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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
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) 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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Subject Files
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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
Collection
Subject Files
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Library (1961-1989)

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1. "Arcadia Public Library gets." News clip, undated. 2. "Tree expert donates." Arcadia Tribune, February 27, 1964. 3. "English chivalry book available." Arcadia Tribune, April 11, 1965. 4. Statement of the division of responsibilities between Board of Trustees and City Librarian. Two pages, un…
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1. "Arcadia Public Library gets." News clip, undated.
2. "Tree expert donates." Arcadia Tribune, February 27, 1964.
3. "English chivalry book available." Arcadia Tribune, April 11, 1965.
4. Statement of the division of responsibilities between Board of Trustees and City Librarian. Two pages, undated.
5. "Library adds valuable local (Background on gift of scrapbooks)." Arcadia Tribune, February 23, 1964.
6. "Patty Pratt memorial." Arcadia Tribune, September 23, 1965.
7. Research facts in Arcadian Room." Arcadia Tribune, February 27, 1964.
8. "Dissemination of free material." Policy statement adopted and reaffirmed, March 17, 1966.
9. "Arcadia Library gets rare Faraday," News clip, circa 1966.
10. "Gallery Guide." Guide to Lenz-Wishek paintings, 1967, eleven pages.
11. "Death of an Arcadia landmark." Arcadia Tribune, April 21, 1963.
12. "City historian Eberly." Arcadia Tribune, September 1, 1968.
13. "Arcadia Library boasts." News Post, February 1, 1969.
14. Circulation totals for Arcadia Library 1960-1985. Taken from minutes statistics of Library Board.
15. "Library display portal." Arcadia Tribune, December 28, 1969.
16. "Creative Arcadian exhibit." Arcadia Tribune, April 5, 1970.
17. "Arcadia Public Library to host open house." West Arcadia Hub Shopper, March 19, 1970.
18. "Poster winners named." Arcadia News Post, March 19, 1970.
19. Art and Lecture Room rules. Policy sheet on use, revised 1961, circa 1971.
20. "Library limits Arts Room use." News clip, circa 1970.
21. The Display Policy of the Arcadia Public Library. Circa 1970.
22. "Public Library Audiovisual unit may close." San Gabriel Valley Tribune, March 18, 1982.
23. "Library family of the year." Arcadia Tribune, February 15, 1970.
24. "50 Years." Brochure tracing 50 years of library history, 1970.
25. "Coots family."Arcadia Tribune, March 3, 1971.
26. "Reorganization saves books. (reflecting changes due to Proposition 13)." Arcadia Tribune, August 20, 1978.
27. City of Arcadia proclamation designating National Library Week in Arcadia, March 1971.
28. "Librarian forced to play babysitter." News clip, April 16, 1972.
29. 1972 Christmas bookmark. List of winners, December 1972.
30. "Board institutes new rules." Arcadia Tribune, April 30, 1972. Two copies.
31. "Unruly youths at Library." Los Angeles Times, May 2, 1972.
32. "Mementos of Arcadia at Library." Arcadia Tribune, July 30, 1978.
33. Procedure for handling book complaints. Policy as amended, March 17, 1966.
34. "You and your library." Promotional brochure for library, introducing a film made at Arcadia Public Library, circa 1962.
35. "Arcadia Library marks." Arcadia Tribune, April 16, 1962.
36. "Library marks third year." Arcadia Tribune, April 12, 1964.
37. "Judith Moore is appointed City Librarian." Arcadia Tribune, April 18, 1965.
38. "Public Library shows progress." Arcadia Tribune, April 14, 1963.
39. "Arcadia Public Library marks fourth anniversary." Arcadia Tribune, April 15, 1965.
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41. "Library ordinance gets first reading." Daily News Post, undated.
42. "Board to study new library rules." News clip, undated.
43. "Arcadia Kiwanis Club members presented a crepe myrtle tree." News photo, undated.
44. "Trees planted at library." Daily News Post, April 26, 1972.
45. "Library tackles mounting vandalism problem." Daily News Post, April 14, 1972.
46. "The Arcadia Public Library: it's a lot more than books." News clip, December 21, 1972. Two copies.
47. "Arcadians avid readers, City's Librarian reports." News clip, September 1974.
48. "Inflation hits Library's (pocket) book." Arcadia Tribune, August 1975.
49. "Librarian retires." News clip, undated.
50. "Library nears half-million in circulation." News clip, undated.
51. "Arcadia Library gets better than average rating." News clip, March 17, 1972.
52. "Library budget is submitted." News Post, May 18, 1971.
53. "Library to seek study of strengths and weaknesses." News clip, undated.
54. "Growth puts squeeze on Arcadia library." News clip, undated.
55. "Arcadia Library feted for its year of service." News clip, September 1975.
