Contents

1. "Arcadia Public Library gets." News clip, undated.

2. "Tree expert donates." Arcadia Tribune, February 27, 1964.

3. "English chivalry book available." Arcadia Tribune, April 11, 1965.

4. Statement of the division of responsibilities between Board of Trustees and City Librarian. Two pages, undated.

5. "Library adds valuable local (Background on gift of scrapbooks)." Arcadia Tribune, February 23, 1964.

6. "Patty Pratt memorial." Arcadia Tribune, September 23, 1965.

7. Research facts in Arcadian Room." Arcadia Tribune, February 27, 1964.

8. "Dissemination of free material." Policy statement adopted and reaffirmed, March 17, 1966.

9. "Arcadia Library gets rare Faraday," News clip, circa 1966.

10. "Gallery Guide." Guide to Lenz-Wishek paintings, 1967, eleven pages.

11. "Death of an Arcadia landmark." Arcadia Tribune, April 21, 1963.

12. "City historian Eberly." Arcadia Tribune, September 1, 1968.

13. "Arcadia Library boasts." News Post, February 1, 1969.

14. Circulation totals for Arcadia Library 1960-1985. Taken from minutes statistics of Library Board.

15. "Library display portal." Arcadia Tribune, December 28, 1969.

16. "Creative Arcadian exhibit." Arcadia Tribune, April 5, 1970.

17. "Arcadia Public Library to host open house." West Arcadia Hub Shopper, March 19, 1970.

18. "Poster winners named." Arcadia News Post, March 19, 1970.

19. Art and Lecture Room rules. Policy sheet on use, revised 1961, circa 1971.

20. "Library limits Arts Room use." News clip, circa 1970.

21. The Display Policy of the Arcadia Public Library. Circa 1970.

22. "Public Library Audiovisual unit may close." San Gabriel Valley Tribune, March 18, 1982.

23. "Library family of the year." Arcadia Tribune, February 15, 1970.

24. "50 Years." Brochure tracing 50 years of library history, 1970.

25. "Coots family."Arcadia Tribune, March 3, 1971.

26. "Reorganization saves books. (reflecting changes due to Proposition 13)." Arcadia Tribune, August 20, 1978.

27. City of Arcadia proclamation designating National Library Week in Arcadia, March 1971.

28. "Librarian forced to play babysitter." News clip, April 16, 1972.

29. 1972 Christmas bookmark. List of winners, December 1972.

30. "Board institutes new rules." Arcadia Tribune, April 30, 1972. Two copies.

31. "Unruly youths at Library." Los Angeles Times, May 2, 1972.

32. "Mementos of Arcadia at Library." Arcadia Tribune, July 30, 1978.

33. Procedure for handling book complaints. Policy as amended, March 17, 1966.

34. "You and your library." Promotional brochure for library, introducing a film made at Arcadia Public Library, circa 1962.

35. "Arcadia Library marks." Arcadia Tribune, April 16, 1962.

36. "Library marks third year." Arcadia Tribune, April 12, 1964.

37. "Judith Moore is appointed City Librarian." Arcadia Tribune, April 18, 1965.

38. "Public Library shows progress." Arcadia Tribune, April 14, 1963.

39. "Arcadia Public Library marks fourth anniversary." Arcadia Tribune, April 15, 1965.

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41. "Library ordinance gets first reading." Daily News Post, undated.

42. "Board to study new library rules." News clip, undated.

43. "Arcadia Kiwanis Club members presented a crepe myrtle tree." News photo, undated.

44. "Trees planted at library." Daily News Post, April 26, 1972.

45. "Library tackles mounting vandalism problem." Daily News Post, April 14, 1972.

46. "The Arcadia Public Library: it's a lot more than books." News clip, December 21, 1972. Two copies.

47. "Arcadians avid readers, City's Librarian reports." News clip, September 1974.

48. "Inflation hits Library's (pocket) book." Arcadia Tribune, August 1975.

49. "Librarian retires." News clip, undated.

50. "Library nears half-million in circulation." News clip, undated.

51. "Arcadia Library gets better than average rating." News clip, March 17, 1972.

52. "Library budget is submitted." News Post, May 18, 1971.

53. "Library to seek study of strengths and weaknesses." News clip, undated.

54. "Growth puts squeeze on Arcadia library." News clip, undated.

55. "Arcadia Library feted for its year of service." News clip, September 1975.

56. "Better school libraries may be drop reason." News clip, undated.

57. "Excuses - the library's heard them all." News clip, October 10, 1975.

58. "Odd bookmark collection shown." News clip, September 1974.

59. "Inflation, increased demands challenge library officials." Arcadia News Post, September 11, 1970.

60. "During 1969 Arcadia Public library cites increase in books and films." Arcadia News Post, January 20, 1970.

