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James Dobson and Focus on the Family are discussed by former right-hand-man Gil Meogerle. Also see accompanying article about rise of Focus on the Family.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper9365
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 13, 1997
Pages
p. D-1 photos
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 13, 1997
Pages
p. D-1 photos
Subjects
Focus on the Family
Dobson, James
Moegerle, Gil
Item ID
9320AN
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Newspaper Index
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Focus on the Family, a not-for-profit religious organization currently based in Colorado Springs, is raising moral issues of concern to its membership. The voice of Focus on the Family is former Arcadia resident and author Dr. James Dobson.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4570
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 3, 1995
Pages
p. D-6
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 3, 1995
Pages
p. D-6
Subjects
Arcadia Authors - Dobson, James
Item ID
4446AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia's Focus on the Family has a "handshake agreement" to move to Pomona. The 5th largest employer in Arcadia, with 400 workers, will move everything except a warehouse in Monrovia, to Pomona.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1625
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 21, 1987
Pages
p. A-2
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 21, 1987
Pages
p. A-2
Subjects
Focus on the Family
Item ID
1624AN
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Newspaper Index
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Focus on the Family, Arcadia's 5th largest employer, has run out of room and may have to leave town. The mushrooming non-profit organization with a Christian radio, publishing, counseling, film and television ministry, could leave within 6 months to a year.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 7, 1987
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 7, 1987
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Focus on the Family
Item ID
1623AN
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Newspaper Index
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Focus on the Family, and Arcadia-based Christian organization dedicated to the preservation of the home, is about to move into new offices in Arcadia. The organization, which has grown rapidly over the past few years, currently has 310 employees and occupies offices in 7 separate buildings in Arcadia. The new building, located on Foothill Blvd., will be completed around the first of October.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 5, 1984
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 5, 1984
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Focus on the Family
Item ID
1622AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Mayor Peter Amundson defends his speaker of choice at next month's Mayor's Community Breakfast. He has invited H. B. London, of Focus on the Family, a conservative Christian group that opposes same-sex marriage. Residents and activists upset about this choice are organizing two counterevents of their own. Activists are planning a "peaceful" demonstration March 4 outside Arcadia Community Center and a bar-b-que at Pasadena's Unitarian Church for all families. Focus on the Family was founded in Arcadia by Dr. James C. Dobson and believes marriage is meant to be between a man and a woman. Amundson said the event is not about sexuality but about the Arcadia family.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32339
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 25, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A4
Announcement Type
Marriage
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Pasadena Star News
Date
February 25, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A4
Announcement Type
Marriage
Subjects
Amundson, Peter
Mayor's Community Breakfast
Focus on the Family
Gay rights
London, H. B., Jr.
Item ID
32537AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Former Arcadian and leader of Focus on the Family, James Dobson, has become outspoken on many controversial issues.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4736
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 29, 1995
Pages
p. D6
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 29, 1995
Pages
p. D6
Subjects
Arcadia Authors - Dobson, James
Item ID
4612AN
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Newspaper Index
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H. B. London, Jr., of Focus on the Family, a conservative Christian group that opposes gay marriage, spoke at the 2011 Mayor's Community Breakfast, about the importance of compassion and unconditional love in the family. Outside there were some 90 protestors that support the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32342
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 5, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A4
Announcement Type
Marriage
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 5, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A4
Announcement Type
Marriage
Subjects
Amundson, Peter
Mayor's Community Breakfast
Focus on the Family
Gay rights
London, H. B., Jr.
Protests
Item ID
32540AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Mayor Peter Amundson's selection of Reverend H. B. London, Jr. to speak at the community breakfast on March 4, is drawing criticism from some residents and gay-rights activists. London is a vice president of ministry outreach at Focus on the Family, a conservative Christian group that opposes gay marriage. Some residents are asking Mayor Amundson to reconsider and they feel Focus on the Family delivers hateful messages. The city estimates it will pay between $5000 and $5500 for its contribution to the event, which will include the speaker's plane fare.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32299
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 20, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A4
Announcement Type
Marriage
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 20, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A4
Announcement Type
Marriage
Subjects
Amundson, Peter
Mayor's Community Breakfast
Focus on the Family
Gay rights
London, H. B., Jr.
Item ID
32498AN
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Newspaper Index
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The City of Arcadia's contribution to the cost of the 2011 Mayor's Community Breakfast will total $4795. The event drew protestors upset about the mayor's choice of Reverend H. B. London, of conservative Christian group Focus on the Family, as keynote speaker. London received a standing ovation.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32353
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 17, 2011
Pages
p. A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 17, 2011
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
Amundson, Peter
Mayor's Community Breakfast
Focus on the Family
Gay rights
London, H. B., Jr.
Protests
Item ID
32551AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia resident James Dobson has written a number of best selling books, all of which deal with problems encountered in family life. Other authors in the family are Dobson's wife Shirley and daughter Danae. Article enumerates Dobson's other activities and responsibilities.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper569
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 11, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 11, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia authors - Dobson, James C.
Item ID
569AN
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Newspaper Index
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Baldwin Family

