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Museums-Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage

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1. "Arcadia's own Anita Baldwin comes home to Gilb Museum," by Joan Schmidt, Mountain Views News, November 24, 2012. A new exhibit on Anita Baldwin at the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage is on display, featuring a beautiful, life-like "figure." With biographical information given by Sandy Snider. …
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1. "Arcadia's own Anita Baldwin comes home to Gilb Museum," by Joan Schmidt, Mountain Views News, November 24, 2012. A new exhibit on Anita Baldwin at the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage is on display, featuring a beautiful, life-like "figure." With biographical information given by Sandy Snider.
2. Official name change to Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage, October 2, 2012.
3. Education Center groundbreaking September 29. Mountain Views News, September 28, 2013.
4. Museum Education Center groundbreaking, two items. September 29, 2013.
5. "Faces at the Races" Santa Anita Park photography exhibit by Stephen Johnstone at Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage through January 11, 2014. Pasadena Star News, p. C7, November 8, 2013.
6. Museum Education Center Breaks Ground. City of Arcadia Newsletter, Autumn 2013.
7. Flyer, Invitation, and Program-Museum Education Center ribbon-cutting ceremony June 28, 2014 (3 items).
8. 2017 calendar and 2018 calendar of exhibits and events.
9. Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage Annual Report 2016-2017.
10. Richard Cordano Story, exhibit in the Arcadia Veterans Local History Room at Gilb Museum, June 20, 2018 through June 2019. Arcadia Weekly, May 31, 2018. Also Richard Cordano's "My Ship" speech about the U.S.S. Capricornus.
11. Articles about Daring Dames exhibit. Dames of Distinction, Pasadena Star News, March 8, 2004. Meet the Daring Dames, Pasadena Star News, April 23, 2004. Catherine Murphy retires as City Treasurer, Arcadia Tribune, September 16, 1982. Florence Wilson Dies, Arcadia Tribune, February 17, 1974. Exhibit was about female pioneers, female firsts in Arcadia: Clara Baldwin was issued the city's first liquor license. Florence Williams (possible typo, should be Florence Wilson) became the city's first woman police officer in 1945, Christine Van Maanen became Arcadia's first female city clerk in 1956. Floretta Lauber was Arcadia's first mayor in 1976, Phyllis Tomkins was the first woman Rotarian in 1987. Ruth Gilb was first president of the Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association in 1983. Beth Decoteau (now Beth Fournier) was first female firefighter in 2003. Hall of Fame jockey Julie Krone was first woman to win a Breeders' Cup race. Louise Brandsma was the first female patrol officer in 1978 and first woman sergeant in 1983 in Arcadia Police Department. Catherine Murphy is a retired City Treasurer and WASP (Women's Air Force Service Pilot). Marie Schmitt is one of the city's first woman physicians. Mickey Ball and Mary Young were WAVES (Women's Auxiliary of Volunteer Service for the U.S. Navy).
12. What's new at Gilb Museum? New staff include Curator Stevy Acevedo and Museum Education Coordinator Brittani Alberto. Arcadia Weekly, October 31, 2019.
13. a. Featured historical photo "Gilb Museum celebrates 20 years" from Arcadia Public Library website, October 2021. b. Arcadia's Gilb Museum celebrates 20th anniversary, Arcadia Weekly, October 14, 2021.
14. Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage Annual Reports.2017-201.; 2019-2020. 2020-2021 Annual Report. 2021-2022 Annual Report.
15. Remembrance-City dedicates Museum Education Center named for Floretta K. Lauber, the city's first female mayor. Pasadena Star news, p. A3, August 3, 2017.
16. Carol Libby Courtyard and Garden Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, September 17, 2022. Carol Libby was a long time Arcadia resident, historian, preservationist, volunteer, author, educator, friend, wife, and mother.
17.Flyer announcing the Arcadia veterans kiosk unveiling at the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage on Saturday, March 14, 2020.
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Museums-Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage
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299AF
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Senior Citizen Services

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1. Elderly and handicapped program. Part of City Planning Report, August 15, 1980. 2. City of Arcadia Senior Citizens' Services. Arcadia City Hall, 1979. 3. City of Arcadia, Senior Citizens' Services. Arcadia Community Education, Inc., 1986. 4. City of Arcadia Senior Citizen Services Monthly Ne…
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1. Elderly and handicapped program. Part of City Planning Report, August 15, 1980.
2. City of Arcadia Senior Citizens' Services. Arcadia City Hall, 1979.
3. City of Arcadia, Senior Citizens' Services. Arcadia Community Education, Inc., 1986.
4. City of Arcadia Senior Citizen Services Monthly Newsletter. August 2003.
5. City of Arcadia Community Center Senior Services Monthly Newsletter "The Connection."December 2014 and January 2015 (2 items).
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Senior Citizen Services
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2AF
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Senior Citizen Housing

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1. Retirement hotel approved. Arcadia Highlander November 28, 1984 with photo. 2. Brochure for Santa Anita Retirement and Assisted Living Center located on the border of Arcadia and Temple City at 5600 Gracewood Avenue. c.2001. 3. Brochure for Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel located at 720 W.…
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1. Retirement hotel approved. Arcadia Highlander November 28, 1984 with photo.
2. Brochure for Santa Anita Retirement and Assisted Living Center located on the border of Arcadia and Temple City at 5600 Gracewood Avenue. c.2001.
3. Brochure for Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel located at 720 W. Camino Real in Arcadia. c.2001.
4. Program for the Heritage Park at Arcadia Ground Breaking Ceremony, Wednesday, August 20, 2003. 54-unit apartment complex with affordable housing for senior citizens at 150 W. Las Tunas Dr.
5a. Ribbon cutting program "Campus Commons" May 10, 2012. 5b. Campus Commons Grand Opening from Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Website. Campus Commons is a two-story low-income senior housing complex at 16 Campus Drive, Arcadia, CA.
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Senior Citizen Housing
Item ID
231AF
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Senior Citizen of the Year