61. ""Library celebrates 50th year." Arcadia Tribune, April 12, 1970.

62. "Parents must learn public library not a babysitting agency." News clip, undated.

63. "Know your public library ... enjoy its many services." San Gabriel Valley Advertiser, April 16, 1969.

64. "Library finds wedding license - as a bookmark." News clip, October 1976.

65. "Information center defines Arcadia 'Community' Library." Arcadia Tribune, May 4, 1969.

66. "Arcadia Library - 50 years of service to the community." Arcadia Tribune, April 15, 1970.

67. Summary of the 1964 library survey.

68. "Shod feet requested in Arcadia Library." Star News, July 16, 1965. "Library Board Asks Voluntary Bare Feet Ban." Los Angeles Times, July 16, 1965.

69. "Did you know that ..." List of library services, circa 1977.

70. "100 attend microfilming campaign dinner." Arcadia Tribune, May 5, 1962.

71. "Annual book loss at $8,500." Arcadia Tribune, May 22, 1966.

72. "City presented library sundial." News clip, January 11, 1968.

73. "Audio-visual jump shown in library annual report." Arcadia Tribune, November 2, 1969.

74. News clips relating to budget squeeze and efforts to increase taxes to support library." Packet contains nine items. 1966-1967-1968.

75. Policy Manual of the Arcadia Public Library dated 1974; revised October 1975 and September 1984.

76. Certificate of Appreciation presented to Arcadia Public Library in recognition of the Library's participation in the IRS Library Program. April 1988.

77. Description of trees on Library grounds as of beginning of remodel/renovation in 1992.

78. Certificate presented by the California Association of Work Experience Educators in cooperation with Arcadia High School to the Arcadia Public Library in recognition for providing on-the-job training for work experience education students. n.d.

79. Certificate presented to the Arcadia Public Library by the Arcadia Associated Student Body for special recognition in providing assistance and materials for students at Arcadia High School. n.d.

80. "Three Cheers for Books, Arcadia Public Library Junior Reading Room Dedication Ceremony" program. Saturday, November 16, 1963.

81. Sign posted in Art & Lecture Room stating that it is unlawful for the room to be occupied by more than 165 persons. October 8, 1987.

82. Souvenir Bookmark showing library hours, address at 20 W. Duarte, and phone number Hillcrest 6-7111. Compliments of Arcadia Board of Realtors, 1961.

83. "Head of Arcadia Library named." Los Angeles Times, April 24, 1965. Judith Moore is head librarian succeeding Homer Fletcher.

84. "Librarian named." Los Angeles Times, September 23, 1965. Miss Lu Parish is public services librarian.

85. "Arcadia Library sets dress rules for students." Los Angeles Times, September 26, 1965.

86. "Film set for library." Los Angeles Times, December 17, 1965. Title: The Sea Around Us, available for loan, based on book by Rachel Carson.

87. "Film to screen." Los Angeles Times, March 9, 1966. Title: Village Beneath the Sea.

88. "Library film." Los Angeles Times, March 9, 1966. Title: The Hound that Thought he was a Raccoon.

89. "Family gets award for library use." Los Angeles Times, May 5, 1968.

90. "Arcadia gaining a new insight." Los Angeles Times, January 18, 1962. UCLA librarian Dr. Lawrence Clark Powell comes to speak at Arcadia Public Library.

91. "Row erupts in Arcadia over book termed 'blasphemous.' Los Angeles Times, November 29, 1962.

92. "Church's motion to ban book studied by board: controversy continues as popularity of Christ story soars among public." Los Angeles Times, December 6, 1962. The book in question is The Last Temptation of Christ.

93. "Controversial book ban recommended." Los Angeles Times, January 17, 1963.

94. "Public splits on book removal." Los Angeles Times, January 24, 1963.

95. Souvenir bookmark showing image of Arcadia Public Library, types and hours of service. Copyright 1961. Second copy, with letter.

96. Use Index Record cards from 1967-1970. 10 cards, assorted blue and green. These were kept in a pocket in each book, to record circulation statistics (how many times the item was checked out). Each card reads "Do Not Remove, 10 cent fee if lost."

97. Two 1980s era Arcadia Public Library cards, one belonging to Laura Lee, the other to Kathy Meacham.

98. Three sheets of Arcadia Public Library letterhead stationery. Dates unknown.

Subjects

Library (1961-1989)

Item ID

136AF

Collection

Subject Files

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Start Date

1961

End Date

1989

Contents

1. "Report and recommendations." Report from E. Castagna to Library Board on locating new library building, March 18, 1957, nine pages.

2. "A report on the future building program." Report by the Library Board and Administration, March 21, 1957, fifteen pages.

3. Letter from E. Castagna to Library Board, May 15, 1957.

4. "Arcadia Public Library second preliminary planning program." Undated, fifteen pages.

