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Four women standing in a bay window area of the Arcadia Public Library at 25 N. First Avenue. Left to right: Library staff Mary Lou Harbin, Madeline Hopps, children's author Margaret Richardson, and library staff June Davies. Mrs. Richardson lived in Arcadia and wrote SEVEN LITTLE PIFFLESNIFFS.

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Date: c.1954

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Date: c.1954

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1930-1959; Harbin, Mary Lou; Hopps, Madeline; Davies, June; Arcadia Authors-Richardson, Margaret

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w vertical

ID: 301

Collection: Photographs

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Color spanshot of Arcadia author Robert Shortell.

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Date: June 1991

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Date: June 1991

Subjects: Arcadia authors-Shortell, Robert

Physical Description: 3x4 color

ID: 1324

Collection: Photographs

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Photo of Arcadia Author William K. Summers, M.D. He is shown wearing a suit and tie.

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Date: c.1991

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Date: c.1991

Subjects: Arcadia authors-Summers, William K.

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 148

Collection: Photographs

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Portrait of local author Jack Cummings

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Date: 1986

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Date: 1986

Subjects: Arcadia authors-Cummings, Jack

Physical Description: 4x5 b&w

ID: 1253

Collection: Photographs

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Photographic reproduction of original artist's rendering of proposed Arcadia Public Library remodel/expansion. Original rendering measures approx. 32"x36". Artist was Anthony Van Strauhal, also known as Tony Van Strauhal. This view is of front of the building showing trellis work to the left and right of the main entrance. New addition to the adult area is visible to the left. Several cars are parked in the front lot and people are walking to and from the entrance.

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Date: Original rendering dated 1993

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Date: Original rendering dated 1993

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999; Van Strauhal, Anthony (Tony)

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 1356

Collection: Photographs

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Photographic reproduction of original artist's rendering of proposed Arcadia Public Library remodel/expansion. Original rendering measures approx. 32"x36". The artist was Anthony Van Strauhal, also known as Tony Van Strauhal. This view is of proposed new addition to adult area and shows red tile roof that was not budgeted by City Council. Exterior view.

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Date: Original rendering dated 1993 by artist

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Date: Original rendering dated 1993 by artist

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999; Van Strauhal, Anthony (Tony)

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 1357

Collection: Photographs

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View of guests and staff at an Author's Tea. Back row: Library Board Member Mrs. John P. Ross, City Librarian Louise DuMond, Library Board Member Helen Kinnison. Front row: author Margaret Richardson, Children's Librarian Mary Louise Fitts, author Hannah Smith. Mrs. Richardson lived in Arcadia and wrote SEVEN LITTLE PIFFLESNIFFS.

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Date: 1952

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Date: 1952

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1930-1959; DuMond, Louise; Fitts, Mary Louise; Smith, Hannah; Arcadia Authors-Richardson, Margaret; Kinnison, Helen; Ross, Mrs. John P.

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 299

Collection: Photographs

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The Burnell estate is shown, heavily covered with what appears to be ivy growing one side of the front of the house. This was the home of George Edwin Burnell, author, lecturer and philosopher. The estate was built 1910-1912 and razed in 1961. It was located at 290 West Foothill Blvd., and encompassed 7 acres.

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Date: unknown

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Date: unknown

Subjects: Arcadia authors-Burnell, George Edwin; Foothill Boulevard

Physical Description: 8x10, 7x10 b&w

ID: 1371

Collection: Photographs

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View inside Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road shortly before the start of construction for the 1995/96 expansion/remodel project. This photo is of the old reference desk before the remodel. The core reference collection is seen behind the semi-circular woodgrain desk.

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Date: 1995

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Date: 1995

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1459

Collection: Photographs

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Arcadia postcard collection. Postcards collected in a white 3-ring binder on Shelf G3 in the History Room. Shown by appointment.

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Date: Unknown

Date: Unknown

Subjects: Arcadia, California; Arcadia City Hall; Arcadia Public Library; Baldwin Lake; Baldwin Ranch; Coach Barn; Community Church, Arcadia, Calif.; Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel; Eaton's Santa Anita Restaurant; Eucalyptus trees; Flowers; Hugo Reid Adobe; Los Angeles State and County Arboretum; Mount Wilson; Peacocks; Peafowl; Plants; Queen Anne Cottage; Ramada Inn; Rancho Santa Anita; Round Up Motel; Santa Anita Depot; Santa Anita Park; Santa Anita Fashion Park; Santa Anita Racetrack; Shopping malls; Trams; Trees; Woman's Club, Arcadia, Calif.

Collection: Photographs

Vi Chaffers, Children's Librarian, admiring some of art work from Arcadia School's annual art exhibit held at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road.

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Date: May 1972

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Date: May 1972

Subjects: Chaffers, Vi; Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w vertical

ID: 360

Collection: Photographs

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Author and illustrator Leo Politi talks to children in Children's Room, Arcadia Public Library, 25 N. First Avenue. Children's Librarian Marjorie Hickerson (later, Phelps) is standing in white dress by easel.

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Date: 1954

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Date: 1954

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1930-1959; Phelps, Marjorie

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 303

Collection: Photographs

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Patrons studying at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. Two boys and one girl at a table, one additional girl is in the stacks selecting a book.

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Date: April 1970

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Date: April 1970

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989

Physical Description: 7 3/4 x 6 b&w

ID: 343

Collection: Photographs

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Arcadia postcard collection. Postcards collected in a green 3-ring binder on Shelf G3 in the History Room. Shown by appointment.

