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Pines Coffee Shop at 58 E. Huntington Drive was robbed of $125 in a dawn holdup.

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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
December 28, 1949
Pages
p. 1 (See basement box 112.)
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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
December 28, 1949
Pages
p. 1 (See basement box 112.)
Subjects
Crime and Criminals Pines Coffee Shop
Item ID
29886AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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In 1934, William F. Gettle was kidnapped from his Arcadia home and held for ransom. Larry Kerrigan, Jimmy Kirk and Roy Williams received life sentences for the crime.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 18, 1941
Pages
p. 2
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 18, 1941
Pages
p. 2
Subjects
Gettle, William F.
Kerrigan, Larry
Kirk, Jimmy
Williams, Roy
Crime and Criminals
Item ID
6519AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Former mayor Arthur F. Malin attempted to take his own life with a .38 caliber special police revolver in the living room of his home at 406 California Street.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 21, 1942
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 21, 1942
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Mayor - Malin, Arthur F.
Item ID
7264AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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City of Arcadia Assessment Books of the Property in the City of Arcadia

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Start Date
1948
End Date
1954
Contents
City of Arcadia. Assessment books of the property in the City of Arcadia. Includes legal description, last known owner, value of land, taxes paid. 101 A. Book 1. Assessment no. 1-728. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 2. Assessment no.729-1721. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. 101 B. Book 3. Assessment…
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Start Date
1948
End Date
1954
Contents
City of Arcadia. Assessment books of the property in the City of Arcadia. Includes legal description, last known owner, value of land, taxes paid.
101 A. Book 1. Assessment no. 1-728. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 2. Assessment no.729-1721. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.
101 B. Book 3. Assessment no. 1722-2532. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 4. Assessment no. 2533-3391. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.
101 C. Book 5. Assessment no. 3392-4596. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 6. Assessment No. 4597-5666. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.
101 D. Book 7. Assessment no. 5667-6765. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 8. Assessment no. 6767-7784A. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.
101 E. Book 9. Assessment no. 7785-9032. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 10. Assessment no. 9033-9976. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.
Subjects
City of Arcadia Assessment Books of the Property in the City of Arcadia
Physical Description
Ten books bound in ledgers
Location
Basement
Box Number
Boxes 101A through 101E
Shelf Number
Shelf H21 and Shelf H22
Item ID
408AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Maps of Arcadia

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 4, 1933 pp. 2, A-8
January 1, 1967 pp. 1,2 (1887 map and picture)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 4, 1933 pp. 2, A-8
January 1, 1967 pp. 1,2 (1887 map and picture)
Subjects
Maps - 1880s-1949
Item ID
4004AN
Collection
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Headquarters in Arcadia

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 9, 1934
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 9, 1934
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
National Reemployment Service
Item ID
4021AN
Collection
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Subdivision in West Arcadia

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 8, 1935
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 8, 1935
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Buildings
Item ID
3685AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Bootery opens

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 3, 1946
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 3, 1946
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Business and Industry - Arcadia Bootery
Item ID
3709AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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West Arcadia Station

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 3, 1937 p. 1
March 7, 1937 p. 1
October 18, 1937 p. 1
April 21, 1955, p. 1
May 5, 1955 p. 1 (station sites)
November 17, 1955 p. 1 December 1, 1955 p. 1
December 22, 1955 p. 1 (site donated by Los Angeles Turf Club)
September 5, 1957 p. 1 (land acquired)
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 3, 1937 p. 1
March 7, 1937 p. 1
October 18, 1937 p. 1
April 21, 1955, p. 1
May 5, 1955 p. 1 (station sites)
November 17, 1955 p. 1 December 1, 1955 p. 1
December 22, 1955 p. 1 (site donated by Los Angeles Turf Club)
September 5, 1957 p. 1 (land acquired)
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
3922AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Historic houses in Arcadia

