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Broadwell, Jerry (1938-1975)

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1. Copy of memorial scrapbook in honor of Captain Jerry Broadwell, compiled by and courtesy of Mrs. Lorena Clarke, 943 Crescent Drive, Monrovia, CA 91016. Copied in March 2006. 2. Captain dies in Arcadia fire. Arcadia Tribune, August 24, 1975; p. A1. 3. Dead fire captain's family files suit. Arcadi…
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1. Copy of memorial scrapbook in honor of Captain Jerry Broadwell, compiled by and courtesy of Mrs. Lorena Clarke, 943 Crescent Drive, Monrovia, CA 91016. Copied in March 2006.
2. Captain dies in Arcadia fire. Arcadia Tribune, August 24, 1975; p. A1.
3. Dead fire captain's family files suit. Arcadia Tribune, October 30, 1975, p. A-1.
4. Captain Jerry Broadwell biography. One sheet compiled by Children's Department staff, 2014.
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Broadwell, Jerry (1938-1975)
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Fire Department

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1. "Volunteer firemen keep down City fire losses." Arcadia Tribune, 1939. 2. "Volunteer fire department big help." News clip, 1934. 3. "Way back when/colorful past." Arcadia Tribune, undated. 4. "Arcadia fire department early days." Arcadia Tribune, July 16, 1967, three part series. 5. "Fire d…
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1. "Volunteer firemen keep down City fire losses." Arcadia Tribune, 1939.
2. "Volunteer fire department big help." News clip, 1934.
3. "Way back when/colorful past." Arcadia Tribune, undated.
4. "Arcadia fire department early days." Arcadia Tribune, July 16, 1967, three part series.
5. "Fire department has come a long way." Arcadia News Post, February 20, 1969.
6. "Mathematical fire administration." American City, December 1962, pages 80-81.
7. "They're official now." Arcadia Tribune, November 1, 1973.
8. "Technology updating rescue." Arcadia Tribune, August 30, 1973.
9. "Four cities may share their fire calls." Los Angeles Times, August 9, 1973.
10. "Firemen perform many." Arcadia Tribune, January 27, 1974.
11. "Firemen snub final pay offer." Arcadia Tribune, June 30, 1974.
12. "Paramedic program explained." Arcadia Tribune, October 7, 1973.
13. "Emergency medical service." Publication by Arcadia Fire Department, received June 1978.
14. "History and operation." Publication by Arcadia Fire Department, received June 1978.
15. "Organization and working conditions." Publication by Arcadia Fire Department, received June 1978.
16. "Three cities seek funds for joint fire station." Pasadena Star News, August 3, 1978.
17. "Lesson an expensive one for City." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1978.
18. "Margin of safety. A thrifty move." Arcadia Tribune, undated.
19. "Chow time/dead ringer." Arcadia Tribune, undated.
20. Articles in the Sierra Madre News - Arcadia Happenings section regarding Fire Prevention Week October 4-10, 1992, dated October 8, 1992.
21. City of Arcadia Fire Code Findings, May 20, 1992.
22. Invitation from the Arcadia City Council to a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fire Station No. 2, July 6, 1993.
23. Invitation from the Arcadia City Council for the dedication of Fire Station No. 2, April 8, 1994. (MISSING 6/2003)
24. Program from the groundbreaking ceremony for Fire Station No. 2, July 6, 1993.
25. Full page articles on the Arcadia Fire Department in the Sierra Madre News - Arcadia Happenings section, October 7, 1993.
26. Program from the City of Arcadia Fire Station No. 2 dedication, April 8, 1994.
27. Letter and pamphlet from the City of Arcadia Fire Department to Arcadia residents introducing the Voluntary Emergency Medical Subscription Program, circa 1994-1995. Discusses paramedic and ambulance coverage for $42 per year, per household.
28. Memo from the Office of the City Manager to All Employees regarding the appointment of Fire Chief Ken Lavoie, October 24, 1996.
29. "Fire Chief Jerry Gardner retires." Arcadia at a Glance, Fall 1996, page 3.
30. Brochure for the Paramedic Membership Program of the City of Arcadia, circa 1990s.
31. "New Fire Chief appointed (Ken Lavoie)." Arcadia Weekly, October 31, 1996, page 1.
32. Invitation to the Arcadia Fire Department Change of Command Ceremony, November 18, 1996. Incoming Chief: Ken Lavoie. Outgoing Chief: Gerald R. Garner.
33. Program from the Change of Command Ceremony, November 18, 1996. (two copies)