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1. List of annual award winners 1969-1994. 2. Mrs. Saunders picked top senior. (Edith Saunders) Arcadia Tribune April 26, 1973. 3. Velma Wright Senior of the Year. Arcadia Tribune May 2, 1974. 4. Spoelstra named 1974 Senior Citizen. (Raymond C. Spoelstra) Arcadia Tribune May 1, 1975. 5. …
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1. List of annual award winners 1969-1994.
2. Mrs. Saunders picked top senior. (Edith Saunders) Arcadia Tribune April 26, 1973.
3. Velma Wright Senior of the Year. Arcadia Tribune May 2, 1974.
4. Spoelstra named 1974 Senior Citizen. (Raymond C. Spoelstra) Arcadia Tribune May 1, 1975.
5. Hilda Raymond, Henry Horst top seniors. Arcadia Tribune May 6, 1976.
6. Honored senior says her golden years were the 1930s. (Cay Mortenson) Arcadia Tribune May 15, 1977.
7. Secret for Senior of the Year: years of giving, lots of heart. (Marie Percy) Arcadia Tribune April 6, 1978.
8. Francis Canny goes where she's needed. Arcadia Tribune March 18, 1979.
9. John Joseph keeps moving. Arcadia Tribune March 22, 1979.
10. Lurie: age is a state of mind. (Lee Lurie) Arcadia Tribune March 20, 1980.
11. Genevieve Bloom: harmonious choice for Senior of the Year. Arcadia Tribune April 9, 1981.
12. Shaw honored as Arcadia's Senior Citizen of the Year. (Warren Shaw) Arcadia Tribune April 15, 1982.
13. Mrs. Natalie Dwight named Arcadia's 1983 Senior Citizen of the Year. Arcadia Tribune May 26, 1983.
14. Mrs. Dorothy L. Eggleston is chosen Senior Citizen of the Year. Arcadia Tribune May 6, 1984.
15. Isabel Hooten selected as Arcadia's Senior of the Year. Arcadia Highlander May 14, 1986.
16. William Dillon and Josephine Duckwall City's top seniors. Arcadia Highlander May 6, 1987.
17. Arcadia Rotary Club Salute to Seniors luncheon honors Bob Bane, the City of Arcadia Senior of the Year. Biographical notes. Mountain Views News, p. 7, April 20, 2013.
18. Arcadia Rotary Club's salute to seniors luncheon honors Glynna Harper as 2014 Senior Citizen of the Year. Mountain Views News, March 29, 2014.
19. Arcadia Rotary Club, annual Rotary salute to Seniors, May 12, 2015, honoring Senior Citizens of the Year--Jerry Selmer and Doris Selmer.
20. Arcadia Rotary Club honors Mary Hansen as the City of Arcadia 2018 Senior of the Year. Mountain Views News, March 24, 2018.
21. Arcadia Rotary Club annual salute to seniors, May 10, 2016 program presents 2016 Senior of the Year Carol Libby, with picture of Carol Libby at the Hugo Reid Family Statue.
22. Arcadia Rotary Club's Salute to Seniors Luncheon honoring Lee Shimmin, 2019 Senior of the Year. Mountain Views News, April 6, 2019.
23. City of Arcadia 2021 Senior of the Year is Elizabeth Renfrew. San Gabriel Valley Examiner, March 31, 2022.
24. Marilyn Daleo named Arcadia's 2022 Senior of The Year. Mountain View News, April 22, 2023.
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Senior Citizen of the Year
Item ID
232AF
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American Red Cross

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1. "Red Cross backed by concerned community." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978, supplement news clip. 2. "Red Cross to have new building?" Arcadia Tribune, March 25, 1979, news clip p.A-1. 3. "Your local Red Cross chapter in action." Pasadena Star News, June 1981, advertising supplement. …
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1. "Red Cross backed by concerned community." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978, supplement news clip.
2. "Red Cross to have new building?" Arcadia Tribune, March 25, 1979, news clip p.A-1.
3. "Your local Red Cross chapter in action." Pasadena Star News, June 1981, advertising supplement. Includes architect's drawing of new building planned.
4. "Citizen of the Year - Evie Barrett." Arcadia Highlander, June 11, 1986, p.2, photo.
5. Arcadia Chapter Newsletter, July 1991.
6. Arcadia Chapter Newsletter, February 1994.
7. Octoberfest Fund Raiser invitation, October 10, 1994.
8. Highlights of Arcadia Red Cross History, Sierra Madre News, June 22, 1995, p. 9. by Dorothy Denne.
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American Red Cross
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5AF
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American Revolution Bicentennial

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1. "Arcadia's bicentennial seal design is chosen." Undated news clip, circa February 1976. 2. Arcadia bicentennial seal. (Two seals in envelope) 3. "April arrival date confirmed for Armed Forces 'Caravan'." Undated news clip, circa March 1976. 4. Arcadia Bicentennial Commission (List of membe…
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1. "Arcadia's bicentennial seal design is chosen." Undated news clip, circa February 1976.
2. Arcadia bicentennial seal. (Two seals in envelope)
3. "April arrival date confirmed for Armed Forces 'Caravan'." Undated news clip, circa March 1976.
4. Arcadia Bicentennial Commission (List of members)
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American Revolution Bicentennial
Item ID
6AF
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American Association of University Women (AAUW) - Arcadia Branch Collection

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Start Date
1950
End Date
2016
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American Association of University Women (AAUW)-Arcadia Branch Collection, 1950-2000s The Arcadia branch of AAUW was founded in 1950 and disbanded in 2016. First of three boxes. Chronological Folders 1950-2000s AAUW Bulletin (newsletter), Arcadia Branch 1950-1971 (various months and missing years)…
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1950
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2016
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American Association of University Women (AAUW)-Arcadia Branch Collection, 1950-2000s
The Arcadia branch of AAUW was founded in 1950 and disbanded in 2016. First of three boxes. Chronological Folders 1950-2000s
AAUW Bulletin (newsletter), Arcadia Branch 1950-1971 (various months and missing years) The folder for each fiscal year (July through June) 1972-2000, may contain the following items (some items and months may be missing): Bulletin (newsletter) Membership directory Annual report Installation program pamphlet Newsletters AAUW Arcadia Jan 2009-May/June 2015 AAUW Arcadia Branch membership directories 2001-2004
Misc. booklets-AAUW and other women’s organizations
Misc. news clippings
Subjects
American Association of University Women (AAUW)
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 110A
Shelf Number
Shelf H25
Item ID
420AF
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American Association of University Women (AAUW)Arcadia Branch Collection

