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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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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
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Third of three boxes.
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 110C
Shelf Number
Shelf H11
Item ID
422AF
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Architects (Benton, Arthur B.)

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1. Arthur B. Benton, architect of Anoakia. Who Was Who in America, 1943. 2. Arthur B. Benton. Biographical Dictionary of American Architects, p.52; obituary from Architect and Engineer, October 1927, p.108; Benton, Arthur Burnett - "Autobiography", typed biography from the California History fi…
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1. Arthur B. Benton, architect of Anoakia. Who Was Who in America, 1943.
2. Arthur B. Benton. Biographical Dictionary of American Architects, p.52; obituary from Architect and Engineer, October 1927, p.108; Benton, Arthur Burnett - "Autobiography", typed biography from the California History file of the Los Angeles Public Library. Information received from MCLS Reference Service, December 1, 1995.
3. Arthur B. Benton. from: Toward a simpler way of life: the arts and crafts architects of California (1997)
4. Arthur Burnett Benton. History of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties (1922)
5. Benton, Arthur Burnett. Cyclopedia of American Biography, Supplementary Edition (1926)
6. "Arthur B. Benton," from TOWARD A SIMPLER WAY OF LIFE, ed. by Robert Winter.
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Architects (Benton, Arthur B.)
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13AF
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Architects (Kaufmann, Gordon B.)

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1. "Gordon B. Kaufmann, 61 - Famous architect dies (of Santa Anita Park)." Los Angeles Times, November 2, 1949. 2. "Gordon B. Kaufmann." Article from Biographical Dictionary of American Architects (deceased), p.332. 3. MCLS Reference Service memo, September 22, 1992.
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1. "Gordon B. Kaufmann, 61 - Famous architect dies (of Santa Anita Park)." Los Angeles Times, November 2, 1949.
2. "Gordon B. Kaufmann." Article from Biographical Dictionary of American Architects (deceased), p.332.
3. MCLS Reference Service memo, September 22, 1992.
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Architects (Kaufmann, Gordon B.)
Item ID
14AF
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Charles B. Eaton Scrapbook

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1. Charles B. Eaton Scrapbook Newspaper Clippings: c. 1930s. Mostly Eaton's Restaurant
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1. Charles B. Eaton Scrapbook Newspaper Clippings: c. 1930s. Mostly Eaton's Restaurant
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Charles B. Eaton Scrapbook
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 17
Shelf Number
Shelf A5
Item ID
326AF
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Hoeppel, John H.

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1. Biographical Directory of the American Congress 1774-1931 (photocopy). 2. A premature autobiographic epitaph by John H. Hoeppel. April 1967. 3. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress 1774-1989, Bicentennial Edition. Biography of John H. Hoeppel who was Postmaster of Arcadia (1…
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1. Biographical Directory of the American Congress 1774-1931 (photocopy).
2. A premature autobiographic epitaph by John H. Hoeppel. April 1967.
3. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress 1774-1989, Bicentennial Edition. Biography of John H. Hoeppel who was Postmaster of Arcadia (1923-1931) and a Congressman (1933-1937).
4. "Rosary set today for J. Hoeppel." Arcadia Tribune, September 23, 1976, page A-1.
5. "Hoeppel expects appreciation." Letter to Publisher, newspaper unknown, September 30, 1935.
6. "Congressman Hoeppel greeted at Arcadia; crowd estimated 6000." Monrovia Journal, October 1, 1935.
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Hoeppel, John H.
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124AF
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Hoeppel, John H. Papers.

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Hoeppel, John H. Papers. Includes correspondence, photographs, biographical information, scrapbook pages. Span 1900s – 1969 (1 of 3)
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Hoeppel, John H. Papers. Includes correspondence, photographs, biographical information, scrapbook pages. Span 1900s – 1969 (1 of 3)
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Hoeppel, John H. Papers.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 57
Shelf Number
Shelf C3
Item ID
369AF
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Hoeppel, John H. Papers.

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Hoeppel, John H. Papers. Includes correspondence, photographs, biographical information, scrapbook pages. Span 1900s – 1969 (2 or 3)
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Hoeppel, John H. Papers. Includes correspondence, photographs, biographical information, scrapbook pages. Span 1900s – 1969 (2 or 3)
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Hoeppel, John H. Papers.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 58
Shelf Number
Shelf C3
Item ID
370AF
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Hoeppel, John H. Papers.

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Hoeppel, John H. Papers. Includes correspondence, photographs, biographical information, scrapbook pages. Span 1900s – 1969 (3 of 3)
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Hoeppel, John H. Papers. Includes correspondence, photographs, biographical information, scrapbook pages. Span 1900s – 1969 (3 of 3)
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Hoeppel, John H. Papers.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 59
Shelf Number
Shelf C3
Item ID
371AF
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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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Baldwin, Elias J. (Lucky)

