Folder 79

Kennedy, Edward M. 1974

Scope and Contents

A thank you letter from Senator Edward M. Kennedy to Otis Chandler.

Box 223, Folder 80

Kennedy, Ethel 1966

Scope and Contents

Two items of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Ethel Kennedy (Mrs. Robert F. Kennedy. The letter from Chandler is a sympathy letter to Ethel Kennedy upon the death of her brother George Skakel, Jr. The other is a note card from the Kennedys thanking him for his letter and attached is a memorial card.

Box 223, Folder 81

Kennedy, John F. 1961

Scope and Contents

Copies of two letters of correspondence between John F. Kennedy and Otis Chandler in regards of hopefully including the Los Angeles Times as one of the many newspapers that the President reads on a daily basis.

Box 223, Folder 82

Kennedy, Robert F. 1966-1967

Scope and Contents

Nine items: Seven letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Robert F. Kennedy, an invitation, and a regret letter from Freddie Miller to the Kennedys.

Box 223, Folder 83

Kerner, Otto 1968

Scope and Contents

Letter from Otto Kerner, Judge of the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, regarding a presentation by Victor Palmieri.

Box 223, Folder 84

Kinney, Susan 1962

Scope and Contents

Letter from Susan Kinney, a 13 year-old girl interested in journalism schools, and response from Otis Chandler.

Box 223, Folder 85

Kirk, Jr., Claude R. 1968

Scope and Contents

Letter from Claude R. Kirk, Jr., Governor of Florida, and response by Otis Chandler. Correspondence is in regards to an article sent to Kirk by Chandler and Kirk's visit to California.

Box 223, Folder 86

Kissinger, Henry A. 1974

Scope and Contents

Four pieces of correspondence between Henry Kissinger and Otis Chandler.

Box 223, Folder 87

Klein, Herbert G. 1967 -1970

Scope and Contents

Four items. Photocopies of three letters of correspondence, consisting of five pages, between Herbert G. Klein [White House Communications Director], Frederica [Freddie} Miller (on behalf of Otis Chandler,) and Otis Chandler, regarding a front page story by Stu Loory about Henry Kissinger. Also a letter regarding Klein's ASNE candidacy.

Box 223, Folder 88

Kloer, Jay 1979

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Jay Kloer, regarding Richard Ney.

Box 223, Folder 89

Kollek, Teddy 1980

Scope and Contents

A letter from Teddy Kollek, Mayor of Jerusalem, to Otis Chandler.

Box 223, Folder 90

Kozek, R. Morris 1978 - 1979

Scope and Contents

Four letters of correspondence between R. Morris Kozek and Otis Chandler. Also in this folder is a memo from Paul Mahoney.

Box 223, Folder 91

Kraft, Joseph 1967

Scope and Contents

Three letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Joseph Kraft.

Box 223, Folder 92

Kucera, Philip E. 1979

Scope and Contents

A memo sent from Otis Chandler to Philip E. Kucera regarding his promotion. Also in this folder is a the Times Mirror Management Bulletin announcing the promotion.

Box 223, Folder 93

Kuchel, Thomas H. 1966-1968

Scope and Contents

Two items of correspondence between Otis Chandler and the Honorable Thomas H. Kuchel.

Box 223, Folder 94

Ky, Nguyen Cao 1966 - 1967

Scope and Contents

Six items of correspondence regarding Nguyen Cao Ky, the Prime Minister of South Vietnam. A telegram from Ky's office; article from Reuters; a note from Bob Gibson to Otis Chandler; a newspaper clipping; a note to Otis Chandler from Freddie Miller; and a copy of a cable sent to William Tuohy from Freddie Miller.

Box 224

Publishers - Chandler, Otis

Box 224, Folder 1

Laguna Beach Museum 1978

Scope and Contents

A thank you to Otis Chandler from the Laguna Beach Museum in regards to the Times Mirror Foundation grant.

Box 224, Folder 2

Larroca, Raymond G. 1980

Scope and Contents

Six letters of correspondence between Raymond G. Larroca, of Miller, Cassidy, Larroca & Lewin, and Otis Chandler. Also in this folder is a copy of a memo to Tom Johnson from Otis Chandler; and a four page document entitled "Attachment A To Letter of May 16, 1980." One letter from Larroca and the attachment are marked confidential.

Box 224, Folder 3

Leary, Howard J. 1968

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Otis Chandler and Howard Leary, New York City Police Commissioner, regarding a luncheon with the editorial staff. Also, notes from Freddie Miller to Otis Chandler.

Box 224, Folder 4

Lee, Jerome 1979

Scope and Contents

A congratulatory letter sent from Otis Chandler to Jerome Lee in the Information Systems department.

Box 224, Folder 5

Lerner, Max 1969

Scope and Contents

A letter to Otis Chandler from Max Lerner of the New York Post.

Box 224, Folder 6

Lerude, Warren L. 1977

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Warren L. Lerude, Executive Editor and Vice President of Reno Newspapers, Inc., regarding a copy of a booklet on their Pulitzer Prize work which Ron Einstoss had asked Lerude to forward to Chandler. Also in this folder is a thank you letter from Chandler to Ronald H. Einstoss, Publisher of the Nevada State Journal.

Box 224, Folder 7

Lewis, Flora 1971

Scope and Contents

Four pieces of correspondence regarding Flora Lewis' column.

Box 224, Folder 8

Lichtig, Katie 1981-1988

Scope and Contents

Correspondence from and about Katie Lichtig [Chandler's Attorney's daughter], in regards to a paper she wrote about Otis Chandler. Correspondence also includes memos and letters from Donna Swayze, a letter to Gerald E. Lichtig [Chandler's Attorney], a copy of the questions asked and a copy of the paper.

Box 224, Folder 9

Lindsay, John V. 1969

Scope and Contents

A letter to Otis Chandler from John V. Lindsay, New York City Mayor.

Box 224, Folder 10

Linkletter, Art 1969

Scope and Contents

A letter from Otis Chandler to Mr. and Mrs. Art Linkletter [Lois Foerster] regarding the death of their daughter, Diane Linkletter.

Box 224, Folder 11

Lippmann, Walter 1966

Scope and Contents

Four items of correspondence. Two are letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Walter Lippmann. One is a memo to Donna Swayze from Freddie Miller. The last items is a letter to Otis Chandler from Katharine Graham, President at The Washington Post Company.

Box 224, Folder 12

Loeb Award 1978

Scope and Contents

Two congratulatory letters address to Robert Rosenblatt and Sam Jameson, for being members of the team that won the Loeb Award.

Box 224, Folder 13

Logan, Bill 1976

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Bill Logan, Professor in the Department of Communications at Pasadena City College.

Box 224, Folder 14

Los Angeles Conference on The Media and The Law 1978-1979

Scope and Contents

Items pertaining to the Los Angeles Conference on The Media and The Law, held on Saturday, September 23, 1978. Items include photocopies of checks and statements; event brochure; a postcard; a newsletters; conference handouts; letterhead; RSVP card; press releases; and letters.

Box 224, Folder 15

Los Angeles Times History 1973 - 1975

Scope and Contents

Correspondence pertaining to the writing of the history of the Los Angeles Times.

Box 224, Folder 16

Los Angeles World Affairs Council 1974 - 1976

Scope and Contents

Five letters of correspondence to Freddie Miller from Edmonde A. Haddad, Executive Director of the Los Angles World Affairs Council. Also in this folder is a memo to Tony Day from Freddie Miller.

Box 224, Folder 17

Lucas, Johnny 1978

Scope and Contents

A letter sent from Otis Chandler to to Johnny Lucas regarding his cartoons.

Box 224, Folder 18

Lynch, Thomas 1964

Scope and Contents

A letter Otis Chandler to the Honorable Thomas Lynch, Attorney General of California.

Box 224, Folder 19

Lyon, Hart 1977

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Hart Lyon, Chairman of The Broadway, regarding Senate Bill 443. Also in this folder is a note to Tony Day from Freddie Miller.

Box 224, Folder 20

MacDonald, James C. 1973-1974

Scope and Contents

A letter sent to Otis Chandler from James C. MacDonald, Associated Professor in the School of Journalism at Ohio State University. Also in this folder is a response letter to MacDonald's letter from Freddie Miller.

Box 224, Folder 21

MacDonald, Lachlan 1977

Scope and Contents

A letter from Otis Chandler to Lachlan MacDonald, Director of Public Affairs at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Also in this folder are four notes of correspondence between Freddie Miller, Charles Champlin, Bob Rector, and Jean Sharley Taylor.

Box 224, Folder 22

Magnin, Edgar F. 1978 - 1980

Scope and Contents

Three letters of correspondence between Rabbi Edgar F. Magnin, D.D., and Otis Chandler. Also in this folder is a one page biographical information about the Rabbi and nine letters which pertain to the dinner honoring the Rabbi and letters of tribute from people such as Carol Burnett and Mayor Tom Bradley.

Box 224, Folder 23

Magnuson, Warren G. 1966 - 1967

Scope and Contents

Two letters to Otis Chandler from Warren G. Magnuson, United States Senator.

Box 224, Folder 24

Mann, Donald M. 1976

Scope and Contents

A letter from Otis Chandler to Donald N. Mann regarding the ABA report on fair trial-free press.

Box 224, Folder 25

Manning, Robert 1979

Scope and Contents

Four letters of correspondence between Rabbi Edgar F. Magnin, Editor in Chief of The Atlantic Monthly, and Otis Chandler.

Box 224, Folder 26

Marks, Leonard H. 1967

Scope and Contents

Four letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Leonard H. Marks, Director of the United States Information Agency.

Box 224, Folder 27

Markwith, Lois 1979

Scope and Contents

A two page memo to Otis Chandler from Lois Markwith, regarding the speech Norman Chandler made at the Biltmore luncheon, when Otis Chandler was announced as Publisher.

Box 224, Folder 28

Marshall, Arthur K. 1978

Scope and Contents

A thank you letter sent from Otis Chandler to the Honorable Arthur K. Marshall, Judge of the Superior Court.

Box 224, Folder 29

Martin, Ben G. 1961

Scope and Contents

A draft letter written by Freddie Miller on behalf of Otis Chandler, for Mr. and Mrs. Ben G. Martin.

Box 224, Folder 30

Martineson, W. C. 1977

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Dr. W.C. Martineson, President-Superintendent Elect at Merced College.

Box 224, Folder 31

Mason, Ethel 1978

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Ethel Mason. Also in this folder is a photocopy of Mason's pay check stub that she attached to her letter.

Box 224, Folder 32

Matthew Bender & Company Inc. 1980

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Larry Peterson, President at Matthew Bender & Company, and Otis Chandler.

Box 224, Folder 33

McCartin, Tom 1977

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Tom McCartin, Executive Vice President of The Dallas Times Herald.

Box 224, Folder 34

McClatchy Newspapers 1976 - 1980

Scope and Contents

Four letters of correspondence between C.K. McClatchy, Editor of McClatchy Newspapers, and Otis Chandler.

Box 224, Folder 35

McCloskey Jr., Paul N. 1979

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Paul N. McCloskey Jr., United States House of Representatives for California, and Otis Chandler.

Box 224, Folder 36

McClung, James C. 1977

Scope and Contents

Nine items of correspondence regarding James C. McClung, upon his retirement from the Dallas Times Herald. Items included a memo, a note, letters and a telegram.

Box 224, Folder 37

McClure, Warren J. 1969

Scope and Contents

Two items. A response letter, from Otis Chandler, to an Ann Landers column tear sheet that Warren J. McClure of the Burlington Free Press sent him. McClure wrote a note on the actual tear sheet (newspaper clipping.)

Box 224, Folder 38

McCombs, Grant W. 1977

Scope and Contents

Three letters and a card of correspondence between Otis Chandler Grant W. McCombs. Also in this folder are two notes from Freddie Miller.

Box 224, Folder 39

McCone, John Alex 1977

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between John Alex McCone and Otis Chandler.

Box 224, Folder 40

McCulloch, Frank 1966-1972

Scope and Contents

"Thirteen pieces of correspondence. Five pieces, in regards to Frank McCulloch's possible rehiring, were originally in a folder marked "restricted." These are correspondence between Otis Chandler, Frank McCulloch and Freddie [Frederica T. Miller.] Two letters regarding McCulloch taking the position. Four letters are regarding McCulloch being in town and meeting up with Chandler. The last two letters are correspondence between Frank McCulloch and Otis Chandler about a missed opportunity to meet in person. "

Box 224, Folder 41

McGovern, George 1974 - 1977

Scope and Contents

Three letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and the Honorable George McGovern of the United States Senate.

Box 224, Folder 42

McIntyre, James Francis Cardinal 1965

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence. A letter to Otis Chandler from His Eminence James Francis Cardinal McIntyre, Archbishop of Los Angeles, and a response letter written on behalf of Otis Chandler.

Box 224, Folder 43

McKaskle, Paul L. 1976

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Paul L. McKaskle, Dean at the School of Law at University of San Francisco.

Box 224, Folder 44

Middleton, Drew 1966

Scope and Contents

A draft letter written by Freddie Miller on behalf of Otis Chandler to be sent to Drew Middleton.

Box 224, Folder 45

Miller, Freddie 1961-1971

Scope and Contents

Many memos between Otis Chandler, Nick Williams, Freddie Miller and other staff members. Some of the items included are a five page memo from Freddie Miller to Otis Chandler, regarding Newsday's Editorials; a couple of pages from the Larchmont Chronicle newspaper regarding the Chandler family with a note written to Freddie Miller from Otis Chandler; a two page list of Donna Swayze and Freddie Miller's duties; and a three page memo from Freddie Miller to Sherral Miller and Joyce Walter

Box 224, Folder 46

Miller, John 1979

Scope and Contents

A letter from Otis Chandler to John Miller, Sunday Editor of The Toronto Star, informing Chandler of the death of Joe Alex Morris [Jr.].

Box 224, Folder 47

Miller, Paul 1971 - 1976

Scope and Contents

Five letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Paul Miller, Chairman and Chief Executive of Gannett Co. Inc. Also in this folder are two notes from Freddie Miller, an RSVP, and a letter from Russell E. Ward, President of the USC Journalism Alumni Association, regarding Miller.

Box 224, Folder 48

Mills, Billy G. 1965

Scope and Contents

A Western Union telegram to Otis Chandler from Billy G. Mills, Councilman 8th District, urging the Times Game at the Coliseum to be canceled due to the riot conditions.

Box 224, Folder 49

Minneapolis Star and Tribune 1978

Scope and Contents

Three letters of correspondence between Donald R. Dwight, Publisher of The Minneapolis Star and Tribune, and Otis Chandler. Also in this folder is an attachment that came with one of the letters.

Box 224, Folder 50

Mondale, Walter F. 1974-1980

Scope and Contents

Two thank you letters from Walter F. Mondale to Otis Chandler from the 70s. Also two letters of correspondence between Mondale and Chandler from 1980 when Mondale was Vice President.

Box 224, Folder 51

Moreno, Roberto L. 1977

Scope and Contents

A letter from Otis Chandler to Roberto L. Moreno, regarding Moreno's resume.

Box 224, Folder 52

Morrow, Charles 1979

Scope and Contents

A congratulatory letter sent from Otis Chandler to Charles Morrow in the Production Office department.

Box 224, Folder 53

Morse, Erskine V. 1978

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Erskine V. Morse, Handley Distinguished Professor of Veterinary Medicine and Environmental Health at Purdue University. Morse is also the son of Marian Manners aka Fleeta Hoke.

Box 224, Folder 54

Mosk, Stanley 1978

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and the Honorable Stanley Mosk, Justice of the Supreme Court of California. Mosk inquires about a letter sent to Harrison Gray Otis from William McKinley, and he attaches a copy of the letter.

Box 224, Folder 55

Moyers, Bill 1971

Scope and Contents

A copy of a thank you letter to Bill Moyers from Otis Chandler, in regards to a book Moyers sent to Chandler.

Box 224, Folder 56

Munro, Tom 1979

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Tom Munro and Otis Chandler, regarding indexing the newspaper.

Box 224, Folder 57

Murphy, Allen 1961

Scope and Contents

A memo from the desk of Otis Chandler to Allen Murphy,of the Display Advertising Department.

Box 224, Folder 58

Murphy, Franklin D. 1980

Scope and Contents

A memo with an attachment, from Otis Chandler to Dr. Franklin D. Murphy, Robert F. Erburu, and Phillip L. Williams. The memo is about media coverage of economic issues.

Box 224, Folder 59

Murphy, George 1966-1967

Scope and Contents

Seven letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and George Murphy, United States Senator

Box 224, Folder 60

Muskie, Edmund S. 1961

Scope and Contents

Letter from Senator Edmund S. Muskie to Nick B. Williams. Sent to Otis Chandler with Nick Williams' handwritten notes about Muskie and Barry Goldwater.

Box 224, Folder 61

Nagano, Ann Hinsdale 1978

Scope and Contents

A letter to Otis Chandler from Ann Hinsdale Nagano, regarding a wedding announcement. Also in this folder is a note from Freddie Miller to Otis Chandler, and three letters of correspondence between Ann Hinsdale Nagano and Freddie Miller.

Box 224, Folder 62

Needham, Harper & Steers Advertising, Inc. 1980

Scope and Contents

Three letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Bradley H. Roberts, Vice Chairman of Needham, Harper & Steers Advertising, Inc.

Box 224, Folder 63

Nelson, Dorothy W. 1978 - 1979

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Dorothy W. Nelson, Dean and Professor of Law at the Law Center at USC.

Box 224, Folder 64

Nelson, Gene E. 1979

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Gene E. Nelson [Mrs. Robert A. Nelson], Past Regent of the San Clemente Chapter of the California State Society Daughters American Revolution.

Box 224, Folder 65

Nenow, Helen J. 1979

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Helen J. Nenow.

Box 224, Folder 66

Neumann, Robert G. 1968

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Robert G. Neumann, American Ambassador to Afghanistan and Otis Chandler. Topics include having Neumann at an editorial luncheon; hunting permits and the nature of hunting in Afghanistan; and the political situation in Afghanistan.

Box 224, Folder 67

Newcombe, Rick 1983

Scope and Contents

Memo from Rick Newcombe and response from Otis Chandler regarding an article in Muscle and Fitness magazine about Otis Chandler.

Box 224, Folder 68

New West Magazine 1977

Scope and Contents

A copy of a letter in which Otis Chandler was blind copied. The letter was sent to the Editor of New West Magazine, with an attached clipping from the magazine. The letter is about a story that New West Imagine ran about an employee of The Los Angeles Times that accidentally spilled a cup of coffee into a computer.

Box 224, Folder 69

New York Times 1961 - 1978

Scope and Contents

Seven pieces of correspondence. Five pieces, consisting of letters, a memo and a clipping, are in regards to the Los Angeles Edition of the New York Times. The sixth piece is a thank you letter from Arthur Ochs Sulzberger, President and Publisher of the New York Times, regarding the Los Angeles Times' support of the New York Times by joining the amicus brief in the Myron Farber case. The seventh piece is a letter from Gladwin Hil [Chief of the New York Times' Los Angeles Bureau] to Otis Chandler mostly regarding the rudeness of a Los Angeles Times employee, Del Taylor. Also in this folder is a clipping from the New York Times entitled "New York Times report to readers."

Box 224, Folder 70

Newhouse, S. I. 1979

Scope and Contents

A transcript of a telegram that was sent to S.I. Newhouse, Jr. and Donald Newhouse regarding the passing of their father, Samuel Irving Newhouse. The telegram was signed by Otis Chandler, Franklin D. Murphy and Robert F. Erburu.

Box 224, Folder 71

News Service 1971

Scope and Contents

Three pieces of correspondence regarding a possible lawsuit brought on by the Chicago Tribune, due to the merger of New York Times News Service and the Chicago Daily News Service. Two are memos addressed to Otis Chandler; one being from Nick Williams and the other from Robert C. Lobdell. Also included is a file copy of a conversation that Robert C. Lobdell had with Don Reuben, the Chicago Tribune Lawyer.

Box 224, Folder 72

Newsbeat with Clete Roberts 1981

Scope and Contents

A memo from Robert L. Flannes to the Communications Group, informing them that Otis Chandler will be interviewed by Paul Crosswhite on the "Newsbeat with Clete Roberts" program on KCET, Channel 28, on Tuesday, December 8, 1981.

Box 225

Publishers - Chandler, Otis

Box 225, Folder 1

Newsday 1971

Scope and Contents

Ten pieces of correspondence between Otis Chandler and employees of Newsday. The first set of letters are congratulatory and thank you letters between Otis Chandler and Tom Darcy, Newsday's political cartoonist, regarding Darcy's award for best cartoon from the Overseas Press Club, and Paul Conrad's recent Pulitzer. The second set of letters are correspondence between William (Bill) Attwood, Newsday's President and Publisher, and Otis Chandler, regarding syndication. The last set of letters are correspondence between Otis Chandler, Nick Thimmesch [Los Angeles Times Syndicate Columnist], Freddie [Frederica] Miller [Otis Chandler's Secretary], and Dave Laventhol [Newsday's Editor], which included a copy of the syndicate agreement between Nick Thimmesch and Newsday.

Box 225, Folder 2

Newsweek Article 1966-1967

Scope and Contents

Congratulatory letters to Otis Chandler regarding the article and cover story on him in Newsweek. Some letters have attached a copy of Otis's response.

Box 225, Folder 3

Ng'weno, Hilary B. 1978

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Hilary B. Ng'weno, Editor/Publisher of Stellascope Limited. Also in this folder is a letter from Jock Leslie Melville to Otis Chandler, about Ng'weno.

Box 225, Folder 4

Nixon, Richard 1960 - 1974

Scope and Contents

Twelve items. Nine pieces of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Richard Nixon. Also included is a five page copy of the endorsement of Richard Nixon for President, and a memo from an unknown author and a photocopy of one of the letters. The memo is attached to a copy of an article entitled "Hazards of Presidential Isolation," which discusses Nixon. The last item is actually a letter address to "Buff" [Dorothy Chandler] from Richard Nixon, thanking her for selecting his secretary, Rose Mary Woods, as one of the Women of the Year award recipients.

Box 225, Folder 5

Nixon, Richard - 1962 Election 1962

Scope and Contents

"Seven items, all are photocopies regarding the 1962 California Governor Election between Richard Nixon and Pat Brown, which consist of the following: A two page complaint from a reader, S. M. Forderer, with a note attached from FM [Freddie Miller] to Otis Chandler stating "of the now 82 letters I've read condemning us for the outcome of the election, this one alone has a new slant which might interest you." Also attached is a statement released by Otis Chandler on November 7, 1962. Correspondence between Charles S. Jones. which includes a statement released by Mr. Jones, which also includes a copy of a Los Angeles Times Article entitled "Shell Clamis Nixon Wages Gutter Attack," which was published on Sunday May 27, 1962."

Box 225, Folder 6

Norstad, Lauris 1963

Scope and Contents

Four items of correspondence, which include three letters and a telegram, between Otis Chandler and General Lauris Norstad, President of Owens-Corning Fiberglas International. Also in this folder is a two page copy of the Advance area Visitor's Log.

Box 225, Folder 7

O'Brien, Lawrence F. 1966

Scope and Contents

Three letters of correspondence. The first is from Freddie Miller to Honorable Lawrence F. O'Brien, United States Postmaster General. The second letter is to Freddie Miller from Ira Kapenstein, Special Assistant to the Postmaster General. The third is to Otis Chandler from O'Brien.

Box 225, Folder 8

O'Connor, Thomas F. 1979

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Thomas F. O'Connor.

Box 225, Folder 9

O'Malley, Walter F. 1963-1974

Scope and Contents

Four letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Walter F. O'Malley, Campaign Chairman of People for Peter Pitchess and President of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Inc.

Box 225, Folder 10

Orange County Satellite Plant 1964-1968

Scope and Contents

Correspondence, memoranda and photocopies of articles relating to the Orange County Satellite Plant. Topics include news plans, chasers, satellite study project, Orange County reception, contract agreement disputes, a reception list and a copy of Among Ourselves.

Box 225, Folder 11

Osborne, H. Durant 1978

Scope and Contents

A letter sent from Otis Chandler to H. Durant Osborne, Suburban Editor. Also in this folder is a letter sent out by Pat B. Anderson which announces Osborne's retirement.

Box 225, Folder 12

Ostenson, C.B. 1976 - 1978

Scope and Contents

Four letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and C. B. Ostenson. Also in this folder is a three page photocopy of an article from Forbes, that Ostenson sent as an attachment to one of his letter.

Box 225, Folder 13

Ostroff, Howard 1979

Scope and Contents

A letter to Otis Chandler from Howard Ostroff. Also in this letter is a response letter to Ostroff from Freddie Miller.

Box 225, Folder 14

Packard, David 1969

Scope and Contents

A letter from David Packard [U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense and Co-Founder of Hewlett-Packard] to Otis Chandler in regards to their recent visit.

Box 225, Folder 15

Pan American World Airways 1973 - 1974

Scope and Contents

Five letters to Pan American World Airways from Otis Chandler. Four were written to William T. Seawell, President and Chairman of the Board, and the fifth letter was addressed to the Board of Directors. On of the letters to Seawell is address marked personal and confidential.

