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Personal Narratives (SEE ALSO - Oral History)

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Contents: 1. "The Santa Anita Rancho." By Percy Bonebrake. Seven pages. 2. "Caminos - Pioneering with the Paynes (Dee M. Payne), 1907-1947." Published by the Arcadia Historical Society. 3. "Tales of Ben Benadum, Parts I, II and III." Arcadia Tribune August 11 and 14, 1968. 4. "From the notebook of Bruce …

Contents: 1. "The Santa Anita Rancho." By Percy Bonebrake. Seven pages.; 2. "Caminos - Pioneering with the Paynes (Dee M. Payne), 1907-1947." Published by the Arcadia Historical Society.; 3. "Tales of Ben Benadum, Parts I, II and III." Arcadia Tribune August 11 and 14, 1968.; 4. "From the notebook of Bruce R. Wetmore, Part 1." No date, four pages.; 5. "From the notebook of Bruce R. Wetmore, Part 2." No date, six pages.; 6. Shiershke, R. M. - Family History. Beginning narration to be supplemented. Received July, 1978.; 7. "Reminiscences of boyhood in Arcadia." Arcadia Tribune, September 21, 1978.; 8. "Arcadia city father taps old memories (James A. Stoker)." Arcadia Tribune, August 10, 1967. Two copies.; 9. "Arcadia 'just growed like little topsy' (R.H. Schwartzkopf)." Pasadena Star News, January 1950.; 10. "Arcadian tells lot of history (Tom Hefferon)." Daily News Post, January 4, 1968.; 11. "Ray Dorn, a key figure in Arcadia's life style." Arcadia Tribune, August 11, 1971.; 12. Personal recollections of Ranelds Haag. Four page letter from Haag to cousin Alice Schrock, December 1982.; 13. "R.H. Schwartzkopf: Pioneer Arcadia Developer." Three pages of conversation compiled by Nancy Hutton, while talking with subject, Summer 1954.; 14. Personal recollections of Vera Van Houten Van Iwaarden, November 1980.; 15. Personal recollections of Laura Kreutzkamp Belden, daughter of Arcadia Santa Fe Railway agent, 1909-1915. Two pages from an interview with Pat McAdam, November 1980.; 16. Interview with Gladys Daniels (Mrs. Albert) conducted by Pat McAdam, February 13, 1981.; 17. Recollections of Adrian Winkler as told to Pat McAdam, January 1981.; 18. Recollections of Grace Cook, daughter of Jim Duff. News article, no date.; 19. Miscellaneous recollections of Arcadia residents during the 1920's. One page of excerpts from long oral interviews conducted by high school students. Use proper names indicated on this page to look up other files on these individuals.; 20. Background of Carl Ettensperger, owner of a dairy originally on Sixth and Valnett, circa 1920. Information given by his daughter-in-law, May 1981.; 21. Anonymous recollections from the 1930's and 1940's.; 22. Recollections of Ava Fickling/ Letter written by subject circa 1966-1967 regarding her father's life and work as foreman of the Lucky Baldwin Rancho.; 23. Recollections of Harriet Jordan Mooney. Letter written by subject to Pat McAdam, April 7, 1982.; 24. Recollections of Reid Greer, December 1981.; 25. Letter from Leon F. Case dated November 12, 2000. With computer enhanced pictures from Leon Case's childhood in Arcadia, with some captions: images of Leon Case at Santa Anita Motor Inn, children on horseback, his mother in 1944.; 26. Musings by Jerry Selmer, an article from the Friends of the Library newsletter "Among Friends," Feb-Mar 2010, about Santa Anita Park as a 'relocation center' during World War II. Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese.

Subjects: Personal Narratives (SEE ALSO - Oral History)

Item ID: 102AF

Collection: Subject Files

Hugo Reid Adobe (see also Baldwin Adobe)

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Contents: 1. "Historic adobe gives up its secrets." Independent Star News, July 28, 1957. 2. "The house of the Scotch paisano." Lasca Leaves, January 1, 1958. 3. "Hugo Reid Adobe." Lasca Leaves, Spring 1959. 4. "Archaeological excavations in the patio." Lasca Leaves, Summer 1959. 5. "Historical research…

