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Millard Sheets to be guest artist at fall meeting of Arcadia AAUW. Mrs. J. Clark White and Mrs. Robert Paradise are involved in planning this event. Millard Sheets is a painter, water colorist, muralist, sculptor, ceramist, and architect. Photo.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 9, 1954
Pages
p. 6
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 9, 1954
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
American Association of University Women (AAUW)
Artists
Clubs
Organizations
Sheets, Millard
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Elks Club

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 7, 1957 p. 1 (formed)
October 2, 1958 p. 1 (anti-narcotics drive)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 7, 1957 p. 1 (formed)
October 2, 1958 p. 1 (anti-narcotics drive)
Subjects
Organizations - Elks Club
Item ID
4075AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia artists Mrs. Philip Weary and Mrs. Mildred S. Maltbie, will exhibit their paintings at the Arcadia Woman's Club on March 12 - 14.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
February 23, 1958
Pages
p. 9
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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
February 23, 1958
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Arcadia artists
Weary, Mrs. Philip
Maltbie, Mildred S.
Item ID
17348N
Collection
Newspaper Index
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General items regarding League of Women Voters

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 19, 1956 p. 9 (formed)
January 27, 1958 p. 7 (water study)
January 8, 1962 p. 22 (health study)
March 15, 1962 p. 1 (State's role in local government study)
July 22, 1962 p. 9 (Speaker's Bureau formed)
April 2, 1969 p. 1 ("This is Arcadia" published)
April 5, 1969 p. 1 (school system study)
April 6, 1970 p. 1 ("This is Arcadia" published)
April 8, 1970 p. 1 (school system study )
April 12, 1970 p. 3 ( " )
April 15, 1970 p. 1 ( " )
April 26, 1970 p. 1 ( " )
March 3, 1971 p. 1 ( survey of 12 month school year)
February 18, 1973 p. 1 (revised ed. of "This is Arcadia")
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 19, 1956 p. 9 (formed)
January 27, 1958 p. 7 (water study)
January 8, 1962 p. 22 (health study)
March 15, 1962 p. 1 (State's role in local government study)
July 22, 1962 p. 9 (Speaker's Bureau formed)
April 2, 1969 p. 1 ("This is Arcadia" published)
April 5, 1969 p. 1 (school system study)
April 6, 1970 p. 1 ("This is Arcadia" published)
April 8, 1970 p. 1 (school system study )
April 12, 1970 p. 3 ( " )
April 15, 1970 p. 1 ( " )
April 26, 1970 p. 1 ( " )
March 3, 1971 p. 1 ( survey of 12 month school year)
February 18, 1973 p. 1 (revised ed. of "This is Arcadia")
Subjects
Organizations - League of Women Voters
Item ID
4079AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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AAUW

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 30, 1956 p. 16 (history of Arcadia Chapter). See hard copy in VF "Organizations"
November 2, 1959 p. 1 (Festive Fair)
November 9, 1959 p. 9 ( " )
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 30, 1956 p. 16 (history of Arcadia Chapter). See hard copy in VF "Organizations"
November 2, 1959 p. 1 (Festive Fair)
November 9, 1959 p. 9 ( " )
Subjects
Organizations - American Association of University Women
Item ID
4062AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia noted for topflight city school system. From packing shed to 10 school plants, story of Arcadia--8 schools in use, 9th being built, 10th being planned.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 13, 1953
Pages
p. 12-16
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 13, 1953
Pages
p. 12-16
Subjects
Arcadia Schools-history
Collection
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General items regarding Assistance League

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 28, 1955 p. 4 (toy loan)
October 1, 1956 p. 1 (donation to Wilderness Park)
October 4, 1956 p. 1 ( " )
February 13, 1958 p. 13 (library cart to the Hospital)
January 7, 1960 p. 17 (History and Community House at 100 South Santa Anita Avenue. Service club organized 1952, known as Arcadia League. Incorporated in 1954 in the National Assistance League. Photo of building)
April 29, 1965 p. 17 (Community House dedicated)
September 10, 1969 p. 18 ("Bargain Box" Thrift Shop)
March 29, 1972 p. 16 ( " )
September 21, 1972 p. 19 (new "Bargain Box" opens)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 28, 1955 p. 4 (toy loan)
October 1, 1956 p. 1 (donation to Wilderness Park)
October 4, 1956 p. 1 ( " )
February 13, 1958 p. 13 (library cart to the Hospital)
January 7, 1960 p. 17 (History and Community House at 100 South Santa Anita Avenue. Service club organized 1952, known as Arcadia League. Incorporated in 1954 in the National Assistance League. Photo of building)
April 29, 1965 p. 17 (Community House dedicated)
September 10, 1969 p. 18 ("Bargain Box" Thrift Shop)
March 29, 1972 p. 16 ( " )
September 21, 1972 p. 19 (new "Bargain Box" opens)
Subjects
Organizations - Assistance League of Arcadia
Item ID
4073AN
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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Protests R-1 ordinance

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 13, 1958 p. 1
March 17, 1958 p. 1
March 20, 1958 p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 13, 1958 p. 1
March 17, 1958 p. 1
March 20, 1958 p. 1
Subjects
Organizations - Arcadia Home Owners Protective Society
Item ID
4070AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Recommendations for changing Arcadia's form of government.

