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Portion of wine cellar at Anoakia showing two very large casks (almost room height) with printing on each: E. J. Baldwin's Pure Old wines and brandies-Santa Anita Vineyards-1876. Two small barrels also in photo.

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Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

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Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

Subjects: Anoakia; Baldwin, Elias J. "Lucky" - Wines and winemaking

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 29

Collection: Photographs

Images

Photo of stock certificate for E.J."Lucky" Baldwin/Bob Johnston Death Valley Mining and Milling Co.

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Date: no date on certificate

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Date: no date on certificate

Subjects: Baldwin, Elias J. "Lucky"-Mines and mining; Johnston, Bob

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 937

Collection: Photographs

Images

Portrait left to right: E.J."Lucky" Baldwin, Dextra Baldwin (daughter of Anita M. Baldwin), Baldwin M. Baldwin (son of Anita M. Baldwin), Anita M. Baldwin.

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Date: c.1908

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Date: c.1908

Subjects: Baldwin family; Baldwin, Elias J. "Lucky"; Baldwin, Baldwin M.; Baldwin, Dextra

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 98

Collection: Photographs

Images

Lucky Baldwin's original race track showing the grandstand.

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Date: c. 1906

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Date: c. 1906

Subjects: Baldwin, Elias J. "Lucky" - Horses and horse racing

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 864

Collection: Photographs

Images

Baldwin, Elias J.-Baldwin Theater

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Contents: 1. "Tom Maguire, Napoleon of the stage." California Historical Society Quarterly, September, 1942, pages 238-275.

Contents: 1. "Tom Maguire, Napoleon of the stage." California Historical Society Quarterly, September, 1942, pages 238-275.

Subjects: Baldwin, Elias J.-Baldwin Theater

Item ID: 25AF

Collection: Subject Files

Page from Los Angeles Times of March 21, 1909 telling of the coming end of racing at Santa Anita Park when State of California will close it with the ban on horse racing, April 20, 1909. See legible copy in VF Baldwin, Elias J. "Lucky"-Horses and Horse Racing.

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Date: March 21, 1909

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Date: March 21, 1909

Subjects: Baldwin, Elias J. "Lucky"-Horses and horse racing; Santa Anita Park-1907-1912

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 554

Collection: Photographs

Images

"The Oaks" in the days of Lucky Baldwin

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 23, 1950

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 23, 1950

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Rancho Santa Anita - 1875 - 1909; Baldwin, Elias J. "Lucky"

Item ID: 3950AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Unidentified lady in long dress of the day wearing a large hat with decoration, holding reins of a horse. They appear to be standing near stables.

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Date: c.1905

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Date: c.1905

Subjects: Baldwin, Elias J. "Lucky"-Horses and horse racing

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 803

Collection: Photographs

Images

Elderly Indian shown only from waist up. It is not possible to tell whether person is a man or woman. The photo is from Ace of Diamonds in the E.J."Lucky" Baldwin playing cards. This photograph belongs to the Huntington Library. It is shown here for research only.

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Date: c.1890's

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Date: c.1890's

Subjects: Rancho Santa Anita-1875-1909; Baldwin, Elias J. "Lucky"-Playing cards; Native-Americans

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 733

Collection: Photographs

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Baldwin, Elias J.- Mines and Mining

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Contents: 1. "A mountain of gold." Desert, September 1975, pages 34-37. 2. "Gold of Holcomb Valley." Desert, July/August 1967, pages 40-41. 3. Incorporation papers: Baldwin/Johnston Death Valley Mining and Milling Company. Source: Natural History Museum. 4. " Gold Mountain," chapter from Mines of the Sa…

Contents: 1. "A mountain of gold." Desert, September 1975, pages 34-37.; 2. "Gold of Holcomb Valley." Desert, July/August 1967, pages 40-41.; 3. Incorporation papers: Baldwin/Johnston Death Valley Mining and Milling Company. Source: Natural History Museum.; 4. " Gold Mountain," chapter from Mines of the San Bernardinos by John W. Robinson. p.37-47; 5. "Gold Mountain," chapt. 8 from The San Bernardinos by John W. Robinson. p.65-72; 6. The mining aristocracy: social standing of San Francisco's bonanza kings. The ancient feuds of the magnates of the mines--Flood and O'Brien, Fair and Mackey, Morrow and Baldwin ignored in society--Ralston's ruin--the exploits and charities of "Knightly Jim" Keene, New York Times. December 15, 1876.; 7. Big Bear Valley: its history, legends & tales by Austin Drake. '49er Centennial Edition, copyright 1949. Elias Jackson "Lucky" Baldwin is named a financier of the Big Bear valley region. He was well known in the Big Bear valley soon after the gold strike of Holcomb. He not only operated Gold Mountain mine, but did extensive prospecting and development work in Van Dusen canyon in an effort to get a water supply which could be used at the mine. Page 8.

