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The Arcadian Observer. Official paper of the United States Army Balloon School

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1. The Arcadian Observer. Official paper of the United States Army Balloon School at Arcadia, California. Vol. 1 #1 August 3, 1918 – Vol. 1 #29 February 15, 1919 (Bound) 2. Official Souvenir & Program Balloon School Circus and the Final Edition of The Arcadian Observer, February 22, 1919.
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1. The Arcadian Observer. Official paper of the United States Army Balloon School at Arcadia, California. Vol. 1 #1 August 3, 1918 – Vol. 1 #29 February 15, 1919 (Bound)
2. Official Souvenir & Program Balloon School Circus and the Final Edition of The Arcadian Observer, February 22, 1919.
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The Arcadian Observer. Official paper of the United States Army Balloon School
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 40
Shelf Number
Shelf B5
Item ID
350AF
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The Arcadian Observer. Official paper of the United States Army Balloon School

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1. The Arcadian Observer. Official paper of the United States Army Balloon School at Arcadia, California. (Miscellaneous single issues) Supplement to The Arcadian Observer, September 1918, was gift from Sierra Madre Public Library on March 17, 2004.
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1. The Arcadian Observer. Official paper of the United States Army Balloon School at Arcadia, California. (Miscellaneous single issues) Supplement to The Arcadian Observer, September 1918, was gift from Sierra Madre Public Library on March 17, 2004.
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The Arcadian Observer. Official paper of the United States Army Balloon School
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 41
Shelf Number
Shelf B5
Item ID
351AF
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Balloon School

