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Dorothy Cunningham "Around Arcadia" columns 1991-2010

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Dorothy Cunningham columns, articles, clippings from Arcadia Tribune (and various other newspaper names after Arcadia Tribune folded). Index of articles, biography of Dorothy Cunningham, and obituary. Dorothy Cunningham born 1919 and died 2017. She lived in Arcadia 1959-2017 and wrote about her adv…
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Dorothy Cunningham columns, articles, clippings from Arcadia Tribune (and various other newspaper names after Arcadia Tribune folded). Index of articles, biography of Dorothy Cunningham, and obituary. Dorothy Cunningham born 1919 and died 2017. She lived in Arcadia 1959-2017 and wrote about her adventures and local social events. In March 1995, she was named Arcadia Woman of Achievement by AAUW (Association of American University Women).
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Dorothy Cunningham "Around Arcadia" columns 1991-2010
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 130
Shelf Number
Shelf H25
Item ID
493AF
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Artists

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1. "Arcadia honors historical aide (Lenz)." News clip, March 1, 1968. 2. "Edna Lenz will exhibit." News clip, no date. 3. "Third annual Arcadia spring flower show and art festival." News photo, April 14, 1967. 4. "Arcadia woodcrafter Kenneth Rucker." News clip, February 22, 1969. 5. "Artist ga…
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1. "Arcadia honors historical aide (Lenz)." News clip, March 1, 1968.
2. "Edna Lenz will exhibit." News clip, no date.
3. "Third annual Arcadia spring flower show and art festival." News photo, April 14, 1967.
4. "Arcadia woodcrafter Kenneth Rucker." News clip, February 22, 1969.
5. "Artist gains inspiration from study (Grippa)." News clip, October 6, 1974.
6. "Meyer Piet, manufacturer." Newsclip, February 4, 1969.
7. "Elsie Porri exhibits." News clip, January 26, 1967.
8. "Arcadia painter of horse portraits." Typed handout, no date.
9. "Arcadia metalsmith (Roysher)." News clip, September 19, 1974.
10. "He goes beyond the surface (Portanova)." News clip, March 12, 1967.
11. "Exhibition of horse photography at Arcadia Library (Bert Thayer)." Typed publicity handout, no date.
12. "Welder discovers new art medium (UHL)." News clip, February, 1, 1968.
13. "Local artist makes his living (Houbein)." News clip, July 9, 1973.
14. "The portrait sculpture of Joseph Portanova." Reprint from American Artist, January 1965. Original and acid-free copy.
15. "Portanova creates Kennedy portrait." News clip, no date.
16. "Inspiration is sought (Grippa)." News clip, May 12, 1974.
17. Grippa publicity. Handout, no date.
18. "H.R. etched in silver - Royser." News clip, February 12, 1967.
19. "Arcadia artist brings her flair (Kaffy Reinhardt)." News clip, January 5, 1978.
20. "Clarence Fawcett's adventuresome life." News clip, September 16, 1974?
21. "Edna Lenz, artist, buried." Pasadena Star News, October 17, 1981, p.B-7.
22. "Woodcarving gives Arcadian pleasure, relaxation (Meyer Piet)." News clip and photo, News-Post, March 17, 1970.
23. Letter from Deloris Harris, February 25, 1993, to Arcadia Library, regarding local artist Muriel Josef George (known as Josef). Enclosed, a copy of an article on Josef from the Antique Trader Weekly, Dubuque, Iowa, April 8, 1992.
24. "Edna Lenz, exponent of living." Arcadia News-Post, no date.
25. "Huristone Fairchild painting brilliant desert oils in Double Drive studio." Arcadia Tribune, April 3, 1947, p.1.
26. "Desert painter returns to his Arcadia studio (Huristone Fairchild)." Arcadia Tribune, August 28, 1947, p.1.
27. "Louise S. Lewis will exhibit paintings in women's clubhouse" Arcadia Tribune, May 15, 1947.
28. Information from Social Security Death Index re: Justine Wishek, taken from Internet August, 1997.
29. Information from Social Security Death Index re: Edna Lenz, taken from Internet August, 1997.
30. E-mail regarding George Lowell Young and his black and white linoleum block reproduction of Leonardo da Vinci's canvas, "The Last Supper."
31. Arcadia artist paints nature in realistic light. (Ruo Li) Pasadena Star News CHEERS! section December 29, 2000.
32. Biographical brief of Ben Abril, written by Jerome Selmer. 2000.
33. Maynard Dixon, 71, muralist in the West. NY Times November 15, 1946 p. 23:2.
34. Noted artist Maynard Dixon dies. LA Times November 15, 1946 pt.I p.2:2.
35. "Artwork by local artist Ben Abril on display." Jerry and Doris Selmer presented the Arcadia Public Library a poster-print of the "Queen Anne Cottage" by artist Ben Abril. Article includes biographical information. Arcadia Weekly, November 11-17, 1999, p. 21.
36. Mid Valley Arts League has presented the award winning painting from its recent Anniversary Show to the Arcadia Public Library. The painting was created by Jack Sheppard, well-known San Gabriel Valley artist. Photo of Assistant Librarian Kent Ross accepting painting from Jack Sheppard. News clip, no date or source given.
37. Bookmark with painting by Rosemary Reuter of the Arcadia City Library, 1924, shown on it.
38. Information compiled by the MCLS Reference Service on the artist/sculptor Preston Prescott and his work on the Hugo Reid Family statue. May 22, 2003. (Sculpture moved in 2003 from Arcadia County Park to the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum.)
39. Obituary for Preston Prescott, sculptor of the Hugo Reid Family statue. Santa Cruz Sentinel. January 4, 1988, p. A-10.
40. List from the Tobey C. Moss Gallery of exhibitions, murals for public buildings, corporate collections and published works by Jay Rivkin, designer of the tile mosaics (tile murals) at City Hall depicting Arcadia's history and the "Blind Justice" mosaic located next to the front entrance of the Arcadia Police Department. June 12, 2003. Images of the "Blind Justice" mosaic and artist Jay Rivkin. August 21, 2003. (See also photo-documentation notebook in Arcadia History Room : R 363.2 A City of Arcadia A.P.D. Tile Mural)