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1. "Life of Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin." Copy of chapter from 'Chronicles of the Builders of the Commonwealth' by H.H. Bancroft, 1892. 21 pages. 2. "Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin City Maker." 36 page paper by Sandy Snider, 1976. 3. Notes take during a visit to his Santa Anita Rancho. 4 page t…
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1. "Life of Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin." Copy of chapter from 'Chronicles of the Builders of the Commonwealth' by H.H. Bancroft, 1892. 21 pages.
2. "Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin City Maker." 36 page paper by Sandy Snider, 1976.
3. Notes take during a visit to his Santa Anita Rancho. 4 page typed reminiscence by Mr. Fraser. August 26, 1891.
4. "Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin." Article in the 'Westerners Brand Book' by Carey Elias. L.A. Corral Book #6, 1956.
5. "Contributions of Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin." News clip, no date.
6. "Lucky Baldwin Tallyho." News clip, no date.
7. "Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin - Founder of Arcadia." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1934.
8. "Lucky's Litigious Loves." Los Angeles Westerner's Corral, 'The Branding Iron', Number 90, March 1969.
9. "The man they called Lucky." San Francisco Chronicle, February 23, 1967.
10. "Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin - known as Lucky." Chapter from 'California's Stately Hall of Fame' by Hunt, call # R 920.079 H.
11. "Riches make strange bedfellows." Chapter from the book, 'The Wildest of the West' by Forbes Parkhill.
12. "Colorful past of early Arcadia." News clip, no date.
13. Copy of pages from 'The Marching Years' by Norman Bridge, 1920.
14. "Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin." 4 page typed article by Patricia Warren, May 1973.
15. Lucky Baldwin and Santa Anita Rancho references. Six page bibliography compiled by the Arboretum.
16. "Last remnant of the rancho." Thoroughbred of California, November 1965.
17. "Lucky Baldwin." Copied from the pamphlet, 'Background to Ranch Santa Anita' by Florence Wilson.
18. "Life and death of a pioneer." Golden West, January 1966, page 20+.
19. Deeds. Two copies of 'Lucky' Baldwin deeds with description of Santa Anita Colony and crops that will grow well. Circa 1890s.
20. "Lucky Baldwin in a four generation portrait." Los Angeles Herald, April 3, 1955.
21. "Out door industries of Southern California." Century Magazine, October 1883.
22. "To the sport of kings." San Gabriel Valley Advertiser, February 26, 1969. Series on Baldwin, the Rancho, etc.
23. "Baldwin's luck." Newspaper plate from Los Angeles Herald and Express, April 2, 1955. 2 copies.
24. Photographs from 'The Great America' by Ralph Paine depicting scenes of the Santa Anita Rancho. Core reference, 979 P.
25. "Story of Blas Cuellar." Arcadia Tribune & News, March 24, 1949.
26. "The story of Lucky Baldwin." Source Unknown.
27. "Informal - an amazing picture of 'Lucky' Baldwin." News clips and photos, Arcadia Tribune, no date.
28. "Lucky Baldwin's coach restored." Pasadena Independent, November 9, 1961.
29. "Baldwin purchased Rancho." Daily News Post, February 15, 1962.
30. Hand-drawn map of Rancho. Copy of original belonging to Mr. Kingsley.
31. "The Santa Anita Ranch." Section from book 'California of the South' by Walter Lindley, 1888.
32. "The pony express." The Pony Express, Volume XVIII, Number 10, Number 214, March 1952.
33. "Lucky Baldwin's cottage." Arboretum brochure describing Queen Anne Cottage, no date. 2 copies.
34. Recollection by Arcadian, Vivian Davis, regarding her parents staying at the Queen Anne Cottage.
35. "Clubhouse history." Pasadena Star News, no date.
36. "Whisper is only eulogy." Los Angeles Times, March 5, 1909.
37. " 'Lucky' Baldwin died 25 years ago." Arcadia Tribune?, March 2, 1934.
38. "A day for tears." Arcadia Tribune, October 9, 1968.
39. "Memorial to a flamboyant pioneer." San Francisco Chronicle, March 1, 1972.
40. Eaton's publicity with map of rancho, Circa 1939-1940.
41. "Miss Anita Baldwin Turnbull."News clip 50 years ago today, October 1912.
42. "Rites arranged for Lucky Baldwin aide." News clip, 1957. Joaquin E. Soto.
43. "By gad, I'm not licked yet." Arcadia tribune, December 22, 1977.
44. "Elias J. 'Lucky' Baldwin." From 'Romance of Rancho Santa Anita'.
45. "Lucky's millions cut to measure." Los Angeles Daily Times, March 4, 1909, page 14.
46. "Rancho Santa Anita." Lasca Leaves, March 1976 by Sandy Snider.
47. "Baldwin's will surprised city." News clip, no date.
48. "Personal traits." Los Angeles Times, March 21, 1909.
49. "The beast of Santa Anita." Sports Illustrated, February 19, 1962, page 63+.
50. "He had to be lucky." The Branding Iron, December 1962.
51. "Lucky Baldwin's will filed 25 years ago." News clip, April 10 1934.
52. " 'Lucky' Baldwin died 25 years ago." News clip April 1934.
53. Excellent description of Baldwin's real estate holdings, 1908.
54. Correspondence related to seeking a loan on Baldwin properties, 1908.
55. Full page from Los Angeles Times covering funeral. Photograph from Los Angeles Daily Times. March 5, 1909. Part of this page is #36.
56. "Over half million fee for lawyers." Los Angeles Sunday Times, April 11, 1909, photograph.
57. "Baldwin heiress mystery deepens." Los Angeles Daily Times, March 6, 1909, page 2.
58. "His greatest race run, 'Lucky' loses. Los Angeles Daily Times, March 2, 1909, Section II, page 1.
59. "Death of Baldwin at Santa Anita." San Francisco Chronicle, March 2, 1909.
60. "Thousands go to view body." Los Angeles Daily Times, March 3, 1909, page 3.
61. "Four thousand at Baldwin's bier." San Francisco Chronicle, March 3, 1909, page 7.
62. "Founder's action important legacy." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978.
63. "Volunteers find treasure in Pasadena's past history." News clip, August 9, 1977.
64. "Golden rules." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978.
65. "Baldwin isn't lucky - history's verdict stands." Los Angeles Times, May 18, 1979.