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1. "Making charts of air currents." Arcadia Journal, June 21, 1919. 2. "Mercury Flights Through Cloudland (1917)." Advertising brochure for sightseeing flights. One of the attractions was the Balloon School. Copied from the original owned by Sid Platford. 3. "Veteran recalls balloon field." Ar…
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1. "Making charts of air currents." Arcadia Journal, June 21, 1919.
2. "Mercury Flights Through Cloudland (1917)." Advertising brochure for sightseeing flights. One of the attractions was the Balloon School. Copied from the original owned by Sid Platford.
3. "Veteran recalls balloon field." Arcadia Tribune, July 1, 1976, page 1.
4. "Observation balloons ruled air." Arcadia Tribune, August 16, 1973.
5. " 'Eyes of Army' look back." Los Angeles Times, September 30, 1966, Part II, page 1.
6. "Veteran balloon pilots." Arcadia News-Post, September 29, 1966.
7. Goddard correspondence, March 22, 1965
8. "Gasbaggers reunion." Arcadia Tribune, October 2, 1966.
9. "Eyes trained at Arcadia." Branding Iron, December 1962, reprint.
10. "Eyes trained at Arcadia," by J.H. Richardson, in manuscript form.
11. "Ross field wrecking rushed." Copies from Alton Green scrapbook.
12. Balloon School personal account. 5 typed sheet.
13. "C-2 is expected." Arcadia Journal, September 23, 1922.
14. "History of Fort Omaha Balloon School. Copies from Omaha newspaper.
15. "Show Ross Field return secured by Hoeppel." Arcadia Tribune, June 2, 1963.
16. "Balloon corps veterans plan." Arcadia Tribune, September 18, 1966.
17. "Earlier days in Los Angeles, about Woodrow Wilson, carrier pigeon." News clip, April 7, 1974.
18. Corps member Cathcart's letter. June 30, 1964.
19. "Earlier days in Los Angeles, about first all night observation trip." June 1969.
20. Photos showing buildings, hospital, and balloons in the air. Arcadian Observer, December 21, 1918, page 19, 31, 60.
21. "Panorama of our new school." Arcadian Observer, August 3, 1918.
22. "The U.S. Army Balloon School." Arcadian Observer, September 1918, supplement.
23. "Swimming pool and clubhouse." Arcadian Observer, September 1918, supplement.
24. Correspondence from Akron-Summit County Public Library. Letter in reply to Balloon School information request, June 5, 1978.
25. Correspondence from the Department of the Army. Letter in reply to Balloon School information request, June 13, 1978.
26. Correspondence between Donald G. Cathcart and the City of Arcadia, 1964.
27. Completion Report Number 1 covering construction of Army Balloon School, October 1, 1918. 40 pages. Purchased from National Archives in 1978.
28. "Arcadia man recalls ballooning days." (Rudolph C. Shosted) Monrovia Journal, April 11, 1974. (Also in Arcadia Tribune, April 11, 1974, p. A2)
29. "Colonel W.N. Hensley, Jr., commanding." Arcadian Observer, September 1918, page 3.
30. "Airships tracked enemy from Arcadia balloon base." Arcadia Tribune, January 26, 1978.
31. Copies of photos with designation of various sections of base.
32. "Major Max Fleischman." Arcadian Observer, October 5, 1918.
33. "The Arcadia Balloon School, 1918." Western States Jewish Historical Quarterly, October 1980. Photo with lengthy caption.
34. "Ross Field does fadeout." Los Angeles Times, November 15, 1933, Part I , page 6.
35. "Close blind pig at once!" Hensley blind pigs is slang for speak easy or illegal operation, and referred to a need to clean them up if Balloon School is to be here. Arcadia Journal, June 8, 1918.
36. "Arcadia will be aircraft center." Arcadia Journal, September 28, 1918.
37. Correspondence regarding archival holdings on Balloon School in National Archives, June 16, 1978.
38. The first all night observation trip.
39. "Au revoir Col. Hensley." Arcadian Observer, September 1918, page 6.
40. Recollection of Mr. John Milton Huston, stationed here at 21.
41. "The post band." Arcadia Observer, November 9, 1918, page 6.
42. "Balloons re-enter the wars." News clip, October 7, 1951, possibly from an Omaha publication.
43. "Airborne 'elephants' once inhabited Arcadia's skies." Fedco Reporter, May 1988, by J.D. Carroll.
44. "Observer." Arcadian Observer, September 1918, page 19.
45. "New commander in charge of Arcadia." Arcadian Observer, January 4, 1919, page 8.
46. "First American Balloon Officer to die in action." (Lt. Cleo J. Ross) Arcadian Observer, November 2, 1918, page 27.
47. "Two balloon men killed by bomb." Arcadia Journal, September 28, 1918.
48. "Balloon School awaits on order." Arcadia Journal, March 30, 1918.
49. Sample of letterhead stationery from Balloon School.
50. "L.A. Scene - The City then and now." Balloon School/Arcadia County Park. Los Angeles Times, December 20, 1993, page B3.
51. "Officers to have a camp at Arcadia." Temple Times, June 26, 1924.
52. "Pioneer 'Birdman' recalls balloon exploits in Pasadena area." Arcadia man won fame in flying dirigible. Pasadena Star News, March 16, 1952.
53. "Ross Field use known June 1." News clip, May 8, 1929.
54. " Ross Field bill voted by houses." News clip, March 4, 1933.
55. "Ross Field Parks Project near vote by County leaders." Pasadena Star News, May 14, 1933.
56. "Ross Field purchase is urged on Council." News clip, May 18, 1933.
57. "Ross Field planned to become new park as County gets deed." News clip, August 1, 1935.
58. "Ross Field betterment approved." News clip, August 2, 1935.
59. "Ross Field to harbor zeppelin and Ross Field hangar leased as zeppelin assembling center." News clip, no date.
60. "Air planes gather at Ross Field for zeppelin activities." News clip, May 22, 1929. "Pilots will be trained at Ross." News clip, May 22, 1929. "Light tests on way at Ross site." News clip, May 18, 1929.
61. "U.S. returns Ross Field as sports center." News clip, June 11, 1935.
62. "Army School Ross Field Project." News clip, June 24, 1930.
63. "Park agreed at balloon field site." News clip, July 3, 1935.
64. "$55,655 price decision near on Ross Field." News clip, May 17, 1933. "Senate passes Arcadia Bill." Los Angeles Times, 1933.
65. "Set date for zeppelin to take air." News clip, May 28, 1929.
66. "Dirigible's keel laid at Ross." News clip, May 20, 1929.
67. "Group backs Ross Field measure." News clip, January 24, 1933.
68. "Senate passes balloon camp land transfer." News clip, February 10, 1933.
69. 1996 Heritage Calendar by Chino Valley Bank. Includes photos of U.S. Army Balloon Corp station.
70. "Today and yesterday of the Arcadia Balloon School Field." Pasadena Star News, July 4, 1931.
71. Copies of photos of Ray Walters, stationed at the Balloon School. Photo and article regarding the first annual picnic, June 1938.
72. Copy of photo #186.
73. "Army's biggest balloon school coming here." Los Angeles Times, March 13, 1916, Part II, page 1.
74. First draft chapter on Ross Field, by Arcadia resident John Irwin.
75. "Balloon Work Conditions Better, Y.M.C.A. Outpost is Established at Stocker Field, Officers Will Play Ball Tonight at Balloon Camp." Pasadena Star News, July 18, 1918.
76. World War I Heroes Remembered : Cleo J. Ross. Written by Ken Hudnut. (Internet article)
77. California Aviation History : The Army Balloon School, Ross Field, Arcadia, California, by Richard DesChenes. From the California State Military Department, California Military Museum. http:www.militarymuseum.org/BalloonSch.html
78. "Pasadena Public Library does bit for soldiers." Collection of books is provided for the military camp of the Seventh California regiment of guardsmen at Arcadia. Pasadena Star News, May 19, 1917, p. 13.
79. Overseas Army nurse, Grace Thompson, has been assigned to the post hospital at the United States Army Balloon School at Arcadia. Pasadena Star News, May 21, 1919, p. 11
80. "Heads For Camp in City." Thirty officers arrive from Fort Dodge, Iowa to take balloon duty in Arcadia. Many live in Arcadia. Lieutenant Colonel W.N. Hensley will host a dinner for his staff at Hotel Huntington. Pasadena Star News, Monday April 1, 1918.
81. "Tents Erected at Balloon Campsite." Seven tents for thirty men from the United States Army signal corps have been erected on the site of the new balloon station on the Baldwin Ranch in Arcadia. Pasadena Star News, April 4, 1918.
82. "May Give Up Camp Plans." Rumors from Washington say balloon station is not needed, decision will come soon, war department to meet with Los Angeles representatives. Pasadena Star News, April 9, 1918.
83. "Sale of Ross Field is Vetoed." War Department's wire stops sale of Ross Field to any private individual or municipality, government will reserve tract for other training. Pasadena Star News, April 13, 1927.
84. "Fire Plan Revision is Foresters' Job." Forest guards, patrolmen and registrars to complete training at Ross Field in Arcadia before fire season begins. Pasadena Star News clipping April 24, 1929.
85. "Forest fire work to be given trial. Rangers to carry out training program." The annual forest rangers' training school will be in session for two days at Ross Field, Arcadia. Pasadena Star News clipping, April 30, 1929.
86. Gallery Guide to Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum Exhibit, November 2005-January 2006. Exhibit called "War Department, Department of Military Aeronautics, Army Balloon School." Contains history of Balloon School.
87. Named "Ross Field" for Lieutenant Cleo J. Ross, killed in France. The Atlanta Constitution, May 23, 1919.
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Balloon School
Item ID
32AF
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Elections - Local (2007)