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American Association of University Women (AAUW)-Arcadia Branch Collection, 1950-2000s. The Arcadia branch of AAUW was founded in 1950 and disbanded in 2016. Second of three boxes. Subject Files: AAUW Pamphlets AAUW Related Articles Branch Audits Branch Awards Budgets Correspondence Festive Fair Fu…
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American Association of University Women (AAUW)-Arcadia Branch Collection, 1950-2000s. The Arcadia branch of AAUW was founded in 1950 and disbanded in 2016. Second of three boxes. Subject Files: AAUW Pamphlets AAUW Related Articles Branch Audits Branch Awards Budgets Correspondence Festive Fair Fundraisers Historian Reports International Federation of University Women Los Angeles District Los Angeles Olympics: EFP Fundraising Project Meeting Sites Membership Membership Surveys Minutes (3 files) Museum Site President’s File (2 files) President’s Mailing Press Releases 1992-2016 Programs Public Policy Social Issues State Conventions Stationery & Printing (letterhead) Taxes Tech Trek 2001-2016 Treasurer’s Reports Tri-District Conference United Nations Woman of Achievement Women’s Work/Women’s Worth
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American Association of University Women (AAUW)Arcadia Branch Collection
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 110B
Shelf Number
Shelf H25
Item ID
421AF
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American Association of University Women (AAUW) - Arcadia Branch Collection

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This box is missing as of early 2023 (this note written on 4/12/2023). American Association of University Women (AAUW)-Arcadia Branch Collection, 1950-2000s. The Arcadia branch of AAUW was founded in 1950 and disbanded in 2016. Subject Files: 1. Slides, November 1967, Festive Fair Christmas Event …
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This box is missing as of early 2023 (this note written on 4/12/2023). American Association of University Women (AAUW)-Arcadia Branch Collection, 1950-2000s. The Arcadia branch of AAUW was founded in 1950 and disbanded in 2016. Subject Files: 1. Slides, November 1967, Festive Fair Christmas Event at Santa Anita Park 2. Slides, March 1983, Math & Science Career Conference 3. “Power of One Vote” poster, November 3, 1987, AAUW Voter Education Campaign 4. Proclamations from the City of Arcadia a. AAUW Action for Equity Week, March 11, 1980 b. Women’s History Week, February 23, 1982 c. AAUW Week, February 19, 1982 d. AAUW Week, March 9, 1983 e. AAUW Week, March 18, 1984 f. AAUW March 6, 1988 5. Award to the AAUW Arcadia Branch in appreciation for outstanding fundraising in per capita giving for 1980-1981, Given June 22, 1981. 6. Scrapbook of the AAUW-Arcadia Branch, 1967-1968, President Marjorie Thomas (Mrs. Frank Thomas). Includes pictures and news clippings. 7. Sharon Shuster audio cassette tape “Radical thoughts/outrageous acts.” Copyright 1992, 27 minutes. 8. AAUW Arcadia Branch rubber stamp
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American Association of University Women (AAUW) - Arcadia Branch Collection
Physical Description
Third of three boxes.
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 110C
Shelf Number
Shelf H11
Item ID
422AF
Collection
Subject Files
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City Council-Elections (2004)

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1. Arcadia City Council Candidate Forum agenda a. Campaign literature: Sho Tay (4 items) b. Campaign literature: Mickey Segal (8 items) c. Campaign literature: Sheng Chang, M.D. (4 items) d. Campaign literature: Roger Chandler (2 items)
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1. Arcadia City Council Candidate Forum agenda
a. Campaign literature: Sho Tay (4 items)
b. Campaign literature: Mickey Segal (8 items)
c. Campaign literature: Sheng Chang, M.D. (4 items)
d. Campaign literature: Roger Chandler (2 items)
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City Council-Elections (2004)
Item ID
271AF
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Arcadia Hot Sheet (2004-present)

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1. Arcadia Hot Sheet. First issued April 2004. April 2004 - current. Brought to you by the Communication and Marketing Division of the City of Arcadia. Highlighting news and events from around our town!
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1. Arcadia Hot Sheet. First issued April 2004. April 2004 - current. Brought to you by the Communication and Marketing Division of the City of Arcadia. Highlighting news and events from around our town!
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Arcadia Hot Sheet (2000-2020)
Arcadia Hot Sheet (2021-2030)
Item ID
273AF
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Parks-Arcadia County Park

