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Arcadia Public Library Building 20 W. Duarte Rd. Plans and blueprints April 4, 1960

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Arcadia Public Library 20 W. Duarte Rd. Plans and blueprints, April 4, 1960. William Guy Garwood, Architect. Foundation, framing, plumbing, levels, interior and exterior details, etc.
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Arcadia Public Library 20 W. Duarte Rd. Plans and blueprints, April 4, 1960. William Guy Garwood, Architect. Foundation, framing, plumbing, levels, interior and exterior details, etc.
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Arcadia Public Library Building 20 W. Duarte Rd. Plans and blueprints April 4, 1960
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 120
Shelf Number
Shelf H16
Item ID
433AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Library (1913-1960)

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1. "Arcadia's library shows remarkable." News clip, circa 1932-1933. 2. "Books and the library." Arcadia Tribune editorial, July 28, 1933. 3. "Many people enjoy Arcadia's new modern." News clip, August 3, 1934. 4. "Many problems arise from curtailment." News clip, circa 1933-1934. 5. "The Ar…
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1. "Arcadia's library shows remarkable." News clip, circa 1932-1933.
2. "Books and the library." Arcadia Tribune editorial, July 28, 1933.
3. "Many people enjoy Arcadia's new modern." News clip, August 3, 1934.
4. "Many problems arise from curtailment." News clip, circa 1933-1934.
5. "The Arcadia Public Library: a survey of its administrative organization and services to adults and children." By LeRoy Merritt and Edward H. Wight, June 1955.
6. "Library loans 122,000 books during year." News clip circa August 21, 1944 or 1945.
7. "Local library grows with rest of city." News clip, circa 1949.
8. Copy of a library report for 1928 which includes a list of patrons on original.
9. Correspondence and study for new library location and building. February 1958.
10. "In the name of decency, let's clean up the library." Anti-library letter regarding _The Last Temptation of Christ_ , circa 1964.
11. "City presented library sundial." News clip, circa 1960?
12. Arcadia Public Library Book Selection Policy. Adopted 1956, two pages.
13. "Public Library." Two pages from City publicity book, 1957.
14. "Arcadia Public Library; today and tomorrow." Report by Ray Holt, 1958.
15. "Arcadia Public Library history." One page chronological history prepared for the dedication of the new building on Duarte Road, April 1961.
16. Arcadia Public Library statistical data, April 1952.
17. "Development of library is rapid." News clip, August 18, 1933.
18. "Many people enjoy Arcadia's new modern public library." News clip, August 3, 1934.
19. "Our library." News clip, January 19, 1934.
20. "Monrovia library praised." Pasadena Star News, January 22, 1947.
21. "Arcadia library patronage shown." Monrovia News Post, August 19, 1947.
22. "Library staging display of headline books." Monrovia News Post, August 16, 1947.
23. "Public Library loaned more than 122,000 books during last year." Arcadia Tribune, August 17, 1947.
24. "Library to have book giving week." News clip, undated.
25. "Operation of library told Women's Chamber of Commerce Division." Monrovia News Post, November 23, 1949.
26. "Almost 150,000 books circulated here last year." Arcadia Tribune, August 22, 1948.
27. "Library to close earlier next two Saturdays." News clip, December 1949.
28. "Library plans expansion for young readers." Arcadia Tribune, March 6, 1947.
29. "Year's work is disclosed." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1936.
30. "Attempt also made to crack safe at Arcadia Library." Monrovia News Post, May 13, 1950.
31. "Local library grows with rest of city." News clip, March 24, 1949.
32. "Arcadians use of public library shows big increase." Arcadia Tribune, August 1, 1940.
33. "Library does own repair job on books." Arcadia Tribune, December 8, 1949.
34. "Year's work is disclosed." News clip, circa 1936?
35. "Library use report shows." News clip, circa 1948.
36. "Library book circulation up for month." Arcadia Bulletin, December 17, 1949.
37. "Books and the library." Arcadia Tribune, July 28, 1933. Two copies.
38. "Library report shows growth." Arcadia Tribune, July 21, 1949.
39. "Once a pine grove, now a public library in need of further expansion." Arcadia Tribune, March 23, 1950.
40. "Scores of Arcadians attend literary centennial open house at library." Arcadia Tribune, April 20, 1950.
41. "Many problems arise from curtailment of public library funds." News clip, circa 1934.
42. "Ideas into action." News clip, October 27, 1941.
43. "Local library grows with rest of city." News clip, circa 1949.
44. "Budget." Budget listings for 1949-1960.
45. "This is a report of findings and recommendations." Letter reporting administrative survey of library, January 11, 1947.
46. "Proposal to meet Arcadia's library needs." Lengthy report, 1955.
47. "History of the library." Circa 1947, two pages.
48. Packet of news clipping and correspondence related to efforts to enlarge library facilities. Some reference to seeking a new site beginning in 1950-1951. Sixteen pages.
49. Arcadia Public Library statistical data, May 1952.
50. "Annual report of local public library." Arcadia Tribune, August 21, 1952.
51. "Survey report publicity." News clippings, 1955.
52. Floor plans, First & Wheeler. One dated 1952, other showing proposed children's addition.
53. Index card insert from library book entitled "William Schuman" by Flora R. Schreiber. Call number 780.92 S. Publication date 1954. Sticker on card reads, "A 7 Day Book. This book may be kept for 7 days only. It cannot be renewed because of special demand." This index card used to be kept in a paper pocket in the front of the book. Cost of the book was $3.50. In the process of weeding books, librarian Anita Forsyth pulled this card out to keep in the History Room in October 2005.
54. Index record card from 1967-1970 era. This index card used to be kept in a paper pocket in the front of a book. Card reads "Do not remove, 10 cent fee if lost." (2 cards). In the process of weeding books, librarian Anita Forsyth pulled this card out to keep in the History Room in October 2005.
55. "Queen city frowns on bond issues: funds for new library and annex to City Hall not approved by voters." Los Angeles Times, March 8, 1928.
56. "Librarian reaches goal: fifty book beginning grows apace." Los Angeles Times, July 1, 1930.
57. "Library setup changes urged." Los Angeles Times, October 1, 1953.
58. Index card from 1937, from the pocket of a 1902 book called "Masterpieces of Greek Literature," by John Wright, which was in the Arcadia Public Library collection call # 880.8. Shows date stamps from 1937 through 1950s.
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Library (1913-1960)
Item ID
135AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Arcadia Hot Sheet (2004-present)