Contents: 1. "Historic adobe gives up its secrets." Independent Star News, July 28, 1957.; 2. "The house of the Scotch paisano." Lasca Leaves, January 1, 1958.; 3. "Hugo Reid Adobe." Lasca Leaves, Spring 1959.; 4. "Archaeological excavations in the patio." Lasca Leaves, Summer 1959.; 5. "Historical research pertaining to ..." Lasca Leaves, Winter 1959. Two copies.; 6. "Furnishing plan for the Hugo Reid Adobe." Los Angeles County Museum study, January 1960, 14 pages.; 7. "The restorations at Rancho Santa Anita." Lasca Leaves, Winter 1961.; 8. "The furnishings of the Hugo Reid Adobe." Lasca Leaves, Spring 1961.; 9. "Historic objects from Hugo Reid Adobe." Lasca Leaves, Summer 1961.; 10. "Restoration: Hugo Reid Adobe - Lucky Baldwin Coach House." Undated paper by O. Johnson.; 11. Arcadia News Post, June 1, 1968. Photos and captions of Hugo Reid Adobe interior.; 12. "Hugo Reid Adobe." By Reed and Kindig, November 5, 1987, two pages.; 13. "Step in Adobe." Los Angeles Times, January 21, 1969 with photos.; 14. "Youngsters digging for Adobe history." Los Angeles Times, August 4, 1969, Part II.; 15. "Plaque marks Rancho fete: Santa Anita's 100th anniversary observed at simple ceremony." Los Angeles Times, April 20, 1941.; 16. "Hugo Reid Adobe restores." Highlander-Pacesetter, July 13, 1983, page 5.; 17. "The house of the Scotch paisano." Typewritten copy, same as #2 of this folder, August 15, 1957.; 18. The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America Directory of Museum Houses 1961/62 listing Hugo Reid Adobe.; 19. Program for the "Dedication of the Hugo Reid Adobe." May 5, 1961. Gift from the Pasadena Public Library.; 20. "Old Hugo Reid Adobe regaining past glory" with photo by Bob Sherlock. Los Angeles Times, n.d., circa 1958/1959.; 21. Three newspaper photos with captions of workers restoring the Hugo Reid Adobe. Pasadena Star News, November 28, 1958.; 22. "Top historical finds made in restoring Reid home." no citation, circa 1958/1959.; 23. "Historians hope Reid excavations can add to early California lore." Los Angeles Times, February 2, 1958.; 24. "Colonial Dames take on a job" by Ed Ainsworth. Furnishings for the restored Hugo Reid Adobe will be collected by the Colonial Dames. Los Angeles Times, March 25, 1960.; 25. "The house of the Scotch paisano: archaeological investigations at the Hugo Reid Adobe." By William J. Wallace, Roger J. Desautels, George Kritzman, August 12, 1957. Gift of Pasadena City College, June 14, 2006.; 26. "Heritage" circa 1961. A film about the Hugo Reid Adobe restoration. Narrated by Brian Keith. DVD is in black media box in history room.; 27. Graphics from the Archaeological Investigation at the Hugo Reid Adobe: Reference Use Only. State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation, Photographic Archives on 2 DVDs. Both DVDs are in the Arcadia History Room Media Box (black) and contain digital images/digital photographs in JPG and TIFF. Cover letter, signed usage contracts/licensing agreements, and inventory of file names (paper clipped together here). Photographic record of the archaeological investigations at the Hugo Reid Adobe, Arcadia, California, submitted September 15, 1958 by E. Taylor & Wallace.; 28. Hugo Reid Adobe floor plan before excavation. No date.

Subjects: Hugo Reid Adobe (see also Baldwin Adobe)

Item ID: 131AF

Collection: Subject Files

Baldwin Adobe (see also Hugo Reid Adobe)

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Contents: 1. Baldwin Adobe Restoration program "Lucky Lives Again," October 4, 2009. Committee includes Carol Libby, Jean Parrille, Joe Eisele, Lauragene Swenson, Mitchell Hearns Bishop, Sandy Snider, Scott Hettrick, Sho Tay. Front photo is Baldwin Home Place Courtyard. With insert Elias Jackson "Lucky" Bal…

