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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
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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
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Library (1961-1989)

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1. "Arcadia Public Library gets." News clip, undated. 2. "Tree expert donates." Arcadia Tribune, February 27, 1964. 3. "English chivalry book available." Arcadia Tribune, April 11, 1965. 4. Statement of the division of responsibilities between Board of Trustees and City Librarian. Two pages, un…
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1. "Arcadia Public Library gets." News clip, undated.
2. "Tree expert donates." Arcadia Tribune, February 27, 1964.
3. "English chivalry book available." Arcadia Tribune, April 11, 1965.
4. Statement of the division of responsibilities between Board of Trustees and City Librarian. Two pages, undated.
5. "Library adds valuable local (Background on gift of scrapbooks)." Arcadia Tribune, February 23, 1964.
6. "Patty Pratt memorial." Arcadia Tribune, September 23, 1965.
7. Research facts in Arcadian Room." Arcadia Tribune, February 27, 1964.
8. "Dissemination of free material." Policy statement adopted and reaffirmed, March 17, 1966.
9. "Arcadia Library gets rare Faraday," News clip, circa 1966.
10. "Gallery Guide." Guide to Lenz-Wishek paintings, 1967, eleven pages.
11. "Death of an Arcadia landmark." Arcadia Tribune, April 21, 1963.
12. "City historian Eberly." Arcadia Tribune, September 1, 1968.
13. "Arcadia Library boasts." News Post, February 1, 1969.
14. Circulation totals for Arcadia Library 1960-1985. Taken from minutes statistics of Library Board.
15. "Library display portal." Arcadia Tribune, December 28, 1969.
16. "Creative Arcadian exhibit." Arcadia Tribune, April 5, 1970.
17. "Arcadia Public Library to host open house." West Arcadia Hub Shopper, March 19, 1970.
18. "Poster winners named." Arcadia News Post, March 19, 1970.
19. Art and Lecture Room rules. Policy sheet on use, revised 1961, circa 1971.
20. "Library limits Arts Room use." News clip, circa 1970.
21. The Display Policy of the Arcadia Public Library. Circa 1970.
22. "Public Library Audiovisual unit may close." San Gabriel Valley Tribune, March 18, 1982.
23. "Library family of the year." Arcadia Tribune, February 15, 1970.
24. "50 Years." Brochure tracing 50 years of library history, 1970.
25. "Coots family."Arcadia Tribune, March 3, 1971.
26. "Reorganization saves books. (reflecting changes due to Proposition 13)." Arcadia Tribune, August 20, 1978.
27. City of Arcadia proclamation designating National Library Week in Arcadia, March 1971.
28. "Librarian forced to play babysitter." News clip, April 16, 1972.
29. 1972 Christmas bookmark. List of winners, December 1972.
30. "Board institutes new rules." Arcadia Tribune, April 30, 1972. Two copies.
31. "Unruly youths at Library." Los Angeles Times, May 2, 1972.
32. "Mementos of Arcadia at Library." Arcadia Tribune, July 30, 1978.
33. Procedure for handling book complaints. Policy as amended, March 17, 1966.
34. "You and your library." Promotional brochure for library, introducing a film made at Arcadia Public Library, circa 1962.
35. "Arcadia Library marks." Arcadia Tribune, April 16, 1962.
36. "Library marks third year." Arcadia Tribune, April 12, 1964.
37. "Judith Moore is appointed City Librarian." Arcadia Tribune, April 18, 1965.
38. "Public Library shows progress." Arcadia Tribune, April 14, 1963.
39. "Arcadia Public Library marks fourth anniversary." Arcadia Tribune, April 15, 1965.
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41. "Library ordinance gets first reading." Daily News Post, undated.
42. "Board to study new library rules." News clip, undated.
43. "Arcadia Kiwanis Club members presented a crepe myrtle tree." News photo, undated.
44. "Trees planted at library." Daily News Post, April 26, 1972.
45. "Library tackles mounting vandalism problem." Daily News Post, April 14, 1972.
46. "The Arcadia Public Library: it's a lot more than books." News clip, December 21, 1972. Two copies.