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This ballot was to decide on Measures A and B, regarding eminent domain, Rusnak Mercedes Benz, and Rod's Grill. 1. City of Arcadia sample ballot for Special Municipal Election, May 8, 2007. 2. No on Measure A, Yes on Measure B campaign literature and mailers. (Concerning eminent domain Rod's Grill,…
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This ballot was to decide on Measures A and B, regarding eminent domain, Rusnak Mercedes Benz, and Rod's Grill.
1. City of Arcadia sample ballot for Special Municipal Election, May 8, 2007.
2. No on Measure A, Yes on Measure B campaign literature and mailers. (Concerning eminent domain Rod's Grill, Rusnak Mercedes Benz).
3. Yes on Measure A, No on Measure B campaign literature and mailers. (Concerning eminent domain Rod's Grill, Rusnak Mercedes Benz).
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Elections - Local (2007)
Item ID
303AF
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Elections - Local (2006)

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1. Vote Yes on Measure A on April 11 (1 item). Measure A is a bond issue that will provide the additional funds needed to build a grade separation (bridge) over Santa Anita Avenue. 2. Vote Yes on Measures N & P on November 7th. Mailed to residents. Paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P. (owner …
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1. Vote Yes on Measure A on April 11 (1 item). Measure A is a bond issue that will provide the additional funds needed to build a grade separation (bridge) over Santa Anita Avenue.
2. Vote Yes on Measures N & P on November 7th. Mailed to residents. Paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P. (owner of Westfield Santa Anita).
3. Letter from "Our City"committee, urging residents to vote no on Measure N (signage) and Measure P (parking).
4. Arcadia is our hometown. Vote yes on Measures N & P, paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P. See www.savearcadia.com.
5. Who says that Measures N & P apply to everyone? Vote yes on Measures N & P, paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P. See www.savearcadia.com.
6. Keep Arcadia Special. Protect our Community of Homes. Yes on Measures N and P. Sent by www.SaveArcadia.com and paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P.
7. Arcadia has always had common sense limits on outdoor advertising. Yes on Measures N and P.
8. It's our city Arcadia, say No to Westfield. Vote No on N and P. Paid for by Our City, a committee against Measures N and P. Website www.our-city.us
9. Petition for initiative measure to amend the general plan regarding sign regulations. Later known as Measure N on November 7, 2006 special election ballot. (2 copies).
10. Ballot Measures N and P, November 7, 2006, Special Election. Full text of the measures and arguments for and against.
11. Literature urging residents to vote yes on Measures N & P. 11a. Arcadians believe our votes matter. 11b. Why am I voting Yes on Measures N & P --Phyllis Nemeth. 11c. Why am I voting Yes on Measures N & P --Ron Morrison. 11d. Why am I voting Yes on Measures N & P --John McMahon. 11e. Politicians don't like it when the people put Prop 13 on the ballot. And now...they don't like that the people put Measures N and P on the ballot. 11f. An important message from Mark Paulson, former president Independent Cities Association.
12. DVD urging residents to vote Yes on Measures N & P. "Arcadia is our hometown--the facts about Measures N & P." Paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P.
13. Literature urging residents to vote No on Measures N & P. 13a. "It's our city Arcadia." 13b. "Arcadia could lose $18 million if Measures N & P pass." Paid for by Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc.
14. Literature sent home with to parents of Camino Grove students, urging yes vote on Measure I on November 7, 2006 ballot. "Highlights of the Measure I Expenditure Plan to Improve Arcadia Schools."
15. Literature urging voters to vote Yes on Measure I to improve schools, on November 7, 2006 ballot. 4 pieces.
16. Letter from school superintendent Mimi Hennessy reminding parents to vote yes on Measure I.
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Elections - Local (2006)
Item ID
282AF
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City Council-Elections (2006)