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1. Sees value of field as park. news clip c.1926-27. 2. Seek return of Arcadia property. news clip c.1926-27. 3. Chronological list of improvements and development. Typed sheet from county. 4. Quitclaim deed. Black copy of quitclaim adopted September 27, 1935. 5. Bill transferring Los Ang…
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1. Sees value of field as park. news clip c.1926-27.
2. Seek return of Arcadia property. news clip c.1926-27.
3. Chronological list of improvements and development. Typed sheet from county.
4. Quitclaim deed. Black copy of quitclaim adopted September 27, 1935.
5. Bill transferring Los Angeles County recreational park. Copy of congressional bill authored by then Congressman, John Hoeppel.
6. Playgrounds at Ross Field. Arcadia Tribune July 7, 1936.
7. Statue fete set for today. Los Angeles Times October 31, 1937.
8. When Ross Field work was launched. Arcadia Tribune February 13, 1937.
9. Thousands see memorial statue unveiling. Arcadia Bulletin April 21, 1941.
10. Arcadia County Park and Golf Course. Typed sheet from General Plan.
11. A day in the park. Los Angeles Times June 25, 1971.
12. The story of Santa Anita Bowling Green Club. History written in 1973.
13. Santa Anita Golf Course. Copy of brochure put out for opening day April 24, 1938, plus other sheets detailing changes.
14. Arcadia County Park. Sixteen page historical information and chronological developments.
15. Fourth of July celebration. Photocopy of commemorative program July 4, 1938.
16. Letter written to Ralph Pennell concerning ceremony honoring J.H.Hoeppel of the Balloon School February 1, 1963.
17. Park proves no picnic for low-paid workers. Arcadia Tribune September 14, 1978.
18. Park construction no picnic for low-salaried WPA workers. Arcadia Tribune February 9, 1978.
19. You are cordially invited to attend an informal ceremony honoring Lt. John Hoeppel. Invitation from Los Angeles County Parks Department to present plaque for his part in park development January 1963.
20. Arcadia County Park. One page history from Los Angeles County Parks Department.
21. New war memorial fountain dedicated December 17 at Arcadia County Park. News release issued by Los Angeles County Parks Department at time of dedication December 17, 1962.
22. Fact sheet on memorial fountain issued by Los Angeles County Parks Department.
23. Santa Anita play field opened. Pasadena Star News May 14, 1937.
24. Arcadia Park and Golf Course. Los Angeles Times, p.B3 November 22, 1993.
25. Large play area created. Los Angeles Times p.1 January 23, 1938.
26. Outdoor kitchen invites picnickers to new park. Pasadena Post February 28, 1937.
27. Copy of resolution by the 74th Congress conveying the property to the County of Los Angeles representing Baldwin Ranch property now known as the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum. June 17, 1935.
28. Photo of field survey party starting work on Arcadia County Park, with article. Pasadena Star News July 28, 1935.
29. County recreation area replaces old balloon field. Pasadena Star News January 31, 1937.
30. Los Angeles Times publication "Then & Now" June 30, 2000. Article about history of Arcadia County Park p. 12.
31. " Arcadia Park fountain rededicated." Article about rededication of the fountain to honor those who perished in the 9/11/01 attacks on the Pentagon, the World Trade Center and the hijacked plane that crashed in Pennsylvania. Fountain is being refurbished in a joint effort by the city, the Arcadia Rotary Club, the Arcadia Unified School District and local artisans. The renovated landmark will be called Peacock Corner. Pasadena Star News April 9, 2002, p. A-3.
32. "Arcadia to proceed with Peacock Corner." Article stating that the City Council voted to put up $25,000 towards the cost of putting a 10-foot-tall bronze peacock at Peacock Corner. The sculpture will emerge from the center of the fountain that has been refurbished by volunteers and was unveiled at the Lucky Baldwin Day Picnic. The fountain was rededicated on April 8, 2002, and was originally donated as a tribute to area veterans. Arcadia Weekly, November 14-20, 2002, p. 1.
33. The City Council approved a $30,000 commission to Irvine artist, David Chapple to create a bronze peacock sculpture, 6-7 feet tall, for the public fountain at "Peacock Corner." Pasadena Star News, January 8, 2003, p. A3.
34. 25 Valley parks may be closed. Los Angeles Times April 8, 1993, p.J1.
35. Quitclaim Deed, transfer of portion of Arcadia County Park from Los Angeles County to City of Arcadia. Recorded August 11, 1988. Arcadia Community Center and Arcadia Historical Museum have been built on this land.
36. Arcadia Vietnam War Monument Dedication program, May 28, 2016. Master of ceremonies Gene Glasco.
37. Guide to Civic Art in Los Angeles County Parks, p. 9 info on public art at Arcadia County Park: Memorial Peacock Fountain and Spanish American War Memorial "The Hiker," a bronze sculpture. Retrieved 7/11/2018 from lacounty.gov.
38. Arcadia County Park to be improved by $50,000; colorful history reported. Picture of Mrs. David Unruh, niece of Lucky Baldwin's manager, Hiram A. Unruh. Also on this page, Chamber takes theme from Nellie White. Arcadia Tribune and News, March 23, 1950.
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Parks-Arcadia County Park
Item ID
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Chicago Park

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1. "Council wants investigation." Arcadia Tribune, February 10, 1970. 2. "Council to discuss." Arcadia News Post, June 21 1971. 3. "Chicago Park on its way." Arcadia Tribune, February 2, 1972. 4. "Chicago Park to receive." Arcadia Tribune, August 19, 1973. 5. "Chicago Park just waiting." Arcad…
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1. "Council wants investigation." Arcadia Tribune, February 10, 1970.
2. "Council to discuss." Arcadia News Post, June 21 1971.
3. "Chicago Park on its way." Arcadia Tribune, February 2, 1972.
4. "Chicago Park to receive." Arcadia Tribune, August 19, 1973.
5. "Chicago Park just waiting." Arcadia Tribune, September 5, 1974.
6. "New park still a paper dream." Arcadia Tribune, September 12, 1974.
7. "Chicago Park looks." Arcadia Tribune, August 29, 1974.
8. "Land hoax produces Arcadia Park." Arcadia Tribune, August 8, 1968.
9. Map of the Chicago Park area with a list of parcel numbers and property ownership. c. early 1980s.
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Chicago Park
Item ID
50AF
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Santa Anita Park

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1. The story of Santa Anita: the great race place. Beckwith, B.K. 64 pg. booklet on history of the track. 2. King of sports. 32 pg. booklets on thoroughbred racing in general. 3. Sample condition book used by owners and trainers who are looking for a race in which to enter their horse. First …
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1. The story of Santa Anita: the great race place. Beckwith, B.K. 64 pg. booklet on history of the track.
2. King of sports. 32 pg. booklets on thoroughbred racing in general.
3. Sample condition book used by owners and trainers who are looking for a race in which to enter their horse. First issue 1978-79.
4. The Great Race - The Santa Anita Handicap. This is a history of this race. San Francisco Chronicle March 5, 1982.
5. The King of Sports Comes Back to California. CALIFORNIA ARTS & ARCHITECTURE January 1935.
6. Santa Anita the Great Race Place. Guide for thoroughbred racing.
7. Letter from George James of Bert Crowther Ltd dated October 6, 1956 regarding the statuary at Santa Anita Park.
8. Santa Anita: Grand Dane of racing goes mod. Column by Jim Murray in LATimes February 16, 1971.
9. Santa Anita Park. PACIFIC PATHWAYS March 1946.
10. Santa Anita Park. Description of statuary at Santa Anita Park. 1956. source: Santa Anita Park.
11. news release: Antique Art Objects Give Santa Anita Paddock Gardens New Look. 1956. Description and pictures of statuary at Santa Anita Park. source: Santa Anita Park.
12. Home Turf. LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE April 1990, p.99+
13. Roadsigns. Newsletter of the California Historic Route 66 Association. Fall 1995.
14. Off to the horse races in Arcadia. San Gabriel Valley Tribune October 18, 1996, p.28.
15. Button depicting a horse and jockey. Text reads Santa Anita Park, Home of Seabiscuit.
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Santa Anita Park
Item ID
198AF
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Santa Anita Park.

