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Santa Anita Entertainment Center

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Contents: 1. City of Arcadia Notice of Public Scoping Meeting for an environmental impact report held August 9, 1995. 2. Single sheet mailed "To the Concerned Citizen" by an unknown source. August 1995. 3. Agenda for Santa Anita Entertainment Center Public Hearing and Scoping Meeting August 9, 1995. 4. C…

Contents: 1. City of Arcadia Notice of Public Scoping Meeting for an environmental impact report held August 9, 1995.; 2. Single sheet mailed "To the Concerned Citizen" by an unknown source. August 1995.; 3. Agenda for Santa Anita Entertainment Center Public Hearing and Scoping Meeting August 9, 1995.; 4. Comment/Question card for Santa Anita Entertainment Complex Scoping Meeting.; 5. "Neighbors for Arcadia" notice of meeting October 30, 1995; minutes of meeting August 14, 1995; and minutes of meeting September 18, 1995.; 6. Brochure from Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc. setting forth plans for Santa Anita's Arts and Entertainment Center. October 1995.; 7. Santa Anita Arts and Entertainment Center "SAEC" Questions and Answers. Updated and distributed by SAEC in November 1995.; 8. Arcadia Community Newsletter, November 1995. "Winner's Circle" - regarding Santa Anita Entertainment Center. original copy; 9. same, acid free copy; 10. Memo dated 3/30/95 from City Manager to City of Arcadia Staff regarding information about Santa Anita Race Track development application.; 11. Officials Withdraw Plan for Complex at Racetrack. LA Times May 1, 1996; 12. Postcard showing proposed Santa Anita Arts & Entertainment Center 1996.

Subjects: Santa Anita Entertainment Center

Item ID: 197AF

Collection: Subject Files

Community Recreation Center Proposal (1971)

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Contents: 1. Arcadia Civic Center Master Plan. 2. "Build an auditorium for Arcadia." Sponsor to enter Jog-A-Walk-A-Torium, photocopy. 3. Description of photo #1366. 4. Description of photo #1367. 5. Description of photo #1368. 6. Description of photo #1369. 7. Description of photo #1370. 8. Large pos…

Contents: 1. Arcadia Civic Center Master Plan.; 2. "Build an auditorium for Arcadia." Sponsor to enter Jog-A-Walk-A-Torium, photocopy.; 3. Description of photo #1366.; 4. Description of photo #1367.; 5. Description of photo #1368.; 6. Description of photo #1369.; 7. Description of photo #1370.; 8. Large postcard showing architects' rendering of Community Recreation Center and Arcadia Police Facility relative to a "Yes" vote February 29, 1972.; 9. Brochure relative to the passage of Proposition A for a bond issue to build the Community Center and the new Police Facility, February 29, 1972.

Subjects: Community Recreation Center Proposal (1971)

Item ID: 72AF

Collection: Subject Files

Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese

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Contents: 1. Horses replaced by houses at Santa Anita. Arcadia Tribune March 26, 1942. 2. Evacuation base rising at track. Arcadia Tribune March 26, 1942. 3. Santa Anita Race Track now converted. Arcadia Tribune April 8, 1942. 4. The above view of the 40 acre parking lot. news clip, n.d. circa 19…