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1. Arcadia Hot Sheet. First issued April 2004. April 2004 - current. Brought to you by the Communication and Marketing Division of the City of Arcadia. Highlighting news and events from around our town!
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1. Arcadia Hot Sheet. First issued April 2004. April 2004 - current. Brought to you by the Communication and Marketing Division of the City of Arcadia. Highlighting news and events from around our town!
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Arcadia Hot Sheet (2000-2020)
Arcadia Hot Sheet (2021-2030)
Item ID
273AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Arcadia (City) History (1950-1960)

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1. "Facts for voters of Arcadia." Published by League of Women Voters, 1957. 2. "Thumbnail sketch of City of Arcadia." Chamber of Commerce, March 1957, three pages. 3. "A report to the people of the City of Arcadia." City profile prepared by the City of Arcadia, Fall 1957, twenty-seven pages. Si…
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1. "Facts for voters of Arcadia." Published by League of Women Voters, 1957.
2. "Thumbnail sketch of City of Arcadia." Chamber of Commerce, March 1957, three pages.
3. "A report to the people of the City of Arcadia." City profile prepared by the City of Arcadia, Fall 1957, twenty-seven pages. Six blue copies.
4. "City passes 40,000 population mark." Arcadia Tribune, May 7, 1959.
5. "Vaccine series starts (polio immunization)." Arcadia Tribune, January 23, 1956.
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Arcadia (City) History (1950-1960)
Item ID
119AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Arcadia (City) History (1960-1970)