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1. Campaign Literature: Amundson, Peter (7 items). 2. Campaign Literature: Chang, Sheng (2 items). 3. Campaign Literature: Tay, Sho (3 items). 4. Campaign Literature: Harbicht, Bob (3 items). 5. Campaign Literature: Wen, S.H. (3 items). 6. Campaign Literature: Wuo, John (4 items). 7. Sample ballot,…
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1. Campaign Literature: Amundson, Peter (7 items).
2. Campaign Literature: Chang, Sheng (2 items).
3. Campaign Literature: Tay, Sho (3 items).
4. Campaign Literature: Harbicht, Bob (3 items).
5. Campaign Literature: Wen, S.H. (3 items).
6. Campaign Literature: Wuo, John (4 items).
7. Sample ballot, general municipal election Tuesday, April 11, 2006
8. English and Chinese Opto-Mark Ballot absentee voter instructions.
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City Council-Elections (2006)
Item ID
281AF
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Thomas A. Grant and Helen Grant Scrapbook

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1. Thomas A. Grant and Helen Grant Scrapbook Newspaper Clippings: c. 1931-1944
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1. Thomas A. Grant and Helen Grant Scrapbook Newspaper Clippings: c. 1931-1944
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Thomas A. Grant and Helen Grant Scrapbook
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 15
Shelf Number
Shelf A1
Item ID
324AF
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Santa Anita Park – Press Books/Yearbooks/Media Guides.

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Santa Anita Park – Press Books/Yearbooks/Media Guides. 1986/87 – 2001/2002
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Santa Anita Park – Press Books/Yearbooks/Media Guides. 1986/87 – 2001/2002
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Santa Anita Park – Press Books/Yearbooks/Media Guides.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 48
Shelf Number
Shelf C2
Item ID
358AF
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Santa Anita Park – Press Books/Yearbooks/Media Guides.

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Santa Anita Park – Press Books/Yearbooks/Media Guides/Programs/Misc. 1. Blue scarf printed with "Santa Anita" 2. Media Guide 2003-2004 3. Media Guide 2004-2005 4. Media Guide 2008-2009 5. Winter Meet Program December 26, 2017-April 8, 2018 published by Southern California News Group. 6. Santa Anita…
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Santa Anita Park – Press Books/Yearbooks/Media Guides/Programs/Misc.
1. Blue scarf printed with "Santa Anita"
2. Media Guide 2003-2004
3. Media Guide 2004-2005
4. Media Guide 2008-2009
5. Winter Meet Program December 26, 2017-April 8, 2018 published by Southern California News Group.
6. Santa Anita A to Z: a Comprehensive guide for our guests at The Great Race Place!
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Santa Anita Park – Press Books/Yearbooks/Media Guides.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 48A.
Shelf Number
Shelf C2
Item ID
359AF
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Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc. Santa Anita Park – Press Books/Yearbooks/Media Guides.