Contents: 1. Horses replaced by houses at Santa Anita. Arcadia Tribune March 26, 1942.; 2. Evacuation base rising at track. Arcadia Tribune March 26, 1942.; 3. Santa Anita Race Track now converted. Arcadia Tribune April 8, 1942.; 4. The above view of the 40 acre parking lot. news clip, n.d. circa 1942.; 5. Santa Anita Race Track opens its gates as temporary assembly. news clip, n.d. circa 1942.; 6. Huntington Drive closing denied. Arcadia Tribune April 2, 1942.; 7. We Wish to bring to your attention. Handwritten letter to the War Department to correct sewage problem at Center and its reply.; 8. Birthright of Barbed Wire. re: book by that title.; 9. Barricade lifted on Huntington. Arcadia Tribune October 29, 1942.; 10. Nisei question. Los Angeles Times April 2, 1967.; 11. Nisei evacuation brides. Los Angeles Times May 17, 1967.; 12. They're off and running. Los Angeles Times December 26, 1974.; 13. Another example of emergency wartime. History of the Los Angeles District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, p.13; 14. She gets a diploma at 86. Los Angeles Times June 18, 1976.; 15. Dismal memories rekindled - Fashion Park: WWII campsite. Arcadia Tribune, June 2, 1974, p. A1.; 16. Camp Santa Anita. San Gabriel Valley Tribune. April 17, 1977.; 17. Information sheet giving data on Center newspaper and location of Center records.; 18. Famed track has infamous past. Arcadia Tribune. March 26, 1978.; 19. Selected bibliography of Japanese Relocation on the West Coast WWII 1942-1945, made at the time of display of National Archives photos in April of 1979.; 20. Santa Anita Pacemaker. Photocopy of part of the front page of newspaper for the Center. June 9, 1942.; 21. Study of relocation centers for Japanese during WWII completed by Raymond Okamura in 1980. (30 page report sent to Arcadia Public Library December 14, 1981 in response to query by P. McAdam.); 22. Pacific Citizen December 19-26, 1980. Maps and descriptions of the 14 Assembly Centers in California during WWII.; 23. Photos on display. Highlander newsclip with photo. April 11, 1979.; 24. News release March 9, 1979 about exhibit at Arcadia Public Library.; 25. Constitution drawn up by evacuees shortly after establishment of Center. San Gabriel Valley Tribune April 17, 1977.; 26. Copy of Executive Order 9066 from CFR Title 3, The President 1938-1943 Compilation.; 27. Reparations awaken painful recollections. Los Angeles Times, part IX, p.1 August 18, 1988; 28. "The decision to evacuate the Japanese from the West Coast." Greenfield, Kent Roberts, COMMMAND DECISIONS, chapter 4.; 29. "The relocation of the Japanese." Bean, Walton. CALIFORNIA: AN INTERPRETIVE HISTORY, 2nd ed. p. 430-438.; 30. "Wartime problems." Rolle, Andrew F. CALIFORNIA: A HISTORY. 3rd ed, p.521-524.; 31. Fifty years ago, racing went to war, too. THE RACING TIMES, p. 1. December 7, 1991.; 32. Best bet: American Friends Service Committee found drawer of documents. Los Angeles Times May 9, 1993.; 33. Friends Journal (Quaker Thought and Life Today) November 1992.; 34. An Interrupted Heritage. Book review of STUBBORN TWIG by Laura Kessler. Three generations in the life of a Japanese American family. Los Angeles Times January 9, 1994, p.4.; 35. Folder of copies of photos of life at the Camp; description of photos provided by National Archives (includes photographer's name and date.); 36. Instructions to all persons of Japanese ancestry. Copy of poster regarding evacuation.; 37. "Internment of Japanese Americans." Documents from the National Archives produced by the Education Branch.; 38. Photo of plaque at Santa Anita Park recognizing the Park's use as an Assembly Center for the Japanese during WWII. Taken August 2002.; 39. Stitches in time, Quilt tells story of 'Life behind Barbed Wire'. Michi Murayama of Alhambra made a full-size memory quilt documenting the experience of her and her families' incarceration in the Santa Anita Assembly Hall and the Jerome Location Center in Arkansas. Pasadena Star News June 30, 2001, p. D1.; 40. Photcopies and descriptions of photographs taken by Clem Albers at the Santa Anita Assembly Center, 1942. From the War Relocation Authority, Midland Savings Bldg., Denver, Colorado.; 41. Correspondence from Bronslaw Kielbasa to Arcadia Public Library dated September 1, 1998 with "Report on Civilian Detention Camp Tuna Canyon, Tujunga, California, May 28, 1942." (Declassified information from the General Records of State Department.); 42. Postcard about a book signing at Vroman's in Pasadena for "The Evacuation Diary of Hatsuye Egami" by Claire Gorfinkel. (Tulare Assembly Center, California); 43. Rising Sons, Remembering America's forgotten wartime casualties - Prisoners of race by Jana J. Monji. Pasadena Weekly, February 13, 2003, p.14.; 44. Racing plant will shelter enemy aliens - stables being turned into quarters for evacuees. The Pasadena Post, March 23, 1942.; 45. Army closes highway near evacuee camp - portion of Huntington Drive barricaded indefinitely. The Pasadena Post, May 15, 1942.; 46. "Santa Anita Track Opens Gates as Temporary Assembly Station for Japanese." News clipping of large photograph with caption. Accompanying story not available. No date. Circa 1942.; 47. "Santa Anita gates open to 1000 Japs: evacuees from San Pedro and Long Beach find well-prepared plant for assembly," Los Angeles Times, April 4, 1942.; 48. "Charges filed against Japs: Santa Anita internees accused of violating reception center rules, " Los Angeles Times, June 25, 1942.; 49. "Behind the line with Dick Hyland," column with biography of Michael Henry Fidelis Mahoney, who for the last four months has been the assistant personnel relations officer at the Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese. Los Angeles Times, June 30, 1942.; 50. "Health peril meeting set: Arcadia seeks action on sewage condition at Santa Anita Jap Camp," Los Angeles Times, July 13, 1942.; 51. "Jap evacuation work criticized: Leland Ford calls it social experiment and hits lack of guards, " Los Angeles Times, July 19, 1942.; 52. "Japanese to start moving from Santa Anita Wednesday," Los Angeles Times, August 22, 1942.; 53. "Thousand Japanese to leave Santa Anita over week-end," Los Angeles Times, September 19, 1942.; 54. "More Japs leave Arcadia: transfer of 500 to Arkansas cuts camp population under 8000," Los