41. Great Moments in the Theatre. Three programs: Forty-Fourth Year, 2001-2002 Season, Forty-Fifth Year, 2002-2003 Season, and Forty-Sixth Year, 2003-2004 Season. Includes biographical information on page 11 for Arcadia actor Allan Gruener.
42. Digital photo of peacock statue placed on fountain at Arcadia County Park and biographical information with portfolio booklet on David Chapple, the sculptor of the peacock. August 5, 2003.
43. Internationally known artist, Jia Lu, sets up shop in Arcadia. Sunday Star, January 5, 2003, page 1.
44. Obituary for Justine Wishek. Arcadia Tribune, December 13, 1984, p. C8.
45. Staff report memorandum to Mayor and City Council from William R. Kelly, City Manager regarding Peacock Corner--Phase II. Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement in the amount of $30,000 with Chapple Design Studio for the creation of Peacock Corner--Phase II Peacock Sculpture. Artist is David Chapple. Memo dated January 7, 2003.
46. Postcard promoting book Santa Anita Morning Rhapsody by Karen S. Davis, a photographer from Burbank, CA. (2 copies).
47. Memo from Don Penman to Mayor and City Council dated December 21, 1999. Subject: Report and recommendation to authorize the city manager to enter into a professional services agreement in the amount of $16,500 with Paul Tzanetopoulos for public art work on the rail bridge at Huntington Drive and Second Avenue.
48. "Library group will present watercolors: $3,600 spent to purchase and prepare art depicting landmarks in Valley (by Lenz and Wishek)" Los Angeles Times, November 9, 1967.
49. California State Library Foundation Bulletin, Number 63, Summer 1998. Features articles about the Maynard Dixon murals formerly at Anoakia, later installed at California State Library. With correspondence from Gary F. Kurutz, Curator of Special Collections at the California State Library.
50.The Capitol Extension Group by Dorothy Regnery, an article from the California State Library Foundation Bulletin, Issue #69, Fall 2000/Winter 2001 with pictures of Maynard Dixon murals at the California State Library.
51. History on the Walls: the Maynard Dixon and Frank Van Sloun Murals in the California State Library by Donald J. Hagerty. An article from the California State Library Foundation Bulletin, Issue #69, Fall 2000/Winter 2001.
52. Photocopy of a crayon sketch drawing of Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin by Maynard Dixon. Excerpt appeared in the publication Standard Oil Bulletin, June, 1919. See also VF "Elias J. Lucky Baldwin" for entire article.
53. Biography of Greg Spalenka, printed March 28, 2008 from Website at http://www.spalenka.com. He was born in Arcadia and illustrated the book The Eyes of the Unicorn by Teresa Bateman. This book is in our Arcadia Authors section under S.
54. Terry Miller, photographer, image files. Finding aid to digital photos on DVD and CD-R for READ posters and other images. Disks are stored in black Arcadia History Room Media Box.
55. Holiday notecard designed and painted by Rosemary Reuter, 2008.
56."From Packhorse to packard: Maynard Dixon's paintings chronicle transportation in the American West," by John Ott, Westways, January/February 2009.
57. J + K Gallery: Artistic Process on display at gallery at 524 South First Avenue in Arcadia, featuring art by Andy Carey, Dilara Arin, Eunice San Miguel, Frances Muenzer, Hollis Hart, Jolene Lai, Kenny Harris, Nigel Sanders, Nikki Mull, Orion Fisher and Yasemin Baran. Ophelia Lee and Eunice San Miguel in photograph. The Weekly Star, September 16, 2010.
58. "Home" a documentary about the importance of the public library in the homeless community in Downtown Los Angeles, 29 minutes. A film by Emily-Rose Wagner, an Arcadia resident. This item is a DVD in the black Arcadia History Room Media Box.
59. Biography of Jay Rivkin, 1916-2006. She is the artist who created the murals at Arcadia City Hall (restored in 2013) and the "Blind Justice" tile mosaic that used to be at Arcadia Police Department (torn down). From the Tobey C. Moss Gallery website at www.tobeycmossgallery.com. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
60. Brochure from the historic tour of the Stanley Mosk Library and Courts Building at 914 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814. Page 6 has information about Maynard Dixon's Plains Indian murals that were given to the State Library in 1996 by the last owner of the Anoakia mansion.
61. Assorted blank notecards with silkscreened artwork depicting Arcadia places by Edna Lenz and Justine Wishek, 1950s, signed by artist.
62. Artist Lannea G. Melzian, painted "Arboretum Peacock" (in memory of J. Lyle Cunningham) and "Santa Anita Depot," both stored in flat files in History Room. Obituary from San Gabriel Valley Tribune, August 10, 2016.
63. Artist Mr. Zhuang Liwei wrote out the poem The River Journey from White King City (by Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai) in calligraphy and it is part of the Gilb Museum collection. This is the English translation of the poem. January 25, 2018.
64. Photographer Craig P. Barrows, Arcadia High School class of 2007 page from yearbook and 7-page copy of pictorial article "Flowers in a new light," proof from National Geographic, October 2018.
65. John F. Martin exhibited Arcadia Eats: Then & Now in the library exhibit hall during October 2022 for our Arcadia Eats program. Three items: Gallery Guide, which includes artist statement and biography. Postcard "Recalling the day: old school Arcadia." Postcard art classes at John Martin's Pasadena Atelier art studio.
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Artists
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16AF
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Library-Local Historical Paintings