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Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc. Santa Anita Park – Press Books/Yearbooks/Media Guides. 1940/41 – 1985/86 (Incomplete); 1984 Equestrian Yearbook from the XXIIIrd Olympic Games. Includes "Golden Anniversary Yearbook, Santa Anita 1934-1935 through 1984-1985, 50 years."
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Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc. Santa Anita Park – Press Books/Yearbooks/Media Guides. 1940/41 – 1985/86 (Incomplete); 1984 Equestrian Yearbook from the XXIIIrd Olympic Games. Includes "Golden Anniversary Yearbook, Santa Anita 1934-1935 through 1984-1985, 50 years."
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Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc. Santa Anita Park – Press Books/Yearbooks/Media Guides.
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History Room
Box Number
Box 47
Shelf Number
Shelf C2
Item ID
357AF
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Museum Chamber Room

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Justine Wishek
Description
Lyon Museum "Chamber Room" -- This collection of artifacts from the Parker Lyon Pony Express Museum contained over 2,000 plain and fancy, cheap and costly commodes.
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Justine Wishek
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Lyon Museum "Chamber Room" -- This collection of artifacts from the Parker Lyon Pony Express Museum contained over 2,000 plain and fancy, cheap and costly commodes.
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Paintings
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History

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1. "Arcadia, California 1903-1978" Booklet offered by Home Federal Savings. Two copies. 2. "History of the Arboretum - the first 25 years." Lasca Leaves, March 1973, anniversary issue. 3. "Anniversary reminds Arcadians of roots." Los Angeles Times, September 24, 1978. 4. "Queen City earns her d…
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1. "Arcadia, California 1903-1978" Booklet offered by Home Federal Savings. Two copies.
2. "History of the Arboretum - the first 25 years." Lasca Leaves, March 1973, anniversary issue.
3. "Anniversary reminds Arcadians of roots." Los Angeles Times, September 24, 1978.
4. "Queen City earns her diamonds." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978, supplement.
5. "Milestone marked by multi-faceted changes." Arcadia Tribune, September 12, 1978, supplement.
6. "Historical references for Arcadia." List of names gathered by Carla Maggio.
7. "History of Arcadia." Thirteen page brief history written by former librarian Jim Kirks.
8. "New book allows Arcadians chance." Arcadia Tribune, August 24, 1980. Article and photo about proposed pictorial history of Arcadia to be written by Librarian Pat McAdam and the Arboretum's Sandy Snider.
9. "Orders being taken now for City historical book." Highlander Community News, October 27, 1980. Article and photo.
10. "Arcadia's pictorial history waits in the wings." Highlander Community News, October 1, 1980.
11. Information brief furnished by Robert J. Bunker to the City of Arcadia, June 11, 1991. Correspondence attached.
12. Article in the Monrovia Planet, April 30, 1887, page 3. Regarding the new buildings being constructed, the railroad work, and the sale of lots in Arcadia.
13. "Arcadia, Monrovia's youngest sister, and her progress." The Monrovia Planet, April 9, 1887, page 2.
14. Article in the Monrovia Messenger, February 12, 1891, page 4. Regarding Arcadia and Santa Anita, and growth of the city.
15. "Arcadia news notes." Monrovia Messenger, January 28, 1892.
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History
Item ID
99AF
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City of Arcadia Weekly Report. Boxes 66-74* Discarded

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*Contents of Boxes 66 through 74 discarded July 1, 2015. Administration has decided to keep just current and last year of Weekly Report. Box 66 used to contain: City of Arcadia. Weekly Report. Sept. 19, 1996 – Dec. 26, 1996 Box 67 used to contain: City of Arcadia. Weekly Report Jan. 2, 1997 – May 2…
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*Contents of Boxes 66 through 74 discarded July 1, 2015. Administration has decided to keep just current and last year of Weekly Report. Box 66 used to contain: City of Arcadia. Weekly Report. Sept. 19, 1996 – Dec. 26, 1996 Box 67 used to contain: City of Arcadia. Weekly Report Jan. 2, 1997 – May 29, 1997 Box 68 used to contain: City of Arcadia. Weekly Report June 5, 1997 – Dec. 18, 1997 Box 69 used to contain: City of Arcadia. Weekly Report Jan. 8, 1998 – July 30, 1998 Box 70 used to contain: City of Arcadia. Weekly Report Aug. 6, 1998 – Dec. 31, 1998 Box 71 used to contain: City of Arcadia. Weekly Report Jan. 7, 1999 – June 10, 1999 Box 72 used to contain: City of Arcadia. Weekly Report June 17, 1999 – Dec. 30, 1999 Box 73 used to contain: City of Arcadia. Weekly Report Jan. 6, 2000 – June 29, 2000 Box 74 used to contain: City of Arcadia. Weekly Report July 6, 2000 – Dec. 28, 2000
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City of Arcadia Weekly Report. Boxes 66-74* Discarded
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380AF
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History-Chronology

