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Suzanne Gilstrap, who was paralyzed for life when a 20-foot-long tree limb fell on her at the Los Angeles County Arboretum on July 25, 1977, has won a $1,625,000 settlement from the County. Miss Gilstrap, now 16, has appeared as a paraplegic in a recent television movie, "Skyward," with Bette Davis.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper458
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 1, 1982
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 1, 1982
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p. A-1
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
458AN
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The new Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum has been completed and will open to the public shortly. The 8,000 sq. ft. auditorium in the new building accommodates nearly 1,000 people. It will be used for exhibits, classes and shows.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 5, 1981
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p. A-9
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 5, 1981
Pages
p. A-9
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
453AN
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Arcadia-born Ruth Reeder, author of the recently published book, "Lemon-Twist: No Salt Added," will be the featured speaker at the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum on June 10, 1991.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 30, 1991
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p. B-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 30, 1991
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p. B-1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia authors - Reeder, Ruth
Item ID
574AN
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General articles re: Arboretum

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 2, 1948 p. 1; December 9, 1948 p. 1; December 12, 1948 p. 1; March 24, 1946 p. 5; April 27, 1950 p. 1; April 29, 1950 p. 1; May 4, 1950 p. 1; May 11, 1950 p. 1; May 13, 1950 p. 1; May 18, 1950 p. 1; May 20, 1950 p.1; May 25, 1950 p. 1; May 27, 1950 p. 1; June 1, 1950 p. 1; June 13, 1950 p. 1; June 15, 1950 p. 1; June 17, 1950 p. 1; October 5, 1950 p. 1 and November 29, 1951 p. 15 (Broughton Collection); October 18, 1951 p. 1 (Jungle improvement); November 26, 1951 p. 1 (Improvement projects); December 6, 1951 p. 1 (150 acre annexation); February 21, 1952 p. 1 and April 26, 1956 p. 1 (George P. Lux estate); July 20, 1953 p. 1 and August 20, 1953 pp. 1,5,11 (Lucky Baldwin Day events); February 10, 1955 p. 3 (Eucalyptus trees); February 3, 1955 p. 18; March 24, 1955 p. 1 (Herb Garden); May 19, 1955 p. 10 (So. African area); September 22, 1955 p. 6 (Botanical gardens); April 23, 1956 p. 1 (Bowron reminiscences); June 21, 1956 p. 1 (Blind Garden); September 17, 1956 p. 1 (Exhibition Pavilion); January 30, 1958 p. 2 (Petrified wood collection); April 14, 1958 p. 1 (Dog house); November 13, 1958 p. 1 (Master Plan); November 12, 1959 p. 2 (Nature trails); March 6, 1961 p. 1 and April 21, 1963 p. 1 (Fountain and pond addition); January 23,1964 p. 1 ("Horses in History and Art" Collection); September 6, 1964 p. 1 (Entranceway remodeling); October 24, 1964 p. 26 (History of development); September 18, 1966 p. 5 (Improvement projects); October 5, 1967 p. 7 (Fire wagon of 1800's); July 24, 1968 p. 3 (New science lab); April 23, 1969 p. 2 (Botanical-Horticultural Library); June 7, 1970 p. 3 (Research lab opened); July 18, 1971 p. 1 and August 15, 1971 p. 1 (Age limit under fire); February 22, 1973 p. 1 (History of development); August 5, 1973 p. 1 (Silver Anniversary).
