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Santa Anita Park (1981-1990)

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1. Racing California's oasis: Santa Anita is prospering. New York Times February 5, 1989. 2. The King of Sports. Complimentary booklet by Santa Anita Park on the history of horse racing. 1981. 3. Santa Anita: a citizen of Arcadia, concerned, contributing, conscientious. Booklet attempting…
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1. Racing California's oasis: Santa Anita is prospering. New York Times February 5, 1989.
2. The King of Sports. Complimentary booklet by Santa Anita Park on the history of horse racing. 1981.
3. Santa Anita: a citizen of Arcadia, concerned, contributing, conscientious. Booklet attempting to show Santa Anita's contributions to Arcadia. January 1982.
4. What sport does L.A. follow? Complimentary handout sheet in Santa Anita Post Times. January 1983.
5. Santa Anita 50 years - 1934-1984. Newspaper booklet published in the Pasadena Star News February 28, 1985.
6. One day at Santa Anita. Pasadena Star News January 15, 1989.
7. The Santa Anita Spectacle. Color photo by Clyde Reavis. 1983.
8. Saenz earns promotion at Santa Anita Park. Arcadia Tribune. December 23, 1987.
9. Southern California ITW locations for Santa Anita Park. November 1988.
10. Everything you ever wanted to know about racing at Santa Anita but were afraid to ask. Second edition Santa Anita Park February 1984.
11. They're Off and Running by Joe Jares. Westways, October 1982, pp. 32-34.
12. Great Jockeys Santa Anita Folio I. Prints of painted images of jockeys: Sandy Hawley, Laffit Pincay, Jr., William Shoemaker, Chris McCarron, Darrel McHargue.
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Santa Anita Park (1981-1990)
Item ID
202AF
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Community Recreation Center Proposal (1971)

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1. Arcadia Civic Center Master Plan. 2. "Build an auditorium for Arcadia." Sponsor to enter Jog-A-Walk-A-Torium, photocopy. 3. Description of photo #1366. 4. Description of photo #1367. 5. Description of photo #1368. 6. Description of photo #1369. 7. Description of photo #1370. 8. Large pos…
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1. Arcadia Civic Center Master Plan.
2. "Build an auditorium for Arcadia." Sponsor to enter Jog-A-Walk-A-Torium, photocopy.
3. Description of photo #1366.
4. Description of photo #1367.
5. Description of photo #1368.
6. Description of photo #1369.
7. Description of photo #1370.
8. Large postcard showing architects' rendering of Community Recreation Center and Arcadia Police Facility relative to a "Yes" vote February 29, 1972.
9. Brochure relative to the passage of Proposition A for a bond issue to build the Community Center and the new Police Facility, February 29, 1972.
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Community Recreation Center Proposal (1971)
Item ID
72AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia (City) History (1990-1999)

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1. "Arcadia, a historical tribute - 1903-1993." Brochure to solicit paid advertisements for a publication about Arcadia history which would have been mailed to all Arcadia households. Publisher pulled out of the project and the magazine was never produced. This was not a City-sponsored venture. …
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1. "Arcadia, a historical tribute - 1903-1993." Brochure to solicit paid advertisements for a publication about Arcadia history which would have been mailed to all Arcadia households. Publisher pulled out of the project and the magazine was never produced. This was not a City-sponsored venture.
2. "A community picnic celebrating the 90th anniversaries of Methodist Hospital and the City of Arcadia." Invitation and program, July 18, 1993.
3. "Seventh annual intercultural evening." Program, November 17, 1993. Sponsored by the Arcadia Unified School District and the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce.
4. "January 1995 Arcadia Senior Services lunch menu." A beginning of a new program for seniors at the Arcadia Community Center.
5. "Welcome to the City of Arcadia." A resident's guide to city information, programs and services, 1994.
6. "Adopt-a-park Program." Pamphlet from the City of Arcadia.
7. Memo from City Manager William R. Kelly to All City Employees with the results of the 1995 Citizen Satisfaction Survey, October 20, 1995.
8. "Welcome to the City of Arcadia." A resident's guide to city information, programs and services, 1997.
9. Dedication Ceremony brochure for the Arcadia Community Center, July 19, 1991.
10. Letter dated February 8, 1996 announcing an open forum to discuss ways to increase City revenues without raising taxes and fees.
11. History of officials of the City of Arcadia 1903-1998.
12. Alternative Assessment Report prepared for City of Arcadia by LSA. dated July 18, 1995.
13. Folder of information about City of Arcadia, distributed 1998.
14. Development Services Department Staff Report to City Council recommending approval of the concept of a weekly "Farmer's Market" in downtown Arcadia. April 1, 1997
15. City Manager Staff Report to City Council recommending adoption of City's mission statement and updated goals. January 20, 1998.
16. "Status report on the city of Arcadia's preparation for Y2K." Staff report, Office of the City Manager. May 4, 1999.
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Arcadia (City) History (1990-1999)
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123AF
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Man O’ War. Ordnance Training Center. Camp Santa Anita. Arcadia, California

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1. Man O’ War. Ordnance Training Center. Camp Santa Anita. Arcadia, California. Vol. 1, No. 1, December 25, 1942 – Vol. 2, No. 22, May 19, 1944. Bound, Complete
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1. Man O’ War. Ordnance Training Center. Camp Santa Anita. Arcadia, California. Vol. 1, No. 1, December 25, 1942 – Vol. 2, No. 22, May 19, 1944. Bound, Complete
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Man O’ War. Ordnance Training Center. Camp Santa Anita. Arcadia, California
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 39
Shelf Number
Shelf B5
Item ID
348AF
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Man O’ War. Ordnance Training Center. Camp Santa Anita. Arcadia, California