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Santa Anita Park. Oversize Calendars and color clippings. Calendar years: 1977-1978, 1978-1979, 1979-1980, 1982-1983, 1984-1985, 1985-1986, 1990-1991, 1991-1992, 1992-1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2007, 2020, 2021. "Who's next? Santa Anita Park Spring Meet, April 25-June 29." Pasadena …
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Santa Anita Park. Oversize Calendars and color clippings.
Calendar years: 1977-1978, 1978-1979, 1979-1980, 1982-1983, 1984-1985, 1985-1986, 1990-1991, 1991-1992, 1992-1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2007, 2020, 2021.
"Who's next? Santa Anita Park Spring Meet, April 25-June 29." Pasadena Star News supplement. April 24, 2014.
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Santa Anita Park.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 62
Shelf Number
Shelf C3
Item ID
376AF
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Fashion Park

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1. "Santa Anita to launch." Los Angeles Times, April 22, 1971, San Gabriel Valley section. 2. Pro-Fashion Park flyer, March 30, 1971. 3. "Taxpayers for Fashion Park." Letter from group to Arcadia residents, circa March 1971. 4. "Fashion Park No. 1." Arcadia Tribune, January 2, 1972. 5. "Vote…
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1. "Santa Anita to launch." Los Angeles Times, April 22, 1971, San Gabriel Valley section.
2. Pro-Fashion Park flyer, March 30, 1971.
3. "Taxpayers for Fashion Park." Letter from group to Arcadia residents, circa March 1971.
4. "Fashion Park No. 1." Arcadia Tribune, January 2, 1972.
5. "Vote Yes." Flyer by the Taxpayers for Fashion Park for referendum, April 1971.
6. "Santa Anita Fashion Park." Question and answer flyer done by Santa Anita Consolidated, circa 1971.
7. "Court orders additional." Arcadia Tribune, May 20, 1973.
8. "PLAN suit seeks to block." Arcadia News Post, May 22, 1973.
9. "Fashion Park gets OK." Arcadia Tribune, May 24, 1973.
10. "Ground broken." Arcadia News Post, June 13, 1973.
11. "Foes of Fashion Park turn to Federal Court." Los Angeles Times, October 18, 1973.
12. "PLAN files new lawsuit." Arcadia Tribune, October 28, 1973.
13. "Suit to block shopping." Los Angeles Times, November 6, 1973.
14. "District Court hears Fashion Park." Arcadia News Post, November 21, 1973.
15. "They don't give up." Arcadia Tribune, November 8, 1973.
16. "PLAN spokesman defends." Arcadia News Post, November 21, 1973.
17. "Fashion Park foes." Los Angeles Times, December 20, 1973.
18. "Fashion Park is altering skyline." Arcadia Tribune, March 7, 1974.
19. "Fashion Park ruling." Arcadia Tribune, February 28, 1974.
20. "Fashion Park halt denied." Arcadia Tribune, March 10, 1974.
21. "Fashion Park names 83 shops." Arcadia Tribune, June 13, 1974.
22. "Developer Hahn predicts." Arcadia Tribune, June 10, 1974.
23. "You discover Fashion Park." Los Angeles Times supplement section, October 13, 1974.
24. "On a clear day." Arcadia Tribune, November 7, 1974, photographs.
25. "Fashion Park opens." Arcadia Tribune, October 17, 1974.
26. "Arts of many kinds." News clip, circa 1975-1976.
27. "Broadway opening." Arcadia Tribune, circa October 1974.
28. "Info guide tells all." Arcadia Tribune, November 13, 1974.
29. "Brighter more colorful." Arcadia Tribune, December 26, 1974. Describes art pieces Roy Lichtenstein sculpture, Wright Flyer, others.
30. Ordinance No. 1981. An ordinance of the City of Arcadia approving zone change Z-92-002, rezoning an 8.2 acre portion of Santa Anita Race Track, parcel No. 949 at 385 West Huntington Drive from R-1 (single family) and S-1 (special use) to C-2D (general commercial with a design overlay), approved October 14, 1992. [In FILE FOLDER #2]
31. Memo from Assistant City Manager Peter Kinnahan to City Council regarding recommendations to Nordstrom Addition and Mall Expansion, January 19, 1993. [In FILE FOLDER #3]
32. Memo from Corkran W. Nicholson, Planning Department to City Council regarding Santa Anita Fashion Park Mall expansion. A design review of the proposed Nordstrom's building at 400 South Baldwin Avenue, April 6, 1993.
33. Memo from Corkran W. Nicholson, Planning Department to City Council regarding Santa Anita Fashion Park Mall expansion. A design review of the proposed two-story addition to the existing Robinsons-May building at 400 South Baldwin Avenue, May 4, 1993.
34. Financial analysis of Santa Anita Fashion Park. 302 page analysis by Julie Biggs, 1978. [In FILE FOLDER #2]
35. Financial analysis of Santa Anita Fashion Park. Appendix B. Companion piece of analysis listed as Item 34 in File Folder #2. [In FILE FOLDER #3]
36. "Santa Anita Fashion Park: A case study in successful ground lease financing." Original article for the Beverly Hills Bar Journal, 1978, by Julie Biggs.
37. "Santa Anita Fashion Park: A case study in successful ground lease financing." Beverly Hills Bar Journal, November/December 1978.
38. "Ernest W. Hahn, Inc. Shopping Centers." Brochure giving background of Fashion Park co-developers.
39. Fashion Park Preview, Spring 1988. 16 page publication.
40. "Sculpture removed." Highlander, January 27, 1988, page 3, with photograph.
41. "Camp Rainbow." Brochure about daycare at Fashion Park, 1988.
42. "Santa Anita Mall declares itself first smoke-free mall in its area." Los Angeles Business Journal, June 7-13, 1993.
43. Santa Anita Fashion Park information booklet regarding groundbreaking ceremony, January 21, 1993, for the construction of the expansion program. Includes announcements, press release, directories, fact sheets, etc.
44. Pictorial annual recap shows "Fashion Park opens," on October 12. Photo and caption: Buffums and the satellite stores making up the bulk of the mall opened first, with Broadway (shown) opening in November. Tribune, p. 1, December 26, 1974.
45. Brochure and directory "Santa Anita Fashion Park in Arcadia." c. 1980s.
46. Discover Santa Anita Fashion Park, the Thoroughbred of Shopping Centers, Directory 1978. Contains information about the Roy Lichtenstein sculpture that was 22 feet high and in the central mall cour and art on display at the mall by June Harrah and Pamela Weir.
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Santa Anita Park-People