34. "Fire fighters donate puppet theater to library." Arcadia Weekly, January 13, 1997, page 2.
35. "Arcadia Firefighters' Association join others in community project." Arcadia Weekly, January 16, 1997, page 3.
36. "City of Arcadia Neighborhood Emergency Action Teams (N.E.A.T.) Program." Disaster preparedness pamphlet presented by the Arcadia Fire and Police Departments, 1996-1997.
37. "Earthquake Preparedness Handbook." by the Arcadia Fire Department, 1996-1997.
38. Program for Retirement Dinner for Fire Chief Kenneth Lavoie, dated April 11, 1998.
39. Press release from the Office of the City Manager regarding the appointment of David R. Lugo, Jr. to the position of Fire Chief. April 1, 2002.
40. Arcadia Fire Department Strategic Plan 2001. 49 page booklet with photos included. Developed July 2001.
41. Invitation from the Arcadia Fire Department and Arcadia Firefighters' Association to the Arcadia Fire Department's First Annual Badge Pinning Ceremony and Luncheon on Thursday, January 23, 2003. Includes list of Honored Guests.
42. Program for the City of Arcadia Fire Department and Arcadia Firefighters' Association First Annual Badge Pinning Ceremony and Luncheon on January 23, 2003.
43. Arcadia Fire Department Annual Report, 2002 and 2006.
44. Retiring Fire Chief David Lugo's letter of appreciation to fellow Arcadia employees, July 18, 2007.
45. "Aloha, Chief Lugo!" Program from retirement dinner honoring David R. Lugo, Jr., Fire Chief. July 19, 2007.
46. Arcadia firefighters honor 7 fallen NYC brothers: service commemorating the 10th anniversary of 9/11 paid special homage to firefighters from AFD's sister station in Brooklyn NY, who died in the terrorist attack. Arcadia Patch, September 11, 2011.
47. City of Arcadia Fire Chief Tony Trabbie to retire April 30. Arcadia Weekly, April 24, 2014, p. 10.
48. Tony L. Trabbie retirement luncheon invitation, April 29, 2014.
49. Kurt Norwood named new fire chief for Arcadia, Arcadia Weekly, May 1, 2014.
50. Arcadia Fire Department adds three to its ranks in annual pinning ceremony (Christopher Paladino, Nik Pheng, Chen Suen), The Sunday Star, February 6, 2005.
51. Firefighters enlist in READ, the Arcadia Public Library's literacy poster campaign (Captain Mike Stratton, Don Smith), The Sunday Star, February 6, 2005.
52. Several articles on Arcadia fire chiefs. Ken Lavoie, Arcadia Weekly, October 31, 1996. Arcadia's interim fire chief Jim Reed examines county proposal, Sierra Madre News, May 21, 1998. City has new fire chief Pete Bonano, Arcadia Weekly, July 1, 1999. New fire chief Bonano always wanted to be a fireman, Arcadia Weekly, July 29, 1999. Arcadia has new fire chief David R. Lugo, Arcadia Weekly, April 4, 2002. Arcadia prepared for fire season-chief David R. Lugo, Jr, Arcadia Weekly, May 23, 2002. City of Arcadia fire chief Tony Trabbie to retire April 30, Arcadia Weekly, April 24, 2014. Fire chief Kurt Norwood announces retirement, Arcadia Weekly, June 26, 2016 and Monrovia Views News, June 18, 2016. Farewell to the chief Kurt Norwood, Arcadia Weekly, June 30, 2016, Chief Michael E. Lang is the new Arcadia Fire Chief, Arcadia Weekly, July 7, 2016.
53. Arcadia appoints Deputy Chief Barry Spriggs as Fire Chief. Spriggs is a 27-year veteran of the Arcadia Fire Department. He will succeed Fire Chief Michael Lang, who is leaving Arcadia Fire Departmen to serve as Fire Chief for the City of Manhattan Beach. Mountain Views News, p. 6, June 5, 2021.
54. Arcadia Fire Department Annual Reports one sheet, double-sided. 2019 Annual Report, includes Arcadia Fire Department 2019 Information Sheet, one sheet, detailing various fire department statistics. 2020 Annual Report. 2021 Annual Report.
55. Chen Suen Becomes the First Asian American Fire Chief in Arcadia. Assuming the reins from former chief Barry Spriggs who retired November 8 after 29 years of service. Pasadena Star News, November 15, 2022.
56. Sound the Alarm! Flyer announcing celebration on November 7, 2022 of retirement of Fire Chief Barry Spriggs after 29 years of service with Arcadia Fire Department.
57. Arcadia Fire Department launches new ambulance service. In addition to a new "Basic Life Support" ambulance, seven new ambulance operators were hired. Arcadia Weekly, p. 31, March 14, 2024. Includes official news release issued March 7, 2024 and color photo of seven new ambulance operators alongside Fire Chief Chen Suen.
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Fire Department
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Elections - Fire Suppression District, 1997

