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Arcadia Recreation Department Yo-Yo program. Boy on the left is demonstrating a yo-yo trick called "Rock the Baby." Girl on the right is holding a yo-yo. The champion awards sit atop a table between the children. The program might have taken place at County Park because "Co." is written on the back of the photograph. The year 1956 is engraved on the trophies.

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Date: 1956

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Date: 1956

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Awards; Children; Games

Physical Description: 4x4 b&w

ID: 1906

Collection: Photographs

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Arcadia officials attempt to expand dialogue around homelessness. Arcadia homeowners are concerned that increased homelessness numbers within the city pose a threat to their children and property values. Arcadia City Council's idea to install 15 or so tiny homes as emergency shelter for unhoused people is being discussed.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 27, 2021

Pages: p. 1, 8

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 27, 2021

Pages: p. 1, 8

Subjects: Arcadia City Council-2020-2029; Homelessness; Social issues; Tiny homes

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Women's Health and Issues club at Arcadia High School has organized a petition against misogynistic music at this Saturday's prom. Activities director John Pung said he supports the club's cause and could guarantee that 20 songs from the club's 300 song list won't be played.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: May 13, 2009

Pages: p. A1, A8

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: May 13, 2009

Pages: p. A1, A8

Subjects: Arcadia High School - Prom 2009; Music; Social customs

Item ID: 31663AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Muriel Wood, executive director, Arcadia Red Cross, 1969-1973, is leaving the community to live in Roseburg, Oregon. Her many friends are planning a farewell luncheon in her honor March 29.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 18, 1984

Pages: p. 5 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 18, 1984

Pages: p. 5 photo

Subjects: American Red Cross; Wood, Muriel

Item ID: 362AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Recreation Department program "Dancing," indoors at County Park. Four girls in ballet poses behind a cluster of four chairs. Many other children also look like participants. Some adults in the audience are visible.

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Date: 1951

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Date: 1951

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Children

Physical Description: 5 1/2 x 6 b&w

ID: 1904

Collection: Photographs

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Children in costume at the Holly Avenue Playground Halloween Parade. The date October 30, 1964 is written on the back of the picture but was developed and printed April 1965.

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Date: October 30, 1964

1 image

Date: October 30, 1964

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Costumes; Halloween; Holidays; Holly Avenue Playground

Physical Description: 3 1/2 x 4 1/2 b&w

ID: 1912

Collection: Photographs

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Children in costume at the Hugo Reid Playground Halloween Parade. The date October 30, 1964 is written on the back of the picture but was developed and printed April 1965.

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Date: October 30, 1964

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Date: October 30, 1964

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Costumes; Halloween; Holidays; Hugo Reid Playground

Physical Description: 3 1/2 x 4 1/2 b&w

ID: 1913

Collection: Photographs

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Children in costume at the Holly Avenue Playground Halloween Parade. The date October 30, 1964 is written on the back of the picture but was developed and printed April 1965.

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Date: October 30, 1964

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Date: October 30, 1964

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Costumes; Halloween; Holidays; Holly Avenue Playground

Physical Description: 3 1/2 x 4 1/2 b&w

ID: 1915

Collection: Photographs

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Celebration of the 30th anniversary of the dedication of the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room at Arcadia Public Library took place March 30, 2006.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: March 31, 2006

Pages: p. A3 w/photos

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: March 31, 2006

Pages: p. A3 w/photos

Subjects: Broadwell, Jerry; Cai, Tim; Lauderdale, Jon; Arcadia Public Library - 2001-2010; Arcadia Fire Department; Jerry Broadwell Children's Room

Item ID: 30161AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The 29th annual "Twice Sold Tales" used book sale by the Friends of the Arcadia Library took place Saturday, May 2, from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 22, 1987

Pages: p. B-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 22, 1987

Pages: p. B-1 photo

Subjects: Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

Item ID: 1644AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Recreation Department event "Arcadia Pet Show." Several children sit on benches with about seven birdcages between them. Written on back of photograph is "Parakeet Row."

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Date: c. 1950s

1 image

Date: c. 1950s

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Animals; Birds; Pets

Physical Description: 6x7 b&w

ID: 1900

Collection: Photographs

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Children in costume (Japanese kimono, princess, scarecrow), winners of the Highland Oaks Playground Halloween Parade. The date October 30, 1964 is written on the back of the picture but was developed and printed April 1965.

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Date: October 30, 1964

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Date: October 30, 1964

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Costumes; Halloween; Highland Oaks Playground; Holidays

Physical Description: 3 1/2 x 4 1/2 b&w

ID: 1914

Collection: Photographs

Images

Children

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Contents: 1. "Hey Baby! Arcadia babies crawl out to the park for their annual baby show." News Digest, July 22-28, 1987, volume II, number 29.

Contents: 1. "Hey Baby! Arcadia babies crawl out to the park for their annual baby show." News Digest, July 22-28, 1987, volume II, number 29.

Subjects: Children

Item ID: 51AF

Collection: Subject Files

City of Arcadia's Law Day offers free legal advice at 19th annual event, Saturday, April 29.

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Newspaper: Mountain Views News

Date: April 15, 2017

Pages: p. 6

Newspaper: Mountain Views News

Date: April 15, 2017

Pages: p. 6

Subjects: Arcadia Chinese Association; Attorneys; Kovacic, Gary; Law Day; Lawyers

Item ID: 35045AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Peach Festival set for Saturday, March 25. Events includes dedication of War Memorial Park.