56. "Better school libraries may be drop reason." News clip, undated.
57. "Excuses - the library's heard them all." News clip, October 10, 1975.
58. "Odd bookmark collection shown." News clip, September 1974.
59. "Inflation, increased demands challenge library officials." Arcadia News Post, September 11, 1970.
60. "During 1969 Arcadia Public library cites increase in books and films." Arcadia News Post, January 20, 1970.
61. ""Library celebrates 50th year." Arcadia Tribune, April 12, 1970.
62. "Parents must learn public library not a babysitting agency." News clip, undated.
63. "Know your public library ... enjoy its many services." San Gabriel Valley Advertiser, April 16, 1969.
64. "Library finds wedding license - as a bookmark." News clip, October 1976.
65. "Information center defines Arcadia 'Community' Library." Arcadia Tribune, May 4, 1969.
66. "Arcadia Library - 50 years of service to the community." Arcadia Tribune, April 15, 1970.
67. Summary of the 1964 library survey.
68. "Shod feet requested in Arcadia Library." Star News, July 16, 1965. "Library Board Asks Voluntary Bare Feet Ban." Los Angeles Times, July 16, 1965.
69. "Did you know that ..." List of library services, circa 1977.
70. "100 attend microfilming campaign dinner." Arcadia Tribune, May 5, 1962.
71. "Annual book loss at $8,500." Arcadia Tribune, May 22, 1966.
72. "City presented library sundial." News clip, January 11, 1968.
73. "Audio-visual jump shown in library annual report." Arcadia Tribune, November 2, 1969.
74. News clips relating to budget squeeze and efforts to increase taxes to support library." Packet contains nine items. 1966-1967-1968.
75. Policy Manual of the Arcadia Public Library dated 1974; revised October 1975 and September 1984.
76. Certificate of Appreciation presented to Arcadia Public Library in recognition of the Library's participation in the IRS Library Program. April 1988.
77. Description of trees on Library grounds as of beginning of remodel/renovation in 1992.
78. Certificate presented by the California Association of Work Experience Educators in cooperation with Arcadia High School to the Arcadia Public Library in recognition for providing on-the-job training for work experience education students. n.d.
79. Certificate presented to the Arcadia Public Library by the Arcadia Associated Student Body for special recognition in providing assistance and materials for students at Arcadia High School. n.d.
80. "Three Cheers for Books, Arcadia Public Library Junior Reading Room Dedication Ceremony" program. Saturday, November 16, 1963.
81. Sign posted in Art & Lecture Room stating that it is unlawful for the room to be occupied by more than 165 persons. October 8, 1987.
82. Souvenir Bookmark showing library hours, address at 20 W. Duarte, and phone number Hillcrest 6-7111. Compliments of Arcadia Board of Realtors, 1961.
83. "Head of Arcadia Library named." Los Angeles Times, April 24, 1965. Judith Moore is head librarian succeeding Homer Fletcher.
84. "Librarian named." Los Angeles Times, September 23, 1965. Miss Lu Parish is public services librarian.
85. "Arcadia Library sets dress rules for students." Los Angeles Times, September 26, 1965.
86. "Film set for library." Los Angeles Times, December 17, 1965. Title: The Sea Around Us, available for loan, based on book by Rachel Carson.
87. "Film to screen." Los Angeles Times, March 9, 1966. Title: Village Beneath the Sea.
88. "Library film." Los Angeles Times, March 9, 1966. Title: The Hound that Thought he was a Raccoon.
89. "Family gets award for library use." Los Angeles Times, May 5, 1968.
90. "Arcadia gaining a new insight." Los Angeles Times, January 18, 1962. UCLA librarian Dr. Lawrence Clark Powell comes to speak at Arcadia Public Library.
91. "Row erupts in Arcadia over book termed 'blasphemous.' Los Angeles Times, November 29, 1962.
92. "Church's motion to ban book studied by board: controversy continues as popularity of Christ story soars among public." Los Angeles Times, December 6, 1962. The book in question is The Last Temptation of Christ.
93. "Controversial book ban recommended." Los Angeles Times, January 17, 1963.
94. "Public splits on book removal." Los Angeles Times, January 24, 1963.
95. Souvenir bookmark showing image of Arcadia Public Library, types and hours of service. Copyright 1961. Second copy, with letter.
96. Use Index Record cards from 1967-1970. 10 cards, assorted blue and green. These were kept in a pocket in each book, to record circulation statistics (how many times the item was checked out). Each card reads "Do Not Remove, 10 cent fee if lost."
97. Two 1980s era Arcadia Public Library cards, one belonging to Laura Lee, the other to Kathy Meacham.
98. Three sheets of Arcadia Public Library letterhead stationery. Dates unknown.
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Library (1961-1989)
Item ID
136AF
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Maps (1950-1989)