Angeles Times, September 26, 1942.; 55. "Army will move 5000 Japs by end of week," Los Angeles Times, April 1, 1942.; 56. "Aliens jam Santa Anita: thousand Japanese moved from harbor by trains and autos," Los Angeles Times, April 6, 1942.; 57. "Bay City Japs en route here: evacuees to bring total at Santa Anita to 3150; many await transfer," Los Angeles Times, April 7, 1942.; 58. "Center gets 1246 Japs from south: contingent arriving on four special trains swells population at Santa Anita to 4353," Los Angeles Times, April 9, 1942.; 59. "More awaiting Santa Anita trip: Downey and Lawndale Japanese must be evacuated by Tuesday," Los Angeles Times, April 11, 1942.; 60. "Japs leave Downey and Lawndale tomorrow: army officials will move 2500 by auto and bus to Santa Anita," Los Angeles Times, April 12, 1942.; 61. "More Japanese leaving today: Downey and Lawndale exodus scheduled to be completed tomorrow," Los Angeles Times, April 13, 1942.; 62. "Japs in two more city areas ordered out: April 29 set as deadline, number told to leave Los Angeles since Saturday now 5000," Los Angeles Times, April 20, 1942.; 63. "New Japanese exodus from coast ordered: latest evacuation decree will affect nearly 13,000 , including 5950 in southland area," Los Angeles Times, April 22, 1942.; 64. "Japs to get final orders: instruction for mass evacuation May 1 will be given over week-end," Los Angeles Times, April 23, 1942.; 65. "Japs register for removals: hundreds line up at two control stations under Army's orders," Los Angeles Times, April 26, 1942.; 66. "New batch of Japanese ouster orders announced: thousands more to depart for Santa Anita and Tulare Reception Centers next Thursday," Los Angeles Times, May 1, 1942.; 67. "Army orders removal of 2100 more Japanese: heads of families in two sections of city must register tomorrow and Tuesday," Los Angeles Times, May 3, 1942.; 68. "Downtown Japs register: two churches utilized for signing of 2100 more for evacuation," Los Angeles Times, May 5, 1942.; 69. "Japs will go to Pomona Fairgrounds camp: more aliens told to move, new evacuation orders will take half of Nipponese from coast," Los Angeles Times, May 6, 1942.; 70. "Population of Santa Anita Japanese Center now 13,000: another contingent arrives as settlement at Pomona prepares to receive first group of evacuees tomorrow," Los Angeles Times, May 7, 1942.; 71. "Army moves 793 from Little Tokyo: Japs centered at Santa Anita with second batch of 548 sent directly to Manzanar," Los Angeles Times, May 9, 1942.; 72. "Japs gambling charges filed: complaints against 10 arrested in raid on Santa Anita issued," Los Angeles Times, May 26, 1942.; 73. "Santa Anita Center officials defended: noted citizens familiar with conditions deny Japanese evacuees are kept underfed," Los Angeles Times, May 31, 1942.; 74. Letters to The Times -- Feeding of Japanese, by Mrs. C.B.S., Arcadia. Los Angeles Times, June 3, 1942.; 75. "Santa Anita Japs end sit-down: work on project resumed by 800," Los Angeles Times, June 18, 1942.; 76. "Japanese-Chinese wedding deferred: girl didn't want mate to live at Santa Anita," Los Angeles Times, July 11, 1942.; 77. "American-born Jap wants to enter war poster contest," Los Angeles Times, July 12, 1942.; 78. "Wipe-out of Santa Anita Race Track assessment refused: appeal to board says Turf Club put out of business by Federal use of plant as Jap Assembly Center," Los Angeles Times, July 25, 1942.; 79. "Santa Anita liquor smuggling plot charged as four booked: two stewards, chef and cook accused of scheme to take in whisky for sale to Japanese," Los Angeles Times, August 8, 1942.; 80. "Troops quell Jap riot of 2000 at Santa Anita," Los Angeles Times, August 8, 1942.; 81. "Fire sweeps roof at Santa Anita: blaze controlled by Jap-manned force," Los Angeles Times, August 25, 1942.; 82. "Santa Anita Japs will be moved: three thousand will leave for Colorado Relocation Center," Los Angeles Times, September 15, 1942.; 83. "Rigid Manzanar control sought: Leland Ford warns 'Socialistic experiment' will cause more trouble," Los Angeles Times, December 11, 1942.; 84. "Remembering Pearl Harbor--differently," Los Angeles Times, April 4, 1972.; 85. "L.A. Then and Now: Racetrack had part in dark chapter of history," by Alison Bell, Los Angeles Times, November 8, 2009, p. A44.; 86. Bacon Sakatani: Valley man shares internment experience. The Weekly Star, October 14, 2010. Although Sakatani's family was sent to Pomona Fairgrounds temporarily, then to Heart Mountain Relocation Center in Wyoming, Santa Anita Race Track in Arcadia is mentioned.; 87. Application for registration of historical landmark # 934, the temporary detention camps for Japanese Americans, in the counties of Fresno, Inyo, Los Angeles, Merced, Monterey, Sacramento, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Stanislaus, Tulare, and Yuba. May 13, 1980.; 88. Plaque at Santa Anita Goes Unnoticed. A plaque dedicated to the Japanese Americans who were "processed" at Santa Anita Park was erected in May, with little fanfare. Arcadia Weekly, p. 1, 22, December 13, 2001.; 89. Executive Order 9066 was signed 75 years ago today. The other date of infamy. by Stephanie K. Baer, Pasadena Star News, February 19, 2017. Retrieved from Pasadenastarnews.com on February 21, 2017.; 90. Internees reunite: Japanese-Americans detained at Santa Anita Park before being shipped to camps share photos, memories and friendship at 75th anniversary event in Little Tokyo. Pasadena Star News, April 16, 2017.; 91. Transcription of interview with Mrs. Murayama, October 1998. She spoke of her incarceration at Santa Anita Assembly Center, living in horse stables and army-type barracks. Oral history. See PDF in K: drive.; 92. Documentary to Share Citizens' Stories, Memories. Pasadena Star News, March 6, 2023. Effort to document Japanese American encampments at the Santa Anita Race Track in Arcadia, the Fairplex in Pomona and ten other temporary California detention centers. Three detainees now in their nineties (Bacon Sakatani, Mike Hatchimonji and Ted Hamachi) share their memories with writer Sharon Yamato, photojournalist Stan Honda and historian Brian Niiya. The goal of the project, is to create a website that compares how sites look today with how they looked in 1942, as well as how the public can find the centers.

