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Due to a shrinking budget the audio-visual department of the Arcadia Public Library has been closed by the City Council. The Arcadia school system has been offered the films and equipment, worth approximately $100,000. The cuts in the library budget will also mean reduction in personnel and operating hours. These matters are discussed.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 1, 1982
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 1, 1982
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p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library 1961 -
Item ID
1948AN
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The two new Arcadia City Council members were briefed on Target Department Store proposal and other items during study session.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 29, 1984
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p. A-2
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 29, 1984
Pages
p. A-2
Subjects
City Council 1980 - 1989
Item ID
1017AN
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Among matters discussed at City Council meeting: new lighting systems for the tennis courts; salary increases for part-time employees; code enforcement.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 8, 1981
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 8, 1981
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
City Council 1980 - 1989
Item ID
1009AN
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City Councilman Jeffrey Dring and other unidentified citizens have been questioning whether Mayor Don Pellegrino may be violating state conflict-of-interest laws by voting on a redevelopment project near his property. City Attorney Charles Liberto has said there is no conflict.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 8, 1981
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 8, 1981
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
City Council 1980 - 1989
Mayors - Pellegrino, Donald
Item ID
1026AN
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"Notes from the Library," a new monthly column in the Arcadia Tribune make its debut in the December 14 issue of the paper. Dennis Petticoffer will author the column.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 14, 1988
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p. A-2
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 14, 1988
Pages
p. A-2
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library 1961 -
Item ID
1950AN
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A new $340,000 computer system will be installed in the library. using Inlex software and Hewlet Packard hardware, the library will automate the card catalog and the circulation desk providing better control of the library's 150,000 books and 240 periodicals.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 9, 1988
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 9, 1988
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library 1961 -
Item ID
1951AN
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Mary Young was installed as the new mayor of Arcadia, while Charles Gilb was named mayor pro-tem. Donald Pellegrino and David Hannah stepped down from the council to be replaced by Roger Chandler and Robert Harbicht.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 16, 1986
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p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 16, 1986
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
City Council 1980 - 1989
Mayors - Young, Mary
Gilb, Charles
Pellegrino, Donald
Item ID
1037AN
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Area librarians agree that recessionary periods create a greater demand for library services. It is ironic that this comes at a time when libraries are hurting from budget cuts. Arcadia and Monrovia have suffered most in this regard, cutting down on personnel and new book purchases and, in Arcadia's case, closing it's audio-visual department and reducing hours.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 25, 1982
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 25, 1982
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library 1961 -
Item ID
1949AN
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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
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 19, 1981
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
455AN
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The Arcadia City Council approved a strengthened revision of the city's Religious and Charitable Solicitation ordinance.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 25,1980
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 25,1980
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
City Council 1980 - 1989
Item ID
1008AN
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The Arcadia City Council passed a resolution opposing the construction of a waste-to-energy plant in Irwindale.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 5, 1985
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 5, 1985
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
City Council 1980 - 1989
Item ID
1018AN
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City Council expected to name Lojeski mayor and Hannah mayor pro tem for 1983-84.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 17, 1983
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p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 17, 1983
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
City Council 1980 - 1989
Item ID
1014AN
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The Arcadia City Council, after much debate and review, has unanimously approved the purchase of lights for the soccer field.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 22, 1980
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 22, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
City Council 1980 - 1989
Item ID
1007AN
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The city council has decided to review the expenditure for lights for the civic center soccer field during the upcoming budget study.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 20, 1980
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 20, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
City Council 1980 - 1989
Item ID
1006AN
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The City Council voted to put a measure on the April 1989 ballot that would make the city clerk an appointed rather than an elected position.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 10, 1988
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 10, 1988
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
City Council - Elections - 1989
Item ID
1129AN
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City Council has approved the expenditure of approximately $100,000 to provide lighting and additional bleachers for the Civic Center Athletic Field, to allow for night soccer games.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 28, 1980
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 28, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
City Council 1980 - 1989
Item ID
1004AN
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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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Biography of Robert Harbicht, new mayor of Arcadia.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 24, 1988
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 24, 1988
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
City Council 1980 - 1989
Mayors - Harbicht, Robert
Item ID
1021AN
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Arcadia City Council has denied a request for a solicitation permit from the Rev. Sun Myung Moon's Unification Church after hearing lengthy testimony from both proponents and opponents.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 3, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 3, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
City Council 1980 - 1989
Item ID
1005AN
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City Councilman David Hannah made an official announcement that he will not run again for the Arcadia City Council.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 15, 1985
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 15, 1985
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
City Council 1980 - 1989
Hannah, David
Item ID
1024AN
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