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NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all items are street maps. Items preceded by (*) are housed in Arcadia History Box 53 and are available for viewing by appointment only. Also some duplicates of maps in folder will be found in Box 53. Most issues of the Arcadia City Directory also contain maps. Fo…
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NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all items are street maps. Items preceded by (*) are housed in Arcadia History Box 53 and are available for viewing by appointment only. Also some duplicates of maps in folder will be found in Box 53. Most issues of the Arcadia City Directory also contain maps. For further assistance, see the Local History Librarian.
1. * 1950
2. *1951
3. * 1954
4. 4a. 1952 Map of Arcadia furnished by City of Arcadia for distribution through Arcadia Chamber of Commerce 37 West Huntington Drive; 4b. 1955 - original in Archives VF.
5. 1955
6. 1956
7. 1957
8 * 1958
9. *1959
10. *1961
11. 1962
12. 1964
13. * 1965
14. 1965
15. 1966
16. 1968
17. 1969
18. 1970-1971 (2 copies)
19. 1971-1972
20. 1973 (2 copies)
21. 1974 (2 copies)
22. 1976
23. 1977
24. *1968 - precinct index.
25. 1960 (missing 4/15/03)
26. Arcadia map book pages, undated. Original in Archives VF.
27. 1974 - copies of map transparencies. Originals in Archives VF.
28. 1978
29. Area-wide map showing freeways, undated.
30. * circa 1989.
31. 1987-1988
31A. 1986 map official Chamber of Commerce map of Arcadia.
32. * Flooding hazards map, 1975. Also found in Arcadia General Plan, 1975, R 711.4A.
33. * Seismic hazards map, 1975. Also found in Arcadia General Plan, 1975, R 711.4A.
34. * 1979-1980
35. 1984 (2 copies)
36. "Arcadia Home of the Equestrian 1984 Olympics" map.
37. Security-First National California Motor Route Map with detailed Automobile Highway Maps of Southern California, Los Angeles and Vicinity and the entire state of California, undated.
38. 1963 Map of Arcadia, includes city statistics.
39. 1979-80 Arcadia, CA city map and business directory, published by Arcadia Chamber of Commerce.
40. 1971 San Gabriel Valley map distributed by Shepard & Morgan Realtors and Builders.
41. 1977-1978 Arcadia City Map & Business Directory published by Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, celebrating Arcadia's Diamond Jubilee, or 75th Birthday.
42. Arcadia Unified School District Elementary and Middle School Boundaries and Zones map. Copyright 1973. 2 copies.
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Maps (1950-1989)
Item ID
150AF
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City Council (1980-1989)

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1. "Pellegrino named Mayor." Arcadia Highlander, April 24, 1985. 2. "Mary Young takes her turn at helm as Arcadia's second woman Mayor." Arcadia Highlander, April 23, 1986. 3. Mayor Charles Gilb's invitation to fourteenth annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast April 1, 1988.
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1. "Pellegrino named Mayor." Arcadia Highlander, April 24, 1985.
2. "Mary Young takes her turn at helm as Arcadia's second woman Mayor." Arcadia Highlander, April 23, 1986.
3. Mayor Charles Gilb's invitation to fourteenth annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast April 1, 1988.
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City Council (1980-1989)
Item ID
56AF
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Library Building (1961-1989)