Subjects: Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese

Item ID: 193AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia Performing Arts Center (Auditorium)

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Contents: 1. Program. Arcadia Unified School District presents: Student Showcase, October 18-20, 2012 at the new Arcadia Performing Arts Center. Includes history of the building project, floor plan, and information about inaugural concert with Paul Anka. 2. Ribbon cutting ceremony and program, October 18, 20…

Contents: 1. Program. Arcadia Unified School District presents: Student Showcase, October 18-20, 2012 at the new Arcadia Performing Arts Center. Includes history of the building project, floor plan, and information about inaugural concert with Paul Anka.; 2. Ribbon cutting ceremony and program, October 18, 2012, for the Arcadia Performing Arts Center at Arcadia High School, including floor plan. (2 copies). With invitation.; 3. List of inaugural events at the new Arcadia Performing Arts Center. Email dated October 3, 2012.; 4. What happened to auditorium money? A history of fundraising efforts over the years from 1977 to current, for building a performing arts center auditorium. Advocates of it were Charles Gilb, Gloria Horstman, Joe Sargis, Gary Kovacic, George Fasching, Craig Lucas, John Murphy, Mickey Segal. Arcadia Weekly, January 26, 2012.; 5. Invitation to the inaugural concert and benefit at the Performing Arts Center, on the campus of Arcadia High School, 180 Campus Drive, October 27, 2012. Two copies.; 6. Program from The Drowsy Chaperone, the first musical by the Arcadia High School Theatre Department to be presented at the new Performing Arts Center, March 21-23, 2013. Director Steven Volpe.; 7. Program from The Man Who Came to Dinner, November 14-16, 2013.; 8. Poster of 4 musical acts performing in 2014: Air Supply, America, Susan Egan, The Temptations.; 9. Program and postcard advertisement for "Alice in Wonderland, November 20-22, 2014.; 10. Arcadia Stage Presents "Curtains." Director Steven Volpe, Musical Director Dr. Stephen Pu. March 20-22, 2014.; 11. Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation 2014-2015 Season brochure.; 12. Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation 2015-2016 Season brochure.; 13. A) Arcadia Performing Arts Center 2015 season poster Three Dog Night, Four Tops, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Dick Fox's Doo Wop Extravaganza. B) 2015-2016 season poster Abbamania and Night Fever, Herb Albert & Lani Hall, Hiroshima, Daniel Ho.; 14. Arcadia Stage presents Thoroughly Modern Millie, a musical. March 17-28, 2016. Program and postcard.; 15. Arcadia Stage Theatre Company presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory program. November 15, 2018-November 17, 2018. Produced by Steven Volpe, directed by Whitney Labarge, Musical Director Stephen Pu.; 16. Maki Hsieh is honored 22nd District's Woman of the Year, by May S. Ruiz, Arcadia Weekly, May 15, 2019.; 17. Double sided poster for concerts 1. American in the Valley: James Garner's Tribute to Johnny Cash, June 22, 2019. 2. Makoto Taiko "Momentum 20th Anniversary Concert," June 8, 2019 and June 9, 2019, featuring Shoji Kameda, Koji Nakamura, Rachel Radich, Kozue Matsumoto.; 18.Identification tag for Arcadia Lunar New Year Festival, 2019 (Chinese holiday). 2019 Team. Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation.; 19.Arcadia Stage Theatre Company: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow [program]. November 16, 17, 18, 2023. Written and directed by Whitney LaBarge, Choreographer, Jean Michelle Sayeg, Musical director, Allen Everman.; 20.Arcadia Stage Theatre Company: Legally Blonde, the Musical [program]. March 14, 15, 16, 2024. Directed by Steven Volpe, Choreographer, Jean Michelle Sayeg, Musical director, Allen Everman.

Subjects: Arcadia Performing Arts Center (Auditorium)

Item ID: 300AF

Collection: Subject Files

Camp Santa Anita (U.S. Army Ordnance Center)

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Contents: 1. "Santa Anita Ordnance troops reviewed." News clip, circa 1942-1943? 2. "Camp Santa Anita houses Polish refugees." Arcadia Bulletin, November 8, 1943. 3. "Army camp needs told." Arcadia Tribune, October 29, 1942. 4. "Arcadia camp 'showplace'." News clip, January 21, 1943. 5. "G.I. Santa Anit…

Contents: 1. "Santa Anita Ordnance troops reviewed." News clip, circa 1942-1943?; 2. "Camp Santa Anita houses Polish refugees." Arcadia Bulletin, November 8, 1943.; 3. "Army camp needs told." Arcadia Tribune, October 29, 1942.; 4. "Arcadia camp 'showplace'." News clip, January 21, 1943.; 5. "G.I. Santa Anita." Westways, December 1943, p. 12-13.; 6. Four issues of Man O' War, publication of the camp from 1943 and 1944. See also bound volume of this in Arcadia archives.; 7. "Veterans visit their old camp." Los Angeles Times, August 14, 1967, Part II-S.; 8. Notes taken from interview with William Dillon, Captain in the 14th Field Artillery Observation Battalion, once assigned to Camp Santa Anita. August 27, 1980.; 9. "Camp Santa Anita remembered: during WWII it was the Great Arms Place." Los Angeles Times, December 25, 1981, Part III, page 1 by Shav Glick.; 10. "Dear Joe." Handbook for soldiers stationed at Camp Santa Anita.; 11. "Santa Anita goes to war." Source and date unknown.; 12. "Colonia Santa Rosa." Copy of Spanish brochure regarding Polish refugees at Camp Santa Anita. Also includes correspondence regarding refugees.; 13. Letter from Bronislaw Keilbasa to the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, April 2, 1995. It requests information on Polish refugees that stayed near Arcadia during World War II. Enclosed was an article, "Wartime living - happiness in California," dated November 15, 1942.; 14. Copies of documents regarding Polish refugees at Camp Santa Anita, courtesy of Bronislaw Kielbasa. 35 pages.; 15. Letter to Mrs. Pat Corpe Krig from Jane Breiseth dated July 16, 1999, with information about Annadorf and Camp Santa Anita. (cc: Mary Beth Hayes) Three attachments: (1) Listing of soldiers who worked at Annadorf while stationed at Camp Santa Anita, people interested in Annadorf , and sources for further research. (2) copies of photos of Annadorf and Art Monaco receiving Legion of Merit at Camp Santa Anita. (3) Information on Camp Santa Anita copied from the United States Army in World War II: The Technical Service: The Ordnance Department Planning Munitions for War. 11 pages total.; 16. Letter from Mary Beth Hayes to Jane Breiseth dated September 15, 1999, thanking Ms. Breiseth for information about Annadorf.; 17. Letter from Mary Beth Hayes to Phillip C. Kellison requesting information on the images Mr. Kellison might have of Camp Santa Anita. Referred to by Researcher Jane Breiseth. September 15, 1999.; 18. All bets were off. Shav Glick , a longtime Times sportswriter, recalls when he served at the Camp Santa Anita Army training camp during World War II. Los Angeles Times, November 4, 2003, p. D1.; 19. Santa Rosa Colony: story of a Polish War-Refugee Camp, in Mexico. English translation of document #12 above.; 20a. Annadorf: a German town in the San Gabriels. Part 1 of 3. Published by Wrightwood Historical Society, December 7, 2001. Printed from Internet Website http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/WrightwoodHistorical/ on December 30, 2005.; 20b. Annadorf: a German town in the San Gabriels. Part 2 of 3. Published by Wrightwood Historical Society, January 4, 2002. Printed from Internet Website http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/WrightwoodHistorical/ on December 30, 2005.; 20c. Annadorf: a German town in the San Gabriels. Part 3 of 3. Published by Wrightwood Historical Society, February 1, 2002. Printed from Internet Website http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/WrightwoodHistorical/ on December 30, 2005.; 21. Down the home stretch at Santa Anita: the week the race track became a camp for Polish refugee children, October 1943. By Joyce Young-Kelly. Submitted to Professor Charles Roberts, Department of History, California State University, Sacramento. With cover letter from Joyce Kelly to librarian Yvonne Ng.; 22."Santa Anita Park to be Nazi Camp: German Prisoners of War Will be Kept at Former Race Track Plant." Los Angeles Times, February 19, 1944.; 23. "Santa Anita transformed: former Jap Assembly Center fast becoming army training hub." Los Angeles Times, December 14, 1942.; 24. "Lee Side o' L.A. by Lee Shippey. A journalist's description of Camp Santa Anita." Los Angeles Times, April 28, 1943.; 25. "Nation's armed might show attracts 50,000: 'Times'-Army Ordnance in action display at Exposition Park also will be open today." Los Angeles Times, September 12, 1943.; 26. "Santa Anita will house 2000 Nazis: Army confirms plan for Prison Camp. " Los Angeles Times, March 9, 1944.; 27. "Santa Anita Park ready in month." Los Angeles Times, September 20, 1944.; 28. Wartime living: happiness in California. 727 Poles discovered happiness at the barracks of Camp Santa Anita. Polish refugees, 350 children who were wards of Poland's Government in Exile, stayed for six days on their way to Mexico City. Time Magazine, November 15, 1943.; 29. Editor of U.S. Army camp paper Man O' War of Santa Anita, California Army Ordnance Training Center will be the editor of Toykyo Express, a new newspaper for the Pacific theater. Time Magazine, June 5, 1944.