47. "Arcadians avid readers, City's Librarian reports." News clip, September 1974.
48. "Inflation hits Library's (pocket) book." Arcadia Tribune, August 1975.
49. "Librarian retires." News clip, undated.
50. "Library nears half-million in circulation." News clip, undated.
51. "Arcadia Library gets better than average rating." News clip, March 17, 1972.
52. "Library budget is submitted." News Post, May 18, 1971.
53. "Library to seek study of strengths and weaknesses." News clip, undated.
54. "Growth puts squeeze on Arcadia library." News clip, undated.
55. "Arcadia Library feted for its year of service." News clip, September 1975.
56. "Better school libraries may be drop reason." News clip, undated.
57. "Excuses - the library's heard them all." News clip, October 10, 1975.
58. "Odd bookmark collection shown." News clip, September 1974.
59. "Inflation, increased demands challenge library officials." Arcadia News Post, September 11, 1970.
60. "During 1969 Arcadia Public library cites increase in books and films." Arcadia News Post, January 20, 1970.
61. ""Library celebrates 50th year." Arcadia Tribune, April 12, 1970.
62. "Parents must learn public library not a babysitting agency." News clip, undated.
63. "Know your public library ... enjoy its many services." San Gabriel Valley Advertiser, April 16, 1969.
64. "Library finds wedding license - as a bookmark." News clip, October 1976.
65. "Information center defines Arcadia 'Community' Library." Arcadia Tribune, May 4, 1969.
66. "Arcadia Library - 50 years of service to the community." Arcadia Tribune, April 15, 1970.
67. Summary of the 1964 library survey.
68. "Shod feet requested in Arcadia Library." Star News, July 16, 1965. "Library Board Asks Voluntary Bare Feet Ban." Los Angeles Times, July 16, 1965.
69. "Did you know that ..." List of library services, circa 1977.
70. "100 attend microfilming campaign dinner." Arcadia Tribune, May 5, 1962.
71. "Annual book loss at $8,500." Arcadia Tribune, May 22, 1966.
72. "City presented library sundial." News clip, January 11, 1968.
73. "Audio-visual jump shown in library annual report." Arcadia Tribune, November 2, 1969.
74. News clips relating to budget squeeze and efforts to increase taxes to support library." Packet contains nine items. 1966-1967-1968.
75. Policy Manual of the Arcadia Public Library dated 1974; revised October 1975 and September 1984.
76. Certificate of Appreciation presented to Arcadia Public Library in recognition of the Library's participation in the IRS Library Program. April 1988.
77. Description of trees on Library grounds as of beginning of remodel/renovation in 1992.
78. Certificate presented by the California Association of Work Experience Educators in cooperation with Arcadia High School to the Arcadia Public Library in recognition for providing on-the-job training for work experience education students. n.d.
79. Certificate presented to the Arcadia Public Library by the Arcadia Associated Student Body for special recognition in providing assistance and materials for students at Arcadia High School. n.d.
80. "Three Cheers for Books, Arcadia Public Library Junior Reading Room Dedication Ceremony" program. Saturday, November 16, 1963.
81. Sign posted in Art & Lecture Room stating that it is unlawful for the room to be occupied by more than 165 persons. October 8, 1987.
82. Souvenir Bookmark showing library hours, address at 20 W. Duarte, and phone number Hillcrest 6-7111. Compliments of Arcadia Board of Realtors, 1961.
83. "Head of Arcadia Library named." Los Angeles Times, April 24, 1965. Judith Moore is head librarian succeeding Homer Fletcher.
84. "Librarian named." Los Angeles Times, September 23, 1965. Miss Lu Parish is public services librarian.
85. "Arcadia Library sets dress rules for students." Los Angeles Times, September 26, 1965.
86. "Film set for library." Los Angeles Times, December 17, 1965. Title: The Sea Around Us, available for loan, based on book by Rachel Carson.
87. "Film to screen." Los Angeles Times, March 9, 1966. Title: Village Beneath the Sea.
88. "Library film." Los Angeles Times, March 9, 1966. Title: The Hound that Thought he was a Raccoon.
89. "Family gets award for library use." Los Angeles Times, May 5, 1968.
