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Contents: 1. "Arcadia Community Church." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930. 2. "Where Arcadia worships (Arcadia Community Church)." News clip, 1933. 3. "His excellency blesses (Holy Angels)." News clip, no date. 4. Program "Arcadia Presbyterian Church, a service of dedication." September 23, 1962 and…

Contents: 1. "Arcadia Community Church." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930.; 2. "Where Arcadia worships (Arcadia Community Church)." News clip, 1933.; 3. "His excellency blesses (Holy Angels)." News clip, no date.; 4. Program "Arcadia Presbyterian Church, a service of dedication." September 23, 1962 and brochure "The new Arcadia Presbyterian Church" including description of church and photos. Program and 2 copies of brochure in same envelope.; 5. "New church rising (First Church of Christ Scientist)." Arcadia Tribune, July 9, 1967.; 6. "40th Anniversary - Arcadia Presbyterian Church." 1954 commemorative brochure.; 7. Arcadia Presbyterian Church - 60th anniversary, 1974.; 8. "60 years and growing." Commemorative brochure on the Arcadia Presbyterian Church, 1974.; 9. "The Arcadia Presbyterian." Daily News Post, May 18, 1974.; 10. "First Catholic Church." Arcadia Tribune, August 22, 1974.; 11. "Arcadia Church now." Arcadia Tribune, May 16, 1974.; 12. "Old Latin mass said." Los Angeles Times, July 9, 1977, Part 1, page 29.; 13. "Temple Shaarei Tikvah." Typed information sheet, no date.; 14. "Church of the Good Shepherd." Brochure to promote financing, 1948.; 15. "Lutheran Church 40th Anniversary Celebration." Brochure, June 25, 1978.; 16. "City churches traced to 1906." Arcadia Tribune, August 24, 1978.; 17. "Parish dedicated to 'Holy Angels'." Arcadia Tribune Supplement, September 14, 1978.; 18. "Jewish center dream to come true Sunday (Foothill Jewish Temple). News clip circa May 11, 1965.; 19. "We would be building - the master plan for the Church of the Good Shepherd." Brochure, May 1951.; 20. "Holy Angels Catholic Church started in railroad packing shed 12 years ago." Arcadia Tribune, December 18, 1947, page 16.; 21. Church of the Good Shepherd (Methodist) brochure circa 1993.; 22. "Arcadia Community Church." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1934, page A3.; 23. "Brief History of the Church of the Holy Angels in Arcadia, CA." Church Directory, 1935-1985.; 24. "Lenten Pathways." Lenten Daily Devotionals of the Church of the Good Shepherd, February and March 1989.; 25. "Holy Angels Church started in railroad shed 12 years ago." Arcadia Tribune, December 13 or 18, 1947.; 26. "Church that started as Sunday School in former saloon faces fine future." Arcadia Community Presbyterian .; 27. Arcadia hill once scene of moving Easter worship; cross now windfall. Arcadia Tribune. April 6, 1947. n.p.; 28. Arcadia Presbyterian Church Directory, 1969. Church located at First and Alice Streets.; 29. Arcadia Presbyterian Church Christmas card showing the sanctuary on front of card. c. 1959.; 30. Postcard invitation to a community open house on Sunday, May 4, 2003 at the new Christian Science Church at 620 South First Avenue. Color drawing of church on front.; 31. Church of the Good Shepherd directory, Fall 2003, with artwork by W.R. McNall.; 32. Church of the Good Shepherd directory, 1997. United Methodist, 400 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia, CA 91007.; 33. Arcadia Presbyterian Church celebrating 100 years--1914 to 2014. Arcadia Weekly, April 3, 2014. The church is located at 121 Alice Street, Arcadia, CA, 91006.; 34. Church Directory of Holy Angels Parish: a Roman Catholic Community, 2010-celebrating 75 years of faith.; 35. Arcadia Christian School marks its 70th anniversary, by Jonathan Tsou. Arcadia Weekly, September 10, 2015.; 36. Church of the Good Shepherd new building plans, undated. Includes minister's message by Thatcher Jordan, "new church school unit," and description of the church architecture of the new church building as "English Country style," in keeping with the present buildings and Gothic lines. Seating will fit 758.; 37. History of The Santa Anita Church, 226 West Colorado Boulevard, Arcadia, CA 91007. Retrieved from website santaanitachurch.org on May 11, 2019.; 38. History of Arcadia Congregational Church, 2706 S. Santa Anita Avenue. Retrieved from website arcadiaucc.org on May 11, 2019.; 39. History of Church of the Good Shepherd (a United Methodist Church), 400 West Duarte Road, Arcadia, CA 91007. Retrieved from website www.cgsum.org on May 11, 2019.; 40. Three pamphlets from Church of the Good Shepherd-Methodist-Arcadia,CA -1) The Challenge of our new Church "Let's look at the budget $81,447." 2) Why a budget? 1952-53 budget of $23,470 3) Church of the Good Shepherd Methodist, 400 West Duarte Road, Questions & Answers about weddings at the church.; 41. Two items from Arcadia Presbyteryan Church. 1) One sheet of letterhead Arcadia Presbyterian Church, First Avenue and Alice Street, Office phone DOuglas7-3040, Minister: J. Davis Barnard, Assistant Minister: Arthur Dahlberg, Jr. Secretary: Fern L. Thompson, and Director of Music: Bernard J. Rockwood. 2) Clipper Club Yearbook 1950-Annual Installation Program, January 3, 1950 with officers names and member directory.