Subjects: Camp Santa Anita (U.S. Army Ordnance Center)

Item ID: 42AF

Collection: Subject Files

Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park)

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Contents: 1. Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park) Specifications, Blueprints

Contents: 1. Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park) Specifications, Blueprints

Subjects: Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park)

Location: History Room

Box Number: Box 37

Shelf Number: Shelf B4

Item ID: 346AF

Collection: Subject Files

Man O’ War. Ordnance Training Center. Camp Santa Anita. Arcadia, California

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Contents: 1. Man O’ War. Ordnance Training Center. Camp Santa Anita. Arcadia, California. Vol. 1, No. 1, December 25, 1942 – Vol. 2, No. 22, May 19, 1944. Bound, Complete

Contents: 1. Man O’ War. Ordnance Training Center. Camp Santa Anita. Arcadia, California. Vol. 1, No. 1, December 25, 1942 – Vol. 2, No. 22, May 19, 1944. Bound, Complete

Subjects: Man O’ War. Ordnance Training Center. Camp Santa Anita. Arcadia, California

Location: History Room

Box Number: Box 39

Shelf Number: Shelf B5

Item ID: 348AF

Collection: Subject Files

Man O’ War. Ordnance Training Center. Camp Santa Anita. Arcadia, California

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Contents: 1. Man O’ War. Ordnance Training Center. Camp Santa Anita. Arcadia, California. Miscellaneous loose issues.

Contents: 1. Man O’ War. Ordnance Training Center. Camp Santa Anita. Arcadia, California. Miscellaneous loose issues.

Subjects: Man O’ War. Ordnance Training Center. Camp Santa Anita. Arcadia, California

Location: History Room

Box Number: Box 39A

Shelf Number: Shelf B5

Item ID: 349AF

Collection: Subject Files

Library-Annual Reports

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Contents: 1. Arcadia Public Library Annual Report, July 2001-June 2002. City Librarian, Janet Sporleder. 2. Arcadia Public Library Annual Report, July 2002-June 2003. Director of Library and Museum Services, Janet Sporleder. 3. Department of Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2003-June 2004. …

Contents: 1. Arcadia Public Library Annual Report, July 2001-June 2002. City Librarian, Janet Sporleder.; 2. Arcadia Public Library Annual Report, July 2002-June 2003. Director of Library and Museum Services, Janet Sporleder.; 3. Department of Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2003-June 2004.; 4. Department of Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2004-June 2005.; 5. Department of Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2005-June 2006.; 6. Department of Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2006-June 2007.; 7. Department of Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2007-June 2008.; 8. Department of Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2008-June 2009.; 9. City of Arcadia Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2009-June 2010.; 10. City of Arcadia Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2010-June 2011.; 11. City of Arcadia Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2011-June 2012.; 12. City of Arcadia Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2012-June 2013.; 13. Arcadia Public Library Annual Report 2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023 statistics and graphics, one sheet, double-sided.

Subjects: Library-Annual Reports

Item ID: 266AF

Collection: Subject Files

Foothill Freeway

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Contents: 1. "Foothill freeway time table." News clip, July 18, 1966. 2. "Foothill freeway route." Map published by the City of Arcadia, undated. 3. Foothill freeway will open." Arcadia News Post, June 12, 1968. 4. "Foothill freeway in East Pasadena and Arcadia." Brochure from the California State Divisi…

Contents: 1. "Foothill freeway time table." News clip, July 18, 1966.; 2. "Foothill freeway route." Map published by the City of Arcadia, undated.; 3. Foothill freeway will open." Arcadia News Post, June 12, 1968.; 4. "Foothill freeway in East Pasadena and Arcadia." Brochure from the California State Division of Highways and Contractors, undated.; 5. "210 dedication." Program of dedication ceremonies, June 30, 1971.; 6. "Shouting to be heard." Highlander Community News, August 17, 1983, page 1.