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Date: Unknown

Date: Unknown

Subjects: Arcadia, California; Arcadia Methodist Hospital; Arcadia Music Mart; Arcadia Public Library; Arcadia Station-Santa Fe Railway; Baldwin Lake; Baldwin Ranch; Baldwin Ranch Cabin; Baldwin Ranch Cottage; Baldwin Ranch entrance gate; Chamber pots; City Seal-Community of Homes; Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel; Flowers; Horses and horse racing; Hugo Reid Adobe; Los Angeles State and County Arboretum; Los Angeles State and County Arboretum-Peacock Pavilion building; Methodist Hospital of Southern California; Mr. Snack; Old San Gabriel Mission Bell; Peacocks; Peafowl; Plants; Pony Express Museum; Queen Anne Cottage; Rancho Santa Anita; Rose trees; Santa Anita Avenue; Santa Anita Church; Santa Anita Depot; Santa Anita Park; Santa Anita Fashion Park; Santa Anita Racetrack; Selmer Collection; Sheep; Shopping malls; Trams; Trees; Valley National Bank; Westerner Hotel (Best Western); W. Parker Lyon

Collection: Photographs

1728a. Arcadia Public Library exterior front. 1728b. Arcadia Public Library exterior front. 1728c. Arcadia Public Library west side of building. 1728d. Arcadia Public Library bus stop waiting area

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Date: June 18, 2004

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Date: June 18, 2004

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library 2000-2009

Physical Description: Assorted color printed on 8.5 x 11" sheet of paper

ID: 1728

Collection: Photographs

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Three staff members pictured preparing books in technical department work area of Arcadia Public Library, 25 N. First Avenue. Left to right: Hazel Bolton, Eleanor Gilbert, Lilian (Vi) Mahr (Chaffers).

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Date: c.1963

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Date: c.1963

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-1930-1959; Bolton, Hazel; Chaffers, Vi; Gilbert, Eleanor

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 350

Collection: Photographs

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Photocopy machine for public at Arcadia Public Library.

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Date: c.1961

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Date: c.1961

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1961-1989

Physical Description: 3x5 color

ID: 1515

Collection: Photographs

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A skewed view of the front of Arcadia Public Library. This is the north side of the library building, facing Duarte Road. Boy stands under the arch that reads: Arcadia Public Library.

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Date: circa 2000

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Date: circa 2000

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Physical Description: 6 x 3.5 color

ID: 1745

Collection: Photographs

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James Jeffries, well known boxer is shown in defensive stance. He is known to have visited Arcadia as reported in a 1904 newspaper -- and possible to have fought here.

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Date: c.1900

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Date: c.1900

Subjects: Sports figures; Jeffries, James

Physical Description: 7x10 b&w

ID: 1091

Collection: Photographs

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Copy Room at the Arcadia Public Library as it appeared shortly after the Library remodel/renovation. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

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Date: slide set compiled in 1997

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Date: slide set compiled in 1997

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Physical Description: 4X6 color

ID: 1670

Collection: Photographs

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Four women standing in a bay window area of the Arcadia Public Library at 25 N. First Avenue. Left to right: Library staff Mary Lou Harbin, Madeline Hopps, children's author Margaret Richardson, and library staff June Davies. Mrs. Richardson lived in Arcadia and wrote SEVEN LITTLE PIFFLESNIFFS.

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Color spanshot of Arcadia author Robert Shortell.

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Photo of Arcadia Author William K. Summers, M.D. He is shown wearing a suit and tie.

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Portrait of local author Jack Cummings

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View inside Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road shortly before the start of construction for the 1995/96 expansion/remodel project. This photo is of the old reference desk before the remodel. The core reference collection is seen behind the semi-circular woodgrain desk.

Images

Arcadia postcard collection. Postcards collected in a white 3-ring binder on Shelf G3 in the History Room. Shown by appointment.

Vi Chaffers, Children's Librarian, admiring some of art work from Arcadia School's annual art exhibit held at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road.

Images

Author and illustrator Leo Politi talks to children in Children's Room, Arcadia Public Library, 25 N. First Avenue. Children's Librarian Marjorie Hickerson (later, Phelps) is standing in white dress by easel.

Images

Patrons studying at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. Two boys and one girl at a table, one additional girl is in the stacks selecting a book.

Images

Arcadia postcard collection. Postcards collected in a green 3-ring binder on Shelf G3 in the History Room. Shown by appointment.

1728a. Arcadia Public Library exterior front. 1728b. Arcadia Public Library exterior front. 1728c. Arcadia Public Library west side of building. 1728d. Arcadia Public Library bus stop waiting area

Images

Three staff members pictured preparing books in technical department work area of Arcadia Public Library, 25 N. First Avenue. Left to right: Hazel Bolton, Eleanor Gilbert, Lilian (Vi) Mahr (Chaffers).

Images

Photocopy machine for public at Arcadia Public Library.

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A skewed view of the front of Arcadia Public Library. This is the north side of the library building, facing Duarte Road. Boy stands under the arch that reads: Arcadia Public Library.

Images

James Jeffries, well known boxer is shown in defensive stance. He is known to have visited Arcadia as reported in a 1904 newspaper -- and possible to have fought here.

Images

Copy Room at the Arcadia Public Library as it appeared shortly after the Library remodel/renovation. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

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