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1. Copy of photo of George Edwin Burnell, circa 1885.

2. Basic data on Burnell Estate, 290 W. Foothill Blvd., Arcadia. Typed on William F. Salisbury letterhead.

3. "George Edwin Burnell: scholar, lecturer and interpretive philosopher of Los Angeles, California." Advance Bio-Bulletin, no date, reprint.

4. "George E. Burnell." National Cyclopedia of American Biography, no date.

5. "George Edwin Burnell." News clip, no date. Possibly related to #12.

6. Copy of wedding photograph of Mary Georgene Forgey and Chester Ferrell Salisbury. Forgey was granddaughter of George E. Burnell. Wedding site was the living room of the Burnell Mansion, 290 W. Foothill Blvd., Arcadia. July 1941.

7. Enlarged copy of wedding photograph of Mary Georgene Forgey and Chester Farrell Salisbury, no date.

8. Grounds of Burnell Estate. Drawn from memory by W.F. Salisbury, June 1988.

9. "Storied Arcadia mansion razed." The Tribune, February 18, 1962, page 23.

10. "Attractive suburban home of George Edwin Burnell." Los Angeles Daily Times, January 1, 1916, page 128.

11. Diagram of the Burnell estate, no date.

12. "Prominent Angelinos." Los Angeles Examiner, no date, page I9, reprint.

13. Photo of George Edwin Burnell, no date.

14. Publisher's announcement, 1902.

15. Article on Burnell. Notables of the West, Volume I, 1913.

16. "George Edwin Burnell as man and teacher." Originally in Christian, October 2, 1902, by H.A. Burch.

17. List of stenographic reports by George Edwin Burnell. 46 page published by the Burnell Foundation, 1982.

18. "George Burnell, noted religious instructor dies." Los Angeles Times, 1948.

19. "The noble kingdom of heaven." Lecture 150 by G.E. Burnell, September 1925. Small leatherbound book with gilt edges.

20. "The convert." Lecture 166 by G.E. Burnell, no date. Small black book.

21. Copies of 5 letters written by George Edwin Burnell to his wife in June 1915.

22. Copies of photos with descriptions of Burnell Estate.

23. Legal description and list of improvements to Burnell Estate.

24. Correspondence from William F. Salisbury to City Clerk, June Alford, regarding the Burnell Family and Estate, May 4, 1989.

25. Obituary for Mrs. George Edwin Burnell.

26. Copies of stock certificates owned by George Edwin Burnell. California Irrigated Farms Company and San Joaquin Farms Company.

27. Copy of title for Burnell Estate.

28. Copy of invitation to 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. George Edwin Burnell, 1941.

29. "Wedding announcement - Mrs. Chester Ferrell Salisbury." Pasadena Post, July 6, 1941.

30. "Wedding announcement - Mrs. Chester Ferrell Salisbury." Arcadia Tribune, July 10, 1941.

31. Funeral services at Burnell Estate for George Edwin Burnell; deceased October 24, 1948.

Subjects

Burnell, George Edwin

Item ID

40AF

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1. "Watts quits after he is asked to step down." News clip, undated.

2. Open letter to all residents of Arcadia from nine former mayors of the City of Arcadia regarding George Watts termination, May 22, 1992.

3. "City manager search could take months." Arcadia Tribune, May 24, 1992.

4. "Mayors' letter sheds light on removal of the city manager." Sierra Madre News, June 11, 1992.

5. City of Arcadia invitation to "Goodbye George Party", June 14, 1992.

6. "Its name belies goings-on." Pasadena Star News, June 14, 1992, column by editor Charles Cherniss.

7. "Mailbag" letters to the editor regarding termination of George Watts. Arcadia Tribune, June 14, 1992.

8. "Former mayors denounce watts' ouster." Arcadia Tribune, June 14, 1992.

9. Letter from Dick Young to citizens who responded to the open letter from the nine former mayors, June 15, 1992.

10. "Four councilmen defend action." Sierra Madre News, June 18, 1992.

11. "Dispute over ex-City Manager grows." Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley section, June 21, 1992.

12. "Council joins Watts resignation debate." Arcadia Tribune, June 21, 1992.