Subjects: Foothill Freeway

Item ID: 93AF

Collection: Subject Files

Schools - High Schools - Arcadia High School

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Contents: 1. High School commencement will never be like THAT again in Arcadia. Los Angeles Times July 1, 1965. 2. Where would the high school be located. news clip June 1, 1951. 3. How independent can you get? Brochure done of AUSD on independent study. 1968-69. 4. Arcadia High's Library among the …

Contents: 1. High School commencement will never be like THAT again in Arcadia. Los Angeles Times July 1, 1965.; 2. Where would the high school be located. news clip June 1, 1951.; 3. How independent can you get? Brochure done of AUSD on independent study. 1968-69.; 4. Arcadia High's Library among the best in California. News-Post February 25, 1969.; 5. 20th reunion of first graduating class. Arcadia Tribune June 25, 1975.; 6. What is independent study all about? Article by Dr. Donald W. Empey in JOURNAL OF SECONDARY EDUCATION. March 1968.; 7. Track management class is one of a kind. Arcadia Tribune March 24, 1977.; 8. Arcadia students learn operations of race track. Los Angeles Times January 25, 1976.; 9. Building AHS: questions, conflicts, decisions. Arcadia Tribune May 25, 1978.; 10. Arcadia High School - Class of '68. Mini yearbook published by class for 10th year reunion.; 11. Class of 1968 10th year reunion survey. Data on students 10 years after graduation gathered and reported by 1068 Alumni Committee.; 12. First Annual Commencement - June 16, 1955. Program with list of first graduating class.; 13. Arcadia High School Commencement - 1961. Program with listing of graduating class.; 14. Marching band madness. Article from SUNSET, October 1981, on marching band competition.; 15. Arcadia High Library to undergo upgrading. Los Angeles Times May 15, 1967.; 16. AHS Band ends thrill packed tour (at Eisenhower's inaugural parade). Arcadia Tribune January 24, 1957.; 17. Communities and high schools work to make graduation special, proms memorable - Arcadia. news clip from CALIFORNIANS FOR DRUG-FREE YOUTH, INC. September 1987.; 18. Arcadia Apache Football Program. 1992 Varsity Schedule.; 19. Invitation to dedication and open house of Arcadia High School J Building and Music Building. October 20, 1994.; 20. In school, a minority no longer. On many California campuses, Asian Americans now predominate. The change is evidence of an ethnic group moving into the mainstram. Article on changing ethnic mix at Arcadia High School. Asian population. Los Angeles Times December 26, 1995.; 21. Profile of Arcadia Unified School District. AUSD Home Page, World Wide Web. March 4, 1996.; 22. June 11, 1997 issue of Apache Pow Wow, listing 1997 graduates and articles about selected students.; 23. Arcadia High School commencement program June 12, 1998.; 24. AUSD Community News November 1997 regarding retention of "Apache" as school mascot.; 25. Arcadia High School Curriculum Guide 1999-2000.; 26. 2001-2002 profile of Arcadia High School. October 2001.; 27. Arcadia High School SAT Scores 1994-2001, 2001 Advanced Placement results, senior class National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists and commended students, GPA for 2000-2001 graduates, and college choices.; 28. Flyer for the new "Apache Pit" Arcadia Teen Center at the Arcadia High School. November, 2002.; 29. Arcadia Festival of Bands Band Review Map and schedule for 2002. (The 49th annual Festival of Bands hosted by the Arcadia High School Apache marching band held on November 16, 2002.); 30. 2002-2003 profile of Arcadia High School. October 2002.; 31. Arcadia High School SAT Scores 1997-2002, 2002 Advanced Placement results, senior class National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists and commended students, GPA for 2001-2002 graduates, and college choices.; 32. Letter by Lori Nelson, founding member of Alliance Against Racial Mascots, discussing the use of the Apache mascot at Arcadia High School. Pasadena Weekly, July 3, 2003, p. 4; 33. Letter from Christeen Taniguchi of Galvin Preservation Associates, dated May 15, 2007, requesting public comments and information regarding potential historical resources located within the Arcadia High School development project area. Enclosures include aerial map of the campus and layout of the campus with buildings marked for demolition.; 34. Arcadia High School 35th annual commencement program June 16, 1989.; 35. Program from the 55th Annual Arcadia Festival of Bands hosted by Arcadia High School, Dana, First Avenue, and Foothills Middle School, held on November 22, 2008.; 36. Arcadia High School 55th annual commencement program June 12, 2009 at Santa Anita Park.; 37. Arcadia High School "Choral Carousel" concert DVD, May 1, 2007. Director: Rolland A. Maxson, featuring Concert Choir, Treble Choir, Chanteurs, New Spirit. In the "Arcadia History Room Media Box."; 38. Arcadia High School-The Big Pow Wow XV-Choir concert DVD, March 20, 2009. Advanced Division with performances by Burbank High School, Burroughs High School, Brea Olinda High School, Hart High School, Glendora High School, Diamond Bar High School and Arcadia High School. AHS "New Spirit" choir (director Rollie Maxson, choreographer Doug La) performs songs, "I got the sun in the morning," "Will you love me tomorrow?" "Sugartime," "The Red Red Rose," "Sixties Chicks." AHS Chanteurs choir (director Rollie Maxson, choreographer Jessica Young) perform songs "Lullaby of Broadway," "When will I be loved," "We belong," "September in the rain," and "Johnny B. Goode." In the "Arcadia History Room Media Box."; 39. Arcadia High School graduation/commencement program, June 19, 1969.; 40. Orchesis, Arcadia High School presents Reverie: Visions of Sound, March 20 and 21, 1969. Dance performance program. 