Box 225, Folder 16

Pan Am Airlines - Moscow Flight 1968 - 1969

Scope and Contents

Approx. 25 items: exchange of several letters between OC and Harold Gray (Board Chair, Pan American World Airways) ; "Inaugural Flight Certificate" to "certify that Otis Chandler flew aboard PAN AM's direct Jet Clipper Service - New York to Moscow," 7/15/1968 ; other material related to the flight and the new service between NYC and Moscow.

Box 225, Folder 17

Parker, W.H. 1966

Scope and Contents

A letter to Otis Chandler from W.H. Parker, Chief of Police for the City of Los Angeles

Box 225, Folder 18

Parks, George B. 1978

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and George B. Parks. Also in this folder is a copy of a letter that Parks sent to Coach Ray Malavasi, and a note from Freddie Miller to Bill [Thomas.]

Box 225, Folder 19

Paschall, Robert H. 1979

Scope and Contents

A letter from Otis Chandler to Robert H. Paschall, of Robert H. Paschall & Associates, in response to a letter Paschall sent Chandler. Also in this folder is a note from Freddie Miller to Otis Chandler.

Box 225, Folder 20

Pauls, Rolf 1973

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Dr. Rolf Pauls, The Ambassador of Germany. Also in this folder is a letter from Constantin von Dziembowski.

Box 225, Folder 21

Pavlinski, Larry 1979

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Larry Pavlinski, U.S. Department of Transportation at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Box 225, Folder 22

Payavichien, Pongsak 1980

Scope and Contents

A congratulatory letter sent from Otis Chandler to Pongsak Payavichien, Editor-in-Chief of Matichon. Also in this folder is a letter from Gordon P. in regards to sending the congratulatory letter.

Box 225, Folder 23

Pearson, Drew 1968

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Drew Pearson and Otis Chandler regarding Pearson's novel "The Senator."

Box 225, Folder 24

Peking Bureau 1971

Scope and Contents

Three items which include a letter, a rough draft of the letter and a memo regarding asking the permission of Prime Minister Chou En-lai for the establishment of a Peking News Bureau.

Box 225, Folder 25

Pension Increase 1978 - 1979

Scope and Contents

"Approx. 55 items: letters to Otis Chandler (and some replies) from grateful ex-employees who had just been notified of an increase in their pension payments "

Box 225, Folder 26

Percy, Charles H. 1965-1967

Scope and Contents

Seven letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler from Charles H. Percy, United States Senator

Box 225, Folder 27

Phillips, Gordon 1977 - 1978

Scope and Contents

Three items of correspondence; a congratulatory letter sent from Otis Chandler to Gordon Phillips in the Promotion and Public Relations department; and a two page memo to Freddie Miller from Gordon Phillips, regarding the Special Cups. Also in this folder are two Polaroid pictures of the cups and a note from Freddie Miller to Otis Chandler.

Box 225, Folder 28

Pike, Katherine 1977

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Mrs. Thomas Pike [Katherine Pike].

Box 225, Folder 29

Pitchess, Peter J. 1961 - 1974

Scope and Contents

Four items consisting of three letters, a memo and a two page editorial from Sheriff Peter J. Pitchess. The editorial is attached to one of the letters and is a rebuttal to a Los Angeles Times editorial. The memo is attached to a draft letter written by Freddie Miller for Chandler's approval.

Box 225, Folder 30

Planning Commission 1964

Scope and Contents

A two page draft of a letter from Otis Chandler to Milton Emerson, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of San Marino.

Box 225, Folder 31

Playboy Magazine 1980

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Hugh M. Hefner, Editor-Publisher of Playboy Magazine. Also in this folder are two newspaper clippings about the "Freedom of the Press" exhibit.

Box 225, Folder 32

Plimpton, George A. 1974

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Mrs. Thomas Pike [Katherine Pike]. Also in this folder is a note from Freddie Miller to Otis Chandler.

Box 225, Folder 33

Pole, Rupert 1977

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Rupert Pole, Literary Executor of the Anais Nin Estate, regarding his wife Anais Nin and his mother Mrs. Lloyd Wright [Helen Taggart.] Also in this folder is a are notes from Digby Diehl to Freddie Miller and a note from Jean Sharley Taylor to Digby Diehl.

Box 225, Folder 34

Policies, News 1960-1970

Scope and Contents

Six items consisting of twenty-nine pages of correspondence about news policies.

Box 225, Folder 35

Posner, Irina 1977 - 1978

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Irina Posner, Producer at CBS News.

Box 225, Folder 36

Powis, Robert 1977

Scope and Contents

A letter fro Freddie Miller to Robert Powis, Chief Agent in the United States Secret Service, regarding a letter that James W. Duncan, Employment Supervisor for the Los Angeles Times, wrote to Janet Thompson when she inquired about a position. Also in this folder is a copy of the letter James W. Duncan wrote to Janet Thompson.

Box 225, Folder 37

Pressmen (1 of 2) 1963-1967

Scope and Contents

Correspondence pertaining to Union and activities and the Pressmen. which includes copies of the agreement reached. Split into two folders.

Box 225, Folder 38

Pressmen (2 of 2) 1963-1967

Scope and Contents

Correspondence pertaining to Union and activities and the Pressmen. which includes copies of the agreement reached. Split into two folders.

Box 225, Folder 39

Publisher's Anniversary Luncheon 1975

Scope and Contents

An itinerary for Otis Chandler's 15th Anniversary as Publisher luncheon.

Box 225, Folder 40

Pulitzer, Jr., Joseph 1966

Scope and Contents

Three letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Joseph Pulitzer, Jr., of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. One of the letters has a note attached to Freddie Miller from Rex Barley.

Box 225, Folder 41

Pulliam, Russ 1978

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Russ Pulliam. Pulliam send an attachment which consist of photocopies of articles he wrote about his father, Eugene C. Pulliam.

Box 225, Folder 42

Rasmussen, Helen 1978

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Helen Rasmussen, in which Rasmussen thanks Chandler for throwing annual parties for retirees.

Box 225, Folder 43

Reagan, Ronald 1966 -1967

Scope and Contents

Four letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Governor Ronald Reagan. One of the letters has two attachments.

Box 225, Folder 44

Reasons, George 1967

Scope and Contents

Three items of correspondence between regarding George Reasons. Two are letters to Reason from Otis Chandler, and one is a memo from UCLA.

Box 225, Folder 45

Reddin, Thomas 1967

Scope and Contents

Three letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Thomas Reddin, Los Angeles City Police Chief.

Box 225, Folder 46

Redmond, Charles R. 1988

Scope and Contents

A Times Mirror Management Bulletin addressed to Corporate Employees, announcing that Otis Chandler will permanently relocate his office from Times Mirror Square to Oxnard.

Box 225, Folder 47

Rees, Thomas M. 1974

Scope and Contents

A letter from Congress member Thomas M. Rees to Otis Chandler, thanking the Los Angeles Times for their endorsement.

Box 225, Folder 48

Renick, Leonard 1977

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Leonard Renick, of Phil Renick Cadillac. Attached to Renick's letter three pages of signatures from people that approved on Chandler's decision to ban pornographic advertising.

Box 225, Folder 49

Richardson, Elliot L. 1976

Scope and Contents

A letter to Otis Chandler from Elliot L. Richardson, Secretary of Commerce.

Box 225, Folder 50

Richardson, H. L. "Bill" 1978 -1979

Scope and Contents

Six letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and H.L. "Bill" Richardson, California State Senator. Attached to one of Richardson's letters are two pages of photocopied articles.

Box 225, Folder 51

Richelieu, Frank E. 1977

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Dr. Frank E. Richelieu, Minister of Church of Religious Science.

Box 225, Folder 52

Ridder, Herman Henry 1966

Scope and Contents

Six letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Herman Henry Ridder, Publisher of the Independent Press-Telegram.

Box 226

Publishers - Chandler, Otis

Box 226, Folder 1

Ridder, P. Anthony 1979

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and P. Anthony Ridder, Publisher of the San Jose Mercury News. Attached to Ridder's letters is a two page biography of Jim Campbell.

Box 226, Folder 2

Rimmer, Bryan 1978

Scope and Contents

A letter from Freddie Miller to Bryan Rimmer, of the Daily Mirror in London.

Box 226, Folder 3

Rivers, L. Mendel 1966

Scope and Contents

A letter to Otis Chandler from L. Mendel Rivers, M.C., Congress of the United States, House of Representatives.

Box 226, Folder 4

Roberts, Clete 1962

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Clete Roberts, of KTLA-TV. Also included in this folder is a two page transcript which is one of the subjects of the letters.

Box 226, Folder 5

Roberts, George 1980

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and George Roberts, Art History Professor at De Anza College. Also in this folder are two letters other letters regarding George Demont Otis. One letter is addressed to Harrison Otis Chandler from Grace V. Hartley, of the George Demont Otis Foundation. The other letter is a response to Hartley's letter from Lois L. Markwith.

Box 226, Folder 6

Robertson, Marilyn C. 1979

Scope and Contents

A letter to Otis Chandler from Marilyn C. Roberston regarding her late husband, Assemblyman Alfred W. Robertson. Also in this folder is a response letter to Mrs. Robertson from Freddie Miller.

Box 226, Folder 7

Robinson, Hugh G. 1980

Scope and Contents

Four letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Brigadier General Hugh G. Robinson.

Box 226, Folder 8

Robinson, Julie 1979

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Julie Robinson.

Box 226, Folder 9

Robinson, Le Roy 1978

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Le Roy Robinson.

Box 226, Folder 10

Robinson, Richard S. 1979

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Richard S. Robinson.

Box 226, Folder 11

Robowski, Helen F. 1979

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Mrs. Ernest Robowski [Helen F. Robowski].

Box 226, Folder 12

Rockefeller, Laurence 1980

Scope and Contents

Two items of correspondence, which include a letter and a mailgram, between Otis Chandler and Laurence Rockefeller, of Americans for the Coast.

Box 226, Folder 13

Rockefeller, Nelson A. 1964 - 1975

Scope and Contents

Ten items which include five letters from Nelson Rockefeller to Otis Chandler, a response letter from Otis Chandler to Nelson Rockefeller, two telegrams regarding Rockefeller and Hugh Morrow visiting the Los Angeles Times, a memo from Freddie Miller, and a two page memo from Otis Chandler to the Times Executives regarding how to handle any comments, questions and accusations regarding the [Nelson A.] Rockefeller editorial.

Box 226, Folder 14

Romney, George circa 1965

Scope and Contents

A letter to Otis Chandler from George Romney, Governor of Michigan.

Box 226, Folder 15

Rood, Rodney W. 1979

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Rodney W. Rood, Vice President and Assistant to the Chairman at Atlantic Richfield Company.

Box 226, Folder 16

Roosevelt, Jr., Franklin D.

Scope and Contents

A letter to Otis Chandler from Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr. Attached to the letter is a memo from Otis Chandler to Freddie Miller.

Box 226, Folder 17

Ross, Thomas B. 1980

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Thomas B. Ross, Assistant Secretary of Defense.

Box 226, Folder 18

Rousselot, John 1961

Scope and Contents

A letter from Otis Chandler to the Honorable John Rousselot, House of Representatives.

Box 226, Folder 19

Saeta, Philip M. 1973

Scope and Contents

Three letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Philip M. Saeta, Judge of Municipal Courts. Also in this folder are newspaper clippings; a rough draft of the letter sent to Saeta; and a note from Ed to Freddie Miller.

Box 226, Folder 20

Salazar, Ruben 1970

Scope and Contents

Twelve items which consist of letters and a copy of the eulogy that Otis Chandler gave at Ruben Salazar's funeral. Most of the letters are regarding the death of Ruben Salazar.

Box 226, Folder 21

Salinger, Pierre 1966

Scope and Contents

A letter to Otis Chandler from Pierre Salinger.

Box 226, Folder 22

Saltzman, Marvin L. 1968

Scope and Contents

Four letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Marvin L. Saltzman, Publisher of Letters Magazine. Also in this folder is a copy of the September 1968 issue of Letters Magazine, that was sent as an attachment with one of Saltzman's letters.

Box 226, Folder 23

San Juan, Javier 1980

Scope and Contents

Three letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Javier San Juan, of San Miguel International. Also in this folder are attachments sent by San Juan, which consist of a photocopy of an article, a press release, a copy of an FDA release sent out by the Associated Press, a letter sent to all of San Miguel imported beer distributor/wholesalers, and a page of facts about San Miguel Beer.

Box 226, Folder 24

Sargent, Wayne 1980

Scope and Contents

A letter from Otis Chandler to Wayne Sargent, Editor of The Sun. Its is in response to a letter that was sent to Sargent from Claudine Rich. A copy of this letter, with a note on the bottom to Chandler from Sargent, is included in this folder.

Box 226, Folder 25

Sarguis, Francis 1977

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Francis Sarguis, an attorney in Santa Barbara, regarding the coverage of the Skyhorse [Paul "Skyhorse" Durant] and Mohawk [Richard "Mohawk" Billings] case.

Box 226, Folder 26

Savage, Boyd 1978

Scope and Contents

A letter from Otis Chandler to Boyd Savage, The Los Angeles Times Automotive Advertising Sales Manager.

Box 226, Folder 27

Saxbe, William B. 1974

Scope and Contents

A letter from William B. Saxbe to Otis Chandler regarding their brief meeting prior to a luncheon.

Box 226, Folder 28

Scheer, Robert - Jews of Los Angeles Article Responses 1978

Scope and Contents

Letters written in response to a three part article published in the Los Angeles Times entitled "Jews of Los Angeles" by Robert Scheer.

Box 226, Folder 29

Schiff, Dorothy 1973-1974

Scope and Contents

Four letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Dorothy Schiff, Publisher of the New York Post. Also in this folder is a memo to William F. Thomas from Rob Wood, regarding Schiff's letter, and a copy of the article by Robert A. Jones that Schiff writes about.

Box 226, Folder 30

Schneider, Richard J. 1979

Scope and Contents

Three letters of correspondence with Richard J. Schneider regarding getting Otis Chandler's signature on a awards program. Original letter was sent to Otis Chandler, however Freddie Miller corresponded with Schneider.

Box 226, Folder 31

Schwartz, Marjorie 1979

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Marjorie Schwartz.

Box 226, Folder 32

Scranton, William W. 1980

Scope and Contents

A letter to Otis Chandler from William W. Scranton.

Box 226, Folder 33

Scripps, Charles E. 1980

Scope and Contents

Five letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Charles E. Scripps, Chairman of the Board of Scripps-Howard Newspapers.

Box 226, Folder 34

Seacat, Ellen R. 1977

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Ellen R. Seacat.

Box 226, Folder 35

See, Henry W. 1961

Scope and Contents

A letter from Freddie Miller on Otis Chandler's behalf to Henry W. See of BBD&O.

Box 226, Folder 36

Segerstrom, Henry T. 1977 - 1978

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Henry T. Segerstrom, of C.J. Segerstrom & Sons.

Box 226, Folder 37

Seidenbaum, Art 1967

Scope and Contents

Three items of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Art Seidenbaum. Items include a memo and two letters.

Box 226, Folder 38

Seldis, Mark 1978

Scope and Contents

A letter from Otis Chandler to Mark Seldis, the son of Henry J. Seldis, an art critic for the Los Angeles Times from 1960-1978.

Box 226, Folder 39

Sell, Ted 1973

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Ted Sell, regarding his resignation.

Box 226, Folder 40

Selzer, Carolyn 1980

Scope and Contents

A letter from Otis Chandler to Mrs. Fred C. Selzer [Carolyn Selzer].

Box 226, Folder 41

Shaw, Jay A. 1980

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Jay A. Shaw, President and Publisher of Connecticut Newspapers Inc. and Otis Chandler regarding speeches to be given by Chandler.

Box 226, Folder 42

Shea, James G. 1979

Scope and Contents

A letter, with an attachment, to Otis Chandler from James G. Shea, Vice President of Public Relations at Southern Pacific Company. The attachment is a program from A Special Evening Honoring Joseph B. Ridder.

Box 226, Folder 43

Shepard, Clay 1978

Scope and Contents

A letters from Otis Chandler to Clay Shepard, President of The National Management Association, Rockwell California Chapter, Space Club.

Box 226, Folder 44

Short, Robert 1983

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Otis Chandler and Robert H. Short, Chairman, Oregon Independent College Foundation, Inc., regarding Chandler speaking at the Annual Donors Recognition Dinner.

Box 226, Folder 45

Showman, Sybil 1977

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Sybil Showman. Also in this folder is a note from William F. Thomas to Otis Chandler, then it was forwarded to Freddie Miller.

Box 226, Folder 46

Shriver, Eunice 1967

Scope and Contents

A letter from Otis Chandler to Eunice Shriver. In the salutation it states "Eunice" but in the address it states "Mrs. Sargent Shriver.

Box 226, Folder 47

Shriver, Jr., Robert Sargent 1966

Scope and Contents

Four letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Robert Sargent Shriver, Jr., Director, Office of Economic Opportunity.

Box 226, Folder 48

Siegal, J. L. 1973

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and J.L. Siegal, General Manager at PSA Broadcasting, Inc. Also in this folder is a newspaper page from the Calendar section and a letter to Jim Bellows from Aleene MacMinn.

Box 226, Folder 49

Siegel, Barry 1978

Scope and Contents

A congratulatory letter from Otis Chandler to Barry Siegel in the View department.

Box 226, Folder 50

Silk, Arthur D. 1979

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Arthur D. Silk, M.D., Editor of the Bulletin of the Orange County Medical Association. Also in this folder is a letter from Freddie Miller to Arthur D. Silk.

Box 226, Folder 51

Silverman, Fred 1978

Scope and Contents

Four letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Fred Silverman, President and Chief Executive Officer at NBC. Also in this folder is a list of dinner attendants, which was an attachment from one of Silverman's letters.

Box 226, Folder 52

Simons, Jr., Dolph C. 1977 - 1980

Scope and Contents

Nine letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Dolph C. Simons, Jr., Editor and Publisher of The Lawrence Daily Journal-World.

Box 226, Folder 53

Slayden, James B. 1977

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and James B. Slayden, President of Robinson's.

Box 226, Folder 54

Slusser, W. Peter 1978

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and W. Peter Slusser, Senior Vice President of Paine Webber Jackson and Curtis.

Box 226, Folder 55

Small, Jean Alice 1980

Scope and Contents

Three items of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Jean Alise Small [Mrs. Len Small], Editor and Publisher of The Daily Journal. Items include a letter, a copy of a telegram, and a telegram.

Box 226, Folder 56

Smith, Mrs. Richard F. 1976

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Mrs. Richard F. Smith.

Box 226, Folder 57

Smith, Vi 1980

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence. The first is to Otis Chandler from Vi Smith, Auction Chairman for the Orange County Professional Chapter of The Society of Professional Journalists, Sigma Delta Chi. The other is a response letter to Smith from Donna Swayze.

Box 226, Folder 58

Snow, Jr., Crocker 1980

Scope and Contents

A letter to Otis Chandler from Crocker Snow, Jr., Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of WorldPaper. Also in this folder is a note from Tom Johnson regarding Snow.

Box 226, Folder 59

Soler, Frank G. 1979

Scope and Contents

A letter to Otis Chandler from Frank G. Soler, of The Gulf Companies.

Box 226, Folder 60

Sotomayor, Frank O. 1975 -1976

Scope and Contents

Three items of correspondence, which include two letters and a memo, between Otis Chandler and Frank O. Sotomayor, Copy Editor for The Los Angeles Times and teacher at the Summer Program for Minority Journalists. Also in this folder are three letters and two memos regarding the Summer Program for Minority Journalists.

Box 226, Folder 61

Soundings 1980 - 1981

Scope and Contents

A letter to Otis Chandler from John P. Turner, Publisher of Soundings. Also in this folder is a memo from Dow W. Carpenter, Jr. to Otis Chandler.

Box 226, Folder 62

Southern California Conference on the Media and the Law 1977

Scope and Contents

Items pertaining to the Southern California Conference on The Media and The Law, held in Santa Barbara from February 11-13, 1977. Items include an event brochure; six letters and a place card.

Box 226, Folder 63

Southern California Safari Club 1975

Scope and Contents

A letter to Otis Chandler from Max K. Hurlbut, President of the Southern California Safari Club.

Box 226, Folder 64

Spivak, Lawrence E. 1966

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Lawrence E. Spivak of Meet the Press.

Box 226, Folder 65

Sproat, Robert 1978

Scope and Contents

A congratulatory letter from Otis Chandler to Robert Sproat, of the Dallas Times Herald.

Box 226, Folder 66

Squibb Jr., J. Donald 1977 - 1978

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and J. Donald Squibb, Jr., Executive Vice President of Houston National Bank.

Box 226, Folder 67

Stall, Bill 1977 - 1978

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Bill Stall, from the Editorial Department. Other items in this folder include two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and James W. Whittaker, Leader of the 1978 American K2 Expedition. Whittaker includes a brochure of the expedition with his letter.

Box 226, Folder 68

Stanford University 1971 - 1976

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Otis Chandler and different individuals at Stanford University regarding a proposal for the establishment of the Chandler Center for Professional Journalism at Stanford University and regarding the establishment of a Professorship in the name of Harry and Norman Chandler. Items included letters, notes memos, a formal proposal, a history of the Chandler Family and Stanford University, a folder regarding Stanford University Professional Journalism Fellowships,

Box 227

Publishers - Chandler, Otis

Box 227, Folder 1

Steiger, Paul 1978

Scope and Contents

A congratulatory letter from Otis Chandler to Paul Stieger in the Business and Finance department for being part of both teams that won the Loeb Award and the Hancock Award.

Box 227, Folder 2

Stepp, Jr., J. Edd 1979

Scope and Contents

A letter marked Confidential and Privileged sent to J. Edd Stepp, Jr., Joseph A. Collins, and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, from Robert C. Lobdell, regarding Federal Trade Commission v. Times Mirror. Also in this folder are copies of articles and speeches.

Box 227, Folder 3

Sterling, J.E. Wallace 1980

Scope and Contents

A handwritten note to Otis Chandler from J.E. Wallace Sterling. Also in this folder is a typed out copy of the note.

Box 227, Folder 4

Stingley, Jim 1979

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Jim Stingley.

Box 227, Folder 5

Stockholder Meeting Speech Responses 1969

Scope and Contents

Six letters regarding Otis Chandler's speech at the Stockholders' Meeting held on May 28, 1969.

Box 227, Folder 6

Stone, Martin - Tribute to 1972

Scope and Contents

Six letters to Otis Chandler regarding the Tribute to Martin Stone, Chairman of the Board of Monogram Industries, Inc., by the Frances A. Wayne Chapter of the City of Hope. One letter is from Percy Solotoy, President of the City of Hope Board of Trustees. The other five letters are correspondence between Otis Chandler and Henry Gluck, President at Monogram Industries, Inc. Also in this folder are two copies of endowment opportunities, a memo from Imogene Butterfield to Freddie Miller, and a program of the event.

Box 227, Folder 7

Storey, Myra Rosemond 1975 - 1976

Scope and Contents

Three items of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Myra Rosemond Storey, which included two letters and a Christmas card.

Box 227, Folder 8

Strapac, John J. 1979

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and John J. Strapac. Also in this folder is a note from Freddie Miller to Bill.

Box 227, Folder 9

Stutsman Jr., Carl A. 1979

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Carl A. Stutsman, Jr., of the Law Offices of Hill, Farrer & Burrill.

Box 227, Folder 10

Sugarman, Burt 1979

Scope and Contents

A letter from Otis Chandler to Burt Sugerman.

Box 227, Folder 11

Sulzberger, Arthur Ochs 1980

Scope and Contents

Four letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Arthur Ochs Sulzberger, Publisher of The New York Times. Also in this folder a photocopy of an article and two letters from Elke Corley, secretary to Otis Chandler, to Sulzberger.

Box 227, Folder 12

Sweeney, Louise 1980

Scope and Contents

A letter from Otis Chandler to Louise Sweeney.

Box 227, Folder 13

Sweet, Robert W. 1967

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence to Robert W. Sweet, Deputy Mayor of the City of New York. One letter is from Otis Chandler and the other from Freddie Miller.

Box 227, Folder 14

Symington, James W. 1967

Scope and Contents

Two items: the original and a photocopy of a letter sent to Otis Chandler from James W. Symington, The Chief of Protocol, Department of State.

Box 227, Folder 15

Taublieb, Paul 1983

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Otis Chandler and Paul Taublieb, reporter for US magazine. Also, draft of article Taublieb wrote for US about Otis Chandler.

Box 227, Folder 16

Taylor, Stephen 1964

Scope and Contents

A three page letter from Otis Chandler to Stephen Taylor, the son of Walter Taylor, a friend and neighbor of Chandler, regarding Taylor's request to buy Chandler's 901 Porsche.

Box 227, Folder 17

Teper, Lonnie 1983

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Lonnie Teper and Otis Chandler in regards to an article Teper wrote about Chandler and submitted to Muscle and Fitness magazine.

