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Vi Chaffers, on left, Children's Librarian at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. She is looking at large cartoon-part of art show in Art & Lecture Room. Talking with her about piece is Gilbert Castruita, Library Custodian.

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Date: November 1971

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Date: November 1971

Subjects: Chaffers, Vi; Castruita, Gilbert; Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989

Physical Description: 6x7 b&w

ID: 358

Collection: Photographs

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View of reference desk (originally located in center of area just inside doors of adult reading room). Card catalog at this time ran north and south. Both Reference Desk and catalogs were relocated in 1972. Alfreda Bolduan, head of Reference Department, is standing at desk. Rounded desk, globe lights, telephone, and typewriter visible.

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Date: c. 1962

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Date: c. 1962

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989; Bolduan, Alfreda

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 332

Collection: Photographs

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Vi Chaffers, Children's Librarian, admiring some of art work from Arcadia School's annual art exhibit held at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road.

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Date: May 1972

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Date: May 1972

Subjects: Chaffers, Vi; Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w vertical

ID: 360

Collection: Photographs

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View toward front entrance of Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. Young magnolia tree is on left foreground of photo.

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Date: c.1964

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Date: c.1964

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989

Physical Description: 6x10 b&w

ID: 333

Collection: Photographs

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View west across parking lot toward front entrance of Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. One car on right side of photo and one on left.

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Date: 1977

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Date: 1977

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 330

Collection: Photographs

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View from near west end of Arcadia Public Library at 20 W. Duarte Road. Looking east; Santa Anita Avenue is along lawn, extreme left edge of photo where the 2 conifers appear. One man walking from main entrance.

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Date: c.1963

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Date: c.1963

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 328

Collection: Photographs

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Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. View taken from west part of lawn toward main entrance to library. Photo shows lady and small girl, and a man walking out of building. Block walled area is patio area accessible only from inside.

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Date: c.1963

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Date: c.1963

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989

Physical Description: 8x13 b&w

ID: 708

Collection: Photographs

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Rose garden in front of Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. Photo taken facing Santa Anita Ave.

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Date: July 8, 1987

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Date: July 8, 1987

Subjects: Arcadia(City)-History-1980-1989; Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1203

Collection: Photographs

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View across south reading room toward fiction stacks. The fireplace is on the left side of photo, behind decorative screen. The dividing screen was made of styrofoam balls painted brown to pick up the color of the cork walls used in some areas. These were also used atop the stacks. Mid-century style. Globe lights.

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Date: c.1970

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Date: c.1970

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 326

Collection: Photographs

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Kent Ross, Reference Librarian, is standing on left, looking over papers held by Sue Beatty, seated, Arcadia resident. Photo taken at Reference area, Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road.

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Date: February 1972

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Date: February 1972

Subjects: Ross, Kent; Beatty, Sue; Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 362

Collection: Photographs

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View of audiovisual area of library at 20 W. Duarte Road. Pictured behind desk is Hazel Bolton. One patron is listening to record on record player. White file cabinets along wall on left side of photo.

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Date: 1962

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Date: 1962

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989; Audiovisual equipment; Bolton, Hazel; Record players

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 331

Collection: Photographs

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Interior view thru electronic gates at circulation area, Arcadia Public Library, shortly after installation.

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Date: June 1975

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Date: June 1975

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989

Physical Description: 3x5 color

ID: 315

Collection: Photographs

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View from west end of circulation area toward electronic gates and front entry hall.

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Date: June 1975

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Date: June 1975

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989

Physical Description: 3x5 color

ID: 316

Collection: Photographs

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View from center of circulation area toward wooden screen built expressly for new circulation layout, installed at the same time electronic gate was installed. Round area in center of ceiling is directly under "dome" skylight which is visible on exterior shots.

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Date: June 1975

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Date: June 1975

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989

Physical Description: 3x5 color

ID: 317

Collection: Photographs

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View from center of circulation area to wall which holds new fiction and new nonfiction books. Door on left leads to Conference Room. One man is seen browsing at shelves.

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Date: June 1975

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Date: June 1975

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989

Physical Description: 3x5 color

ID: 318

Collection: Photographs

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View of south portion of adult reading area and south patio. The screen was made of brown styrofoam balls suspended from ceiling. Mid-century style. Arcadia Public Library.

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Date: c.1961

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Date: c.1961

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 321

Collection: Photographs

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View toward front entrance of Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Rd. There is a temporary sign to the right that reads: Movie Entrance. There are two persons approaching front entrance.

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Date: August 1970

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Date: August 1970

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 322

Collection: Photographs

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View from parking area off Duarte Road toward entrance of Arcadia Public Library. Two women are approaching the front door. A bicycle is parked to the left.

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Date: 1970

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Date: 1970

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 323

Collection: Photographs

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Part of Art and Lecture Room at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road, showing stage. It shows the chairs set up for a program.

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Date: c.1965

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Date: c.1965

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 325

Collection: Photographs

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Outside view from near west end of library building looking east toward main entrance.

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Date: c.1963

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Date: c.1963

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 327

Collection: Photographs

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Vi Chaffers, on left, Children's Librarian at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. She is looking at large cartoon-part of art show in Art & Lecture Room. Talking with her about piece is Gilbert Castruita, Library Custodian.

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Vi Chaffers, Children's Librarian, admiring some of art work from Arcadia School's annual art exhibit held at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road.

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View toward front entrance of Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. Young magnolia tree is on left foreground of photo.

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View west across parking lot toward front entrance of Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. One car on right side of photo and one on left.

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View from near west end of Arcadia Public Library at 20 W. Duarte Road. Looking east; Santa Anita Avenue is along lawn, extreme left edge of photo where the 2 conifers appear. One man walking from main entrance.

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Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. View taken from west part of lawn toward main entrance to library. Photo shows lady and small girl, and a man walking out of building. Block walled area is patio area accessible only from inside.

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Rose garden in front of Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. Photo taken facing Santa Anita Ave.

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Kent Ross, Reference Librarian, is standing on left, looking over papers held by Sue Beatty, seated, Arcadia resident. Photo taken at Reference area, Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road.

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View of audiovisual area of library at 20 W. Duarte Road. Pictured behind desk is Hazel Bolton. One patron is listening to record on record player. White file cabinets along wall on left side of photo.

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Interior view thru electronic gates at circulation area, Arcadia Public Library, shortly after installation.

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View from west end of circulation area toward electronic gates and front entry hall.

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View from center of circulation area toward wooden screen built expressly for new circulation layout, installed at the same time electronic gate was installed. Round area in center of ceiling is directly under "dome" skylight which is visible on exterior shots.

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View from center of circulation area to wall which holds new fiction and new nonfiction books. Door on left leads to Conference Room. One man is seen browsing at shelves.

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View of south portion of adult reading area and south patio. The screen was made of brown styrofoam balls suspended from ceiling. Mid-century style. Arcadia Public Library.

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View toward front entrance of Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Rd. There is a temporary sign to the right that reads: Movie Entrance. There are two persons approaching front entrance.

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View from parking area off Duarte Road toward entrance of Arcadia Public Library. Two women are approaching the front door. A bicycle is parked to the left.

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Part of Art and Lecture Room at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road, showing stage. It shows the chairs set up for a program.

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Outside view from near west end of library building looking east toward main entrance.

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