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Newspaper: The Journal

Date: January 18, 1950

Pages: p. 1 (See basement box 112.)

Newspaper: The Journal

Date: January 18, 1950

Pages: p. 1 (See basement box 112.)

Subjects: Arcadia Peach Festival

Item ID: 33216AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A group of 14 children and two adults pose in two rows for photograph in front of a Hugo Reid sign. Some are dressed in Hawaiian or Polynesian attire. Back stamped with "Photo by A. E. Block (or Black?), 9044 Southview Road, San Gabriel, CA."

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Date: c. 1970s

1 image

Date: c. 1970s

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Hugo Reid Elementary School

Physical Description: 7 1/2" x 9 1/2" b&w

ID: 1884

Collection: Photographs

Images

Library-Children's Services

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Contents: 1. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, signed by author Sid Fleischman. Dated January 31, 1979. 2. Letter to Children's Services staff Eva Swedstedt, signed by author Marguerite Henry. Dated June 10, 1975. 3. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, handwritten an…

Contents: 1. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, signed by author Sid Fleischman. Dated January 31, 1979.; 2. Letter to Children's Services staff Eva Swedstedt, signed by author Marguerite Henry. Dated June 10, 1975.; 3. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, handwritten and signed by author Bill Peet.; 4. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, signed by author Ed Radlauer. Dated January 15, 1979.; 5. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, signed by author Sonia Levitin. Dated May 22, 1981.; 6. Letter to Children's Services signed by author Don Freeman.; 7. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, signed by author Ruth Bornstein. Dated January 17, 1979.; 8. Artwork on transparencies by Muriel Blaustein. 6 sheets.

Subjects: Library-Children's Services

Item ID: 279AF

Collection: Subject Files

Three pieces of sheet music written and published by Anita Baldwin are pictured. Two titles clearly seen are: Indian Flute Song and Omar Khayyam.

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Date: music dates from about 1920's

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Date: music dates from about 1920's

Subjects: Baldwin, Anita

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1090

Collection: Photographs

Images

County supervisors approved a $4.7 million infusion of funds to aid mental health programs in the Children's Home Society in Arcadia. The Children's Home Society, a non-profit organization that places mentally disturbed children in foster homes, will now lose $16,000, instead of the anticipated loss of staff and $32,000.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 8, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 8, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Children's Home Society

Item ID: 936AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

On Saturday March 23, 1996, the Santa Anita Fashion Park was evacuated because of a strong noxious odor, identified as hydrogen sulfate.

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Newspaper: Sierra Madre News

Date: March 28, 1996

Pages: p. 7

Newspaper: Sierra Madre News

Date: March 28, 1996

Pages: p. 7

Subjects: Fashion Park

Item ID: 5655AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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The Women's Health and Issues club at Arcadia High School has organized a petition against misogynistic music at this Saturday's prom. Activities director John Pung said he supports the club's cause and could guarantee that 20 songs from the club's 300 song list won't be played.

Muriel Wood, executive director, Arcadia Red Cross, 1969-1973, is leaving the community to live in Roseburg, Oregon. Her many friends are planning a farewell luncheon in her honor March 29.

Arcadia Recreation Department program "Dancing," indoors at County Park. Four girls in ballet poses behind a cluster of four chairs. Many other children also look like participants. Some adults in the audience are visible.

Images

Children in costume at the Holly Avenue Playground Halloween Parade. The date October 30, 1964 is written on the back of the picture but was developed and printed April 1965.

Images

Children in costume at the Hugo Reid Playground Halloween Parade. The date October 30, 1964 is written on the back of the picture but was developed and printed April 1965.

Images

Children in costume at the Holly Avenue Playground Halloween Parade. The date October 30, 1964 is written on the back of the picture but was developed and printed April 1965.

Images

Celebration of the 30th anniversary of the dedication of the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room at Arcadia Public Library took place March 30, 2006.

The 29th annual "Twice Sold Tales" used book sale by the Friends of the Arcadia Library took place Saturday, May 2, from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.

Arcadia Recreation Department event "Arcadia Pet Show." Several children sit on benches with about seven birdcages between them. Written on back of photograph is "Parakeet Row."

Images

Children in costume (Japanese kimono, princess, scarecrow), winners of the Highland Oaks Playground Halloween Parade. The date October 30, 1964 is written on the back of the picture but was developed and printed April 1965.

Images

Children

City of Arcadia's Law Day offers free legal advice at 19th annual event, Saturday, April 29.

Arcadia Peach Festival set for Saturday, March 25. Events includes dedication of War Memorial Park.

A group of 14 children and two adults pose in two rows for photograph in front of a Hugo Reid sign. Some are dressed in Hawaiian or Polynesian attire. Back stamped with "Photo by A. E. Block (or Black?), 9044 Southview Road, San Gabriel, CA."

Images

Library-Children's Services

Three pieces of sheet music written and published by Anita Baldwin are pictured. Two titles clearly seen are: Indian Flute Song and Omar Khayyam.

Images

On Saturday March 23, 1996, the Santa Anita Fashion Park was evacuated because of a strong noxious odor, identified as hydrogen sulfate.