Subjects: Baldwin, Elias J.- Mines and Mining

Item ID: 27AF

Collection: Subject Files

Baldwin, Elias J.- Playing Cards

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Contents: 1. Custom playing cards, plastic coated. 2. Description of each playing card, custom made for Baldwin's Oakwood Hotel in Arcadia.

Contents: 1. Custom playing cards, plastic coated.; 2. Description of each playing card, custom made for Baldwin's Oakwood Hotel in Arcadia.

Subjects: Baldwin, Elias J.- Playing Cards

Item ID: 28AF

Collection: Subject Files

Aerial view due south from a position almost directly over sharp curve of Colorado Street. Showing in this photo are the Track and Club House on a day of large attendance, the stables, and a training track. All along Huntington Drive and Colorado Street young trees have been planted. Old-time resident Reid Greer says that the large tree at the very left edge of photo about 2 1/2 in. from bottom is same tree as seen in photo #654, on flat ground just below knolls seen here, and therefore he places homes of Indians on ranch at this spot. E.J."Lucky" Baldwin winery is only building seen on knoll. There is an "x" on reverse side to mark location. This photo belongs to the Huntington Library. It is shown here for research only.

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Date: c. 1935

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Date: c. 1935

Subjects: Baldwin, Elias J. "Lucky"-Wines and winemaking; Colorado Blvd; Colorado Street; Huntington Drive; Santa Anita Park-1934-1942

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 628

Collection: Photographs

Images

Part of promotional literature for E.J."Lucky" Baldwin and Bob Johnston DEATH VALLEY MINING AND MILLING CO Capital Stock $750,000. Baldwin was President, Johnston was Vice President, and H.A.Unruh was treasurer. It has Arcadia, Calif, printed at bottom. Includes photo of Baldwin and Johnston.

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Date: unknown

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Date: unknown

Subjects: Baldwin, Elias J. "Lucky"-Mines and mining; Johnston, Bob

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 941

Collection: Photographs

Images

Large group of people seated at tables outdoors. Overhead are paper lanterns. Group is at Japanese "community" in Arcadia which apparently was near Holly Avenue below Huntington, for a performance of the MIKADO. Man directly in front (center, no hat) is Ed Ryan, caretaker at Baldwin racetrack. On his lap is his daughter, whom Vesta Tucker Reeves and her sister did not like so they scratched over her photo with a pin. Girl seen over his left shoulder, is Vesta Tucker. The lady next to her is not identified. The girl with the long necklace sitting on the lap of the unidentified lady near Mr. Ryan, is Dextra Baldwin. Small boy on left on Japanese man's lap, is Baldwin M. Baldwin. The man, three figures away from camera in row Dextra is in, is her grandfather, Elias J."Lucky" Baldwin. Large man in light suit just to right of Mr. Ryan, is Mr. Johnson, who owned Johnson's Inn. Seen on extreme right, man with mustache and white hair, is Blas Cuellar, the wine maker.

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Date: c.1907 or 1908

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Date: c.1907 or 1908

Subjects: Japanese; Baldwin, Elias J. "Lucky"; Tucker, George Lowen; Tucker, Mrs. George Lowen; Reeves, Vesta Tucker; Ryan, Edward; Kamioka, Mr.; Cuellar, Blas; Johnson, Mr.; Baldwin, Dextra; Baldwin, Baldwin M.

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1077

Collection: Photographs

Images

Baldwin, Elias J.- Horses and Horse Racing

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Contents: 1. Bibliography on Baldwin's horses, race horses and racing. 2. "Baldwin's racers: a good season for Santa Anita Stable." News clip, October 9, 1890. 3. "Cruzados is a crack colt." San Francisco Examiner, December 22, 1901. 4. Catalog of thoroughbred yearlings ... property of E.J. Baldwin, Auc…