90. "Arcadia gaining a new insight." Los Angeles Times, January 18, 1962. UCLA librarian Dr. Lawrence Clark Powell comes to speak at Arcadia Public Library.
91. "Row erupts in Arcadia over book termed 'blasphemous.' Los Angeles Times, November 29, 1962.
92. "Church's motion to ban book studied by board: controversy continues as popularity of Christ story soars among public." Los Angeles Times, December 6, 1962. The book in question is The Last Temptation of Christ.
93. "Controversial book ban recommended." Los Angeles Times, January 17, 1963.
94. "Public splits on book removal." Los Angeles Times, January 24, 1963.
95. Souvenir bookmark showing image of Arcadia Public Library, types and hours of service. Copyright 1961. Second copy, with letter.
96. Use Index Record cards from 1967-1970. 10 cards, assorted blue and green. These were kept in a pocket in each book, to record circulation statistics (how many times the item was checked out). Each card reads "Do Not Remove, 10 cent fee if lost."
97. Two 1980s era Arcadia Public Library cards, one belonging to Laura Lee, the other to Kathy Meacham.
98. Three sheets of Arcadia Public Library letterhead stationery. Dates unknown.
Subjects
Library (1961-1989)
Item ID
136AF
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Schools - History (1951-1990)

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1. The Cub. Booklet given to members of the graduating class of First Avenue School in 1956 from the print shop students. 2. Arcadia enrollment next fall set at 3800. Los Angeles Times April 2, 1951. 3. Board hears of impact on school housing needs of new construction. news clip, n.d. (circa…
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1. The Cub. Booklet given to members of the graduating class of First Avenue School in 1956 from the print shop students.
2. Arcadia enrollment next fall set at 3800. Los Angeles Times April 2, 1951.
3. Board hears of impact on school housing needs of new construction. news clip, n.d. (circa 1951-52).
4. Boom is consistent for schools. Arcadia Tribune August 16, 1973.
5. Arcadia Unified School District Newsletter, Fall 1981.
6. AUSD Newsletter, October 1983.
7. AUSD Information Data Sheet, February 1984.
8. "March in Arcadia Schools" 1986.
9. AUSD Newsletter , February 1986.
10. AUSD. A Report to the Community. June 1986.
11. AUSD Newsletter, October 1987.
12. AUSD Newsletter, November 1987.
13. AUSD. A Report to the Community. June 1987.
14. AUSD Newsletter April 1988.
15. AUSD Newsletter May 1988.
16. AUSD A Report to the Community. June 1988.
17. AUSD Newsletter, September 1988.
18. AUSD Newsletter, November 1988.
19. AUSD Information Sheet. January 1989.
20. AUSD Newsletter, February 1989.
21. AUSD Information Sheet, May 1989.
22. AUSD A Report to the Community. Summer 1990.
23. AUSD. Enrollment/Attendance report for the ninth school month - Item ILC.3. dated June 11, 1990.
24. AUSD. Arcadia High School English Curriculum - Grades 10/11 - Item IIA.1. dated June 25, 1990.
25. AUSD. Instructional Technology Plan. Item II.A.3. dated June 25, 1990.
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Schools - History (1951-1990)
Item ID
224AF
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Library Building (1961-1989)

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Start Date
1961
End Date
1989
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1. "Report and recommendations." Report from E. Castagna to Library Board on locating new library building, March 18, 1957, nine pages. 2. "A report on the future building program." Report by the Library Board and Administration, March 21, 1957, fifteen pages. 3. Letter from E. Castagna to Libra…
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1961
End Date
1989
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1. "Report and recommendations." Report from E. Castagna to Library Board on locating new library building, March 18, 1957, nine pages.
2. "A report on the future building program." Report by the Library Board and Administration, March 21, 1957, fifteen pages.
3. Letter from E. Castagna to Library Board, May 15, 1957.
4. "Arcadia Public Library second preliminary planning program." Undated, fifteen pages.
5. Schematic drawing prepared for the Arcadia Library Board, July 5, 1957.
6. "Arcadia Library plans approved by Library Board." Monrovia Daily News, November 16, 1959.
