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Chevrolet school bus with Arcadia City School printed on side. There are about fourteen youngsters at the windows on one side. Blond child sixth from left is C. Howard Olson.

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Date: 1922 or 1923

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Date: 1922 or 1923

Subjects: Schools-History-1880's-1950; Olson, C. Howard

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 570

Collection: Photographs

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Pictured at Diamond Jubilee Breakfast held at the Arboretum are, L-R: Sheriff of L.A.Co. Peter Pitchess; Councilman Charles Gilb; and seated, William Orr, who was Chief of Police of Arcadia from 1947-1951.

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Date: September 30, 1978

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Date: September 30, 1978

Subjects: Centennial celebrations,etc-Diamond Jubilee,1978-Breakfast; Pitchess, Peter; City Council-1970-1979-Gilb, Charles; Orr, William S.

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 763

Collection: Photographs

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Charles B. Eaton is shown standing with what appear to be six employees. Four men are dressed in white with tall white chef hats. Two women stand on either side of him.

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Date: unknown

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Date: unknown

Subjects: Eaton, Charles B.

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1379

Collection: Photographs

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Seven men are standing near or on stairs leading to a Western Airlines airplane. A sign reads WESTERN AIRLINES PRESENTS THE CALIFORNIAN. Charles Eaton is on the right, wearing a hat and holding the railing.

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Date: unknown

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Date: unknown

Subjects: Eaton, Charles B.

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1380

Collection: Photographs

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Department heads pictured in front of City Council Building. L-R: Steve Larson (Personnel); Jim Domney (Library); Jerry Collins (Recreation); Jay Corey (Redevelopment); Steve Bocian (Administrative Assistant); Jerry Gardner (Fire Chief); Bill Woolard (Planning); Bob Berlien (Water); Neal Johnson (Police);Jerry Shuster (Finance); Chester Howard (Public Works); Charles Mitchell (Police Chief); and George Watts (City Manager). Copy 1 acquired March 1982. Copy 2 acquired from Recreation Department November 2013.

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Date: Feb. 1982

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Date: Feb. 1982

Subjects: Berlien, Bob; Bocian, Steve; Collins, Jerry; Corey, Jay; Howard, Chester (Public Works); Larson, Steve; Shuster, Gerald; Watts, George; Woolard, Bill; Gardner, Gerald; Domney, James D; Johnson, Neal; Mitchell, Charles

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 1160

Collection: Photographs

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Charles B. Eaton Scrapbook

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

Contents: 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

Collection: Subject Files

Photo of Arcadia Police Chief Charles Mitchell, shown seated at a desk or table, wearing a suit and tie. He has a pen in his right hand and has an open book in front of him.

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Date: c.1974-1985

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Date: c.1974-1985

Subjects: Mitchell, Charles; Police Department

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1351

Collection: Photographs

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Photo of front page of the Los Angeles Times of April 3, 1909 with picture of Lily Bennett Baldwin and article about estate she inherited on death of Elias J."Lucky" Baldwin.

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Date: April 3, 1909

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Date: April 3, 1909

Subjects: Howard, Lily Baldwin; Baldwin, Elias J. "Lucky"

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 506

Collection: Photographs

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Home of Charles and Pearl Strong at 460 W. Duarte Road. View shows small clapboard house standing by itself. There is a high-sided trailer standing at left of house. What appears to be chicken houses show in the photo. Claimed to be first white leghorn chicken ranch in Arcadia.

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Date: 1921

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Date: 1921

Subjects: Agriculture; Houses; Poultry; Strong, Charles

Physical Description: 4 3/8 x 2 5/8 b&w

ID: 276

Collection: Photographs

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Police Chief Charles D. Mitchell, who was Chief in 1974.

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Date: 1975

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Date: 1975

Subjects: Police Department; Mitchell, Charles D.

Physical Description: 3x4 1/4 color vertical

ID: 452

Collection: Photographs

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Photo of Charles and Billie Eaton at what might have been a 50th wedding anniversary celebration. A 3-tier cake is visible between and behind the Eatons, who are standing in formal attire and holding hands.

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Date: unknown

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Date: unknown

Subjects: Eaton, Charles B.; Eaton, Billie

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1375

Collection: Photographs

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Photo of Charles and Billie Eaton at what might have been a 50th wedding anniversary celebration. The Eatons are dressed in formal attire, standing behind a 3-tier cake. The Eatons are holding a cake knife and looking toward the camera.

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Date: unknown

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Date: unknown

Subjects: Eaton, Charles B.; Eaton, Billie

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1376

Collection: Photographs

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Large group of people sitting at a long table with other people sitting at other tables and some people standing. A man at the end of the main table is holding a sign which reads EATON FOR PRESIDENT. Charles Eaton is standing next to his seated wife, laughing. The man next to Mr. Eaton is holding a sign on which I LIKE EATON is printed.

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Date: unknown

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Date: unknown

Subjects: Eaton, Charles B.; Eaton, Billie

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1377

Collection: Photographs

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Charles and Billie Eaton on either side of Dan Daryea (sp?). They are all in formal attire. Billie is wearing the same dress as in photos 1374-1376.