Subjects: Churches

Physical Description: 2 folders

Item ID: 52AF

Collection: Subject Files

The Arcadian Observer. Official paper of the United States Army Balloon School

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Contents: 1. The Arcadian Observer. Official paper of the United States Army Balloon School at Arcadia, California. Vol. 1 #1 August 3, 1918 – Vol. 1 #29 February 15, 1919 (Bound) 2. Official Souvenir & Program Balloon School Circus and the Final Edition of The Arcadian Observer, February 22, 1919.

Contents: 1. The Arcadian Observer. Official paper of the United States Army Balloon School at Arcadia, California. Vol. 1 #1 August 3, 1918 – Vol. 1 #29 February 15, 1919 (Bound); 2. Official Souvenir & Program Balloon School Circus and the Final Edition of The Arcadian Observer, February 22, 1919.

Subjects: The Arcadian Observer. Official paper of the United States Army Balloon School

Location: History Room

Box Number: Box 40

Shelf Number: Shelf B5

Item ID: 350AF

Collection: Subject Files

The Arcadian Observer. Official paper of the United States Army Balloon School

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Contents: 1. The Arcadian Observer. Official paper of the United States Army Balloon School at Arcadia, California. (Miscellaneous single issues) Supplement to The Arcadian Observer, September 1918, was gift from Sierra Madre Public Library on March 17, 2004.

Contents: 1. The Arcadian Observer. Official paper of the United States Army Balloon School at Arcadia, California. (Miscellaneous single issues) Supplement to The Arcadian Observer, September 1918, was gift from Sierra Madre Public Library on March 17, 2004.

Subjects: The Arcadian Observer. Official paper of the United States Army Balloon School

Location: History Room

Box Number: Box 41

Shelf Number: Shelf B5

Item ID: 351AF

Collection: Subject Files

Social Services

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Contents: 1. P.T.A. Thrift Shop does wonderful work for needy of Arcadia. news clip, n.d. circa 1934. 2. Child Guidance Clinic Service in Arcadia. Three page survey of services available. n.d. (1950s?) 3. Directory of facilities for handicapped children. May 1961. 4. Health services and facilities …

Contents: 1. P.T.A. Thrift Shop does wonderful work for needy of Arcadia. news clip, n.d. circa 1934.; 2. Child Guidance Clinic Service in Arcadia. Three page survey of services available. n.d. (1950s?); 3. Directory of facilities for handicapped children. May 1961.; 4. Health services and facilities available for Arcadians. League of Women Voters, 1963.; 5. Services for families in Arcadia. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, n.d.; 6. Community Planning Council Pasadena Foothill area. Annual Report, 1966.; 7. Arcadia 1968-69. Brief survey of 21 United Way Agencies and American Red Cross serving the community.; 8. San Gabriel Valley Mental Health Service. Brochure profiling agency by Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. n.d.; 9. HOY should be a community project. Arcadia Tribune October 7, 1973.; 10. HOY free clinic finds place in community. Arcadia Tribune September 6, 1973.; 11. Meals on Wheels soon available. Arcadia Tribune September 6, 1973.; 12. HOY handles youth problems. news clip, n.d. third in a series.; 13. Arcadia free clinic converts early skeptics. Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley Section July 14, 1974.; 14. Cardiac Rehabilitation Center in Arcadia. Arcadia Tribune June 23, 1974.; 15. As HOY's clients increase, so does support. Arcadia Tribune August 25, 1974. One of a series.; 16. Beginning with one client, now a full service agency. Arcadia Tribune September 5, 1974. Last in a series.; 17. Monrovia Health Center. Flyer showing immunizations from this agency, n.d.; 18. Discount directory for senior citizens. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce and Arcadia Recreation Department, November 1, 1975.; 19. I have become a convert to HOY. Arcadia Tribune October 20, 1977.; 20. Foothill Unity Center, Inc. overview of services provided in 2013 and qualification and benefits information sheet.; 21. In Arcadia, tiny shelters spur big battle over homelessness; divide also highlights power of Asian American communities. Los Angeles Times, June 8, 2021.; 22. Arcadia to host homelessness symposium February 29, 2024 at the Arcadia Community Center. The target audience will be city council members, city managers, and other local government executives in the San Gabriel Valley responsible for addressing the homelessness crisis though it will be open to the public. Arcadia Weekly September 14, 2023.