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1. Arcadia chronology based on Articles in Arcadia newspapers. Two copies, the first in Folder 1, the second in Folder 2. 2. "Arcadia City Chronology." Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Business Directory, 1993-1994. Prepared by Sandy Snider of the Los Angeles County Arboretum. 3. Chronology of Calif…
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1. Arcadia chronology based on Articles in Arcadia newspapers. Two copies, the first in Folder 1, the second in Folder 2.
2. "Arcadia City Chronology." Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Business Directory, 1993-1994. Prepared by Sandy Snider of the Los Angeles County Arboretum.
3. Chronology of California and local history dates.
4. ARCADIA WEEKLY: Year in Review - 1998 through 2006
5. 2020: a tumultuous and defining year by Terry Miller. Arcadia Weekly, December 31, 2020.
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History-Chronology
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2 folders
Item ID
100AF
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Oral History

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See also VF Santa Anita Assembly Center for Mrs. Murayama's oral history 1. Interview with Roy H. Pike, who has lived in Arcadia since 1925. (1976) 2. Interview with George McCoy, 81 years old. Sept. 1978. 3. Conversation held July 10, 1980 with Mary Cuellar Rodrigues. 4. Conversations and in…
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See also VF Santa Anita Assembly Center for Mrs. Murayama's oral history
1. Interview with Roy H. Pike, who has lived in Arcadia since 1925. (1976)
2. Interview with George McCoy, 81 years old. Sept. 1978.
3. Conversation held July 10, 1980 with Mary Cuellar Rodrigues.
4. Conversations and interview with Henry Mauch and his wife, Cacilie, at their home September 12, 1980.
5. Raymond Bowman, Arcadia High School Band Director. 1976
6. Patrick Carlin, Arcadia resident. 1976
7. Dr. Norvell Dice, Superintendent of Arcadia Schools, 1976
8. Eunice Easley, secretary to Mr. Lowery McCaslin, owner of Anoakia. 1976
9. Julian Fisher, son of E.J. Baldwin's farrier. 1976.
10. Fujikawa. Interview about Japanese internment. 1976
11. Edwin J. Gengler. 1977
12. Mrs. James M. Green. 1976
13. James Griffitts, former City Councilman. 1976
14. R.H. Hamilton, resident at 170 E. Longden Avenue, 1976
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15. Rudolph Hartman, pioneer pharmacist of Sierra Madre who remembered Anita Baldwin. 1976
16. Morris Hegg, long time plumbing contractor . 1976
17. Murray Imhoff. 1976
18. Benjamin Kiley. 1976
19. Ed Knisley, son of business manager of Anita Baldwin in later years. 1976.
20. Florence Knurr, owner of Clara Baldwin Stocker home on Foothill Boulevard. 1977.
21. Earl Kramer. 1976.
22. Tony Lopez, son of family that formerly lived on Baldwin Ranch. 1976.
23. Mrs. James Matthews. 1976
24. Joseph Mullender, grandson of Clara Baldwin. 1976
25. Joseph Mullender. 1977.
26. Catherine Mundy, newspaper columnist with the Arcadia Tribune. 1976 or 1977.
27. Roy Pike, Arcadia Poultryman. 1976
28. Sidney Platford, local history authority and long-time Arcadia resident. 1976
29. Raymond Ramuz, nurseryman. 1976
30. Conrad Reibold, former City Councilman. 1976
31. F. Harold Roach, Arcadia Tribune owner and editor for many years. 1976
32. F. Harold Roach. Interview by different interviewer.
33. Mark Sellers, jockey who grew up in Arcadia. 1977
34. William Shoemaker, noted jockey. 1976.
35. Mrs. Marilyn Stoke, race horse owner. 1976.
36. Miss Adele Strutzenberg. 1976
37. Fernando Toro, jockey. 1976
38. Adrian E. Winkler. 1976.
39. Alice Wood. 1976
40. Joseph D. Mullender, great grandson of Lucky Baldwin. 1964
41. Joseph D. Mullender and Mrs. W.A. Heater, recent owner of Clara Baldwin Stocker home.
42. Claire Charles, friend of Anita Baldwin. 1963
43. Charles W. Jones, mayor of Sierra Madre in 1907. 1962
44. William D. Millard, sixth mayor of Arcadia. 1963.
45. Clara Bertolina, whose husband used to work for Lucky Baldwin. 1968.
46. Lucille Bateman. 1976
47. John Edmund Moore, "My life story," no date.
48. Julian Fisher, son of E.J. Baldwin's African-American farrier. August 4, 1976. Transcribed interview conducted at Julian Fisher's home.
49. Julian Fisher, son of E.J. Baldwin's African-American farrier. August 17, 1976. Transcribed interview.
50. Joe Sciarra, an Arcadia resident and World War II veteran, born in 1924. Interviewed on video, on June 1, 2022. Transcribed interview. Joe's 6 part oral history videos can be viewed at Arcadia Public Library's YouTube playlist called Arcadia Oral History Project at https://tinyurl.com/mukmyfv9
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Oral History
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3 folders
Item ID
159AF
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History (Early-1838)