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1. George Woolf, famous jockey of the 1930s. Arcadia Tribune news photo. August 16, 1973. 2. George Woolf. Arcadia Diamond Jubilee edition of the Pasadena Star News September 12, 1978. 3. Longden: a young 69. Los Angeles Times February 14, 1976. 4. A birthday cake that's long, long, Longde…
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1. George Woolf, famous jockey of the 1930s. Arcadia Tribune news photo. August 16, 1973.
2. George Woolf. Arcadia Diamond Jubilee edition of the Pasadena Star News September 12, 1978.
3. Longden: a young 69. Los Angeles Times February 14, 1976.
4. A birthday cake that's long, long, Longden. Arcadia Tribune February 11, 1979.
5. How sweet it was. Arcadia Tribune news photo February 18, 1979.
6. Another Longden finds success in racing. Los Angeles Times - circa early 1970s.
7. He grew up in the valley and now he's a star jockey at Santa Anita. Arcadia News-Post March 11, 1974. (Steve Valdez)
8. Cauthen wins praise in Santa Anita debut. Arcadia Tribune January 27, 1977.
9. Smothers sorts Santa Anita silks. (Frank Smothers) Arcadia Tribune October 21, 1976.
10. Mittie's work adds to track's pageantry. Arcadia Tribune October 14, 1976.
11. She keeps the jockey in bright colors. (Mittie Lovell) Arcadia News Post September 17, 1969.
12. Anita Weil Hanson retiring. news clip. n.d., circa May 1969.
13. Santa Anita's Anita (Anita Weil Hanson). Los Angeles Times May 19, 1969.
14. Miss Weil's 32 years on the job. Los Angeles Times February 11, 1969.
15. Santa Anita: city within a city. Westways, January 1960.
16. 5,000 lbs of paper used weekly in racing book. (Fred Trumpf). Arcadia Tribune February 26, 1978.
17. In the money (room) at Santa Anita. (John Detchemendy).Los Angeles Magazine February 1976.
18. Village smithy counterpart now working in Arcadia (Wally Rohrer). Arcadia News-Post April 6, 1971.
19. Hustling horses often a labor of love for agent (John Stillson). News clip January 26, 1978.
20. Racing secretary, Santa Anita's Eilken, manages residence for equine elite. Thoroughbred of California, December 1975.
21. Bird-watching (rail, early, etc.) at Santa Anita. Los Angeles Times West Magazine February 5, 1967.
22. Santa Anita dirt doctor (William Quigley, maintenance supervisor) Western Horseman August 1971.
23. Santa Anita: art deco on the morning line. New West magazine January 31, 1977.
24. Hazel Longden sees her dream come true. Arcadia Tribune May 24, 1981.
25. Newsmaker of the Year: An irresistible force, frankly (Frank Stronach) Thoroughbred Times v.15 n.51 December 18, 1999 p.1
26. Shoe-In by William Murray. (Bill Shoemaker) Westways, May 1980, p. 34-37+.
27. "Hall of fame jockey dies." Pasadena Star News, February 15, 2003. Jockey Johnny Longden dies at age 96. He was the first to win 6,000 races.
28. "Longden riding career ends on high notes of triumph." Arcadia Tribune, March 17, 1966.
29. Jockey Johnny Longden of Arcadia scored his 5,000th victory. Arcadia Tribune, March 4, 1957.
30. Jockey Laffit Pincay, Jr. Commemorative 2000.
31. Arcadia city council honors George Haines, Santa Anita President. Arcadia Weekly, p. 7. September 22, 2011.
32. Former Santa Anita employee Ambrosio Maldonado to celebrate 90th birthday - Dec. 7. Arcadia Weekly, December 5, 2013.
33. Remembrance of Alan Staller, a long-time Santa Anita Park employee. The Weekly Star (supplement to Pasadena Star News), June 15, 2014.
34. Shear is gone but never forgotten at Santa Anita. John Shear, long-time paddock worker better known as "Paddock Captain" at Santa Anita passes away at 102. The Arcadia centenarian is best known for risking his own life in 2011 by saving a 5-year-old girl from being trampled. Pasadena Star News, December 15, 2023, p. B4.
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Santa Anita Park (1907-1912)

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1. References to news articles on Baldwin's racetrack. 4 newspaper citations. 2. Los Angeles Racing Association Souvenir, 1907. Booklet commemorating the opening of the track. copied from the original at the CTBA. 3. Los Angeles Racing Souvenir 1908 and 1909. Booklet commemorating the season…
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1. References to news articles on Baldwin's racetrack. 4 newspaper citations.
2. Los Angeles Racing Association Souvenir, 1907. Booklet commemorating the opening of the track. copied from the original at the CTBA.
3. Los Angeles Racing Souvenir 1908 and 1909. Booklet commemorating the season. copied from the original at CTBA.
4. Events at Arcadia. photocopy of newsclip. Los Angeles Daily Times April 3, 1909.
5. California's last race stirs with its humor and tragedy. Los Angeles Sunday Times April 18, 1909.
6. Gloom holds sporty echo. Los Angeles Daily Times April 19, 1909.
7. Santa Anita grass-grown. Los Angeles Daily Times April 23, 1909.
8. Santa Anita Park throws open its gates. news clip from files at Santa Anita Park, date and source unknown.
9. Baldwin's track. newspaper plate 1907.
10. Santa Anita Race Track. photocopy of photo.
11. Race track. Arcadia Tribune August 16, 1973,
12. Baldwin's race track winding down. Information from the Los Angeles Times April 19, 1905.
13. Santa Anita Park - historical vignettes of the San Gabriels. TV Times giving history of the track. September 1973.
14. Santa Anita Park is rich in heritage. news clip 1936.
15. Opens first Anita Track. newspaper clipping. n.d. circa 1950.
16. A.M. Allen, architect and builder of Santa Anita. ASCOT PARK (booklet) Los Angeles, CA 1904-05.
17. "Lucky" Baldwin started Santa Anita original track back in '73. Pasadena Star News December 16, 1936.
18. Scenes at new Baldwin race tract at Arcadia. news clip. Los Angeles Daily Times November 22, 1907.
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Santa Anita Park (1934-1942)