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1. "Historical Art of Valley." Arcadia Tribune, November 10, 1967. Two copies. 2. "Gallery Guide." Guide to historic paintings, eleven pages. Two copies. 3. Invitation to presentation of paintings, November 12, 1967. Copy of brochure, two pages. 4. "Library group will present water colors." Los Ang…
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1. "Historical Art of Valley." Arcadia Tribune, November 10, 1967. Two copies.
2. "Gallery Guide." Guide to historic paintings, eleven pages. Two copies.
3. Invitation to presentation of paintings, November 12, 1967. Copy of brochure, two pages.
4. "Library group will present water colors." Los Angeles Times, November 9, 1967.
5. "Historical paintings for." Arcadia Tribune, November 6, 1967.
6. "Presentation of historical art to be made today" Arcadia Tribune, November 12, 1967.
7. Edna Lenz and Justine Wishek watercolors. Oral history regarding their 100 watercolors donated to the Arcadia Library from the Friends of the Library. Undated.
8. Appraisal of Lenz/Wishek paintings by Poulson Galleries, December 1996. Original and acid-free copy.
9. "Library to keep Lenz/Wishek Watercolor Collection." Arcadia Weekly, March 27, 1997, page 24.
10. Photo of display rack used to display Lenz/Wishek paintings in the late 1960s-1970s.
11. "Agreement of Sale." Copy of contract of sale of paintings to the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library by Mrs. Edna B. Lenz and Mrs. Justine J. Wishek. Total amount $2,000. Witnessed and executed August 2nd, 1966. (Original in file cabinet)
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Library-Local Historical Paintings
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144AF
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Arcadia Chinese Association

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Arcadia Chinese Association Yearbooks can be found in basement box 114. 1. Arcadia Chinese Association June, 2010 newsletter with words from Pearl Chen, Polly Ho and Mayor Peter Amundson. 2. Moon Festival Fundraising Gala program, October 3, 2009. 3. Installation ceremony of 2010-2011 officers and …
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Arcadia Chinese Association Yearbooks can be found in basement box 114.
1. Arcadia Chinese Association June, 2010 newsletter with words from Pearl Chen, Polly Ho and Mayor Peter Amundson.
2. Moon Festival Fundraising Gala program, October 3, 2009.
3. Installation ceremony of 2010-2011 officers and board of directors, June 29, 2010. President Edward Wong.
4a. Invitation and 4b. Program "Installation ceremony of 2011-2012 Officers and Board of Directors." President Josephine Louie.
5. Arcadia Chinese Association newsletter, July 2011.
6. Autumn Nite Fever Annual Fundraising Gala 2011, November 5, 2011 program and ticket.
7. "Get to Know You" program and invitation. Installation ceremony of 2012-2013 officers and board of directors, June 29, 2012. President Joanna Liang. Mission statement.
8. September 2012 newsletter. Editor Alice Wang.
9. ACA 30th anniversary fundraising gala invitation and program. November 10, 2012.
10. "Get to Know You" program and invitation. Installation ceremony of 2013-2014 officers and board of directors, June 29, 2012. President Joanna Liang serves her second term.
11. Arcadia Chinese Association newsletter, July 2013.
12. 2013 annual fundraising gala program. December 21, 2013.
13. 32nd Annual Fundraising Gala program, invitation and ticket. November 1, 2014.
14. Arcadia Chinese Association officers July 2015-June 2016, group photo on card stock Francine Chiu, Shelley Liu, Lily Lam, Ricky Lau, Jenny Kao, Cindy Cheung, Diana Chang, Melissa Cheng, Beryl Bai.
15.Moon Festival flyer, September 30, 2023.
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Arcadia Chinese Association
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292AF
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Arcadia Chinese Association Yearbooks

