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[19]20 L.D.T.

File consists of a copy of a memorandum of agreement between John William Patterson and Defiance Wharves Limited, January 24, 1920.

[1920, 1927 - Ted Taylor]

File consists of a copy of the "Mouth Organ" and related correspondence concerning Ted Taylor's activities as it's editor, a sketch of Taylor, and a birthday poem from Ken Taylor containing three photographs on one sheet of photographic paper.

[1921]

File includes correspondence, financial papers, and a "Statement of moneys subscribed by the public" for the British Columbia Electric Railway Company and subsidiary companies, June 1921.

1921 - News service

File consists of incoming and outgoing correspondence of Ted Taylor and related newspaper clippings, pertaining to both his professional and personal lives. Includes correspondence with John M. Beckwith, William R. Kane, Harry Brand, Theodore C. Detrich and George Rosener.

[19]22

File includes correspondence and records relating to L.D. Taylor's bid for Mayor of Vancouver.

1922 - Busted partnership

File consists of financial records and appointment book of Ted Taylor; Ruth Wing's notes and correspondence regarding the murder of Hollywood director William D. Taylor, a client and friend of Ted Taylor; and Ted Taylor's account of his marriage to Ruth Wing.

1922 - GROPING - bureau and other possibilities

File consists of correspondence, notes and other records relating to Ted Taylor's publicity work in Hollywood, his activities as Editor of the motion picture industry publication "CAMERA!," and the establishment of the Los Angeles Press Service.

1922 - How to spell "Rubaiyat"

File consists of correspondence, press releases, and receipts relating to Ted Taylor's role as a publicist for Ferdinand Earle and Earle's production "The Rubaiyat." includes commentary by Earle concerning dealings with David O. Selznick.

1922 - Loose threads

File consists of miscellaneous incoming and outgoing correspondence of Theodore Taylor, including correspondence concerning the Studio Publicists' Association's publication of the "Mouth Organ."

1922 - The Record - A new little world

File consists of incoming and outgoing correspondence of Ted Taylor, relating to his work as a member of the editorial staff of "The Record." Includes incoming correspondence from actors John Gilbert and Charles Ray, director Emmett J. Flynn, and the Goldwyn Producing Corporation.

1922 - W.D.T. [William Desmond Taylor]

File consists of newspaper clippings, correspondence and other records relating to the murder of Ted Taylor's client and friend, director William Desmond Taylor. Includes records relating to Ted Taylor and Ruth Wing's assistance in the murder investigation, Ted Taylor's relationship with Taylor, and his defence of Taylor's character. File also includes correspondence from director Reginald Barker.

[19]23

File includes financial records for the Vancouver Oil & Mining Record and a certificate of encumberance for Lot 191.

1923 Dec.

File consists of correspondence and a newspaper clipping relating to Taylor's editorial activities at the "Los Angeles Record," including correspondence from director William P.S. Earle; correspondence between Ted Taylor and Ruth Wing; incoming correspondence of Caroline Little Pierce and Annie Louise Taylor; and correspondence from Kate Cooley concerning L.D. Taylor. File also contains Christmas cards and greetings from actors Victor Potel and Raymond Cannon, actress Lillian Rich, producers John M. Stahl and Fanchon Royer, writers Al Cohn, Edith M. Ryan, Doris Anderson, and director D.W. Griffith.

[19]24

File includes records relating to the 1925 mayoral election and personal corrspondence.

1924

File consists of an advertisment for the Barn in Los Angeles and ten photographs. Includes two photographs of Mary Beaton (Taylor) and photographs of Ted Taylor in his office, at Goldwyn Studios, and at a Pola Negris dinner for General Haller.