7. Information sheet on Arcadia Public Library at the time of building dedication, April 16, 1961.
8. City of Arcadia final cost and related data published at the time of building dedication, April 1961.
9. Dedication Ceremony program, April 16, 1961. Four copies.
10. "Art Exhibitions." List of exhibits at the time of building dedication, April 16, 1961.
11. "Invitation to Your New Library." Brochure for the public, April 16, 1961.
12. Invitation to the formal dedication ceremony, April 16, 1961.
13. "Arcadia Public Library history." A history and list of personnel as of opening the new building, April 16, 1961, one page.
14. List of Arcadia Public Library activities for the dedication week, April 17-22, 1961.
15. "Library dedication ceremonies." Arcadia Tribune, April 13, 1961, two parts.
16. "Library to be dedicated in Arcadia." Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley section, April 9, 1961, with photos.
17. Area handwritten sheet with square footage, undated. (MISSING - April 1994)
18. "Arcadia changes image with carpets and music." Library Journal, December 15, 1961.
19. "Everybody loves the Library." San Francisco Sunday Chronicle, April 15, 1962.
20. Arcadia Public Library Junior Reading Room Dedication program, November 16, 1963. Two copies. (NOTE: Children's wing was not completed at the time the new library opened in 1961.)
21. Program for an Arcadia High School Music Holiday Concert to benefit the Jerry Broadwell Fund. (NOTE: The Children's room was redecorated in 1976 and dedicated to Fire Captain Jerry Broadwell.)
22. "Jerry Broadwell Children's Library." Information sheet describing memorial fund.
23. Dedication program of the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room, March 21, 1976.
24. The Memorial Fund Committee invitation to the dedication of the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room, March 21, 1976.
25. Arcadia Public Library floor plan, 1967.
26. "Book borrowers get gate." Arcadia Tribune, February 5, 1967.
27. Arcadia Public Library floor plan, pre-1972-1973.
28. "Arcadia's library violates city zoning law, planner charges." Los Angeles Times, January 31, 1971.
29. "New concepts in service seen at Arcadia Library." News clip, August, 1972.
30. "Arcadia's library violates city zoning law, planner charges." Los Angeles Times, January 31, 1971.
31. "Anti-stealing device ok'd for library." News clip, October 1974.
32. "Big bargain." News clip, June 1975.
33. "Broadwell memorial selected." News clip, undated.
34. "Patience, please." News clip, May 1975.
35. "Children's Library." News clip, February 1976.
36. "Arcadia Library using detection." News clip, June 1975.
37. "Arcadia fireman and their wives painting Children's Room of the Arcadia Public Library." News photo, February 1976.
38. Library renovation." News clip, February 1973.
39. Arcadians gather to honor Broadwell." News photos, March 1976.
40. "New children's section opens." Arcadia Tribune, October 17, 1963.
41. "Recommendations for the new library building." Study from the Library Board to the City Council, February, 18, 1958.
42. Packet of correspondence, news clips, etc. relating to development and building of the library at 20 West Duarte Road, undated.
43. "Library site selection: size, open space, parking, proximity." Arcadia Tribune, 1978.
44. "Arcadia changes the image with carpets and music." Library Journal, December 1, 1961, page 4100. Two copies.
45. "Final project cost estimate - Library Building." Published by the City of Arcadia, California, 1960, three pages.
46. Packet on the Children's and Young Adult's room, circa 1963.
47. "Recommendations for new library - location and size." February 18, 1958.
48. Packet on library furnishings with emphasis on the carpet controversy.
49. Memo from City Librarian Jim Domney to City Manager George J. Watts regarding earthquake damage to the Library building, October 2, 1987.
50. "Library built for future." Los Angeles Times, March 26, 1961.
Subjects
Library Building (1961-1989)
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2 folders
Item ID
139AF
Collection
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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.
Subjects
Library (1913-1960)
Item ID
135AF
Collection
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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.
