Skip header and navigation
Arcadia History Collection
  Revise Search

20 records – page 1 of 1.

Arcadia's float entitled "On a Sunday Afternoon" has won the Pioneer's Trophy for the best characterization of California.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3463
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 6, 1977
Pages
p. A-1 photo
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 6, 1977
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Tournament of Roses
Item ID
3349AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Five young women were named princesses of the 1991-92 Arcadia Tournament of Roses Court. The winners were: Gaylin Kim Bignell, Amy Kathryn Cudworth, Michelle Dyann Lojeski, Anindita Dutta and Adrienne Marie Miller.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3505
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 17, 1991
Pages
p. A-1 photo
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 17, 1991
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Tournament of Roses
Item ID
3391AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

The 1993 Arcadia Tournament of Roses will be "A Day at the Races," featuring Santa Anita Park's grandstand frieze and the winner's circle.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper136
Newspaper
Star Tribune
Date
October 9, 1992
Pages
p. 1
More detail
Newspaper
Star Tribune
Date
October 9, 1992
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Tournament of Roses
Item ID
136AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Profiles of two Arcadia Tournament of Roses Royal Court members Rachel Schoeman and Marci Richmond (photo).

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31972
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 28, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 28, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Tournament of Roses
Richmond, Marci
Schoeman, Rachel
Item ID
32169AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Profiles of two Arcadia Tournament of Roses Royal Court members Patty Meyer (possibly Meyers) and Susan White (photo).

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31971
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 2, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 2, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Tournament of Roses
Meyer, Patty (possibly Meyers, Patty)
White, Susan
Item ID
32168AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

An 82-year tradition ended Monday when the Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association announced it will disband and not enter a float in the next Pasadena Rose Parade.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper12570
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 24, 1998
Pages
p. A1
More detail
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 24, 1998
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Tournament of Roses
Item ID
12756AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Two Arcadia women, Marisa Ann Stephenson, 17, and Joanne Elizabeth Ward, 18, have been selected to the 1990 Tournament of Roses Royal Court.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3500
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 18, 1989
Pages
p. A-2 photo
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 18, 1989
Pages
p. A-2 photo
Subjects
Tournament of Roses
Stephenson, Marisa Ann
Ward, Joanne Elizabeth
Item ID
3386AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

The 1992-93 Arcadia Tournament of Roses Court is profiled. A queen will be selected from among the five princesses.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper9607
Newspaper
Pasadena Star Tribune
Date
November 13, 1992
Pages
p. 1
More detail
Newspaper
Pasadena Star Tribune
Date
November 13, 1992
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Tournament of Roses
Item ID
9562AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Tournament of Roses judges selected seven local students including Erinne LaBrie from Arcadia High School for the Royal Court.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26607
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 14, 2003
Pages
p. A1
More detail
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 14, 2003
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
LaBrie, Erinne
Tournament of Roses
Item ID
26807AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

A new exhibit, "Petals, Peacocks and Princesses," featuring photographs and memorabilia from the city's participation over the years in the Tournament of Roses parade, is opening at the Arcadia Historical Museum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26984
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 11, 2003
Pages
p. A2
More detail
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 11, 2003
Pages
p. A2
Subjects
Ruth & Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum
Tournament of Roses
Item ID
27183AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

The design of Arcadia's float for the 1989 Tournament of Roses parade is drawing criticism from parents who object to the champagne glasses. They feel the float promotes partying with alcohol.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3493
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 19, 1988
Pages
p. A-1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 19, 1988
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Tournament of Roses
Item ID
3379AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Ruth Gilb elected president of Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association. Mrs. Gilb took over from Craig Lucas as the newly elected president for the year 1983-84.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3481
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 26, 1984
Pages
p. A-1 photo
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 26, 1984
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Tournament of Roses
Gilb, Ruth
Item ID
3367AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Arcadia Tournament of Roses Royal Court is pictured together wearing outfits from Buffums. They are Queen Laura Cowan, and princesses Marena Hanrahan, Lisa Bowen, Barbara Hale and Jana Lynn Worsley.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31994
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 26, 1981
Pages
p. A-7
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 26, 1981
Pages
p. A-7
Subjects
Tournament of Roses
Bowen, Lisa
Cowan, Laura
Hale, Barbara
Hanrahan, Marena
Worsley, Jana Lynn
Item ID
32199AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Tournament of Roses