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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
January 4, 1950
Pages
p. 1 (See basement box 112.)
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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
January 4, 1950
Pages
p. 1 (See basement box 112.)
Subjects
Arcadia city government
Item ID
33202AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The site of Arcadia's first home, the Unruh house at the corner of Huntington Drive and First Avenue, is now occupied by the new Standard Station.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune & News p 2 w / photo
Date
December 13, 1951
Pages
p 2 w / photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune & News p 2 w / photo
Date
December 13, 1951
Pages
p 2 w / photo
Subjects
Uhruh, Hiram
Business & Industry - Standard Station
Item ID
11176AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Thrifty Drug Co. leases property and will build a store at the corner of Huntington Drive and First Avenue, the former site of Arcadia City Hall.

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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
March 22, 1950
Pages
p. 1 (See basement box 112.)
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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
March 22, 1950
Pages
p. 1 (See basement box 112.)
Subjects
Drug Stores
Thrifty Drug Co.
Item ID
33239AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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General items regarding Equestrian Trails, Inc.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 9, 1958 p. 1 (form local chapter
January 13, 1958 p. 1 ( " )
January 20, 1958 p. 1 ( " )
February 24, 1958 p. 1 (bridle trails sought)
February 27, 1958 p. 1 ( " )
March 31, 1958 p. 1 ( " )
May 22, 1958 p. 1 ( " )
June 23, 1958 p. 1 (trails approved)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 9, 1958 p. 1 (form local chapter
January 13, 1958 p. 1 ( " )
January 20, 1958 p. 1 ( " )
February 24, 1958 p. 1 (bridle trails sought)
February 27, 1958 p. 1 ( " )
March 31, 1958 p. 1 ( " )
May 22, 1958 p. 1 ( " )
June 23, 1958 p. 1 (trails approved)
Subjects
Organizations - Equestrian Trails, Inc.
Item ID
4076AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Biographic sketch and caricature of C. Loree ("Jack") Russell, Mayor of Arcadia

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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
January 25, 1950
Pages
p. 1 Section 2 (See basement box 112.)
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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
January 25, 1950
Pages
p. 1 Section 2 (See basement box 112.)
Subjects
Russell, C. Loree ("Jack") City of Arcadia - Mayor
Item ID
29828AN
Collection
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T. C. Sullivan, Sr. replaces Philip Libby on Arcadia City Council.

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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
February 8, 1950
Pages
p. 1 (See basement box 112.)
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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
February 8, 1950
Pages
p. 1 (See basement box 112.)
Subjects
Arcadia City Council
Sullivan, T. C., Sr.
Item ID
33225AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Biographic sketch and caricature of Emma E. Hainer, City Treasurer.

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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
February 15, 1950
Pages
p. 1 Section 2 (See basement box 112.)
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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
February 15, 1950
Pages
p. 1 Section 2 (See basement box 112.)
Subjects
Hainer, Emma E. Arcadia city employees - City Treasurer
Item ID
29835AN
Collection
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Plans to change the city charter unlikely to be on April ballot. Proposal will undergo further study.

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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
January 11, 1950
Pages
p. 1 (See basement box 112.)
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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
January 11, 1950
Pages
p. 1 (See basement box 112.)
Subjects
Arcadia city government
Item ID
33210AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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American Association of University Women (AAUW) - Arcadia Branch Collection

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Start Date
1950
End Date
2016
Contents
American Association of University Women (AAUW)-Arcadia Branch Collection, 1950-2000s The Arcadia branch of AAUW was founded in 1950 and disbanded in 2016. First of three boxes. Chronological Folders 1950-2000s AAUW Bulletin (newsletter), Arcadia Branch 1950-1971 (various months and missing years)…
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Start Date
1950
End Date
2016
Contents
American Association of University Women (AAUW)-Arcadia Branch Collection, 1950-2000s
The Arcadia branch of AAUW was founded in 1950 and disbanded in 2016. First of three boxes. Chronological Folders 1950-2000s
AAUW Bulletin (newsletter), Arcadia Branch 1950-1971 (various months and missing years) The folder for each fiscal year (July through June) 1972-2000, may contain the following items (some items and months may be missing): Bulletin (newsletter) Membership directory Annual report Installation program pamphlet Newsletters AAUW Arcadia Jan 2009-May/June 2015 AAUW Arcadia Branch membership directories 2001-2004
Misc. booklets-AAUW and other women’s organizations
Misc. news clippings
Subjects
American Association of University Women (AAUW)
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 110A
Shelf Number
Shelf H25
Item ID
420AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Form local chapter

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 4, 1956
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 4, 1956
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Organizations - Teen Age foundation of America, Inc.
Item ID
4087AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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History-Rancho Santa Anita (1838-1947)