Box 227, Folder 18

Thayer, Walter N. 1979

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Walter N. Thayer, President of Whitney Communications Corporation.

Box 227, Folder 19

Thieriot, Mrs. Charles de Young 1977

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Mrs. Charles de Young Thieriot [Barbara Mary Tobin]. Thieriot was the editor and publisher of the San Francisco Chronicle.

Box 227, Folder 20

Thieriot, Richard T. 1977 - 1980

Scope and Contents

Three letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Richard T. Thieriot. Two of the letters list Thieriot as the Editor and Publisher of the San Francisco Chronicle. The other letter list Thieriot as President of The Chronicle Publishing Company. Also in this folder is a response letter to Thieriot from Freddie Miller.

Box 227, Folder 21

Thomas, Bill 1967-1978

Scope and Contents

Four memos of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Bill Thomas. One is regarding the decline of West Magazine. The second is regarding a memo between Thomas and Tom Johnson. A copy of that memo is attached to the Chandler/Thomas memo. The last two are in regards to a project that Thomas and George Reasons worked together on.

Box 227, Folder 22

Thornton, Jimmy 1979

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Jimmy Thornton, Action Line Editor at the Evening Tribune.

Box 227, Folder 23

Time Inc. 1980

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Ralph P. Davidson, Vice President at Time Inc. Also in this folder is a photocopy of an newspaper article.

Box 227, Folder 24

Times Employees and Their Families 1960 - 1977

Scope and Contents

Thirty-one letters from Otis Chandler to Times Employees and their families. One of the letters is from Norman Chandler announcing Otis Chandler as publisher. Also in this folder is a document entitled "Personal from Otis Chandler."

Box 227, Folder 25

Times-Mirror Report 1962

Scope and Contents

A four page report given by Otis Chandler to the Times-Mirror in January 1962.

Box 227, Folder 26

Times Newspapers Limited 1980

Scope and Contents

Three letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and M.J. Hussey [Marmaduke James Hussey], Managing Director and Chief Executive of Times Newspapers Limited. Also in this folder are two letters and four memos regarding Hussey's visit.

Box 227, Folder 27

Toastmasters International 1979

Scope and Contents

A letter to Otis Chandler from Sherry Angel, Publications and Communications Manager at Toastmasters International. Also in this folder is a one page response from Chandler to a questionnaire that Angel sent to him.

Box 227, Folder 28

Torres, Art 1979

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Assemblyman Art Torres.

Box 227, Folder 29

Travelers Insurance Company 1980

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Morrison H. Beach, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Travelers Insurance Company.

Box 227, Folder 30

Trombley, William 1978

Scope and Contents

A congratulatory letter from Otis Chandler to William Trombley in the Metropolitan Staff.

Box 227, Folder 31

Tso, Jack B. 1978

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Jack B. Tso, Judge of the Municipal Court.

Box 227, Folder 32

Tunney, James J. 1974

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and James J. Tunney, Principal of Hollywood High School.

Box 227, Folder 33

Tunney, John V. 1969-1975

Scope and Contents

Five letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and California Senator John V. Tunney. Two letters are regarding a proposed newspaper exemption amendment to S. 408, the Fair Trade Repeal Bill. The other three letters are regarding Tunney's Los Angeles visit.

Box 227, Folder 34

Unionamerica, Inc. 1973

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Otis Chandler and Harry J. Volk of Unionamerica, Inc. in regards to Otis Chandler resigning from the Board of Directors of Unionamerica, Inc. due to Chandler being named as a defendant in an action brought in the Federal District Court for the Northern District of California by the Securities and Exchange Commission, relating to certain oil ventures and companies organized by John P. Burke.

Box 227, Folder 35

Unions

Scope and Contents

A copy of Chapter 17, page 45 from James Bassett's project book Life and Times of Los Angeles, regarding unions. Also included is a manila folder with a note from Otis Chandler to James Bassett regarding his comments about page 45.

Box 227, Folder 36

United Nations Association of the United States of America 1979

Scope and Contents

A two page letter to Otis Chandler from Paul Jabber, Ph.D, Survey Coordinator, and Leonard Vernon, President, of the United Nations Association of the United States of America.

Box 227, Folder 37

United Press International 1979 -1980

Scope and Contents

Seven letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Roderick W. Beaton, President and Chief Executive Officer of United Press International. Also in this folder are three letters of correspondence with Edward W. Estlow, President of Scripps-Howard Newspapers, regarding the United Press International deal; two pages pertaining to United Press International's un-audited consolidated summary of losses; a permit; a photocopy of rules of the California Commissioner of Corporations; a memo from Tom Johnson and a letter to Tom Johnson from Robert E. Page, Vice President and General Manager of United Press International.

Box 227, Folder 38

Unruh, Jess M. 1969

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Jess M. Unruh, Assembly Democratic Leader. Unruh attached to his letter a copy of Assembly Bill 325 and a digest of the bill.

Box 227, Folder 39

Vail, Thomas 1966 -1967

Scope and Contents

Five letters of correspondence. Two between Otis Chandler and Thomas Vail, Publisher and Editor of The Plain Dealer. The other three between Freddie Miller and Vail.

Box 227, Folder 40

Valenti, Jack 1964 - 1980

Scope and Contents

Five letters to Otis Chandler from Jack Valenti [Lyndon Johnson's "special assistant" and president of the Motion Picture Association of America]. Also in this folder is a two page photocopy of a Newsweek article dated September 22, 1980.

Box 227, Folder 41

Vietnam 1968 - 1970

Scope and Contents

Three items consisting of ten pages of photocopies of correspondence regarding Vietnam between Otis Chandler and the Henry Kissinger, Richard Nixon, V.H. Krulak, and Bob Gibson.

Box 227, Folder 42

Vietnam Editorial 1970

Scope and Contents

Correspondence regarding a Los Angeles Times editorial entitled "Get out of Vietnam NOW." Many of the letters are from other newspapers across the United States that reprinted the editorial in their own papers. Some letters have attached a response letter from Otis Chandler.

Box 227, Folder 43

Wain, Philip 1980

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Philip Wain, President of The Wain Foundation.

Box 227, Folder 44

Wallace, George C. 1967

Scope and Contents

Two items of correspondence regarding George C. Wallace. The items include a note to Otis Chandler from Freddie Miller and a letter from Bill Jones to Nick Williams regarding George C. Wallace and the The Wallace Campaign.

Box 227, Folder 45

Washington Journalism Review 1980

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Henry E. Cato, Jr., of the Washington Journalism Review. Also in this folder is a note from Gordon Phillips.

Box 227, Folder 46

Washington Post 1971

Scope and Contents

Three letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and both Benjamin C. Bradlee and Gerald W. Siegel from the Washington Post, regarding the appointment of Bill Thomas to the News Service Executive Committee in place of Bob Donovan.

Box 227, Folder 47

Watson, Philip E. 1966

Scope and Contents

A letter to Otis Chandler from Philip E. Watson, Assessor for the County of Los Angeles.

Box 227, Folder 48

Wayne, John 1964

Scope and Contents

Four photocopies of correspondence between Otis Chandler and John Wayne regarding Wayne's political and social views. Wayne analyzes (and criticizes) the Times' editorial policy. Otis Chandler also asks about good hunting spots in Baja, which they discuss. Includes a somewhat cryptic memo from OC's assistant Freddie Miller to OC and "RSR" about an ultra-right-wing publication called Western Destiny [edited by Willis Carto]; the tie of this item to John Wayne is unclear.

Box 227, Folder 49

West Magazine Discontinuation 1972

Scope and Contents

Eighteen pieces of correspondence from disappointed readers regarding the discontinuation of West Magazine. A couple of the letters have responses from Otis Chandler attached to them.

Box 227, Folder 50

Wetzel, Maggie 1980

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Maggie Wetzel [Mrs. Harry H. Wetzel], Executive President of The Amazing Blue Ribbon.

Box 227, Folder 51

Weyrich, Paul M. 1978

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Paul M. Weyrich, of The Committee for the Survival of a Free Congress.

Box 227, Folder 52

White II, Robert M. 1978 -1980

Scope and Contents

Three letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Robert M. White II, Editor and Publisher of the Mexico Ledger. Also in this folder is a newspaper clipping about Chandler's divorce, and another letter from White to Chandler, but on MacArthur Memorial Foundation letterhead. In this letter he asks Chandler to define what Duty, Honor, Country meant to him. Chandler sends his response as an attachment to one of his letters

Box 227, Folder 53

White House Fellows Program 1978

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and other items regarding the White House Fellows Program held on August 1, 1978.

Box 227, Folder 54

White House Investigation 1971

Scope and Contents

Four memos pertaining to the White House investigation of the Times Mirror.

Box 227, Folder 55

Widdis, Lawrence A. 1978 - 1979

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Lawrence A. Widdis.

Box 227, Folder 56

Wilchis, Frank R. 1979

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Frank R. Wilchis.

Box 227, Folder 57

Wilkinson Jr., Roy 1976

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Roy Wilkinson, Jr. Also in this folder is a note from Freddie Miller to Otis Chandler.

Box 227, Folder 58

Willens, Harold 1980

Scope and Contents

A memo to Otis Chandler, Tom Johnson and Bill Thomas, from Harold Willens. Also in this folder is an attachment to the letter of a photocopy of a New York Times article written by Willens.

Box 227, Folder 59

Williams, A.R. 1977

Scope and Contents

A letter sent to Otis Chandler from A.R. Williams, recent Publisher of The Winnipeg Tribune, regarding a possible job opportunity for his stepdaughter, Laurel Gonzales. Also in this folder is a response letter to Williams from Freddie Miller.

Box 227, Folder 60

Williams, Harold M. 1976

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Harold M. Williams, Dean at the Graduate School of Management at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Box 228

Publishers - Chandler, Otis

Box 228, Folder 1

Williams, Nick 1958-1970

Scope and Contents

Twenty-one memos of correspondence between Otis Chandler to Nick Williams regarding topics such as the five year outlooks, objectives, sports section, a major goof by Maggie and Jim Bellows, and his disappointment in West Magazine. Also in this folder is a memo from Freddie Miller and a memo to Mrs. Norman Chandler

Box 228, Folder 2

Wilson, Pete 1977

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Pete Wilson, Mayor of San Diego. Also in this folder is a memo to Freddie Miller from Louis B. Fleming.

Box 228, Folder 3

Wilson, William A. 1977

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and William A. Wilson, Regent for University of California.

Box 228, Folder 4

Wirtz, W. Willard 1966

Scope and Contents

A letter to Otis Chandler from W. Willard Wirtz, of the U. S. Department of Labor.

Box 228, Folder 5

Woman of the Year 1961 - 1971

Scope and Contents

An eight page copy of a speech given at the 11th annual Woman of the Year awards. Also in this folder is a copy of the 1971 Woman of the Year program, with a memo attached to from Donna Swayze to Jim [Bellows].

Box 228, Folder 6

Wood, Robert E. 1978 - 1980

Scope and Contents

Six items of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Robert E. Wood, of Minneapolis Star and Tribune Company. In the last letter sent by Wood, he is with Information Publishers, Inc. and attaches a copy of the press release of his promotion to the letter.

Box 228, Folder 7

Woodcox, Pamela 1980

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Pamela Woodcox.

Box 228, Folder 8

Woods, Rose Mary 1969

Scope and Contents

Four items. Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Rose Mary Woods, Personal Secretary to President Richard Nixon; a note from Freddie Miller to Otis Chandler; and a newspaper clipping about Woods' appointment.

Box 228, Folder 9

Woolfall, Graham H. 1979

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Graham H. Woolfall, a consulting architect.

Box 228, Folder 10

World Affairs Council 1973

Scope and Contents

A memo with a note attached to it of correspondence between Freddie Miller and Tony Day regarding the entertaining of potential visitors from the World Affairs Council.

Box 228, Folder 11

World Research, Inc. 1980

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Catriona Tudor, Editor of World Research, Inc. Also in this folder is a note from Donna Swayze and a three page report about World Research, Inc. put together by the San Diego bureau.

Box 228, Folder 12

Wright, Ben G. 1979

Scope and Contents

A letter to Otis Chandler from Ben G. Wright.

Box 228, Folder 13

Wyman, Eugene L. 1966-1968

Scope and Contents

Three letters of correspondence. Two letters to Otis Chandler from Eugene L. Wyman, of the Law Offices of Wyman, Bautzer, Finell & Rothman, in which he forwards to Chandler a copy of a letter sent to Hedley Donovan, Editor-in-Chief of Time Magazine, from Mayor Sam Yorty. The second letter also has a Yorty attachment along with a photocopy of an article. The third letter is to Wyman from Freddie Miller.

Box 228, Folder 14

Yeomans, Patricia Henry 1975 - 1978

Scope and Contents

Eleven letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Patricia Henry Yeomans [Mrs. Ed D. Yeomans, daughter of Bill Henry]. Also in this folder are numerous attachments that were sent by Yeomans regarding the Olympics and book publishing.

Box 228, Folder 15

Yew, Lee Kuan 1967

Scope and Contents

A letter to Otis Chandler from Lee Kuan Yew, Prime Minister of Singapore.

Box 228, Folder 16

Yorty, Sam 1966 - 1978

Scope and Contents

Eight items of correspondence in this folder. Two letters of correspondence between William F. Thomas [Bill Thomas] and Sam Yorty. A blind copy was sent to Otis Chandler. Yorty complains about not getting coverage on his television show and the fact that Otis Chandler stated that he missed him when Chandler saw him at a dinner. A letter, with an attachment, to Otis Chandler from Sam Yorty. A telegram to Otis Chandler from Sam Yorty. A press release two page press release from Sam Yorty's office with an attachment of his editorial cartoon about Chandler. A transcript of a commentary by Bill Bonds on KABC-TV. A transcript of the program Eleventh Hour News on KNBC-TV. A memo from Otis Chandler to Norman Chandler regarding a letter Yorty sent to Norman Chandler. The letter is attached along with a a two page photocopy of an article.

Box 228, Folder 17

Young, A.S. Doc 1976

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and A.S. Doc Young. Also in this folder are two notes of correspondence between Freddie Miller and William F. Thomas.

Box 228, Folder 18

Young, Joseph 1978

Scope and Contents

A letter sent from Otis Chandler to Joseph Young in the Dispatch department, regarding his promotion. Also in this folder is a the Los Angeles Times Management Bulletin announcing the promotion.

Box 228, Folder 19

Young Jr., Whitney M. 1967

Scope and Contents

Five items of correspondence regarding Whitney M. Young Jr. Items include two letters, a telegram and two notes.

Box 228, Folder 20

Young Jr., Mrs. Whitney M. 1976

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Mrs. Whitney M. Young, Jr. [Margaret Buckner Young], regarding a Paul Conrad cartoon.

Box 228, Folder 21

Younger, Evelle J. 1974 - 1978

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Otis Chandler and Evelle J. Younger regarding an editorial entitled "The Only Proper Course for Reinecke" that was published in the Los Angeles Times regarding Lt. Gov. Ed Reinecke. Also in this folder is a letter to Missy Chandler.

Box 228, Folder 22

Yutzey, Joyce 1978

Scope and Contents

A letter to Frederica [Freddie] Miller from Joyce Yutzey, Assistant Coordinator, Bureau of Public Affairs, Office of Public Programs.

Box 228, Folder 23

Ziff, Sid 1967

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Sid Ziff.

Box 228, Folder 24

Zimmerman, Jack 1980

Scope and Contents

Letter from Jack Zimmerman, Assistant Secretary - Treasurer for the Associated Oregon Industries Foundation, Inc. regarding Chandler's keynote address at the Second-Biennial Business Reporting Conference held on February 29, 1980.

Speeches 1959-1987

Scope and Contents

Speeches to various groups, including television interviews and conferences, arranged chronologically. Date range is 1959-1987.

Box 228

Publishers - Chandler, Otis

Box 228, Folder 25

Interview undated

Scope and Contents

This is a thirty page transcript of an interview given by Otis Chandler. The date and the whom the interview was given to is unknown.

Box 228, Folder 26

Foremen's Conference 1959

Scope and Contents

Speech given by Otis Chandler at the Foremen's Conference on Tuesday, May 12, 1959.

Box 228, Folder 27

Publisher's Acceptance Speech 1960

Scope and Contents

Speech given by Otis Chandler at the Publisher's Acceptance on April 11, 1960.

Box 228, Folder 28

Whittier Union High School District Journalism Banquet 1960

Scope and Contents

Speech given by Otis Chandler at Whittier Union High School District Journalism Banquet entitled "Opportunities in Today's Metropolitan Newspapers" on June 1, 1960.

Box 228, Folder 29

Foremen's Conference 1960

Scope and Contents

Speech given by Otis Chandler at the Foremen's Conference on October 21, 1960.

Box 228, Folder 30

Douglas Long Beach Management Club May Program 1961

Scope and Contents

Speech given by Otis Chandler at the Douglas Long Beach Management Club on May 17, 1961. Also in this folder is a the event's program with handwritten notes.

Box 228, Folder 31

Junior Achievement Dinner 1961

Scope and Contents

Speech given by Otis Chandler entitled "The Challenge of No Challenge," at the Junior Achievement Dinner on May 25, 1961.

Box 228, Folder 32

Western States Advertising Agencies Association Media Relations Dinner 1961

Scope and Contents

Speech given by Otis Chandler at the Western States Advertising Agencies Association Media Relations dinner on September 13, 1961. Also in this folder are two pages of excerpt from this speech and a letter to Howard Hoover, New York Magazine, from Otis Chandler's secretary, regarding her forwarding three copies of the speech to him.

Box 228, Folder 33

Foremen's Conference 1961

Scope and Contents

Speech given by Otis Chandler at the Foremen's Conference on September 29, 1961, entitled "Newspaper Potpourri."

Box 228, Folder 34

Los Angeles Rotary Club Address 1961

Scope and Contents

Speech given by Otis Chandler at the Los Angeles Rotary Club on October 6, 1961, entitled "In Defense of the Nation's Press."

Box 228, Folder 35

Yale Club and USC Newspaper Day Addresses 1962

Scope and Contents

A Speech entitled "The Future of Metropolitan Newspapers in the United States" given by Otis Chandler at both the Yale Club on March 21, 1962 and at the USC Newspaper Day on March 31, 1962. Also in this folder is a memo which states that this speech will be used on three different occasion because it's intended for non-newspaper people.

Box 228, Folder 36

Newspaper Personnel Relations Convention 1962

Scope and Contents

Speech given by Otis Chandler at the Newspaper Personnel Relations Conference in Los Angeles on June 28, 1962. Also in this folder is a clipping from the Los Angeles Times, Part 1, Friday, June 29, 1962 entitled "Automation Necessary, Otis Chandler Asserts," which is a short paragraph about the speech and the conference.

Box 228, Folder 37

Sales and Marketing Executives Association Dinner 1962

Scope and Contents

Speech entitled "The Challenge of Publishing" given by Otis Chandler at the Sales and Marketing Executives Association meeting on September 5, 1962. Also in this folder is the Sales and Marketing Executives Association of Los Angeles' September 1962 bulletin, which is announcing Otis Chandler's upcoming appearance.

Box 228, Folder 38

Foremen's Conference 1962

Scope and Contents

Speech entitled "The Challenge of Publishing" given by Otis Chandler at the Times Mirror Foremen's Conference on Friday, October 26, 1962. Also in this folder are four pages of editing suggestions.

Box 228, Folder 39

USC Journalism Award Banquet 1962 - 1973

Scope and Contents

Two copies of Otis Chandler's acceptance speech given at the USC Journalism Awards Banquet on Tuesday, October 30, 1962. One of the copies is incomplete. Also included are newspaper clippings about the event, tickets and RSVP card, an invitation, a two page fact sheet, and three letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Russell E. Ward [First Vice President, USC Journalism Alumni Association], regarding nominations for the 1973 awards. Attached to these letters are tickets to the event and a list of past recipients.

Box 228, Folder 40

Editorial Awards Dinner 1963

Scope and Contents

A copy of Otis Chandler's speech given at the Editorial Awards Dinner on January 30, 1963. Also included are newspaper clippings about the event; a thank you note from a attendee; a head table seating chart; a letter from Edward J. Reap to Ralph W. Harrison [Biltmore Hotel Banquet Manager] confirming the banquet details; a letter sent by Ralph W. Harrison to Edward J. Reap confirming the banquet and its menu, attached to this letter is a memo from Edward J. Reap to Nick Williams; a letter from Nick William's to Edward J. Reap regarding the banquet program schedule; a draft of a letter addressed to "Tom" from Otis Chandler and Nick William's informing "Tom" about the creation of the annual Los Angeles Times Editorial Awards; and two copies of the outline for the awards dinner.

Box 228, Folder 41

Newspaper Personnel Relations Association Convention 1963

Scope and Contents

Copies of speeches given by Otis Chandler and Robert Nelson at the Newspaper Personnel Relations Association in June 1963. Robert Nelson's speech is spiral bound. Also included in this folder are two memos regarding the reading of the speeches. One is addressed to "RLF" from "G" [George?], and the other to "George and Spence" from "RB".

Box 228, Folder 42

Editorial Awards Dinner 1964

Scope and Contents

Copy of a speech given by Otis Chandler and by Nick Williams at the Editorial Awards Dinner on January 29, 1964. Also included in this folder is a list of entrants listed by entry categories; a newspaper clipping about the event; and eight thank you letters from attendees/winners with one including a response from Otis Chandler.

Box 228, Folder 43

American Society of Newspaper Editors Convention 1964

Scope and Contents

Copy of a speech entitled "The Future of American Newspapering" given by Otis Chandler at the ASNE on April 17, 1964. Also included in this folder is a note stating "Press' Competition: 6/10/64".

Box 228, Folder 44

Times Mirror Company Annual Meeting 1964

Scope and Contents

Copy of a speech given by Otis Chandler to shareholders on May 12, 1964.

Box 228, Folder 45

Production Management Conference 1964

Scope and Contents

Two copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Production Management Conference held at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles on June 8, 1964.

Box 228, Folder 46

Annual Banquet of Sigma Delta Chi - Washington Chapter 1964

Scope and Contents

Copy of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Annual Banquet of Sigma Delta Chi, Washington Chapter, National Press Club in Washington, D.C on June 10, 1964.

Box 228, Folder 47

San Francisco Investment Luncheon 1964

Scope and Contents

Two copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the San Francisco Investment Luncheon on June 18, 1964. Also in this folder is a memo from Mrs. Norman Chandler [Dorothy "Buff" Chandler] regarding the suggested order of appearance of speakers for this luncheon, and a list of luncheon attendees.

Box 228, Folder 48

Association for Education in Journalism Annual Convention 1964

Scope and Contents

Copy of a speech entitled "What is the Proper role of the Large Metropolitan Daily Newspaper in Today's Changing Environment?", given by Otis Chandler when he accepted the Annual Citation of Merit Award which was presented by the American Society of Journalism School Administrators at the annual convention of the Association for Education in Journalism in Austin Texas on August 28, 1964. Also included in this folder is a copy of The Journalism Educator quarterly journal, which features this speech given by Otis Chandler.

Box 228, Folder 49

National Security Seminar 1964

Scope and Contents

Two copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the National Security Seminar, held by the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, in San Bernardino on November 2, 1964.

Box 228, Folder 50

Management Conference 1964

Scope and Contents

Two copies of a speech entitled "Management - Its Responsibilities and Its Future" given by Otis Chandler at the first meeting of the new, expanded Management Conference on November 13, 1964.

Box 229

Publishers - Chandler, Otis

Box 229, Folder 1

Publisher's Reception For New Employees 1964

Scope and Contents

Two copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Publisher's Reception For New Employees on November 24, 1964.

Box 229, Folder 2

Service Awards Program 1964

Scope and Contents

Copy of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Service Awards Presentation on December 4, 1964. Also in this folder is a three page script for the floor podium.

Box 229, Folder 3

Quest Club Dinner 1965

Scope and Contents

Copy of a speech outline given by Otis Chandler at the Quest Club Dinner in Bakersfield on March 10, 1965.

Box 229, Folder 4

Times Mirror Company Annual Meeting 1965

Scope and Contents

Copy of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Times Mirror Company Annual Meeting on Tuesday, May 11, 1965.

Box 229, Folder 5

Chrysler and American Motors Panel Discussion 1965

Scope and Contents

Three copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at a meeting with Chrysler and American Motors on June 2-3, 1965. The speeches vary a little. Also in this folder are 3 letters. One to Lee Hills, Detroit Free Press, in regards to obtaining back the copy of the speech that Otis Chandler had given him, since it was the only copy which contained additions and changes made at the last minute. The other two letters are correspondence between Otis Chandler and James S. Lyon, Executive Vice President and General Manager of The Observer, regarding Otis Chandler's speech and meeting.

