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Sandy Snider, a historian at the L. A. County Arboretum, has published a biography of Lucky Baldwin, entitled "Lucky Baldwin -- California Visionary."

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 22, 1987

Pages: p. B-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 22, 1987

Pages: p. B-1 photo

Subjects: Arcadia authors - Snider, Sandy

Item ID: 575AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Birth. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Tony Lopez.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 8, 1944

Pages: p. 3

Announcement Type: Birth

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 8, 1944

Pages: p. 3

Announcement Type: Birth

Subjects: Lopez, son

Item ID: 7336AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association chose an unusual method of delivery in mailing announcements to the membership for the forthcoming "Lucky Baldwin Day" celebration. The mail arrived by a hot air balloon.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 15, 1983

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 15, 1983

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Tournament of Roses

Item ID: 3358AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Joseph Lopez, Arcadia's new Director of Public Works, has 28 years of public works experience.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 23, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 23, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: City Employees - Lopez, Joseph

Item ID: 1157AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Article describes two June events: a wine and cheese social and a continental breakfast. The history of the founding of the Arboretum, now celebrating its 33rd year, is reviewed.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 28, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 28, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 456AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Mary Ellen Morin, sister of Elias Jackson "Lucky" Baldwin dies in Freeport, Illinois.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 7, 1940

Pages: p. 2

Announcement Type: Obituary or death notice

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 7, 1940

Pages: p. 2

Announcement Type: Obituary or death notice

Subjects: Morin, Mary Ellen

Collection: Newspaper Index

Death notice. City pioneer passes away. Death of Lucky Baldwin's winemaker. (See hard copy in VF Deaths)

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 16, 1941

Pages: p. 1

Announcement Type: Obituary or death notice

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 16, 1941

Pages: p. 1

Announcement Type: Obituary or death notice

Subjects: Cuellar, Blas S.

Item ID: 6173AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

General articles re: Arboretum

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 2, 1948 p. 1; December 9, 1948 p. 1; December 12, 1948 p. 1; March 24, 1946 p. 5; April 27, 1950 p. 1; April 29, 1950 p. 1; May 4, 1950 p. 1; May 11, 1950 p. 1; May 13, 1950 p. 1; May 18, 1950 p. 1; May 20, 1950 p.1; May 25, 1950 p. 1; May 27, 1950 p. 1; June 1, 1950 p. 1; June 13, 1950 p. 1; June 15, 1950 p. 1; June 17, 1950 p. 1; October 5, 1950 p. 1 and November 29, 1951 p. 15 (Broughton Collection); October 18, 1951 p. 1 (Jungle improvement); November 26, 1951 p. 1 (Improvement projects); December 6, 1951 p. 1 (150 acre annexation); February 21, 1952 p. 1 and April 26, 1956 p. 1 (George P. Lux estate); July 20, 1953 p. 1 and August 20, 1953 pp. 1,5,11 (Lucky Baldwin Day events); February 10, 1955 p. 3 (Eucalyptus trees); February 3, 1955 p. 18; March 24, 1955 p. 1 (Herb Garden); May 19, 1955 p. 10 (So. African area); September 22, 1955 p. 6 (Botanical gardens); April 23, 1956 p. 1 (Bowron reminiscences); June 21, 1956 p. 1 (Blind Garden); September 17, 1956 p. 1 (Exhibition Pavilion); January 30, 1958 p. 2 (Petrified wood collection); April 14, 1958 p. 1 (Dog house); November 13, 1958 p. 1 (Master Plan); November 12, 1959 p. 2 (Nature trails); March 6, 1961 p. 1 and April 21, 1963 p. 1 (Fountain and pond addition); January 23,1964 p. 1 ("Horses in History and Art" Collection); September 6, 1964 p. 1 (Entranceway remodeling); October 24, 1964 p. 26 (History of development); September 18, 1966 p. 5 (Improvement projects); October 5, 1967 p. 7 (Fire wagon of 1800's); July 24, 1968 p. 3 (New science lab); April 23, 1969 p. 2 (Botanical-Horticultural Library); June 7, 1970 p. 3 (Research lab opened); July 18, 1971 p. 1 and August 15, 1971 p. 1 (Age limit under fire); February 22, 1973 p. 1 (History of development); August 5, 1973 p. 1 (Silver Anniversary).