66. Holdings in Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley on E.J.'Lucky' Baldwin.
67. "Multi-millionaire has Wayne Township roots." Montgomery Your Town Magazine, December 1979. Wayne Township history, Waynetown, Indiana.
68. "Lucky Baldwin 'Founder of Arcadia'." by Judy Walker. Hand-written term paper written for an Arcadia High School English Class, 1959, by Judy Walker who grew up in Arcadia. Given to Arcadia Public Library, March 1980, by her mother, Mrs. Robert L. Walker.
69. "... or Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin, who handled his coach." One page copy from the book 'Saratoga - Saga of an Impious Era'.
70. Francis D. Warners recollection of E. J. 'Lucky' Baldwin. Mr. Warner was from the same part of Indiana. Source unknown, no date.
71. "This remarkable snapshot shows the fabulous E.J. 'Lucky' Baldwin in the dark suit and hat, out with a group of friends near a work tent on his huge ranch." News captions and photo, March 23, 1959.
72. See reference to Veelox of Los Angeles Times, September 25, 1910, giving an account of contest over will.
73. "The lives and wives of E.J. Baldwin (Lucky)." 8 pages of hand-written account. Copied from Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley, 1980.
74. "A wild and crazy guy: L.A.'s first big developer was also its first big playboy." Los Angeles Magazine, February 1984, page 126+, by Delia de Arenosa.
75. "Forty years ago today." Arcadia Tribune, April 8, 1916.
76. "Luck is what you make it." Spur Magazine, November/December 1986, page 62, by Horace Wade.
77. Correspondence and reminiscences concerning Lucky Baldwin.
78. "E.J 'Lucky' Baldwin, merchant, agriculturist and mining speculator." Listed under "California Millionaires" in 'Hill's Album of Biography and Art: Containing portraits and pen-sketches of many persons', World's Fair Edition, 1891, by Thomas Hill.
79. "Past performances offer racy history." Daily Racing Form, January 15, 1994.
80. "Some evil agency's red torch applied?" Los Angeles Times, February 2, 1912.
81. "Dr. John Trueworthy (Baldwin's physician)." Los Angeles Daily Times, March 30, 1909, page 1.
82. "Baldwin was a key player in California's 'real' start." Daily Racing Form, November 2, 1996, page 16.
83. The Baldwin Hotel, San Francisco. Mining and Scientific Press, June 17, 1882.
84. "The loves and wives of E.J. 'Lucky' Baldwin." Manuscript by Emma Elinor (Hines) Young (Mrs. C.W. Young). 8 handwritten pages copied from Bancroft Library.
85. "Colorful Tycoon Lived Up to His Nickname." Biographical article about Lucky and his legal entanglements because of his notorious affinity for younger women. Los Angeles Times, September 5, 1999.
86. "They Called Him Lucky," by William C. Johnston. Real Estate Review, LA Board of Realtors, February 12, 1985.
87. Romance of Baldwin Told -- Mrs. Lillie (Lilly or Lily) Baldwin Howard, fourth and last wife of E. J. "Lucky" Baldwin, dies. Mrs. Howard's will disclosed, with close relatives sharing millions. The Baldwin widow loses in a suit hours after her death. (3 articles from the Arcadia Tribune. November 1938) Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936 - January 1, 1939, Arcadia Historical Society.
88. Baldwin widow leaves millions. Estate of Mrs. Lily Baldwin Howard, widow of E.J. (Lucky) Baldwin worth $5,000,000 willed to relatives. Los Angeles Times, December 3, 1938. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936 - January 1, 1939, Arcadia Historical Society.
89. "Lucky's Millions Cut to Measure. Widow gets mite; two daughters left bulk of estate and third, formerly unknown, receives small share--body taken north." Includes text of his will, although not entirely legible. Los Angeles Times, March 4, 1909, p. 114.
90. "Decision against Lucky. "Baldwin to pay lawyers in case brought on by Albert T. Roche. Los Angeles Times, June 14, 1902, p. 3.
91."Heirs Assort 'Lucky's' Acres."Heirs Lizzie Rush, Charles Fawcett, Rosebud Mullander, Rozella Selby and H.A. Unruh select acres of Elias J. 'Lucky' Baldwin's land based on his will. Los Angeles Times, June 19, 1910, p. 116.
92. "Child attacks Baldwin will. Alleged daughter seeks part of great estate." Minor child Beatrice Anita Baldwin, aged 14, the alleged daughter of E.J. 'Lucky' Baldwin and Lillian J. Ashley (now known as Lillian J. Turnbull), sues for part of estate.
93. Tallac Historic Site by Robert Burke and Ken McKowen, 1996. Second copy, 1983.
94. Tallac Historic Site information including the Baldwin Estate (1921). A page of the USDA Forest Service website, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. Accessed June 7, 2006.
95. "Baldwin will owns mysterious heir as daughter," Los Angeles Examiner, Thursday, March 4, 1900. Third daughter of Elias J. Lucky Baldwin is Mrs. Rose Ella Robinson Selby, also known as Mrs. Zelda Selby.
96. "Claim against large estate: suit may delay distribution of Baldwin heirs." Los Angeles Times, January 19, 1910.
97. "Baldwin heirs are confirmed: claims of Beatrice Turnbull unanimously rejected." Los Angeles Times, March 31, 1912.
98. "California's Stately Hall of Fame: Elias Jackson Baldwin--April 3, 1828-March 1, 1909, by Rockwell D. Hunt. Los Angeles Times, June 25, 1939.
99. "Monrovia boasts of controlled development." Los Angeles Times, December 9, 1965.
100. Article about Elias J. Lucky Baldwin's oil business "'Standard Luck' at Montebello" from June, 1919 issue of Standard Oil Bulletin, a publication of Standard Oil Company (California). Includes a crayon sketch drawing of Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin by Maynard Dixon.
101. Copy of marriage certificate of Elias J. Baldwin (age 21) and Sarah Ann Unruh (age 18), married January 2, 1846, in Berrien County, Michigan. Recorded February 21, 1846. Re-certified on May 20, 1986.
102. "L.A. Then and Now: Dog and hare races bred early animal rights battle." Greyhounds were let loose in a fenced field to chase rabbits. The spectator sport was banned for cruelty. Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin staged the races at his ranch after other courses were closed. Los Angeles Times, July 19, 2009; p. A35.