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1. City of Arcadia brochure regarding Fire Suppression District, 1997.
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1. City of Arcadia brochure regarding Fire Suppression District, 1997.
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Elections - Fire Suppression District, 1997
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257AF
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Selmer Collection

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Folder 1 Contents: Along Arboretum Paths. Los Angeles State and County Arboretum, 301 N. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006. Published by California Arboretum Foundation, Inc. 1984. Photography by Francis Ching and Earl Ross. Contains photos of the historical section, including the Queen Anne Cottag…
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Along Arboretum Paths. Los Angeles State and County Arboretum, 301 N. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006. Published by California Arboretum Foundation, Inc. 1984. Photography by Francis Ching and Earl Ross. Contains photos of the historical section, including the Queen Anne Cottage, Coach Barn, Santa Anita Depot, and Hugo Reid Adobe, photos of the grounds and flowers, and a map.
Arcadia California Community of Homes Commissioner’s Handbook. July 1985.
Arcadia California Fact Book and Buyers Guide Published by Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, also known as Arcadia Business Directory. For the following years: 1975, Diamond Jubilee 1903-1978, 1983-1984, 1985-1986, 1987-1988, 1989-1990, 1996-1997.
Arcadia Stage presents Thoroughly Modern Millie, a Musical. March 17, 2016. March 18, 2016. March 19, 2016. Folder 2 Contents:
One Hundred Years of Arcadia. Published by Core Media Group, Inc. 2003 for Arcadia’s centennial. Includes history and timeline.
Santa Anita Park Golden Anniversary Yearbook. 50 years. 1934-1935 through 1984-1985.
Santa Anita Rancho Anoakia Breeding Farm, Private Catalog 1916. Collection of imported Purebred, and Homebred, Registered Thoroughbred, Arabian, and Percheron horses; Jacks and Jennets; Berkshire and Poland-China Swine; Holstein-Friesien Cattle. Proprietor Anita M. Baldwin. Black cover with red text on the front, Maltese cross logo.
This is Arcadia. Published by League of Women Voters of Arcadia and the City of Arcadia. January 1973.
This is Arcadia. Published by League of Women Voters of Arcadia and the City of Arcadia. January 1980.
Views of Arcadia 1990 Calendar. Artwork by Arcadia High School art students.
Views of Arcadia 1999 Calendar. Artwork by Arcadia High School art students in the Visual Arts Department.
Wine Tasting at Anoakia, Friday, September 26, 1986. With a history and description of Anoakia Mansion. Sponsored by Friends of the Arcadia Public Library and Arcadia Library Board of Trustees. Invitation included. Anoakia Mansion, 758 Anoakia Lane, Arcadia.
Views of Arcadia 2003 Calendar. Artwork by Arcadia High School art students.
Painted bookmarks by Rosemary Reuter in envelope. Folder 3 Contents: various publications
100 Years Arcadia Centennial anniversary 1903-2003
History of Officials-City of Arcadia-1903-2003
Story of Santa Anita: The great race place by B.K. Beckwith
By Gads! This is paradise: the story of Arcadia, California by Richard E. Miller
The Romance of Rancho Santa Anita. Published by Rancho Santa Anita Inc.
Historic Santa Anita: The Development of the Land. Printed by California Arboretum Foundation
Rancho Santa Anita: The story of the Arboretum. By Susanna Bryant Dakin, Summer 1956.
Arcadia: Snapshots of History by Arcadia Centennial Historical Committee. 2003.
Arboretum Album by Sandy Snider
Elias Jackson “Lucky” Baldwin: California Visionary by Sandra Lee Snider (signed by author) Folder "Santa Anita Park" Contents:
1. Letter to Santa Anita Companies Shareholders, December 15, 1984
Letter to Santa Anita Companies Shareholders, December 1997
General admission ticket to Santa Anita Park, 1976-1977
Club house admission ticket to Santa Anita Park, 1979-1980
Santa Anita Park Season Complimentary Club House Shareholder Pass: 1983-84 Season 1984 Season - 50th anniversary of the track 1986-87 Season 1988-89 Season 1990-91 Season 1991-92 Season 1992-93 Season 1993-94 Season 1994-95 Season 1995-96 Season 1997-98 Season
Pocket calendars Santa Anita Park racing seasons 1984-1985, 1987-1988, 1988-1989, 1997-1998.
2..Reproduction of Los Angeles Turf Club Official Program Santa Anita Park First Day, Friday, December 25, 1936, Price 15 cents. Middle section is the wine menu from The Derby Restaurant from February 1978.
Official Program Western Harness Racing Association, Santa Anita Park, May 24, 1950, 25 cents.
The King of Sports, a booklet compliments of Santa Anita the Great Race Place. Includes history of Santa Anita Park, general race information and glossary. Undated.