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1. "Plowshare recently dug up." News clip, May 9, 1940. 2. "The Gabrielino Indians of Southern California." Master Key, December 1957. 3. "Indian artifacts from Hugo Reid Adobe." Lasca Leaves, Autumn 1958. 4. "Ancient Indians of Los Angeles had tragic lives." News clip, September 18, 1967. Two …
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1. "Plowshare recently dug up." News clip, May 9, 1940.
2. "The Gabrielino Indians of Southern California." Master Key, December 1957.
3. "Indian artifacts from Hugo Reid Adobe." Lasca Leaves, Autumn 1958.
4. "Ancient Indians of Los Angeles had tragic lives." News clip, September 18, 1967. Two copies.
5. "Archeology near Arcadia." Bibliography of sources for archeology near Arcadia.
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History (Early-1838)
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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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Schools - History (1880s - 1950)

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1. Where Arcadia children learn their R's. news photo and art on school district staff. 1933. 2. Arcadia's first school house. news photo, n.d. 3. Arcadia schools struggle to keep up with growth in community. 1903-E.J. Baldwin donated barn near Huntington Drive and South Santa Anita. First of…
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1. Where Arcadia children learn their R's. news photo and art on school district staff. 1933.
2. Arcadia's first school house. news photo, n.d.
3. Arcadia schools struggle to keep up with growth in community. 1903-E.J. Baldwin donated barn near Huntington Drive and South Santa Anita. First official school building in Arcadia was a two-room bungalow at First Avenue and California Street. Arcadia Tribune May 24, 1949.
4. Enrollment of 125 in schools. Arcadia Journal September 14, 1918.
5. Two-room bungalow called Arcadia's first official school building. news photo, n.d.
6. Original section of First Avenue School. news photo, n.d.
7. Historical society marks school site. news clip and photo October 3, 1963.
8. Profile of a city and its schools. History of Arcadia schools by D. Pinney April 1959.
9. Arcadia school old-timers to hold reunion. Los Angeles Times June 24, 1962.
10. One of the highlights of the 60th anniversary celebration of Arcadia. Arcadia Tribune photo and caption June 24, 1962.
11. Directory of Public Schools of Los Angeles County, CA. pages applicable to Arcadia November 1925.
12. Arcadia's first school on Falling Leaf Avenue. news photo and article August 4, 1933.
13. Arcadia completes fine grammar school. Arcadia Journal May 7, 1921.
14. Sierra Madre's early school days. TV news clip October 1973?
15. This painting of the original class of First Avenue School in Arcadia. Photo with identification of pupils attached. News-Post, n.d.
16. Presented in recognition of California Public Schools Week by Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. news clip, n.d. (circa 1948?)
17. Arcadia schools. page from San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930.
18. Arcadia's first back to school days. page from TV facts September 16, 1973? photo and text about first school.
19. Unique alumni group welcomes former Baldwin-era residents. Arcadia Tribune, n.d. (circa 1963)
20. Students, teachers, district meet and overcome obstacles. Arcadia Tribune September 14, 1978.
21. First Avenue class graduates before honored guests from first graduation. Arcadia Tribune June 16, 1946.
22. Queen City's schools: growth through the years. Arcadia Tribune May 18, 1978.
23. Ranch School. Note regarding school on the Lucky Baldwin ranch and number of pupils - 1880; taken from Carew, HISTORY OF PASADENA AND SAN GABRIEL VALLEY.
24. Mrs. Finley is teaching a school of 12 pupils in the new lodging house. news clip in a column in the San Gabriel Valley News entitled Santa Anita. May 9, 1878.
25. Arcadia Grammar School children win essay prizes. news clip regarding participation in essay contest sponsored by electrical industry of the U.S. 1924.
26. Closing School Days. Arcadia Journal June 21, 1919.
27. Program of musical given at San Joaquin School. Made from original owned by Adrian Winkler who participated in program May 27, 1924; received February 1981. (Arcadia School District Office knows nothing about this school as of January 1981, yet it is listed in the 1923 City Directory.)
28. Information from the 1923 City Directory regarding Santa Anita Grammar School in San Joaquin Street.
29. Lived here 60 years. Arcadia Tribune n.d. Regarding San Joaquin School.
30. Arcadia School District Chronology. received July 5, 1985.
31. Public Schools Week. Pamphlet with historic photos of schools April 21-25, 1975.
32. Arcadia City Schools Eighth Grade Graduation Exercises program June 13, 1924.
33. Auditor's Semi-Annual report for Santa Anita School District, six months ending December 31, 1890. photocopy courtesy Don Chapat.
34. same. Six months ending June 30, 1890.
35. State of California Teacher's Public School Register of Arcadia City School District, County of Los Angeles, California, 1901-1911. Includes records of attendance, teacher's reports, reports of classification and grading of pupils, visitors' records, list of apparatus and other school property, principal's reports, daily programs, and miscellaneous blank forms.
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Schools - History (1880s - 1950)
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Schools - History (1951-1990)