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Arcadia (City) History (1960-1970)
Item ID
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Maps (1950-1989)

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NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all items are street maps. Items preceded by (*) are housed in Arcadia History Box 53 and are available for viewing by appointment only. Also some duplicates of maps in folder will be found in Box 53. Most issues of the Arcadia City Directory also contain maps. Fo…
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NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all items are street maps. Items preceded by (*) are housed in Arcadia History Box 53 and are available for viewing by appointment only. Also some duplicates of maps in folder will be found in Box 53. Most issues of the Arcadia City Directory also contain maps. For further assistance, see the Local History Librarian.
1. * 1950
2. *1951
3. * 1954
4. 4a. 1952 Map of Arcadia furnished by City of Arcadia for distribution through Arcadia Chamber of Commerce 37 West Huntington Drive; 4b. 1955 - original in Archives VF.
5. 1955
6. 1956
7. 1957
8 * 1958
9. *1959
10. *1961
11. 1962
12. 1964
13. * 1965
14. 1965
15. 1966
16. 1968
17. 1969
18. 1970-1971 (2 copies)
19. 1971-1972
20. 1973 (2 copies)
21. 1974 (2 copies)
22. 1976
23. 1977
24. *1968 - precinct index.
25. 1960 (missing 4/15/03)
26. Arcadia map book pages, undated. Original in Archives VF.
27. 1974 - copies of map transparencies. Originals in Archives VF.
28. 1978
29. Area-wide map showing freeways, undated.
30. * circa 1989.
31. 1987-1988
31A. 1986 map official Chamber of Commerce map of Arcadia.
32. * Flooding hazards map, 1975. Also found in Arcadia General Plan, 1975, R 711.4A.
33. * Seismic hazards map, 1975. Also found in Arcadia General Plan, 1975, R 711.4A.
34. * 1979-1980
35. 1984 (2 copies)
36. "Arcadia Home of the Equestrian 1984 Olympics" map.
37. Security-First National California Motor Route Map with detailed Automobile Highway Maps of Southern California, Los Angeles and Vicinity and the entire state of California, undated.
38. 1963 Map of Arcadia, includes city statistics.
39. 1979-80 Arcadia, CA city map and business directory, published by Arcadia Chamber of Commerce.
40. 1971 San Gabriel Valley map distributed by Shepard & Morgan Realtors and Builders.
41. 1977-1978 Arcadia City Map & Business Directory published by Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, celebrating Arcadia's Diamond Jubilee, or 75th Birthday.
42. Arcadia Unified School District Elementary and Middle School Boundaries and Zones map. Copyright 1973. 2 copies.
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Maps (1950-1989)
Item ID
150AF
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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
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Basement
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Box 008
Shelf Number
Shelf H3
Item ID
453AF
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Schools - History (1880s - 1950)

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1. Where Arcadia children learn their R's. news photo and art on school district staff. 1933. 2. Arcadia's first school house. news photo, n.d. 3. Arcadia schools struggle to keep up with growth in community. 1903-E.J. Baldwin donated barn near Huntington Drive and South Santa Anita. First of…
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1. Where Arcadia children learn their R's. news photo and art on school district staff. 1933.
2. Arcadia's first school house. news photo, n.d.
3. Arcadia schools struggle to keep up with growth in community. 1903-E.J. Baldwin donated barn near Huntington Drive and South Santa Anita. First official school building in Arcadia was a two-room bungalow at First Avenue and California Street. Arcadia Tribune May 24, 1949.
4. Enrollment of 125 in schools. Arcadia Journal September 14, 1918.
5. Two-room bungalow called Arcadia's first official school building. news photo, n.d.
6. Original section of First Avenue School. news photo, n.d.
7. Historical society marks school site. news clip and photo October 3, 1963.
8. Profile of a city and its schools. History of Arcadia schools by D. Pinney April 1959.
9. Arcadia school old-timers to hold reunion. Los Angeles Times June 24, 1962.
10. One of the highlights of the 60th anniversary celebration of Arcadia. Arcadia Tribune photo and caption June 24, 1962.
11. Directory of Public Schools of Los Angeles County, CA. pages applicable to Arcadia November 1925.
12. Arcadia's first school on Falling Leaf Avenue. news photo and article August 4, 1933.
13. Arcadia completes fine grammar school. Arcadia Journal May 7, 1921.
14. Sierra Madre's early school days. TV news clip October 1973?
15. This painting of the original class of First Avenue School in Arcadia. Photo with identification of pupils attached. News-Post, n.d.