103. Lucky Baldwin, the San Francisco millionaire is the defendant in a suit brought by a woman who claims that she intrusted $2000 to him for speculation, and that he swindled her out of it. The Baltimore Sun, October 6, 1877.
104. Blue island, a true story. Chicago Daily Tribune, December 8, 1877. About Mrs. Baldwin and her daughter's travels abroad.
105. A big lawsuit (Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin vs. Miss Lennie McCormick). Chicago Daily Tribune, February 10, 1878.
106. Sudden termination of the $100,000 suit against "Lucky" Baldwin (Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin vs. Lennie McCormick). Chicago Daily, February 17, 1878.
107. Arrest of a noted forger. William J. Hadley caught in San Francisco. New York Times, December 7, 1878. Hadley, forged Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin's name on circular notes.
108. A millionaire's third marriage (from the San Francisco Chronicle, May 21). New York Times. June 1, 1884. E.J. Baldwin marries Miss Lilly C. Bennett.
109. Lucky Baldwin: he talks about some of his lucky hits and his hard work. From the Louisville Courier-Journal. New York Times, October 9, 1885.
110. Another millionaire in trouble (Los Angeles). New York Times, February 13, 1886. Louise Perkins vs. E.J. Baldwin for breach of promise.
111. A costly broken heart (Los Angeles). New York Times, February 20, 1886. In lawsuit Louise E. Perkins vs. E.J. Baldwin, the jury decided in favor of the plaintiff for $75,000.
112. Lucky Baldwin's escape: shot at by a young woman in San Francisco court. His assailant the sister of the girl who is suing him for breach of promise--the bullet cuts off several of his curls--career of the remarkable old man who once before was fired upon by a young woman. Re: Lillian Ashley vs. E.J. Baldwin. New York Times, July 3, 1896.
113. Miss Ashley's shot at Baldwin: an exciting scene in the San Francisco courtoom. New York Times, July 9, 1896.
114. Lucky Baldwin is low: noted horseman suffered a collapse after watching races (Los Angeles). New York Times, February 5, 1909.
115. Lucky Baldwin still improving. New York Times, February 14, 1909.
116. Lucky Baldwin dies at the age of 81: end comes to well-known turfman and miner at his California ranch. New York Times, March 2, 1909.
117. Baldwin left $30,000,000: left a will which he believed could not be broken. New York Times, March 3, 1909.
118. Baldwin's widow to contest will. New York Times, March 16, 1909.
119. Mrs. Baldwin compromises: widow of Lucky withdraws contest of will--her share increased. New York Times, March 29, 1909.
120. A record doctor's fee: Lucky Baldwin's physician thinks it should be $100,000. New York Times, March 31, 1909. Dr. John W. Trueworthy is said to be paid $100,000 for attending to the late E.J. Lucky Baldwin.
121. Baldwin estate settled: widow transfers interest to daughters and they to a trust company. New York Times, April 3, 1909.
122. Baldwin left $20,000,000: will of the turfman probated--income was only $120,000. New York Times, April 8, 1909.
123. Baldwin's widow to wed: friends say she will marry Dr. Leon Landone, who has child theories. New York Times, June 15, 1909. Mrs. Lillian Bennett Baldwin to marry Dr. Leon Landone, a lecturer on child culture.
124. Allows $1,320,000 claim: California court decides Lucky Baldwin's estate must pay it. New York Times, August 21, 1909. Baldwin estate must pay back money that E.J. Lucky Baldwin owed to Hibernia Loan and Savings Society of San Francisco.
125. Baldwin estate settled: in a little over a year his $15,000,000 fortune is distributed among heirs. New York Times, April 17, 1910.
126. Lucky Baldwin: a look at his famous ranch and its wonders. How Lucky Baldwin looks and his wonderful career. Queer stories from his big hotels and how he runs them. A look at his horses and his wonderful irrigation system. Los Angeles Times, June 11, 1893.
127. E.J. "Lucky" Baldwin biography by Jon Wilkman, 1999. Retrieved March 23, 2006 from website of Historical Society of Southern California at http://www.socalhistory.org/. Quote by Elias J. Baldwin "Hell, we're giving away the land. We're selling the climate."
128. A. National Museum of Racing announces 2018 Pillars of the Turf Hall of Fame inductees include Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin and Dr. Charles Strub, both inducted at a ceremony on August 3, 2018. B. "Much More Than Lucky"-four pages from Guide to the Official National Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame, 2018-2019.
129. L.A. Then and Now by Cecilia Rasmussen; Colorful tycoon lived up to his nickname. Los Angeles Times, September 5, 1999.
130. Two pages from the 1900 Census from San Francisco, California showing Elias J. Baldwin as head of household, his wife Lily Baldwin, daughter Anita Baldwin, mother-in-law Oselia Bennet, sister-in-law Alberta Marquis, niece Vivian Marquis, brother-in-law Albert A. Bennet, servant William Davis, servant Lee Fu, and servant Tom Young. Lee Fu and Tom Young were Chinese. Alternate spellings of names may include Lillie Bennett Baldwin, Ocelia Bennett, Albert Bennett.
131. Bill of Sale, dated June 30, 1958 of picture of Mother and Child in gilded frame, signed by artist G. Barry. Sold by Vivian Howard to Helen C. Gates.Vivian Howard indicates this picture hung on the walls of the Lucky Baldwin home at Santa Anita (not verified), her aunt was the 6th wife of Baldwin and Vivian lived there as a child. Letter from local historian Sandy Snider that confirms relationship between Elias J. Baldwin's 4th wife (he had no 6th wife) Lillie Bennett Baldwin and the niece Vivian Howard. Picture of Lillie Bennett's mother Ocelia Bennett in the Queen Anne Cottage. Article from November 10, 1938 that Mrs. Vivian Howard successfully sued her aunt Mrs. Lily Baldwin Howard, former wife of the late E.J. Baldwin, for $120,000 of support. Image of the "Mother and Child" picture by G. Barry. Image of Lillian Howard, 1938, aka Lillie Bennett, aka Lillie Baldwin, sometimes spelled Lily Baldwin. She had been married to and widowed by Elias J. Baldwin.
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Baldwin, Elias J.-Baldwin Theater