Box 229, Folder 6

NAEA-CNAEA Convention 1965

Scope and Contents

"Seven copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the NAEA-CNAEA [Newspaper Advertising Executives Association - California Newspaper Advertising Executives Association] Convention in San Diego, California on June 24, 1965. Four of the copies are in a form of a pamphlet. The other three are stapled copies. Also included in this folder is a pamphlet detailing the events of the convention; a letter from Robert C. Pace, Secretary-Treasurer of NAEA, to Vance Stickell with a copy of the NAEA Digest attached to it; a letter from Clair B. Otis, 2nd Vice President of NAEA, to Otis Chandler thanking him for his participation at the convention; a letter from Clair B. Otis to Fenton Palmer, Zone Advertising Manager for the Los Angeles Times, informing Palmer of individuals that have been asked to be members of the Program Committee; three pages of correspondence between Clair B. Otis and Otis Chandler pertaining to Otis Chandler being asked to speak, Otis Chandler accepting the invitation, and Clair B. Otis thanking Chandler for accepting; two letters of correspondence between John S. Knight, President and Editor of the Akron Beacon Journal, regarding a request for a copy of Otis Chandler's speech and Otis Chandler's response by sending him two copies; a letter to Bernard P. Gallagher of The Gallagher Report Inc., from Otis Chandler in which he sends him a copy of his speech; three pieces of correspondence between Thomas V.H. Vail of The Plain Dealer, and Otis Chandler regarding Otis Chandler's speech, the third piece of correspondence is actually addressed to Charles T. Lipscomb, Jr. of the Bureau of Advertising, and that letter has a CC to Otis Chandler; two letters of correspondence between Harold Tucker, Vice President of Cresmer, Woodward, O'Mara & Ormsbee, Inc., regarding the speech; and two letters of correspondence, one from Seymour L. Linfield of The Diebold Group, Inc., to Otis Chandler requesting a copy of the speech, and a response from Otis Chandler's secretary RSR, sending him a copy on Otis Chandler's behalf."

Box 229, Folder 7

Sutro & Company Seminar 1965

Scope and Contents

Copy of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Sutro and Co. Seminar on California Corporations in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 27, 1965. Also in this folder are the invitation and the program for this seminar.

Box 229, Folder 8

Standard & Poor's Business Forum 1965

Scope and Contents

Two copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Standard & Poor's Business Forum Meeting in New York City on November 17, 1965. Also in this folder is a letter to Fred A. Stahl, President of Standard & Poor's Corporation, from Norman Chandler regarding sets of questions that are to be asked at the meeting, which are attached to this letter; the meeting's agenda and another copy of the set of questions.

Box 229, Folder 9

Service Awards Program 1965

Scope and Contents

A copy of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Service Award Program on December 2, 1965.

Box 229, Folder 10

Ford and General Motors Panel Discussion 1965

Scope and Contents

Two copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Bureau of Advertising, American Newspaper Publishers Association Annual Detroit Automotive Meetings with Ford Motors Company and General Motors Corp. on December 7, 1965 and December 8, 1965. Also included in this folder is a booklet containing the biographies of speakers and attendees.

Box 229, Folder 11

New York Society of Security Analysts Luncheon 1966

Scope and Contents

Two copies each of speeches given by Norman Chandler and Albert V. Casey at the New York Security Analysts Luncheon on Tuesday, January 11, 1966. Also in this folder is a memo from Dennis C. Stanfield regarding questions that will be asked at the luncheon; a memo from Paul Bertness regarding the outline of the luncheon; and a document entitled "Nation's Top Ten Newspapers in Circulation."

Box 229, Folder 12

Editorial Awards Banquet 1966

Scope and Contents

Four copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Editorial Awards Banquet on Friday, January 21, 1966. Three of the copies are typed. However one of them has hand written notes. The 4th copy is hand written. Other items in this folder include a list of awards and honors won in 1965 by Los Angeles Times Staffers; a memo from Freddie Miller to Otis Chandler regarding what kind of speech to give; a copy of the banquet's schedule, and a head table seating chart.

Box 229, Folder 13

Jewish Federation Council Annual Meeting 1966

Scope and Contents

Four copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Jewish Federation Council on Sunday, January 23, 1966. Two of the copies are drafts. Attached to the draft is a memo from Freddie Miller informing Otis Chandler on pertinent facts about the luncheon. Other items in this folder include are a copy of the Heritage Southwest Jewish Press and a newspaper clipping that refer to the award presented to Otis Chandler by the Jewish Federation Council.

Box 229, Folder 14

United Civil Rights Council Annual Banquet 1966

Scope and Contents

"A copy of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the United Civil Rights Council's annual banquet on Friday, March 25, 1966. Other items in this folder include a memo from Freddie Miller informing Otis Chandler that he has been chosen to receive an award from the United Civil Rights Council because of Watts coverage; a newspaper clipping about the banquet; a brochure for the United Civil Rights Council; and a one page summary of the United Civil Rights Council's background. "

Box 229, Folder 15

Times Mirror Company Annual Meeting 1966

Scope and Contents

Two copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Times Mirror Company Annual Meeting on May 10, 1966. One of the copies has handwritten notes. Other items in this folder include two invitations, one sent out by Norman Chandler and the other by Otis Chandler; a two page check list for the meeting; an itinerary for the meeting; a note card with the agenda of the meeting printed on it; a fifty-three page three ring bound summary of the meeting; a seven page document entitled "Opening of the Meeting"; two copies of a memo from Freddie Miller to Walter Africa regarding the Annual Meeting preparations; a three page memo from Albert V. Casey to Otis Chandler regarding the Annual Meeting and the Executive Conference which includes the two day schedule; a one page fact sheet for Norman Chandler with a photocopy of an article attached; a nine page fact sheet for Otis Chandler; a memo from Freddie Miller to Otis Booth regarding the Annual Meeting Preparation; a memo from Otis Chandler to Nick Williams regarding the Times Mirror Company Executive Conference; six letters and three memos sent out by Otis Chandler requesting attendance to the Annual Meeting; a page of thirteen questions of possible floor questions asked of Otis Chandler; a two page outline of the Report to Directors to be given by Otis Chandler; a one page summary of what was covered in last year's speech; the first page of Otis Chandler's speech; and a four page transcript of the article the Los Angeles Times printed about the Annual Meeting, attached to it is a copy of the newspaper article.

Box 229, Folder 16

Times Mirror Company Executive Conference 1966

Scope and Contents

"A copy of a speech entitled "The Los Angeles Times and the Newspaper Industry" given by Otis Chandler at the Times Mirror Company Executive Conference on Wednesday, May 11, 1966. Other items in this folder include are a memo from Otis Chandler to Nick Williams regarding the conference; two list of attendees to the Annual Meeting and the Executive Conference, one is two pages, includes titles and has handwritten notes on the backside; an itinerary for the Executive Conference for May 11, 1966; a four page memo from Paul Bertness to Mrs. Norman Chandler regarding his comments on the Annual Meeting and the Executive Conference; an itinerary for both days of the conference; a newspaper clipping from the Wall Street Journal about the meeting; half a sheet of paper regarding the details about transportation to the meeting; and two page yellow pad pages with hand written notes, also attached to these pages is a piece of paper also with handwritten notes on it. "

Box 229, Folder 17

Times Mirror Company Editorial Discussion Panel 1966

Scope and Contents

Two five page copies of a speech entitled "Our Future: Expansion and Innovations" given by Otis Chandler at the Times Mirror Company Editorial Discussion Panel at the Executive Conference on Thursday, May 12, 1966.

Box 229, Folder 18

American Society of Newspaper Editors Convention 1966

Scope and Contents

Copy of a speech entitled "What's Happening to Weekend Newspapers?" given by Otis Chandler at the ASNE on May 18, 1966. Also included in this folder is a two page itinerary; a two page attendance list; and four pages of correspondence in which one of them has a two page photocopy of an article as an attachment.

Box 229, Folder 19

Management Conference Annual Meeting 1966

Scope and Contents

Two copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Management Conference Annual Meeting on Monday, June 6, 1966. One of the copies has red underlining and hand written notes.

Box 229, Folder 20

Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations Annual Meeting 1966

Scope and Contents

Two variations of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations on Wednesday, June 8, 1966. Attached to one of the speeches is a fact sheet on the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations. Also included in this folder is a note from "SPC" to Freddie Miller regarding request for copies of the speech; ten letters written to Otis Chandler commenting on his speech, two are negative, two offer suggestion on how he can address the problems he stated in his speech and six are letters of praise, attached to one of the praise letters is a copy of a response letter from Otis Chandler; a program from the meeting; a copy of "News & Views on Human Relations" the Commission on Human Relations of Los Angles County newsletter; a one page fact sheet on the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations; newspaper clippings regarding Mayor Sam Yorty's loss in the elections and his attack on the Los Angeles Times and Otis Chandler regarding Chandler's speech; two pieces of correspondence between Mrs. Meyer Price Stern, Chairman of the Commission on Human Relations, and Otis Chandler, in which Stern thanks Chandler for attending and Chandler thanks Stern for being invited; four letters of correspondence between Rabbi Alfred Wolf and Otis Chandler regarding inviting Chandler to be the guest speaker, accepting the invitation to be guest speaker, and congratulations on winning the Pulitzer; attached to these last letters is a letter from John A. Buggs, Executive Director of Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations, expressing his delight in Chandler accepting the invitation to be guest speaker and he also relays information about the actual event.

Box 229, Folder 21

Publisher's Reception for New Employees 1966

Scope and Contents

Two copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Publisher's Reception for New Employees on Tuesday, June 14, 1966. One of the copies has handwritten notes. Also included in this folder is a note from Robert L. Flannes attached to a page recapping the attendance of the reception; a copy of the agenda; a memo from Bob Groundwater to Otis Chandler regarding information regarding attendees that Chandler requested; a memo from Otis Chandler to Otis Booth regarding the details of the reception; and a memo from Rex Barley to Freddie Miller informing Miller he will be out of town for the reception.

Box 229, Folder 22

Meet the Press Appearance 1966

Scope and Contents

A 22 page transcript from Otis Chandler's appearance on Meet the Press on July 10, 1966. Also in the folder is a transcript from a previous appearance on March 13, 1966 and a thank you letter from Lawrence E. Spivak from Meet the Press.

Box 229, Folder 23

Council for Periodical Distributors Association Annual Convention 1966

Scope and Contents

A copy of a speech entitled "Why A Newspaper in an Electronic Era" given by Otis Chandler at the Annual Convention of Council for Periodical Distributors Association on Wednesday, November 2, 1966. Also included in this folder is a memo from Freddie Miller to Paul Bertness regarding possible trade coverage of the speech.

Box 229, Folder 24

Lovejoy Convocation (1 of 2) 1966

Scope and Contents

"(Split into two folders.) Two copies of a speech entitled "Why A Newspaper in an Electronic Era" given by Otis Chandler at the Lovejoy Convocation on November 10, 1966. The copies vary a bit. Also included in this folder is a book entitled "Elijah Parish Lovejoy: A Remembrance"; a letter from Dwight E. Sargent, Harvard University Nieman Foundation for Journalism, informing Otis Chandler that he is sending him extra copies of the issue of Nieman Reports in which his speech was reprinted; a two page reprint of the speech from an unknown source; a three page reprint of the speech from the Nieman Report; two newspaper clippings regarding the event; a note from Morris Gelman, Broadcasting, sending a clipping from their periodical; a brochure-like note from Jim Mill, Western Manager of Advertising Age, sending clippings of the event to Otis Chandler; a letter and clippings from Steward V. Lancaster, Executive Editor of Pace Magazine, to Otis Chandler sending him an abridge copy of Chandler's speech; two pieces of correspondence from Richard N. Dyer, Assistant to the President of Colby College, one letter accepting offer of material to display and attached are clippings about the event, and the other letter about confirming Otis Chandler's acceptance of the award, with an attached announcement of the event; a memo from Otis Chandler to Nick Williams regarding a write up about the award, with a copy of the article attached; four pieces of correspondence between Freddie Miller and Richard Dyer, Assistant to the President of Colby College, regarding scheduling, requesting biographical material and photographs, and confirming arrival of said items; four pieces of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Robert E. L. Strider, President of Colby College, regarding informing Otis Chandler of his award and the rescheduling of the original date; a poster of the event; a page from a journal with a write up and a photograph of the event; two pieces of correspondence between John Golenor Gavin of Constructora Palo Alto, S.A., and Otis Chandler complimenting Chandler and the paper since he took over and Chandler thanking him for his compliments; a copy of The Times Mirror Company Progress; and two pieces of correspondence between Otis Chandler and John Jewett Garland, congratulating each other on honors awarded to them around the same time. "

Box 230

Publishers - Chandler, Otis

Box 230, Folder 1

Lovejoy Convocation (2 of 2) 1966

Scope and Contents

"(Split into two folders.) Two copies of a speech entitled "Why A Newspaper in an Electronic Era" given by Otis Chandler at the Lovejoy Convocation on November 10, 1966. The copies vary a bit. Also included in this folder is a book entitled "Elijah Parish Lovejoy: A Remembrance"; a letter from Dwight E. Sargent, Harvard University Nieman Foundation for Journalism, informing Otis Chandler that he is sending him extra copies of the issue of Nieman Reports in which his speech was reprinted; a two page reprint of the speech from an unknown source; a three page reprint of the speech from the Nieman Report; two newspaper clippings regarding the event; a note from Morris Gelman, Broadcasting, sending a clipping from their periodical; a brochure-like note from Jim Mill, Western Manager of Advertising Age, sending clippings of the event to Otis Chandler; a letter and clippings from Steward V. Lancaster, Executive Editor of Pace Magazine, to Otis Chandler sending him an abridge copy of Chandler's speech; two pieces of correspondence from Richard N. Dyer, Assistant to the President of Colby College, one letter accepting offer of material to display and attached are clippings about the event, and the other letter about confirming Otis Chandler's acceptance of the award, with an attached announcement of the event; a memo from Otis Chandler to Nick Williams regarding a write up about the award, with a copy of the article attached; four pieces of correspondence between Freddie Miller and Richard Dyer, Assistant to the President of Colby College, regarding scheduling, requesting biographical material and photographs, and confirming arrival of said items; four pieces of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Robert E. L. Strider, President of Colby College, regarding informing Otis Chandler of his award and the rescheduling of the original date; a poster of the event; a page from a journal with a write up and a photograph of the event; two pieces of correspondence between John Golenor Gavin of Constructora Palo Alto, S.A., and Otis Chandler complimenting Chandler and the paper since he took over and Chandler thanking him for his compliments; a copy of The Times Mirror Company Progress; and two pieces of correspondence between Otis Chandler and John Jewett Garland, congratulating each other on honors awarded to them around the same time. "

Box 230, Folder 2

Southern Newspaper Publishers Association Convention 1966

Scope and Contents

A copy of a speech entitled "Why A Newspaper in an Electronic Era" given by Otis Chandler at the Southern Newspaper Publishers Association on November 15, 1966. Also included in this folder is a clipping from the November 19, 1966 Ad Age, which discusses Otis Chandler's speech; four pieces of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Edward L. Gaylord, Executive Vice President of Oklahoma Publishing Company, requesting Otis Chandler as speaker, Otis Chandler accepting, Edward L. Gaylord thanking Otis Chandler for accepting, traveling to make the speech, and apologizes for the turnout [three of the letters are attached along with a memo from Freddie Miller to Otis Chandler, as a refresher about the presentation]; a newspaper clipping regarding the speech; memos between Otis Chandler and Nick Williams regarding ideas on what to right the speech about; a letter to Edward L. Gaylord, Executive Vice President of Oklahoma Publishing Company, from Freddie Miller requesting additional information about the Southern Newspaper Publishers Association for Otis Chandler for preparation of the speech; and a two page letter from Claude V. Capers, Manager in the Labor Relations Department at the Southern Newspaper Publishers Association, in which he sending the information requested.

Box 230, Folder 3

Women of the Year Awards Presentation 1966

Scope and Contents

Three copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Women of the Year Awards on Monday, December 12, 1966. One has red markings, another the last page is missing. Also included in this folder is a list of the women being awarded.

Box 230, Folder 4

Service Awards Program 1967

Scope and Contents

Two copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the 1966 Service Awards honoring three employees who have completed 45 years of service . The copies vary a bit. Also included in this folder are invitations, one handwritten the other printed with envelope; a three page document comparing the 1965 and 1966 ceremonies; a two page memo from Fred Cheuvront to Robert L. Flannes regarding service anniversaries and eligible employees for the award; a one page itinerary of the event; and three pages from the speech that announce the recipients of the award.

Box 230, Folder 5

Publisher's Reception for New Employees 1967

Scope and Contents

Two copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Publisher's Reception for New Employees on Tuesday, January 24, 1967. One of the copies has red markings. Also included in this folder is an agenda; a memo from Otis Chandler regarding the reception; a list of to whom the memo is to be sent to; another copy of the memo, however this one is addressed to Rex Barley and has a note from Otis Chandler attached to it. Chandler is informing Barley that he is aware that he will not be attending the reception, but he is still passing this memo along for the information of his employees.

Box 230, Folder 6

Marlborough School Assembly Program 1967

Scope and Contents

Two copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Marlborough School on Wednesday, February 8, 1967. One of the copies has a cover sheet.

Box 230, Folder 7

San Francisco Security Analysts Presentation 1967

Scope and Contents

Copy of a speech given by Otis Chandler at before San Francisco Security Analysts on February 21, 1967. Also in this folder a memo to Freddie Miller from Paul N. Bertness regarding the speech; a letter from Richard A. Holman, Publisher, The Wall Street Transcript, to Otis Chandler informing him that his speech was selected for reprint and attached a copy of the reprint; a four page document regarding the 1966 Highlights of the Times Mirror Company; and a copy of a speech (in a pamphlet) given by Albert V. Casey, President, The Times Mirror Company, entitled "The Knowledge Industry: Today and Tomorrow."

Box 230, Folder 8

Times Pressmen Address 1967

Scope and Contents

Copy of a speech given by Otis Chandler at before Times Pressmen on March 12, 1967 regarding union membership.

Box 230, Folder 9

"Just No More Please" 1967

Scope and Contents

A copy of a speech delivered by Otis Chandler in May 1967. It is unknown where it was given.

Box 230, Folder 10

Times Mirror Company Annual Meeting 1967

Scope and Contents

Copy of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Annual Meeting on May 9, 1967. Also included in this folder is a three page program schedule with a note attached to it from Paul N. Bertness to Otis Chandler; a list of questions and answers about the Los Angeles Times; a list of questions and answers about Publishers Paper Company; handwritten notes about satellite plants; two copies of scripts of the meeting; a copy of the speech given by Albert V. Casey; two copies of the invitation sent to employees that were shareholders, attached to them is a memo from Robert L. Flannes to Management Personnel advising them to allow employee shareholders to attend the meeting; a memo from Robert F. Erburu regarding proxy statements, with a copy of the statement attached to the memo; and a letter inviting Otis Chandler to the meeting sent by Norman Chandler, its signed "Dad."

Box 230, Folder 11

Columbia University Journalism Day 1967

Scope and Contents

Material related to a acceptance speech given by Otis Chandler at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism's Journalism Day Luncheon on June 5, 1967. He was presented with the Columbia Journalism Award. Items in this folder are two copies of a press release put out by Columbia University's News Office about the award; two items of correspondence between Grayson Kirk,President, Columbia University, and Otis Chandler; two items of correspondence, one a letter and the other a newspaper clipping with a message typed on it, between Arthur S. Wenzel and Otis Chandler, Otis Chandler thanks Arthur S. Wenzel for congratulating him on the award; four congratulatory letters to Otis Chandler with a note attached stating that although the letters aren't initialed, they have been read; a letter from Edward W. Barrett, Dean, Columbia University, regarding some of the remarks Otis Chandler made and also to forward him a copy of the citation; a letter from Otis Chandler to Edward W. Barrett, thanking him for the award; a leaflet from the American Newspaper Publishers Association mentioning the award; a newspaper clipping from Oakland's Tribune; a one page fact sheet on Columbia University; a copy of a telegram from Edward W. Barrett to Otis Chandler informing Otis Chandler of the award; two letters of correspondence between Edward W. Barrett and Otis Chandler confirming the date of the luncheon, attendance and the last minute details; and a letter from Mrs. Winifred Doble, Conference Assistant to the Dean, Columbia University, to Otis Chandler requesting names and address of people that Otis Chandler may want present at the luncheon.

Box 230, Folder 12

San Jose State College Commencement Address 1967

Scope and Contents

Three copies of a speech entitled "The Great Race: Survival" given by Otis Chandler at the San Jose State College Commencement on June 5, 1967. Items in this folder are a letter to Mrs. Murial K. Lorenz, Administrative Assistant to the President, San Jose State College, from Freddie Miller, regarding requested reprints; a memo from Otis Chandler to Art Seidenbaum, requesting ideas for speech; a thank you letter from Robert D. Clark, San Jose State, to Otis Chandler; a newspaper clipping from the San Jose Mercury regarding the speech; a letter, with an invitation attached, from George W. Milias, Chairman, California Legislature Assembly committee on State Personnel and Veterans Affairs, to Otis Chandler, sending his regrets on not being able to attend the reception in honor of Otis Chandler; a thank you letter from Mrs. Murial K. Lorenz, Administrative Assistant to the President, San Jose State College, to Freddie Miller, also discussing the reception honoring Otis Chandler; four letters stapled together of correspondence between Mrs. Murial K. Lorenz, Freddie Miller, Robert D. Clark, and Otis Chandler, regarding details about Otis Chandler's biographical information and statistics for academic regalia; a newspaper clipping from the Oakland Tribune announcing Otis Chandler's speech; and a memo from Freddie Miller to Irving Bengelsdorf regarding an article he wrote which is the basis of Otis Chandler's speech.

Box 230, Folder 13

Claremont Men's College Public Affairs Forum 1967

Scope and Contents

Three copies of a speech entitled "The Credibility Gap" given by Otis Chandler at the Claremont Men's College Public Affairs Forum on November 2, 1967. Other items in this folder are a newspaper clipping about the speech from the Claremont Courier; a thank you letter from George C.S. Benson, President of Claremont Men's College; a thank you letter from Stanton P. Welsh; two letters from Tom Skiles, Director of Public Relations at Claremont Men's College, one is an introduction letter and the other a thank you letter; a memo from Freddie Miller providing Otis Chandler with background information about the College; two items of correspondence between Peggy Gonzales of the Claremont Courier, and Otis Chandler regarding the article written about him; a letter to Freddie Miller from Tom Skiles regarding a schedule change; two letters of correspondence between Robert L. Emett, President of Emett & Chandler, and Otis Chandler about possibly making an appearance at the Claremont Colleges, two letters from W.F. Moore, Assistant to the President of Claremont Men's College, acknowledging Otis Chandler acceptance to appear at the colleges and also requesting a photograph and biographical information; and a pamphlet announcing the speakers for the ninth annual offering of the Public Affairs Forum.

Box 230, Folder 14

Publisher's Reception for New Employees 1967

Scope and Contents

A copy of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Publisher's Reception for New Employees on Tuesday, November 7, 1967. Other items in this folder include a transcript of the slideshow that was presented; a copy of the program sequence; two copies of a memo sent out from Otis Chandler regarding the reception and the list of the executives that the memo is to be sent to.

Box 230, Folder 15

Young President's Organization Meeting 1967

Scope and Contents

Items related to a speech that Otis Chandler gave at the Young President's Organization Meeting on November 8, 1967. Items in this folder included two copies of a memo from Freddie Miller to Otis Chandler, Nick Williams, Robert Gibson and Ed Guthman, regarding the details of the event; the meeting notice; a memo from Paul Bertness to Loren Hibler regarding staff duty details; two memos of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Charles I. Schneider, regarding praises about the event and possibility of Otis Chandler's membership; a memo from Charles I. Schneider to Nick Williams, Bob Gibson and Ed Guthman, in regards to pamphlets about the organization he is sending to them along with the memo; a memo from Mrs. Norman Chandler [Dorothy "Buff" Chandler] to Charles I. Schneider, regarding her approval of hosting a Young' President's Organization event.

Box 230, Folder 16

Sigma Delta Chi Annual Convention 1967

Scope and Contents

Three copies of a speech, entitled "The Greater Responsibility" given by Otis Chandler at the Sigma Delta Chi Annual Convention on Thursday, November 16, 1967. One of the copies has a cover sheet. Other items in this folder include a bag full of newspaper clippings; a telephone message from Professor Stephen Slingsby of Cal State College [Cal State Los Angeles]; two letters of correspondence between John V. Lindsay and Otis Chandler, regarding thank yous and whether a copy of the speech was sent to members of the Commission on Civil Disorder; five letters of thank yous and praises about the speech, one letter has attached a response from Freddie Miller; six pieces of correspondence requesting a copy of the UCLA readership study that Otis Chandler mentioned in his speech, two of the letters are responses to the inquiries; two letters of correspondence with John Cowles, Jr., Editor of the Minneapolis Tribune, in which Otis Chandler asks for a copy of the introduction that John Cowles, Jr. wrote, and John Cowles, Jr. responds and attaches a copy of the introduction; two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Felix R. McKnight, Co-Publisher and Editor of the Dallas Times Herald, a piece he just wrote regarding Otis Chandler's speech; two pieces of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Russell E. Hurst, Executive Officer of Sigma Delta Chi, in which a certificate of appreciation is being sent; a letter from Lyle L. Erb, Editor of Seminar, to Otis Chandler, asking for permission to reprint the speech and Freddie Miller responding in a separate letter stating it was fine and sent to Lyle L. Erb a copy of the speech and a glossy photograph of Otis Chandler; two copies of Seminar in which the speech was reprinted in; handwritten notes on a manila folder, only half the folder is included; a letter to Leonard Inskip, of the Minneapolis Tribune, from Freddie Miller regarding speeches, biographical information and photographs requested; a letter from Dale A. Jensen, Chairman of the Promotion Committee of the Sigma Delta Chi National Convention, requesting an advanced copy of the speech, and a letter from Freddie Miller in response stating that its not standard policy to send out advanced copies of the speech, but that Otis Chandler would have many on hand to distribute; five letters of correspondence between Bernie Ridder, Publisher of St. Paul Dispatch and Pioneer Press, and Otis Chandler regarding his possible accommodations while in town; a letter from Stuart Baird, Office of Information Services at Macalester College, offering transportation services; two letters from Robert M. White II, Editor and Publisher of Mexico Evening Ledger, thanking him and providing brief details about the speech requirements; four pages of handwritten notes of the speech; and a one page trip itinerary.