2 copies.; 41. Photo and caption. Members of the Apache Marching Band celebrate after their encore win at the Long Beach All Western Band Review in December. Arcadia Tribune, p. 1, December 26, 1974.; 42. 1966 Apaches prepare Arcadia reunion. Arcadia High School class of 1966 will hold their 45th class reunion at the Turf Club at Santa Anita Park. Photo from 1966 of AHS seniors posing with Model A Ford. The Weekly Star, October 16, 2011.; 43a and 43b. Arcadia High School Theatre Department programs from drama productions "Noises Off" November 3-7, 2009 and "Sordid Lives," November 16-20, 2010. Both directed by Steven Volpe.; 44. Orchesis Dance Company 2009-2010 program "Let the bass kick."; 45. No Apaches Down, Arcadia Apaches 2012. 2012 Football Season Program, with photos of Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshmen Teams.; 46. Arcadia High School Theatre Department presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! Director: Steven Volpe, Musical Director: Stephen Pu, Choreographers: Jia Huang and Liza Tedford; March 2012.; 47. "Arcadia High School dancers kick off spring show,"Weekly Star, April 21, 2013. Orchesis performs their spring dance show "My Lucky Strike" at the school's performing arts center.; 48. Jerry Herman High School Musical Theatre Awards of Los Angeles, May 19, 2013 at Pantages Theatre. Arcadia High School Theatre Department performed award-winning "The Drowsy Chaperone."; 49. Arcadia High School biology teacher Joan Stevens struggles to save the permaculture garden from being bulldozed. Stevens is working with district officials to turn the garden into an outdoor classroom. Pasadena Star News, p. A6, June 16, 2013.; 50. Open letter to Arcadia Community by school board members Cung Nguyen, Lori Phillipi, and Kay Kinsler, re: firing of Arcadia high School cross country coach James O'Brien. Pasadena Star News, p. A2, August 11, 2013.; 51. School recall targets issue open letter. Mountain Views News, August 17, 2013. Regarding the firing of Arcadia High School cross country coach Jim O'Brien, school board members Cung Nguyen, Lori Phillipi, and Kay Kinsler publish an open letter.; 52. A review of fired cross country coach James O'Brien's personnel file shows he was popular among parents and athletes, but clashed with administrators and another coach during his 17 year coaching career. From Pasadenastarnews.com, August 31, 2013. Retrieved October 19, 2013.; 53. Dr. Richard Cordano honored. A room in new Arcadia Performing Arts Center was dedicated to him. Mountain Views News, July 13, 2013.; 54. Arcadia High School has a new $4 million gym, paid for by Meaasure I. The original gym (1956) was completely renovated, with increased capacity to about 1,150 seats. Many of the gym's features are state of the art (motorized, telescopic bleachers, energy efficient lighting, air conditioning, new floor). Arcadia Weekly, p. 16, December 5, 2013.; 55. Arcadia High School receives prestigious gold medal ranking by U.S. news and World Report. Mountain Views News, April 26, 2014.; 56. Arcadia Festival of Bands, 50th anniversary program, 2003. Includes band review order of performance and some historical photos.; 57. Arcadia High School graduation 60th annual commencement program, June 11, 2014.; 58. Arcadia Festival of Bands, program from 2004 theme Salute to Our Hometown Heroes (Veterans, military, photos and biographies); program from 2005 theme Tradition of Excellence; program from 2006 theme Tradition of Excellence. Includes band review order of performance and photos.; 59. Several articles. Arcadia Apaches name use is challenged, Arcadia Weekly, September 11, 1997. More than a mascot. When a Native American group urged Arcadia High to stop using the Apache as a symbol, officials made it an educational issue to be studied--and decided by--the Student Council, Los Angeles Times, October 28, 1997. Apaches are here to stay, Arcadia Weekly, October 30, 1997. Indians will keep up pressure, high school will remain Apaches, two sides of the controversy, Arcadia Weekly, February 3, 2000. Apache band captures praise in Arizona while wearing new Apache-approved headdresses, Arcadia Weekly, September 7, 2000. Arcadia board reaffirms use of Apache name, Arcadia Weekly, March 30, 2000. Board wants to keep Apache name, opposes AB 2115, Arcadia Weekly, May 16, 2002. Arcadia City Council opposes tribal mascot bill, Arcadia Weekly, June 6, 2002. Decades-long debate over Arcadia High School's use of Apache imagery resurfaces, Arcadia Weekly, June 25, 2020. Former Mayor, students reflect on continuing controversy over Apache imagery use at Arcadia High School, Arcadia Weekly, July 2, 2020. District to reconsider Apaches as mascot amid online petition drive, Pasadena Star News, July 14, 2020.; 60. Rep. Judy Chu makes special speaking appearance at Arcadia High School, Arcadia Weekly, March 2, 2023. Representative Judy Chu (D-28), the first Chinese American woman ever elected to Congress, visited Arcadia High on February 3, 2023 to speak about gun control, abortion, and more.; 61. Arcadia High School Marching Band yearbook, 2008-2009.; 62. 70th annual Arcadia Festival of Bands set for Saturday. The parade's grand marshal is retired Arcadia Fire Department Capt. Neil Conrad. Arcadia Weekly, November 16, 2023.