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1. "Tom Maguire, Napoleon of the stage." California Historical Society Quarterly, September, 1942, pages 238-275.
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1. "Tom Maguire, Napoleon of the stage." California Historical Society Quarterly, September, 1942, pages 238-275.
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Baldwin, Elias J.- Mines and Mining

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1. "A mountain of gold." Desert, September 1975, pages 34-37. 2. "Gold of Holcomb Valley." Desert, July/August 1967, pages 40-41. 3. Incorporation papers: Baldwin/Johnston Death Valley Mining and Milling Company. Source: Natural History Museum. 4. " Gold Mountain," chapter from Mines of the Sa…
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1. "A mountain of gold." Desert, September 1975, pages 34-37.
2. "Gold of Holcomb Valley." Desert, July/August 1967, pages 40-41.
3. Incorporation papers: Baldwin/Johnston Death Valley Mining and Milling Company. Source: Natural History Museum.
4. " Gold Mountain," chapter from Mines of the San Bernardinos by John W. Robinson. p.37-47
5. "Gold Mountain," chapt. 8 from The San Bernardinos by John W. Robinson. p.65-72
6. The mining aristocracy: social standing of San Francisco's bonanza kings. The ancient feuds of the magnates of the mines--Flood and O'Brien, Fair and Mackey, Morrow and Baldwin ignored in society--Ralston's ruin--the exploits and charities of "Knightly Jim" Keene, New York Times. December 15, 1876.
7. Big Bear Valley: its history, legends & tales by Austin Drake. '49er Centennial Edition, copyright 1949. Elias Jackson "Lucky" Baldwin is named a financier of the Big Bear valley region. He was well known in the Big Bear valley soon after the gold strike of Holcomb. He not only operated Gold Mountain mine, but did extensive prospecting and development work in Van Dusen canyon in an effort to get a water supply which could be used at the mine. Page 8.
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Baldwin, Elias J.- Playing Cards