Contents: 1. Baldwin Adobe Restoration program "Lucky Lives Again," October 4, 2009. Committee includes Carol Libby, Jean Parrille, Joe Eisele, Lauragene Swenson, Mitchell Hearns Bishop, Sandy Snider, Scott Hettrick, Sho Tay. Front photo is Baldwin Home Place Courtyard. With insert Elias Jackson "Lucky" Baldwin, 1828-1909, facts and newspaper article excerpts about his life. He lived in the adobe for 34 years and died there.; 2. Arboretum's shocking revelation: it isn't the Hugo Reid Adobe! by Bill Peters, Arcadia Weekly, October 8, 2009. Article about the Baldwin Adobe Restoration Project at the Los Angeles County Arboretum.; 3. Room-by-room inventory of the Baldwin Home Place a.k.a. the Baldwin Adobe (all 8 rooms) just after Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin's death in 1909.; 4. Invitation to Baldwin Adobe Restoration Committee event, "Lucky Lives Again," October 4, 2009.; 5. The historical section of the Los Angeles County Arboretum described. It includes the Coach Barn, the Hugo Reid Adobe, and Queen Anne Cottage.; 6. History of structure and ranch under various owners: report on the historic background of the "Hugo Reid" Adobe, Los Angeles County Arboretum. 4 pages by William W. Ellinger III, Historic Architect, Pasadena, CA. Copyright 2007.; 7. "A tale of two adobes: searching for the real Hugo Reid Adobe" by Gary Cowles, from Westerners, The Branding Iron, Los Angeles Corral, Summer 2011. 6 pages.

Subjects: Baldwin Adobe (see also Hugo Reid Adobe)

Item ID: 288AF

Collection: Subject Files

Shops at Santa Anita (The) (Not built)- See also Caruso Affiliated and Arcadia First! for the "Mall War"

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Contents: 1. "The Shops at Santa Anita"aren't right for Arcadia. Mailed to residents in February, 2006 by Westfield Santa Anita in opposition to new mall. Photos in the flyer are not of Arcadia Fire Department or Arcadia Police Department. 2. "Date Night at The Grove," invitation from Caruso Affiliated, Apri…

Contents: 1. "The Shops at Santa Anita"aren't right for Arcadia. Mailed to residents in February, 2006 by Westfield Santa Anita in opposition to new mall. Photos in the flyer are not of Arcadia Fire Department or Arcadia Police Department.; 2. "Date Night at The Grove," invitation from Caruso Affiliated, April 2006.; 3. "Stop The Shops at Santa Anita" and billboards, wall signs, animated signs, mailer paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P.; 4. "Public Scoping Meeting: the Shops at Santa Anita Park-Revised Project," June 13, 2006.; 5. Grand opening and open house of the office of The Shops at Santa Anita and Caruso Affiliated. May 2006.; 6. "Caruso Project Faces Key Test on Wednesday." San Marino Tribune, April 5, 2007.; 7. Caruso Affiliated newsletter "Speaking Santa Anita, an update on The Shops at Santa Anita" sent to residents. December 2006. Arcadia firefighters support the shops. Planning Commission hears from Arcadians such as Ruth Dunlop. Supporter spotlight on Nancy Chan.

Subjects: Shops at Santa Anita (The) - See also Caruso Affiliated and Arcadia First! for the "Mall War"

Item ID: 280AF

Collection: Subject Files

Railroads-Light Rail (Metro Gold Line, L-Line, Blue Line, A-Line)

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Contents: Original name of the light rail was the Gold Line. Later, Gold Line was temporarily renamed L-Line and officially renamed A-Line aka Blue Line effective June 16, 2023. 1. Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension, Winter 2011. A 2-sided information flyer including quick facts, project funding, constructio…