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1. Man O’ War. Ordnance Training Center. Camp Santa Anita. Arcadia, California. Miscellaneous loose issues.
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1. Man O’ War. Ordnance Training Center. Camp Santa Anita. Arcadia, California. Miscellaneous loose issues.
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Man O’ War. Ordnance Training Center. Camp Santa Anita. Arcadia, California
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 39A
Shelf Number
Shelf B5
Item ID
349AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library Building Proposal 1991

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1991
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Blueprints for proposed new library building. Charles Walton, Assoc., June 24, 1991.
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1991
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Blueprints for proposed new library building. Charles Walton, Assoc., June 24, 1991.
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Arcadia Public Library Building Proposal 1991
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 009
Shelf Number
Shelf H14
Item ID
443AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library. Library Building Proposal, 1991

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Bond act regulations. Bond act-Program updates. Needs assessment and Building Program Jan. 17, 1991; Feb. 15, 1991; June 24, 1991.
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Bond act regulations. Bond act-Program updates. Needs assessment and Building Program Jan. 17, 1991; Feb. 15, 1991; June 24, 1991.
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Arcadia Public Library. Library Building Proposal, 1991
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 001
Shelf Number
Shelf H2
Item ID
481AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library. Library Building Proposal, 1991

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Proposals not accepted. Consultants not accepted. Consultant-selection. Charles Walton Assoc. AIA, Inc.
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Proposals not accepted. Consultants not accepted. Consultant-selection. Charles Walton Assoc. AIA, Inc.
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Arcadia Public Library. Library Building Proposal, 1991
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 002
Shelf Number
Shelf H2
Item ID
482AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library. Library Building Proposal, 1991

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Application files, reports. Final resolution. Administrative files, reports.
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Application files, reports. Final resolution. Administrative files, reports.
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Arcadia Public Library. Library Building Proposal, 1991
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 003
Shelf Number
Shelf H2
Item ID
483AF
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Subject Files
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Library (1990-1999)

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1. Minutes of the Arcadia City Council meeting held jointly with the Library Board of Trustees for a "Library Tour," January 16, 1992. 2. Minutes of the Arcadia City Council meeting and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Adjourned Regular Meeting (Library Expansion Project), June 2, 1992. The en…
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1. Minutes of the Arcadia City Council meeting held jointly with the Library Board of Trustees for a "Library Tour," January 16, 1992.
2. Minutes of the Arcadia City Council meeting and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Adjourned Regular Meeting (Library Expansion Project), June 2, 1992. The entire meeting was the presentation of the Library Expansion Concept Plan.
3. Map showing the layout before expansion/remodel of library (prior to remodeling construction).
4. Excerpt of the Arcadia City Council meeting regarding Library Construction (C.I.P Modification for Funding), September 7, 1993. Approved.
5. Excerpt of the Arcadia City Council meeting regarding Project/Construction Management Firm for Library Expansion Project (Construction Management Resources), December 21, 1993. Approved.
6. Minutes of the Arcadia City Council meeting and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Adjourned Regular Meeting (Work Session) regarding the Library Expansion Project, January 11, 1994.
7. "Update" from the Friends of the Arcadia Library regarding the remodeling and expanding of the Library, April 1995.
8. Invitation to the groundbreaking ceremony and information card from the Arcadia City Council to welcome participants at the groundbreaking ceremony June 19, 1995 for the Library Expansion/Renovation Project. One copy of invitation, four copies of information card.
9. Dial-in access to computer catalog offered beginning in August 1995. "Dial Access Computer Catalog." Information brochure August 1995.
10. Memo to staff from Jackie Faust-Moreno regarding the Library Dial-up Catalog with copy of "Dial-up Catalog: User's Guide" attached, July 6, 1995.
11. Arcadia Public Library Policy Manual. Adopted 1974; Revised 1975, 1984, 1992.
12. "Library renovation update." Sierra Madre News, January 11, 1996.
13. Invitation from the Arcadia City Council to the Dedication Ceremony for the Library Expansion/Renovation Project, November 18, 1996.
14. "Library Store Grand Opening." Arcadia Weekly, October 31, 1996, page 1.
15. Map of the new Arcadia Public Library, November 1996.
16. "City of Arcadia - Arcadia Public Library Dial Access Computer Catalog." Brochure, 1996. Two copies.
17. "Arcadia Public Library." Brochure listing services, 1996. Two copies.
18. "Arcadia Public Library - Connecting People with Information." Flyer listing events for the opening week, November 16-22, 1996. Two copies.
19. Dedication Ceremony program showing the "Arcadia Public Library Week" proclamation of Mayor Barbara D. Kuhn and the listing of special events, November 18, 1996. Two copies.
20. Program for "An evening with Gloria Horstman" book reviews, November 19, 1996. Two copies.
21. Library room honors former hospital chaplain (Paul Johenk)." Arcadia Weekly, December 5, 1996, page 7.
22. Program for Puppet Theater Presentation Ceremony, Jerry Broadwell Children's Room, 1997.
23. "Arcadia Public Library" Brochure, 1990.
24. Laser color copy of artist's rendering of proposed Library remodel/renovation, 1995.
25. Program for Arbor Day Celebration at Arcadia Public Library, March 7, 1997.
26. First floor plan for Library Expansion/Renovation Project, May 22, 1995.
27. Mayor's Proclamation regarding Library Week, November 16-22, 1996.
28. "31-year-old Arcadia Library will get $3.5 million facelift." Temple City/Arcadia/Sierra Madre Highlander, April 1, 1993, page 1.
29. Sign announcing Friday closures effective December 26, 1997.
30. Memo from Kent Ross to City Council regarding Sunday hours for the Library. May 1996.
31. Sketch of proposed library remodel. This sketch was not chosen. c. 1994
32. Memo from Kent Ross to City Council regarding costs for reopening the Library on Fridays and opening one-half day on Sundays. June 1998.
33. City Manager Staff Report to City Council regarding Library Foundation's effort to raise funds via City water bills. July 1998.
34. Web page for "Library Reopening," Nov. 16-22, 1996. Week-long celebration to commemorate the completion of the remodel/renovation of the library. 1 computer disc and paper copy.
35. Correspondence to Robert Saddoris from Kent Ross, City Librarian, thanking Mr. Saddoris for his restoration of the model of the Mayflower. September 28, 1998.
36. Correspondence to Gino Roncelli from Kent Ross, City Librarian, thanking Mr. Roncelli for providing the plastic cover for the Library's model of the Mayflower. September 29, 1998.
37. Info. from the Arcadia Public Library Foundation board meeting on the cable television show called "Connie Martinson Talks Books" which will broadcast live from the Library following the dedication ceremonies scheduled for November 18, 1996. For almost a year Ms. Martinson has interviewed authors and asked them to autograph a copy of their book in honor of the Arcadia Library. A list of the books donated to the library is included.
38. Arcadia Public Library Policy Manual. Adopted 1974; Latest revision 1994.
39. "First Tuesday Tour" flyer. Behind the scenes library tour started in October, 1999.
40. Example of library card used during the 1990s after started barcoding. Replaced in 2003 with a new card having the peacock logo.
41. "Library to get welcomed face lift." Hometown Arcadia, Duarte, Monrovia, Sierra Madre, June 29, 1995. p. H1
42. Flyer for "Free Internet Service at the Arcadia Public Library" beginning May 4, 1998.
43. City of Arcadia Library Expansion and Remodel Project, project fact sheet, includes project scope, construction cost, schedule, description.
44. Bookmark contest winning entries from each grade from all Arcadia elementary schools. Grand reopening in 1996, after remodeling.
45. Flyer from Bookfest '96 (storytime, fun activities for children). November 16, 1996, the grand re-opening of the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room after the remodeling.
46. "Thanks for the memories!" quotes from patrons that finished the line, "My favorite memory of the Arcadia Public Library is..." Selected quotes were used in a memory book commemorating the library's grand re-opening, after the remodeling.
47. Arcadia Library to apply for matching funds from California State Library for construction of a new building. Librarian Kent Ross said the 30-year-old library at 20 West Duarte Road is obsolete. Source unknown. c. 1991 or 1992.
48. Over 100 years of Arcadia history at your fingertips. Arcadia History Collection of the Arcadia Public Library brochure, circa 1990s.
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Library (1990-1999)
Item ID
137AF
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Maps (1990-1999)