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 5, 1947 p. 1 (first home on First Avenue)
March 23, 1950 p. 14 (first home built in Arcadia) photo
August 16, 1973 p. C-3 (picture)
March 12, 1961 p. 12 (O. d. Harris home, oldest existing)
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 5, 1947 p. 1 (first home on First Avenue)
March 23, 1950 p. 14 (first home built in Arcadia) photo
August 16, 1973 p. C-3 (picture)
March 12, 1961 p. 12 (O. d. Harris home, oldest existing)
Subjects
Historic houses
Item ID
3946AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Name change for Arcadia

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 26, 1936 p. 1 (name change suggested)
March 23, 1950 p. 3 (named after Grecian village)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 26, 1936 p. 1 (name change suggested)
March 23, 1950 p. 3 (named after Grecian village)
Subjects
Arcadia - Name
Item ID
4017AN
Collection
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Home of Arcadia's home newspaper Arcadia Bulletin. See hard copy in subject file Business and Industry.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
October 6, 1938
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
October 6, 1938
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Bulletin
Newspapers
Roush, D. H.
Roush, Frank G.
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Crown Glass Works

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 26, 1947
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 26, 1947
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Business and Industry - Arcadia Crown Glass Works
Item ID
3710AN
Collection
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Articles regarding the Arcadia Bulletin

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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
August 3, 1934, p. A-2 (1904 issue in possession of Richard Krebs, jr.)
July 10, 1943 p. 1 (purchased by Arcadia Tribune)
July 14, 1943 p. 1 (last issue)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
August 3, 1934, p. A-2 (1904 issue in possession of Richard Krebs, jr.)
July 10, 1943 p. 1 (purchased by Arcadia Tribune)
July 14, 1943 p. 1 (last issue)
Subjects
Newspapers - Arcadia Bulletin
Item ID
4024AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Population figures for city of Arcadia

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 3, 1934 p. A-2 (1500 in 1911)
July 4, 1940 p. 1 (for year 1940)
June 17, 1943 p. 1 (1943)
May 25, 1944 p. 1 (1944)
Sepember 3, 1946 p. 1 (1946)
September 25, 1947 p. 1
January 25, 1948 p. 1 (1947)
June 17, 1950 p. 1 (1950)
October 15, 1951 p. 8 (1951)
February 21, 1952 p. 1 ( 1952)
March 15, 1954 p. 1
January 31, 1955 p. 1 (1954)
January 31, 1957 p. 1 (1956)
December 1, 1958 p. 1 (1958)
July 15, 1970 p. 1
January 9, 1971 p. 1 (1970)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 3, 1934 p. A-2 (1500 in 1911)
July 4, 1940 p. 1 (for year 1940)
June 17, 1943 p. 1 (1943)
May 25, 1944 p. 1 (1944)
Sepember 3, 1946 p. 1 (1946)
September 25, 1947 p. 1
January 25, 1948 p. 1 (1947)
June 17, 1950 p. 1 (1950)
October 15, 1951 p. 8 (1951)
February 21, 1952 p. 1 ( 1952)
March 15, 1954 p. 1
January 31, 1955 p. 1 (1954)
January 31, 1957 p. 1 (1956)
December 1, 1958 p. 1 (1958)
July 15, 1970 p. 1
January 9, 1971 p. 1 (1970)
Subjects
Population
Item ID
4132AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Construction at Arcadia High School