16. Presented in recognition of California Public Schools Week by Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. news clip, n.d. (circa 1948?)
17. Arcadia schools. page from San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930.
18. Arcadia's first back to school days. page from TV facts September 16, 1973? photo and text about first school.
19. Unique alumni group welcomes former Baldwin-era residents. Arcadia Tribune, n.d. (circa 1963)
20. Students, teachers, district meet and overcome obstacles. Arcadia Tribune September 14, 1978.
21. First Avenue class graduates before honored guests from first graduation. Arcadia Tribune June 16, 1946.
22. Queen City's schools: growth through the years. Arcadia Tribune May 18, 1978.
23. Ranch School. Note regarding school on the Lucky Baldwin ranch and number of pupils - 1880; taken from Carew, HISTORY OF PASADENA AND SAN GABRIEL VALLEY.
24. Mrs. Finley is teaching a school of 12 pupils in the new lodging house. news clip in a column in the San Gabriel Valley News entitled Santa Anita. May 9, 1878.
25. Arcadia Grammar School children win essay prizes. news clip regarding participation in essay contest sponsored by electrical industry of the U.S. 1924.
26. Closing School Days. Arcadia Journal June 21, 1919.
27. Program of musical given at San Joaquin School. Made from original owned by Adrian Winkler who participated in program May 27, 1924; received February 1981. (Arcadia School District Office knows nothing about this school as of January 1981, yet it is listed in the 1923 City Directory.)
28. Information from the 1923 City Directory regarding Santa Anita Grammar School in San Joaquin Street.
29. Lived here 60 years. Arcadia Tribune n.d. Regarding San Joaquin School.
30. Arcadia School District Chronology. received July 5, 1985.
31. Public Schools Week. Pamphlet with historic photos of schools April 21-25, 1975.
32. Arcadia City Schools Eighth Grade Graduation Exercises program June 13, 1924.
33. Auditor's Semi-Annual report for Santa Anita School District, six months ending December 31, 1890. photocopy courtesy Don Chapat.
34. same. Six months ending June 30, 1890.
35. State of California Teacher's Public School Register of Arcadia City School District, County of Los Angeles, California, 1901-1911. Includes records of attendance, teacher's reports, reports of classification and grading of pupils, visitors' records, list of apparatus and other school property, principal's reports, daily programs, and miscellaneous blank forms.
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Schools - History (1880s - 1950)
Item ID
223AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Arcadia (City) History (1940-1950)

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1. "The first year." Arcadia Bulletin, circa 1940. Article delineating progress in Arcadia. 2. "Arcadia has famous track -- and a lot more." Daily News, December 4, 1946. Article by Leslie Claypool describes city in a lengthy report. 3. "Controversy on location (of City Hall) raged for more tha…
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1. "The first year." Arcadia Bulletin, circa 1940. Article delineating progress in Arcadia.
2. "Arcadia has famous track -- and a lot more." Daily News, December 4, 1946. Article by Leslie Claypool describes city in a lengthy report.
3. "Controversy on location (of City Hall) raged for more than five years." Daily News Post, January 30, 1962. News photo and caption of City Hall built in 1948.
4. "One of the coldest nights in Southern California History." Los Angeles Herald Examiner, August 7, 1977. News photo and caption of 1949 weather milestone.
5. "Great years for Arcadia." Arcadia Tribune, January 1, 1948. Summary of 1947.
6. "Historic Santa Anita Tract deed delivered to County." Los Angeles Times, March 27, 1947, page 5.
7. "Something must be done." Arcadia Tribune, May 14, 1942. Article by Hal Roach describing great need for top sewer system.
8. "Chamber of Commerce group hears fine program." Arcadia Tribune, April 19, 1942. Summary of problems facing Arcadia as of April 1942.
9. "Nixon got early political start in Valley." Daily News Post, January 16, 1969. Interviews with people who remembered Nixon started career here.
10. Copy of #9.
11. "Literature on defense lines at library." Arcadia Tribune, April 2, 1942.