Contents: Original name of the light rail was the Gold Line. Later, Gold Line was temporarily renamed L-Line and officially renamed A-Line aka Blue Line effective June 16, 2023.; 1. Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension, Winter 2011. A 2-sided information flyer including quick facts, project funding, construction authority background that accompanied a model of the Metro Gold Line on display at the library starting in early 2011.; 2. Metro Gold Line Extension information in a supplement called "Civic Leadership" in the Pasadena Star News, January 31, 2011. "Once the environmental process is completed in 2012, the project will be ready for funding at the local and federal levels. Metro has made funding the Foothill Extension from Azusa to Montclair a priority project for the agency.; 3. Memo from Jason Kruckeberg, Asst. City Manager / Development Services Director and Phil Wray, Deputy Director of Development Services/City Engineer to Mayor and City Council re: Discussion of Gold Line Project Status-City's Commitments and Progress Review. August 16, 2011.; 4. Artist renderings of future Arcadia Station and I-210 Gold Line Bridge (to resemble weaved baskets).; 5. Introducing six new stations in five cities--Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte, Irwindale, Azusa-Alameda and Azusa-Citrus. Construction completion on track for 2015. Habib F. Balian, CEO of Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority is pictured. An award winning team of contractors and engineers include Skanska, Hill International, Jacobs, Patterson & Associates, Inc.; 6. Staff report from Jason Kruckeberg to Mayor and City Council, April 3, 2012 re: report, discussion and direction regarding Gold Line parking structure and transit plaza, with drawings.; 7. Three train bridges, station coming. Mountain Views News, p. 6, February 16, 2013.; 8. Foothill Gold Line extension updates. Arcadia Weekly, p. 8, February 21, 2013. Updates on design work, demolition, station locations.; 9. Santa Anita Bridge groundbreaking.Mountain Views News, p. 7, April 20, 2013.; 10. Gold Line construction extends closure of Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena Star News, p. A3, May 4, 2013.; 11. Gold Line bridge project to conclude on Colorado Boulevard. Nearly five months of construction ends, but heavy work to begin on Santa Anita Avenue. Pasadena Star News, p. A10. May 29, 2013.; 12. Gold Line construction moving forward. First Avenue in Arcadia to open by the end of March. Arcadia Weekly, March 13, 2014.; 13. Gold Line station art revealed, April 29, 2014. Retrieved from http://arcadiachamber.org on May 1, 2014.; 14. Foothill Gold Line Pasadena to Azusa Update. Construction (bridges, at-grade crossings) continues on time and on budget for a September 2015 turn-over to Metro. Mountain Views News, Section B-p. 1, June 6, 2014.; 15. Downtown Arcadia intersection at Huntington and Second will be closed for Gold Line construction, August 6, 2014. Retrieved from www.pasadenastarnews.com on August 11, 2014.; 16. Chamber's key role in Gold Line station by Scott Hettrick, August 24, 2015. Retrieved from ArcadiaCAChamber.org on August 25, 2015.; 17. Foothill Gold Line Newsletter. Third quarter 2014, with construction update and inserts about Arcadia Station (station artist Michael Davis) and Who Knew Building a Light Rail Track Could Be So Interesting?; 18. A-C. 18A. City of Arcadia Holiday Tree Lighting and Dedication December 5, 2015 at Arcadia Transit Plaza. 18B. Arcadia Transit Plaza Dedication Ceremony November 6, 2014. 18C. Arcadia's Grand Opening Celebrationg. Gold Line is coming to Arcadia Saturday, March 5, 2016-Ribbon cutting and station celebration (2 copies).; 19. Metro to offer free rides on new Gold Line extension March 5: community events planned at five stations. Arcadia Station at 201 N. First Avenue. Arcadia Weekly, February 25, 2016.; 20. Gold Line extension unlikely to affect big traffic jams: history shows trains won't impact freeways. Pasadena Star News, March 2, 2016.; 21.Two articles. Where the gold train takes you. Riding the new Gold Line Foothill Extension? Check out 21 activities, local attractions. Art at new Gold Line stations tells cities' stories. Pasadena Star News, March 1, 2016.; 22. Opening Day of Metro Gold Line Arcadia Station marketing items: Metro Map & Pocket Guide; Metro Rider's Guide; Arcadia Shop dine stay enjoy coupon book; What is Tap? Instructional Coloring Book; Celebrate the grand opening March 5, 2016 flyer; Heads up watch for trains perforated train model of Kinkisharyo P3010.; 23. The ABCs of the Gold Line. Arcadia Weekly, March 3, 2016.; 24. All aboard! Metro's Gold Line comes a long way to connect Pasadena to Azusa on Saturday. Pasadena Weekly, March 3, 2016.; 25. City of Arcadia celebrates opening of the Gold Line Extension. Arcadia Transit introduces new shuttle service in conjunction with Metro Gold Line opening. Mountain Views News, February 27, 2016.; 26. Gold Line fuels nearby projects: extension generating money for area cities. Pasadena Star News, p. A1, A5, February 29, 2016.; 27. Wheels: Go east young man: Gold Line opening ceremony prompts historic musings on the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe. Pasadena Weekly, p. 14, March 3, 2016. By Lauren Holland.; 28. L Line (Gold) Metro Rail Schedule, Metro Rail Azusa-Union Station-East LA, effective April 9, 2023.; 29. A-B. 29A. June 2023 map of all Metro rail lines, Metro busway routes, regional rail (Amtrak and Metrolink) and airport transportation (airport shuttle, LAX FlyAway and LAX shuttle). 29B. A Line Metro Rail schedule effective June 16, 2023 on two sheets. Includes map, connections and parking.; 30. A-D. 30A. Meet the Line Letters - Nuevos Nombres. Folded map of Metro Rail & Busway. Shows all Metro Rail lines, Metro Busway routes, Regional rail (Amtrak and Metrolink) and airport transportation (airport shuttle, LAX FlyAway and LAX shuttle). Explanations in English and Spanish. Dated October 2022. 30B. Metro rail is growing! Brochure explaining changes in names, stations, and routes when Metro completes the Regional Connector Transit Project on June 16, 2023. Includes map. In English and Spanish. 30C. Meet the new lineup = Conozca nuestra neva alineacion. Folded map of Metro Rail and Busway routes. Shows all Metro Rail lines, Metro Busway routes, Regional rail (Amtrak and Metrolink) and airport transportation (airport shuttle, LAX FlyAway and LAX shuttle). Explanations In English and Spanish. Dated June 2023. 30D. Go Metro map & pocket guide. Folded map of Metro Rail & Busway. Shows all Metro Rail lines, Metro Busway routes, Regional rail (Amtrak and Metrolink) and airport transportation (airport shuttle, LAX FlyAway and LAX shuttle). Includes information on fares, hours, and important contacts. Dated August 2023.