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Start Date
1961
End Date
1989
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1. "Report and recommendations." Report from E. Castagna to Library Board on locating new library building, March 18, 1957, nine pages. 2. "A report on the future building program." Report by the Library Board and Administration, March 21, 1957, fifteen pages. 3. Letter from E. Castagna to Libra…
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1961
End Date
1989
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1. "Report and recommendations." Report from E. Castagna to Library Board on locating new library building, March 18, 1957, nine pages.
2. "A report on the future building program." Report by the Library Board and Administration, March 21, 1957, fifteen pages.
3. Letter from E. Castagna to Library Board, May 15, 1957.
4. "Arcadia Public Library second preliminary planning program." Undated, fifteen pages.
5. Schematic drawing prepared for the Arcadia Library Board, July 5, 1957.
6. "Arcadia Library plans approved by Library Board." Monrovia Daily News, November 16, 1959.
7. Information sheet on Arcadia Public Library at the time of building dedication, April 16, 1961.
8. City of Arcadia final cost and related data published at the time of building dedication, April 1961.
9. Dedication Ceremony program, April 16, 1961. Four copies.
10. "Art Exhibitions." List of exhibits at the time of building dedication, April 16, 1961.
11. "Invitation to Your New Library." Brochure for the public, April 16, 1961.
12. Invitation to the formal dedication ceremony, April 16, 1961.
13. "Arcadia Public Library history." A history and list of personnel as of opening the new building, April 16, 1961, one page.
14. List of Arcadia Public Library activities for the dedication week, April 17-22, 1961.
15. "Library dedication ceremonies." Arcadia Tribune, April 13, 1961, two parts.
16. "Library to be dedicated in Arcadia." Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley section, April 9, 1961, with photos.
17. Area handwritten sheet with square footage, undated. (MISSING - April 1994)
18. "Arcadia changes image with carpets and music." Library Journal, December 15, 1961.
19. "Everybody loves the Library." San Francisco Sunday Chronicle, April 15, 1962.
20. Arcadia Public Library Junior Reading Room Dedication program, November 16, 1963. Two copies. (NOTE: Children's wing was not completed at the time the new library opened in 1961.)
21. Program for an Arcadia High School Music Holiday Concert to benefit the Jerry Broadwell Fund. (NOTE: The Children's room was redecorated in 1976 and dedicated to Fire Captain Jerry Broadwell.)
22. "Jerry Broadwell Children's Library." Information sheet describing memorial fund.
23. Dedication program of the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room, March 21, 1976.
24. The Memorial Fund Committee invitation to the dedication of the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room, March 21, 1976.
25. Arcadia Public Library floor plan, 1967.
26. "Book borrowers get gate." Arcadia Tribune, February 5, 1967.
27. Arcadia Public Library floor plan, pre-1972-1973.
28. "Arcadia's library violates city zoning law, planner charges." Los Angeles Times, January 31, 1971.
29. "New concepts in service seen at Arcadia Library." News clip, August, 1972.
30. "Arcadia's library violates city zoning law, planner charges." Los Angeles Times, January 31, 1971.
31. "Anti-stealing device ok'd for library." News clip, October 1974.
32. "Big bargain." News clip, June 1975.
33. "Broadwell memorial selected." News clip, undated.
34. "Patience, please." News clip, May 1975.
35. "Children's Library." News clip, February 1976.
36. "Arcadia Library using detection." News clip, June 1975.
37. "Arcadia fireman and their wives painting Children's Room of the Arcadia Public Library." News photo, February 1976.
38. Library renovation." News clip, February 1973.
39. Arcadians gather to honor Broadwell." News photos, March 1976.
40. "New children's section opens." Arcadia Tribune, October 17, 1963.
41. "Recommendations for the new library building." Study from the Library Board to the City Council, February, 18, 1958.
42. Packet of correspondence, news clips, etc. relating to development and building of the library at 20 West Duarte Road, undated.
43. "Library site selection: size, open space, parking, proximity." Arcadia Tribune, 1978.
44. "Arcadia changes the image with carpets and music." Library Journal, December 1, 1961, page 4100. Two copies.
45. "Final project cost estimate - Library Building." Published by the City of Arcadia, California, 1960, three pages.
46. Packet on the Children's and Young Adult's room, circa 1963.
47. "Recommendations for new library - location and size." February 18, 1958.
48. Packet on library furnishings with emphasis on the carpet controversy.
49. Memo from City Librarian Jim Domney to City Manager George J. Watts regarding earthquake damage to the Library building, October 2, 1987.
50. "Library built for future." Los Angeles Times, March 26, 1961.
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Library Building (1961-1989)
Physical Description
2 folders
Item ID
139AF
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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.
Subjects
Arcadia Chinese Association
Item ID
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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Children

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1. "Hey Baby! Arcadia babies crawl out to the park for their annual baby show." News Digest, July 22-28, 1987, volume II, number 29.
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1. "Hey Baby! Arcadia babies crawl out to the park for their annual baby show." News Digest, July 22-28, 1987, volume II, number 29.
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Children
Item ID
51AF
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Library-Children's Services

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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…
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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.
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Library-Children's Services
Item ID
279AF
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Children's Department Collection