12. "Sewers or Cesspools." Four page fact book published by "pro" group regarding bond election of May 8, 1945.
13. Copies of programs given at Arcadia Christian Reform Church during war time. Includes program of V.E. Day Service.
14. "V .... ---" Mail
15. Speech given to the Arcadia Historical Society on July 21, 1955 on the history of Arcadia from 1936 to 1955. Given by F. Wesley Davies of the Chandler Syndicate, which purchased 1300 acres (approximately 47%) of Arcadia in 1936.
16. "Santa Anita's Flood Control Project Starts: completion of $33,000 job set before rain season." Pasadena Post, September 13, 1941. "County Plans to Strengthen Canyon Walls: work will start soon on improvements above Arcadia." Pasadena Post, August 24, 1941.
17. "Arcadia Council Slashes Tax Rate Two Cents." Pasadena Post, August 8, 1941.
18. "Developing Arcadia: Harry Chandler (with photo). Publisher of the Los Angeles Times, head of the Rancho Santa Anita developments in Arcadia. It is the Chandler group behind Arcadia's enormous building boom. And the boom is just starting." Monrovia Journal, January 4, no year given. And excerpt of a story about Elias J. Lucky Baldwin's employee Fisher, a young Black boy, who Baldwin convinced to move out west to work at his livery stable in San Francisco, after having been enslaved to a Mr. Butler.
19. Rising price of land astounds Arcadia (land near City Hall Civic Center on Huntington Drive that is occupied by a National Guard Armory), Los Angeles Times, June 12, 1986.
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Arcadia (City) History (1940-1950)
Item ID
118AF
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Directories

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1. Business and Information Guide. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, circa 1936. 2. Business and Information Guide. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, 1951-1952. 3. Business and Information Guide. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, 1953. 4. Business and Information Guide. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, 1954. 5. Bu…
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1. Business and Information Guide. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, circa 1936.
2. Business and Information Guide. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, 1951-1952.
3. Business and Information Guide. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, 1953.
4. Business and Information Guide. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, 1954.
5. Business and Information Guide. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, 1956.
6. Business and Information Guide. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, 1958. Two copies.
7. Business and Information Guide. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, 1959.
8. Business and Information Guide. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, 1960.
9. Mutual Savings and Loan Association Civic Directory - West San Gabriel Valley, 1964.
10. Mutual Savings and Loan Association Civic Directory - West San Gabriel Valley, 1965.
11. Mutual Savings and Loan Association Civic Directory - West San Gabriel Valley, 1966.
12. Mutual Savings and Loan Association Civic Directory - West San Gabriel Valley, 1966-1967.
13. Mutual Savings and Loan Association Civic Directory - West San Gabriel Valley, 1967-1968.
14. Mutual Savings and Loan Association Civic Directory - West San Gabriel Valley, 1968-1969.
15. Mutual Savings and Loan Association Civic Directory - West San Gabriel Valley, 1969-1970.
16. Mutual Savings and Loan Association Civic Directory - West San Gabriel Valley, 1970-1971.
17. Mutual Savings and Loan Association Civic Directory - West San Gabriel Valley, 1971-1972.
18. Arcadia Civic Directory. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, 1973.
19. Arcadia Civic Directory. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, 1974-1975.
20. Arcadia Civic Directory. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, 1975-1976 ***20A. Arcadia Civic Directory, Bicentennial issue. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, July 1976.
21. Arcadia Fact Book and Buyers Guide. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, 1975.
22. Arcadia Civic Directory. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, 1975.
23. Arcadia Fact Book and Buyers Guide. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, 1977.
24. Arcadia Fact Book and Buyers Guide. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, Arcadia Diamond Jubilee 1903-1978. 3 copies. Dated December 1977.
25. Arcadia Civic Directory. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, 1978-1979.
26. Arcadia Civic Directory. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, 1979-1980.
27. Arcadia Civic Directory. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, 1981.
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28. Industrial Directory. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, 1980.