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All items are street maps unless otherwise noted. 1. 1990-1991 2. 1992-1993 3.1994-1995 4. 1995-1996 5. 1996-1997 6. 1999 7. Thomas Bros. Maps Los Angeles and Orange Counties fold-out map, showing freeway system, copyright 1997.
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All items are street maps unless otherwise noted.
1. 1990-1991
2. 1992-1993
3.1994-1995
4. 1995-1996
5. 1996-1997
6. 1999
7. Thomas Bros. Maps Los Angeles and Orange Counties fold-out map, showing freeway system, copyright 1997.
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Maps (1990-1999)
Item ID
151AF
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Santa Anita Entertainment Center

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1. City of Arcadia Notice of Public Scoping Meeting for an environmental impact report held August 9, 1995. 2. Single sheet mailed "To the Concerned Citizen" by an unknown source. August 1995. 3. Agenda for Santa Anita Entertainment Center Public Hearing and Scoping Meeting August 9, 1995. 4. C…
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1. City of Arcadia Notice of Public Scoping Meeting for an environmental impact report held August 9, 1995.
2. Single sheet mailed "To the Concerned Citizen" by an unknown source. August 1995.
3. Agenda for Santa Anita Entertainment Center Public Hearing and Scoping Meeting August 9, 1995.
4. Comment/Question card for Santa Anita Entertainment Complex Scoping Meeting.
5. "Neighbors for Arcadia" notice of meeting October 30, 1995; minutes of meeting August 14, 1995; and minutes of meeting September 18, 1995.
6. Brochure from Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc. setting forth plans for Santa Anita's Arts and Entertainment Center. October 1995.
7. Santa Anita Arts and Entertainment Center "SAEC" Questions and Answers. Updated and distributed by SAEC in November 1995.
8. Arcadia Community Newsletter, November 1995. "Winner's Circle" - regarding Santa Anita Entertainment Center. original copy
9. same, acid free copy
10. Memo dated 3/30/95 from City Manager to City of Arcadia Staff regarding information about Santa Anita Race Track development application.
11. Officials Withdraw Plan for Complex at Racetrack. LA Times May 1, 1996
12. Postcard showing proposed Santa Anita Arts & Entertainment Center 1996.
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Santa Anita Entertainment Center
Item ID
197AF
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City Council (1990-1999)