1924 Dec.

File contains correspondence relating to Ted Taylor's publicity work, a script and program for a play in which he acted, and his address book. File also contains cards and greetings from directors Bert Dorris, James Young and J. Stuart Blackton; producers John M. Stahl, Bob Custer, Jeff Lazarus, Samuel Goldwyn and George Fitzmaurice; actors Mabel Normand, Florence Lawrence, Eleanor Boardman, Louise Glaum, Patsy Ruth Miller, Belle Bennett, Gertrude Short, Huntley Gordon, Jackie Coogan, Dorothy Dwan, Estelle Taylor, Ben Alexander, Tom Mix, Allene Ray, Patsy Ruth Miller, Natalie Kingston, Harry Carey, Adeline McAlvord; writers Hyatt Daab, Finis Fox, Sid Schlager, Joseph Jackson, Frederick Palmer, Joseph A. Stelle, Arthur Hagerman, Maurice Stephens, Adam Hull Shirk, Jack Jungmeyer, Edith Millicent Ryan and Charles R. Condon; and publicists Agnes O'Malley and Joe Reddy. File also contains cards and greetings from the following production studios: Universal City, Westcoast Studios, White Productions, Ritz Carlton Pictures, Lubitsch Productions, the 'Ben Hur' Company and Van Pelt-Wilson Productions.
File has been divided up into the following sections by Ted Taylor: Dec. 1924; 1924 - L.A. - Personal; 1924 - L.A. - Professional.

1925

File consists of correspondence and legal documents relating to Ted Taylor's divorce from Ruth Wing, his marriage to Mary Beaton, and his move to Paris, France. Includes correspondence from Mary Beaton, Caroline Little Pierce, and Annie Louise Taylor.

[19]25

File consists of personal correspondence, eight photographs, newspaper clippings and ephemera.

[1926]

File includes fifteen photographs, personal correspondence, newspaper clippings, a program and a blueprint political cartoon.

1926 Beaton

File consists of Octavia Beaton correspondence, including a letter from Bruce Beaton, outgoing correspondence to friends describing Paris and the death of Mary Beaton Taylor, an American Church of Paris program and an American Hospital of Paris identification card.

[19]27

File includes twenty-three photographs, correspondence, a report, newspaper clippings, financial receipts, and a program for "Canada's Diamond Jubilee, 1867-1927: Port banquet dedicated to the opening of C.P.R. piers 'B-C', Monday , the fourth of July." Includes two photographs of children inscribed to L.D. Taylor.

1927 Beaton

File consists of Octavia Beaton correspondence, including correspondence concerning the death of her daughter-in-law Mary and a letter from George Beaton, records relating to her membership in the American Legion Auxiliary, and prose written by her on the topic of Charles Lindbergh's transatlantic flight.

[1928]

File includes correspondence, newspaper clippings, campaign material, a photograph and ephemera.

[19]29

File includes a passport, letters of identification and presentation, newspaper clippings, photographs and ephemera relating to L.D. Taylor's world tour. File also includes campaign material, and newspaper clippings and other material relating to family and civic affairs.

1929 Beaton

File consists of Octavia Beaton's correspondence with her brother-in-law Ralph Beaton and correspondence relating to her employment situation.

1929 TT [Ted Taylor]

File consists of a newspaper clipping concerning L.D. Taylor and George Fowler's trip to Los Angeles in May 1929, and a newspaper clipping and legal document relating to the withdrawal of Ted and Ken Taylor from a partnership in the Radio Program Service.

[1929-1945]

File includes newspaper clippings, correspondence, legal papers, campaign platform notes, two photographs, blank forms, an invitation and other memorabilia.

[1930]

File includes correspondence, newspaper clippings, campaign and election material, a report and ephemera.

1930 Beaton

File consists of Octavia Beaton correspondence, relating to family, financial and employment matters. Includes incoming and outgoing correspondence with her brother-in-law Ralph Beaton, incoming correspondence from George Beaton, outgoing correspondence to Bruce Beaton, and correspondence with family, friends, and her employer.

[19]31

File includes newspaper clippings, correspondence, reports, three photographs, a municipal financial statement, a day book and ephemera.

1931 Beaton

File consists of Octavia Beaton correspondence and related records concerning family, financial and employment matters and the effect of the Depression on the Beaton and Taylor families. Includes correspondence with Ralph Beaton, many letters to L.D. Taylor and letters from George Fowler concerning L.D.'s health during an extended illness. Correspondence relates to

1931 Family general

File consists of Ted Taylor correspondence and notes. Includes cards and greetings from Billie Dove, George McCall and Ralph and Buddy Welles.
File has been divided up into the following sections by Ted Taylor: Xmas 1931.

[1932]

File includes newspaper clippings concerning L.D. Taylor's activities as Mayor and his illness, correspondence, campaign material, five photographs, a date book and municipal financial statements. File also includes both original and photographic reproductions of political cartoons by R.L. Halstead and Fitzmaurice.