Subjects: Social Services

Item ID: 238AF

Collection: Subject Files

Senior Citizen Services

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Contents: 1. Elderly and handicapped program. Part of City Planning Report, August 15, 1980. 2. City of Arcadia Senior Citizens' Services. Arcadia City Hall, 1979. 3. City of Arcadia, Senior Citizens' Services. Arcadia Community Education, Inc., 1986. 4. City of Arcadia Senior Citizen Services Monthly Ne…

Contents: 1. Elderly and handicapped program. Part of City Planning Report, August 15, 1980.; 2. City of Arcadia Senior Citizens' Services. Arcadia City Hall, 1979.; 3. City of Arcadia, Senior Citizens' Services. Arcadia Community Education, Inc., 1986.; 4. City of Arcadia Senior Citizen Services Monthly Newsletter. August 2003.; 5. City of Arcadia Community Center Senior Services Monthly Newsletter "The Connection."December 2014 and January 2015 (2 items).

Subjects: Senior Citizen Services

Item ID: 2AF

Collection: Subject Files

Library-Special Services

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Contents: 1. "Arcadia Public Library courier service." Arcadia Tribune, January 18, 1970. 2. "Book deliveries available for sick." News Post, October 14, 1970. 3. "Library facility provided for Friendship Club use." News clip, circa 1973. 4. "Library Friends serve shut-in patrons with courier program." Arcad…

Contents: 1. "Arcadia Public Library courier service." Arcadia Tribune, January 18, 1970.; 2. "Book deliveries available for sick." News Post, October 14, 1970.; 3. "Library facility provided for Friendship Club use." News clip, circa 1973.; 4. "Library Friends serve shut-in patrons with courier program." Arcadia Tribune, February 1977.; 5. "Library courier program aids shut-ins with books." News clip, February 1977.; 6. "The history of our calendar." News photo, February 1977.; 7. "Public Library services to the aging." Questionnaire filled out by Arcadia Public Library to Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan.; 8. Survey of public library services available to homebound. California State Library, 1967.; 9. "New programs move library to patients." Arcadia Tribune, January 22, 1967.; 10. "Arcadia book services brighten patients' days." Pasadena Independent, March 1, 1967.; 11. Arcadia Public Library flyer announcing services for people with special needs." December 1997.

Subjects: Library-Special Services

Item ID: 146AF

Collection: Subject Files

Library-Children's Services

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Contents: 1. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, signed by author Sid Fleischman. Dated January 31, 1979. 2. Letter to Children's Services staff Eva Swedstedt, signed by author Marguerite Henry. Dated June 10, 1975. 3. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, handwritten an…

Contents: 1. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, signed by author Sid Fleischman. Dated January 31, 1979.; 2. Letter to Children's Services staff Eva Swedstedt, signed by author Marguerite Henry. Dated June 10, 1975.; 3. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, handwritten and signed by author Bill Peet.; 4. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, signed by author Ed Radlauer. Dated January 15, 1979.; 5. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, signed by author Sonia Levitin. Dated May 22, 1981.; 6. Letter to Children's Services signed by author Don Freeman.; 7. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, signed by author Ruth Bornstein. Dated January 17, 1979.; 8. Artwork on transparencies by Muriel Blaustein. 6 sheets.

Subjects: Library-Children's Services

Item ID: 279AF

Collection: Subject Files

Youth Coordinating Council (2002-2009) aka Youth Services Coordinating Council

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Contents: Note: Youth Coordinating Council existed from 2002-2009 according to paper files kept by Carolyn Garner-Reagan, who retired as library director in 2011. 1. Arcadia Youth Master Plan Action Plan 2. City of Arcadia-Arcadia Unified School District Youth Master Plan Revision, February 21, 2002. 3. Yout…

Contents: Note: Youth Coordinating Council existed from 2002-2009 according to paper files kept by Carolyn Garner-Reagan, who retired as library director in 2011.; 1. Arcadia Youth Master Plan Action Plan; 2. City of Arcadia-Arcadia Unified School District Youth Master Plan Revision, February 21, 2002.; 3. Youth Services Coordinating Council proposed calendar for 2002-2003. Proposed meetings every other month (September, November, January, March, May, skipping October, February, April, no meetings in December or June).; 4. Youth Coordinating Council meeting minutes September 24, 2002.; 5. Youth Services Coordinating Council agenda, November 19, 2002.; 6. Youth Services Coordinating Council, November 19, 2002, report from Arcadia Unified School District.; 7. Youth Services Report submitted by Jessica L. Anderson, Youth Services Supervisor and David A. Lewis, Director of Recreation and Community Services, November 4, 2003.; 8. Outdated copy of "The Small Book of Big Issues for Arcadia Parents" that was going to be updated by Youth Coordinating Council and documentation on its progress. A table of contents was written by 2005, but we do not have the completed version.; 9. Arcadia Unified School District & City of Arcadia Youth Master Plan Youth Activities Survey, a report by The Pulliam Group. March 21, 2001. Survey respondents were elementary school parents, middle school parents, and middle school students.; 10.City of Arcadia and Arcadia Unified School District Joint Meeting, August 31, 2004. Youth Master Plan Implementation Update.; 11. City of Arcadia and Arcadia Unified School District Youth Master Plan Update. January, 2007.; 12. Youth Services Coordinating Council agenda and reports, January 22, 2009.