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1. Memo from Alex D. McIntyre, Assistant to the City Manager, to the Mayor and Members of the City Council regarding Cablecast of City Council meetings. 2. Letter from Charles E. Gilb to the City Council thanking them for their support over his 16 years of service, April 10, 1992. 3. Invitation …
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1. Memo from Alex D. McIntyre, Assistant to the City Manager, to the Mayor and Members of the City Council regarding Cablecast of City Council meetings.
2. Letter from Charles E. Gilb to the City Council thanking them for their support over his 16 years of service, April 10, 1992.
3. Invitation to 18th annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, April 17, 1992. Charles E. Gilb, Mayor.
4. Invitation from the Gilb Family and the Young Family to a reception, April 21, 1992, to honor and thank Mary Young and Charles Gilb for their years of service.
5. Program from 18th annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, April 17, 1992.
6. Program from annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, April 1, 1994.
7. "Sheng Cheng, Councilman of the City of Arcadia, looks back at 1995 - his four accomplishments and his four wishes for the new year." Chinese Daily News, December 27, 1995.
8. Annual Prayer Breakfast invitation from Mary B. Young, Mayor, April 14, 1995.
9. Annual Prayer Breakfast invitation from Charles E. Gilb, Mayor, April 17, 1992.
10. Annual Prayer Breakfast program. George Fasching, Mayor, April 14, 1995.
11. Annual Prayer Breakfast program. Dennis A. Lojeski, Mayor, March 29, 1996.
12. Memo from Dr. Sheng Chang, Mayor Pro Tem to William R. Kelly, Acting City Manager regarding Chinese Language Class available free of charge to city employees, May 24, 1994.
13. Mayor's Annual Prayer Breakfast invitation from Mayor Barbara Kuhn, March 28, 1997.
14. City of Arcadia Fire Suppression District ballot information pamphlet, June 1997.
15. Program from Mayor's Twenty-fifth Annual Prayer Breakfast, Gary A. Kovacic, Mayor. April 2, 1999.
16. Invitation to the City of Arcadia's 1998 "State of the City" address presented by Mayor Robert Harbicht.
17. Photos of City Manager and City Council members from the Arcadia City Directory, 1996-1997 and 1997-1998.
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City Council (1990-1999)
Item ID
57AF
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Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese

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1. Horses replaced by houses at Santa Anita. Arcadia Tribune March 26, 1942. 2. Evacuation base rising at track. Arcadia Tribune March 26, 1942. 3. Santa Anita Race Track now converted. Arcadia Tribune April 8, 1942. 4. The above view of the 40 acre parking lot. news clip, n.d. circa 19…
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1. Horses replaced by houses at Santa Anita. Arcadia Tribune March 26, 1942.
2. Evacuation base rising at track. Arcadia Tribune March 26, 1942.
3. Santa Anita Race Track now converted. Arcadia Tribune April 8, 1942.
4. The above view of the 40 acre parking lot. news clip, n.d. circa 1942.
5. Santa Anita Race Track opens its gates as temporary assembly. news clip, n.d. circa 1942.
6. Huntington Drive closing denied. Arcadia Tribune April 2, 1942.
7. We Wish to bring to your attention. Handwritten letter to the War Department to correct sewage problem at Center and its reply.
8. Birthright of Barbed Wire. re: book by that title.
9. Barricade lifted on Huntington. Arcadia Tribune October 29, 1942.
10. Nisei question. Los Angeles Times April 2, 1967.
11. Nisei evacuation brides. Los Angeles Times May 17, 1967.
12. They're off and running. Los Angeles Times December 26, 1974.
13. Another example of emergency wartime. History of the Los Angeles District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, p.13
14. She gets a diploma at 86. Los Angeles Times June 18, 1976.
15. Dismal memories rekindled - Fashion Park: WWII campsite. Arcadia Tribune, June 2, 1974, p. A1.
16. Camp Santa Anita. San Gabriel Valley Tribune. April 17, 1977.
17. Information sheet giving data on Center newspaper and location of Center records.
18. Famed track has infamous past. Arcadia Tribune. March 26, 1978.
19. Selected bibliography of Japanese Relocation on the West Coast WWII 1942-1945, made at the time of display of National Archives photos in April of 1979.
20. Santa Anita Pacemaker. Photocopy of part of the front page of newspaper for the Center. June 9, 1942.
21. Study of relocation centers for Japanese during WWII completed by Raymond Okamura in 1980. (30 page report sent to Arcadia Public Library December 14, 1981 in response to query by P. McAdam.)
22. Pacific Citizen December 19-26, 1980. Maps and descriptions of the 14 Assembly Centers in California during WWII.
23. Photos on display. Highlander newsclip with photo. April 11, 1979.
24. News release March 9, 1979 about exhibit at Arcadia Public Library.
25. Constitution drawn up by evacuees shortly after establishment of Center. San Gabriel Valley Tribune April 17, 1977.
26. Copy of Executive Order 9066 from CFR Title 3, The President 1938-1943 Compilation.
27. Reparations awaken painful recollections. Los Angeles Times, part IX, p.1 August 18, 1988
28. "The decision to evacuate the Japanese from the West Coast." Greenfield, Kent Roberts, COMMMAND DECISIONS, chapter 4.
29. "The relocation of the Japanese." Bean, Walton. CALIFORNIA: AN INTERPRETIVE HISTORY, 2nd ed. p. 430-438.
30. "Wartime problems." Rolle, Andrew F. CALIFORNIA: A HISTORY. 3rd ed, p.521-524.
31. Fifty years ago, racing went to war, too. THE RACING TIMES, p. 1. December 7, 1991.
32. Best bet: American Friends Service Committee found drawer of documents. Los Angeles Times May 9, 1993.
33. Friends Journal (Quaker Thought and Life Today) November 1992.
34. An Interrupted Heritage. Book review of STUBBORN TWIG by Laura Kessler. Three generations in the life of a Japanese American family. Los Angeles Times January 9, 1994, p.4.
35. Folder of copies of photos of life at the Camp; description of photos provided by National Archives (includes photographer's name and date.)
36. Instructions to all persons of Japanese ancestry. Copy of poster regarding evacuation.
37. "Internment of Japanese Americans." Documents from the National Archives produced by the Education Branch.
38. Photo of plaque at Santa Anita Park recognizing the Park's use as an Assembly Center for the Japanese during WWII. Taken August 2002.
39. Stitches in time, Quilt tells story of 'Life behind Barbed Wire'. Michi Murayama of Alhambra made a full-size memory quilt documenting the experience of her and her families' incarceration in the Santa Anita Assembly Hall and the Jerome Location Center in Arkansas. Pasadena Star News June 30, 2001, p. D1.
40. Photcopies and descriptions of photographs taken by Clem Albers at the Santa Anita Assembly Center, 1942. From the War Relocation Authority, Midland Savings Bldg., Denver, Colorado.
41. Correspondence from Bronslaw Kielbasa to Arcadia Public Library dated September 1, 1998 with "Report on Civilian Detention Camp Tuna Canyon, Tujunga, California, May 28, 1942." (Declassified information from the General Records of State Department.)
42. Postcard about a book signing at Vroman's in Pasadena for "The Evacuation Diary of Hatsuye Egami" by Claire Gorfinkel. (Tulare Assembly Center, California)
43. Rising Sons, Remembering America's forgotten wartime casualties - Prisoners of race by Jana J. Monji. Pasadena Weekly, February 13, 2003, p.14.
44. Racing plant will shelter enemy aliens - stables being turned into quarters for evacuees. The Pasadena Post, March 23, 1942.
45. Army closes highway near evacuee camp - portion of Huntington Drive barricaded indefinitely. The Pasadena Post, May 15, 1942.
46. "Santa Anita Track Opens Gates as Temporary Assembly Station for Japanese." News clipping of large photograph with caption. Accompanying story not available. No date. Circa 1942.
47. "Santa Anita gates open to 1000 Japs: evacuees from San Pedro and Long Beach find well-prepared plant for assembly," Los Angeles Times, April 4, 1942.
48. "Charges filed against Japs: Santa Anita internees accused of violating reception center rules, " Los Angeles Times, June 25, 1942.
49. "Behind the line with Dick Hyland," column with biography of Michael Henry Fidelis Mahoney, who for the last four months has been the assistant personnel relations officer at the Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese. Los Angeles Times, June 30, 1942.
50. "Health peril meeting set: Arcadia seeks action on sewage condition at Santa Anita Jap Camp," Los Angeles Times, July 13, 1942.
51. "Jap evacuation work criticized: Leland Ford calls it social experiment and hits lack of guards, " Los Angeles Times, July 19, 1942.
52. "Japanese to start moving from Santa Anita Wednesday," Los Angeles Times, August 22, 1942.
53. "Thousand Japanese to leave Santa Anita over week-end," Los Angeles Times, September 19, 1942.
54. "More Japs leave Arcadia: transfer of 500 to Arkansas cuts camp population under 8000," Los Angeles Times, September 26, 1942.
55. "Army will move 5000 Japs by end of week," Los Angeles Times, April 1, 1942.
56. "Aliens jam Santa Anita: thousand Japanese moved from harbor by trains and autos," Los Angeles Times, April 6, 1942.
57. "Bay City Japs en route here: evacuees to bring total at Santa Anita to 3150; many await transfer," Los Angeles Times, April 7, 1942.
58. "Center gets 1246 Japs from south: contingent arriving on four special trains swells population at Santa Anita to 4353," Los Angeles Times, April 9, 1942.
59. "More awaiting Santa Anita trip: Downey and Lawndale Japanese must be evacuated by Tuesday," Los Angeles Times, April 11, 1942.
60. "Japs leave Downey and Lawndale tomorrow: army officials will move 2500 by auto and bus to Santa Anita," Los Angeles Times, April 12, 1942.
61. "More Japanese leaving today: Downey and Lawndale exodus scheduled to be completed tomorrow," Los Angeles Times, April 13, 1942.
62. "Japs in two more city areas ordered out: April 29 set as deadline, number told to leave Los Angeles since Saturday now 5000," Los Angeles Times, April 20, 1942.
63. "New Japanese exodus from coast ordered: latest evacuation decree will affect nearly 13,000 , including 5950 in southland area," Los Angeles Times, April 22, 1942.
64. "Japs to get final orders: instruction for mass evacuation May 1 will be given over week-end," Los Angeles Times, April 23, 1942.
65. "Japs register for removals: hundreds line up at two control stations under Army's orders," Los Angeles Times, April 26, 1942.
66. "New batch of Japanese ouster orders announced: thousands more to depart for Santa Anita and Tulare Reception Centers next Thursday," Los Angeles Times, May 1, 1942.
67. "Army orders removal of 2100 more Japanese: heads of families in two sections of city must register tomorrow and Tuesday," Los Angeles Times, May 3, 1942.
68. "Downtown Japs register: two churches utilized for signing of 2100 more for evacuation," Los Angeles Times, May 5, 1942.
69. "Japs will go to Pomona Fairgrounds camp: more aliens told to move, new evacuation orders will take half of Nipponese from coast," Los Angeles Times, May 6, 1942.
70. "Population of Santa Anita Japanese Center now 13,000: another contingent arrives as settlement at Pomona prepares to receive first group of evacuees tomorrow," Los Angeles Times, May 7, 1942.
71. "Army moves 793 from Little Tokyo: Japs centered at Santa Anita with second batch of 548 sent directly to Manzanar," Los Angeles Times, May 9, 1942.
72. "Japs gambling charges filed: complaints against 10 arrested in raid on Santa Anita issued," Los Angeles Times, May 26, 1942.
73. "Santa Anita Center officials defended: noted citizens familiar with conditions deny Japanese evacuees are kept underfed," Los Angeles Times, May 31, 1942.
74. Letters to The Times -- Feeding of Japanese, by Mrs. C.B.S., Arcadia. Los Angeles Times, June 3, 1942.
75. "Santa Anita Japs end sit-down: work on project resumed by 800," Los Angeles Times, June 18, 1942.
76. "Japanese-Chinese wedding deferred: girl didn't want mate to live at Santa Anita," Los Angeles Times, July 11, 1942.
77. "American-born Jap wants to enter war poster contest," Los Angeles Times, July 12, 1942.
78. "Wipe-out of Santa Anita Race Track assessment refused: appeal to board says Turf Club put out of business by Federal use of plant as Jap Assembly Center," Los Angeles Times, July 25, 1942.
79. "Santa Anita liquor smuggling plot charged as four booked: two stewards, chef and cook accused of scheme to take in whisky for sale to Japanese," Los Angeles Times, August 8, 1942.
80. "Troops quell Jap riot of 2000 at Santa Anita," Los Angeles Times, August 8, 1942.
81. "Fire sweeps roof at Santa Anita: blaze controlled by Jap-manned force," Los Angeles Times, August 25, 1942.
82. "Santa Anita Japs will be moved: three thousand will leave for Colorado Relocation Center," Los Angeles Times, September 15, 1942.
83. "Rigid Manzanar control sought: Leland Ford warns 'Socialistic experiment' will cause more trouble," Los Angeles Times, December 11, 1942.
84. "Remembering Pearl Harbor--differently," Los Angeles Times, April 4, 1972.
85. "L.A. Then and Now: Racetrack had part in dark chapter of history," by Alison Bell, Los Angeles Times, November 8, 2009, p. A44.
86. Bacon Sakatani: Valley man shares internment experience. The Weekly Star, October 14, 2010. Although Sakatani's family was sent to Pomona Fairgrounds temporarily, then to Heart Mountain Relocation Center in Wyoming, Santa Anita Race Track in Arcadia is mentioned.
87. Application for registration of historical landmark # 934, the temporary detention camps for Japanese Americans, in the counties of Fresno, Inyo, Los Angeles, Merced, Monterey, Sacramento, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Stanislaus, Tulare, and Yuba. May 13, 1980.
88. Plaque at Santa Anita Goes Unnoticed. A plaque dedicated to the Japanese Americans who were "processed" at Santa Anita Park was erected in May, with little fanfare. Arcadia Weekly, p. 1, 22, December 13, 2001.
89. Executive Order 9066 was signed 75 years ago today. The other date of infamy. by Stephanie K. Baer, Pasadena Star News, February 19, 2017. Retrieved from Pasadenastarnews.com on February 21, 2017.
90. Internees reunite: Japanese-Americans detained at Santa Anita Park before being shipped to camps share photos, memories and friendship at 75th anniversary event in Little Tokyo. Pasadena Star News, April 16, 2017.
91. Transcription of interview with Mrs. Murayama, October 1998. She spoke of her incarceration at Santa Anita Assembly Center, living in horse stables and army-type barracks. Oral history. See PDF in K: drive.
92. Documentary to Share Citizens' Stories, Memories. Pasadena Star News, March 6, 2023. Effort to document Japanese American encampments at the Santa Anita Race Track in Arcadia, the Fairplex in Pomona and ten other temporary California detention centers. Three detainees now in their nineties (Bacon Sakatani, Mike Hatchimonji and Ted Hamachi) share their memories with writer Sharon Yamato, photojournalist Stan Honda and historian Brian Niiya. The goal of the project, is to create a website that compares how sites look today with how they looked in 1942, as well as how the public can find the centers.
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Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese
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Camp Santa Anita (U.S. Army Ordnance Center)