Books: The Longden Legend Santa Anita Edition by B.K. Beckwith, 1976. Seabiscuit: the saga of a great champion by B.K. Beckwith, 1940. Auction book 1947 Complete Dispersal of the Louis B. Mayer Racing Stable to be sold at public auction at Santa Anita Race Track, February 27, 1947.
Santa Anita “The Great Race Place” bumper sticker
The Official Architect of Arcadia Flip Book-Creat your own vision for Arcadia. Caruso mall project (never built). Folder “Maps & Misc.” Contents:
1.1993 map of Arcadia by Gourmet Graphic
2.Assorted maps-Maps of Arcadia by Arcadia Chamber of Commerce: 1968, date unknown,1903-1978 Diamond Jubilee,1979-1980, 1984.
3.Map of Southern California’s Golden Coast and Sunshine Empire, RTD Self Guided Tours showing Queen Anne Cottage (public transit, bus lines by Southern California Rapid Transit District). Automobile Club of Southern California map of Pasadena and Vicinity, no date.
4.Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte High School award of the school letter in class “A Track-Champions” 1953 to Stephen Black.
5.Arcadia County Park to be improved by $50,000; colorful history reported by Mrs. David Unruh, niece of “Lucky” Baldwin’s manager, Hiram A. Unruh (in photo). Arcadia Tribune and News, March 23, 1950.
6.Los Angeles State and County Arboretum Move Locations, contains titles and photos from movies filmed at the Arboretum from 1936 to 1984. Duplicate, have a copy in vertical files. Los Angeles State and Co. Arboretum brochure. No Date, 301 N. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, CA Phone number Hillcrest 6-8251. No admission charge.
7.Arcadia, Then and Now: a history of our community. Written by Julie Chacey, Kathie Geary, Sandi McGrath, 2001, with thanks to Sandy Snider, Historian and Lucille Boots, former third grade teacher.
8.Our past, present and future: papers to merge into daily. Arcadia Tribune, Sunday, July 26, 1992. Beginning today, the Foothill Intercity Newspapers will cease to exist. However the communities of Arcadia, Temple City, Monrovia and Duarte will be served with the introduction of a daily newspaper for the entire region. On Tuesday, the Foothill Star-Tribune will premiere. Gives history of Temple City Times, Monrovia News-Post, Arcadia Tribune, The Duartean. Includes photos of the Monrovia Planet. Duplicate. Have a copy in vertical files.
9.Arcadia City Charter, 1968. Arcadia City newsletter September 1978, Arcadia Newsletter March 2003, A Day in the City with Jack Smith “The Greens of Arcady from Westways, March 1968, Chain of Title from the King of Spain to City of Arcadia (copy of original chain of title presented to City of Arcadia and Mayor C. Loree Russell by Title Insurance and Trust Company, September 12, 1949. Compliment of Arcadia Public Library in celebration of its 50th year).
10.Democratic National Convention ticket, July 1960. Cask ‘n Cleaver Restaurant 251 N. Santa Anita Avenue, voucher for Prime Rib Dinner. Business card “Wiley’s Santa Anita Liquors” George B. Wiley. 1011 N. Santa Anita Avenue. Phone number Hillcrest7-7976. Hinshaw’s credit card issued to Anne S. Joseph. Pacific Electric Railway Co. 1938-1939 pass. Arcadia Public Library Board membership card issued to Doris Selmer. Santa Anita Beverages dry ginger ale label. Napa Rock Mineral Water Co. Oakland, California. Arcadia Diamond Jubilee 1903-1978 logo. American History through Song featuring Ed Lojeski at Church of the Good Shepherd, 400 W. Duarte Rd, May 18, 2003. Rosemary Reuter memorial service program, April 23, 1924-March 20, 2015. Mavis Dumbacher memorial photograph, October 15, 1915-February 13, 2016. Photograph “Night View from Mt. Wilson, Calif.” By J.O. Hickox. Red Photo Album “Arcadia Vol. 2” (as labeled by Selmer)-Contents:
On inside cover of photo album is a button “Arcadia Diamond Jubilee 1903-1918.” 1-1/4” white button.
Santa Fe Railway Magazine advertisement 1904 – The California Limited to Chicago runs through Baldwin’s Ranch.
Pacific Electric Rail Service Time Table Arcadia-Monrovia-Azusa-Glendora Line/Sierra Madre Line. June 1, 1943. Pacific Electric Rail and Motor Coach Time Table Arcadia-Monrovia-Azusa-Glendora Line/Sierra Madre Line. January 24, 1949.
Color newspaper clipping showing some of Edna Lenz and Justine Wishek paintings
Photographs of Anoakia Mansion, c. 1970s. Exterior, interior, carport, “garage,” chandelier, fireplace, E. J. Baldwin’s Wines and Brandies Santa Anita Vineyard barrel, grounds, statues, fountain in the pond. Folder "Anoakia, Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin, Stationery" Contents:
1.Anoakia miscellaneous collection