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1. Custom playing cards, plastic coated. 2. Description of each playing card, custom made for Baldwin's Oakwood Hotel in Arcadia.
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1. Custom playing cards, plastic coated.
2. Description of each playing card, custom made for Baldwin's Oakwood Hotel in Arcadia.
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Baldwin, Elias J.- Horses and Horse Racing

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1. Bibliography on Baldwin's horses, race horses and racing. 2. "Baldwin's racers: a good season for Santa Anita Stable." News clip, October 9, 1890. 3. "Cruzados is a crack colt." San Francisco Examiner, December 22, 1901. 4. Catalog of thoroughbred yearlings ... property of E.J. Baldwin, Auc…
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1. Bibliography on Baldwin's horses, race horses and racing.
2. "Baldwin's racers: a good season for Santa Anita Stable." News clip, October 9, 1890.
3. "Cruzados is a crack colt." San Francisco Examiner, December 22, 1901.
4. Catalog of thoroughbred yearlings ... property of E.J. Baldwin, Auction 1897. 32 page booklet copied at the Bancroft Library, acquired April 1982.
5. Jockey license of Richard Herman Schierske signed by E.J. "Lucky" Baldwin. Copy of original loaned by his son, R. Schierske.
6. Marriage license for Herman Schierske, jockey for E.J. Baldwin, February, 1908. Copy of original.
7. "Rider killed at Santa Anita; no racing today on account of death of E.J. Baldwin." San Francisco Chronicle, March 2, 1909.
8. "Baldwin horses were record makers." San Francisco Chronicle, March 2, 1909.
9. "Breeder's meet opens a triumph." Oakland, CA Tribune, August 22, 1915.
10. "Ed Cerbin secures fine stock of horses." San Francisco Bulletin, February 25, 1916.
11. "Four American Derby winners buried under Maltese Cross." Arcadia News Forecast, December 7, 1934.
12. "Lucky Baldwin days at Santa Anita." Westways, December 1935, Page 26-27.
13. Copies from 'The History of Thoroughbred Racing in America' by W.H.P. Robertson regarding Baldwin horses and horse racing. 798.4 R.
14. "E.J. Baldwin, Esq." From 'The Builders of the Commonwealth' by H.H. Bancroft.
15. "Races fulfill Lucky's dream." Arcadia Tribune, April 13, 1978.
16. "A history of the thoroughbred in California, Part II." The Thoroughbred of California, December 1978.
17. "What Rey El Santa Anita did for California racing." Los Angeles Times, June 16, 1939.
18. "Pioneer horseman not forgotten in valley." Pasadena Star News, October 18, 1939.
19. "Lucky Baldwin's old colors in national racing museum." Press release from Santa Anita Park.
20. "The thing I guess I'm most proud of happened in 1967 at Lexington, Kentucky." New Yorker, April 13, 1981. Article about relocating the grave of Isaac Murphy to Lexington.
21. Typed information on Baldwin jockeys.
22. "Lucky Baldwin's racing school." The Thoroughbred of California, June 1994, pages 38-46. Article on school; jockey Isaac Murphy; and nationally famous farrier, John Isaac Wesley Fisher.
23. Article on E.J. Baldwin's famous horse, Volante. Monrovia Planet, March 12, 1887, page 2.
24. "Baldwin's stables." Monrovia Planet, April 30, 1887, page 1.
25. "The Santa Anita Stables." Monrovia Messenger, April 18, 1889, page 6.
26. "Santa Anita Stables." Monrovia Messenger, January 1, 1891, page 2.
27. "The golden age of the California horse." The Thoroughbred of California, February 1947. John Hervey article includes Lucky Baldwin.
28. Article on thoroughbred industry by Carleton F. Burke. The Thoroughbred of California, May 1947.
29. "Rey El Santa Anita is dead." Los Angeles Daily Times, July 2, 1919.
30. Burke, Carleton, "Pastime of Millions," The Thoroughbred, Volume IV, Number 6, page 10+.
31. Ibid. The Thoroughbred. Volume IV, Number 8, page 16+.
32 Ibid. The Thoroughbred. Volume IV, Number 10, page 14+.
33. Ibid. The Thoroughbred. Volume IV, Number 11, page 8+.
34. Ibid. The Thoroughbred. Volume IV, Number 12-13, Page 16+.
35. Ibid. The Thoroughbred. Volume IV, Number 14, page 26+.
36. Lucky Baldwin's Flyers: Volante and the others to leave Santa Anita. New York Times, April 16, 1877.
37. Will please racegoers: Lucky Baldwin's horses barred from all race tracks. May not be able to race abroad. Santa Anita horses have long been under suspicion. New York Times, October 21, 1895.
38. Stewards reply to Baldwin: decline to reconsider their decision to reject his entries. New York Times, October 23, 1895.
39. Santa Anita Track has no prospects (tells of the coming end of racing at Baldwin's Santa Anita Park when State of California will close it with the ban on horse racing, effective April 20, 1909). Los Angeles Times, March 21, 1909. One copy is article itself, one copy is of the whole page view.
40. Fortunes are lost or won at Arcadia. Newspaper page from sports section of Los Angeles Sunday Times reporting opening of Santa Anita Park, built by "Lucky" Baldwin and opened December 1907. Dated December 8, 1907. These are more legible copies of photo 551.
41. Biography and images of Alexander MacMillan Allan, the architect of Lucky Baldwin's original Santa Anita Race Track. Image of race track in 1907. He lived at Point Lobos in Monterey County, California.
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Baldwin, Elias J.- Wine and Wine Making

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1. 'Wines and vines of California', by Frona Eunice Wait, 1889, pages 179-183. 2. "Baldwin's famous old prize wines and brandies." L.A. Racing Association Souvenir Program, 1907. 3. "Baldwin's Famous Old Prize Wines and Brandies." Copy of the wine list that went with Baldwin's traveling display …
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1. 'Wines and vines of California', by Frona Eunice Wait, 1889, pages 179-183.
2. "Baldwin's famous old prize wines and brandies." L.A. Racing Association Souvenir Program, 1907.
3. "Baldwin's Famous Old Prize Wines and Brandies." Copy of the wine list that went with Baldwin's traveling display of spirits, circa 1890. Copy of the original owned by the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum, 1981.
4. Pure grape brandy. Santa Anita Vineyard. Depot and office, THE BALDWIN S.F. 15 page booklet defending the fine quality of Baldwin Brandies, published by Schmidt Label & Litho Company, 1883. Copied from the Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley, April 1982.
5. Lucky Baldwin: the owner of Mollie McCarthy arrested for crooked distilling near Los Angeles, Cal. Chicago Daily Tribune, August 12, 1879.
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History-Rancho Santa Anita (1875-1909)-Elias J. Baldwin