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Arcadia Chinese Association Yearbooks. Arcadia Chinese Association Year Book: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 ( "Happy Birthday Arcadia" on front cover), 2006, 2009-2010, 2011-2012, 2012-2013 (30 year anniversary 1982-2012), 2013-2014, 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2017-2018 (35th year), 2018 (36th year), 2019, 2…
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Arcadia Chinese Association Yearbooks. Arcadia Chinese Association Year Book: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 ( "Happy Birthday Arcadia" on front cover), 2006, 2009-2010, 2011-2012, 2012-2013 (30 year anniversary 1982-2012), 2013-2014, 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2017-2018 (35th year), 2018 (36th year), 2019, 2021-2022 (39th year), 2022-2023.
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Arcadia Chinese Association Yearbooks
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 114
Shelf Number
Shelf H6
Item ID
427AF
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American Association of University Women (AAUW)Arcadia Branch Collection

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American Association of University Women (AAUW)-Arcadia Branch Collection, 1950-2000s. The Arcadia branch of AAUW was founded in 1950 and disbanded in 2016. Second of three boxes. Subject Files: AAUW Pamphlets AAUW Related Articles Branch Audits Branch Awards Budgets Correspondence Festive Fair Fu…
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American Association of University Women (AAUW)-Arcadia Branch Collection, 1950-2000s. The Arcadia branch of AAUW was founded in 1950 and disbanded in 2016. Second of three boxes. Subject Files: AAUW Pamphlets AAUW Related Articles Branch Audits Branch Awards Budgets Correspondence Festive Fair Fundraisers Historian Reports International Federation of University Women Los Angeles District Los Angeles Olympics: EFP Fundraising Project Meeting Sites Membership Membership Surveys Minutes (3 files) Museum Site President’s File (2 files) President’s Mailing Press Releases 1992-2016 Programs Public Policy Social Issues State Conventions Stationery & Printing (letterhead) Taxes Tech Trek 2001-2016 Treasurer’s Reports Tri-District Conference United Nations Woman of Achievement Women’s Work/Women’s Worth
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American Association of University Women (AAUW)Arcadia Branch Collection
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 110B
Shelf Number
Shelf H25
Item ID
421AF
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American Association of University Women (AAUW) - Arcadia Branch Collection

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This box is missing as of early 2023 (this note written on 4/12/2023). American Association of University Women (AAUW)-Arcadia Branch Collection, 1950-2000s. The Arcadia branch of AAUW was founded in 1950 and disbanded in 2016. Subject Files: 1. Slides, November 1967, Festive Fair Christmas Event …
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This box is missing as of early 2023 (this note written on 4/12/2023). American Association of University Women (AAUW)-Arcadia Branch Collection, 1950-2000s. The Arcadia branch of AAUW was founded in 1950 and disbanded in 2016. Subject Files: 1. Slides, November 1967, Festive Fair Christmas Event at Santa Anita Park 2. Slides, March 1983, Math & Science Career Conference 3. “Power of One Vote” poster, November 3, 1987, AAUW Voter Education Campaign 4. Proclamations from the City of Arcadia a. AAUW Action for Equity Week, March 11, 1980 b. Women’s History Week, February 23, 1982 c. AAUW Week, February 19, 1982 d. AAUW Week, March 9, 1983 e. AAUW Week, March 18, 1984 f. AAUW March 6, 1988 5. Award to the AAUW Arcadia Branch in appreciation for outstanding fundraising in per capita giving for 1980-1981, Given June 22, 1981. 6. Scrapbook of the AAUW-Arcadia Branch, 1967-1968, President Marjorie Thomas (Mrs. Frank Thomas). Includes pictures and news clippings. 7. Sharon Shuster audio cassette tape “Radical thoughts/outrageous acts.” Copyright 1992, 27 minutes. 8. AAUW Arcadia Branch rubber stamp
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American Association of University Women (AAUW) - Arcadia Branch Collection
Physical Description
Third of three boxes.
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 110C
Shelf Number
Shelf H11
Item ID
422AF
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Santa Anita Park-Oak Tree Racing Association