Subjects: Youth Coordinating Council (2002-2009) aka Youth Services Coordinating Council

Item ID: 295AF

Collection: Subject Files

City of Arcadia- Arcadia Redevelopment Agency

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Contents: City of Arcadia – Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. Press clippings, 1962-1984.

Contents: City of Arcadia – Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. Press clippings, 1962-1984.

Subjects: City of Arcadia- Arcadia Redevelopment Agency

Location: History Room

Box Number: Box 91

Shelf Number: Shelf C6

Item ID: 397AF

Collection: Subject Files

City of Arcadia -Arcadia Redevelopment Agency

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Contents: City of Arcadia – Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. Press clippings, 1985-1991 Amended Agency Bylaws approved by the Agency and Council on March 6, 2001 Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Financial Statements June 30, 1997 Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Financial Statements June 30, 1998 Lease Rate Data Inform…

Contents: City of Arcadia – Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. Press clippings, 1985-1991; Amended Agency Bylaws approved by the Agency and Council on March 6, 2001; Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Financial Statements June 30, 1997; Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Financial Statements June 30, 1998; Lease Rate Data Information Sheets-July 1995, July 1998, February 1999, December 1999, June 2001, January 2002, September 2002, April 2003, November 2003.; City of Arcadia Assessed Value (Net Taxable) Fiscal Years 1986-1987 through 2000-2001. City of Arcadia Business License Activity and Building Permit Valuation History for FY 1995-1996 through 2000-2001. Redevelopment Agency Highlights 1974-2001). Partial list of Agency Asssisted Projects.

Subjects: City of Arcadia -Arcadia Redevelopment Agency

Location: History Room

Box Number: Box 92

Shelf Number: Shelf C6

Item ID: 398AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia-Library-Arcadia Public Library Foundation

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Contents: 1. Letter to Arcadia Public Library Foundation from Internal Revenue Service approving federal income tax exemption under section 501(a) as an organization described in section 501(c)(3). Dated June 30, 1995. 2.Arcadia Public Library Foundation brochure from 2005, describing the foundation with don…

Contents: 1. Letter to Arcadia Public Library Foundation from Internal Revenue Service approving federal income tax exemption under section 501(a) as an organization described in section 501(c)(3). Dated June 30, 1995.; 2.Arcadia Public Library Foundation brochure from 2005, describing the foundation with donation form.; 3. "Opening minds to shape our future" brochure outlines the needs and goals of the Arcadia Public Library Foundation.; 4. Arcadia Public Library Foundation letterhead.; 5. Arcadia Public Library Foundation "Capital Campaign" brochure and form for donations, to fill needs associated with the library remodeling project. Circa 1995-1996.; 6. Arcadia Public Library Foundation Patron Recognition luncheon, September 28, 1997.; 7. Page from the library website about the Library Foundation with its goals and history. c. 2015. Note: The Foundation dissolved in 2016.

Subjects: Arcadia-Library-Arcadia Public Library Foundation

Item ID: 287AF

Collection: Subject Files

City of Arcadia Assessment Books of the Property in the City of Arcadia

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Start Date: 1948

End Date: 1954

Contents: City of Arcadia. Assessment books of the property in the City of Arcadia. Includes legal description, last known owner, value of land, taxes paid. 101 A. Book 1. Assessment no. 1-728. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 2. Assessment no.729-1721. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. 101 B. Book 3. Assessment…

Start Date: 1948

End Date: 1954

Contents: City of Arcadia. Assessment books of the property in the City of Arcadia. Includes legal description, last known owner, value of land, taxes paid.; 101 A. Book 1. Assessment no. 1-728. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 2. Assessment no.729-1721. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.; 101 B. Book 3. Assessment no. 1722-2532. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 4. Assessment no. 2533-3391. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.; 101 C. Book 5. Assessment no. 3392-4596. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 6. Assessment No. 4597-5666. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.; 101 D. Book 7. Assessment no. 5667-6765. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 8. Assessment no. 6767-7784A. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.; 101 E. Book 9. Assessment no. 7785-9032. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 10. Assessment no. 9033-9976. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.