Box 230, Folder 17

Women of the Year Awards Presentation 1967

Scope and Contents

A copy of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Women of the Year award ceremony on December 11, 1967. Also included in this folder is a promotion schedule; handwritten notes on a piece of paper; a two page outline of presenters; a three page list of past women of the year who are attending the presentation; a six page list of award winners listed by category; a note to Freddie [Miller] listing the wives of the city official that are attending; a nine page list of previous winners; a note to Freddie Miller with the information on her Woman of the Year and instructions on what to do with her; a list of the 1967 Women of the Year honorees and their hostesses; and a seating chart listing the introducer, the honoree and their hostess.

Box 230, Folder 18

Service Awards Program 1967

Scope and Contents

A copy of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Service Awards program on December 13, 1967. Also included in this folder is a photocopy of a handwritten "Actual Time" schedule for the 1966 awards; a memo from Fred Cheuvront to Freddie Miller regarding the auditorium seating plan; a handwritten note to Freddie Miller from Richard S. Robinson; two memos from Fred Cheuvront to Robert L. Flannes, one regarding service awards and ceremony for executives and the other regarding the program outline; a memo from Otis Chandler to Management Personnel informing them of allowing awardees to leave early; a memo from Helen Brown listing the 1968 retirements; an outlined program for the 1967 service awards; a seating chart.

Box 230, Folder 19

Speeches By Others 1968

Scope and Contents

Three speeches delivered in 1968 by James Russell Wiggins, Sherman B. Chickering, and Al Neuharth. The speech given by Neuharth has two letters of correspondence attached to it between Neuharth and Otis Chandler.

Box 231

Publishers - Chandler, Otis

Box 231, Folder 1

Stanford University Distinguished Alumnus Address 1968

Scope and Contents

Three copies of a speech entitled "Can We Believe Washington" given by Otis Chandler at the Distinguished Alumnus Lecture at Stanford University on March 4, 1968. Also included in this folder are two copies of Seminar, A Quarterly Review for Newspapermen, which reprinted the speech; a copy of the Stanford Alumni Almanac which includes a reprint of the speech; twenty-four original and photocopies of newspaper clippings about the speech; a three page tentative schedule; two copies of a two page tentative schedule revised on 2/16/68; a dinner guest list with hand writing on it; a memo from Jeff Littleboy, Associate Editor for News and Publication Service at Stanford University, asking for an advance copy of the speech; a thank you letter from Clifford F. Weigle, Executive Head at Stanford University, thanking Otis Chandler for the visit, attached to the letter is the response letter from Otis Chandler; two letters of correspondence between Clifford F. Weigle and Freddie Miller, regarding the possibility of Otis Chandler holding seminars with students; three letters of correspondence, two are from Lyle L. Erb, editor of Seminar, in which he requests a copy of the speech and the other letter is a thank you letter, and the third letter is Freddie Miller responding and providing a copy of the speech; a memo from Robert C. Lobdell to Otis Chandler asking him is he is considering publishing his speech; three congratulatory letters; nine items of correspondence requesting copies of the speech, five letters are request, the other four of the letters are response letters attached to the request; a thank you letter from Ross Williams, an attorney, in regards to the receipt of a copy of the speech; a letter from Herbert Brucker, Director of Professional Journalism Fellowships at Stanford University, in regards to the speech topic and he also sends him a copy of an article; thirteen letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler, Freddie Miller and Lyle M. Nelson, Director of University Relations at Stanford University, regarding the details of the trip and the speech; and eight letters of correspondence to Otis Chandler, regarding the day of the speech and his responses to them.

Box 231, Folder 2

Sutro and Company Seminar 1968

Scope and Contents

Two copies and a draft of a speech given by Otis Chandler at Sutro and Company seminar on March 22, 1968. Also in this folder a letter from Felix Juda, of Sutro & Co., thanking him for presenting and a response from Otis Chandler; and a suggested outline memo from Mrs. Norman Chandler [Dorothy Chandler].

Box 231, Folder 3

Los Angeles Society of Financial Analysts Presentation 1968

Scope and Contents

Two copies and a draft of a speech given by Otis Chandler to the Los Angeles Society of Financial Analysts on April 4, 1968. Also in this folder two letters of correspondence between Kenneth E. Gerhardt, President of The Los Angeles Society of Financial Analysts, and Otis Chandler in which they thank each other.

Box 231, Folder 4

Western States Advertising Agencies Association Annual Award Testimonial Luncheon 1968

Scope and Contents

Five copies of a speech entitled "Have I Ever Lied To You? (With Apologies To Art Buchwald)" given by Otis Chandler to the Western States Advertising Agencies Association on April 5, 1968. Two of the copies are reprints from California Publisher. Also in this folder is an introduction by Vance Stickell; eight congratulatory letters, two of them have responses from Otis Chandler; two letters from Robert E. Brandson, President of the Western States Advertising Agencies Association, one thanks Otis Chandler for his time and provides details about the reception, and the other is notifying Otis Chandler that he has been chosen as their Man of the Year; a letter to Freddie Miller from Ruth Oreck, Executive Secretary at Western States Advertising Agencies Association, providing information about the head table; two different copies of Westword, the official publication of the Western States Advertising Agencies Association; an invitation for the 1967 awards luncheon; an invitation for the awards ceremony honoring Otis Chandler, along with a memo from John Gall to Van Stickell listing 14 names and it also has handwritten notes. nine newspaper and magazine clippings regarding the award; three Western Union congratulatory telegrams; and a phone message taken by Freddie Miller.

Box 231, Folder 5

Rotary Club of Pasadena Meeting 1968

Scope and Contents

A note is in the file that states "No speech prepared. OC [Otis Chandler] spoke ad lib with a Q & A session following." The note is signed "f" [Freddie Miller]. Also in this file are two letters; a letter from Richard G. Davidson, Program Chairman of the Rotary Club of Pasadena, confirming a phone conversation regarding the speech and also requesting biographical information. The other letter is from Freddie Miller to Richard G. Davidson, responding to his request.

Box 231, Folder 6

Times Mirror Company Annual Meeting 1968

Scope and Contents

A copy of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Times Mirror Company Annual Meeting on Wednesday, May 22, 1968. Also included in this folder is an invitation to the meeting; two copies of the official agenda; a two page check list; three copies of a five page corporate attendance list, however one of them has a Management Conference Agenda attached to it, and the other has the Management Conference and Annual Meeting Schedule attached to it.; a thirteen page meeting script; a tentative agenda for the afternoon session; a luncheon list; a copy of the revised program; a draft copy of the remarks by Albert V. Casey; a letter from Robert F. Erburu to Otis Chandler informing Chandler of the meeting; a memo from Edward J. Reap to Paul Bertness regarding his absence from the meeting and the slide show presentation; two memos from Mrs. Norman Chandler [Dorothy "Buff" Chandler] to Richard S. Robinson regarding the Sun Company, the Orange Coast Publishing Company and 1967 Annual Report; a one page document regarding legalities regarding the Sun Company; and a memo from Robert D. Nelson to Mrs. Norman Chandler [Dorothy "Buff" Chandler] regarding the 1967 Annual Report.

Box 231, Folder 7

Management Conference Annual Banquet 1968

Scope and Contents

Two copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Management Conference Annual Banquet on Tuesday, June 11, 1968. One of the copies is underlined in red and has hand written notes scribble on it. Also in this file is a two page copy of the agenda and a reminder notice from Milt Goldwasser regarding Banquet reservations.

Box 231, Folder 8

Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Membership Luncheon 1968

Scope and Contents

A copy of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce on Friday, June 14, 1968. Also in this file is a flyer for the luncheon; a thank you letter from Henry T. Segerstrom, Segerstrom Industrial District; two pieces of correspondence, the first a letter from Dom Flamm, Southern California Public Relations Manager of Philco-Ford Corp., praising Chandler on his speech and also forwarding him a brochure, and the second letter is Chandler's response letter thanking Flamm for the praise and the brochure; four items which consist of three memos or correspondence between Freddie Miller and Ted Weeger regarding the possibility of Otis Chandler being speaker, and the fourth item is a letter is a letter from Ben Paschall, Manager of the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce, thanking him accepting the invitation to be a speaker and also providing information about the city and the organization; and two items, one is a letter from Ben Paschall to Freddie Miller regarding the head table seating arrangement, and the second item is the actual head of table seating arrangement list.

Box 231, Folder 9

Meet the Press Appearance 1968

Scope and Contents

There is no copy of a speech in this file. Only correspondence regarding Otis Chandler's appearance on Meet the Press on August 3, 1968. Six letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Lawrence E. Spivak, of Meet the Press, regarding travel arrangements and details about the program, also a letter informing Chandler that the show was well received; a letter to Lawrence E. Spivak from Freddie Miller, informing him where he can purchase clips which he inquired about in a letter to Otis Chandler; two pieces of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Henry "Hank" Rieger, Director of Press and Publicity at the National Broadcasting Company, Inc., regarding press photos from the show; and two pieces of correspondence between Libby Martini and Otis Chandler, in which Libby Martini praises Otis Chandler on his appearance and he thanks her.

Box 231, Folder 10

Publisher's Reception for New Employees 1968

Scope and Contents

Five copies of the speech given by Otis Chandler at the Publisher's Reception for New Employees on Tuesday, September 24, 1968. They are all in different formats and one is actually only a paragraph from the speech. Also in this folder is a two page copy of the speech given at the November 7, 1967 Publisher's Reception. It's attached to two identical memos, that are addressed to Dan Moore and Vance Stickell; a two page list of the number of invitations sent out, number that accepted and the number that actually attended from each department; an outline of the program sequence, its all marked up with red ink; three notes; and an eight page transcript of the slide cues from the presentation.

Box 231, Folder 11

Polytechnic School Gym Dedication 1968

Scope and Contents

A copy of the speech given by Otis Chandler at the Polytechnic School Gym Dedication on October 11, 1968. Also in this folder is a thank you letter from David K. Robinson, President of the Board of Trustees at Polytechnic School; a two page memo to Dan Moore from Jan Rouse, Director of Development at Polytechnic School, which provides further information about the gym for Otis Chandler's speech; a thank you letter from Janet Rouse; four items of correspondence, between James N. Gamble, Vice President of the Board of Trustees at Polytechnic School, and Otis Chandler, which discuss the invitation to speak, Otis Chandler's acceptance, planning details and thank yous; a page detailing Vietnam war costs; handwritten notes about the audience on a ruled sheet of paper; and the program of the event.

Box 231, Folder 12

Women of the Year Awards Presentation 1968

Scope and Contents

A copy of the speech given by Otis Chandler at the Women of the Year Presentation on Monday, December 9, 1968.

Box 231, Folder 13

Service Awards Program 1968

Scope and Contents

A copy of the speech given by Otis Chandler at the 1968 Service Awards on December 11, 1968. Also in this folder is a script of the event.

Box 231, Folder 14

Speeches By Others 1969

Scope and Contents

Two speeches delivered in 1969 by Bill Moyer and Frank Stanton. There are two copies of Stanton's speech; one is on CBS letterhead and the other is in a pamphlet.

Box 231, Folder 15

Editorial Awards Banquet 1969

Scope and Contents

A copy of the speech given by Otis Chandler at the Editorial Awards on February 3, 1969.

Box 231, Folder 16

David Susskind Show Appearance 1969

Scope and Contents

A copy of the transcript for the David Susskind Show in which Otis Chandler appeared on February 16, 1969. Also in this folder are seven pieces of correspondence: a thank you letter from Jean Kennedy, Producer of The David Susskind Show, to Dan Moore; a thank you letter from David Susskind; a letter of praise from Mrs. Art Buchwald [Ann Buchwald] and a response letter from Otis Chandler; a memo from Jean Kennedy in which she is sending Otis Chandler a photograph, and a thank you response letter to Jean Kennedy from Otis Chandler; and a letter from Jean Kennedy in which she is sending a transcript of the show.

Box 231, Folder 17

Colorado Press Association Convention 1969

Scope and Contents

Four copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Colorado Press Association Convention on February 21, 1969. Four of the copies are in pamphlet form. Also in this folder are twenty-three letters of correspondence, which included two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Palmer Hoyt, Editor and Publisher of the Denver Post, in which Hoyt is sending Chandler tear sheets and Chandler response with a thank you letter; two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Harold Willens, President of Factory Equipment Supply Corporation, requesting copies of the speech and Chandler informing him there weren't enough printed; eight letters of correspondence in which six are inviting Otis Chandler as guest speaker and two Otis Chandler accepts; seven letters and two note cards of correspondence, seven items in which congratulate Otis Chandler on a great speech and two Otis Chandler response with thank yous; a thank you letter from Ken Johnson, General Manager of the Daily Sentinel; and a letter from Hal Hall, Owner and Manager of the Red Mountain Lodge, in which he criticizes Otis Chandler's speech.

Box 231, Folder 18

The Times vs. Television 1969

Scope and Contents

Two items of correspondence in this folder regarding a presentation to Harrison Chandler who was concerned that The Times was not responsive to the competition of television news. A note to Otis Chandler from Freddie Miller and a memo from Otis Chandler to Norman Chandler, Franklin D. Murphy, Albert V. Casey, Robert F. Erburu, and Dennis Stanfill. Also in this folder are two copies of "The Times vs. Television: Is The Times Obsolete?" and also a spreadsheet and two graphs.

Box 231, Folder 19

California Council for the Social Studies Annual Convention 1969

Scope and Contents

A copy of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the California Council for the Social Studies Annual Convention on March 21, 1969. Also in this folder is a memo from Abe Kotin to Dan Moore, to inform him of his impression of Otis Chandler's visit; three pieces of correspondence between Otis Chandler and different representatives of Denoyer-Geppert Company, to Abe Kotin, Editor of Student Outlook at the Los Angeles Times, regarding an upcoming meeting, material for the presentation and a response thank you letter from Otis Chandler in regards to their assistance offer.

Box 231, Folder 20

Reiss-Davis Recognition Awards Dinner 1969

Scope and Contents

Three copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Reiss-Davis Recognition Awards Dinner, hosted by the Reiss-Davis Child Guidance Clinic, on March 26, 1969. Also in this folder are two invitations to the event; a newspaper clipping dated 03/17/07 announcing the award; a memo from Dan Moore regarding a list of table guest; a letter from Miss Trude Feldman, on Sands of Los Angeles letterhead, along with an attached article from the Bnai Brith Messenger, also attached is a memo from Freddie Miller to Otis Chandler; two letters and a telegram sending their regrets in not being able to attend the dinner; a thank you letter from R. Stan Avery regarding the copies that were sent to him, attached to this letter is a memo from Freddie Miller to Otis Chandler; four congratulatory letters; thirty congratulatory letters and corresponding responses; a copy of a letter to Jackson Long, Regional Vice President of Sales and Service at United Air Lines, from Otis Chandler's Administrative Aide, in which several copies of the speech are being sent as requested; two thank you letters from Reiss-Davis Child Study Center, one having an attached response letter from Otis Chandler; a two page letter from Leonard S. Janofsky, of the Law Offices of Paul, Hastings, Janofsky, & Walker, to inform Chandler how impressed he was with the speech; and three letters responding to three letters received by Otis Chandler, in which he is informed that the Reiss-Davis Child Guidance Clinic is asking his friend to become sponsors. In the response letters, Chandler apologizes and informs his friends that he is not pleased with the way that this dinner is developing.

Box 232

Publishers - Chandler, Otis

Box 232, Folder 1

University of Maryland Distinguished Lecture Series 1969

Scope and Contents

Three copies of a speech entitled "The View From A Publisher's Window" given by Otis Chandler at the University of Maryland Distinguished Lecture Series on April 17, 1969. One of the copies appears to be from book in which the speech appears in Chapter Four. Also in this folder are two event programs; a three-hole punched page with hand written notes; a letter from Ed Reap to Dick Robinson [Richard R. Robinson] which discusses the proof of the speech from the University of Maryland; the proof of the speech from the University of Maryland; four items which included two letters to Otis Chandler inviting him to be speaker, a response letter from Freddie Miller, and a telegram confirming the receipt of Freddie Miler's letter and acceptance to be speaker; four items of correspondence with Richard W. Lee, Chairman of the Distinguished Lecture Series at the University of Maryland, in which he confirms time and dates with Otis Chandler, a response letter from Freddie Miller informing Mr. Lee of other things Chandler has scheduled that day, a letter from Richard R. Robinson to Richard W. Lee regarding the proofs, and a letter thanking and informing Otis Chandler how the series went; three items of correspondence between Dr. Ray E. Hiebert, Professor and Head of the Department of Journalism at the University of Maryland, in which he thanks Chandler for accepting the offer to be speaker, sends him photographs of the event, and Otis Chandlers responds with a thank you letter.

Box 232, Folder 2

Robert Finch Introduction 1969

Scope and Contents

Two copies of a introduction speech given by Otis Chandler at the American Society of Newspaper Editors on April 18, 1969. Also in this folder is a letter to Robert H. Finch, Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare, from J. Edward Murray, Program Chairman for the American Society of Newspaper Editors, in which he thanks Mr. Finch for his appearance and includes a hand written note to Otis Chandler which states "Excellent job on the introduction."

Box 232, Folder 3

University of Missouri Honor Award Banquet 1969

Scope and Contents

Three copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the University of Missouri, upon receiving the Honor Award for Distinguished Service in Journalism, on May 9, 1969. One of the copies has attached a sheet of paper with hand written names and and the introduction to the speech. Also in this folder is a copy of the University of Missouri-Columbia Bulletin which features the awards; a copy of the weekly events booklet put out by the University of Missouri's School of Journalism; two copies of Seminar: A Quarterly Review for Newspapermen by Copley Newspapers, which includes a copy of the speech; two pieces of correspondence between Lee Hills of the Detroit Free Press and Otis Chandler, in which they copies of each other's speeches; a memo from Dan Moore to Donna Swayze regarding information about arrival times and accommodations; three congratulatory letters; a letter of praise from Fairfax M. Cone, a one-time medalist at the University of Missouri; two letters of correspondence between William B. Blankenburg, Professor at the University of Wisconsin and Freddie Miller, regarding information on the speech; two copies of a two page letter from Earl English, Dean of the School of Journalism at the University of Missouri, informing Otis Chandler that he has been selected this years honoree, attached to the original letter are three memos (two which duplicates) discussing the time schedule; a telegram from Earl English requesting a biography of Otis Chandler, a response letter from Freddie Miller is attached to the telegram; a telegram from Earl English requesting acknowledgment of the letter he sent informing Otis Chandler of being an honoree; two items of correspondence between Freddie Miller and Earl English in which they discuss copies of the speech being sent to the University; four letters of correspondence between Freddie Miller and Earl English in regards to a copy of the acceptance speech that is to be used in a bulletin, two of the letters have a copy of the acceptance speech attached; a letter from Robert M. White, II, Editor and Publisher of the Mexico Evening Ledger, in which he forwards to Otis Chandler a copy of the Montana Historical Society mailing and also commends him for a job well down; three items of correspondence, along with a copy two page copy of Otis Chandler's itinerary, between Freddie Miller and Robert M. White II regarding Otis Chandler's resume and the possible changes that need to be made to it; two letters of correspondence between Robert M. White II and Otis Chandler, in which one of the letters has attached a copy of a letter sent to Earl English and a copy of the Otis Chandler citation.

Box 232, Folder 4

Publisher's Reception for New Employees 1969

Scope and Contents

A copy of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Publisher's Reception for New Employees on May 13, 1969. Also in this folder is a note from Bob Groundwater to Dan [Moore], in regards to a draft of a memo that is going out to Otis Chandler and his executive family; a copy of the reception's schedule; and a list of names that Otis Chandler's memo should be distributed to.

Box 232, Folder 5

Times Mirror Company Annual Meeting 1969

Scope and Contents

Two copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Times Mirror's Annual Meeting on May 28, 1969. Also in this folder are three additional pages to the speech which were not delivered; a memo from Robert l. Flannes, reporting minority employment; a copy of the invitation and registration card with a note attached from Norma A Dugan to Freddie Miller; a letter from Eugene C. Pulliam, Publisher of the Phoenix Republic and Gazette, regarding the timeliness of the speech topic; a memo from Freddie Miller to Paul Bertness regarding the format of the invitation, which includes two attached examples; seven pages of possible questions from stockholders; two pages of excerpts from the speech; two pieces of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Harry J. Reed, Editor of The Pontiac Press, in which Reed request a copy of the speech and Chandler sends him two versions of the speech; a copy of the agenda; a three page story about Sam Yorty; a note from Dennis C. Stanfill regarding questions about the profit from the Sun Company sale; a letter from Robert F. Erburu, Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Times Mirror, notifying Otis Chandler of the meeting and also attaches a list of who will be attending the meeting and luncheon; a memo with a six page attachment from Bert R. Tiffany to Otis Chandler, Robert D. Nelson and Vance Stickell, regarding the circulation figures; a memo from Paul N. Bertness to Dr. Franklin D. Murphy, in which he attaches three documents: auditorium seating chard, program and estimated timing; and diagram of the exhibit area; a six page document listing questions that may be asked; a copy of the thirteen page copy of the meeting's script; a memo from Robert C. Lobdell to Nick Williams and James Bassett, which has attached a Summons and Complaint, regarding the case of Harry Schackman Complaint for Libel.

Box 232, Folder 6

KABC Press Conference 1969

Scope and Contents

Documents which pertain to an appearance that Otis Chandler made on KABC's Press Conference on August 7, 1969. Items in this folder include six newspaper clippings; a thank you letter from Robert N. Feldman, Producer at KABC-TV; a note stating two calls came in regarding the Press Conference appearance; a note of praise from Ann Jardine [Mrs. Sinclair Jardine]; a letter of praise from C.N. Parker, Executive Vice President of Junior Achievement; a congratulatory letter from Comte de Berard; a letter of praise from Frederic A. Chase, a former L.A. Times reporter; two copies of a letter from Freddie Miller to Lynn Gates of KABC, Channel 7, informing Gates of topics that Otis Chandler cannot discuss; and a letter from Robert Feldman to Freddie Miller confirming Otis Chandler's appearance.

Box 232, Folder 7

Boston Analyst's Meeting Presentation 1969

Scope and Contents

Documents which pertain to a speech that Otis Chandler gave at the Boston Analyst's Meeting on August 25, 1969. Documents in this folder include a letter is from Shaker A. Khayatt, of H.N. Whitney, Goadby & Company, telling Otis Chandler what a pleasure it was seeing him and that he looks forward to seeing him at a meeting in October; a letter in which Otis Chandler's response to the previous letter by thanking him and apologizing for not being able to visit Off-Network Productions; and a three page memo from Otis Booth Jr. which provides an outline of Forest Products.

Box 232, Folder 8

New York Society of Security Analyst Presentation 1969

Scope and Contents

Documents which pertain to a speech that Otis Chandler gave at the New York Society of Security Analyst (NYSSA) on October 2, 1969. Documents in this folder include a letter from Richard A. Holman, Publisher of The Wall Street Transcript, in which he notifies Otis Chandler that his speech was selected to be reprinted; a two page list of questions from H.N. Whitney, Goadby & Company; a page from the Standard Listed Stock Reports about Times Mirror; a note of handwritten notes; a copy of a note from Robert Erburu addressing two questions and answers; five pages of possible questions that may be asked at the NYSSA; two copies of a two page outline of Otis Chandler's presentation; a letter from Dennis C. Stanfill, Vice President, Finance and Treasurer of Times Mirror, to James F. Chambers, Jr., President and Publisher of The Times Herald Printing Co., regarding questions possibly asked about the loss of cigarette advertising; a memo from Dennis C. Stanfill regarding the appearance of Alvah Chapman and Lee Hill of Knight Newspapers attendance at the meeting; six attached items which included a memo to Freddie Miller from Jacquiline Harris regarding the attached documents, a program outline, Franklin D. Murphy's presentation outline, and a three page outline of Albert V. Casey's presentation; a page listing the 1968 Newspaper Business Total Figures; two pieces of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Joan E. Berger, of Equity Research Associates, Inc., in which a report she is forwarding about the Los Angeles Times and Otis Chandler responds with a thank you letter; two pieces of correspondence between Shaker A. Khayatt, H.N. Whitney, Goadby & Company, and Otis Chandler, in which Khayatt praises and thanks Chandler and Chandler responds also with praises; a two page copy of Standard & Poor's Outlook of Opportunities in Newspaper Stocks; a two page reprint of the speech from The Wall Street Transcript; four pages of statistics about the advertising, newsprint consumption and and circulation; and four legal size pages of double-sided handwritten notes with a note from Dennis C. Stanfill attached.

