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View (we do not known which direction camera is looking) of Goodyear blimp VOLUNTEER when it stopped at Ross Field Balloon School. About 11 people seen to be gathered near it. On right side of photo is a long barracks-like building.

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Date: 1929

1 image

Date: 1929

Subjects: Balloon School; Aeronautics

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 863

Collection: Photographs

Images

Aeronautics

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Contents: 1. Description of First International Air Meet in the United States, January 1910 between Arboretum and Dominguez Hills. 2. Copy of Official Program for First International Air Meet. 3. "America's First International Air Meet," Historical Society of Southern California publication, December, 196…

Contents: 1. Description of First International Air Meet in the United States, January 1910 between Arboretum and Dominguez Hills.; 2. Copy of Official Program for First International Air Meet.; 3. "America's First International Air Meet," Historical Society of Southern California publication, December, 1961.; 4. "Frenchman flies on wings of winds distance 45 miles." Headlines following Paulhan's distance record, 1910. Copied from: Hatfield, David. Dominguez Air Meet. 629.13 H. p. 101; 5. Map of Paulhan's route to Arcadia and return. ibid.; 6. "Seven aeroplanes in action July 4th." News article June 29, 1918.; 7. Daring aviator, Louis Paulhan, guides biplane at high speed from Dominguez to Santa Anita Race Track and returns. Tuesday, January 18, 1910 - the Ninth Day. Arcadia was reached in thirty minutes. Details of the day copied from : Hatfield, David. Dominguez Air Meet. 629.13 H, p. 101-113.; 8. Roster of Members. January 1, 1993. The Early Birds of Aviation, Inc., an organization of pioneers in aeronautics who flew solo before December 17, 1916.

Subjects: Aeronautics

Item ID: 1AF

Collection: Subject Files

Photo of Louis Paulhan flying his Farman plane on its return to Aviation Park after setting an air distance record by flying to circle the Baldwin Ranch and returning to Dominguez Hills. This photograph belongs to the Huntington Library. It is shown here for research only.

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Date: January 1910

1 image

Date: January 1910

Subjects: Aeronautics; Paulhan, Louis

Physical Description: 7x9 b&w

ID: 1131

Collection: Photographs

Images

Aerial view looking northeast across Santa Anita Park toward mountains. Note training track called Anita Chiquita has been added (lower left corner), open grandstand has been added to west of covered stand. Note, too, that work has begun to change Balloon School site to Arcadia County Park. Santa Anita Avenue is tree-lined street running entire width of photo about middle of print.

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Date: 1937

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Date: 1937

Subjects: Aerial Photo Collection; Aerial views; Anita Chiquita training track; Arcadia County Park; Balloon School; Santa Anita Avenue; Santa Anita Park-1934-1942

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 979

Collection: Photographs

Images

Photographically reproduced copy of an old newspaper photo taken in 1936 which is an aerial view looking north west over original race track built by Baldwin. In lower right corner can be seen Santa Anita Ave lined with Eucalyptus. On lower left, one can see present Campus Drive. Across top third of photo, one can see Huntington Drive. Note how small the trees are that line the street.

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Date: 1936

1 image

Date: 1936

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

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 858

Collection: Photographs

Images

View of racetrack with what appears to be the San Gabriel Mountains in the background. There are four horses and riders apparently headed for a fall and two men on the track with whips trying to right things. Numerous people are watching. There is a large grandstand structure.

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Date: c.1890's

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Date: c.1890's

Subjects: Baldwin, Elias J. "Lucky"-Horses and horse racing; San Gabriel Mountains

Physical Description: 7x10 b&w

ID: 221A

Collection: Photographs

Images

Baldwin thoroughbred mares and their colts seen on the Baldwin Ranch.

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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: 1083

Collection: Photographs

Images

Four horses, three with riders, are seen being readied for morning workout. Each horse has a groom attending it. There is one man in business suit and hat standing in center of track. Stables are seen on right. Caption reads:Ready for the early morning gallop.

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Date: 1906

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Date: 1906

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

Physical Description: 7x10 b&w

ID: 910

Collection: Photographs

Images

Horse, held by hand of groom who is off picture to the left, standing by horse stables on E.J. "Lucky" Baldwin's Ranch. About 5 men can be seen down the corridor in front of stalls. White rail fencing is seen on extreme right with eucalyptus trees shading area. Picture is on Queen of Diamonds and is labeled Lady Diamond. This photo belongs to the Huntington Library. It is shown here for research only.

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Date: c.1895

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Date: c.1895

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

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 214

Collection: Photographs

Images

Portion of horse barns at Baldwin Ranch. Approximately seven horse heads are evident at stall opening. A residence appears to be adjacent on North side. According to Joe Buck (resident), the house was residence of Mr. McClelland, Baldwin horse trainer in later years. Mountains are visible. This photo belongs to the Huntington Library. It is shown here for research only.

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Date: c.1900's

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Date: c.1900's

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

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 146

Collection: Photographs

Images

Two jockeys on two horses, each horse being held by a handler. Jockey on left is Richard Herman Shierske, who raced under the name Richard Herman and had a jockey license signed by Baldwin, dated 1909.

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Date: c.1909

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Date: c.1909

Subjects: Rancho Santa Anita; Baldwin, Elias J. "Lucky"-Horses and horse racing; Herman, Richard; Shierske, Richard Herman see Herman, Richard

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 130

Collection: Photographs

Images

E.J."Lucky" Baldwin thoroughbred horse, LOS ANGELES is shown being held by a black trainer while a man in top hat watches. There is another horse seen at left. Caption underneath reads: Los Angeles, with additional info on Santa Anita Handicap.

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Date: December 8, 1907

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Date: December 8, 1907

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

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 922

Collection: Photographs

Images

Two young men playing cards at a table in a room. Man with cap is Richard Herman Shierske, who was a jockey for E.J."Lucky" Baldwin. He was licensed under the name of Richard Herman. Other young man is Charles McIver.

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Date: 1909

1 image

Date: 1909

Subjects: Baldwin, Elias J. "Lucky"-Horses and horse racing; Shierske, Herman; McIver, Charles

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 407

Collection: Photographs

Images

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