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/subject244
Contents
1. Arcadia's Rose Tournament float takes shape. Arcadia News Post 12/11/68. 2. Roses Association offers involvement and Tournament members invest in community. Arcadia Tribune 6/29/69 and 7/2/69 (two part series) 3. Pamela Tedesco crowned. Arcadia Tribune 12/28/69. 4. Dear Chamber member…
More detail
Contents
1. Arcadia's Rose Tournament float takes shape. Arcadia News Post 12/11/68.
2. Roses Association offers involvement and Tournament members invest in community. Arcadia Tribune 6/29/69 and 7/2/69 (two part series)
3. Pamela Tedesco crowned. Arcadia Tribune 12/28/69.
4. Dear Chamber member. Tournament Association's letter about fund raiser dated 9/23/70.
5. Plans are being made for 1971 Rose parade. Arcadia Tribune 1/18/70.
6. Rose Queen relaxes. Arcadia News Post 11/10/71.
7. Contract clause helps city float win major prize. Arcadia Tribune 1/6/77.
8. Arcadia living in dream world. Arcadia Tribune 10/6/77.
9. Rose Land. (Workers putting final floral touches on Arcadia's parade entry.) News photos Los Angeles Times 1/1/78.
10. Arcadia -- prize winner -- "The First Arcadians." Copy of postcard from commemorative brochure found in scrapbook #3 -- Rancho Santa Anita.
11. End of the line. Santa Anita Racetrack float being moved from Victory Park to be dismantled. News photo Los Angeles Times 1/1/79.
12. 1915 Dove of Peace, Anita Baldwin Entry. Information secured by Jack McCaskill from Tournament records.
13. 1916 Anita Baldwin Entry. Information secured by Jack McCaskill from Tournament records.
14. Tournament of Roses. The Arcadian Observer 1/4/1919, p. 14.
15. Pasadena holds 37th annual Rose Fete. From 1926 Tournament of Roses Association program. Received from Tournament of Roses Association 9/8/66.
16. 20,000 blossoms to go, Arcadia's float will roll. Arcadia Highlander 12/21/83.
17. Harris to bloom for real in '87 Rose Parade. Arcadia Highlander 10/29/86.
18. Miss Arcadia is crowned Sunday. (Names and short bios on royal court.) Arcadia Highlander 12/4/85.
19. Katie Garry crowned Arcadia's queen. Arcadia Highlander 12/11/85.
20. Introducing queen and court. Arcadia Highlander 12/18/85.
21. Float fund gains many subscribers. Arcadia Tribune 12/11/31.
22. Arcadia float to portray Ireland. News clip 12/25/31.
23. Rose Parade viewed by great multitude. News clip - Arcadia, CA 1/8/32.
24. Second place award given local entry. Arcadia Tribune 1/3/39.
25. Rose award. Photo article. Arcadia Tribune 2/23/50.
26. Santa Anita Village Float. Group of workers finishing the float. Photo article. Journal 1/4/50.
27. On their way. Santa Anita Village float. Photo article. 1/5/50.
28. Miss Arcadia of 1963 is Vikki Lynn Davis. Photo article. Arcadia Tribune 12/2/62.
29. Who will be queen? Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley Section 11/29/62.
30. Last minute touches. Los Angeles Times 1/1/68.
31. Methodist youth groups are busy decorating floats for Rose Parade. Arcadia Tribune n.d.
32. Packet of information regarding the 1993 Tournament of Roses and the Arcadia float prepared by the Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association.
33. Lucky Baldwin and the Rose Bowl. Sports Mirror February 1955.
34. Renderings of Arcadia's 1981 parade float unveiled at mixer. Highlander Community News 10/22/80.
35. 1994-95 Miss Arcadia Tournament of Roses pageant presented by the Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association. Program for 10/8/94.
36. Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association invitation to a float preview party 12/27/94.
37. Arcadia's float celebrates race day. Foothill Star Tribune, p. A4. 10/9/92.
38. Miss Arcadia in spotlight with court. Foothill Star Tribune, p. A1. 10/12/92.
39. Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association presents "Festival of Food." Flyer for 10/2/95 event.
40. Photos and information about 1994 Arcadia Court and Arcadia princess on the Pasadena Court.
41. 1996 Tournament of Roses information about Arcadia Court and Arcadia princess on the Pasadena court.
42. Article about Erica Brynes, 1994 Rose Queen. The Rose, San Gabriel Valley Newspapers 12/29/63.
43. Millions witness Rose Tournament. Arcadia Tribune 1/2/41.
44. Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association. Arcadia at a Glance, Summer 1997 issue.
45.A) Arcadia High School senior Dusty Dayne Gibbs is the 2008 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Queen. From the Arcadia Unified School District School News and Views, December 2007. B) Arcadia Public Library's READ [poster of] Dusty Gibbs, 2008 Rose Queen, Pasadena Tournament of Roses.
46. Program from the Coronation of the 91st Rose Queen and Presentation of the Royal Court, October 30, 2008. The 2009 Rose Queen is Courtney Lee. Lauren Valenzuela is a princess. Both are Arcadia High School students.
47. Arcadia and the Rose Parade: how much do you really know? Rose Parade's, Arcadia's histories strongly linked. In photo: Arcadia's entry in the 1916 Tournament of Roses Parade (note: caption may be incorrect, this float looks like the 1914 float). Arcadia Tribune, October 27, 1983, p. A-1.
48. Senior Living magazine, Dec/Jan 2009 issue featuring local Arcadia High School senior, Rose Queen Courtney Lee and Tournament of Roses President Ronald H. "Corky" Conzonire on the cover.
49. Souvenir pin of Courtney Lee, 2009 Rose Queen.
50. The Rose 2009 magazine featuring stories on Rose Queen Courtney Lee and princess Lauren Valenzuela, both of Arcadia, and grand marshal Cloris Leachman, actress. This item moved to Box 36 in History Room Shelf B4 on 1-10-2018.
51. Pasadena's Rose Magazine, Parade 2010, insert of the Pasadena Star News, featuring Rose Queen Natalie Innocenzi on the cover and the whole court in a Macy's ad on the back cover. Inside story features question & answer with Queen Natalie Innocenzi and Princess June Ko, both Arcadia residents. This item moved to Box 35 in History Room Shelf B4 on 1-10-2018.
52. A list of the Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association Royal Courts including queens (Miss Arcadia) and princesses from 1961-1996, and notes about who rode the Arcadia float when there was no Arcadia Rose Court in 1997, 1998, 2003. (4 pages).
53. Cathy Lee Crosby has been named Miss Arcadia of 1964. Arcadia Tribune, December 8, 1963.
54. Arcadia Royal Court: Pat Turner, LeClare Holz, Pam Mallory, Cheryl Blanken, Suzanne Godber. Arcadia Tribune, November 21, 1965.
55. Holly Melvin is crowned Arcadia Tournament of Roses Queen. Arcadia Tribune, December 10, 1986.
56. Retiring Arcadia Tournament of Roses Royal Court are shown in photo from microfilm: Debbie Delong, Robin Henkels, Susan Keh, Dynese Schiffilea, and Queen Holly Melvin. Arcadia Tribune, December 6, 1987.
57. Arcadia's Royal Court includes Queen Maria McCann and princesses Jill Johnson, Lynn Bowen, Jennifer "Gigi" Young, Lisa Guiffrida. Arcadia Tribune, December 6, 1987.
