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1. Lucky Baldwin's "Cottage". Arboretum brochure, 1955.

2. "The Queen Anne Cottage." Lasca Leaves, September, 1974.

3. "Lucky Baldwin's paradise." Los Angeles Times-Home Section, January 2, 1949.

4. "The Queen Anne Cottage." Article by Patricia Warren, May 1973. Three typed pages.

5. "A look into the 'Queen Anne Cottage' and the 'Adobe' ". Arcadia News Post, June 1, 1968. Photos and captions.

6. "Fire sweeps Arboretum at cottage." News clip, circa December 27, 1969.

7. "Queen Anne cottage rugs." Daily News Post, January 4, 1968.

8. "It says here..." San Gabriel Valley Topics, March 9, 1948.

9. "Lucky Baldwin's Queen Anne Cottage." Los Angeles County publication, undated.

10. "Lucky's cottage arises from ruins." Los Angeles Times, January 18, 1953. Article and photo.

11. "Lucky Baldwin's retreat." Article by Susanna B. Dakin, undated. Seven pages.

12.. "Baldwin cottage will be dedicated." Los Angeles Times, May 17, 1954.

13. "The Queen Anne Cottage." Lasca Leaves, Winter 1961.

14. Magazine photo. Unknown source, undated.

15. "On the lake." News photo, undated.

16. "In its day." News photo, March 23, 1950.

17. "Queen Anne Cottage." Los Angeles State and County Arboretum telephone book cover, December 1968.

18. Periodical photo of Queen Anne Cottage, 1966. Two copies.

19. "The Baldwin 'Queen Anne' Cottage." Arcadia Tribune, January 31, 1965.

20. Copy of original photos of Queen Anne Cottage at Arboretum. (#197, #173, #168)

21. "One day only: Queen Anne Cottage to be opened." Los Angeles Times, December 7, 1978. Photos.

22. Five color patch of the Queen Anne Cottage in the background with horse racing in the foreground.

23. "Restoration: Old California rancho days revived in Arcadia." Pasadena Star News, August 23, 1953.

24. Queen Anne Cottage Fact Sheet. From Sandy Snider, Arboretum. undated.

25. Baldwin House 1881: Arcadia, California. Excerpt from book "West Coast Victorians: a Nineteenth Century Legacy" by Kenneth Naversen, published 1987. Color photos and text.

26. Southern California Landmarks Queen Anne Cottage, article from Westways, February 1966. Drawing by Peter Alexander.

Subjects

Queen Anne Cottage

Item ID

43AF

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1. Charles B. Eaton Scrapbook Newspaper Clippings: c. 1930s. Mostly Eaton's Restaurant

Subjects

Charles B. Eaton Scrapbook

Location

History Room

Box Number

Box 17

Shelf Number

Shelf A5

Item ID

326AF

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1. Lessons from history. Article describing the new museum building with floor plan and color photos. World Architecture, May 2002, page 44-50. (Magazine and color copy)

2. Arcadia Historical Museum. Article written in German. Bauwelt May 17, 2002.

3. Article describing the museum written in both English and Japanese. Color and b/w photos. Architecture and Urbanism, 02:06 No. 381.

4. Invitation from Arcadia Historical Society and Santa Anita Park for a wine and light supper with proceeds to benefit the Arcadia Historical Museum Building Fund. December 13, 1999. Digital graphic of new museum on front of invitation. Also 2nd copy of graphic photo.

5. Needs Assessment Survey and Report. May 19, 1999. City of Arcadia, Arcadia Historical Museum, Arcadia Historical Society. Prepared by: Sparano + Mooney Architecture, Inc.

6. "Museum Contractor Selected," City of Arcadia press release, August 2, 2000. Bid awarded to Van Nuys based BEGL Construction Co., Inc.

7. "Museum dreams - Arcadia Historical Society fills larger building with its collected treasures. The Sunday Star, October 28, 2001, page 1-2. Article describing the Oct. 20th grand opening of the museum. Includes photo of Ruth and Charles Gilb.

8. Press release dated August 7, 2002 announcing that the Arcadia Historical Museum will be joining museums around the nation in "Museums Celebrate America Freedoms: Joining Communities in a Day of Remembrance September 11." Details of the activities at the museum on September 11 are included.

9. Color brochure on the museum with membership application. 2002.

10. Invitation to the preview party for the grand opening of the museum, October 19, 2001. Given by the Arcadia Historical Society and the City of Arcadia. 11. Formal invitation to the Grand Opening Ceremony of the museum on Saturday, October 20, 2001.

12. Local girl's Gold Award project to be part of Arcadia's September 11th Day of Remembrance at the Arcadia Historical Museum. Tiffany Tseng volunteers at the museum and photographed local residents and asked them to share their thoughts on America and September 11th. The Sunday Star, September 8, 2002, p.1.

13. Grand Opening Ceremony program. October 20, 2001.

14. Informal flyer from The Arcadia Historical Society and The City of Arcadia inviting people to the Grand Opening Ceremony of the museum on October 20, 2001.

15. President's Message from CAMINOS, newsletter of the Arcadia Historical Society, welcoming the new curator, Maren (Marni) Hackley. Includes background information on her. January 2002.

16. Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum postcard. "Have you visited the new Museum?" Orange crate label created by Anielka Gallo on front of postcard with address, days and hours open. 2002. (4 postcards)

17. Seabiscuit mania. Arcadia Historical Museum shows off items celebrating horse-racing icon. Sunday Star, August 17, 2003, page 1.

18. Ruth & Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum, Long Range Plan 2006.

19. Ruth & Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum general information on 9"x4" card. Shows Anoakia Fountain on front side and light fixture from Anoakia designed by Maynard Dixon on the back side.

20. Gallery Guide to the "Army Balloon School" exhibit that ran November 2005 through January 2006.

21. "Profiles in courage: veteran registry on display at Arcadia Museum." The Weekly Star, May 29, 2007. Curator Alycia Wood is in photograph.

22. "A Trip Down Memory Lane...Salute to former Arcadia High School Educators" exhibit. Invitation to opening reception, February 7, 2006.

23. Postcard for "A Trip Down Memory Lane...Stories by former Arcadia High School Educators," an Arcadia Historical Society Program, January 29, 2006.

24. "Childhood Memories of Dolls" photo and caption of museum exhibit curated by Hwee-Ching Sinclair. Pasadena Star News, December 12, 2007, p. Local 2.

25. Exhibit pays tribute to Tongva tribe, Weekly Star, a supplement to the Pasadena Star News, September 18, 2008. Museum exhibit is called Tongva: our voice, our history, our people.

26. Celebrating 5 years, a Sunday Soiree, October 22, 2006 program, with museum's vision statement, mission statement, and goals. Lists names of Historical Museum Commission and Arcadia Historical Society Board. Timeline of recent Arcadia history from 1974-2006.

27. Arcadia Historical Museum Foundation 10th anniversary celebration dinner program, October 9, 2011.

28. Arcadia Historical Museum Foundation proposed Education Center leaflet, including artist's rendering, July 2010.

29. Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum Map, undated.

30. Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum postcard "Add your name to our donor tree." Donating a leaf starts at $250.

31. 2009 Exhibit Calendar, including January through March 6, 2010.

32. Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum two sided pamphlet, 9" x 4" cardstock with museum's mission, hours, parking, basic information. Undated.

33. History of the Arcadia Museum (postcard size). No date.

Subjects

Museums-Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum

Item ID

262AF

Collection

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1. Nixon advocate. Arcadia Bulletin. October 13, 1946.

2. 200 democrats form. Arcadia Bulletin October 17, 1946.

3. Committee predicting election/ news clip, n.d.

4. A new chapter begins. Arcadia Tribune November 7, 1946

5. Nixon leaving for Washington. Arcadia Tribune November 14, 1946

6. Congressman Nixon sets stage. Arcadia Tribune, n.d.

7. Nixon leaves for Washington. Arcadia Tribune December 1, 1946.

8. Nixon appointed to two house committees. Arcadia Tribune January 26, 1947

9. Nixon's record hailed. Arcadia Tribune June 5, 1947

10. Nixon to sail for Europe. Arcadia Tribune August 3, 1947

11. Congressman Nixon off for Europe. Arcadia Tribune August 28, 1947

12. Nixon bill would inject. Arcadia Tribune clippings for May 6, 1948 and September 16, 1948.

13. Communist party launches attack. Arcadia Tribune May 13, 1948

14. Nixon reviews presidential. Arcadia Tribune May 27, 1948

15. Arcadia voters cast. Arcadia Tribune May 30, 1948

16. Primary voters asked. Arcadia Tribune May 27, 1948

17. Nixon address to keynote. Arcadia Tribune October 10, 1948

18. Both nominations won by. Arcadia Tribune June 3, 1948

19. Nixon to talk. Arcadia Tribune April 21, 1949

20. Under the capitol dome. Arcadia Tribune April 21, 1949

21. Nixon sponsors bill in house for new Arcadia post office. news clip January 13, 1949

22. Nixon talks to full house. Arcadia Tribune April 24, 1949

23. Rep. Nixon opens senate campaign. news clip September 18, 1950

24. Meet the Nixons. Arcadia Bulletin news article by Adele Rogers St. Johns, October 2, 1950

25. Nixon makes whirlwind. Arcadia Tribune September 25, 1950

26. Thousands cheer Nixon. Arcadia Tribune November 1, 1956 with photo.

27. Tribune recommendations. Arcadia Tribune, n.d. (c.1949?)

28. Nixon, first supporters reminisce. Arcadia Tribune November 5, 1959.

29. The man for the job. newspaper paid ad, May 13, 1948.

30. A first in Arcadia. Arcadia Tribune November 1, 1956

31. Publisher's corner. Arcadia Tribune editorial endorsing Nixon, August 11, 1968.

32. Voorhis recalls Nixon entry. Los Angeles Times, July 21, 1971.

33. Dear Mr. President. Letter from Bruce Wetmore of Arcadia to Nixon dated May 5, 1969.

34. Dear Mr. Wetmore. Reply dated May 14, 1969.

35. Nixon - he got political start here. Daily News-Post January 16, 1969.

Subjects

Nixon, Richard Milhous

Item ID

156AF

Collection

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