2.Book: Tahoe’s Gilded Age 1890-1917 a Photographic Portfolio by Jim Bell. Copy of photograph of Baldwin Family, no date. Copy made October 1976. Lucky Baldwin Statue Dedication “A Dawn in the West” April 16, 2013 at Rev. Monsignor Gerald M. O’Keeffe Rose Garden, corner of Holly Avenue and Huntington Drive. . Blank photo greeting card of Baldwin Estate-Lake Tahoe, CA. by John & Naomi Brazier, Stockton, CA. List/description of Baldwin Playing Cards (playing cards are not included ) Tombstone Epitaph the Historical Monthly Journal of the Old West, September 1981. From Tombstone, Cochise County, Arizona. Main story is “Wonder Man of the West: Lucky Baldwin: daring and self-confident, he was an empire builder by Freyda Sullivan . E.J. “Lucky” Baldwin. People called him land-poor-scoffed at his regal buying of California real estate….” With an illustration of Elias J. Baldwin and caption, “By gad, I’m not licked yet.” Adventures in Business July 23, 1943. Published at Knott’s Berry Place, Buena Park, California. Tallac Historic Site, a booklet by Bob Burke and Ken McKowen, 1983. Photograph of Tallac Hotel by R.J. Waters in the Lake Tahoe Series.
3.Invitations, Programs, Stationery Notecard by Arcadia Historical Society-Santa Anita Depot artwork by Shirley Forden Blank greeting cards by the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum-watercolors by Geneva Lawrence. Notecards ”Notes from Arcadia” (new in package) for the benefit of AFS Arcadia Chapter, by Anne Mae Noble. Stationery pad “Arcadia.” Other misc. invitations, programs, stationery Hardcover books:
Pot Luck: Episodes in the Life of W. Parker Lyon by Ed Ainsworth, 1940
Lucky Baldwin: the Story of an Unconventional Success by C.B. Glasscock, 1933 Oversized (did not fit in folders):
Great Scenics Santa Anita Park, Folio II (14.5” x 10”)
Santa Anita 1990-91 Calendar “The Colors of Racing”
Framed photograph Arcadia Public Library Board of Trustees 1998-2006: John Fung, Jerry Selmer, Meredith Brucker, Betty Rochefort, Marsha Burkhalter Miscellaneous objects:
Circular yellow antenna topper with red lettering displaying Taco Lita since 1967, ca. 2 1/4" x 1". Red old-fashioned fire hat-shaped antenna topper with black lettering displaying Arcadia Fire Department, 2 1/2" x 1 1/16" x 1 1/4".
Plastic key chain. Front says: Celebrating Arcadia's centennial, 1903-2003. 100 years: a time for pride, a time for celebration. Back side lists important telephone numbers for the city of Arcadia. 2 7/8" x 1 7/8".
Track and field medals (3) for Arcadia Civitan Games, 2002. Gold-toned, round, 1 15/16" diameter. Hanging from white ribbon with pin on back.
AYSO pins: AYSO Region 2: Arcadia, Monrovia, Sierra Madre, Duarte. (2) Gold lettering on red background. Pictures stylized head of peacock in blue and five black and white soccer balls. 1 1/16" x 15/16". Pin: Holiday Indoor Soccer Tournament, AYSO Region 2. Gold lettering on yellow background. Pictures red and white soccer ball and sprig of holly. 1" x 15/16". Pin: AYSO Freeway Jam, West San Gabriel Valley, Area C. Gold, black and red lettering on red, white and green background.Depicts green hills, a white and black soccer ball and four white stars. Circular, 1" diameter.
Various pins Celebrating Arcadia's centennial,1903-2003 (2).Blue lettering on beige background. Includes stylized peacock on green and blue background. Rectangular 1 1/2" x 7/8" Arcadia, California, Community of Homes. (4) Red and gold lettering on white background. Features stylized seal with 2 blue peacocks. Shield-shaped, 1" x 1 1/16" Arcadia centennial, 1903-2003, chamber - 1934. Gold lettering on white and red background. Pictures stylized jockey on horse in front of peacock tail. Circular, 7/8" diameter Re-elect John Wuo, Arcadia City Council. Blue and red lettering on white background. Includes stylized peacock in blue and red. Framed in gold. Rectangular, 7/8" x 1 3/16" Arcadia Tournament of Roses 1986. Red and gold lettering on white background. Pictures old-fashioned buggy and red rose. Rectangular, 9/16" x 1 1/16" Winter Wonderland, Arcadia Tournament of Roses '96. Gold lettering on blue and white background. Pictures girl in horse-drawn sleigh and red rose. Circular, 1 1/16" diameter Friends of the Arcadia Public Library. (2) Black lettering on gold background. Includes stylized peacock. Circular, 1" diameter.
Supreme Dairy Farms bottle cap, plastic, circular, 1 5/8" diameter.
Paperweight. (2) City of Arcadia, Community of Homes centennial, 1903-2003. Gold-toned. Includes city's seal. Circular, 2 15/16" diameter with felt backing.
Paperweight. On face: City of Arcadia, Community of Homes, incorporated - 1903. On sides: Re-elect Kovacic to Council. From Gary & Barb. Thank You for Your Help! April 9, 2002. White lettering on black hard plastic. Felt circles at bottom four corners. 3" x 3"
Curved clear glass commemorative: Arcadia centennial 1903-2003. White lettering. Includes depiction of Queen Anne Cottage. 3 15/16" x 5 9/16"
Vinyl record duster. Arcadia Music Mart, Records - Sheet Music - Instruments, Arcadia, Calif. Black lettering on yellow metallic disc attached to fuzzy gray fabric. Includes photo of Bing Crosby's face, his signature, and says Decca Records. Circular, 3 7/16" diameter.
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Personal collections
Selmer Collection
Selmer, Doris
Selmer, Jerry
Physical Description
12.5 x 11 x 15.5 inch pale blue box
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 138
Shelf Number
H29
Item ID
509AF
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City of Arcadia- Arcadia Redevelopment Agency

