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The San Gabriel Valley Firefighters Association has given $1000 to the Arcadia Public Library for books for the Jerry Broadwell Children's Library.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1949
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 9, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 9, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library 1961 -
Item ID
1945AN
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The Children's Room will be completely refurbished - partly with city funds and partly from a drive headed by Mayor Charles Gilb. It will be renamed the Jerry Broadwell Children's Library as a memorial to Fire Captain Jerry Broadwell who died in a fire in August 1975.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1946
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 19 ,1975
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 19 ,1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library 1961 -
Gilb, Charles
Item ID
1942AN
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The Jerry Broadwell Children's Library will be opened March 21, 1976. It has been completely recarpeted, painted, and new furniture purchased.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 18, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 18, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library 1961 -
Item ID
1944AN
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The Arcadia Fire Fighters Association has funded and built a new puppet theater for the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room of the library.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25799
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 23, 1997
Pages
p. 2
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 23, 1997
Pages
p. 2
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - 1990-1999
Arcadia Fire Fighters Association
Fire Department
Item ID
25999AN
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The Arcadia Public Library is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Captain Jerry Broadwell Memorial Children's Room.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1929
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 19, 1986
Pages
p. B-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 19, 1986
Pages
p. B-1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Captain Jerry Broadwell Memorial Children's Room
Item ID
1924AN
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National Library Week will be celebrated in the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room with special displays and programs through the month.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 29 ,1987
Pages
p. B-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 29 ,1987
Pages
p. B-1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Captain Jerry Broadwell Memorial Children's Room
Item ID
1925AN
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With the musical production revived when an addition to the High School Little Theater was guaranteed, the High School will present "Fiddler on the Roof" May 3-6 at the San Gabriel Civic Auditorium.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3043
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 27, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 27, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - Arcadia High School
Item ID
2965AN
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"Mame" will be presented as the biennial musical production May 1,2,3 and 4 at the San Gabriel Civic Auditorium.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3034
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 28, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 28, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - Arcadia High School
Item ID
2956AN
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"Wild About Reading" is the theme for the summer program to be sponsored by the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room of Arcadia Public Library. Registration begins June 6 through July 18.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1931
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 27, 1987
Pages
p. B-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 27, 1987
Pages
p. B-1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Captain Jerry Broadwell Memorial Children's Room
Item ID
1926AN
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"George M." will be the biennial musical production this year. It will be presented May 19-23 at the San Gabriel Civic Auditorium.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3038
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 18, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 18, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - Arcadia High School
Item ID
2960AN
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The City Council approved an application for $9 million in state funds to build a new library. If the state awards the funds and the council accepts them, the city would have to contribute $7 million toward the new library.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 13, 1991
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 13, 1991
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library 1961 -
Item ID
1954AN
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City officials, residents, and School Board members gathered to formulate plans to try once again to get a civic auditorium. In 1965 and 1971 efforts toward this goal fell short.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper546
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 3, 1974
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 3, 1974
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Auditoriums
Item ID
546AN
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Arcadia High School Choral Program concludes year with First Annual Choir Night Cafe benefit concert on May 20 at Arcadia Performing Arts Center. 2022 has been a year marked with change, with a new director and a return to in-person performances following distance learning due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Choral Program consists of Concert Choir and Chanteurs.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36249
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 26, 2022
Pages
p. 12
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 26, 2022
Pages
p. 12
Subjects
Arcadia High School Choral Program
Singers
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Meetings have been held recently to study the feasibility of a new effort to get the community behind an auditorium. Representatives at these meetings have been members of the School Board, activists for the city, and ex-mayor Alton Scott.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper547
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 19, 1975
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 19, 1975
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Auditoriums
Item ID
547AN
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Broadway stars Dale Kristien and Bill Hutton gave a benefit concert at the Arcadia Community Center to benefit the Arcadia High School Athletic Booster Club.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32745
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 13, 1997
Pages
p. 19
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 13, 1997
Pages
p. 19
Subjects
Arcadia High School--Athletic Booster Club
Cosso, Dennis
Hutton, Bill
Kristien, Dale
Item ID
32942AN
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Mrs. Virginia Miller began work as a clerk in the children's section of the City Library. See hard copy of newspaper in Box 51.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33958
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 2, 1964
Pages
p. 3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 2, 1964
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library--1961-1989--employees
Miller, Virginia
Item ID
34152AN
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Paul Anka to perform at the benefit and grand opening concert October 27, 2012 at the new $20 million, state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center, part of Arcadia Unified School District. High school musicians will accompany Paul Anka.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33198
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 25, 2012
Pages
p. 1, 13
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 25, 2012
Pages
p. 1, 13
Subjects
Anka, Paul
Arcadia Performing Arts Center
Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation
Auditoriums
Celebrities
Item ID
33395AN
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Articles relative to new library.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4103
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 27, 1955 p. 1 (Board recommendations for new facility)
March 6, 1958 p. 1 (City leaders look at new library plan)
December 25, 1958 p. 1 (Final choice for library site)
January 8, 1959 p. 1 (City Council approves site)
June 29, 1959 p. 1 (Contract signed)
November 16, 1959 p. 1 (Board approves plan)
February 22, 1960 p. 1 (Plans for new building)
April 10, 1961 p. 12 (Girl scouts plant trees)
April 13, 1961 p. 1 (Dedication program)
April 17, 1961 p. 1 (Cultural events slated)
April 20, 1961 p. 1 (Crowds visit new library)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 27, 1955 p. 1 (Board recommendations for new facility)
March 6, 1958 p. 1 (City leaders look at new library plan)
December 25, 1958 p. 1 (Final choice for library site)
January 8, 1959 p. 1 (City Council approves site)
June 29, 1959 p. 1 (Contract signed)
November 16, 1959 p. 1 (Board approves plan)
February 22, 1960 p. 1 (Plans for new building)
April 10, 1961 p. 12 (Girl scouts plant trees)
April 13, 1961 p. 1 (Dedication program)
April 17, 1961 p. 1 (Cultural events slated)
April 20, 1961 p. 1 (Crowds visit new library)
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Building - 1961-
Item ID
3979AN
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Due to a shrinking budget the audio-visual department of the Arcadia Public Library has been closed by the City Council. The Arcadia school system has been offered the films and equipment, worth approximately $100,000. The cuts in the library budget will also mean reduction in personnel and operating hours. These matters are discussed.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 1, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 1, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library 1961 -
Item ID
1948AN
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The new Performing Arts Center at 234 Campus Drive, Arcadia will open next month. "An Evening with Anka," an exclusive benefit concert takes place October 27, 2012. The building is state-of-the-art, 40,000 square feet, and has 1,200 seats, on the Arcadia High School campus. There will be student performances the week prior to Paul Anka's concert.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33166
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 27, 2012
Pages
p. 14
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 27, 2012
Pages
p. 14
Subjects
Anka, Paul
Auditoriums
Performing Arts Center
Item ID
33364AN
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