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Library Building (1961-1989)

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Start Date
1961
End Date
1989
Contents
1. "Report and recommendations." Report from E. Castagna to Library Board on locating new library building, March 18, 1957, nine pages. 2. "A report on the future building program." Report by the Library Board and Administration, March 21, 1957, fifteen pages. 3. Letter from E. Castagna to Libra…
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Start Date
1961
End Date
1989
Contents
1. "Report and recommendations." Report from E. Castagna to Library Board on locating new library building, March 18, 1957, nine pages.
2. "A report on the future building program." Report by the Library Board and Administration, March 21, 1957, fifteen pages.
3. Letter from E. Castagna to Library Board, May 15, 1957.
4. "Arcadia Public Library second preliminary planning program." Undated, fifteen pages.
5. Schematic drawing prepared for the Arcadia Library Board, July 5, 1957.
6. "Arcadia Library plans approved by Library Board." Monrovia Daily News, November 16, 1959.
7. Information sheet on Arcadia Public Library at the time of building dedication, April 16, 1961.
8. City of Arcadia final cost and related data published at the time of building dedication, April 1961.
9. Dedication Ceremony program, April 16, 1961. Four copies.
10. "Art Exhibitions." List of exhibits at the time of building dedication, April 16, 1961.
11. "Invitation to Your New Library." Brochure for the public, April 16, 1961.
12. Invitation to the formal dedication ceremony, April 16, 1961.
13. "Arcadia Public Library history." A history and list of personnel as of opening the new building, April 16, 1961, one page.
14. List of Arcadia Public Library activities for the dedication week, April 17-22, 1961.
15. "Library dedication ceremonies." Arcadia Tribune, April 13, 1961, two parts.
16. "Library to be dedicated in Arcadia." Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley section, April 9, 1961, with photos.
17. Area handwritten sheet with square footage, undated. (MISSING - April 1994)
18. "Arcadia changes image with carpets and music." Library Journal, December 15, 1961.
19. "Everybody loves the Library." San Francisco Sunday Chronicle, April 15, 1962.
20. Arcadia Public Library Junior Reading Room Dedication program, November 16, 1963. Two copies. (NOTE: Children's wing was not completed at the time the new library opened in 1961.)
21. Program for an Arcadia High School Music Holiday Concert to benefit the Jerry Broadwell Fund. (NOTE: The Children's room was redecorated in 1976 and dedicated to Fire Captain Jerry Broadwell.)
22. "Jerry Broadwell Children's Library." Information sheet describing memorial fund.
23. Dedication program of the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room, March 21, 1976.
24. The Memorial Fund Committee invitation to the dedication of the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room, March 21, 1976.
25. Arcadia Public Library floor plan, 1967.
26. "Book borrowers get gate." Arcadia Tribune, February 5, 1967.
27. Arcadia Public Library floor plan, pre-1972-1973.
28. "Arcadia's library violates city zoning law, planner charges." Los Angeles Times, January 31, 1971.
29. "New concepts in service seen at Arcadia Library." News clip, August, 1972.
30. "Arcadia's library violates city zoning law, planner charges." Los Angeles Times, January 31, 1971.
31. "Anti-stealing device ok'd for library." News clip, October 1974.
32. "Big bargain." News clip, June 1975.
33. "Broadwell memorial selected." News clip, undated.
34. "Patience, please." News clip, May 1975.
35. "Children's Library." News clip, February 1976.
36. "Arcadia Library using detection." News clip, June 1975.
37. "Arcadia fireman and their wives painting Children's Room of the Arcadia Public Library." News photo, February 1976.
38. Library renovation." News clip, February 1973.
39. Arcadians gather to honor Broadwell." News photos, March 1976.
40. "New children's section opens." Arcadia Tribune, October 17, 1963.
41. "Recommendations for the new library building." Study from the Library Board to the City Council, February, 18, 1958.
42. Packet of correspondence, news clips, etc. relating to development and building of the library at 20 West Duarte Road, undated.
43. "Library site selection: size, open space, parking, proximity." Arcadia Tribune, 1978.
44. "Arcadia changes the image with carpets and music." Library Journal, December 1, 1961, page 4100. Two copies.
45. "Final project cost estimate - Library Building." Published by the City of Arcadia, California, 1960, three pages.
46. Packet on the Children's and Young Adult's room, circa 1963.
47. "Recommendations for new library - location and size." February 18, 1958.
48. Packet on library furnishings with emphasis on the carpet controversy.
49. Memo from City Librarian Jim Domney to City Manager George J. Watts regarding earthquake damage to the Library building, October 2, 1987.
50. "Library built for future." Los Angeles Times, March 26, 1961.
Subjects
Library Building (1961-1989)
Physical Description
2 folders
Item ID
139AF
Collection
Subject Files
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A new or improved public library could become a reality in the near future. The current library is bursting at the seams with increasing amounts of books, computer equipment and an increasing number of people using the 28-year-old library.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 20 1990
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 20 1990
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library 1961 -
Item ID
1952AN
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The City Council approved an application for $9 million in state funds to build a new library. If the state awards the funds and the council accepts them, the city would have to contribute $7 million toward the new library.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 13, 1991
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 13, 1991
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library 1961 -
Item ID
1954AN
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The City Council approved a recommendation to hire Glendale-based Charles Walton Associates to prepare a library building program. The proposal will cost between $50,000 and $55,000 and the new library will cost approximately $7 million.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 24, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 24, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library 1961 -
Item ID
1953AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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General information re library