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City of Arcadia – Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. Press clippings, 1962-1984.
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City of Arcadia – Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. Press clippings, 1962-1984.
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City of Arcadia- Arcadia Redevelopment Agency
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 91
Shelf Number
Shelf C6
Item ID
397AF
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City of Arcadia -Arcadia Redevelopment Agency

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City of Arcadia – Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. Press clippings, 1985-1991 Amended Agency Bylaws approved by the Agency and Council on March 6, 2001 Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Financial Statements June 30, 1997 Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Financial Statements June 30, 1998 Lease Rate Data Inform…
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City of Arcadia – Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. Press clippings, 1985-1991
Amended Agency Bylaws approved by the Agency and Council on March 6, 2001
Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Financial Statements June 30, 1997
Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Financial Statements June 30, 1998
Lease Rate Data Information Sheets-July 1995, July 1998, February 1999, December 1999, June 2001, January 2002, September 2002, April 2003, November 2003.
City of Arcadia Assessed Value (Net Taxable) Fiscal Years 1986-1987 through 2000-2001. City of Arcadia Business License Activity and Building Permit Valuation History for FY 1995-1996 through 2000-2001. Redevelopment Agency Highlights 1974-2001). Partial list of Agency Asssisted Projects.
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City of Arcadia -Arcadia Redevelopment Agency
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 92
Shelf Number
Shelf C6
Item ID
398AF
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Arcadia-Library-Arcadia Public Library Foundation