5. Schematic drawing prepared for the Arcadia Library Board, July 5, 1957.

6. "Arcadia Library plans approved by Library Board." Monrovia Daily News, November 16, 1959.

7. Information sheet on Arcadia Public Library at the time of building dedication, April 16, 1961.

8. City of Arcadia final cost and related data published at the time of building dedication, April 1961.

9. Dedication Ceremony program, April 16, 1961. Four copies.

10. "Art Exhibitions." List of exhibits at the time of building dedication, April 16, 1961.

11. "Invitation to Your New Library." Brochure for the public, April 16, 1961.

12. Invitation to the formal dedication ceremony, April 16, 1961.

13. "Arcadia Public Library history." A history and list of personnel as of opening the new building, April 16, 1961, one page.

14. List of Arcadia Public Library activities for the dedication week, April 17-22, 1961.

15. "Library dedication ceremonies." Arcadia Tribune, April 13, 1961, two parts.

16. "Library to be dedicated in Arcadia." Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley section, April 9, 1961, with photos.

17. Area handwritten sheet with square footage, undated. (MISSING - April 1994)

18. "Arcadia changes image with carpets and music." Library Journal, December 15, 1961.

19. "Everybody loves the Library." San Francisco Sunday Chronicle, April 15, 1962.

20. Arcadia Public Library Junior Reading Room Dedication program, November 16, 1963. Two copies. (NOTE: Children's wing was not completed at the time the new library opened in 1961.)

21. Program for an Arcadia High School Music Holiday Concert to benefit the Jerry Broadwell Fund. (NOTE: The Children's room was redecorated in 1976 and dedicated to Fire Captain Jerry Broadwell.)

22. "Jerry Broadwell Children's Library." Information sheet describing memorial fund.

23. Dedication program of the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room, March 21, 1976.

24. The Memorial Fund Committee invitation to the dedication of the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room, March 21, 1976.

25. Arcadia Public Library floor plan, 1967.

26. "Book borrowers get gate." Arcadia Tribune, February 5, 1967.

27. Arcadia Public Library floor plan, pre-1972-1973.

28. "Arcadia's library violates city zoning law, planner charges." Los Angeles Times, January 31, 1971.

29. "New concepts in service seen at Arcadia Library." News clip, August, 1972.

30. "Arcadia's library violates city zoning law, planner charges." Los Angeles Times, January 31, 1971.

31. "Anti-stealing device ok'd for library." News clip, October 1974.

32. "Big bargain." News clip, June 1975.

33. "Broadwell memorial selected." News clip, undated.

34. "Patience, please." News clip, May 1975.

35. "Children's Library." News clip, February 1976.

36. "Arcadia Library using detection." News clip, June 1975.

37. "Arcadia fireman and their wives painting Children's Room of the Arcadia Public Library." News photo, February 1976.

38. Library renovation." News clip, February 1973.

39. Arcadians gather to honor Broadwell." News photos, March 1976.

40. "New children's section opens." Arcadia Tribune, October 17, 1963.

41. "Recommendations for the new library building." Study from the Library Board to the City Council, February, 18, 1958.

42. Packet of correspondence, news clips, etc. relating to development and building of the library at 20 West Duarte Road, undated.

43. "Library site selection: size, open space, parking, proximity." Arcadia Tribune, 1978.

44. "Arcadia changes the image with carpets and music." Library Journal, December 1, 1961, page 4100. Two copies.

45. "Final project cost estimate - Library Building." Published by the City of Arcadia, California, 1960, three pages.

46. Packet on the Children's and Young Adult's room, circa 1963.

47. "Recommendations for new library - location and size." February 18, 1958.

48. Packet on library furnishings with emphasis on the carpet controversy.

49. Memo from City Librarian Jim Domney to City Manager George J. Watts regarding earthquake damage to the Library building, October 2, 1987.

50. "Library built for future." Los Angeles Times, March 26, 1961.

Subjects

Library Building (1961-1989)

Physical Description

2 folders

Item ID

139AF

Collection

Subject Files

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Contents

Publicity Newspaper Articles: 1960-1961 in three-ring binder

Subjects

Arcadia Public Library. Publicity Newspaper Articles: 1960-1961

Location

Basement

Box Number

Box 022

Shelf Number

Shelf H4

Item ID

463AF

Collection

Subject Files

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Contents

Chinese calligraphy art by Arcadia author Mr. Yang Long. It reads “Good Fortune” and other characters bestow a blessing to the city of Arcadia. It was given to library director Jackie Faust-Moreno c. September, 2011.

Subjects

Chinese calligraphy art by Mr. Yang Long

Location

Basement

Box Number

Box 116

Shelf Number

Shelf H16

Item ID

429AF

Collection

Subject Files

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