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note: For Pressbooks/Media Guide, see Arcadia History Box 46. 1. Oak Tree Meeting. Los Angeles Times March 17, 1969. 2. No horsing around at parimutuel window. Arcadia Tribune December 8, 1977. 3. Oak Tree - Santa Anita. Promotional brochure for October 8 - November 7, 1976. 4. $350,000 N…
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note: For Pressbooks/Media Guide, see Arcadia History Box 46.
1. Oak Tree Meeting. Los Angeles Times March 17, 1969.
2. No horsing around at parimutuel window. Arcadia Tribune December 8, 1977.
3. Oak Tree - Santa Anita. Promotional brochure for October 8 - November 7, 1976.
4. $350,000 National Thoroughbred Championship. Brochure outlining conditions of race and offering histories of those horses invited. November 1, 1975.
5. Oak Tree's 1981 Season to be longest, richest ever. Arcadia Tribune special supplement September 27, 1981.
6. Oak Tree Racing Association. Brown-covered pictorial brochure with background of each Board Member. 1981.
7. The Breeders Cup, October 19-30, 1986. Published as a special supplement to the Star News and Foothill Inter-City newspapers.
8. 20th Anniversary Breeders' Cup event ticket holder. Oak Tree at Santa Anita, October 25, 2003.
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Santa Anita Park-Oak Tree Racing Association
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204AF
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Santa Anita Park – Oak Tree Racing Association.

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Santa Anita Park – Oak Tree Racing Association. Press Books/Yearbooks/Media Guides/Paddock. 1972 -
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Santa Anita Park – Oak Tree Racing Association. Press Books/Yearbooks/Media Guides/Paddock. 1972 -
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Santa Anita Park – Oak Tree Racing Association.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 46
Shelf Number
Shelf C2
Item ID
356AF
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American Association of University Women (AAUW) - Arcadia Branch Collection

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Start Date
1950
End Date
2016
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American Association of University Women (AAUW)-Arcadia Branch Collection, 1950-2000s The Arcadia branch of AAUW was founded in 1950 and disbanded in 2016. First of three boxes. Chronological Folders 1950-2000s AAUW Bulletin (newsletter), Arcadia Branch 1950-1971 (various months and missing years)…
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1950
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2016
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American Association of University Women (AAUW)-Arcadia Branch Collection, 1950-2000s
The Arcadia branch of AAUW was founded in 1950 and disbanded in 2016. First of three boxes. Chronological Folders 1950-2000s
AAUW Bulletin (newsletter), Arcadia Branch 1950-1971 (various months and missing years) The folder for each fiscal year (July through June) 1972-2000, may contain the following items (some items and months may be missing): Bulletin (newsletter) Membership directory Annual report Installation program pamphlet Newsletters AAUW Arcadia Jan 2009-May/June 2015 AAUW Arcadia Branch membership directories 2001-2004
Misc. booklets-AAUW and other women’s organizations
Misc. news clippings
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American Association of University Women (AAUW)
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 110A
Shelf Number
Shelf H25
Item ID
420AF
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Arcadia Performing Arts Center (Auditorium)

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1. Program. Arcadia Unified School District presents: Student Showcase, October 18-20, 2012 at the new Arcadia Performing Arts Center. Includes history of the building project, floor plan, and information about inaugural concert with Paul Anka. 2. Ribbon cutting ceremony and program, October 18, 20…
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1. Program. Arcadia Unified School District presents: Student Showcase, October 18-20, 2012 at the new Arcadia Performing Arts Center. Includes history of the building project, floor plan, and information about inaugural concert with Paul Anka.
2. Ribbon cutting ceremony and program, October 18, 2012, for the Arcadia Performing Arts Center at Arcadia High School, including floor plan. (2 copies). With invitation.
3. List of inaugural events at the new Arcadia Performing Arts Center. Email dated October 3, 2012.
4. What happened to auditorium money? A history of fundraising efforts over the years from 1977 to current, for building a performing arts center auditorium. Advocates of it were Charles Gilb, Gloria Horstman, Joe Sargis, Gary Kovacic, George Fasching, Craig Lucas, John Murphy, Mickey Segal. Arcadia Weekly, January 26, 2012.
5. Invitation to the inaugural concert and benefit at the Performing Arts Center, on the campus of Arcadia High School, 180 Campus Drive, October 27, 2012. Two copies.
6. Program from The Drowsy Chaperone, the first musical by the Arcadia High School Theatre Department to be presented at the new Performing Arts Center, March 21-23, 2013. Director Steven Volpe.
7. Program from The Man Who Came to Dinner, November 14-16, 2013.
8. Poster of 4 musical acts performing in 2014: Air Supply, America, Susan Egan, The Temptations.
9. Program and postcard advertisement for "Alice in Wonderland, November 20-22, 2014.
10. Arcadia Stage Presents "Curtains." Director Steven Volpe, Musical Director Dr. Stephen Pu. March 20-22, 2014.
11. Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation 2014-2015 Season brochure.
12. Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation 2015-2016 Season brochure.
13. A) Arcadia Performing Arts Center 2015 season poster Three Dog Night, Four Tops, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Dick Fox's Doo Wop Extravaganza. B) 2015-2016 season poster Abbamania and Night Fever, Herb Albert & Lani Hall, Hiroshima, Daniel Ho.
14. Arcadia Stage presents Thoroughly Modern Millie, a musical. March 17-28, 2016. Program and postcard.
15. Arcadia Stage Theatre Company presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory program. November 15, 2018-November 17, 2018. Produced by Steven Volpe, directed by Whitney Labarge, Musical Director Stephen Pu.
16. Maki Hsieh is honored 22nd District's Woman of the Year, by May S. Ruiz, Arcadia Weekly, May 15, 2019.
17. Double sided poster for concerts 1. American in the Valley: James Garner's Tribute to Johnny Cash, June 22, 2019. 2. Makoto Taiko "Momentum 20th Anniversary Concert," June 8, 2019 and June 9, 2019, featuring Shoji Kameda, Koji Nakamura, Rachel Radich, Kozue Matsumoto.
18.Identification tag for Arcadia Lunar New Year Festival, 2019 (Chinese holiday). 2019 Team. Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation.
19.Arcadia Stage Theatre Company: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow [program]. November 16, 2023, November 17, 2023, and November 18, 2023. Written and directed by Whitney LaBarge, Choreographer, Jean Michelle Sayeg, Musical director, Allen Everman.
20.Arcadia Stage Theatre Company: Legally Blonde, the Musical [program]. March 14, 2024, March 15, 2024, and March 16, 2024. Directed by Steven Volpe, Choreographer, Jean Michelle Sayeg, Musical director, Allen Everman.
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Arcadia Performing Arts Center (Auditorium)
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Water

