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
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.