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Start Date
1838
End Date
1947
Contents
1. Chain of title. Three copies given to Arcadia Public Library on the Rancho's fiftieth anniversary. 2. "Santa Anita Rancho history told in book." News clip, circa 1956. 3. "Our community." Article from Arcadia Savings and Loan brochure. 4. "Arcadia, City of Arcadia." San Gabriel Valley Adver…
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Start Date
1838
End Date
1947
Contents
1. Chain of title. Three copies given to Arcadia Public Library on the Rancho's fiftieth anniversary.
2. "Santa Anita Rancho history told in book." News clip, circa 1956.
3. "Our community." Article from Arcadia Savings and Loan brochure.
4. "Arcadia, City of Arcadia." San Gabriel Valley Advertiser, February 26, 1969 by I. Hope.
5. "Arcadia gets publicity." News clip, 1927 copied from Alton Green's scrapbook.
6. "The Romance of Rancho Santa Anita." Booklet by Rancho Santa Anita, circa 1948. Eight copies.
7. Lasca Leaves, October 1967. Three copies.
8. "The Romance of the Ranchos." Booklet by Palmer Conner, Title Insurance and Trust Company, 1941. Six copies. Insert of 1919 map of Old Spanish and Mexican Ranchos of Los Angeles County.
9. "Rancho Santa Anita ... trials of ownership." Lasca Leaves, December 1975. Two copies.
10. "The people of Rancho Santa Anita, Part II." Lasca Leaves, July 1956.
11. "From romance to racehorses." Westways, February 1974.
12. "Ranch Santa Anita." Section of the book, Brief Sketches of the History of the Ranchos San Pascual, Santa Anita ...etc. by J.M. Miller.
13. Lasca Leaves, December 1975.
14. a. "Historic Santa Anita: the development of the land." Brochure by the Arboretum, circa 1976. 14b. Historic Santa Anita the Development of the Land, undated. 14c. Historic Santa Anita the Development of the Land, originally printed by California Arboretum Foundation 1976, Revised and reprinted by Los Voluntarios 2006.
15. "Expedients." Four pages detailing Reid's claim. Copied from the collection of Huntington Library.
16. "Santa Anita Ranch, Rancho Santa Anita." Articles from The Westerner's Brand Book, published by Los Angeles Corral, 1956.
17. "The old and new Santa Anita." Westways, January 1948.
18. "Chain of horticulture." Lasca Leaves, July 1951.
19. "The restorations at Rancho Santa Anita." Lasca Leaves, January 1961.
20. "Background to Rancho Santa Anita." By Florence Slocum, circa 1969.
21. "People say." Arcadia Tribune, February - April, 1941. A series of eight articles commemorating Rancho Santa Anita's 100th birthday.
22. "Rancho Santa Anita 'Place of Many Waters.'" Lasca Leaves, October 1967 by Susanna Bryant Dakin.
23. Historic calendar of events of Ranch Santa Anita. Peacock Call, September/October 1978.
24. Manuscript of Mrs. C.W. (Emma Elinor Hines) Young. From the Bancroft Library at the University of California at Berkeley, October 1978. Photocopy of handwritten manuscript and typed copy.
25. "Owners and cattle brands of the Rancho Santa Anita." The Branding Iron, June 1979 by Jack McCaskill.
26. "The Baldwin legacy." Lasca Leaves, June 1976 by Sandy Snider.
27. "Santa Anita Rancho - history told in book." Pasadena Independent, January 11, 1953. Pasadena Star News, September 23, 1956.
28. "Pasadena the Crown of the Valley: a souvenir." Pasadena Board of Trade, 1893-1894 by E. Norman Baker. From the historical collection of William F. Salisbury.
29. "Rancho Santa Anita - 'Place of Many Waters'." Junior League Community News, October 1957 by Susanna Bryant Dakin.
30. "Rancho Santa Anita's colorful past." News clip, undated.
31. "Rancho Santa Anita, chuck full of early California memories; one of the Southland's most beautiful spots." Arcadia Tribune, December 6, 1937, page 1.
32. "Historic ranchos' sale recalls pioneer days." Los Angeles Times, April 5, 1936, Part V, page 1.
33. "Two famous holdings to be subdivided soon. Santa Anita and La Cienega Ranch acreage purchased for vast residential development." Los Angeles Times, April 5, 1936, Part V.
34. Town Rambler by Marjorie Hesse: description of Rancho Santa Anita and the arrangement of the rooms at the old adobe house as told by Miss Lena McCulley and second cousin of E.J. "Lucky" Baldwin, Mrs. H. H. Cross. Arcadia Tribune, June 22, 1938. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936-Jan. 1, 1939. Arcadia Historical Society.
35. "The Romance of California Land Titles" by Stuart O'Melveny. Title Insurance and Trust Company, 1928. (Rancho Santa Anita mentioned on page 13.)
36. Rancho Santa Anita and the development of San Marino and Sierra Madre. From pages 91, 93, 94, 100 of the book Pasadena Area History by Manuel Pineda and E. Caswell Perry (1972).
Subjects
History-Rancho Santa Anita (1838-1947)
Physical Description
2 folders
Item ID
103AF
Collection
Subject Files
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