58. Rosanna Spata was crowned the Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association's Queen. Arcadia Tribune, December 14, 1988. Princesses are Laura Ganguin, Marisa Stephenson, Christy Renken, Jeanie Moore.
59. Arcadia High School senior Tatyane Berrios, 17, was picked as one of the seven young women on the 2011 Tournament of Roses Royal Court. The Weekly Star, January 6, 2011.
60. List of Pasadena Rose Queens through the years from 1905-2011, with some girls from Arcadia noted. From World Wide Web: www.tournamentofroses.com. Retrieved March, 2011.
61. A float barely afloat; Parade: Arcadia group pleads for funds to keep its Tournament of Roses tradition alive. Los Angeles Times, October 18, 1996. Retrieved from ProQuest LA Times database on March 25, 2011.
62. Royal court chosen for Tournament of Roses. Seven members of the 1999 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Royal Court were chosen, three from Arcadia High School: Christina Farrell, Chaitali Gala, Olivia Wilson. Los Angeles Times, October 13, 1998. Retrieved from ProQuest LA Times database on March 25, 2011.
63. Arcadia High School band to perform in Rose Bowl Parade, Mountain Views News, December 31, 2016.
64. Pasadena's Rose Magazine 2017 Parade and Game Preview with spotlight on Queen Victoria Castellanos and profiles of royal court princesses, two are from Arcadia: Lauren Emiko Powers and Maya Khan. Was an insert from Pasadena Star News. This item moved to Box 35 in History Room Shelf B4 on 1-10-2018.
65. Arcadia's crowning glory. Michelle Lojeski, 1992 Arcadia Tournament of Roses queen passes down her cape to the 1993 queen, Jeannie Kim. Star-Tribune, November 1992.
66. Arcadia's first float entry in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses came from the actions of Cooperative Arcadians (later to become Arcadia Woman's Club). In fall of 1914, Cooperative Arcadians requested $200 from Arcadia City Council and it was granted for the January 1915 parade, however Mrs. Anita Baldwin came forth with an offer to pay the bill prior to the parade. Her offer was accepted and that $200 appropriated was set over to finance a float the next year (1916). From Arcadia: city of the Santa Anita, by Gordon Eberly, p. 67.
67. Meet members of 2020's Tournament of Roses Court. Princess Rukan Saif is from Arcadia High School. Pasadena Star News, December 28, 2019.
68. Meet Rose Queen Naomi Stillitano. Arcadia High senior is ready to welcome new year in style going down Colorado Boulevard. Pasadena Star News, December 28, 2023, p. A1,A4. See also Pasadena's Rose Magazine 2024 in Box 35 in History Room Shelf B4.
69."Welcome to Pasadena : Royal Invitation to the Tournament of Roses." Includes photo of Rose Queen Naomi Stillitano in a Foothill Transit advertisement; an article on the Los Hermanos Banuelos Charro Team, headed by Ramon Banuelos, "Decades of Friendship and Culture : Charro Team Gears Up for 15th Parade Run"; an article about Naomi Stillitano "A Ray of Sunshine : Rose Queen Says She Enjoys Making People Happy." Includes picture of 2024 Royal Court. Pasadena Weekly, p. 1, 19-20, 32, December 28, 2023; and photos and descriptions of personalities, bands, and floats that appeared in the 2024 Rose Parade, including Rose Queen Naomi Stillitano. Pasadena Weekly, p. 11-12, January 4, 2024.
Subjects
Tournament of Roses
Item ID
246AF
Collection
Subject Files
Less detail