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1. "Santa Anita Ordnance troops reviewed." News clip, circa 1942-1943? 2. "Camp Santa Anita houses Polish refugees." Arcadia Bulletin, November 8, 1943. 3. "Army camp needs told." Arcadia Tribune, October 29, 1942. 4. "Arcadia camp 'showplace'." News clip, January 21, 1943. 5. "G.I. Santa Anit…
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1. "Santa Anita Ordnance troops reviewed." News clip, circa 1942-1943?
2. "Camp Santa Anita houses Polish refugees." Arcadia Bulletin, November 8, 1943.
3. "Army camp needs told." Arcadia Tribune, October 29, 1942.
4. "Arcadia camp 'showplace'." News clip, January 21, 1943.
5. "G.I. Santa Anita." Westways, December 1943, p. 12-13.
6. Four issues of Man O' War, publication of the camp from 1943 and 1944. See also bound volume of this in Arcadia archives.
7. "Veterans visit their old camp." Los Angeles Times, August 14, 1967, Part II-S.
8. Notes taken from interview with William Dillon, Captain in the 14th Field Artillery Observation Battalion, once assigned to Camp Santa Anita. August 27, 1980.
9. "Camp Santa Anita remembered: during WWII it was the Great Arms Place." Los Angeles Times, December 25, 1981, Part III, page 1 by Shav Glick.
10. "Dear Joe." Handbook for soldiers stationed at Camp Santa Anita.
11. "Santa Anita goes to war." Source and date unknown.
12. "Colonia Santa Rosa." Copy of Spanish brochure regarding Polish refugees at Camp Santa Anita. Also includes correspondence regarding refugees.
13. Letter from Bronislaw Keilbasa to the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, April 2, 1995. It requests information on Polish refugees that stayed near Arcadia during World War II. Enclosed was an article, "Wartime living - happiness in California," dated November 15, 1942.
14. Copies of documents regarding Polish refugees at Camp Santa Anita, courtesy of Bronislaw Kielbasa. 35 pages.
15. Letter to Mrs. Pat Corpe Krig from Jane Breiseth dated July 16, 1999, with information about Annadorf and Camp Santa Anita. (cc: Mary Beth Hayes) Three attachments: (1) Listing of soldiers who worked at Annadorf while stationed at Camp Santa Anita, people interested in Annadorf , and sources for further research. (2) copies of photos of Annadorf and Art Monaco receiving Legion of Merit at Camp Santa Anita. (3) Information on Camp Santa Anita copied from the United States Army in World War II: The Technical Service: The Ordnance Department Planning Munitions for War. 11 pages total.
16. Letter from Mary Beth Hayes to Jane Breiseth dated September 15, 1999, thanking Ms. Breiseth for information about Annadorf.
17. Letter from Mary Beth Hayes to Phillip C. Kellison requesting information on the images Mr. Kellison might have of Camp Santa Anita. Referred to by Researcher Jane Breiseth. September 15, 1999.
18. All bets were off. Shav Glick , a longtime Times sportswriter, recalls when he served at the Camp Santa Anita Army training camp during World War II. Los Angeles Times, November 4, 2003, p. D1.
19. Santa Rosa Colony: story of a Polish War-Refugee Camp, in Mexico. English translation of document #12 above.
20a. Annadorf: a German town in the San Gabriels. Part 1 of 3. Published by Wrightwood Historical Society, December 7, 2001. Printed from Internet Website http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/WrightwoodHistorical/ on December 30, 2005.
20b. Annadorf: a German town in the San Gabriels. Part 2 of 3. Published by Wrightwood Historical Society, January 4, 2002. Printed from Internet Website http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/WrightwoodHistorical/ on December 30, 2005.
20c. Annadorf: a German town in the San Gabriels. Part 3 of 3. Published by Wrightwood Historical Society, February 1, 2002. Printed from Internet Website http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/WrightwoodHistorical/ on December 30, 2005.
21. Down the home stretch at Santa Anita: the week the race track became a camp for Polish refugee children, October 1943. By Joyce Young-Kelly. Submitted to Professor Charles Roberts, Department of History, California State University, Sacramento. With cover letter from Joyce Kelly to librarian Yvonne Ng.
22."Santa Anita Park to be Nazi Camp: German Prisoners of War Will be Kept at Former Race Track Plant." Los Angeles Times, February 19, 1944.
23. "Santa Anita transformed: former Jap Assembly Center fast becoming army training hub." Los Angeles Times, December 14, 1942.
24. "Lee Side o' L.A. by Lee Shippey. A journalist's description of Camp Santa Anita." Los Angeles Times, April 28, 1943.
25. "Nation's armed might show attracts 50,000: 'Times'-Army Ordnance in action display at Exposition Park also will be open today." Los Angeles Times, September 12, 1943.
26. "Santa Anita will house 2000 Nazis: Army confirms plan for Prison Camp. " Los Angeles Times, March 9, 1944.
27. "Santa Anita Park ready in month." Los Angeles Times, September 20, 1944.
28. Wartime living: happiness in California. 727 Poles discovered happiness at the barracks of Camp Santa Anita. Polish refugees, 350 children who were wards of Poland's Government in Exile, stayed for six days on their way to Mexico City. Time Magazine, November 15, 1943.
29. Editor of U.S. Army camp paper Man O' War of Santa Anita, California Army Ordnance Training Center will be the editor of Toykyo Express, a new newspaper for the Pacific theater. Time Magazine, June 5, 1944.
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Camp Santa Anita (U.S. Army Ordnance Center)
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Santa Anita Park