1932 Beaton

File consists of Octavia Beaton correspondence, financial records, cards, a program, two photographs and other material. Correspondence relates to family, financial and employment matters and the effect of the Depression on the Beaton and Taylor families. Includes correspondence with relatives, friends and an employer, many letters to and from her brother-in-law Ralph Beaton, several letters to L.D. Taylor and letters from L.D. regarding his illness and financial situation. Photographic material includes a print of her niece Mary's wedding party and a negative showing a young girl, possibly Mary Louise Taylor, standing on a porch.

[1933]

File includes newspaper clippings, financial statements and receipts, reports and a date book.

1933 Beaton

File consists of Octavia Beaton correspondence, financial records, articles, a program, cards and a photograph. Correspondence relates to family, financial and employment matters and the effect of the Depression on the Beaton and Taylor families. Includes correspondence with relatives and friends, including letters to L.D. Taylor and a letter from L.D. discussing his intention to run in Ominica as an independent candidate for the provincial legislature. Photograph is a studio portrait of an unidentified young man.

[1933 Octavia Beaton]

File consists of the Tin Bull Vol. 1, No. 1 (February 25, 1933), a newsletter written by Ted Taylor to document the activities of the Taylor-Beaton household, and a photograph of Octavia Beaton and an unknown woman.

[1934]

File includes personal and mayoral correspondence, legal papers regarding the McGeer Estate, financial papers, newspaper clippings and nine photographs.

1934 TT [Ted Taylor]

File consists of Ted Taylor's incoming and outgoing correspondence, including correspondence with family and friends, financial records, studio passes, cards, newspaper clippings, publicity and other notes, notices, postcards, one photograph and other material. File contains letters to and from L.D. Taylor, including wires relating to L.D.'s running for mayor in 1934 and a letter expressing his political and social views, as well as newspaper clippings concerning L.D. File also contains correspondence between Ted Taylor and the American Newspaper Guild concerning the possiblity of creating a Los Angeles guild, a report on an organization conference for a newspaper guild, and a copy of the Constitution of the Newspaper Guild of Los Angeles County. Also included in the file are cards and greetings from Tom Mix, the Hallam Cooley Agency, Thelma Hart, John Rohlfs, Reginald Owen, RKO Studios, Paramount Pictures and 20th Century Pictures.
Items within the file have been divided up into sections by Ted Taylor according to month of creation.

[1935]

File consists of newspaper clippings, a certificate, a program and a greeting card.

1935 TT [Ted Taylor]

File consists of Ted Taylor's personal and professional correspondence, cards, studio passes, publicity and other notes, four photographs on postcards, newspaper clippings and a program. Professional correspondence includes correspondence relating to Taylor's work on the "Hollywood Reporter," and letters from Larry Blochman and Ted Le Berthon. Personal correspondence consists of letters to and from family and friends. File contains correspondence to and from L.D. Taylor and related notes and newspaper clippings. This includes a letter from L.D. describing his daily routine and the situation in Vancouver under the current mayor, correspondence from Ted to L.D. concerning Ted and Ken's visit to Vancouver, Ted's notes regarding L.D.'s family history and notable events in his life, and notes concerning Ted and Ken's activities during their visit to Vancouver. The file also contains records relating to Octavia Beaton's health, correspondence of Octavia, and a report card for Mary Taylor. The file also contains several cards and greetings to Ted Taylor from members of the motion picture industry, including Pinky Tomlin, Ben Jackson, Menifee Johnstone, Nat Levine, Carl Laemmle Jr., Al Martin, Francis Lederer, John Rohlf and Bill (William) Pine.
Items within the file have been divided up into sections by Ted Taylor according to month of creation.

[19]35-[19]36

File includes newspaper clippings, correspondence, municipal financial statements, political commentary and financial receipts.

[1937]

File includes correspondence, newspaper clippings, an election pamphlet and address relating to Taylor's campaign for the position of alderman, financial receipts, lists and a souvenir program for the "Coronation Torchlight Tattoo and Military Display by 1st Veteran's Battalion, July 1st, 1937." File also includes draft newspaper articles by Taylor and entire issues of The New Deal, Vol. 1, No. 2 (April 2, 1937) and Vol. 1, No. 37 (December 3, 1937), as well as partial issues for April 16, April 30, and May 7.

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