Historical account of Arcadia Tournament of Roses. Illustration of Arcadia's entry in 1916 edition of the Tournament of Roses Parade.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3476
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 27, 1983
Pages
p. A-1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 27, 1983
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Tournament of Roses
Item ID
3362AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Items regarding Tournament of Roses.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4434
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 25, 1931 p. 1 (1932)
January 15, 1932 p. 4 ( " )
November 23, 1934 p. 1 (1935)
December 28, 1934 p. 1 ( " )
December 31, 1935 p. 1 (1936)
December 18, 1936 p. 1 (1937)
October 22, 1937 p. 1 (1938)
January 5, 1939 p. 1 (1939)
January 2, 1941 p. 1 (1941)
December 29, 1946 p. 1 (1947)
January 4, 1947 p. 1 ( " )
January 4, 1962 p. 1 (1962)
October 14, 1962 p. 1 (1963)
January 3, 1963 p. 1 ( " )
September 19, 1963 p. 1 (1964)
December 27, 1964 p. 1 (1965)
January 3, 1965 p. 1 ( " )
November 25, 1965 p. 1 (1966)
January 6, 1966 p. 1 ( " )
October 2, 1966 p. 1 (1967)
January 5, 1967 p. 5 ( " )
July 28, 1968 p. 1 (1969)
January 4, 1970 p. 1 (1970)
January 10, 1971 p. 1 (1971)
January 9, 1972 p. 11 (1972)
January 4, 1973 p. 1 (1973)
December 27, 1973 p. 1 (1974)
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 25, 1931 p. 1 (1932)
January 15, 1932 p. 4 ( " )
November 23, 1934 p. 1 (1935)
December 28, 1934 p. 1 ( " )
December 31, 1935 p. 1 (1936)
December 18, 1936 p. 1 (1937)
October 22, 1937 p. 1 (1938)
January 5, 1939 p. 1 (1939)
January 2, 1941 p. 1 (1941)
December 29, 1946 p. 1 (1947)
January 4, 1947 p. 1 ( " )
January 4, 1962 p. 1 (1962)
October 14, 1962 p. 1 (1963)
January 3, 1963 p. 1 ( " )
September 19, 1963 p. 1 (1964)
December 27, 1964 p. 1 (1965)
January 3, 1965 p. 1 ( " )
November 25, 1965 p. 1 (1966)
January 6, 1966 p. 1 ( " )
October 2, 1966 p. 1 (1967)
January 5, 1967 p. 5 ( " )
July 28, 1968 p. 1 (1969)
January 4, 1970 p. 1 (1970)
January 10, 1971 p. 1 (1971)
January 9, 1972 p. 11 (1972)
January 4, 1973 p. 1 (1973)
December 27, 1973 p. 1 (1974)
Subjects
Tournament of Roses
Item ID
4310AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

The Arcadia Tournament of Roses court is profiled.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3506
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 8, 1991
Pages
p. A-1 photos
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 8, 1991
Pages
p. A-1 photos
Subjects
Tournament of Roses
Item ID
3392AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Arcadia will no longer participate in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade as the Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association will be disbanding due to declining revenues and climbing costs.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26290
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 5, 1998
Pages
p. 1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 5, 1998
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Tournament of Roses
Item ID
26491AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Purdy Tran of Arcadia is crowned by Pasadena Tournament of Roses President Gary Dorn. The 17 year old will reign over the 1998 Tournament of Roses Court.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper7289
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 31, 1997
Pages
p. A1 w/photo
More detail
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 31, 1997
Pages
p. A1 w/photo
Subjects
Tournament of Roses
Tran, Purdy
Item ID
11110AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Arcadia Tournament of Roses fundraising efforts are off to a running start.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper140
Newspaper
Star Tribune
Date
October 17, 1992
Pages
p. L-1 photos
More detail
Newspaper
Star Tribune
Date
October 17, 1992
Pages
p. L-1 photos
Subjects
Tournament of Roses
Fundraisers
Item ID
140AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

20 records – page 1 of 1.