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1. "Facts about Arcadia, California." Brochure published by the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, 1961. Two light green copies. 2. Arcadia City crest postcard. 3. "This is Arcadia." Booklet on City government published by the League of Women Voters, October 1962. Approximately twenty pages. 4. "Fac…
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1. "Facts about Arcadia, California." Brochure published by the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, 1961. Two light green copies.
2. Arcadia City crest postcard.
3. "This is Arcadia." Booklet on City government published by the League of Women Voters, October 1962. Approximately twenty pages.
4. "Facts for voters of Arcadia." White brochure published by the League of Women Voters, 1962.
5. "The sixtieth anniversary die." Arcadia Tribune, 1963. News clip and photo showing Arcadia's birthday mail marker.
6. "Arcadia's sixtieth anniversary commemorating the first school house." Brochure published by the Arcadia Historical Society and the Arcadia Woman's Club, October 19, 1963.
7. "Arcadia - wealthy, beautiful." Pasadena Star News, February 13, 1963.
8. "Week of events to mark Arcadia's sixtieth birthday." Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley section, October 20, 1963.
9. "Arcadia's sixtieth birthday celebration." Pasadena Star News, October 17, 1963.
10 "Ground breaking ceremony." Brochure for the ground breaking ceremony of the Arcadia Masonic Temple at 60 W. Duarte Road in February 1964.
11. "Average income for Arcadians." One sheet of income data, no date.
12. "Dedication ceremonies." Brochure for the dedication of the Foothill Jewish Temple Center, May 16, 1965.
13. "Police force to end Arcadia love-in." Arcadia Tribune, June 8, 1967.
14. "A bedroom city wakes up to dope danger." Los Angeles Herald Examiner, May 11, 1969.
15. "This is Arcadia." Booklet on City government published by the League of Women Voters, January 1969. Approximately twenty pages.
16. "Lucky Baldwin: This is paradise." Los Angeles Herald Examiner, December 20, 1963.
Subjects
Arcadia (City) History (1960-1970)
Item ID
120AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library Building Specifications, 5 April 1960

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Children's Library Addition, Specifications, 5 November 1962
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Children's Library Addition, Specifications, 5 November 1962
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Arcadia Public Library Building Specifications, 5 April 1960
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 008
Shelf Number
Shelf H3
Item ID
453AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library. Publicity Newspaper Articles: 1960-1961

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Publicity Newspaper Articles: 1960-1961 in three-ring binder
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Publicity Newspaper Articles: 1960-1961 in three-ring binder
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Arcadia Public Library. Publicity Newspaper Articles: 1960-1961
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 022
Shelf Number
Shelf H4
Item ID
463AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library. Publicity Newspaper Articles: 1958-1959 and 1965

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Publicity Newspaper Articles: 1958-59 and 1965 in two three-ring binders
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Publicity Newspaper Articles: 1958-59 and 1965 in two three-ring binders
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Arcadia Public Library. Publicity Newspaper Articles: 1958-1959 and 1965
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 021
Shelf Number
Shelf H4
Item ID
462AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library Building. Application for California Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act Funds

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One complete set of all documents, date 17 July, 1991. Continued in Box 018B
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One complete set of all documents, date 17 July, 1991. Continued in Box 018B
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Arcadia Public Library Building. Application for California Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act Funds
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 018A
Shelf Number
Shelf H4
Item ID
460AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library Building. Application for California Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act Funds

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One complete set of all documents, date 17 July 1991. Cont. from Box 018a
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One complete set of all documents, date 17 July 1991. Cont. from Box 018a
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library Building. Application for California Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act Funds
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 018B
Shelf Number
Shelf H4
Item ID
461AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Retired Men’s News.

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1. Retired Men’s News. (Periodical) J.H. Hoeppel, Publisher and Editor. 1939 – 1941. (2 Bound Volumes). Name changed to: National Defense, Feb. 1939
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1. Retired Men’s News. (Periodical) J.H. Hoeppel, Publisher and Editor. 1939 – 1941. (2 Bound Volumes). Name changed to: National Defense, Feb. 1939
Subjects
Retired Men’s News.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 42
Shelf Number
Shelf B3
Item ID
352AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Retired Men’s News.

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1. National Defense (Periodical) J.H. Hoeppel, Founder. 1942-July 1961 (2 Bound Volumes). Continues Retired Men's News.
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1. National Defense (Periodical) J.H. Hoeppel, Founder. 1942-July 1961 (2 Bound Volumes). Continues Retired Men's News.
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Retired Men’s News.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 43
Shelf Number
Shelf B3
Item ID
353AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Plans and blueprints Arcadia City Yard