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 1, 1961 p. 3 (historical documents buried in "Time Box")
July 8, 1962 p. 1; July 15, 1962 p. 1; July 22, 1962 p. 1 - (controversy over "The Tropic of Cancer")
July 12, 1962 p. 1; July 19, 1962 p. 1 - (Protest over American Civil Liberties Union meeting in auditorium)
November 29, 1962 p. 1; December 2, 1962 p. 1; December 6, 1962 pp. 1,10,27; December 13, 1962 p. 1; January 13, 1963 p. 1; January 20, 1963 p. 1; February 3, 1963 p. 1; March 3, 1963 p. 1 (controversy over "the Last Temptation of Christ")
December 2, 1962 p. 1
March 21, 1963 p. 1 (City Council upholds book circulation policy)
April 21, 1963 p. 1 (closed book shelf policy discussed)
June 23, 1963 p. 1; July 4, 1963 p. 1 (policy rejected)
October 3, 1963 p. 1 (financial cooperation with Arcadia School board discussed)
October 17, 1963 p. 1 (Children's room opens)
October 20, 1963 p. 1 (Internal Policy and Public Relations Committees formed)
May 16, 1965 p. 1 (Art and Lecture Room partially funded by City)
May 15, 1966 p. 1; October 19, 1967 p. 1 (charter revisions regarding Library discussed)
May 22, 1966 p. 1 (annual book loss)
January 11, 1968 p. 6 (sundial)
April 4, 1968 p. 16; April 14, 1968 p. 13; April 21, 1968 p. 3; May 19, 1968 p. 1; May 23, 1968 p. 1 (general articles)
June 20, 1968 p. 1; June 27, 1968 p. 1 (book budget cut)
April 30, 1972 p. 1 (rules of conduct tightened)
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 1, 1961 p. 3 (historical documents buried in "Time Box")
July 8, 1962 p. 1; July 15, 1962 p. 1; July 22, 1962 p. 1 - (controversy over "The Tropic of Cancer")
July 12, 1962 p. 1; July 19, 1962 p. 1 - (Protest over American Civil Liberties Union meeting in auditorium)
November 29, 1962 p. 1; December 2, 1962 p. 1; December 6, 1962 pp. 1,10,27; December 13, 1962 p. 1; January 13, 1963 p. 1; January 20, 1963 p. 1; February 3, 1963 p. 1; March 3, 1963 p. 1 (controversy over "the Last Temptation of Christ")
December 2, 1962 p. 1
March 21, 1963 p. 1 (City Council upholds book circulation policy)
April 21, 1963 p. 1 (closed book shelf policy discussed)
June 23, 1963 p. 1; July 4, 1963 p. 1 (policy rejected)
October 3, 1963 p. 1 (financial cooperation with Arcadia School board discussed)
October 17, 1963 p. 1 (Children's room opens)
October 20, 1963 p. 1 (Internal Policy and Public Relations Committees formed)
May 16, 1965 p. 1 (Art and Lecture Room partially funded by City)
May 15, 1966 p. 1; October 19, 1967 p. 1 (charter revisions regarding Library discussed)
May 22, 1966 p. 1 (annual book loss)
January 11, 1968 p. 6 (sundial)
April 4, 1968 p. 16; April 14, 1968 p. 13; April 21, 1968 p. 3; May 19, 1968 p. 1; May 23, 1968 p. 1 (general articles)
June 20, 1968 p. 1; June 27, 1968 p. 1 (book budget cut)
April 30, 1972 p. 1 (rules of conduct tightened)
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - 1961-
Item ID
3993AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The Arcadia Public Library is being renovated and the Arcadia Public Library Foundation is seeking to raise $1.2 million for new library resources.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News Hometown
Date
August 24, 1995
August 31, 1995
Pages
p. H3 photos
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News Hometown
Date
August 24, 1995
August 31, 1995
Pages
p. H3 photos
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Item ID
4694AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Color movies will be shown for pre-teens (ages 5 to 10 years) at Arcadia Public Library. See hard copy of newspaper in Box 51.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 2, 1964
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 2, 1964
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library--1961-1989
Mahr, Vi
Item ID
34150AN
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Mrs. Virginia Miller began work as a clerk in the children's section of the City Library. See hard copy of newspaper in Box 51.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 2, 1964
Pages
p. 3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 2, 1964
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library--1961-1989--employees
Miller, Virginia
Item ID
34152AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Articles re donations

