Group pictured at a table during Diamond Jubilee Ball. Man on far side of table in dark suit is Sheriff Peter Pitchess, who was Grand Marshall of Diamond Jubilee Parade. Others not identified.
Group pictured at Diamond Jubilee Ball; none are identified. Six are seen in foreground with the others on the perimeter. Man in left foreground has his right hand in a position of greeting.
Lions Club van used in vision-screening program in Southern California drives in Diamond Jubilee Parade. A lion-costumed person walking along side, reaches out to shake hands with a child.
Truck float bearing the name of Jr. Exchange and Pep Commission. Eight young people are shown on the float. Photo taken along Campus Drive by County Golf Course during Diamond Jubilee Parade.
Kay and Ruth Clifford (he was recent member of Arcadia School Board) are being driven in Diamond Jubilee Parade in what looks like old Ford convertible with a rumble seat.
Truck drives in Diamond Jubilee Parade carrying members of Kiowas (women's service club at the High School) and also members of Senior Mens (the men's service club at High School).
Group shown gathering for Diamond Jubilee Breakfast. Man in white suit with hat is H.T.Michler who had been chairman of one of the early Peach Blossom Festivals held in Arcadia. Others not identified.
Jeep being driven in Diamond Jubilee Parade carrying James Helms, Chairman of Diamond Jubilee, and his wife. Driver and other person in front seat not identified.
Group pictured at one of tables for the Diamond Jubilee Breakfast. Man in dark coat facing camera (left side of photo) is Congressman John Rousselot. Others are not identified.
Shown at speaker's table at Diamond Jubilee Breakfast are, L-R: James Helms, Chairman of Diamond Jubilee and Sheriff Peter Pitchess who was Grand Marshall of Diamond Jubilee Parade later in the day.
1. "$10,000 approved for Diamond Jubilee." Arcadia Tribune, February 26, 1978. 2. "Parade shapes up." Arcadia Tribune, June 1, 1978. 3. Diamond Jubilee symbol, 2 copies. 4. "Food, music, fun at the Peacock Faire." Arcadia Tribune, July 6, 1978. 5. Program for Special Commendation Ceremony, Jul…
7. "Anniversary reminds Arcadia of roots." Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley Section, September 24, 1978, with photos.
8. "Variety of events to mark Arcadia's anniversary fete." News clip, September 24, 1978.
9. "Arcadia Diamond Jubilee celebration set." Highlander, September 27, 1978.
10. "City gets ready for Diamond Jubilee." Arcadia Tribune, September 24, 1978.
11. "Celebration unites yesterday/today." Arcadia Tribune, September 28, 1978.
12. "Arcadia's Diamond Jubilee events." West Arcadia Hub Shopper, September 27, 1978.
13. Invitations, place card, ball program for Centennial Ball, September 30, 1978.
14. "Diamond Jubilee: happy mixture." Arcadia Tribune, October 5, 1978, two pages of photos.
15. Information on the Sm. Barton family entry in the Arcadia Diamond Jubilee parade, September 30, 1978.
16. Articles on the Diamond Jubilee from the Arcadia Tribune.
17. "Arcadia's 75 years chronicled at library." Better Living, August 1, 1978, page 3.
18. Notes of the library exhibit held August 9, 1978, for the Centennial Celebration Diamond Jubilee.
19. "Arcadia, California 1903-1978." (The Story of Arcadia, California by Richard Miller.) Dedicated to the people of Arcadia by Home Federal Savings and Loan Association. Arcadia Diamond Jubilee, 1903-1978. Booklet which includes photos from the Arcadia Public Library History Room.