29. Arcadia Civic Directory. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, 1981-1982.
30. Arcadia Fact Book and Buyers Guide. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, 1983-1984.
31. Arcadia Fact Book and Buyers Guide. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, 1985-1986.
32. Arcadia Fact Book and Buyers Guide. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, 1987-1988.
33. Arcadia Fact Book and Buyers Guide. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, 1989-1990.
34. Arcadia Fact Book and Buyers Guide. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, 1991-1992.
35. Arcadia Business Directory. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, 1993-1994.
36. Arcadia Business Directory. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, 1996-1997. Two copies.
37. Arcadia Community Profile & Membership Directory. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, 2001-2002.
38. Arcadia Community Profile & Membership Directory. 100 Years Centennial Anniversary 1903-2003. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, 2003-2004.
39. Commercial-Manufacturing Directory 1989-1990. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce.
40. Arcadia Business Directory 1998/1999. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce.
41. Arcadia Business Directory 2000. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce.
42. Arcadia 2008 Community Profile and Membership Directory. Published by Arcadia Chamber of Commerce.
43. Arcadia 2005-2006 Community Profile and Membership Directory. Published by Arcadia Chamber of Commerce.
44. 2011 Community Profile and Membership Directory. Published by Arcadia Chamber of Commerce.
45. 2013 Community Profile and Membership Directory. Published by Arcadia Chamber of Commerce.
46. 2015 Community Profile Business Resource Guide with Pull-out Map. Published by Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. 2017 Community Profile Business Resource Guide with Pull-out Map. Published by Arcadia Chamber of Commerce.
47. 2019 Community Profile and Business Resource Guide. Published by Arcadia Chamber of Commerce
48. Correspondence and permission to digitize Polk City Directory granted to Arcadia Public Library by Mike Snyder of City Directories/Infogroup as of August 4, 2020. Funded by a California Revealed grant.
49. 2021 Arcadia Community Profile and Business Resource Guide with pull-out map. Published by Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. 100 years Arcadia Chamber of Commerce 1921-2021.
50. 2023 Arcadia Community Profile & Business Resource Guide with pull-out map. Published by Arcadia Chamber of Commerce.
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Directories
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4 folders
Item ID
78AF
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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
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Schools - Directories

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1. AUSD Informational Data 1965-66 2. 1966-67 3. 1967-68 4. 1968-69 5. 1969-70 6. 1970-71 7. 1971-72 8. 1972-73 9. 1973-74 10. 1974-75 11. 1975-76 12. 1976-77 13. 1977-78 14. 1978-79 15. 1979-80 16. 1980-81 17. 1981-82 18. 1982-83 19. 1983-84 20. Directory, 1973-74 21. Director…
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1. AUSD Informational Data 1965-66
2. 1966-67
3. 1967-68
4. 1968-69
5. 1969-70
6. 1970-71
7. 1971-72
8. 1972-73
9. 1973-74
10. 1974-75
11. 1975-76
12. 1976-77
13. 1977-78
14. 1978-79
15. 1979-80
16. 1980-81
17. 1981-82
18. 1982-83
19. 1983-84
20. Directory, 1973-74
21. Directory, 1975-76
22. Arcadia Council of Parent-Teacher Association yearbook, 1988-89 (PTA).
23. Arcadia Council PTA 2003-2004 directory.
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Schools - Directories
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214AF
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Birdseye View of Arcadia

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1887 Birdseye view of Arcadia (Gift of Arcadia Public Library in celebration of nation’s Bicentennial)-multiple copies. Misc. Arcadia photos and prints. Photos of Library Children’s Bulletin Boards.
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1887 Birdseye view of Arcadia (Gift of Arcadia Public Library in celebration of nation’s Bicentennial)-multiple copies. Misc. Arcadia photos and prints. Photos of Library Children’s Bulletin Boards.
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Birdseye View of Arcadia
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 124
Shelf Number
Shelf H9
Item ID
437AF
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Chamber of Commerce-News and Views

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NO TABLE OF CONTENTS. Current Year Only. Formerly Business Hotline. Previous years filed in Arcadia History Box #60A & B.
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NO TABLE OF CONTENTS. Current Year Only. Formerly Business Hotline. Previous years filed in Arcadia History Box #60A & B.
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Chamber of Commerce-News and Views
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47AF
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