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1. Election volunteers aid race track vote. Pasadena Post. July 22, 1932. 2. Santa Anita Park will bring thousands here. Arcadia Tribune, n.d. circa December 24, 1934. 3. Joseph M. Schenck's purchase of interest. news clip June 8, 1934. 4. Santa Anita Race Track complete. front page of t…
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1. Election volunteers aid race track vote. Pasadena Post. July 22, 1932.
2. Santa Anita Park will bring thousands here. Arcadia Tribune, n.d. circa December 24, 1934.
3. Joseph M. Schenck's purchase of interest. news clip June 8, 1934.
4. Santa Anita Race Track complete. front page of the Arcadia News of the special issue of Forecast, marking the opening December 7, 1934.
5. Santa Anita to figure in race track history. same as above.
6. L.A. Turf Club plans to handle big crowd. same as above.
7. "Azucar" to enter $100,000 Santa Anita Handicap reported. same as above.
8. Totalisator now being installed at race track. same as above.
9. Extensive building program is to add to greatness of local race plant. Arcadia Tribune August 2, 1935.
10. Santa Anita track work is started. Arcadia Tribune August 2, 1935.
11. Turf Club to add splendor. Arcadia Tribune July 10, 1936.
12. Third annual racing meet. Arcadia Tribune July 14, 1936.
13. California: Los Angeles Turf Club. article in BLOOD-HORSE January 20, 1934. missing as of May 1999
14. Investigation discussed by noted leader. Arcadia Tribune February 15, 1937.
15. Derby billed at race track. Arcadia Tribune February 15, 1937.
16. Santa Anita handicap winners. Arcadia Tribune October 2, 1941.
17. Santa Anita future use studied. Arcadia Tribune January 15, 1942.
18. Last scene as war cancelled 1942 Santa Anita racing season. Arcadia Tribune February 12, 1942.
19. Council hears track founding story. News Post article February 7, 1967.
20. The Marks brothers of Los Angeles. Part of an article from WESTERN STATES JEWISH HISTORICAL QUARTERLY, July 1979, in which Joshua Marks is claimed to be the builder of the track facility.
21. Horse car. Arcadia Tribune news photo showing horse car of the 1930s. August 16, 1973.
22. Santa Anita fans used red cars. News Post August 8, 1969.
23. Dear Sid. Letter to Mr. Platford from Chas. F. Outland regarding W.H. Hoffman, Jr. n.d.
24. Queen City's big oval; a mile through history. Arcadia Tribune March 16, 1978.
25. The Empire Builder. Excerpt of biographical article about Harry Chandler explaining how the Los Angeles Times attitude toward racing changed under the tutelage by Dr. Charles Strub. Copied at Santa Anita Park September 1980.
26. Sid Ziff's column on the opening of Santa Anita Park December 24, 1934. Los Angeles Evening Herald and Express. December 24, 1934.
27. Expect 60,000 fans at Santa Anita Park. Los Angeles Evening Herald and Express article and overhead photo showing layout of original 1934 Santa Anita Park December 24, 1934.
28. Race track start seen by throng. Pasadena Post March 27, 1934.
29. Horse race track permit for Baldwin Ranch given to Dr. Strub, Hal Roach. Pasadena Post January 19, 1934.
30. Southland to become horse racing center. Pasadena Post. February 19, 1933 with photos.
31. World's best horses to race at Santa Anita Park. Arcadia Tribune August 3, 1934.
32. Fifty Years Ago, racing went to war, too. THE RACING TIMES December 7, 1991. photos from Arcadia Public Library archives.
33. Huntington to have racy formal opening. CALIFORNIA LIFE vol. 36 no.1, January 10, 1935.
34. Beautiful Santa Anita Park, Los Angeles Turf Club's splendid new racing plant. CALIFORNIA LIFE. vol. 35 no 11 and 12, December, 1934.
35. Obituary, death record and articles about Hal Roach and his involvement with Dr. Charles Strub in building Santa Anita Park. He became the first President of Santa Anita Park. Died 11/2/1992.
36. "State Wars on Bookies." A house at 180 West Huntington Drive in Arcadia was raided and four men were arrested who were using binoculars to catch the race results and flashing them to bookmakers throughout the nation. Los Angeles Times, January 17, 1938. From Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936-Jan. 1, 1939, located at Arcadia Historical Society. One extra copy from ProQuest.
37. Behind the scenes at Santa Anita by John Marcy. WESTWAYS, March 1935, p. 30+.
38. Thundering Hoofs at Santa Anita. WESTWAYS, January 1941.
39. What Makes Whirly Run? Westways, December 1941, p. 20-21.
40. The Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc. Official Program Santa Anita Park First Day, Tuesday, December 25, 1934. Lists names of directors, general manager, racing officials.
41. Santa Anita racetrack brochure, compliments of the Automobile Club of Southern California. Contains history of Santa Anita Park, California Horse Racing Board members, Directors Los Angeles Turf Club, racing information, track records, racing officials, map of roads leading to Santa Anita Park, plot of track and grounds (drawing of the layout), diagrammatical drawing of the new grandstand and club house, stake program for winter meeting 1937-1938, and history of Santa Anita stakes from 1934 through March 12, 1938.
42. Facts, figures on big race (the Santa Anita Handicap). Los Angeles Times, February 27, 1937. How the world's richest stake was collected and how it will be distributed. The gross amount of $91,800 goes to the winner. Estimates of attendance, automobiles, and handle given here. Anita Baldwin will crown the winner with a floral horseshoe.
43. Record crowd may witness Santa Anita Handicap. Los Angeles Times, March 5, 1938. Attendance is estimated at 60,000 people, with an estimated $1,750,000 passing through the mutuels.
44. Advertisement showing race start time, general admission was $1.10, and Pacific Electric Railway round trip fare from Los Angeles was 50 cents. Los Angeles Times, December 24, 1936.
45. Advertisement for Santa Anita Derby, $50,000 added, general admission was $1.10 and Clubhouse admission was $2.20. Los Angeles Times, February 22, 1939.
46. Advertisement showing race start time, general admission was $1.10, Clubhouse admission was $2.20 and Pacific Electric Railway round trip fare from Los Angeles (6th and Main St. Station) was 55 cents. Los Angeles Times, December 30, 1940.
47. A) Santa Anita opens on Christmas day for a 53-day meet with celebrities and actresses Inez Courtney and Marian Marsh, also Hal Roach and Charles H. Strub. Time Magazine, December 24, 1934. B) Famous people who went to the races at Santa Anita Park include Bing Crosby, William Randolph Hearst, Fred Astaire, Mae West, Al Jolson, Marion Davies, Janet Gaynor, Irving Thalberg, Samuel Goldwyn, Norma Shearer, Frederick Moulton Alger (picture). Time Magazine, March 4, 1935. C) Fresh Batch-en route to Santa Anita Park are six little Biscuits, going on two years old. The first get of famed Seabiscuit will make their racing debuts during December 31-March 14). Their names are Sea Covey, Sea Patrol, Sea Skipper, Sea Mite, Sea Frolic, Sea Belle. Time Magazine, December 8, 1941. D) No More Pansies. Santa Anita race meeting, richest in the world, is called off for 1942, to be used by U.S. Army during wartime. Will mean losses in racing income, state taxes, work for the 4,300 track employees. $50,000 worth of freshly planted pansies were plowed under. Time Magazine, January 19, 1942.
48. Official Program March 4, 1939. Official Program March 1, 941.
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Santa Anita Park (1945-1980)