Subjects: Railroads-Light Rail-Metro Gold Line; Railroads-Light Rail-L Line; Railroads-Light Rail-Blue Line; Railroads-Light Rail-A Line

Item ID: 293AF

Collection: Subject Files

Library-Literacy Program

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Contents: 1. Review of Literacy Services in the 1998-1999 Fiscal Year. Information provided by Dena Spanos-Hawkey, August 31, 1999. 2. Memo to the Library Board of Trustees from Kent Ross, City Librarian, on "Report and recommendation for the Library Board to submit for Council approval contracting with S…

Contents: 1. Review of Literacy Services in the 1998-1999 Fiscal Year. Information provided by Dena Spanos-Hawkey, August 31, 1999.; 2. Memo to the Library Board of Trustees from Kent Ross, City Librarian, on "Report and recommendation for the Library Board to submit for Council approval contracting with Spanos-Hawkey, LLC, for Adult Literacy Services." November 16, 2000.; 3. SPARC - Successful Partners Adult Reading Centers, Library literacy services of the Arcadia, Monrovia and South Pasadena Public Libraries. Annual Report 2002.

Subjects: Library-Literacy Program

Item ID: 269AF

Collection: Subject Files

Sister City Program

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Contents: Sister City Program. Report of activities, articles, correspondence. 1982, 1988, 1989, 1992.

Contents: Sister City Program. Report of activities, articles, correspondence. 1982, 1988, 1989, 1992.

Subjects: Sister City Program

Location: History Room

Box Number: Box 90

Shelf Number: Shelf C6

Item ID: 396AF

Collection: Subject Files

Eric, Prince of Denmark (also, Erik, Prince of Denmark)

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Contents: 1. "Chicken farm ran by Denmark Prince." Arcadia Tribune, July 24, 1968, page 2. 2. "Arcadia gets publicity." Los Angeles Evening Herald, 1927. 3. Typed version of the Arcadia Tribune, March 6, 1941, noting the death of Eric, Prince of Denmark's first wife. 4. Mansion of Prince Eric of Denmark,…

Contents: 1. "Chicken farm ran by Denmark Prince." Arcadia Tribune, July 24, 1968, page 2.; 2. "Arcadia gets publicity." Los Angeles Evening Herald, 1927.; 3. Typed version of the Arcadia Tribune, March 6, 1941, noting the death of Eric, Prince of Denmark's first wife.; 4. Mansion of Prince Eric of Denmark, later of Ross A. Hines, to open as Arcadia Congregational Church Sunday. Arcadia Tribune March 27, 1952 p.1; 5. "Prince Erik, Count of Rosenborg"article from wikipedia.org, retrieved from the world wide web on January 16, 2015.; 6. Princess Erik, ill-starred royal romance, December 13, 2014 from Today In Ottawa's History. Retrieved from https://todayinottawashistory.wordpress.com/tag/princess-erik/ on January 6, 2015. Includes wedding photo of Prince and Princess Erik from February 11, 1924.; 7. Arcadia History Room Featured Historical Photo of Prince Erik's Mansion, with text by Yvonne Ng, February-March, 2015.; 8. Family history of the Danish royal house of Oldenborg, excerpt from book Eclipse of kings: European monarchies in the twentieth century by Denis Judd (1976)