13. "mailbag" letters to the editor entitled, "Voter Outrage" from Scott Downie. Arcadia Tribune, June 21, 1992.

14. Letters to the editor. Arcadia Tribune, June 21, 1992.

15. Letters to the editor. Pasadena Star News, June 29, 1992.

16. Open letter to the Citizens of Arcadia from Mayor George Fasching and Councilmen Joseph Ciraulo, Dennis Lojeski, and Robert Margett, July 10, 1992.

17. Same as #16 with envelope addressed to Alis and Roger Horning.

18. Letters to the Pasadena Star News, August 4, 1992.

19. Arcadia Political Newsletter, February 26, 1993.

Subjects

City Employees (Watts, George)

Item ID

63AF

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Original name of the light rail was the Gold Line. Later, Gold Line was temporarily renamed L-Line and officially renamed A-Line aka Blue Line effective June 16, 2023.

1. Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension, Winter 2011. A 2-sided information flyer including quick facts, project funding, construction authority background that accompanied a model of the Metro Gold Line on display at the library starting in early 2011.

2. Metro Gold Line Extension information in a supplement called "Civic Leadership" in the Pasadena Star News, January 31, 2011. "Once the environmental process is completed in 2012, the project will be ready for funding at the local and federal levels. Metro has made funding the Foothill Extension from Azusa to Montclair a priority project for the agency.

3. Memo from Jason Kruckeberg, Asst. City Manager / Development Services Director and Phil Wray, Deputy Director of Development Services/City Engineer to Mayor and City Council re: Discussion of Gold Line Project Status-City's Commitments and Progress Review. August 16, 2011.

4. Artist renderings of future Arcadia Station and I-210 Gold Line Bridge (to resemble weaved baskets).

5. Introducing six new stations in five cities--Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte, Irwindale, Azusa-Alameda and Azusa-Citrus. Construction completion on track for 2015. Habib F. Balian, CEO of Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority is pictured. An award winning team of contractors and engineers include Skanska, Hill International, Jacobs, Patterson & Associates, Inc.

6. Staff report from Jason Kruckeberg to Mayor and City Council, April 3, 2012 re: report, discussion and direction regarding Gold Line parking structure and transit plaza, with drawings.

7. Three train bridges, station coming. Mountain Views News, p. 6, February 16, 2013.

8. Foothill Gold Line extension updates. Arcadia Weekly, p. 8, February 21, 2013. Updates on design work, demolition, station locations.

9. Santa Anita Bridge groundbreaking.Mountain Views News, p. 7, April 20, 2013.

10. Gold Line construction extends closure of Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena Star News, p. A3, May 4, 2013.

11. Gold Line bridge project to conclude on Colorado Boulevard. Nearly five months of construction ends, but heavy work to begin on Santa Anita Avenue. Pasadena Star News, p. A10. May 29, 2013.

12. Gold Line construction moving forward. First Avenue in Arcadia to open by the end of March. Arcadia Weekly, March 13, 2014.

13. Gold Line station art revealed, April 29, 2014. Retrieved from http://arcadiachamber.org on May 1, 2014.

14. Foothill Gold Line Pasadena to Azusa Update. Construction (bridges, at-grade crossings) continues on time and on budget for a September 2015 turn-over to Metro. Mountain Views News, Section B-p. 1, June 6, 2014.

15. Downtown Arcadia intersection at Huntington and Second will be closed for Gold Line construction, August 6, 2014. Retrieved from www.pasadenastarnews.com on August 11, 2014.

16. Chamber's key role in Gold Line station by Scott Hettrick, August 24, 2015. Retrieved from ArcadiaCAChamber.org on August 25, 2015.

17. Foothill Gold Line Newsletter. Third quarter 2014, with construction update and inserts about Arcadia Station (station artist Michael Davis) and Who Knew Building a Light Rail Track Could Be So Interesting?

18. A-C. 18A. City of Arcadia Holiday Tree Lighting and Dedication December 5, 2015 at Arcadia Transit Plaza. 18B. Arcadia Transit Plaza Dedication Ceremony November 6, 2014. 18C. Arcadia's Grand Opening Celebrationg. Gold Line is coming to Arcadia Saturday, March 5, 2016-Ribbon cutting and station celebration (2 copies).