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 2, 1948 p. 1; December 9, 1948 p. 1; December 12, 1948 p. 1; March 24, 1946 p. 5; April 27, 1950 p. 1; April 29, 1950 p. 1; May 4, 1950 p. 1; May 11, 1950 p. 1; May 13, 1950 p. 1; May 18, 1950 p. 1; May 20, 1950 p.1; May 25, 1950 p. 1; May 27, 1950 p. 1; June 1, 1950 p. 1; June 13, 1950 p. 1; June 15, 1950 p. 1; June 17, 1950 p. 1; October 5, 1950 p. 1 and November 29, 1951 p. 15 (Broughton Collection); October 18, 1951 p. 1 (Jungle improvement); November 26, 1951 p. 1 (Improvement projects); December 6, 1951 p. 1 (150 acre annexation); February 21, 1952 p. 1 and April 26, 1956 p. 1 (George P. Lux estate); July 20, 1953 p. 1 and August 20, 1953 pp. 1,5,11 (Lucky Baldwin Day events); February 10, 1955 p. 3 (Eucalyptus trees); February 3, 1955 p. 18; March 24, 1955 p. 1 (Herb Garden); May 19, 1955 p. 10 (So. African area); September 22, 1955 p. 6 (Botanical gardens); April 23, 1956 p. 1 (Bowron reminiscences); June 21, 1956 p. 1 (Blind Garden); September 17, 1956 p. 1 (Exhibition Pavilion); January 30, 1958 p. 2 (Petrified wood collection); April 14, 1958 p. 1 (Dog house); November 13, 1958 p. 1 (Master Plan); November 12, 1959 p. 2 (Nature trails); March 6, 1961 p. 1 and April 21, 1963 p. 1 (Fountain and pond addition); January 23,1964 p. 1 ("Horses in History and Art" Collection); September 6, 1964 p. 1 (Entranceway remodeling); October 24, 1964 p. 26 (History of development); September 18, 1966 p. 5 (Improvement projects); October 5, 1967 p. 7 (Fire wagon of 1800's); July 24, 1968 p. 3 (New science lab); April 23, 1969 p. 2 (Botanical-Horticultural Library); June 7, 1970 p. 3 (Research lab opened); July 18, 1971 p. 1 and August 15, 1971 p. 1 (Age limit under fire); February 22, 1973 p. 1 (History of development); August 5, 1973 p. 1 (Silver Anniversary).

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 3580AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Jack Alcala has worked for the Arcadia School District since 1960. Alcala was born in Arcadia. His father worked for Lucky Baldwin.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 18, 1981

Pages: p. C-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 18, 1981

Pages: p. C-1 photo

Subjects: Schools - Employees - Alcala, Jack

Item ID: 2811AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Dedication ceremonies were held for the new Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 19, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 19, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 455AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Terrance McGowan of Santa Barbara donated 65 koi, Japanese carp that resemble giant goldfish, to the Arboretum.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 5, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 5, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 460AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Queen Anne Cottage and Coach Barn at the Arboretum have been recommended for placement on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 14, 1980

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 14, 1980

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 451AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Atlantic Richfield Company has contributed $25,000 to the Arboretum to ensure resumption of several programs cut with the passage of Proposition 13.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 8, 1980

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 8, 1980

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 448AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arboretum was awarded a $25,000 emergency grant from the Institute of Museum Services. The funds will be used to repair the damage that occurred during a windstorm in February.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 9, 1980

Pages: p. 6

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 9, 1980

Pages: p. 6

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 452AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Les Brown Band of Renown will perform at the annual Picnic Concert at the Arboretum. Brown is back by popular demand due to the overwhelming success of last year's concert.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 24, 1980