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1. The story of Santa Anita: the great race place. Beckwith, B.K. 64 pg. booklet on history of the track. 2. King of sports. 32 pg. booklets on thoroughbred racing in general. 3. Sample condition book used by owners and trainers who are looking for a race in which to enter their horse. First …
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1. The story of Santa Anita: the great race place. Beckwith, B.K. 64 pg. booklet on history of the track.
2. King of sports. 32 pg. booklets on thoroughbred racing in general.
3. Sample condition book used by owners and trainers who are looking for a race in which to enter their horse. First issue 1978-79.
4. The Great Race - The Santa Anita Handicap. This is a history of this race. San Francisco Chronicle March 5, 1982.
5. The King of Sports Comes Back to California. CALIFORNIA ARTS & ARCHITECTURE January 1935.
6. Santa Anita the Great Race Place. Guide for thoroughbred racing.
7. Letter from George James of Bert Crowther Ltd dated October 6, 1956 regarding the statuary at Santa Anita Park.
8. Santa Anita: Grand Dane of racing goes mod. Column by Jim Murray in LATimes February 16, 1971.
9. Santa Anita Park. PACIFIC PATHWAYS March 1946.
10. Santa Anita Park. Description of statuary at Santa Anita Park. 1956. source: Santa Anita Park.
11. news release: Antique Art Objects Give Santa Anita Paddock Gardens New Look. 1956. Description and pictures of statuary at Santa Anita Park. source: Santa Anita Park.
12. Home Turf. LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE April 1990, p.99+
13. Roadsigns. Newsletter of the California Historic Route 66 Association. Fall 1995.
14. Off to the horse races in Arcadia. San Gabriel Valley Tribune October 18, 1996, p.28.
15. Button depicting a horse and jockey. Text reads Santa Anita Park, Home of Seabiscuit.
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Santa Anita Park
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198AF
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Santa Anita Park.

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Santa Anita Park. Oversize Calendars and color clippings. Calendar years: 1977-1978, 1978-1979, 1979-1980, 1982-1983, 1984-1985, 1985-1986, 1990-1991, 1991-1992, 1992-1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2007, 2020, 2021. "Who's next? Santa Anita Park Spring Meet, April 25-June 29." Pasadena …
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Santa Anita Park. Oversize Calendars and color clippings.
Calendar years: 1977-1978, 1978-1979, 1979-1980, 1982-1983, 1984-1985, 1985-1986, 1990-1991, 1991-1992, 1992-1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2007, 2020, 2021.
"Who's next? Santa Anita Park Spring Meet, April 25-June 29." Pasadena Star News supplement. April 24, 2014.
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Santa Anita Park.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 62
Shelf Number
Shelf C3
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376AF
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Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park)

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1. Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park) Specifications, Blueprints
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1. Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park) Specifications, Blueprints
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Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park)
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History Room
Box Number
Box 37
Shelf Number
Shelf B4
Item ID
346AF
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Santa Anita Park-People