Box 232, Folder 9

The Adcraft Club of Detroit Luncheon 1969

Scope and Contents

Six copies of a speech that Otis Chandler gave to the Detroit Adcraft Club on Friday, October 3, 1969. Two of the copies included an introduction. Also included in this folder are two copies of a newspaper clippings from The Detroit News; a copy of The Adcrafter; five pieces of correspondence between Robert D. Nelson, Watts Wacker, Senior Vice President of D.P. Brother & Company, and John L. Scolaro, Senior Vice President of Cresmer, Woodward, O'Mara & Ormsbee, Inc., regarding Otis Chandler accepting the invitation to be speaker; a belated letter of praise from Peter B. Clark, President and Publisher of The Evening News Association; two pieces of correspondence between Lee H. Wilson, Executive Secretary of The Adcraft Club of Detroit, and Freddie Miller, confirming Otis Chandler's acceptance, discussion about biographical information and accommodations; two pieces of correspondence with John L. Sterling, Vice President of Newspaper 1, in which Sterling praises Chandler, and Chandler responds with a thank you letter; two pieces of correspondence with Theodore H. Mecke, Jr., Vice President of Public Affairs at Ford Motor Company,in which Mecke praises Chandler and Chandler responds with a thank you letter; two pieces of correspondence with John L. Scolaro, in which Scolaro forwards Chandler a story about the speech, and Chandler responds with a thank you letter; two pieces of correspondence with Lee H. Wilson, in which Wilson forwards a copy of The Adcrafter, and Chandler responds with a thank you letter; two pieces of correspondence with Susan Schneyer, Associate Producer of The Lou Gordon Program, in which he is invited to appear, but Chandler responds with a letter declining, also attached to these letters is memo from Gordon Phillips to Freddie Miller with information about the show; two pieces of correspondence with John L. Scolaro, dealing with suggestions for the speech, and Chandler responds with a thank you letter, also attached to these letters is a note from Don Maldonado informing that the memo came from the regular Detroit mail to the advertising people.

Box 232, Folder 10

KNBC News Conference 1969

Scope and Contents

"Two copies of the transcript of Otis Chandler's appearance on KNBC's News Conference on November 29, 1969. There is also a copy of a second part of the script that was aired after the last commercial break. Also included in this folder are a two page memo from Robert F. Erburu to Franklin D. Murphy and Albert V. Casey, discussing the meaning of Otis Chandler's statement, right before the show ended, in regards to newspaper's ownership of television stations; a memo from Gordon Phillips to Edward J. Reap, presenting KNBC News Conference's latest audience evaluation, this memo has a note attached to it; a letter from Paul B. Sonnenthal offering advice on how to make change to situation that Otis Chandler discussed during the interview; a note of praise from Marty Hansen, in which he also sends a clipping from his local newspaper; a note of praise from Mark Davidson, in which he also sends his resume; and, thirty letters, one telegram and three notes of praise."

Box 232, Folder 11

Women of the Year Awards Presentation 1969

Scope and Contents

Three copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Women of the Year Awards on December 8, 1969. Also included in this folder is a two page program of the event.

Box 232, Folder 12

Israel Bond Dinner 1969

Scope and Contents

A copy of an introduction given by Otis Chandler at the Israel Bond Dinner on December 10, 1969. He served as Honorary Chairman. Also included in this folder are three letters from Eugene L. Wyman, of the Law Offices of Wyman, Bautzer, Finell, Rothman & Kuchel, which he thanks Chandler for consenting to be the Honorary Chairman, sends him a copy of the invitation, and a copy of a typical letter requesting certain individuals to serve on the dinner committee; a letter from Otis Chandler to Eugene Wyman, informing him that Missy [Marilyn Brant Chandler] will be attending the dinner; and a memo from Freddie Miller, informing Chandler that he has three introductions to make at the dinner, but no speech.

Box 232, Folder 13

Service Awards Program 1969

Scope and Contents

A copy of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Service Awards on December 10, 1969. Also included in this folder is a two page copy of the program; a two page memo from Fred Cheavront to Freddie Miller about the details of the ceremony; a four page memo from Fred Cheavront to Robert L. Flannes, regarding the program outline.

Box 232, Folder 14

Speeches By Others 1970

Scope and Contents

Three speeches delivered in 1970 by Eugene C. Pulliam, Kingman Brewster Jr., and John H. Colburn.

Box 232, Folder 15

Publisher's Reception for New Employees 1970

Scope and Contents

Two copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Publisher's Reception for New Employees on January 27, 1970. Also included in this folder are a two page memo from Edward J. Reap to Richard S. Robinson, possible new and different approaches with the presentation. Attached to this memo is a note from Richard S. Robinson to Otis Chandler, providing a summary of the memo.

Box 232, Folder 16

Cate School Commencement Address 1970

Scope and Contents

Four copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Cate School Commencement Exercises on June 6, 1970. One of the copies includes an introduction. Other items included in this folder are three letters of correspondence with Frederick F. Clark, Headmaster at The Cate School, in which Clark ask Chandler to be speaker, Chandler accepts, and Clark thanks him and sends him information; two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Al Neuharth, Executive Vice President and General Manager of The Gannett Newspapers, in which Chandler sent him a congratulatory letter on his new position, and Neuharth replies with a thank you and a request for a copy of the speech; two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Peter McBean, in which McBean congratulates Chandler on a great speech and also asks Chandler to make a contribution to the school, and Chandler replies with a thank you and informs him that a contribution is not possible at this time.

Box 232, Folder 17

Science Research Associates Tape Interview 1970

Scope and Contents

Correspondence pertaining to a tape recording Otis Chandler participated in on June 22, 1970. The recording was part of an educational tape series called Phase Blue created for college freshmen English classes by Science Research Associates, Inc. Items included in this folder are a brochure of Phase Blue; a copy of Straus Editor's Report; letters from Carroll F. Edwards, Editor at Science Research Associates, Inc.,which are as follows: a letter requesting a signed release regarding the remarks being used in the video; a four page letter of sample interview questions, with a page of notes attached; and a thank you letter.

Box 232, Folder 18

Management Conference 1970

Scope and Contents

Correspondence pertaining to a speech Otis Chandler gave at the Management Conference on September 9, 1970. Items included in this folder is a Note to File from JW, stating that the speech that Otis Chandler gave was "off the cuff speech and presentation regarding his hunt in Outer Mongolia."; a thank you letter from the Officers and the Executive Committee; a thank you letter from Anthony Young, Jr.; and a thank you letter from Tony Young [Anthony Young, Jr.] to Freddie Miller.

Box 232, Folder 19

Santa Monica Rotary Club Meeting 1970

Scope and Contents

Two copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Santa Monica Rotary Club on September 18, 1970. Other items included in this folder are letters from C. Deane Funk, Publisher of the Evening Outlook, in which he request Chandler to be a speaker, provides details, and a thank you letter for agreeing to speak; two response letters from Otis Chandler to Deane Funk.

Box 232, Folder 20

Women of the Year Awards Presentation 1970

Scope and Contents

A copy of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Women of the Year Awards on December 7, 1970.

Box 232, Folder 21

Speeches By Others 1971

Scope and Contents

Two speeches delivered in 1971 by Stanley I. Tannenbaum and Joe Busch.

Box 233

Publishers - Chandler, Otis

Box 233, Folder 1

Temple Beth Am Public Affairs Program 1971

Scope and Contents

Four copies of a speech, entitled The News Media - Virtuous or Venal?, given by Otis Chandler at the Temple Beth Am's Sights and Sounds of the '70's Series on January 12, 1971. One of the copies includes an introduction, and the other has cut up pages, which is explained in a "Note to File" that states that the original copy was cut up and repasted to create two Dallas speeches that were held on September 11, 1974, they are both contained in this folder and should remain here, however there is a separate folder for each speech. Other items in this folder include a thank you letter from Eugene Saber, M.D., on behalf on himself and the members of the Temple Beth Am congregation; a copy of the Temple Beth Am newsletter entitled "Olympian", a confirmation letter with a copy of the brochure attached from Mrs. Jacob Pressman [Marjorie Pressman]; a thank you letter from Rabbi Jacob Pressman, of the Temple Beth Am; three letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Rabbi Pressman in which Pressman asks Chandler to be a speaker, Chandler accepts and Pressman thanks Chandler.

Box 233, Folder 2

Service Awards Program 1971

Scope and Contents

Two copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Service Awards on January 13, 1971. One of the copies includes an introduction. Other items in this folder include a memo to Freddie Miller from Fred Cheuvront informing her of the information he will be providing her with in the next few days; a four page memo to Robert L. Flannes from Fred Cheuvront, which outlines the program; a two page memo to Loren Hibler, Walt Finke and Spencer Price, regarding microphones; a three page memo from Fred Cheuvront regarding notes to be discussed with Freddie Miller; a four page document, one depicting the stage seating and the other three pages are Robert J. Groundwater's script; a two page memo to Freddie Miller from Fred Cheuvront, regarding the arrangements for the ceremony; and ten pages of notes that helped to create the speech.

Box 233, Folder 3

Oregon Press Conference 1971

Scope and Contents

Four copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Allen Memorial Lecture before the Oregon Press Conference on February 19, 1971. Other items in this folder include three copies of the Oregon Publisher, January, February and March; a letter from Carl C. Webb, Manager of the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association Inc., requesting the title of the speech, copies of the speech and Chandler's travel itinerary; a thank you letter from Carl C. Webb; a letter to Freddie Miller from Carl C. Webb regarding transportation arrangements and possible weather problems, this letter has notes attached to it of correspondence between Freddie Miller and Donna Swayze; a pamphlet about the Eric W. Allen Memorial Fund; a note from Freddie Miller informing Chandler of possible activities; a letter from Freddie Miller to Carl C. Webb, in which she forwards a photograph of Chandler; a letter to Freddie Miller from Carl C. Webb in which Webb request biographical information, a photograph and a speech subject; a letter from Carl C. Webb informing Chandler of his appreciation for accepting the invitation; a letter to Carl C. Webb in which Chandler accepts the invitation; a letter from Carl C. Webb inviting Chandler to be the lecturer; an Oregon Press Conference leaflet; a letter from Robert W. Chandler, Editor of The Bulletin, informing Otis Chandler that he and his wife will not be able to attend; a letter from Robert D. Clark, President of the University of Oregon, informing Chandler how delighted he is that he accepted the invitation to speak; a letter from A.D. Addison, Publisher of The News-Review, requesting Chandler to address the Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce; a letter to A.D. Addison informing him that the invitation is appreciated, but it will not be possible to address the Chamber of Commerce; a letter from A.D. Addison thanking Chandler for the consideration.

Box 233, Folder 4

Institutional Investors Conference 1971

Scope and Contents

Three copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Fourth Annual Institutional Investor Conference on March 18, 1971. These copies are printed leaflets. Other items in this folder include a copy of a newspaper article; a thank you letter from Heidi Fiske, Director of Conference Programming at Institutional Investor Systems, Inc.; a letter from Richard F. Colabella, Conference Director of Fourth Annual Institutional Investor Conference, in which he invites Chandler to the Conference Exposition Center; a note from Sandy Hewitt to Freddie Miller informing Miller that 2,500 copies of the speech have been mailed out; a letter from Heidi Fiske in which she forwards Chandler the speaker information materials; six items which included a note from Freddie Miller; a letter from Edwin Gill of Cogan, Berlind, Weill & Levitt, Inc. which he informs Chandler that he [Gill] has been selected as chair for the publishing industry panel, pages one and two of the speaker information materials, a copy of the speech, and a copy of the program; pages three and seven through twelve.

Box 233, Folder 5

Bill Henry Room Dedication 1971

Scope and Contents

Two copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the dedication of the Bill Henry Room at Occidental College on March 31, 1971. One of the copies has a hand written introduction. Other items in this folder include a copy of the invitation; a letter from Richard C. Gilman, President at Occidental College, in which he informs Chandler on the details of the dedication; two letters of praise; six items, three letters of praise which have letters of response attached to them; a letter from Freddie Miller to Mrs. E.D. Yeomans [Pat Henry Yeomans], in which she sends Mrs. Yeomans copies of telegrams, per Otis Chandler's request; and two patches, one a shield with a tennis rackets and the other are tennis rackets.

Box 233, Folder 6

American Society of Newspaper Editors Convention 1971

Scope and Contents

A transcript of President Richard Nixon's interview by six editors [in which Otis Chandler was one of the editors] and reporters before the American Society of Newspaper Editors on April 16, 1971. Also in this folder is a note to Erica from Dennis stating that this transcript was sent from Associated Press.

Box 233, Folder 7

Times Mirror Board of Directors Presentation 1971

Scope and Contents

A fourteen page transcript of the Times Mirror Board of Directors Presentation given by Otis Chandler on August 31, 1971. Also in this folder is a cut out article entitled "The Surprising Seventies" by Peter F. Drucker.

Box 233, Folder 8

UCLA Associated Students Speaker Program 1971

Scope and Contents

A copy of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the UCLA Associated Students Speaker Program on May 21, 1971. Other items in this folder include a copy of the lecture series program; a note from Franklin D. Murphy providing information about the audience; a letter from Bob Elias, Chairman of the UCLA Associated Students Speakers Program, requesting Otis Chandler to be a speaker; two yellow legal size pages of hand written notes; a note to Freddie Miller from Otis Chandler asking for more information about the program; three pieces of correspondence regarding an invitation to the Associated Students' Child Care Center.

Box 233, Folder 9

Women of the Year Awards Presentation 1971

Scope and Contents

Two copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Women of the Year Awards on December 6, 1971. Other items in this folder include a the program and a two page itinerary.

Box 233, Folder 10

Speeches By Others 1972

Scope and Contents

A copy of a speech delivered by Richard F. Brown in 1972. Attached to the speech is a copy of the American Newspaper Publishers Association's Newspaper Information Service Newsletter.

Box 233, Folder 11

Service Awards Program 1972

Scope and Contents

Two copies of a memo pertaining to a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Service Awards on January 12, 1972. The memos are from Fred Cheuvront regarding the outline of the ceremony. The second copy includes a memo from Freddie Miller with nine head shots pasted on there.

Box 233, Folder 12

Stanford University Alumni Roundtable 1972

Scope and Contents

Correspondence pertaining to a speech Otis Chandler gave at the Stanford University Alumni Roundtable on February 11, 1972. Items in this folder include a copy of The Stanford Alumni Almanac; a reprint of the Stanford Alumni Almanac; three items which include letter from Monitor Book Company, Inc., a tear sheet for the publication; and a leaflet about the publication. Seven pieces of correspondence which includes a congratulatory letter from Jack K. Horton, Chairman of the Board of Southern California Edison Company; a telegram from Ralph P. Davidson, Time, Inc. asking if he had any plans for dinner; a letter in which Otis Chandler responds that that he does, but will see him at the roundtable; a letter to Freddie Miller from Lyle M. Nelson, Chairman at Stanford University, confirming dinner plans; a note from Freddie Miller to Otis Chandler reminding him of the event; two letters from Della Van Heyst, Associate Director and Editor of Stanford Alumni Almanac, one letter is an invitation to participate and the other letters is confirmation letter.

Box 233, Folder 13

John Lawrence Statement 1972

Scope and Contents

Three items pertaining to the arrest of John Lawrence. Two copies of a statement by Otis Chandler that was released on December 19, 1972 and a copy of an article about the arrest.

Box 233, Folder 14

Interview with Jack R. Hart 1973

Scope and Contents

Two items. A letter to Otis Chandler from Jack Hart, Instructor in the Department of Journalism at California State University, Northridge, and the thirty-six page transcript of Hart's interview of Otis Chandler.

Box 233, Folder 15

Service Awards Program 1973

Scope and Contents

Two copies of a speech Otis Chandler gave at the Service Awards on January 10, 1973. The top part of the first page of one of the copies is cut off. Other items in this folder include three pages of hand written notes; a memo from Fred Cheuvront to Robert L. Flannes regarding Times Executives Anniversary dates; a copy of an articled entitled Freedom of the Press: Who Cares?; and two copies of a five page memo outlining the ceremony from Fred Cheavront to Robert L. Flannes.

Box 233, Folder 16

Publisher's Reception for New Employees 1973

Scope and Contents

Two copies of a nine page slide presentation that was shown at the Publisher's Reception for New Employees on March 13, 1973. Other items in this folder include a memo from Freddie Miller in which she send Otis Chandler the updated version of the slide presentation and an outline of his duties; and an outline of the reception.

Box 233, Folder 17

Texaco Round Table 1973

Scope and Contents

A copy of a speech Otis Chandler gave at the Texaco Round Table on March 14, 1973. Attached to the speech is a memo from Freddie Miller which informs Otis Chandler of the activities of the day. Other items in this folder include a newspaper page; two thank you letters from Douglas D. Barman, Chairman at of The Texaco Round Table, one address to Freddie Miller and the other to Otis Chandler; a two page letter from L.R. Christy, Vice-Chairman of the Texaco Round Table, inviting Otis Chandler to speak.

Box 233, Folder 18

Carr Van Anda Award Presentation 1973

Scope and Contents

A hand written copy of a speech Otis Chandler gave at the Carr Van Anda Awards on March 14, 1973. Other items in this folder include the award; a note from John R. Wilhelm, Dean of Ohio University College of Communications, in which he forwards a copy of the June 1, 1973 Ohio University College of Communication Commtel Newsletter; a Ohio University visitor questionnaire; a copy of the April 6, 1973 Ohio University College of Communication Commtel Newsletter; eight items of correspondence between Freddie Miller, Otis Chandler John R. Wilhelm, in which Chandler is informed of the award and the travel arrangements are discussed; a letter from John R. Wilhelm confirming the date and requesting a questionnaire to be filled out; a nine page copy of a speech by John H. Colburn, Editor and Publisher of the Wichita (Kansas) Eagle & Beacon; a letter from John R. Wilhelm in which he sends a copy of the student daily, The Post; and two newspaper clippings of articles written by Susan Reimer, which have a note from Freddie Miller attached to them in which Miller recommends to Otis Chandler to write a letter to Susan Reimer about irresponsible reporting. This is referring to the fact that Reimer stated in one of the articles that Chandler was a millionaire.

Box 233, Folder 19

Times Mirror Building Dedication 1973

Scope and Contents

Three copies of a speech Otis Chandler gave at the dedication of Times Mirror building on May 23, 1973.

Box 233, Folder 20

Speeches By Others 1974

Scope and Contents

Two speeches. One delivered by Katharine Graham in 1974 and the other by Conductor Robert Shaw at the Memorial Concert at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on March 17, 1974 which was dedicated to Norman Chandler. Also in this folder is a letter to Otis Chandler from Robert P. Keim.

Box 233, Folder 21

Institutional Investor Conference 1974

Scope and Contents

Three copies of a speech Otis Chandler gave at the Institutional Investor Conference on March 20, 1974. One of the copies is a revised copy that was planned on being used for print, as stated by a note attached to it from Stender E. Sweeney, Times Mirror Company Director of Finance. Other items in this folder include a pamphlet with notes written on the cover; a page of follow up notes that list names and the companies the people are associated with; two thank you letters from Otis Chandler to Gustave L. Levy of Goldman, Sachs & Co., and to John H. Gutfreund of Salomon Brothers; a thank you letter from Heidi Fiske, Vice President and Barbara Munder, Conference Programming Manager, of Institutional Investor Systems, Inc.; two pieces of correspondence between Otis Chandler and J. Kendrick Noble, Jr., vice President of Auerbach, Pollak & Richardson, in which they discuss the turn out; two pieces of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Sidney J. Weinberg, Jr., Partner at Goldman Sachs & Co., in which they thank each other; two pieces of correspondence between Otis Chandler and William Morris of Salomon Brothers.

Box 233, Folder 22

Women of the Year Awards Presentation 1974

Scope and Contents

Two copies of a speech Otis Chandler gave at the Women of the Year awards in April, 1974. Also in this folder is a note from Freddie Miller informing him that she did everything possible to avoid using the word "ladies" in the speech.

Box 233, Folder 23

Pasadena City College Address 1974

Scope and Contents

A copy of a speech entitled "Is Zero The True Value?" Mrs. Otis Chandler [Marilyn B. Chandler] gave at Pasadena City College on Saturday, May 11, 1974.

Box 233, Folder 24

Management Conference 1974

Scope and Contents

Three copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler before the Management Conference on June 25, 1974. One of the copies has charts and reports attached to it. Other items in this folder include a bulletin announcing the Management Conference Officers; a fax copy of a press release regarding the Supreme Court decision to not allow candidates the right to free reply space in newspapers in which they were criticized; a newspaper clipping of an article entitled "For Press and Public, a Time to Think" by William Sexton; two pieces of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Kenneth J. Thompson, Vice President, Los Angeles Times/Times Mirror Press, in which Thompson invites Chandler to be speaker and Chandler response by accepting the invitation.

Box 234

Publishers - Chandler, Otis

Box 234, Folder 1

Dallas Assembly 1974

Scope and Contents

Four copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler before the Dallas Assembly on September 11, 1974. One of the copies has a note from Freddie Miller which states that said mention copy was the intended speech, but was revised and in the end not given. Other items in this folder include a clipping of an article from The Quill entitled "A Case For The Professional"; a thank you letter sent to Alan B. Gilman, Chairman of the Board of Sanger-Harris [a department store chain, owned by Federated Department Stores and headquartered in Dallas, Texas. In 1987, in the face of oil-shock facing Texas, the division was merged into Federated's Houston-based division Foley's].

Box 234, Folder 2

Young President's Organization Address 1974

Scope and Contents

Three copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler before the Young President's Organization in Dallas, Texas on September 11, 1974. One of the copies has a note from Freddie Miller which states that said mention copy was the intended speech, but was revised and in the end not given. Other items in this folder include an edited version of the speech with a note from Paul D. Quadros attached to it; two pieces of correspondence from Alan B. Gilman, Chairman of the Board of Sanger-Harris in which he provides Otis Chandler with information about the two speaking engagements; a letter of apology from Emmie Ford, The Times Herald Printing Company, for losing the speech; four thank you letters; three pieces of correspondence, two thank you letters from Alan B. Gilman and response from Otis Chandler. One of the thank you letters was address to James F. Chambers, Jr.

Box 234, Folder 3

Dallas Investment Community Presentation 1974

Scope and Contents

Two copies of the remarks stated by Otis Chandler before the Dallas Investment Community on October 24, 1974. One of the copies is contains Robert F. Erburu's remarks.

Box 234, Folder 4

Journalism Educators and Newspaper Executives Symposium 1974

Scope and Contents

Three copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler before the Journalism Educators and Newspaper Executives Symposium sponsored by the Western Newspaper Foundation in Reno, Nevada on October 25, 1974. One of the copies is has hand written notes scribbled on it in red pencil. Other items in this folder include two copies "A Symposium Education for Newspaper Careers .....Satisfied? Proceedings"; two pieces of correspondence between Freddie Miller and Lawrence Schneider, Associate Professor in the Department of Journalism at California State University, Northridge, in which Schneider request a copy of the speech and Miller sends him one; a letter from Jim Scott, a free lance writer, requesting a copy of the speech; a copy of the Western Newspaper Foundation; a page from November 9, 1974 issue of Editor & Publisher, with a note from Freddie Miller attached pointing out mistakes in the article; a newspaper clipping from the Nevada State Journal; a three page summary of a meeting held to finalize the Symposium; a congratulatory letter from Arthur Margosian, Dean of School of Professional Studies at California State University, Fresno; four items which consist of three letters from E.B. Beisner, Executive Director at Western Newspaper Foundation, an invitation to talk and two thank you letters.

Box 234, Folder 5

Boston Security Analysts Society Luncheon 1974

Scope and Contents

Three copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler before the Boston Security Analysts Society on October 31, 1974. One of the copies has a note from Paul D. Quadras which states its an edited version ready to be sent out for printing. Other items in this folder include six pages of economic data on principal market; a one page itinerary; and a thank you letter from a Dave at The Boston Globe.

Box 234, Folder 6

Declined Invitations 1975-1976

Scope and Contents

Four letters of correspondence pertaining to a speaking engagement at the San Francisco Advertising Club that Otis Chandler declined in 1975. The original invitation was sent in 1975, but some of the final correspondence was sent out in 1976.