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 24, 1980

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 449AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Atlantic Richfield Corporation has contributed $50,000 toward the building of the planned Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum. The contribution is in addition to a recent $25,000 ARCO grant to support ongoing programs.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 7, 1980

Pages: p. 4

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 7, 1980

Pages: p. 4

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 450AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Article discusses severe budget and staff cuts at the Arboretum. Since 1975 the staff has been cut by 40 percent. The most recent county budget cut another $250,000 from the department.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 9, 1981

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 9, 1981

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 457AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

More than 400 rosebushes from the Arcadia Rose Garden were moved to the Arcadia High School campus. The city is planning to build a senior citizen center on the rose garden's former site.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 26, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 26, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Parks

Item ID: 2138AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The new Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum has been completed and will open to the public shortly. The 8,000 sq. ft. auditorium in the new building accommodates nearly 1,000 people. It will be used for exhibits, classes and shows.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 5, 1981

Pages: p. A-9

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 5, 1981

Pages: p. A-9

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 453AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Friends of the Arcadia Library and their guests will gather on Thursday, May 26 to hear Sandy Snider, whose topic will be "Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin: California Visionary," the title of her latest book, at the Arcadia Library.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 18, 1988

Pages: p. C-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 18, 1988

Pages: p. C-1 photo

Subjects: Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

Item ID: 1649AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Sandy Snider, a historian at the L. A. County Arboretum, has published a biography of Lucky Baldwin, entitled "Lucky Baldwin -- California Visionary."

Birth. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Tony Lopez.

The Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association chose an unusual method of delivery in mailing announcements to the membership for the forthcoming "Lucky Baldwin Day" celebration. The mail arrived by a hot air balloon.

Joseph Lopez, Arcadia's new Director of Public Works, has 28 years of public works experience.

Article describes two June events: a wine and cheese social and a continental breakfast. The history of the founding of the Arboretum, now celebrating its 33rd year, is reviewed.

Mary Ellen Morin, sister of Elias Jackson "Lucky" Baldwin dies in Freeport, Illinois.

Death notice. City pioneer passes away. Death of Lucky Baldwin's winemaker. (See hard copy in VF Deaths)

General articles re: Arboretum

Jack Alcala has worked for the Arcadia School District since 1960. Alcala was born in Arcadia. His father worked for Lucky Baldwin.

Dedication ceremonies were held for the new Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum.

Terrance McGowan of Santa Barbara donated 65 koi, Japanese carp that resemble giant goldfish, to the Arboretum.

The Queen Anne Cottage and Coach Barn at the Arboretum have been recommended for placement on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Atlantic Richfield Company has contributed $25,000 to the Arboretum to ensure resumption of several programs cut with the passage of Proposition 13.

The Arboretum was awarded a $25,000 emergency grant from the Institute of Museum Services. The funds will be used to repair the damage that occurred during a windstorm in February.

The Les Brown Band of Renown will perform at the annual Picnic Concert at the Arboretum. Brown is back by popular demand due to the overwhelming success of last year's concert.

Atlantic Richfield Corporation has contributed $50,000 toward the building of the planned Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum. The contribution is in addition to a recent $25,000 ARCO grant to support ongoing programs.

Article discusses severe budget and staff cuts at the Arboretum. Since 1975 the staff has been cut by 40 percent. The most recent county budget cut another $250,000 from the department.

More than 400 rosebushes from the Arcadia Rose Garden were moved to the Arcadia High School campus. The city is planning to build a senior citizen center on the rose garden's former site.

The new Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum has been completed and will open to the public shortly. The 8,000 sq. ft. auditorium in the new building accommodates nearly 1,000 people. It will be used for exhibits, classes and shows.

Friends of the Arcadia Library and their guests will gather on Thursday, May 26 to hear Sandy Snider, whose topic will be "Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin: California Visionary," the title of her latest book, at the Arcadia Library.