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1. The Cub. Booklet given to members of the graduating class of First Avenue School in 1956 from the print shop students. 2. Arcadia enrollment next fall set at 3800. Los Angeles Times April 2, 1951. 3. Board hears of impact on school housing needs of new construction. news clip, n.d. (circa…
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1. The Cub. Booklet given to members of the graduating class of First Avenue School in 1956 from the print shop students.
2. Arcadia enrollment next fall set at 3800. Los Angeles Times April 2, 1951.
3. Board hears of impact on school housing needs of new construction. news clip, n.d. (circa 1951-52).
4. Boom is consistent for schools. Arcadia Tribune August 16, 1973.
5. Arcadia Unified School District Newsletter, Fall 1981.
6. AUSD Newsletter, October 1983.
7. AUSD Information Data Sheet, February 1984.
8. "March in Arcadia Schools" 1986.
9. AUSD Newsletter , February 1986.
10. AUSD. A Report to the Community. June 1986.
11. AUSD Newsletter, October 1987.
12. AUSD Newsletter, November 1987.
13. AUSD. A Report to the Community. June 1987.
14. AUSD Newsletter April 1988.
15. AUSD Newsletter May 1988.
16. AUSD A Report to the Community. June 1988.
17. AUSD Newsletter, September 1988.
18. AUSD Newsletter, November 1988.
19. AUSD Information Sheet. January 1989.
20. AUSD Newsletter, February 1989.
21. AUSD Information Sheet, May 1989.
22. AUSD A Report to the Community. Summer 1990.
23. AUSD. Enrollment/Attendance report for the ninth school month - Item ILC.3. dated June 11, 1990.
24. AUSD. Arcadia High School English Curriculum - Grades 10/11 - Item IIA.1. dated June 25, 1990.
25. AUSD. Instructional Technology Plan. Item II.A.3. dated June 25, 1990.
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Schools - History (1951-1990)
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Schools - History (1991-2000)

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1. AUSD Newsletter, February 1991. 2. AUSD Information Sheet, May 1991. 3. AUSD. A Report to the Community. Summer 1991. 4. "Choice": a Fatal Attraction for the 1990's? Information sheet sent by Terry Towner, Superintendent, AUSD, February 1992. 5. AUSD Information Sheet, March 1992. 6. A…
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1. AUSD Newsletter, February 1991.
2. AUSD Information Sheet, May 1991.
3. AUSD. A Report to the Community. Summer 1991.
4. "Choice": a Fatal Attraction for the 1990's? Information sheet sent by Terry Towner, Superintendent, AUSD, February 1992.
5. AUSD Information Sheet, March 1992.
6. AUSD letter from C. Earl Davis, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services to area parents re School Bond Issue dated July 6, 1992.
7. Impact of the passage of Proposition 174 on the Arcadia Unified School District and resolution of the District Governing Board opposing passage of Proposition 174: the Voucher Initiative from Mary B. Dougherty, President. n.d. circa 1992.
8. AUSD Information sheet - Bond Issue Narrowly Defeated. dated October 1992.
9. Information letter from Terrence Towner, Superintendent, AUSD to parents regarding the 1992-93 school year.
10. AUSD Newsletter, December 1992.
11. AUSD Newsletter, February 1993.
12. Voters face decisions on education, leadership. Los Angeles Times April 18, 1993.
13. AUSD Newsletter, June 1993.
14. AUSD announcement of classified openings - Day-Care Assistant. dated July 29, 1993.
15. AUSD. A Report to the Community. Summer 1993.
16. AUSD. A Report to the Community. Summer 1995.
17. Schools give community a High School. Los Angeles Times March 28, 1993.
18. Announcement re: AUSD Home Page on the World Wide Web. March 1996.
19. Profile of AUSD. AUSD Homepage. March 4, 1996.
20. AUSD letter to parents for the 1993-94 school year with addresses, phone numbers, and a construction work schedule.
21. AUSD newsletter to parents for the 1994-95 school year.
22. Arcadia Festival of Bands calendar of events, 1994.
23. School system lures diverse group to Southwest Arcadia. Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley View. January 23, 1991. p. E3.
24. Flyer welcoming students to Arcadia High School Library after school. This was in response to the Arcadia Public Library closing on Fridays. March 1998.
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Schools - History (1991-2000)
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