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 17, 1949 p. 1 (plans for new high school in Arcadia)
December 1, 1949 p. 1 ( " )
December 3, 1949 p. 2 ( " )
December 17, 1949 p. 1 ( " )
October 16, 1950 p. 1 (withdrawal from MAD)
June 1, 1950 p. 1 (picture of planned school)
November 27, 1950 p. 1 (withdrawal from MAD)
February 5, 1951 p. 1
February 26, 1951 p. 1
April 30, 1951 p. 1
October 29, 1951 p. 1 (construction)
November 1, 1951 p. 1 ( " )
November 5, 1951 p. 1 ( " )
December 31, 1951 p. 1 ( " )
February 21, 1952 p. 1 ( " )
April 13, 1953 p. 1 (dedication)
January 4, 1954 p. 1 (expansion)
September 16, 1954 p. 2 (new wing)
June 7, 1962 p. 1 (quonset hut classrooms)
May 21, 1964 p. 1 (new library)
October 11, 1964 p. 1 ( " )
November 15, 1964 p. 1 (swimming pool)
January 20, 1966 p. 1 (library dedication)
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 17, 1949 p. 1 (plans for new high school in Arcadia)
December 1, 1949 p. 1 ( " )
December 3, 1949 p. 2 ( " )
December 17, 1949 p. 1 ( " )
October 16, 1950 p. 1 (withdrawal from MAD)
June 1, 1950 p. 1 (picture of planned school)
November 27, 1950 p. 1 (withdrawal from MAD)
February 5, 1951 p. 1
February 26, 1951 p. 1
April 30, 1951 p. 1
October 29, 1951 p. 1 (construction)
November 1, 1951 p. 1 ( " )
November 5, 1951 p. 1 ( " )
December 31, 1951 p. 1 ( " )
February 21, 1952 p. 1 ( " )
April 13, 1953 p. 1 (dedication)
January 4, 1954 p. 1 (expansion)
September 16, 1954 p. 2 (new wing)
June 7, 1962 p. 1 (quonset hut classrooms)
May 21, 1964 p. 1 (new library)
October 11, 1964 p. 1 ( " )
November 15, 1964 p. 1 (swimming pool)
January 20, 1966 p. 1 (library dedication)
Subjects
Schools - Arcadia High School
Item ID
4216AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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General information on Arcadia Fire Department

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 4, 1933, p. 2 (history in Arcadia 1923-1933)
October 14, 1936 p. 1 (revamping)
April 18, 1940 p. 1 (Civil Service)
October 12, 1942 p. 1 (territory enlarged)
February 6, 1947 p. 1 (fire engine picture)
March 24, 1949 p. 11 (history)
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 4, 1933, p. 2 (history in Arcadia 1923-1933)
October 14, 1936 p. 1 (revamping)
April 18, 1940 p. 1 (Civil Service)
October 12, 1942 p. 1 (territory enlarged)
February 6, 1947 p. 1 (fire engine picture)
March 24, 1949 p. 11 (history)
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
3914AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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General information regarding history of Arcadia

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 3, 1934 p. A-1 (City history)
August 15, 1940 p. 3
April 27, 1942 p. 8
March 23, 1950 p. 4 (early days)
August 13, 1953 p. 18
August 17, 1969 p. 1 (history and growth)
August 17, 1969 p. 1 (books on Arcadia history)
August 16, 1970 p. 3
August 18, 1972 p. 8 (general history)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 3, 1934 p. A-1 (City history)
August 15, 1940 p. 3
April 27, 1942 p. 8
March 23, 1950 p. 4 (early days)
August 13, 1953 p. 18
August 17, 1969 p. 1 (history and growth)
August 17, 1969 p. 1 (books on Arcadia history)
August 16, 1970 p. 3
August 18, 1972 p. 8 (general history)
Subjects
History
Item ID
3948AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Board members of the Arcadia Public Library