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1. Earlier days in Los Angeles - Prospects of horse racing at Santa Anita. news clip about 1944 season. June 13, 1969. 2. Sport of Kings. page from unknown source about the 1947-48 season. 3. The track that Doc built. COLLIERS March 13, 1948. 4. Doc's gold mine. TIME magazine January 31…
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1. Earlier days in Los Angeles - Prospects of horse racing at Santa Anita. news clip about 1944 season. June 13, 1969.
2. Sport of Kings. page from unknown source about the 1947-48 season.
3. The track that Doc built. COLLIERS March 13, 1948.
4. Doc's gold mine. TIME magazine January 31, 1949.
5. City sets tax rate. Pasadena Independent, circa August 22, 1951.
6. A day at the races. WESTWAYS January 1959.
7. Jewel of a track. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED. February 6, 1961.
8. Golden days at the dentist's. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED January 11, 1965.
9. Santa Anita opens public workouts with gala free horse show. Public relations sheet from Santa Anita for 1966-67 season.
10. Santa Anita fails to open gates. Arcadia News-Post December 26, 1969.
11. Labor dispute cancels opening of Santa Anita. Arcadia Tribune February 28, 1969.
12. Santa Anita National Horse Show July 2 through 8, 1979 - program. (SEE: Box 76)
13. Doc Strub's place. Los Angeles Times WEST magazine article March 8, 1970.
14. What would happen if the track closed. Daily News April 7, 1970.
15. Santa Anita track in midst of fourth decade. Arcadia Tribune August 11, 1971.
16. Santa Anita Turf Club property. page copied from Arcadia General Plan 1973.
17. Dear Arcadia. Letter from Robert Strub to citizens on Sunday race ban June 8, 1973. page 2 only. p.1 missing since 1984.
18. Sunday race fans bet less. Los Angeles Times July 24, 1973.
19. Sunday racing bill passes committee. Arcadia News-Post August 17, 1973.
20. Santa Anita head blasts council action. Arcadia News-Post June 7, 1973.
21. Sunday racing bill angers councilmen. Arcadia Tribune June 7, 1973.
22. Santa Anita fights Sunday racing ban. Arcadia Tribune June 10, 1973.
23. Council relents; citizens want Sunday racing. Arcadia News-Post June 14, 1973.
24. Arth outlines racing position. News Post June 15, 1973.
25. Council reversal seen on Sunday racing ban. Arcadia Tribune June 17, 1973.
26. Ban on Sunday racing retained. Arcadia Tribune July 1, 1973.
27. Council reacts on Sunday racing. Arcadia Tribune July 5, 1973.
28. Council rescinds Sunday racing law. Arcadia News Post. July 12, 1973.
29. Sunday racing fate near. Los Angeles Times July 15, 1973
30. Sunday racing ban lifted. Arcadia Tribune July 15, 1973.
31. Racing board approves season. Arcadia News Post. Arcadia News Post. July 17, 1973.
32. Sunday racing approved. Arcadia Tribune July 19, 1973.
33. Track will open today. Arcadia Tribune October 11, 1973.
34. Santa Anita opens today. Arcadia Tribune December 27, 1973.
35. Story of Santa Anita offered. Arcadia Tribune December 15, 1974.
36. Even $350,000 does not a championship make. Los Angeles Times October 27, 1975.
37. Rainy Santa Anita meeting has two $7 million days. Pacesetter-Highlander April 19, 1978.
38. Santa Anita plans no move to new track. Pasadena Star News July 19, 1978.
39. A birthday cake that's long, long, Longden. Arcadia Tribune February 11, 1979.
40. Santa Anita Park's biggest season opening one week from Saturday. Arcadia Tribune December 18, 1947.
41. Art at Santa Anita. THE BLOOD HORSE December 24, 1966.
42. Racing classic to open. Arcadia Tribune special tabloid to commemorate Oak Tree opening October 6, 1980.
43. Santa Anita: The great race place. Brochure gives history and introduction to the Park. n.d.
44. Interview done in 1976 by Arcadia High School students Mark Stanley and Randy Skomsvold with Arcadia school personnel, John Simmons; he is the man who heads the class conducted at Santa Anita Race Track on training young people in the intricacies of track management.
45. This is Santa Anita. Pamphlet from Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc. n.d.
46. Obituaries, death record, burial location, and articles about Dr. Charles H. Strub who with Hal Roach and some investors built Santa Anita Park. He served as vice-president and general manager of the Los Angeles Turf Club from 1934-1945 and executive vice-president since 1945. Died March 28, 1958.
47. "Santa Anita owns vast playgrounds at famous mile-high Lake Arrowhead." Discusses plans for Lake Arrowhead since the purchase by the Los Angles Turf Club in February, 1946.
48. A Day in the City : The Greens of Arcady (Santa Anita Park and the Arboretum) by Jack Smith. WESTWAYS, March 1968, p. 2-4.
49. Change at the Arcadia Oval, Joe Hernandez is gone and the Wine Shed has come and one player asks himself, will there always be a Santa Anita? by Michael Fessier Jr. WESTWAYS, April 1972, p. 51-54.
50. Riding into Dawn by Frances Halpern. WESTWAYS, December 1975, p. 25-27+.
51. By the way, with Bill Henry. Bill Henry of KHJ Radio describes a day at Santa Anita Park, including the Turf Club. Los Angeles Times, December 28, 1948.
52. Santa Anita a Palace for the Sport of Kings. Description of Santa Anita Park, including the chandeliers, by Kim Blair. Los Angeles Times, January 3, 1965.
53. Doc's Gold Mine, Charles H. Strub built Santa Anita Park (photo). Time Magazine, January 31, 1949.
54. Scoreboard: in Arcadia, Calif., Jockey Willie Shoemaker, 22, set a record, his 485th win. Time Magazine, January 11, 1954.
55. Santa Anita 25th Silver Anniversary Jubilee 1959-1960 winter racing brochure racing schedule.
56. Official Program February 27, 1946. Official Program March 16, 1946. Official Program March 5, 1947. Official Program December 31, 1956.
57. Description and photos of Santa Anita Park from book Westward, Whoa! by Thayer, Bert Clark (1948). The central entrance is a Beaux Arts prize winner for its architect.
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