Box 234, Folder 7

Publisher's Reception for New Employees 1975

Scope and Contents

A copy of the slide presentation that was presented at the Publisher's Reception for New Employees on January 14, 1975. Other items in this folder include two copies of the seating arrangement and three copies of the itinerary.

Box 234, Folder 8

Service Awards Program 1975

Scope and Contents

Three copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Service Award Ceremony on January 29, 1975. One of the copies has a note from Paul D. Quadras which states its an edited version ready to be sent out for printing. Other items in this folder include a memo from Charles C. Chase regarding employee transfers between facilities; four pages listing employee and their years of service; a memo from Charles C. Chase to Robert L. Flannes regarding the Orange County Service Award program; a memo from Robert L. Flannes regarding the Orange County Service Awards; two memos from Fred Cheuvront to Robert L. Flannes regarding the outline/proposal; a three page memo from Fred Cheuvront to Esther Montgomery, Projection Booth Operator, providing an outline of the ceremony.

Box 234, Folder 9

Women of the Year Awards Presentation 1975

Scope and Contents

Three copies of a speech Otis Chandler gave at the Women of the Year awards in March 10, 1975. One of the copies is on index cards.

Box 234, Folder 10

William Allen White Foundation Annual Award Luncheon 1975

Scope and Contents

Three copies of a speech entitled "Newspapering As America Enters Its Third Century" given by Otis Chandler at the William Allen White Foundation Annual Award Luncheon held at the University of Kansas on April 30, 1975. Other items in this folder include nine pages of photocopied biographical information on William Allen White; several newspaper clippings about the award; a note from Freddie Miller regarding the dissemination of the speech to "our top people", two letters from Dolph C. Simons, Jr., President and Publisher of The Lawrence Daily Journal-World, one stating how nice it was to see them and the other about his upcoming trip to Los Angeles; a thank you letter from John Cowles, Jr., Chairman of the Minneapolis Star and Tribune Company; twenty-nine congratulatory letters; three thank you letters sent out by Otis Chandler; sixteen items of correspondence which included congratulatory letters and Otis Chandler's response attached to them; a memo from Clark Akers to Frank Flood, with an attached response letter from Otis Chandler; a letter from Archie R. Dykes, Chancellor at The University of Kansas, confirming the visit and a response letter from Otis Chandler; four different speech reprint booklets from prior award winners.

Box 234, Folder 11

New York Society of Security Analysts Presentation 1975

Scope and Contents

Two copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the New York Society of Security Analysts on June 6, 1975. One of the copies is marked up.

Box 234, Folder 12

Stern, Frank, Meyer and Fox Presentation 1975

Scope and Contents

A four page outline for a speech given by Otis Chandler to Stern, Frank, Meyer and Fox on September 24, 1975.

Box 234, Folder 13

Joseph Benti Interview 1975

Scope and Contents

Transcripts of a long week television interview of Otis Chandler on At Ease by Joseph Benti. The interview was aired the week of October 13, 1975, concluding Friday, October 17, 1975 on Channel 2 KNXT TV. Five transcripts total.

Box 234, Folder 14

Sigma Delta Chi National Convention 1975

Scope and Contents

Four copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Sigma Delta Chi National Convention on November 13, 1975. Other items in this folder include a four page copy of an article from The Quill entitled "Assemble In Philadelphia"; a letter to Nancy Baltad from Otis Chandler, thanking her for her hospitality; a response letter from Nancy Baltad saying the pleasure was all hers letter from Robert S. McCord, Executive Editor at Arkansas Democrat, letting Chandler know he is going to be the one introducing him at the dinner; a letter from George A. Stauter, Chairman for Personnel '76 National Convention, regarding arrival plans; a thank you note from Sherry Stern, President of USC's Sigma Delta Chi Chapter; a note from Freddie Miller regarding hotel arrangements; four letters to Otis Chandler and a note to Freddie Miller from Henry Rieger, Vice President of Public Information at National Broadcasting Company, Inc., in which he invites him to be speaker, confirms the date, and sends his regrets for not attending; a letter from William Small, President of The Society of Professional Journalists, Sigma Delta Chi, inviting Chandler on a walking tour; a letter from Freddie Miller to William Small informing him that Chandler will not be able to attend the tour due to his arrival time; a note from Nancy Baltad, Chapter Delegate of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists and Hospitality Room Chairman, inviting Chandler to stop by the Hospitality room that the chapter and the LA Times are hosting; a letter to Russell E. Hurst, Executive Officer of The Society of Professional Journalists, Sigma Delta Chi, from Freddie Miller, in which she is sending him Chandler's biography and photograph; a letter from Russell E. Hurst requesting Chandler's biography, photograph and itinerary; three letters of praise, each has a thank you response letter from Otis Chandler; a letter, with an attachment, from Walter Burroughs informing Chandler of the compliments he's heard about the speech and also sends him a newsletter called "Update" which thanks Chandler for the great speech; and a four page edited copy of the speech sent out for reprint which has a note to Freddie Miller attached to it.

Box 234, Folder 15

Declined Invitations 1976

Scope and Contents

Twenty-one items of correspondence regarding varies speaking engagements declined by Otis Chandler in 1976.

Box 234, Folder 16

Speeches By Others 1976

Scope and Contents

Two copy of speeches. The first is a speech delivered by Tom Braden in 1976. The other is a speech delivered by William Attwood, President and Publisher of Newsday before The Printing & Publishing Industry Analysts on February 26, 1976.

Box 234, Folder 17

Service Awards Program 1976

Scope and Contents

A copy of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Service Awards on January 28, 1976. Other items in this folder include a five page memo from Fred Cheuvront to Robert L. Flannes, outlining the ceremony; a twelve page copy of the slide presentation; a management bulletin from Robert L. Flannes informing Orange County Management Personnel of the ceremony; a memo from Robert L. Flannes to Otis Chandler in which Flannes attaches five pages of notes regarding Orange County departments; a memo fro Fred Cheuvront to Freddie Miller regarding Orange County Employee retirements.

Box 234, Folder 18

Women of the Year Awards Presentation 1976

Scope and Contents

A copy of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Women of the Year Awards on March 24, 1976. The speech is typed on index cards. Other items in this folder include a four page memo which includes the timetable, program, and the seating chart; a memo to Freddie Miller providing escorting instructions; a list of guest for Dorothy McGuire; a information letter to Dorothy McGuire; a two page list of hostesses; a seating chart; ten biographies pertaining to each award recipient.

Box 234, Folder 19

Los Angeles Ad Club Luncheon 1976

Scope and Contents

Three copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Los Angeles Ad Club on March 31, 1976. One of the copies has a note from Freddie Miller attached to it which briefs Chandler on the event. Other items in this folder include a letter from John W. Hill of Hill and Knowlton, Inc., in which he requests a copy of the speech; a memo from Frank Flood to Vance Stickell informing him of the meeting and what the Ad Club is requesting; a thank you memo from Vance Stickell to Otis Chandler, for agreeing to speak at the meeting; a letter from Miriam Austin, Secretary to Stuart C. Brandy, Vice President and General Manager of Shoreacres Broadcasting Company Limited, requesting a copy of the speech; a letter to Gladys Yonich of the Los Angeles Ad Club, from Freddie Miller in which Miller is sending Otis Chandler's biography and photograph; three letters of praise which have attached to them Otis Chandler's thank you response letters.

Box 235

Publishers - Chandler, Otis

Box 235, Folder 1

Newspaper Forum 1976

Scope and Contents

Two items of correspondence pertaining to a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Newspaper Forum for institutional investors in New York City on May 4, 1976.

Box 235, Folder 2

Management Conference 1976

Scope and Contents

A copy of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Management Conference on September 21, 1976. Also in this folder is a clipping from Among Ourselves, regarding the speech.

Box 235, Folder 3

International Family Planning Association Conference 1976

Scope and Contents

Five copies of a speech entitled "The Politics of Population" given by Marilyn Brant Chandler at the International Family Planning Association Conference on October 1, 1976. One of the copies is hand written on ruled paper and two other copies have a introduction included. Other items in this folder include a three page article about abortion by Marilyn Brant Chandler; a letter from Meredith Lauerhass, Co-Ordinator of IFPRA and Family Planning Centers, to Joan Luthe, in which they discuss Mrs. Chandler being the Honorary Chairman of this committee; three items which included a two page memo and a partial guest list for a event held by the Family Planning Centers of Greater Los Angeles, Inc.; and a pamphlet for the conference.

Box 235, Folder 4

Los Angeles Stockbrokers Society Luncheon 1976

Scope and Contents

Four items of correspondence pertaining to a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Los Angeles Stockbrokers Society Luncheon on November 4, 1976. A letter of praise from Ronald R. Richards, Assistant Vice President at Security Pacific National Bank; a letter from Bob Dresser of Stockbrokers Society, confirming the date and location; a response letter from Otis Chandler to Bob Dresser, reconfirming the date and location.

Box 235, Folder 5

Executive Report KFAC Radio Interview 1976

Scope and Contents

A two page transcript of a radio interview Otis Chandler gave on Executive Report News Show on KFAC radio on November 5, 1976.

Box 235, Folder 6

Declined Invitations 1977-1978

Scope and Contents

Fifteen items of correspondence regarding varies speaking engagements declined by Otis Chandler in 1977. For one of the invitations, the original invitation was sent in 1977, but some of the final correspondence was sent out in 1978. Also, one of the invitations has clippings as an attachment.

Box 235, Folder 7

Arizona Newspaper Association Convention 1977

Scope and Contents

Three copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Arizona Newspaper Association on January 21, 1977. One of the copies does not include the introduction and another copy has hand written notes on it. Other items in this folder include two letters from Eugene N. Marten, Publisher of The Verde Independent, requesting Chandler to be speaker and the other he thanks Chandler for accepting. Attached to these two letters are notes from Freddie Miller urging Chandler to accept. A letter of praise from Mrs. Eugene C. Pulliam [Nina Pulliam], Publisher of the Phoenix Republic and Gazette; a letter of praise from William J. Woestendiek, Executive Editor of The Arizona Daily Star; a memo from Robert L. Flannes to Otis Chandler regarding Alan Moyer. Attached to this memo is a note from Donna Swayze to Freddie Miller informing her that Chandler already talked to Moyer and Chandler declined the speech request. A thank you letter from Hal Marshall, Director at The University of Arizona News Bureau, and a response thank you letter from Otis Chandler; a letter for praise from Paul A. McKalip, Senior Editor at the Tucson Daily Citizen, and a response thank you letter from Otis Chandler.

Box 235, Folder 8

ABC TV Interview 1977

Scope and Contents

A copy of a summary of an interview given by Otis Chandler to ABC TV in March 1977.

Box 235, Folder 9

Los Angeles World Affairs Council Luncheon 1977

Scope and Contents

Three copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Los Angeles World Affairs Council on March 8, 1977. One of the copies has hand written notes on it. Other items in this folder include two flyers; a list of the head table; a two page reception list; three pages of hand written notes on yellow ruled paper; two copies of a memo from Freddie Miller providing details about the day's schedule; a two page article from Reuters regarding the KGB Police and the Los Angeles Times Bureau Chief; a receipt for a table of six; a letter from Harold C. Marlowe of Hal Marlowe Agency, Inc., extending a drinks invitation; a note card and five letters of praise; a letter from Arnold Caritan, District Manager of the Los Angeles District Office of the Automobile Club of Southern California, in which he forwards a picture he took with Chandler and is requesting Chandler to sign it so he can frame it; a response letter from Chandler to Arnold Caritan, returning the picture and informing Caritan that he is flattered; a letter from Charles W. Gates of Kidder, Peadbody & Co., offering Chandler financial services and a response thank you letter from Chandler; five items of correspondence consisting of three letters from Edmonde A. Haddad, Executive Director of the Los Angeles World Affairs Council, regarding details about the event and a response thank you letter from Chandler.

Box 235, Folder 10

The Morton Newspaper Forum 1977

Scope and Contents

A copy of a speech given by Otis Chandler at The Morton Newspaper Forum on April 28, 1977.

Box 235, Folder 11

Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on International Information and Communications Issues 1977

Scope and Contents

Three copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on International and Communications Skills on Thursday, June 9, 1977. One of the copies includes a copy from Martin P. Levin which states that he is enclosing a proposed insert to the testimony. This proposed insert is part of the other two copies of the speech. Other items in this folder include six newspaper clippings and one magazine clipping; a memo from Margaret C. Brown, United States Senate, in which she sends the hearing transcript and request corrections; a response letter from Freddie Miller returning a copy with corrections made; a memo from George M. Kroloff, Administrative Assistant to the Chairman of the Committee of Foreign Relations, requesting copies of the testimony and provides the latest agenda; a thank you letter to Freddie Miller from George M. Kroloff; a two page letter from George McGovern, Chairman of the Subcommittee on International Relations, providing information about the hearings; two pages of background information about the hearings; a memo from Freddie Miller explaining why the hearings would be a good thing to do; a three page memo with a three page attachment, from George Kroloff regarding Chandler's testimony that was used as part of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act; a letter from Freddie Miller to George Kroloff, providing Chandler's correct title; three letters of praise, which each has attached Chandler's response thank you letter.

Box 235, Folder 12

American Newspaper Publishers Association/Research Institute Conference 1977

Scope and Contents

Two copies of the welcoming address given by Otis Chandler at the American Newspaper Publishers Association/Research Institute Conference on Monday, June 13, 1977. Other items in this folder include a copy of the R. I. Bulletin; a copy of the program; two copies of the invitation and a RSVP card; a thank you letter from Robert O. Tafel, Community Services Manager at The Saginaw News; a thank you note card from Helene R. Foellinger, President and Publisher of News-Sentinel; a thank you letter from John B. Lake, Publisher of the St. Petersburg Times Evening Independent; a two page letter from Peter P. Romano, Director in the Production Department of ANPA Research Institute, thanking for hosting and providing information on how the event usually goes; a twenty-eight page cocktail list; a letter to Freddie Miller from Mamie W. Harris, providing names of individuals staying at the Disneyland Hotel and attending the Conference; a three page photocopy of Chandler's speech; an eight page list of attendees, the last page being a memo with additional names; a memo from Jerry W. Friedheim, Executive Vice President and General Manager of American Newspaper Publishers Association, providing a schedule of events; a tentative schedule of events; three letters to Freddie Miller from Peter P. Romano regarding different details about the event; a letter, with an attached memo, from William D. Rinehart, Vice President/Technical of ANPA Research Institute, regarding the set up of the reception and content of the speech; a letter from Freddie Miller to Peter D. Romano, requesting more comp badges; a letter from Peter P. Romano regarding complimentary invitations and two response letters from Freddie Miller providing names in the first letter and then in the second letter, providing additional names she had forgotten to included in the first letter.

Box 235, Folder 13

Michael Jackson KABC-AM Radio Show Interview 1977

Scope and Contents

"Three pieces of correspondence relating to an radio interview Otis Chandler gave on the Michael Jackson Show KABC-AM on August 15, 1977. Also in his folder is a two page transcript from an interview Paul Conrad did on the Michael Jackson Show on August 24, 1977 in which he was asked about the Los Angeles Times decision to ban pornographic ads. "

Box 235, Folder 14

Sigma Delta Chi - San Diego Chapter Meeting 1977

Scope and Contents

A copy of the speech given by Otis Chandler at the San Diego Chapter of Sigma Delta Chi on Wednesday, November 2, 1977. Other items in this folder include a note from Freddie Miller providing details about the evening; an article regarding the Tejon Ranch comments during the speech; two copies of notes for the speech, one is typed out the other handwritten; a thank you letter from Ralph B. Bennett, Chief Editorial Writer of the Evening Tribune; two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Ralph B. Bennett in which Bennett is requesting Chandler to be speaker and Chandler thanks Bennett and accepts the invitation; two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Robert M. Witty, Editor of the San Diego Daily Transcript, in which Witty sends the story Chandler had requested of him, and also sends copies of his paper, Chandler responds with a thank you letter.

Box 235, Folder 15

Management Conference 1977

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and other items pertaining to a speech Otis Chandler gave at the Management Conference on Tuesday, November 15, 1977. A note from Freddie Miller states there is no formal copy of the speech. Other items in this folder include a pamphlet of the meeting; a December 1977 copy of Among Ourselves; a copy of the Management Conference bulletin on a blue back; a letter from Chuck Morrow, President of the Management Conference, confirming that Chandler will be the speaker; an note from Tom Johnson to Freddie Miller informing her that he has put it on the schedule; a photocopy of a page from the Management Conference Buletin about Freddie Miller, and a thank you letter from Chuck Morrow.

Box 235, Folder 16

Declined Invitations 1978

Scope and Contents

Twenty-one items of correspondence regarding varies speaking engagements declined by Otis Chandler in 1978.

Box 235, Folder 17

Service Awards Program 1978

Scope and Contents

A three page memo from Fred Cheuvront pertaining to the Service Awards held on January 17, 1978, where Otis Chandler was a speaker. The memo are instructions for the Projection Booth.

Box 235, Folder 18

San Marino City Club Dinner 1978

Scope and Contents

Two copies of the speech that was suppose to be given by Otis Chandler at the San Marino City Club on Tuesday, January 17, 1978. There is a note from Freddie Miller on one of the copies stating that Chandler decided to speak "off the cuff" instead. Other items in this folder include a thank you letter from John M. Podlech, a Pasadena Attorney, which he also sends a three page photocopy of a Reader's Digest article; a letter from Lynn P. Reitnouer, President-Elect of the San Marino City Club, providing information about the event; two letters of correspondence between Jack D. Whitehead of Beatrice Food Co. and Otis Chandler in which Whitehead discusses the speech's message, and Chandler responds with a thank you letter; a newspaper clipping from the San Marino Tribune.

Box 235, Folder 19

Stanford University Communication Students Lecture 1978

Scope and Contents

Seven pieces of correspondence pertaining to a speech given by Otis Chandler to Stanford University Communication Students on January 24, 1978. The letters deal with agreeing upon and confirming a date.

Box 235, Folder 20

Publisher's Reception for New Employees 1978

Scope and Contents

Three pieces of correspondence pertaining to a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Publisher's Reception for New Employees on February 14, 1978. The first item is a note attached to the second item, a memo. The memo is from Freddie Miller and she refers to the memo attached which she sent out over Chandler's name. The third item is a memo sent from Bob Groundwater to Freddie Miller which is a list seating list for the executives.

Box 235, Folder 21

Coro Foundation's Public Affairs Awards Dinner 1978

Scope and Contents

Two copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Coro Foundation's Public Affairs Awards Dinner on March 2, 1978. Other items in this folder include a note from Freddie Miller with the names of the other recipients; a brochure of the event; a program of the event; a phone-o-gram for Freddie Miller from Judy Anderson of GM Public Relations requesting a copy of the speech; a note from Freddie Miller recommending taking a table; two photographs with a note from Andrea L. Fisher, Executive Director of the Coro Foundation; two copies of a letter from Coro (C. Thomas Wilck, Peggy Funkhouser and Andrea L. Fisher), providing additional information regarding the event; a note from Coro requesting Chandler's biography; a letter to Vance L. Stickell from March Fong EU and Thorton F. Bradshaw of Atlantic Richfield Company, in which they invite Stickell to the event and enclose a card to return with those who commit to buy or sell tables; the card to buy or sell tables; a thank you letter from Lloyd B. Dennis, Chairman and President of Coro Foundation; two letters of correspondence between Assemblyman Paul T. Bannai, Fifty-Third District California Legislature, and Otis Chandler, in which Bannai congratulates Chandler for winning the award and Chandler responds with a thank you letter; two letters of correspondence between Jack Tenner of Olney, Levy, Kaplan and Tenner, and Otis Chandler in which Tenner thanks Chandler for his contributions to the city and a great speech, and Chandler responds by stating he appreciated the thoughtful letter and that he states he was ill that night; a congratulatory letter from Peggy Funkhouser, Trustee Dinner Chairman; a thank you letter from Andrea L. Fisher; a remittance statement for the purchase of a table for 10 people at the event; a thank you card/receipt from Coro for the purchase of the table; and three notes, one is typed. The first note is a typed note to Bill from "NT" regarding Egyptian Ambassador coming to Los Angeles. The second note is regarding a silver Corvette. The third and last note has an address, an phone number and the name Ginny Green written on it.

Box 235, Folder 22

Michael Jackson Television Show Interview 1978

Scope and Contents

A twenty-six page transcript of a KCET television interview Otis Chandler gave on the Michael Jackson Show March 23, 1978. Other items in this folder include a thank you letter from Mark Waxman, Executive Producer of the Michael Jackson show and Program Director at KCET; a management bulletin providing information about the when the show will be airing; two newspaper clippings; thirty-five letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and varies individuals that wrote in regarding a quote that was taken out of context; six items consisting of four letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler, Mrs. Kurt Steinmeier [Elizabeth Steinmeier], and Anthony Day, regarding the editorial about free speech in Skokie; two items consisting of a a memo and an attached sheet, regarding the CBS Broadcast; a copy of the page from the transcript that includes the quote that was taken out of context; forty-three items of correspondence praising Otis Chandler's appearance on the show.

Box 235, Folder 23

KCET Interview by Ann Martin 1978

Scope and Contents

Ten items pertaining to a KABC television interview of Otis Chandler by Ann Martin held sometime in May of 1978. Items include five letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and regards to his appearance on the show; a memo from Tom Giuffrida informing Chandler that Maury Povich is going to be interviewing him; a memo with three notes attached to it, regarding scheduling the interview.

Box 235, Folder 24

Claremont Graduate School Commencement Address 1978

Scope and Contents

Three copies of the speech given by Otis Chandler at the Claremont Graduate School Commencement on Saturday, May 20, 1978. Other items in this folder include two newspaper clippings, a copy of the Summer-Spring 1978 Claremont Graduate School Bulletin; and four letters of correspondence.

Box 236

Publishers - Chandler, Otis

Box 236, Folder 1

Bridging The Gap Luncheon 1978

Scope and Contents

Four copies of the speech given by Otis Chandler at the Bridging the Gap Luncheon on June 17, 1978. Two of the copies included a one page introduction. Other items in this folder include a copy of the Bridging The Gap program; an August 25, 1978 copy of The Los Angeles Daily Journal Report; seven newspaper clippings, a photocopy of an article with a note attached to it; and thirteen items that consist of ten letters and two attachments, one being a newspaper clipping along with a June 23, 1978 copy of The Los Angeles Daily Journal Report.

Box 236, Folder 2

CBS News Special 1978

Scope and Contents

Twenty newspaper clippings about an interview that Otis Chandler gave on to CBS News Special, which was part of an hour long report entitled "The Business of Newspapers." Also in this folder are two letters of correspondence between Otis Chandler and James F. Chambers , Jr., in which Chandler talks about his disappointment with the entire program.

Box 236, Folder 3

Western Association of Game, Fish and Conservation Commissioners Panel 1978

Scope and Contents

A copy of the notes used for a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Western Association of Game, Fish and Conservation Commissioners Panel on July 19, 1978. Other items in this folder include twenty-nine items that consist of seven letters and one attachment, which is a photocopy of a newspaper clipping; and eighteen newspaper clippings.

Box 236, Folder 4

Orange County Chamber of Commerce Economic Outlook Conference 1978

Scope and Contents

Three copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Orange County Chamber of Commerce Economic Outlook Conference on September 21, 1978. One copy has hand written notes and another copy includes the schedule. Other items in this folder include a newspaper clipping; three items consisting of three Economic Outlook Conference brochures from 1976 1977 and 1978; nine items which consist of a note, a phone message and six letters.

Box 236, Folder 5

Management Conference 1978

Scope and Contents

Two copies of notes used for a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Management Conference on September 25, 1978. One copy has hand written notes and another copy includes the schedule. Other items in this folder include two copies of personal notes; two hand written notes, and five letters.

Box 236, Folder 6

Financial Executives Institute International Conference 1978

Scope and Contents

Three copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Financial Executives Institute on October 9, 1978. One copy includes an introduction and another copy is hand written on legal size yellow paper. Other items in this folder include a pamphlet for the event; a one page Speaker's Questionnaire; and seven items of correspondence which consist of on memo and six letters.

Box 236, Folder 7

Audit Bureau of Circulation Annual Conference 1978

Scope and Contents

Four copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Audit Bureau of Circulation Annual Conference on Wednesday, November 8, 1978. Two of the copies include an introduction and hand written notes. Other items in this folder include a program for the event; a copy of the Audit Bureau of Circulations' News Bulletin, a page from Audit Bureau of Circulations' News Bulletin; a one page, double sided, schedule; and eighteeen items of correspondence which consist of one memo, one telegram and thirteen letters.

Box 236, Folder 8

Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Presentation 1978

Scope and Contents

Three pages of photocopied notes used for a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce on November 30, 1978.

Box 236, Folder 9

Times Mirror Board of Directors Presentation 1978

Scope and Contents

A copy of the speech given by Otis Chandler at the Times Mirror Board of Directors presentation on December 6, 1978. Also in this folder are copies of the speeches given by Charles Chase and Tom Johnson at the presentation.