19. Metro to offer free rides on new Gold Line extension March 5: community events planned at five stations. Arcadia Station at 201 N. First Avenue. Arcadia Weekly, February 25, 2016.

20. Gold Line extension unlikely to affect big traffic jams: history shows trains won't impact freeways. Pasadena Star News, March 2, 2016.

21.Two articles. Where the gold train takes you. Riding the new Gold Line Foothill Extension? Check out 21 activities, local attractions. Art at new Gold Line stations tells cities' stories. Pasadena Star News, March 1, 2016.

22. Opening Day of Metro Gold Line Arcadia Station marketing items: Metro Map & Pocket Guide; Metro Rider's Guide; Arcadia Shop dine stay enjoy coupon book; What is Tap? Instructional Coloring Book; Celebrate the grand opening March 5, 2016 flyer; Heads up watch for trains perforated train model of Kinkisharyo P3010.

23. The ABCs of the Gold Line. Arcadia Weekly, March 3, 2016.

24. All aboard! Metro's Gold Line comes a long way to connect Pasadena to Azusa on Saturday. Pasadena Weekly, March 3, 2016.

25. City of Arcadia celebrates opening of the Gold Line Extension. Arcadia Transit introduces new shuttle service in conjunction with Metro Gold Line opening. Mountain Views News, February 27, 2016.

26. Gold Line fuels nearby projects: extension generating money for area cities. Pasadena Star News, p. A1, A5, February 29, 2016.

27. Wheels: Go east young man: Gold Line opening ceremony prompts historic musings on the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe. Pasadena Weekly, p. 14, March 3, 2016. By Lauren Holland.

28. L Line (Gold) Metro Rail Schedule, Metro Rail Azusa-Union Station-East LA, effective April 9, 2023.

29. A-B. 29A. June 2023 map of all Metro rail lines, Metro busway routes, regional rail (Amtrak and Metrolink) and airport transportation (airport shuttle, LAX FlyAway and LAX shuttle). 29B. A Line Metro Rail schedule effective June 16, 2023 on two sheets. Includes map, connections and parking.

30. A-D. 30A. Meet the Line Letters - Nuevos Nombres. Folded map of Metro Rail & Busway. Shows all Metro Rail lines, Metro Busway routes, Regional rail (Amtrak and Metrolink) and airport transportation (airport shuttle, LAX FlyAway and LAX shuttle). Explanations in English and Spanish. Dated October 2022. 30B. Metro rail is growing! Brochure explaining changes in names, stations, and routes when Metro completes the Regional Connector Transit Project on June 16, 2023. Includes map. In English and Spanish. 30C. Meet the new lineup = Conozca nuestra neva alineacion. Folded map of Metro Rail and Busway routes. Shows all Metro Rail lines, Metro Busway routes, Regional rail (Amtrak and Metrolink) and airport transportation (airport shuttle, LAX FlyAway and LAX shuttle). Explanations In English and Spanish. Dated June 2023. 30D. Go Metro map & pocket guide. Folded map of Metro Rail & Busway. Shows all Metro Rail lines, Metro Busway routes, Regional rail (Amtrak and Metrolink) and airport transportation (airport shuttle, LAX FlyAway and LAX shuttle). Includes information on fares, hours, and important contacts. Dated August 2023.

Subjects

Railroads-Light Rail-Metro Gold Line

Railroads-Light Rail-L Line

Railroads-Light Rail-Blue Line

Railroads-Light Rail-A Line

Item ID

293AF

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International Order of Job’s Daughter. Bethel 215, Arcadia. 1965-1968 Year Book. 1964, 1966, 1967 Programs for Installations of Officers. Photos. Purple rope.

Subjects

International Order of Job’s Daughter. Bethel 215, Arcadia

Location

History Room

Box Number

Box 82

Shelf Number

Shelf C5

Item ID

388AF

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Subject Files

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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.

Subjects

Chinese calligraphy art by Mr. Yang Long

Location

Basement

Box Number

Box 116

Shelf Number

Shelf H16

Item ID

429AF

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