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Finding Aid for the Ed Ainsworth Papers, 1945-1968

Descriptive Summary

Title:
Ed Ainsworth Papers, 1945-1968

Collection number:
405

Creator:
Ainsworth, Ed, 1902-1968

Extent:
86 boxes (43 linear ft.)
13 oversize boxes

Repository:
University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Department of Special Collections.

Los Angeles, California 90095-1575

Abstract:
Edward Maddin Ainsworth (1902-1968) worked for the Los Angeles Times as a copyreader in 1924. He progressed from city editor to state editor, editorial page editor, assistant to the managing editor, and eventually became a columnist. He also wrote several books on California and the West and contributed to various magazines. The collection consists of literary manuscripts, correspondence, articles, clippings, books, and photographs related to Ainsworth's career as a writer and journalist.

Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.

Language:
English.