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1. "Turf club draws fans for derby." Pasadena Star News, April 2, 1972. 2. "Auction reflects a colorful family." Los Angeles Times, October 11, 1967. 3. "The man called Lucky." San Francisco Chronicle, February 26, 1967. 4. Baldwin Family Tree. Source: Alfreda Bolduan, August, 1973. 5. Hand-w…
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1. "Turf club draws fans for derby." Pasadena Star News, April 2, 1972.
2. "Auction reflects a colorful family." Los Angeles Times, October 11, 1967.
3. "The man called Lucky." San Francisco Chronicle, February 26, 1967.
4. Baldwin Family Tree. Source: Alfreda Bolduan, August, 1973.
5. Hand-written genealogical chart.
6. "The Baldwin legacy." Lasca Leaves, June 1976, by Sandy Snider.
7. These members of the Baldwin family are buried at Cypress Lawn Cemetery. Source: letter received by Sandy Snider, April 1977.
8. Baldwin marriages. Source: single sheet prepared by Sandy Snider, Los Angeles Arboretum, listing marriages and dates of E.J.Baldwin, Clara Baldwin, Rosebudd Doble, Anita Baldwin, Dextra Baldwin and Baldwin W. Baldwin.
9. "Baldwin family figures in new divorce action." News clip, May 12, 1916.
10. "Lucky Baldwin heirs." News photo and caption on battle of estate settlement, no date.
11. Baldwin Genealogy. Prepared by Sandy Snider, no date.
12. Five generations later: Lucky Baldwin's descendant (Heather Gibson, a great-great-great-granddaughter), The Quarterly Magazine, Summer 2003. Article by Dianne Hart Thurman.
13. Excerpt from "Lucky Baldwin" book by C. G. Glasscock: Sarah Ann Baldwin Alden died May 27, 1872.
14. Obituary-Dextra B. Hopper, July 11, 1925-October 4, 2015. Pasadena Star News, October 10, 2015.
15. Death takes Mrs. Howard (Mrs. Lily Baldwin Howard, widow of E.J. Baldwin). Jury finds against widow of Baldwin, unaware of tragedy. Los Angeles Times, November 10, 1938. She was alternately known as Lillie Bennett Baldwin before she remarried.
16. Obituary of Wilbur McLaren Hopper, Jr. September 2, 1960-December 30, 2021. Pasadena Star News, p. A7, February 20, 2022.
Subjects
Baldwin Family
Item ID
31AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Grandy Family

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Contents
1. Invitation to a masquerade party at Ross Field. Sent to Miss Alice Grandy, signed by Mildred Hoeppel. A copy of the original owned by Anthony W. Wilkinson. 2. Calling card of Miss Alice Louise Grandy. A copy of the original owned by Anthony W. Wilkinson. 3. Photograph of three Grandy siste…
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1. Invitation to a masquerade party at Ross Field. Sent to Miss Alice Grandy, signed by Mildred Hoeppel. A copy of the original owned by Anthony W. Wilkinson.
2. Calling card of Miss Alice Louise Grandy. A copy of the original owned by Anthony W. Wilkinson.
3. Photograph of three Grandy sisters: Alice, Myra (Gae), and Helen. Copies and enlarged from the original owned by Anthony W. Wilkinson.
4. Receipt for $7.00 received from Mrs. H. Grandy for rent of "cottage at Arcadia." A copy of the original owned by Anthony W. Wilkinson.
5. (A & B) Report card for Alice Grandy, grade 7, 1919-1920 from Arcadia City Public School. A copy of the original owned by Anthony W. Wilkinson.
6. Water receipt for Geo. W. Grandy from City of Arcadia Water Department, September 1916. A copy of the original owned by Anthony W. Wilkinson.
7. (A & B) Letter with picture from Fred V. Sampson to Alice Grandy, October 1918. A copy of the original owned by Anthony W. Wilkinson.
8. (A & B) Location notice for quartz claim "Princess Alice" filed by Fred V. Sampson and Geo. W. Grandy, October 5, 1932. A copy of the original owned by Anthony W. Wilkinson.
9. (A, B & C) Statement, with envelope, from Anita Baldwin to Mrs. E. H. Grandy, March 27, 1919. A copy of the original owned by Anthony W. Wilkinson.
10. Deed of Trust between Anita Baldwin and George and Edith Grandy, September 1928.
Subjects
Grandy Family
Item ID
96AF
Collection
Subject Files
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The Croatian-American Zovak family are concerned about relatives still living in their native country.

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Newspaper
Star Tribune
Date
August 18, 1992
Pages
p. 3 photo
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Newspaper
Star Tribune
Date
August 18, 1992
Pages
p. 3 photo
Subjects
Zovak family
Item ID
117AN
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Newspaper Index
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Family Festival Productions Inc. moves its Friday night Family Street Fair from Monrovia to downtown Arcadia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34180
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 28, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 17
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 28, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 17
Subjects
Family Festival Productions Inc.
Street fairs
Item ID
34374AN
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Newspaper Index
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Harry and Sarah Sneider, personal fitness trainers from Sneiders Family Fitness, Inc., are profiled.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper811
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 24, 1991
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 24, 1991
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Sneiders Family Fitness, Inc.
Item ID
811AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The Arcadia City Council approved a 45-day moratorium on the processing of multi-family housing projects until new city controls are in place.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30585
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 3, 2002
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 3, 2002
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Multi-family housing
Item ID
30773AN
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Newspaper Index
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Peter Atkine, Chief Executive Officer of the Arboretum, has told the Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation Board of Trustees that he will resign as of July 1.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25631
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 6, 2003
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 6, 2003
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Arboretum
Atkins, Peter
Los County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Item ID
25831AN
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Newspaper Index
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Statue of Hugo Reid family executed by Preston L. Prescott and which stands in Arcadia County Park. This view is from some distance and shows entire pedestal. Shows Reid, wife Victoria, young son and younger daughter. Dedicated October 31, 1937.

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Date
c.1971
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Date
c.1971
Subjects
Arcadia County Park
Reid, Hugo
Reid, Victoria
Hugo Reid Family Statue
Statuary
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
412
Collection
Photographs
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Four members of Reyes family start at Arcadia High School. All their names start with J and all are in different grade levels.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34289
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 3, 2015
Pages
p. 16
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 3, 2015
Pages
p. 16
Subjects
Arcadia High School students
Foran, Ryan
Reyes family
Item ID
34483AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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