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Arcadia Tribune
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December 2, 1948 p. 1; December 9, 1948 p. 1; December 12, 1948 p. 1; March 24, 1946 p. 5; April 27, 1950 p. 1; April 29, 1950 p. 1; May 4, 1950 p. 1; May 11, 1950 p. 1; May 13, 1950 p. 1; May 18, 1950 p. 1; May 20, 1950 p.1; May 25, 1950 p. 1; May 27, 1950 p. 1; June 1, 1950 p. 1; June 13, 1950 p. 1; June 15, 1950 p. 1; June 17, 1950 p. 1; October 5, 1950 p. 1 and November 29, 1951 p. 15 (Broughton Collection); October 18, 1951 p. 1 (Jungle improvement); November 26, 1951 p. 1 (Improvement projects); December 6, 1951 p. 1 (150 acre annexation); February 21, 1952 p. 1 and April 26, 1956 p. 1 (George P. Lux estate); July 20, 1953 p. 1 and August 20, 1953 pp. 1,5,11 (Lucky Baldwin Day events); February 10, 1955 p. 3 (Eucalyptus trees); February 3, 1955 p. 18; March 24, 1955 p. 1 (Herb Garden); May 19, 1955 p. 10 (So. African area); September 22, 1955 p. 6 (Botanical gardens); April 23, 1956 p. 1 (Bowron reminiscences); June 21, 1956 p. 1 (Blind Garden); September 17, 1956 p. 1 (Exhibition Pavilion); January 30, 1958 p. 2 (Petrified wood collection); April 14, 1958 p. 1 (Dog house); November 13, 1958 p. 1 (Master Plan); November 12, 1959 p. 2 (Nature trails); March 6, 1961 p. 1 and April 21, 1963 p. 1 (Fountain and pond addition); January 23,1964 p. 1 ("Horses in History and Art" Collection); September 6, 1964 p. 1 (Entranceway remodeling); October 24, 1964 p. 26 (History of development); September 18, 1966 p. 5 (Improvement projects); October 5, 1967 p. 7 (Fire wagon of 1800's); July 24, 1968 p. 3 (New science lab); April 23, 1969 p. 2 (Botanical-Horticultural Library); June 7, 1970 p. 3 (Research lab opened); July 18, 1971 p. 1 and August 15, 1971 p. 1 (Age limit under fire); February 22, 1973 p. 1 (History of development); August 5, 1973 p. 1 (Silver Anniversary).
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Arboretum
Item ID
3580AN
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The sixth annual Intercultural Evening was held at the Arboretum.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 11, 1991
Pages
p. A-1 photos
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 11, 1991
Pages
p. A-1 photos
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
465AN
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The Arboretum has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Institute of Museum Services. The money will be used for a computerized system to inventory and store information on the Arboretum's plant collection.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 18, 1979
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 18, 1979
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p. A-1
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
447AN
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Dedication ceremonies were held for the new Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper455
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 19, 1981
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 19, 1981
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p. A-1
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
455AN
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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a program for the development of a Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum. The Arboretum foundation has pledged $500,000 to the total $1,295,000 bill. There is no timetable for the work, but it will take approximately 2 or 3 years.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper440
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 23, 1975
Pages
p. A-3
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 23, 1975
Pages
p. A-3
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
440AN
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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted on September 16 NOT to charge a $.25 admission fee at the Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper444
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 18, 1975
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 18, 1975
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p. 1
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
444AN
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Terrance McGowan of Santa Barbara donated 65 koi, Japanese carp that resemble giant goldfish, to the Arboretum.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 5, 1989
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 5, 1989
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
460AN
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Volunteers constructed a replica of a Shoshone shelter, called a WICKIUP, at the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum in Arcadia.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 30, 1991
Pages
p. A-3 photo related story
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 30, 1991
Pages
p. A-3 photo related story
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
463AN
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The Queen Anne Cottage and Coach Barn at the Arboretum have been recommended for placement on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 14, 1980
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 14, 1980
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p. 1
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
451AN
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The Atlantic Richfield Company has contributed $25,000 to the Arboretum to ensure resumption of several programs cut with the passage of Proposition 13.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 8, 1980
Pages
p. A-2
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 8, 1980
Pages
p. A-2
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
448AN
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The possibility of a fee for admission to both the Arboretum and Descanso Gardens is being considered by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. At a hearing, Hal Roach, a member of the Board of Governors expressed the hope that the Supervisors would not resort to charging a fee. The fee would NOT be used to keep up the Arboretum, but would go into the County General Fund.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 28, 1975
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 28, 1975
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
442AN
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A series of winter storms has returned the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum's lower lake to its more picturesque self.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 9, 1992
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p. 1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 9, 1992
Pages
p. 1 photo
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
12AN
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The Arboretum was awarded a $25,000 emergency grant from the Institute of Museum Services. The funds will be used to repair the damage that occurred during a windstorm in February.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 9, 1980
Pages
p. 6
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 9, 1980
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
452AN
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Approximately 110 slides depicting Arcadia's history have been made into a slide show and are now available to check out along with a written narration.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1934
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 11, 1976
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 11, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Collection
Item ID
1930AN
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The Les Brown Band of Renown will perform at the annual Picnic Concert at the Arboretum. Brown is back by popular demand due to the overwhelming success of last year's concert.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 24, 1980
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 24, 1980
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
449AN
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Article describes two June events: a wine and cheese social and a continental breakfast. The history of the founding of the Arboretum, now celebrating its 33rd year, is reviewed.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 28, 1981
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 28, 1981
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
456AN
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The jungle area of the Arboretum is being restored with a $250,000 grant. The jungle has been badly damaged due to heavy use and a fire. It is being restored as a prehistoric jungle garden.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 4, 1975
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 4, 1975
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p. 1
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
441An
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