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 20, 1931 p. 1 (Rev. John A. Glasse, chairman; Mrs. W. H. Horlock; Mrs. Harold W. Johns; Mrs. G. G. Meade)
August 18, 1933 p. 3 (S. T. Clover; Mrs. O. D. Harris; Mrs. W. H. Horlock; Mrs. Harold W. Johns; Mrs. G. G. Meade; Rev. G. W. Thomas; Rev. Hugh Johes; Mrs. O. E. Winkler)
January 12, 1942 p. 1 (Nellie Marshall resigns; Mrs. Sanuel Hobbs appointed)
August 5, 1943 p. 1 (Mrs. Dorsey and Arthur Main appointed)
August 9, 1943 p. 1 (Mrs. Carl Randolph)
November 4, 1943 p. 1 (Mrs. DeForest Stoll appointed)
August 13, 1951 p. 1 (George Spraggins appointed chairman)
July 19, 1954 p. 1 (Harry Vawter elected chairman)
August 12, 1954 p. 1 (George Spraggins and D. H. McKellar to resign)
August 16, 1954 p. 1 (George Spraggins and D. H. McKellar resign)
July 21, 1955 p. 1 (J. L. Young appointed)
July 31, 1958 p. 1 (Gene Gregg elected chairman)
October 5, 1961 p. 1(Cay Mortensen appointed)
June 6, 1963 p. 1 (John Nourse appointed)
August 22, 1963 p. 1 (Councilman Reibold proposes Charter change to give Council veto power over Library Board because of their refusal to establish a closed shelf for certain books.)
September 22, 1963 p. 1 (Proposal on October 15th agenda)
October 3, 1963 p. 1 (Rules set for October 15 hearing)
October 10, 1963 p. 1 (Proposal discussed by Council)
October 17, 1963 p. 1 (Proposal rejected)
July 6, 1964 p. 1 (Robert Stragnell appointed)
July 19, 1964 p. 3 (Mrs. Herbert Opel appointed)
June 20, 1965 p. 1 (Elton D. Phillips appointed)
August 20, 1967 p. 1 (Robert Stragnell elected chairman)
January 21, 1973 p. 1 (Fred Coots resigns; Dr. James W. Hagelganz appointed)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 20, 1931 p. 1 (Rev. John A. Glasse, chairman; Mrs. W. H. Horlock; Mrs. Harold W. Johns; Mrs. G. G. Meade)
August 18, 1933 p. 3 (S. T. Clover; Mrs. O. D. Harris; Mrs. W. H. Horlock; Mrs. Harold W. Johns; Mrs. G. G. Meade; Rev. G. W. Thomas; Rev. Hugh Johes; Mrs. O. E. Winkler)
January 12, 1942 p. 1 (Nellie Marshall resigns; Mrs. Sanuel Hobbs appointed)
August 5, 1943 p. 1 (Mrs. Dorsey and Arthur Main appointed)
August 9, 1943 p. 1 (Mrs. Carl Randolph)
November 4, 1943 p. 1 (Mrs. DeForest Stoll appointed)
August 13, 1951 p. 1 (George Spraggins appointed chairman)
July 19, 1954 p. 1 (Harry Vawter elected chairman)
August 12, 1954 p. 1 (George Spraggins and D. H. McKellar to resign)
August 16, 1954 p. 1 (George Spraggins and D. H. McKellar resign)
July 21, 1955 p. 1 (J. L. Young appointed)
July 31, 1958 p. 1 (Gene Gregg elected chairman)
October 5, 1961 p. 1(Cay Mortensen appointed)
June 6, 1963 p. 1 (John Nourse appointed)
August 22, 1963 p. 1 (Councilman Reibold proposes Charter change to give Council veto power over Library Board because of their refusal to establish a closed shelf for certain books.)
September 22, 1963 p. 1 (Proposal on October 15th agenda)
October 3, 1963 p. 1 (Rules set for October 15 hearing)
October 10, 1963 p. 1 (Proposal discussed by Council)
October 17, 1963 p. 1 (Proposal rejected)
July 6, 1964 p. 1 (Robert Stragnell appointed)
July 19, 1964 p. 3 (Mrs. Herbert Opel appointed)
June 20, 1965 p. 1 (Elton D. Phillips appointed)
August 20, 1967 p. 1 (Robert Stragnell elected chairman)
January 21, 1973 p. 1 (Fred Coots resigns; Dr. James W. Hagelganz appointed)
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Library Board
Item ID
3998AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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General information re Arcadia Tribune

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 27, 1931 p. 1 (first anniversary; general history; list of owners and employees.)
December 27, 1935 p. 1 (starts daily publication)
December 17, 1936 p. 1 (first publication of United Press Serice)
February 21, 1938 p. 1 (editorial policy)
August 4, 1938 (Anniversary issue)
October 4, 1954 p. 1 (new plant)
August 17, 1972 p. 2 (history of the paper)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 27, 1931 p. 1 (first anniversary; general history; list of owners and employees.)
December 27, 1935 p. 1 (starts daily publication)
December 17, 1936 p. 1 (first publication of United Press Serice)
February 21, 1938 p. 1 (editorial policy)
August 4, 1938 (Anniversary issue)
October 4, 1954 p. 1 (new plant)
August 17, 1972 p. 2 (history of the paper)
Subjects
Newspapers - Arcadia Tribune
Item ID
4028AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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