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1. " 'Lucky' Baldwin's retreat." Article by Susanna B. Dakin. 2. Article from Touring Topics, March 1929, page 41. 3. "One of many entrances to 'Lucky' Baldwin's ranch." Page from a Los Angeles Racing Association program, 1907. 4. "First street entrance to Fairyland Park, Baldwin's ranch." Page…
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1. " 'Lucky' Baldwin's retreat." Article by Susanna B. Dakin.
2. Article from Touring Topics, March 1929, page 41.
3. "One of many entrances to 'Lucky' Baldwin's ranch." Page from a Los Angeles Racing Association program, 1907.
4. "First street entrance to Fairyland Park, Baldwin's ranch." Page from a Los Angeles Racing Association program, 1907.
5. "Large oak tree, Hotel Oakwood, Baldwin's ranch." Page from a Los Angeles Racing Association program, 1907.
6. "Rancho Santa Anita."Lasca Leaves, March 1976, by Sandy Snider.
7. "Pastoral - it's scenes like this that gave Arcadia its name." News photo mounted on gray paper, circa 1950.
8. "This is Santa Anita." Arcadia Tribune, March 23, 1950. News photo of Baldwin store.
9. "Baldwin's boat house." Arcadia Tribune, August 11, 1960. News photo of boat house.
10. "List of ranches and acreage planted to various crops." Century Magazine, October 1883, Volume XXVI, Number 6. Compiled 1978.
11. "Last remnant of the Rancho." Thoroughbred, November 1965 by Dick Nash. Six pages.
12. "Days of yore - progress is wonderful, but ..." Arcadia Tribune, March 24, 1949. News photo of Baldwin cattle pastures.
13. " 'Beast' Baldwin and his two great loves." Sports Illustrated, February 19, 1962 by Dolly Connelly.
14. "1894 photo of the bell tower of Mission San Gabriel." Article confirming bell from Mission was at ranch.
15. "History of Santa Anita." Westways, October 1955 by M. Richard Marx.
16. "Life at Guenoc (breeding farm owned by Lily Langtree). Westways, August 1957 by Idwal Jones.
17. "Mission-period Rancho." Arcadia Tribune, April 2, 1978.
18. "About 1876 or 1877, Baldwin hired a distant relative, Julius A. Kelly." Los Angeles Herald Tribune, December 30, 1960. Typed notes.
19. "Rancho was lucky for Baldwin." Arcadia Tribune, April 6, 1978.
20. The Peacock Call, September/October 1978. Rancho area residents' newsletter with article and map on Ranch. Also: a chronology on Rancho by Joe Buck.
21. "Life and death." Golden West, January 1966, pages 20-21+. Regarding Workman and Temple tragedy.
22. Ad in Sierra Madre Vista for Baldwin store. March 16, 1889.
23. February 1889 notice in Sierra Madre Vista telling of corn sale by Baldwin.
24. Story of Blas Cuellar recalls days of Baldwin Reign; 40 descendants still live in Arcadia. Arcadia Tribune, March 24, 1949. Cuellar had come from Mexico.
25. Letter relating to observation of the Ranch in 1883. Article in Western States Jewish Historical Quarterly, March 1979.
26. "Baldwin large operator - acquired much land in Los Angeles County." Chapter 3 from the book _California Memories_ by Jackson A. Graves, published by Times Mirror Press, 1930. Copied at Huntington Library, 1979.
27. "Lucky Baldwin's energy turning to the swamp lands of his great ranch." Valley Vista, March 31, 1900. Regarding lands in El Monte and Savanna areas.
28. "Mr. E.J. Baldwin was presented with four Java oyster shells by a captain of a vessel from China." San Gabriel Valley News, March 28, 1878.
29. "The Los Angeles Herald recently contained the following about E.J. Baldwin's Santa Anita Ranch: a long account of the ranch and its developing." Sierra Madre Vista, February 5, 1891.
30. Boat house construction." Sierra Madre Vista, May 28, 1891.
31. "Baldwin money for road up Mount Wilson." Sierra Madre Vista, May 3, 1889.
32. "Brick manufacture at Santa Anita." Sierra Madre Vista, April 14, 1888.
33. "Banana trees." Sierra Madre Vista, May 31, 1889.
34. List of numbers of fruit trees, grape vines, and head of livestock. Sierra Madre Vista, January 15, 1891.
35. "Acreage being sold for small ranches." Sierra Madre Vista, November 20, 1890.
36. "Estimated worth of ranch, 1891. Sierra Madre Vista, August 13, 1891.
37. Description of ranch from newspaper. Sierra Madre Vista, January 8, 1890.
38. "E.J. Baldwin's Santa Anita ranch is undoubtedly the most beautiful." Los Angeles Daily Herald, March 30, 1887. Copied from the Los Angeles Public Library by Sandy Snider of the Los Angeles County Arboretum.
39. "Water." San Gabriel Valley News, February 28, 1878. Regarding Baldwin building flumes to carry water from Big Santa Anita Canyon.
40. "The Santa Anita Ranch." Two pages from California of the South, by Walter Lindley, publisher, 1888.
41. "The Builders. VI Where Ranch and City Meet." Outing, October 1906 by Ralph D. Paine.
42. "In 1880, 'Lucky' Baldwin orange grove of 75 acres at Sierra Madre was planted to navels." Historical Society of Southern California Bulletin, December 1943, page 152.
43. "A large number of fine varieties of plants received for Mr. Baldwin." San Gabriel Valley News, February 28, 1878. From the Huntington Library.
44. Map showing irrigated lands, canals, pipe lines and pumping plants in the Pasadena Quadrangle, 1907. Original owned by Mrs. Robert Pitzer.
45. Letter from H. Unruh to Richard Garvey on E.J. Baldwin office letterhead featuring Bird's Eye Map. Original owned by Jack Donnelly. Obtained March 3, 1981.
46. "Notice of claim to water." Legal notice filed by E.J. Baldwin on August 23, 1883 in Court in Los Angeles. Regarding his right to water from Santa Anita Canyon. Original at County Hall of Records.
47. "Santa Anita Store." Ad in Sierra Madre Vista, circa late 1880's.
48. The Land of Sunshine: a magazine of California and the Southwest, February 1898, edited by Chas. F. Lummis. Photos and mentions of Arcadia on marked pages.
49. "Typical views of California." Los Angeles Times. Large photographic prints. (NOTE: OVERSIZE! See bottom drawer of photo file cabinet with oversize photos.)
50. "Childhood visit to Baldwin home recalled by former Los Angeles mayor." Arcadia Tribune, April 23, 1956, page 1. Article and photo.
51. "Rancho Santa Anita once vast Baldwin empire of more than 54,000 acres." News clip, circa April 1948.
52. "Lucky Baldwin's Rancho Santa Anita." by Percy L. Bonebrake. From the Westerners Brand Book, Los Angeles Corral. Book six, Los Angeles Westerners, 1956, page 83-85.
53. "Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin and his Santa Anita Ranch." by Carey S. Bliss. From the Westerners Brand Book, Los Angeles Corral. Book six, Los Angeles Westerners, 1956, page 79-82.
54. "20 cents an acre! - The Santa Anita Rancho story." The Realty Scene, Pasadena (Ca.) Independent, January 11, 1953 by Independent Real Estate Editor, Jack Cressman.
55. Ad in the Monrovia Planet, January 15, 1887, page 2. For the sale of 5-20 acre lots (out of 2,000 for sale) by E.J. Baldwin.
56. Arcadia Notes in the Monrovia Planet, May 21, 1887, page 2. Regarding buildings and road work, etc. for Arcadia at that time.
57. Article in the Monrovia Planet, March 15, 1887, page 3. Regarding the sale of two lots by E.J. Baldwin to the two Studebaker brothers.
58. Articles regarding the orange trees E.J. Baldwin will set out. Monrovia Messenger, March 27, 1890 and November 13, 1890.
59. Article regarding the placing of several thousand acres of land on the Santa Anita Ranch by E.J. Baldwin. Monrovia Messenger, January 8, 1891.
60. Lucky Baldwin's Ranch: a Southern California paradise of sixteen thousand acres. (Description of the ranch). The Daily Constitution, March 22, 1877.
61. It was too much. (Description of the ranch). Chicago Daily Tribune, May 25, 1877.
62. Lucky Baldwin's Ranch. Chicago Daily Tribune, June 17, 1879. Description of the acreage, trees, fruits, etc.
63. Lucky Baldwin's 'Arcadia': establishes sporting city on Santa Anita Ranch in defiance of strenuous opposition. New York Times, June 23, 1903. Arcadia is incorporated, and it promises to be the "sportiest" place in the country, despite opposition from the State Anti-Saloon League. The town is located on Baldwin's ranch of 18,000 acres.
64. "A Corner in Arcady," a chapter copied from History of Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley California, Vol. 1 (1930) by Harold Carew.
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History-Rancho Santa Anita (1875-1909)-Elias J. Baldwin - Employees