Box 236, Folder 10

National Collegiate Athletic Association Honors Luncheon 1979

Scope and Contents

"Items pertaining to a speech given by Otis Chandler at the National Collegiate Athletic Association Honors Luncheon upon receiving the Theodore Roosevelt Award on January 8, 1979. Items in this folder include twenty-one clippings; two copies of the National Collegiate Athletic Association News, December and February; a list of the College Athletics' Top Ten; the event's program; and thirty-three items of correspondence which include three notes, one memo; twenty-three letters, and one phone message. "

Box 236, Folder 11

International Newspaper Advertising Executives Annual Meeting 1979

Scope and Contents

Three copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the International Newspaper Advertising Executives Annual Meeting on Monday, January 29, 1979. Other items in this folder include a page of hand written notes; a program of the event; and twenty-two items of correspondence which include two notes (one has an invitation attached to it), two memos, and fifteen letter (one of the letters has two attachments.)

Box 236, Folder 12

Dallas Association of Investment Analysts Presentation 1979

Scope and Contents

Two copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler to the Dallas Association of Investment Analysts on February 21, 1979. Other items in this folder include two letters.

Box 236, Folder 13

Sigma Delta Chi - Dallas Chapter Address 1979

Scope and Contents

Ten items of correspondence relating to a speech given by Otis Chandler to the Dallas Chapter of Sigma Delta Chi on February 22, 1979. These items include two memos and five letters. One of the letters has a two page attachment.

Box 236, Folder 14

USC Journalism Students Lecture 1979

Scope and Contents

Eight items of correspondence relating to a speech given by Otis Chandler to USC Journalism Students on March 20, 1979. These items include one memo and six letters. One of the letters has a two pages of the Daily Trojan as an attachment.

Box 236, Folder 15

KABC TV Series on The Times Interview 1979

Scope and Contents

"Fourteen items relating to a KABC TV series on The Times which aired in October 1979. These items include one note, three memos, and six letters. One of the memos has attached research regarding the Owens Valley and San Fernando. "

Box 236, Folder 16

California Chicano News Media Association Address 1979

Scope and Contents

Two notes relating to a speech given by Otis Chandler to the California Chicano News Media Association on November 15, 1979. One note is typed and the other is hand written.

Box 236, Folder 17

Times Mirror Newspaper Group Meeting 1980

Scope and Contents

A four page outline of remarks made by Otis Chandler at the Times Mirror Newspaper Group meeting on January 11, 1980.

Box 236, Folder 18

Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show and Conference 1980

Scope and Contents

A twenty page speech given by Otis Chandler at the Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show and Conference on January 16, 1980. Also in this folder are 35 newspaper clippings about his speech.

Box 236, Folder 19

Freedom of the Press Exhibit 1980

Scope and Contents

A copy of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the opening of the Freedom of the Press Exhibit on February 14, 1980. This exhibit was displayed in the Los Angeles Times building and displayed fifteen historical papers never before publicly seen from the Chicago Public Library's special collection. This exhibit was presented by the Playboy Foundation and displayed papers from the trial of John Peter Zenger. Other items in this folder include a two page press release and four letters of correspondence, one being from Hugh Hefner.

Box 236, Folder 20

Business Reporting Conference 1980

Scope and Contents

Two copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Business Reporting Conference on February 29, 1980. Other items in this folder include a pamphlet of the event; a four page list of Publishers Paper Company employess, the last three pages being organizational charts; a memo and four letters, one having a pamphlet as an attachment.

Box 236, Folder 21

Center for Integral Medicine Conference 1980

Scope and Contents

Two letters of correspondence relating to a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Center for Integral Medicine Conference on March 1, 1980. One of the letters has a program proposal as an attachment.

Box 236, Folder 22

Board of Directors Meeting 1980

Scope and Contents

A copy of the remarks given by Otis Chandler at the Board of Directors meeting on March 5, 1980. Also in the folder is a note from Donna Swayze.

Box 236, Folder 23

Editorial Awards Banquet (1 of 2) 1980

Scope and Contents

Three copies of the speech given by Otis Chandler at the Editorial Awards Banquet on March 7, 1980. Also in the folder is a transcript of the event; a note regarding the time capsule; and documents pertaining to timelines and highlights of the 60s, 70s, and 1979. Split into two folders.

Box 236, Folder 24

Editorial Awards Banquet (2 of 2) 1980

Scope and Contents

Three copies of the speech given by Otis Chandler at the Editorial Awards Banquet on March 7, 1980. Also in the folder is a transcript of the event; a note regarding the time capsule; and documents pertaining to timelines and highlights of the 60s, 70s, and 1979. Split into two folders.

Box 237

Publishers - Chandler, Otis

Box 237, Folder 1

Security Analysts Presentation 1980

Scope and Contents

A copy of the speech given by Otis Chandler to Security Analysts on March 14, 1980.

Box 237, Folder 2

Management Conference 1980

Scope and Contents

A copy of the speech given by Otis Chandler at the Management Conference on March 20, 1980.

Box 237, Folder 3

Times Mirror Company Annual Meeting 1980

Scope and Contents

A copy of the speech given by Otis Chandler at the Times Mirror Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 28, 1980.

Box 237, Folder 4

Los Angeles Society of Financial Analysts Address 1980

Scope and Contents

A copy of the outline of the speech given by Otis Chandler at the Los Angeles Society of Financial Analysts on June 26, 1980.

Box 237, Folder 5

Southwestern Area Commerce and Industry Association Address 1980

Scope and Contents

A letter regarding a speech to be given by Otis Chandler at the Southwestern Area Commerce and Industry Association on October 21, 1980.

Box 237, Folder 6

President-Elect Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan Introduction 1980

Scope and Contents

Two copies of the introduction given by Otis Chandler for President-Elect Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy Reagan on December 1, 1980.

Box 237, Folder 7

Franklin Murphy Retirement Address 1980

Scope and Contents

A copy of the speech given by Otis Chandler at Franklin Murphy's Retirement on December 19, 1980.

Box 237, Folder 8

All Saints Church Forum 1981

Scope and Contents

Ten letters regarding a speech given by Otis Chandler at the All Saints Church Forum on January 11, 1981.

Box 237, Folder 9

Health & Fitness: The Corporate View Symposium 1981

Scope and Contents

Thirty-eight items of correspondence pertaining to a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Health & Fitness: The Corporate View Symposium on April 23, 1981. Items in this folder include nineteen letters, some with attachments that include a photocopy of the pamphlet, a two page itinerary of the event, a Compufit brochure, a photocopy of an article, and both a speaker and photo release form; four reports, one of them is a two pages; a pamphlet; six memos, one hand written; and three hand written pages of notes.

Box 237, Folder 10

Times Mirror Company Annual Meeting 1981

Scope and Contents

Two copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 27, 1981. One of the copies is a draft.

Box 237, Folder 11

Security Analysts of San Francisco Presentation 1981

Scope and Contents

A copy of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Security Analysts of San Francisco meeting on June 16, 1981. Other items in this folder include an article clipping, and a letter with a Times Mirror routing slip attached to it.

Box 237, Folder 12

Young Presidents Organization Breakfast 1981

Scope and Contents

Two outlines of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Young Presidents Organization Presentation Breakfast on September 9, 1981. One of the outlines is on index cards and the other are legal size photocopies of the index cards. The other item in this folder is a meeting notice.

Box 237, Folder 13

KNX Radio Interview 1981

Scope and Contents

A four page transcript of an interview given by Otis Chandler to Jere Laird on KNX Radio on November 2, 1981. The transcript has a note attached to it from Otis Chandler.

Box 237, Folder 14

USC Dinner Honoring The Los Angeles Times 100th Anniversary 1981

Scope and Contents

A two page copy of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the USC dinner honoring the Los Angeles Times 100th Anniversary on December 3, 1981.

Box 237, Folder 15

Los Angeles Times 100th Anniversary Dinner 1981

Scope and Contents

A copy of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Los Angeles Times 100th Anniversary Dinner on December 4, 1981.

Box 237, Folder 16

Dewitt Carter Reddick Award and Jesse H. Jones Communication Center Naming Address 1982

Scope and Contents

Three copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the University of Texas at Austin, when he received the Dewitt Carter Reddick Award and for the naming of the communication complex, the "Jesse H. Jones Communication Center,"on April 30, 1982. Other items in this folder included a program of the event; a copy of Comm Council Communicator newsletter; a press release; a full edition of the On Campus newspaper and a clipping from it; two memos and twelve letters.

Box 237, Folder 17

Times Mirror Company Annual Meeting 1982

Scope and Contents

A transcript of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 26, 1982.

Box 237, Folder 18

Reception for Queen Beatrix 1982

Scope and Contents

Two copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the reception held at the Times Mirror Square for Queen Beatrix on June 21, 1982. One of the copies is a draft which is marked up and cut up.

Box 237, Folder 19

Management Conference 1983

Scope and Contents

Four pages of hand written notes on yellow legal size paper used for a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Management Conference on September 29, 1983. Other items in this folder include a pamphlet of the event; two letters; two hand written notes on Otis Chandler's stationary; and a copy of the Management Conference bulletin.

Box 237, Folder 20

Anti-Defamation League Luncheon 1983

Scope and Contents

Two copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Anti-Demamation League Luncheon on October 15, 1983. Other items in this folder include three letters.

Box 237, Folder 21

Times Mirror Company Annual Meeting 1984

Scope and Contents

A copy of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Times Mirro Company Annual Meeting.

Box 237, Folder 22

Greater Los Angeles Press Club Annual Awards Banquet 1984

Scope and Contents

Two copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Greater Los Angeles Press Club on March 4, 1984. One of the copies has a memo attached to it. Other items in this folder include two copies of Otis Chandler's remarks upon accepting the Joe Quinn Award, one has hand written notes on it; a program of the event; a newspaper clipping; a photocopy of both sides of the reservation card; eight letters; four memos; two notes; and a one page list of table sitting arrangements.

Box 237, Folder 23

Gordon Phillips Memorial Service 1984

Scope and Contents

A copy of the speech given by Otis Chandler at Gordon Phillips' memorial service on April 26, 1984.

Box 237, Folder 24

American Jewish Committee Awards Dinner 1984

Scope and Contents

A copy of the speech given by Otis Chandler at the American Jewish Committee Awards Dinner on November 29, 1984. Other items in this folder include five letters; a memo regarding seating arrangements; a program of the event; two list of suggestions for invitation list; a telegram; a photocopy of the invitation and a note card announcing the guest speaker.

Box 237, Folder 25

Yad Vashem of Jerusalem and Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles Tribute Banquet 1985

Scope and Contents

Two copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Jewish Federation Council on January 22, 1985. Other items in this folder include the invitation; a four page press release; four letters; two copies of a statement for Israel Today; and a note.

Box 237, Folder 26

Rochester Institute of Technology's Annual Isaiah Thomas Awards Dinner 1985

Scope and Contents

A copy of the speech given by Otis Chandler at the Isaiah Thomas Award on April 9, 1985. Other items in this folder include a program of the event; eleven clippings, two are photocopies; two wired articles; an itinerary; one note and fifteen letters.

Box 237, Folder 27

Washington Bureau Address 1985

Scope and Contents

A copy of an interview transcript of Otis Chandler and Tom Johnson by the Washington Bureau on April 11, 1985.

Box 237, Folder 28

Times Mirror Company Annual Meeting 1985

Scope and Contents

Two copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Times Mirror Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 22, 1985.

Box 237, Folder 29

Among Ourselves 1986

Scope and Contents

An eleven page transcript of an interview of Otis Chandler by Among Ourselves. Also in this folder is a photocopy of the actual article that appeared in the January 1986 issue of Among Ourselves. The transcript has a memo attached to it to Carolyn from Tom Peckham, however the year on the memo is incorrect. It should read "1/15/86."

Box 237, Folder 30

Michael Jackson KABC Radio Show Interview 1986

Scope and Contents

An eighteen page transcript of a KABC-AM Radio interview Otis Chandler gave on the Michael Jackson Show May 30, 1986.

Box 237, Folder 31

Walter Cronkite Awards Luncheon 1986

Scope and Contents

Three copies of a speech given by Otis Chandler at the Times Mirror Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 22, 1985. Other items in this folder include four clippings; two Request for Chauffeur Service forms; a guest list; an invitatio; two press releases; two itineraries; a program; five notes; and fourteen letters.

Box 237, Folder 32

Sigma Delta Chi - Los Angeles Chapter Banquet 1987

Scope and Contents

Two copies of the introduction speech of Bill Thomas given by Otis Chandler at the Sigma Delta Chi dinner on December 2, 1987. Other items in this folder include a copy of the Sigma Delta Chi, Los Angeles Chapter newsletter; two letters; and photocopy of the invitation and reservation card.

Reference Files 1940-1989

Scope and Contents

Articles about Otis Chandler, his wives, his children, and his business interests. Arranged alphabetically. Date range is 1940-1989.

Box 238

Publishers - Chandler, Otis

Box 238, Folder 1

Associated Press 1974

Scope and Contents

Resolution by the Associated Press Board of Directors recognizing the service of Otis Chandler.

Box 238, Folder 2

Birthday party - 40th 1967

Scope and Contents

Approx. 90 items: letters, notes, invitations and other material related to the surprise 40th birthday party for Otis Chandlers organized by his (first) wife Marilyn ("MIssy") Chandler. Notable item: the large, fold-out invitations were illustrated with seven original Paul Conrad cartoons.

Box 238, Folder 3

Biographical Material 1950-1986

Scope and Contents

Biographical material about Otis Chandler which includes resumes, outlines, and questionnaires.

Box 238, Folder 4

Biographical Material - Security clearance 1967 - 1976

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items; three copies "Otis Chandler Biographical Information," 9/1976 ; stapled packet, 1967, including forms, letters, notes and information from U.S. Department of Defense, TRW and the Federal Bureau of Investigation ; packet of information on Otis Chandler relating to selective service (draft). It seems much of this material relates to the process of obtaining a security clearance for OC because he had been seated on the board of TRW, a corporation involved in many defense-related activities.

Box 238, Folder 5

Articles About 1940-1949

Scope and Contents

Articles written about Otis Chandler between 1940 and 1949.

Box 238, Folder 6

Articles About 1950-1959

Scope and Contents

Articles written about Otis Chandler between 1950 and 1959.

Box 238, Folder 7

Articles About 1960

Scope and Contents

Articles written about Otis Chandler in 1960.

Box 238, Folder 8

Articles About 1961

Scope and Contents

Two articles written about Otis Chandler in 1961.

Box 238, Folder 9

Articles About 1962

Scope and Contents

Three articles written about Otis Chandler in 1962.

Box 238, Folder 10

Articles About 1964

Scope and Contents

Two articles written about Otis Chandler in 1964.

Box 238, Folder 11

Articles About 1965

Scope and Contents

An article written about Otis Chandler's home in 1965.

Box 238, Folder 12

Articles About 1966

Scope and Contents

Ten articles written about Otis Chandler in 1966.

Box 238, Folder 13

Articles About 1967

Scope and Contents

Five articles written about Otis Chandler in 1967.

Box 238, Folder 14

Articles About 1968

Scope and Contents

Three articles written about Otis Chandler in 1968.

Box 238, Folder 15

Articles About 1970

Scope and Contents

Three articles written about Otis Chandler in 1970.

Box 238, Folder 16

Articles About 1972

Scope and Contents

Nine articles written about Otis Chandler in 1972.

Box 238, Folder 17

Articles About 1973

Scope and Contents

Four articles written about Otis Chandler in 1973.

Box 238, Folder 18

Articles About 1974

Scope and Contents

Five articles written about Otis Chandler in 1974.

Box 238, Folder 19

Articles About 1975

Scope and Contents

Seven articles written about Otis Chandler in 1975.

Box 238, Folder 20

Articles About 1976

Scope and Contents

Four articles written about Otis Chandler in 1976.

Box 238, Folder 21

Articles About 1977

Scope and Contents

Ten articles written about Otis Chandler in 1977.

Box 238, Folder 22

Articles About 1978

Scope and Contents

Twenty articles written about Otis Chandler in 1978.

Box 238, Folder 23

Articles About 1979

Scope and Contents

Eleven articles written about Otis Chandler in 1979.

Box 238, Folder 24

Articles About 1980

Scope and Contents

Seventeen articles written about Otis Chandler in 1980.

Box 239

Publishers - Chandler, Otis

Box 239, Folder 1

Articles About 1981

Scope and Contents

Two articles written about Otis Chandler in 1981.

Box 239, Folder 2

Articles About 1983

Scope and Contents

Two articles written about Otis Chandler in 1983.

Box 239, Folder 3

Articles About 1984

Scope and Contents

Ten articles written about Otis Chandler in 1984.

Box 239, Folder 4

Articles About 1985

Scope and Contents

Three articles written about Otis Chandler in 1985.

Box 239, Folder 5

Articles About 1986

Scope and Contents

Two articles written about Otis Chandler in 1986.

Box 239, Folder 6

Articles About 1987

Scope and Contents

An article written about Otis Chandler in 1987.

Box 239, Folder 7

Articles About 1990

Scope and Contents

An article written about Otis Chandler in 1990.

Box 239, Folder 8

Articles About 2001

Scope and Contents

An article written about Otis Chandler in 2001.

Box 239, Folder 9

Articles About 1988

Scope and Contents

A newspaper ad for Pepperdine University, which features Otis Chandler.

Box 239, Folder 10

Articles By Otis Chandler 1955-1980

Scope and Contents

Articles written by Otis Chandler between 1955 and 1980. Also in this folder are the following: a note from Cary Schneider to Craig St. Clair; and a memo from Marshall Berges to Annette Lonon.

Box 239, Folder 11

Children: Chandler, Carolyn 1963-1988

Scope and Contents

Three articles and two baby annoucements about Otis Chandler's daughter, Caroyln Chandler.

Box 239, Folder 12

Children: Chandler, Cathleen 1976

Scope and Contents

An article entitled "U.S. Students Help Out in Isolated City" which mentions Otis Chandler's daughter, Cathleen Chandler.

Box 239, Folder 13

Children: Chandler, Harry Brant 1979

Scope and Contents

Two articles about the wedding of Otis Chandler's son, Harry Brant Chandler.

Box 239, Folder 14

Children: Chandler, Michael Otis 1981-1989

Scope and Contents

Articles about Otis Chandler's son, Michael Otis Chandler. Most are about his racing and his marriages.

Box 239, Folder 15

Children: Chandler, Norman Brant 1972-1981

Scope and Contents

Articles written about and written by Otis Chandler's son, Norman Brant Chandler.

Box 239, Folder 16

Genealogy circa 1960 - 1969

Scope and Contents

Approx. 30 items: correspondence, questionnaires, forms, lists, charts and other material related to assembling a Chandler Family genealogy. Assembled in the 1960s.

Box 239, Folder 17

Geotek 1974-1977

Scope and Contents

Original and photocopies of newspaper clippings regarding Otis Chandler and his involvement with Geotek.

Box 239, Folder 18

Media Interviews 1960-1989

Scope and Contents

One hundred twenty-nine pages of transcripts from nine different shows ranging from 1960-1989.

Box 239, Folder 19

Mirror News: Appraisal & recommendations circa 1960

Scope and Contents

1 item: a report of approx. 30-pp. by Otis Chandler which is an appraisal of the financially troubled Mirror News (which ceased publication in 1962). It is divided into a "Forward" (sic), "General Statement," "General Comments," "Sensationalism - Writing," "Personnel changes," "Control of feature writing," and more.

Box 239, Folder 20

Museum undated

Scope and Contents

A brochure about Otis Chandler's museum, Chandler Vintage Museum of Transportation and Wildlife.

Box 239, Folder 21

Pulitzer Prize 1969

Scope and Contents

Approx. 12 items: clippings, reprints, congratulatory letters and telegrams related to the Los Angeles Times winning two Pulitzers in 1969.

Box 239, Folder 22

Racing 1978 - 1979

Scope and Contents

Approx. 100 newspaper clippings about Otis Chandler's racing at the 31st annual Watkins Glen Six Hours endurance race. Also in this folder are four memos; five congratulatory letters, an original and photocopy of a photograph of Chandler kneeling next to his car; and the program for the 1979 Los Angeles Times Grand Prix Weekend races at Riverside International Raceway and the Starting Grids.

Box 240

Publishers - Chandler, Otis

Box 240, Folder Bound volumes

Guest book for Times Mirror Corporate 1973 - 1976

Scope and Contents

Large blue leatherette book, "Times Mirror" on cover, used as guest signature book for visitors to the Times Mirror corporate offices and likely the Publisher's Office. Starts with the dedication of the Times Mirror building on May 23, 1973 and ends with Newspaper Seminar on September 17, 1976. CONSERVATION NOTE: Paper block is separated from the binding. Please open with caution and use book stand.

Box 240, Folder 1

Stationary - Christmas Cards 1964-1978

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Christmas cards sent out by Otis Chandler, his wife and children. Some of the cards have envelopes.

Box 240, Folder 2

Stationary - Letterhead Samples undated

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Four different samples of Otis Chandler's letterhead from the Los Angeles Times and Times Mirror. Also in this folder are address labels. All items from Elke Corley of the Vice Chairman's Office, 4/17/1980.

Box 240, Folder 3

Succession Planning Program 1978

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A copy of the Los Angeles Times Succession Planning Program dated July 1978.

Box 240, Folder 4

Wives: Stuart, Marilyn Brant Chandler 1969-1980

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Articles and newspaper clippings about Otis Chandler's first wife, Marilyn Brant Chandler Stuart. Her birth name is Marilyn Jane Brant and was often called by her nickname "Missy."

Box 240, Folder 5

Wives: Stuart, Marilyn Brant Chandler - Divorce 1979 - 1980

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Articles and newspaper clippings about Otis Chandler and his first wife, Marilyn Brant Chandler Stuart's divorce.

Box 240, Folder 6

Wives: Whitaker, Bettina 1981

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Articles and newspaper clippings about Otis Chandler's second wife, Bettina Whitaker. They are mostly about the marriage to Otis Chandler. Also in this folder are a wedding announcement and invitation to the reception.

Oversize 1960-1985

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Various oversize items. Date range is 1960-1985.

Box 682

Publishers - Chandler, Otis

Awards and Scrapbooks 1960, 1963, 1980, 1983 - 1985

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4 large plastic sleeves containing: original newsprint of articles by Otis Chandler written for Mirror News in the 1950s ; several commendations awarded to Otis Chandler by the City of Los Angeles, the State of California, Jewish groups including Yad Vashem of Jerusalem, the Jewish Federation Council and Museum of the Holocaust and others ; an Employee Bulletin and an original copy of LAT Morning Final for 3/6/1980, reporting that Tom Johnson would become publisher on 4/14/1980 ; large ring-bound scrapbook album regarding the acquisition of the Denver Post, 1980. Scrapbook from Otis Chandler's office.

Johnson, Tom 1973-1990

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Wyatt Tom Johnson was the first non-family publisher. He attended the University of Georgia and Harvard Business School, and worked closely with Lyndon B. Johnson for many years before joining the Dallas Times Herald in 1975. After serving as President for four years, he was Publisher from 1980-1989. Series includes correspondence, clippings, photographs, reports, speeches, and other material. Date range is 1973-1990.

Correspondence 1977-1988

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Outgoing and incoming correspondence arranged chronologically. Date range is 1977-1988.

Box 241

Publishers - Johnson, Tom

Box 241, Folder 1

Complaint Letter and Response 1982

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A complaint letter to the Los Angeles Times and a response letter from Tom Johnson. Both written in elementary school English to emphasize the point of the letters.

Box 241, Folder 2

Incoming - Congratulation Letters Received - A-C 1977

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Congratulatory letters sent to Tom Johnson upon his appointment as President of the Los Angeles Times.

Box 241, Folder 3

Incoming - Congratulation Letters Received - D-I 1977

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Congratulatory letters sent to Tom Johnson upon his appointment as President of the Los Angeles Times.

Box 241, Folder 4

Incoming - Congratulation Letters Received - J-M 1977

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Congratulatory letters sent to Tom Johnson upon his appointment as President of the Los Angeles Times.

Box 241, Folder 5

Incoming - Congratulation Letters Received - N-R 1977

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Congratulatory letters sent to Tom Johnson upon his appointment as President of the Los Angeles Times.

Box 241, Folder 6

Incoming - Congratulation Letters Received - S-Z 1977

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Congratulatory letters sent to Tom Johnson upon his appointment as President of the Los Angeles Times.

Box 242

Publishers - Johnson, Tom

Box 242, Folder 1

Incoming - Congratulation Letters Received - A-F 1980

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Congratulatory letters sent to Tom Johnson upon his appointment as Publisher of the Los Angeles Times.

Box 242, Folder 2

Incoming - Congratulation Letters Received - G-O 1980

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Congratulatory letters sent to Tom Johnson upon his appointment as Publisher of the Los Angeles Times.

Box 242, Folder 3

Incoming - Congratulation Letters Received - P-Z 1980

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Congratulatory letters sent to Tom Johnson upon his appointment as Publisher of the Los Angeles Times.

Box 242, Folder 4

Incoming - Congratulation Letter Received 1984

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A congratulatory letter sent to Tom Johnson.

Box 242, Folder 5

Outgoing June 1979

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