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1. Letter to Arcadia Public Library Foundation from Internal Revenue Service approving federal income tax exemption under section 501(a) as an organization described in section 501(c)(3). Dated June 30, 1995. 2.Arcadia Public Library Foundation brochure from 2005, describing the foundation with don…
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1. Letter to Arcadia Public Library Foundation from Internal Revenue Service approving federal income tax exemption under section 501(a) as an organization described in section 501(c)(3). Dated June 30, 1995.
2.Arcadia Public Library Foundation brochure from 2005, describing the foundation with donation form.
3. "Opening minds to shape our future" brochure outlines the needs and goals of the Arcadia Public Library Foundation.
4. Arcadia Public Library Foundation letterhead.
5. Arcadia Public Library Foundation "Capital Campaign" brochure and form for donations, to fill needs associated with the library remodeling project. Circa 1995-1996.
6. Arcadia Public Library Foundation Patron Recognition luncheon, September 28, 1997.
7. Page from the library website about the Library Foundation with its goals and history. c. 2015. Note: The Foundation dissolved in 2016.
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Arcadia-Library-Arcadia Public Library Foundation
Item ID
287AF
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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
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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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1948
End Date
1954
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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.
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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
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Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

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Newspaper articles, scrapbook, photograph, pamphlets.
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Newspaper articles, scrapbook, photograph, pamphlets.
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Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 007
Shelf Number
Shelf H3
Item ID
450AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

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"Boswell the Bookworm" Bookplate original artwork and copyright. 1963 Newspaper Clippings 1989 - 1993
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"Boswell the Bookworm" Bookplate original artwork and copyright. 1963 Newspaper Clippings 1989 - 1993
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Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library
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Basement
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Box 007A
Shelf Number
Shelf H3
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451AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

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Silent Auction Records, 1984 - 2005
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Silent Auction Records, 1984 - 2005
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Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library
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Basement
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Box 007B
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Shelf H3
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452AF
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Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

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Scrapbook, 1964-1971
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Scrapbook, 1964-1971
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Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library
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Basement
Box Number
Box 028
Shelf Number
Shelf H10
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477AF
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Scrapbook, 1956-1964 Scrapbook, 1972-1976
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Scrapbook, 1956-1964 Scrapbook, 1972-1976
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Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 029
Shelf Number
Shelf H10
Item ID
478AF
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Scrapbook, 1976-1985 Scrapbook, "Twice Told Tales," 10/6/61
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Scrapbook, 1976-1985 Scrapbook, "Twice Told Tales," 10/6/61
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Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library
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Basement
Box Number
Box 030
Shelf Number
Shelf H11
Item ID
479AF
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Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park)

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1. Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park) Specifications, Blueprints
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1. Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park) Specifications, Blueprints
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Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park)
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 37
Shelf Number
Shelf B4
Item ID
346AF
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Subject Files
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Chamber of Commerce - Arcadia Board of Trade and Arcadia Chamber of Commerce

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Chamber of Commerce. Minutes of Arcadia Board of Trade and Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. April 1914 to December 1926. 1 ledger
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Chamber of Commerce. Minutes of Arcadia Board of Trade and Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. April 1914 to December 1926. 1 ledger
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Chamber of Commerce - Arcadia Board of Trade and Arcadia Chamber of Commerce
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 80
Shelf Number
Shelf B6
Item ID
386AF
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Arcadia's Best