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1. Sierra Madre water history by C.W. Jones. Chapter from ANNALS OF EARLY SIERRA MADRE, E.B. Bowen, compiler. R979.493B 2. Water resources and irrigation on an old rancho by Sherri Berglund. Lasca Leaves article, Spring 1964. 3. History of Arcadia water goes back to rancho days. news clip, A…
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1. Sierra Madre water history by C.W. Jones. Chapter from ANNALS OF EARLY SIERRA MADRE, E.B. Bowen, compiler. R979.493B
2. Water resources and irrigation on an old rancho by Sherri Berglund. Lasca Leaves article, Spring 1964.
3. History of Arcadia water goes back to rancho days. news clip, Arcadia Tribune, February 4, 1973; p. 1.
4. Remember when. news clip re: Arcadia water. August 3, 1934.
5. Article on Sierra Madre Water Company and Lucky Baldwin from THE MARCHING YEARS by Norman Bridge; published 1920 and borrowed from the State Library.
6. Baldwin estate will quit serving water. San Francisco Call, May 1, 1916.
7. Asks Commission to end water supply. news clip May 1, 1916.
8. Arcadia goes dry both inside and out. news clip April 29, 1916.
9. Rates boosted. Arcadia Journal June 21, 1919.
10. Road to Lucky's rancho awash with quest for precious water. Arcadia Tribune September 14, 1978.
11. Road to Lucky's rancho awash with lure of water. Arcadia Tribune April 30, 1978.
12. Concerning irrigation. Hand copied news clip from Sierra Madre Vista setting down rules for irrigation. June 28, 1889.
13. At the Huntington Library in the Rare Book Room (Item #442359) is a copy of the bylaws of the Santa Anita Water Company. Noted April 1979.
14. Water rate may jump 6.3%. Arcadia Tribune March 8, 1979.
15. Water -- long-time problem of the City. Arcadia Tribune March 23, 1950.
16. Santa Anita Company and Baldwin Systems. U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey, Water Supply Paper #219, "Ground Waters and Irrigation Enterprises in Foothill Belt, Southern California" by Walter C. Mendenhall. 1908.
17. IRRIGATION IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, vol. II by William Hammond Hall. Copied from complete report loaned by Sandy Snider of the Arboretum. January 1981.
18. Water rate increase approved to finance long term facilities replacement programs. Flyer relative to approved 5% water rate increase by the Arcadia City Council July 6, 1993.
19. Letter to "Dear Water Consumer" from the City of Arcadia regarding mandatory water conservation plan, February 8, 1991.
20. Going with the flow - mandatory water rationing. L.A. Times (Home edition) February 7, 1991. copied from website.
21. City of Arcadia 1999 Annual Water Quality Report.
22. Storm Water Quality Management Program. 2002. Includes color photocopies on illicit connection/discharge to storm drains, development planning/construction, public agency activities, and public information.
23. City of Arcadia Year 2000 Consumer Confidence Report brochure on how the City of Arcadia provides the highest quality of drinking water and explains a few of the many steps taken to ensure and maintain that high quality.
24. City of Arcadia Year 2002 Consumer Confidence Report brochure on the quality of Arcadia's drinking water.
25. City of Arcadia 2003 Water Quality Report. Includes 2003 Water Quality Table and water saving tips.
26. City of Arcadia 2004 Water Quality Report. In English with some Chinese and Spanish text.
27. "Water Rights Settlement Effected." Sierra Madre and Arcadia end six-year dispute, agree that the water supply should be preserved and primarily used on land overlying the basin. News clipping, Pasadena Star News, April 3, 1930.
28. City of Arcadia 2005 Water Quality Report. Published by City of Arcadia, Public Works Services Department. In English with some Chinese text. (2 copies).
29. City of Arcadia 2006 Water Quality Report.
30. 2002-2003 Hydrologic Report in four parts 30a-30d. 30a. This coversheet shows Stream Gaging Station Information for the Arcadia Wash below Grand Avenue, Station # F317-R. Retrieved from Internet Website for the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works at http://ladpw.org, on August 21, 2007. 30b. Runoff Drainage-area/Cross-section map and report. 30c. Runoff Stream Gaging Station Peak Flow report covering seasons 1956 - 2003. 30d. Appendix GI - Hydrology Technical Report, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and Stormwater Monitoring Plan, etc., and 2006 Flow Rates for the Arcadia Wash at Grand Avenue.
31. 2002-2003 Hydrologic Report: Flood Control and Water Conservation. History of flood control and dams. Retrieved from Internet Website for the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works at http://ladpw.org, on August 21, 2007.
32. City of Arcadia Water Quality Report 2007.
33. City of Arcadia Water Quality Report 2008.
34. City of Arcadia Water Quality Report 2009. Water Quality Report 2014.
35. Sierra Madre and Arcadia engaged in water fight. Raymond Basin Management Board to look into boundary issue. Pasadena Star News, p. A3, March 14, 2014.
36. California water crisis: agencies offering public incentives to save. Pasadena Star News, March 17, 2014. By Steven Scauzillo. Compares water conservation and incentives of Southern California water districts.
37. Dredging, new pipeline proposed for Peck Road Park in Arcadia to San Gabriel River: construction of the $6.7 million project could start next year. An attempt to inject more water into the receding underground aquifer (California drought, water conservation), July 30, 2014. Retrieved from www.pasadenastarnews.com on August 11, 2014.
38. Arcadia spends $2 million to bank extra water supply, by Courtney Tompkins. Pasadena Star News, p. A8, April 9, 2015.
39. Arcadia Council tightens regulations on water usage, approves purchase of replacement water ahead of time. Arcadia Weekly, April 9, 2015.
40. Two articles about California water conservation and the San Gabriel Valley by Steve Scauzillo, Pasadena Star News, May 7, 2015. 1) San Gabriel Valley: tiered pricing, penalties and conservation techniques will be tried. 2) California mandatory water conservation measures in order to save 25%, better save than sorry. Arcadia needs to conserve 36%.
41. Arcadia's Drought: the time to conserve is now. 35% reduction of water use is required.
42. City of Arcadia 2016 Water Quality Report 2 c. City of Arcadia 2017 Water Quality Report.
43. Conditional approval for Arcadia REWMP Project Area. Revised Enhanced Watershed Management Plan. Arcadia Weekly, February 21, 2019. Retrieved from arcadiaweekly.com on May 11, 2019.
44. Arcadia water conservancy efforts help attain new heights of water storage. The state of Arcadia's water supply is good for now. Arcadia Weekly, June 6, 2019.
45. City of Arcadia 2018 Water Quality Report. City of Arcadia 2019 Water Quality Report. City of Arcadia 2020 Water Quality Report. City of Arcadia 2021 Water Quality Report. City of Arcadia 2022 Annual Water Quality Report.
46. San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority Annual Report 2022-2023.
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Water
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251AF
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Water Department