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1. George Woolf, famous jockey of the 1930s. Arcadia Tribune news photo. August 16, 1973. 2. George Woolf. Arcadia Diamond Jubilee edition of the Pasadena Star News September 12, 1978. 3. Longden: a young 69. Los Angeles Times February 14, 1976. 4. A birthday cake that's long, long, Longde…
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1. George Woolf, famous jockey of the 1930s. Arcadia Tribune news photo. August 16, 1973.
2. George Woolf. Arcadia Diamond Jubilee edition of the Pasadena Star News September 12, 1978.
3. Longden: a young 69. Los Angeles Times February 14, 1976.
4. A birthday cake that's long, long, Longden. Arcadia Tribune February 11, 1979.
5. How sweet it was. Arcadia Tribune news photo February 18, 1979.
6. Another Longden finds success in racing. Los Angeles Times - circa early 1970s.
7. He grew up in the valley and now he's a star jockey at Santa Anita. Arcadia News-Post March 11, 1974. (Steve Valdez)
8. Cauthen wins praise in Santa Anita debut. Arcadia Tribune January 27, 1977.
9. Smothers sorts Santa Anita silks. (Frank Smothers) Arcadia Tribune October 21, 1976.
10. Mittie's work adds to track's pageantry. Arcadia Tribune October 14, 1976.
11. She keeps the jockey in bright colors. (Mittie Lovell) Arcadia News Post September 17, 1969.
12. Anita Weil Hanson retiring. news clip. n.d., circa May 1969.
13. Santa Anita's Anita (Anita Weil Hanson). Los Angeles Times May 19, 1969.
14. Miss Weil's 32 years on the job. Los Angeles Times February 11, 1969.
15. Santa Anita: city within a city. Westways, January 1960.
16. 5,000 lbs of paper used weekly in racing book. (Fred Trumpf). Arcadia Tribune February 26, 1978.
17. In the money (room) at Santa Anita. (John Detchemendy).Los Angeles Magazine February 1976.
18. Village smithy counterpart now working in Arcadia (Wally Rohrer). Arcadia News-Post April 6, 1971.
19. Hustling horses often a labor of love for agent (John Stillson). News clip January 26, 1978.
20. Racing secretary, Santa Anita's Eilken, manages residence for equine elite. Thoroughbred of California, December 1975.
21. Bird-watching (rail, early, etc.) at Santa Anita. Los Angeles Times West Magazine February 5, 1967.
22. Santa Anita dirt doctor (William Quigley, maintenance supervisor) Western Horseman August 1971.
23. Santa Anita: art deco on the morning line. New West magazine January 31, 1977.
24. Hazel Longden sees her dream come true. Arcadia Tribune May 24, 1981.
25. Newsmaker of the Year: An irresistible force, frankly (Frank Stronach) Thoroughbred Times v.15 n.51 December 18, 1999 p.1
26. Shoe-In by William Murray. (Bill Shoemaker) Westways, May 1980, p. 34-37+.
27. "Hall of fame jockey dies." Pasadena Star News, February 15, 2003. Jockey Johnny Longden dies at age 96. He was the first to win 6,000 races.
28. "Longden riding career ends on high notes of triumph." Arcadia Tribune, March 17, 1966.
29. Jockey Johnny Longden of Arcadia scored his 5,000th victory. Arcadia Tribune, March 4, 1957.
30. Jockey Laffit Pincay, Jr. Commemorative 2000.
31. Arcadia city council honors George Haines, Santa Anita President. Arcadia Weekly, p. 7. September 22, 2011.
32. Former Santa Anita employee Ambrosio Maldonado to celebrate 90th birthday - Dec. 7. Arcadia Weekly, December 5, 2013.
33. Remembrance of Alan Staller, a long-time Santa Anita Park employee. The Weekly Star (supplement to Pasadena Star News), June 15, 2014.
34. Shear is gone but never forgotten at Santa Anita. John Shear, long-time paddock worker better known as "Paddock Captain" at Santa Anita passes away at 102. The Arcadia centenarian is best known for risking his own life in 2011 by saving a 5-year-old girl from being trampled. Pasadena Star News, December 15, 2023, p. B4.
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Santa Anita Park-People
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Santa Anita Park (1907-1912)

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1. References to news articles on Baldwin's racetrack. 4 newspaper citations. 2. Los Angeles Racing Association Souvenir, 1907. Booklet commemorating the opening of the track. copied from the original at the CTBA. 3. Los Angeles Racing Souvenir 1908 and 1909. Booklet commemorating the season…
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1. References to news articles on Baldwin's racetrack. 4 newspaper citations.
2. Los Angeles Racing Association Souvenir, 1907. Booklet commemorating the opening of the track. copied from the original at the CTBA.
3. Los Angeles Racing Souvenir 1908 and 1909. Booklet commemorating the season. copied from the original at CTBA.
4. Events at Arcadia. photocopy of newsclip. Los Angeles Daily Times April 3, 1909.
5. California's last race stirs with its humor and tragedy. Los Angeles Sunday Times April 18, 1909.
6. Gloom holds sporty echo. Los Angeles Daily Times April 19, 1909.
7. Santa Anita grass-grown. Los Angeles Daily Times April 23, 1909.
8. Santa Anita Park throws open its gates. news clip from files at Santa Anita Park, date and source unknown.
9. Baldwin's track. newspaper plate 1907.
10. Santa Anita Race Track. photocopy of photo.
11. Race track. Arcadia Tribune August 16, 1973,
12. Baldwin's race track winding down. Information from the Los Angeles Times April 19, 1905.
13. Santa Anita Park - historical vignettes of the San Gabriels. TV Times giving history of the track. September 1973.
14. Santa Anita Park is rich in heritage. news clip 1936.
15. Opens first Anita Track. newspaper clipping. n.d. circa 1950.
16. A.M. Allen, architect and builder of Santa Anita. ASCOT PARK (booklet) Los Angeles, CA 1904-05.
17. "Lucky" Baldwin started Santa Anita original track back in '73. Pasadena Star News December 16, 1936.
18. Scenes at new Baldwin race tract at Arcadia. news clip. Los Angeles Daily Times November 22, 1907.
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Santa Anita Park (1907-1912)
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