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1. Arcadia's Best Patriotic Festival program. Celebrating America's History, July 2, 2011. First annual Arcadia's Best Patriotic Festival and Parade. 2. Arcadia's Best Patriotic Festival fundraising committee flyer for Bar-B-Que dinner, May 15, 2011. 3. One Community, One Book, October 2, 2011. Wit…
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1. Arcadia's Best Patriotic Festival program. Celebrating America's History, July 2, 2011. First annual Arcadia's Best Patriotic Festival and Parade.
2. Arcadia's Best Patriotic Festival fundraising committee flyer for Bar-B-Que dinner, May 15, 2011.
3. One Community, One Book, October 2, 2011. With a letter from Mayor Gary A. Kovacic inviting people to read Cliff Falls by C. B. Shiepe.
4. One Community, One Book "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, event held October 22, 2010.
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Arcadia's Best
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294AF
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Ode to Arcadia

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“Ode to Arcadia” Centennial Poetry Contest 2003
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“Ode to Arcadia” Centennial Poetry Contest 2003
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Ode to Arcadia
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History Room
Box Number
Box 75
Shelf Number
Shelf C4
Item ID
381AF
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Arcadia Educational Foundation

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1. Preserve our schools. Arcadia Educational Foundation (support group formed to financially assist schools) brochure, 1981. 2. "New trustees are named to foundation." Arcadia Highlander, December 17, 1986. 3. Letter from Arcadia Educational Foundation president, Charles E. Gilb. October 1, 19…
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1. Preserve our schools. Arcadia Educational Foundation (support group formed to financially assist schools) brochure, 1981.
2. "New trustees are named to foundation." Arcadia Highlander, December 17, 1986.
3. Letter from Arcadia Educational Foundation president, Charles E. Gilb. October 1, 1983.
4. Letter from Arcadia Educational Foundation president, Lisa Lucas, appeal for donations for 2012-2013 school year.
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Arcadia Educational Foundation
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12AF
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Arcadia (City) History

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1. A walk along Arcadia's "Main Street." 1880's -1920. A six page tour with maps. By Susan Kasten March, 1989. 2. "Arcadia gets publicity." News clip, 1927. Details of what a "racy" town Arcadia was. 3. "Arcadia: prestige city where it's a pleasure to live." Arcadia Tribune, June 17, 1970. 4.…
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1. A walk along Arcadia's "Main Street." 1880's -1920. A six page tour with maps. By Susan Kasten March, 1989.
2. "Arcadia gets publicity." News clip, 1927. Details of what a "racy" town Arcadia was.
3. "Arcadia: prestige city where it's a pleasure to live." Arcadia Tribune, June 17, 1970.
4. "Steady growth marks Arcadia's 70 years." Arcadia Tribune, August 16, 1973, birthday edition.
5. Arcadia Diamond Jubilee Souvenir edition. 48 page tabloid size edition, September 14, 1978.
6. "Arcadia ready for boom on 32nd anniversary." Copy of anniversary issue, August 2, 1935.
7. History of City of Arcadia officials, 1903-1986. Compiled by Christine Van Maanen.
8. A Brief History of Arcadia, CA. Courtesy of: Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, by Christine Van Maanen, City Clerk of Arcadia, 1956-1988. Retrieved from Internet, http://www.wemweb.com/traveler/towns/33arcadi/history.html on July 28, 2005.
9. City of Arcadia - general information. Prepared by the Office of the City Clerk, February, 2007.
10. History of Officials 1903-2008. Prepared by the Office of the City Clerk. 2 copies.
11. Memories of Arcadia: Mr. Mayor, a name to remember, Arcadia Weekly, September 18, 2003. Article by Charles Cooper, history of mayors, city managers, city council, clerk.
12. History of Officials 1903-2016, Prepared by the Office of the City Clerk.
13. Background of Arcadia including: Reid Granted Rancho Santa Anita, Rancho Sold to Dalton, The Baldwin Era, Arcadia Incorporated, Death of Lucky Baldwin, Ross Field World War I, the Twenties, Thirties, and Forties, Arcadia Today, Arcadia Post Office, Arcadia Public Library, Arcadia Community Coordinating Council, Arcadia Schools. Copied from The Historical Volume and Reference Works, Los Angeles County, Vol. 3 (1964).
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Arcadia (City) History
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114AF
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