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1. Water official recalls Arcadia's dry years. News Post 7/21/70. 2. City of Arcadia Municipal Water Department - report of October 1959. 3. City of Arcadia Water Department brochure - June 1970. 4. Water Department. Information from City Newsletter - Summer 1974. 5. Local water system pass…
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1. Water official recalls Arcadia's dry years. News Post 7/21/70.
2. City of Arcadia Municipal Water Department - report of October 1959.
3. City of Arcadia Water Department brochure - June 1970.
4. Water Department. Information from City Newsletter - Summer 1974.
5. Local water system passes rigid test. Arcadia Tribune 1/24/74.
6. Arcadia water rate still one of lowest in Valley. Information from City Newsletter - Fall 1976.
7. Arcadia water safe. Arcadia Tribune 12/19/74.
8. Arcadia water quality. Page from City Newsletter - 1976?
9. City adopts water conservation plan. Page from City Newsletter - Fall 1977.
10. No troubled waters here. Arcadia Tribune 12/1/77.
11. City of Arcadia annual water report. 1974-75.
12. Notice of public hearing on proposed water and sewer rates, January 19, 2016.
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Water Department
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252AF
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Chinese calligraphy art by Mr. Yang Long

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Chinese calligraphy art by Arcadia author Mr. Yang Long. It reads “Good Fortune” and other characters bestow a blessing to the city of Arcadia. It was given to library director Jackie Faust-Moreno c. September, 2011.
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Chinese calligraphy art by Arcadia author Mr. Yang Long. It reads “Good Fortune” and other characters bestow a blessing to the city of Arcadia. It was given to library director Jackie Faust-Moreno c. September, 2011.
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Chinese calligraphy art by Mr. Yang Long
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 116
Shelf Number
Shelf H16
Item ID
429AF
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Subject Files
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Homeowners' Associations