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1. "J.F. Falvey, Superintendent of Santa Anita Ranch." Sierra Madre Vista, December 18, 1890. 2. "Mr. McClellen of Arcadia left for Kentucky." Sierra Madre Vista, October 16, 1890. 3. " 'Bob' Campbell, a colored trainer." Sierra Madre Vista, August 9, 1889. 4. "Mr. W.F. Boardman of Sierra Madre…
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1. "J.F. Falvey, Superintendent of Santa Anita Ranch." Sierra Madre Vista, December 18, 1890.
2. "Mr. McClellen of Arcadia left for Kentucky." Sierra Madre Vista, October 16, 1890.
3. " 'Bob' Campbell, a colored trainer." Sierra Madre Vista, August 9, 1889.
4. "Mr. W.F. Boardman of Sierra Madre." Sierra Madre Vista, June 23, 1888.
5. "The Boarding House, so well kept by Mrs. Huston." San Gabriel Valley News, May 9, 1878.
6. "Many persons fear the agrarianism of Kearney & Com. (Dennis Kearney of San Francisco." San Gabriel Valley News, April 11, 1878. Relating to threats of burning barley harvest if Chinese are hired on ranch.
7. "Mrs. Esthey, a mechanic's wife, on Monday, March 25th, went to the Santa Anita house." San Gabriel Valley News, April 11, 1878. Account of a near-drowning.
8. "Over $20,000 in coin was distributed to the employees." San Gabriel Valley News, March 28, 1878.
9. "Mrs. Finley is teaching a school of 12 pupils." San Gabriel Valley News, May 9, 1878.
10. Partial list of employees 1901, 1902, 1903. Hand copied from very large labor ledger at Huntington Library (two sheets). These names represent less than one-twentieth of those listed; however, many were listed for just one or two days work.
11. A bill for E.J. Baldwin from George Lem Company, General Merchandise & Employment Agency for laborers furnished. November 30, 1902.
12. "Negress, 99 years old alert as in slave days." Imperial Enterprise, September 1, 1915. Copied from original at Huntington Library.
13. History of African Americans in Monrovia, California by Susie Ling, Pasadena City College. Includes information on John Isaac Wesley Fisher (farrier and blacksmith) and his son Julian Fisher.
14. Lucky Baldwin's Latest Fortune, Los Angeles Times, March 9, 1902. Regarding Chinese laborers, "he employs chiefly Chinese labor in his orchards. He said the Chinese are the most reliable laborers he can get. "The exclusion law is a mistake, said Mr. Baldwin. If we continue to shut the Chinese laborers out, we will have to import Puerto Ricans and Filipinos."
15. Family documents of Elizabeth Weigand Cleminson, John Weigand (painter for E.J. Baldwin), Francis Schweitzer-5 items. A. Her father was paid with what today is El Monte. Newspaper unknown, date: 1979. B. Marriage certificate Francis Schweitzer and Emilie Krug. C. Deed from E.J. Baldwin to F. Schweitzer, December 8, 1891. D. Guaranty Abstract Company, unlimited certificate to F. Schweitzer, free from incumbrance. E. CD-R of image files of Marlene Hudson Schweitzer family photographs (Baldwin winery).
Subjects
History-Rancho Santa Anita (1875-1909)-Elias J. Baldwin - Employees
Item ID
112AF
Collection
Subject Files
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The Arcadian Observer. Official paper of the United States Army Balloon School

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Contents
1. The Arcadian Observer. Official paper of the United States Army Balloon School at Arcadia, California. Vol. 1 #1 August 3, 1918 – Vol. 1 #29 February 15, 1919 (Bound) 2. Official Souvenir & Program Balloon School Circus and the Final Edition of The Arcadian Observer, February 22, 1919.
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1. The Arcadian Observer. Official paper of the United States Army Balloon School at Arcadia, California. Vol. 1 #1 August 3, 1918 – Vol. 1 #29 February 15, 1919 (Bound)
2. Official Souvenir & Program Balloon School Circus and the Final Edition of The Arcadian Observer, February 22, 1919.
Subjects
The Arcadian Observer. Official paper of the United States Army Balloon School
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 40
Shelf Number
Shelf B5
Item ID
350AF
Collection
Subject Files
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