Contents: 1. Bibliography on Baldwin's horses, race horses and racing.; 2. "Baldwin's racers: a good season for Santa Anita Stable." News clip, October 9, 1890.; 3. "Cruzados is a crack colt." San Francisco Examiner, December 22, 1901.; 4. Catalog of thoroughbred yearlings ... property of E.J. Baldwin, Auction 1897. 32 page booklet copied at the Bancroft Library, acquired April 1982.; 5. Jockey license of Richard Herman Schierske signed by E.J. "Lucky" Baldwin. Copy of original loaned by his son, R. Schierske.; 6. Marriage license for Herman Schierske, jockey for E.J. Baldwin, February, 1908. Copy of original.; 7. "Rider killed at Santa Anita; no racing today on account of death of E.J. Baldwin." San Francisco Chronicle, March 2, 1909.; 8. "Baldwin horses were record makers." San Francisco Chronicle, March 2, 1909.; 9. "Breeder's meet opens a triumph." Oakland, CA Tribune, August 22, 1915.; 10. "Ed Cerbin secures fine stock of horses." San Francisco Bulletin, February 25, 1916.; 11. "Four American Derby winners buried under Maltese Cross." Arcadia News Forecast, December 7, 1934.; 12. "Lucky Baldwin days at Santa Anita." Westways, December 1935, Page 26-27.; 13. Copies from 'The History of Thoroughbred Racing in America' by W.H.P. Robertson regarding Baldwin horses and horse racing. 798.4 R.; 14. "E.J. Baldwin, Esq." From 'The Builders of the Commonwealth' by H.H. Bancroft.; 15. "Races fulfill Lucky's dream." Arcadia Tribune, April 13, 1978.; 16. "A history of the thoroughbred in California, Part II." The Thoroughbred of California, December 1978.; 17. "What Rey El Santa Anita did for California racing." Los Angeles Times, June 16, 1939.; 18. "Pioneer horseman not forgotten in valley." Pasadena Star News, October 18, 1939.; 19. "Lucky Baldwin's old colors in national racing museum." Press release from Santa Anita Park.; 20. "The thing I guess I'm most proud of happened in 1967 at Lexington, Kentucky." New Yorker, April 13, 1981. Article about relocating the grave of Isaac Murphy to Lexington.; 21. Typed information on Baldwin jockeys.; 22. "Lucky Baldwin's racing school." The Thoroughbred of California, June 1994, pages 38-46. Article on school; jockey Isaac Murphy; and nationally famous farrier, John Isaac Wesley Fisher.; 23. Article on E.J. Baldwin's famous horse, Volante. Monrovia Planet, March 12, 1887, page 2.; 24. "Baldwin's stables." Monrovia Planet, April 30, 1887, page 1.; 25. "The Santa Anita Stables." Monrovia Messenger, April 18, 1889, page 6.; 26. "Santa Anita Stables." Monrovia Messenger, January 1, 1891, page 2.; 27. "The golden age of the California horse." The Thoroughbred of California, February 1947. John Hervey article includes Lucky Baldwin.; 28. Article on thoroughbred industry by Carleton F. Burke. The Thoroughbred of California, May 1947.; 29. "Rey El Santa Anita is dead." Los Angeles Daily Times, July 2, 1919.; 30. Burke, Carleton, "Pastime of Millions," The Thoroughbred, Volume IV, Number 6, page 10+.; 31. Ibid. The Thoroughbred. Volume IV, Number 8, page 16+.; 32 Ibid. The Thoroughbred. Volume IV, Number 10, page 14+.; 33. Ibid. The Thoroughbred. Volume IV, Number 11, page 8+.; 34. Ibid. The Thoroughbred. Volume IV, Number 12-13, Page 16+.; 35. Ibid. The Thoroughbred. Volume IV, Number 14, page 26+.; 36. Lucky Baldwin's Flyers: Volante and the others to leave Santa Anita. New York Times, April 16, 1877.; 37. Will please racegoers: Lucky Baldwin's horses barred from all race tracks. May not be able to race abroad. Santa Anita horses have long been under suspicion. New York Times, October 21, 1895.; 38. Stewards reply to Baldwin: decline to reconsider their decision to reject his entries. New York Times, October 23, 1895.; 39. Santa Anita Track has no prospects (tells of the coming end of racing at Baldwin's Santa Anita Park when State of California will close it with the ban on horse racing, effective April 20, 1909). Los Angeles Times, March 21, 1909. One copy is article itself, one copy is of the whole page view.; 40. Fortunes are lost or won at Arcadia. Newspaper page from sports section of Los Angeles Sunday Times reporting opening of Santa Anita Park, built by "Lucky" Baldwin and opened December 1907. Dated December 8, 1907. These are more legible copies of photo 551.; 41. Biography and images of Alexander MacMillan Allan, the architect of Lucky Baldwin's original Santa Anita Race Track. Image of race track in 1907. He lived at Point Lobos in Monterey County, California.

Subjects: Baldwin, Elias J.- Horses and Horse Racing

Item ID: 26AF

Collection: Subject Files

Baldwin, Elias J.- Wine and Wine Making

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Contents: 1. 'Wines and vines of California', by Frona Eunice Wait, 1889, pages 179-183. 2. "Baldwin's famous old prize wines and brandies." L.A. Racing Association Souvenir Program, 1907. 3. "Baldwin's Famous Old Prize Wines and Brandies." Copy of the wine list that went with Baldwin's traveling display …

Contents: 1. 'Wines and vines of California', by Frona Eunice Wait, 1889, pages 179-183.; 2. "Baldwin's famous old prize wines and brandies." L.A. Racing Association Souvenir Program, 1907.; 3. "Baldwin's Famous Old Prize Wines and Brandies." Copy of the wine list that went with Baldwin's traveling display of spirits, circa 1890. Copy of the original owned by the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum, 1981.; 4. Pure grape brandy. Santa Anita Vineyard. Depot and office, THE BALDWIN S.F. 15 page booklet defending the fine quality of Baldwin Brandies, published by Schmidt Label & Litho Company, 1883. Copied from the Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley, April 1982.; 5. Lucky Baldwin: the owner of Mollie McCarthy arrested for crooked distilling near Los Angeles, Cal. Chicago Daily Tribune, August 12, 1879.