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1. Information regarding formation of homeowners' association by William Woolard, Director of Planning. July 5, 1988. 2. Formation criteria and procedures for the establishment of a homeowners' association architectural review board by William Woolard, Director of Planning. July 5, 1988. 3. Res…
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1. Information regarding formation of homeowners' association by William Woolard, Director of Planning. July 5, 1988.
2. Formation criteria and procedures for the establishment of a homeowners' association architectural review board by William Woolard, Director of Planning. July 5, 1988.
3. Resolution Number 5426 ..... Setting forth criteria pertaining to the formation of any prospective or pending homeowners' association. July 19, 1988.
4. Ordinance Number 1889 ..... Authorizing establishment of homeowners' associations for application of the architectural design zone, and further authorizing promulgation of formation criteria by resolution. No date, received in Library July 22, 1988.
5. "The Peacock Call," published by Rancho Santa Anita Residents' Association. Spring 2000.
6. Highlands Home Owners Association newsletter. Fall 2000.
7. List of five single-family Homeowner's Association Areas with map. revised March 14, 2000.
8. Highlands Home Owners Association, Inc. newsletter. Spring 2001.
9. Highlands Home Owners Association, Inc. newsletter. Fall 2001.
10. Highlands Home Owners Association, Inc. newsletter. Spring 2002.
11. Highlands Home Owners Association, Inc. newsletter. Fall 2002.
12. "The Peacock Call" published by and for Rancho Santa Anita Residents' Association. Vol. XII - No. 6, October 1959.
13. "The Peacock Call" published by and for Rancho Santa Anita Residents' Association. Vol. XII - No. 7, December 1959.
14. "The Peacock Call" published by and for Rancho Santa Anita Residents' Association. Vol. XII - No. 9, February 1960.
15. Highland Home Owners Association, Inc. newsletter. Spring 2003.
16. Highland Home Owners Association, Inc. newsletter. Fall 2003.
17. Highland Home Owners Association Membership Application, letter from the Board of Directors, and the new Home Owners Guide for the Highlands. January 2004.
18. Highlands Home Owners Association, Inc. newsletter. Spring 2005
19. Highlands Home Owners Association, Inc. newsletter. Fall 2005
20. Highlands Home Owners Association, Inc. newsletter. Spring 2006
21. Highlands Home Owners Association, Inc. newsletter. Fall 2006
22. Highlands Home Owners Association, Inc. newsletter. Spring 2008
23. Highlands Home Owners Association, Inc. newsletter. Fall 2008
24. Arcadia Council to decide on Highlands Projects (1600 Highland Oaks Dr and 29 E. Orange Grove Ave) in re: design, size (mansion?), architectural review board. Arcadia Weekly, January 8, 2015.
25. Core issue behind "mansionization" by April Verlato. From Arcadiasbest.com, September 5, 2015. Also published in Mountain Views News, September 12, 2015.
26. Arcadia Highlands Home Owners Association Newsletter-4 items (Fall 2018, April 2018, December 2017, Fall 2017).
27. A. Arcadia Highlands Home Owners Association, newsletter. Spring/Summer 2022. B. Arcadia Highlands Home Owners Association President's message, 2020.
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Homeowners' Associations
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125AF
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Gruen Associates, Inc. Santa Anita Fashion Park

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1. Gruen Associates, Inc. Santa Anita Fashion Park. Bound plans and sketches.
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1. Gruen Associates, Inc. Santa Anita Fashion Park. Bound plans and sketches.
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Gruen Associates, Inc.
Santa Anita Fashion Park
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 38
Shelf Number
Shelf B7
Item ID
347AF
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Subject Files
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City of Arcadia- Arcadia Redevelopment Agency

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City of Arcadia – Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. Press clippings, 1962-1984.
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City of Arcadia – Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. Press clippings, 1962-1984.
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City of Arcadia- Arcadia Redevelopment Agency
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 91
Shelf Number
Shelf C6
Item ID
397AF
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Subject Files
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City of Arcadia -Arcadia Redevelopment Agency

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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…
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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.
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City of Arcadia -Arcadia Redevelopment Agency
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 92
Shelf Number
Shelf C6
Item ID
398AF
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Arcadia-Library-Arcadia Public Library Foundation

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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…
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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.
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Arcadia-Library-Arcadia Public Library Foundation
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287AF
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City of Arcadia Assessment Books of the Property in the City of Arcadia

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Start Date
1948
End Date
1954
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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…
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1948
End Date
1954
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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.
Subjects
City of Arcadia Assessment Books of the Property in the City of Arcadia
Physical Description
Ten books bound in ledgers
Location
Basement
Box Number
Boxes 101A through 101E
Shelf Number
Shelf H21 and Shelf H22
Item ID
408AF
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