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 23, 1964 p. 17 (F. Wesley Davies historical material)
February 17, 1966 p. 30 (Letters from Lincoln and Grant)
February 24, 1966 p. 33 (rare set of books on electronics)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 23, 1964 p. 17 (F. Wesley Davies historical material)
February 17, 1966 p. 30 (Letters from Lincoln and Grant)
February 24, 1966 p. 33 (rare set of books on electronics)
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Collection
Item ID
3980AN
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Newspaper Index
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The City Council will discuss reopening the Library on Fridays. Article quotes Kent Ross, City Librarian, discussing budget cuts to the Library.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 9, 1998
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 9, 1998
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990 - 1999
Budget
Item ID
14786AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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To help reach its goal of raising $1.2 million to provide interior details for the new Arcadia Public Library, the Library Foundation is sponsoring a Day at the Races during the Oak Tree Meet at Santa Anita Park.

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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
October 26, 1995
Pages
p. 10
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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
October 26, 1995
Pages
p. 10
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library Foundation
Item ID
5403AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Articles re Homer Fletcher

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 6, 1959 p. 1 (appointed Head Librarian)
February 16, 1964 p. 1 (appointed President of the Public Library Executive Association)
January 3, 1965 p. 1 (resigns)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 6, 1959 p. 1 (appointed Head Librarian)
February 16, 1964 p. 1 (appointed President of the Public Library Executive Association)
January 3, 1965 p. 1 (resigns)
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Employees
Fletcher, Homer
Item ID
3985AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Public Library Foundation donated $35,0000 to the library.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 18, 1999
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 18, 1999
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - 1990-1999
Library Foundation
Donations
Item ID
27070AN
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Library supporters are heralding their new facility with a week-long celebration that includes fire engines, mystery writers and a magic show.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 16, 1996
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 16, 1996
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Item ID
7988AN
Collection
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Articles re employee Louise Du Mond

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 20, 1953 p. 1 (resignation requested)
September 3, 1953 p. 1 (she requests written explanation)
September 17, 1953 p. 1 (Board fires her)
September 21, 1953 p. 1 (Petitions in support of her)
October 1, 1953 p. 1 (Library Association blasts Arcadia Board)
October 8, 1953 p. 1 (Council denies a public hearing; orders charges made public)
November 2, 1953 p. 1 (She responds to charges)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 20, 1953 p. 1 (resignation requested)
September 3, 1953 p. 1 (she requests written explanation)
September 17, 1953 p. 1 (Board fires her)
September 21, 1953 p. 1 (Petitions in support of her)
October 1, 1953 p. 1 (Library Association blasts Arcadia Board)
October 8, 1953 p. 1 (Council denies a public hearing; orders charges made public)
November 2, 1953 p. 1 (She responds to charges)
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Employees
Du Mond, Louise
Item ID
3984AN
Collection
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Patrons of the Arcadia Public Library Foundation were honored during a recent luncheon held at the library.

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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
October 9, 1997
Pages
p. 10
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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
October 9, 1997
Pages
p. 10
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library Foundation
Item ID
10628AN
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Newspaper Index
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James Domney, 49, is leaving his position as City Librarian after 11 years in this position and 18 years with the library. Kent Ross, 45, who started at the library at about the same time as Domney, was recently appointed as the new City Librarian.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 4, 1990
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 4, 1990
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Employees - Domney, James D.
Item ID
1934AN
Collection
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The Arcadia Public Library will reopen on Fridays after the City Council added $42,000 to the year's library budget.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 11, 1998
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 11, 1998
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990 - 1999
Item ID
15006AN
Collection
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Ray Bradbury spoke to the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library at the Arcadia Public Library on December 12, 1996.

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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
December 19, 1996
Pages
p. 10-A
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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
December 19, 1996
Pages
p. 10-A
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Item ID
8080AN
Collection
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Charles Walton Associates, the architect selected to design the $3.5 million library renovation, will hold a "design camp" at the library where the public, library staff and city officials will informally discuss possible design plans.

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Newspaper
Star Tribune
Date
January 13, 1993
Pages
p. A-3
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Newspaper
Star Tribune
Date
January 13, 1993
Pages
p. A-3
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Item ID
255AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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