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Summer Reading Club Scrapbook 1967-1979, in a burgundy binder. Contains procedures, photos, flyers, brochures, performers, bookworm. Blue scrapbook-clippings c. 1933-1994 Proposal for improvements Children's Services, submitted by E. Swedstedt, September 1975.
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Summer Reading Club Scrapbook 1967-1979, in a burgundy binder. Contains procedures, photos, flyers, brochures, performers, bookworm.
Blue scrapbook-clippings c. 1933-1994
Proposal for improvements Children's Services, submitted by E. Swedstedt, September 1975.
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library-Children's Department
Arcadia Public Library-Children's Services
Summer Reading Club
Summer Reading Program
Physical Description
One manila box
Location
Basement
Box Number
134A
Shelf Number
H25
Item ID
501AF
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Children's Department Collection

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Manila folders-Photos 1980s-2000s, Polaroid photos 1990s, undated photos and Polaroids Individual folders-clippings and photos 1930-1999 Clippings 1994-1996 Misc. flyers, letters, undated clippings, etc.
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Manila folders-Photos 1980s-2000s, Polaroid photos 1990s, undated photos and Polaroids
Individual folders-clippings and photos 1930-1999
Clippings 1994-1996
Misc. flyers, letters, undated clippings, etc.
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library-Children's Department
Arcadia Public Library-Children's Services
Art programs
Cooking programs
Dinosaur programs
Halloween programs
Science programs
Valentine's Day programs
Physical Description
One blue box
Location
Basement
Box Number
134B
Shelf Number
H25
Item ID
502AF
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American Red Cross

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1. "Red Cross backed by concerned community." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978, supplement news clip. 2. "Red Cross to have new building?" Arcadia Tribune, March 25, 1979, news clip p.A-1. 3. "Your local Red Cross chapter in action." Pasadena Star News, June 1981, advertising supplement. …
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1. "Red Cross backed by concerned community." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978, supplement news clip.
2. "Red Cross to have new building?" Arcadia Tribune, March 25, 1979, news clip p.A-1.
3. "Your local Red Cross chapter in action." Pasadena Star News, June 1981, advertising supplement. Includes architect's drawing of new building planned.
4. "Citizen of the Year - Evie Barrett." Arcadia Highlander, June 11, 1986, p.2, photo.
5. Arcadia Chapter Newsletter, July 1991.
6. Arcadia Chapter Newsletter, February 1994.
7. Octoberfest Fund Raiser invitation, October 10, 1994.
8. Highlights of Arcadia Red Cross History, Sierra Madre News, June 22, 1995, p. 9. by Dorothy Denne.
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American Red Cross
Item ID
5AF
Collection
Subject Files
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American Revolution Bicentennial

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1. "Arcadia's bicentennial seal design is chosen." Undated news clip, circa February 1976. 2. Arcadia bicentennial seal. (Two seals in envelope) 3. "April arrival date confirmed for Armed Forces 'Caravan'." Undated news clip, circa March 1976. 4. Arcadia Bicentennial Commission (List of membe…
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1. "Arcadia's bicentennial seal design is chosen." Undated news clip, circa February 1976.
2. Arcadia bicentennial seal. (Two seals in envelope)
3. "April arrival date confirmed for Armed Forces 'Caravan'." Undated news clip, circa March 1976.
4. Arcadia Bicentennial Commission (List of members)
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American Revolution Bicentennial
Item ID
6AF
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Subject Files
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Wind Storm December 1, 2011

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1. City of Arcadia-December Wind Storm 2011 damage assessment and recovery operations. 2 pages. 2. December Wind Storm 2011 Incident Statistics, as of December 14, 2011. 3. City of Arcadia Wind Storm Debris Removal program, December 8, 2011. 4. Voices of the Blackout: Arcadia Residents Share Their …
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1. City of Arcadia-December Wind Storm 2011 damage assessment and recovery operations. 2 pages.
2. December Wind Storm 2011 Incident Statistics, as of December 14, 2011.
3. City of Arcadia Wind Storm Debris Removal program, December 8, 2011.
4. Voices of the Blackout: Arcadia Residents Share Their Stories. Retrieved from Arcadia Patch website on December 13, 2011. http://arcadia.patch.com
5. County Offers Aid with Debris Removal. Retrieved from Arcadia Patch website on December 13, 2011. http://arcadia.patch.com
6. Wind storm documentation--various items including press releases, web pages, communications to residents, and pictures at K:\Wind Storm.
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Wind Storm December 1, 2011
Item ID
296AF
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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
Item ID
125AF
Collection
Subject Files
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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
Item ID
204AF
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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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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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