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Date: unknown

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Date: unknown

Subjects: Eaton, Charles B.; Eaton, Billie

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1378

Collection: Photographs

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Photo of Charles and Billie Eaton, taken at what might have been a 50th wedding anniversary celebration. They are both in formal attire. A 3-tier cake is visible just over Mrs. Eaton's shoulder.

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Date: unknown

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Date: unknown

Subjects: Eaton, Charles B.; Eaton, Billie

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1381

Collection: Photographs

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Ten men, all members of Arcadia Civil Defense Amateur Radio Operators are standing on steps of what appears to be City Hall. L-R, top row: Herbert Foster, Wendell Chapman, Richard Williams, Robert Spicer, and Edward Bruneau. Bottom row: Jim Henderson, Ralph Poore, Richard Haskin, Fred Blethen and Charles Allessi.

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Date: 1952

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Date: 1952

Subjects: Arcadia Civil Defense Amateur Radio Operators; Foster, Herbert; Chapman, Wendell S.; Spicer, Robert M.; Williams, Richard; Bruneau, Edward; Henderson, Jim; Poore, Ralph D.; Haskin, Richard; Blethen, Fred; Allessi, Charles

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 801

Collection: Photographs

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Home at 1050 Paloma Drive is under construction. There is a car parked across the street. This home was built and owned by the Charles Francis Earl family. Construction began in late 1951, completed in early 1952. See also photo #1633.

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Date: late 1951 or late 1952

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Date: late 1951 or late 1952

Subjects: Streets - Paloma Drive; Earl, Charles Francis

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 1634

Collection: Photographs

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Museums-Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum

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Contents: 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 …

Contents: 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: Subject Files

Volume I no. 1 issue of first Arcadia newspaper, THE ARCADIA BULLETIN. Paper included an article on the opening of Clara Villa which opened May 3, 1904. The paper has photos of five members of the Board of Trustees (now City Council) and also one of Arcadia's first City Marshall, Elmer Anderson and his brother, Charles Anderson, City Treasurer.

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Date: May 7, 1904

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Date: May 7, 1904

Subjects: Newspapers-Arcadia Bulletin; Anderson, Elmer; Anderson, Charles

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1084

Collection: Photographs

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Charles Shugert, proprietor of Shugert's House of Toys is pointing out boundaries of First parking district to other merchants who would profit from it. Others in photo, L-R: Merry Clark, dress shop proprietor, located on N. First Avenue, called Merry's; Marge Becker, who had Arcadia Candies on Huntington Drive; Ed Beaty; and on extreme right next to Mr. Shugert is Bill Suhm, at that time owner of Arcadia Stationers.

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Date: c.1956

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Date: c.1956

Subjects: Shugert, Charles; Suhm, Bill; Becker, Marge; Clark, Merry

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 737

Collection: Photographs

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Chevrolet school bus with Arcadia City School printed on side. There are about fourteen youngsters at the windows on one side. Blond child sixth from left is C. Howard Olson.

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Pictured at Diamond Jubilee Breakfast held at the Arboretum are, L-R: Sheriff of L.A.Co. Peter Pitchess; Councilman Charles Gilb; and seated, William Orr, who was Chief of Police of Arcadia from 1947-1951.

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Charles B. Eaton is shown standing with what appear to be six employees. Four men are dressed in white with tall white chef hats. Two women stand on either side of him.

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Seven men are standing near or on stairs leading to a Western Airlines airplane. A sign reads WESTERN AIRLINES PRESENTS THE CALIFORNIAN. Charles Eaton is on the right, wearing a hat and holding the railing.

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Charles B. Eaton Scrapbook

Photo of Arcadia Police Chief Charles Mitchell, shown seated at a desk or table, wearing a suit and tie. He has a pen in his right hand and has an open book in front of him.

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Photo of front page of the Los Angeles Times of April 3, 1909 with picture of Lily Bennett Baldwin and article about estate she inherited on death of Elias J."Lucky" Baldwin.

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Home of Charles and Pearl Strong at 460 W. Duarte Road. View shows small clapboard house standing by itself. There is a high-sided trailer standing at left of house. What appears to be chicken houses show in the photo. Claimed to be first white leghorn chicken ranch in Arcadia.

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Police Chief Charles D. Mitchell, who was Chief in 1974.

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Photo of Charles and Billie Eaton at what might have been a 50th wedding anniversary celebration. A 3-tier cake is visible between and behind the Eatons, who are standing in formal attire and holding hands.

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Photo of Charles and Billie Eaton at what might have been a 50th wedding anniversary celebration. The Eatons are dressed in formal attire, standing behind a 3-tier cake. The Eatons are holding a cake knife and looking toward the camera.

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Charles and Billie Eaton on either side of Dan Daryea (sp?). They are all in formal attire. Billie is wearing the same dress as in photos 1374-1376.

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Photo of Charles and Billie Eaton, taken at what might have been a 50th wedding anniversary celebration. They are both in formal attire. A 3-tier cake is visible just over Mrs. Eaton's shoulder.

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Home at 1050 Paloma Drive is under construction. There is a car parked across the street. This home was built and owned by the Charles Francis Earl family. Construction began in late 1951, completed in early 1952. See also photo #1633.

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Museums-Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum

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