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Plans and blueprints of Arcadia City Yard located at 34 S. Fourth St. and 35 S. Fifth St. By Richard K. Weimer, Architect at 75 N. Santa Anita Avenue, Arcadia, CA. The first one in the roll is dated 12/21/1955, some are dated November, 1965, most are dated 12/21/1965 and 12/23/1965, and the rest ar…
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Plans and blueprints of Arcadia City Yard located at 34 S. Fourth St. and 35 S. Fifth St. By Richard K. Weimer, Architect at 75 N. Santa Anita Avenue, Arcadia, CA. The first one in the roll is dated 12/21/1955, some are dated November, 1965, most are dated 12/21/1965 and 12/23/1965, and the rest are undated.
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Plans and blueprints Arcadia City Yard
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 108
Shelf Number
Shelf H15
Item ID
418AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library Building 20 W. Duarte Rd. Selected plans and blueprints

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Arcadia Public Library 20 W. Duarte Rd. Selected plans and blueprints. 1) South Patio Renovation (no date). 2) South Patio Schematic (no date). 3) 2008 Air Handler. 4) Emergency Exit from Basement, 1991.
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Arcadia Public Library 20 W. Duarte Rd. Selected plans and blueprints. 1) South Patio Renovation (no date). 2) South Patio Schematic (no date). 3) 2008 Air Handler. 4) Emergency Exit from Basement, 1991.
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Arcadia Public Library Building 20 W. Duarte Rd. Selected plans and blueprints
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 117
Shelf Number
Shelf H16
Item ID
430AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library Building 20 W. Duarte Rd. Plans and blueprints 2002-2003 Renovation

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Arcadia Public Library 20 W. Duarte Rd. Plans and blueprints 2002-2003 Renovation. 1) Arcadia Public Library Floor Plan, sheets 2, 3—June 27, 2002. 2) 2002 Arcadia Public Library Floor Plan, Sheets 1,2--June 13, 2002. 3) Arcadia Public Library Renovation, Charles Walton Assoc. 2002-2003. Plans fo…
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Arcadia Public Library 20 W. Duarte Rd. Plans and blueprints 2002-2003 Renovation. 1) Arcadia Public Library Floor Plan, sheets 2, 3—June 27, 2002. 2) 2002 Arcadia Public Library Floor Plan, Sheets 1,2--June 13, 2002. 3) Arcadia Public Library Renovation, Charles Walton Assoc. 2002-2003. Plans for demolition, floor, reflected ceiling, interior elevations, furniture, mechanical plumbing, electrical. 4) Library Phase I Remodel Plans 2002-2003, demolition, grading, structural, construction, irrigation, planting.
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Arcadia Public Library Building 20 W. Duarte Rd. Plans and blueprints 2002-2003 Renovation
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 118
Shelf Number
Shelf H16
Item ID
431AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library Building 20 W. Duarte Rd. Plans and blueprints 1995-1996 Remodel

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Arcadia Public Library 20 W. Duarte Rd. Plans and blueprints 1995-1996 Remodel. 1) Control Joints, Aug 24, 1995. 2) Taper Layout, July 25, 1995. 3) Revised steel connections, Nov. 13, 1995. 4) Structural steel drawings, June 26, 1995. 5) Exterior columns, Nov. 28, 1995. 6) Simplex Fire Alarm P…
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Arcadia Public Library 20 W. Duarte Rd. Plans and blueprints 1995-1996 Remodel. 1) Control Joints, Aug 24, 1995. 2) Taper Layout, July 25, 1995. 3) Revised steel connections, Nov. 13, 1995. 4) Structural steel drawings, June 26, 1995. 5) Exterior columns, Nov. 28, 1995. 6) Simplex Fire Alarm Panels, Aug. 25, 1995. 7) Revised GFRC shop drawings, Jan. 2, 1996. 8) Arcadia Public Library roof plan, Phase I, Aug. 24, 1995. 9) Sheets 1, 2, 3, Floor Plan, Elevation & details for Dorst & Dryden Glass Contractors—revised, Sept. 27, 1995. 10) Furniture/Book Stack/Signage Plan, Feb. 18, 1994. 11) Final Floor Plan, October 1996. 12) Structural and misc. steel, columns, beams, roof ladder, Dec. 22, 1995. 13) Revised mechanical roof screen shop drawings, Nov. 17, 1995.
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Arcadia Public Library Building 20 W. Duarte Rd. Plans and blueprints 1995-1996 Remodel
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 119
Shelf Number
Shelf H16
Item ID
432AF
Collection
Subject Files
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