Subjects: Schools - High Schools - Arcadia High School

Physical Description: 2 folders

Item ID: 218AF

Collection: Subject Files

Schools - High Schools - Monrovia High School

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Contents: 1. Thirty-second annual commencement - Monrovia High School, 1926. Copy of complete program, copied from original loaned by Adrian Winkler in January 1981. note: before M.A.D. was built, Arcadia students went to Monrovia H.S. 2. Monrovia High School history, from book The Schools in Our Town by…

Contents: 1. Thirty-second annual commencement - Monrovia High School, 1926. Copy of complete program, copied from original loaned by Adrian Winkler in January 1981. note: before M.A.D. was built, Arcadia students went to Monrovia H.S.; 2. Monrovia High School history, from book The Schools in Our Town by Monrovia Students Past and Present, edited by E. Louise Osbrink, including cover image and some history of M.A.D. High School (Monrovia Arcadia Duarte H.S.), 2004.

Subjects: Schools - High Schools - Monrovia High School

Item ID: 221AF

Collection: Subject Files

Schools - High Schools - Arcadia High School - Reunion Books

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Contents: 1. Class of 1970. 2. Class of 1971. 3. Class of 1980. 4. Class of 1968, 40 year reunion biography book, 2008 on DVD. See black box of discs labeled Arcadia History Room Media Box. 5. Class of 1969 Arcadia High School 10 year reunion book dated August 11, 1979. 6. Class of 1969 Arcadia High Schoo…

Contents: 1. Class of 1970.; 2. Class of 1971.; 3. Class of 1980.; 4. Class of 1968, 40 year reunion biography book, 2008 on DVD. See black box of discs labeled Arcadia History Room Media Box.; 5. Class of 1969 Arcadia High School 10 year reunion book dated August 11, 1979.; 6. Class of 1969 Arcadia High School 20 year reunion book.; 7. Class of 1957, Tenth anniversary reunion; 8. Class of 1957, Twentieth anniversary reunion; 9A. Class of 1957, fifty year reunion book. 9B. Class of 1957, fifty year reunion biographical sketches.

Subjects: Schools - High Schools - Arcadia High School - Reunion Books

Item ID: 219AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow school newspaper

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Contents: Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow school newspaper vol. 21 (1972-1973), vol. 27 (1978-1979), vol. 28 (1979-1980), vol. 36 (1987-1988).

Contents: Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow school newspaper vol. 21 (1972-1973), vol. 27 (1978-1979), vol. 28 (1979-1980), vol. 36 (1987-1988).

Subjects: Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow school newspaper

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 127

Shelf Number: Shelf H12

Item ID: 440AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow school newspaper

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Contents: Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow school newspaper vol. 21 (1972-1973) (6 copies)

Contents: Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow school newspaper vol. 21 (1972-1973) (6 copies)

Subjects: Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow school newspaper

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 128

Shelf Number: Shelf H12

Item ID: 441AF

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Schools - High Schools - Santa Anita Park Backside Continuation High School

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Contents: 1. Continuation High has backside, too. (Santa Anita Park Backside Continuation High School)

Contents: 1. Continuation High has backside, too. (Santa Anita Park Backside Continuation High School)

Subjects: Schools - High Schools - Santa Anita Park Backside Continuation High School

Item ID: 222AF

Collection: Subject Files

Balloon School

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Contents: 1. "Making charts of air currents." Arcadia Journal, June 21, 1919. 2. "Mercury Flights Through Cloudland (1917)." Advertising brochure for sightseeing flights. One of the attractions was the Balloon School. Copied from the original owned by Sid Platford. 3. "Veteran recalls balloon field." Ar…

Contents: 1. "Making charts of air currents." Arcadia Journal, June 21, 1919.; 2. "Mercury Flights Through Cloudland (1917)." Advertising brochure for sightseeing flights. One of the attractions was the Balloon School. Copied from the original owned by Sid Platford.; 3. "Veteran recalls balloon field." Arcadia Tribune, July 1, 1976, page 1.; 4. "Observation balloons ruled air." Arcadia Tribune, August 16, 1973.; 5. " 'Eyes of Army' look back." Los Angeles Times, September 30, 1966, Part II, page 1.; 6. "Veteran balloon pilots." Arcadia News-Post, September 29, 1966.; 7. Goddard correspondence, March 22, 1965; 8. "Gasbaggers reunion." Arcadia Tribune, October 2, 1966.; 9. "Eyes trained at Arcadia." Branding Iron, December 1962, reprint.; 10. "Eyes trained at Arcadia," by J.H. Richardson, in manuscript form.; 11. "Ross field wrecking rushed." Copies from Alton Green scrapbook.; 12. Balloon School personal account. 5 typed sheet.; 13. "C-2 is expected." Arcadia Journal, September 23, 1922.; 14. "History of Fort Omaha Balloon School. Copies from Omaha newspaper.; 15. "Show Ross Field return secured by Hoeppel." Arcadia Tribune, June 2, 1963.; 16. "Balloon corps veterans plan." Arcadia Tribune, September 18, 1966.; 17. "Earlier days in Los Angeles, about Woodrow Wilson, carrier pigeon." News clip, April 7, 1974.; 18. Corps member Cathcart's letter. June 30, 1964.; 19. "Earlier days in Los Angeles, about first all night observation trip." June 1969.; 20. Photos showing buildings, hospital, and balloons in the air. Arcadian Observer, December 21, 1918, page 19, 31, 60.; 21. "Panorama of our new school." Arcadian Observer, August 3, 1918.; 22. "The U.S. Army Balloon School." Arcadian Observer, September 1918, supplement.; 23. "Swimming pool and clubhouse." Arcadian Observer, September 1918, supplement.; 24. Correspondence from Akron-Summit County Public Library. Letter in reply to Balloon School information request, June 5, 1978.; 25. Correspondence from the Department of the Army. Letter in reply to Balloon School information request, June 13, 1978.; 26. Correspondence between Donald G. Cathcart and the City of Arcadia, 1964.; 27. Completion Report Number 1 covering construction of Army Balloon School, October 1, 1918. 40 pages. Purchased from National Archives in 1978.; 28. "Arcadia man recalls ballooning days." (Rudolph C. Shosted) Monrovia Journal, April 11, 1974. (Also in Arcadia Tribune, April 11, 1974, p. A2); 29. "Colonel W.N. Hensley, Jr., commanding." Arcadian Observer, September 1918, page 3.; 30. "Airships tracked enemy from Arcadia balloon base." Arcadia Tribune, January 26, 1978.; 31. Copies of photos with designation of various sections of base.; 32. "Major Max Fleischman." Arcadian Observer, October 5, 1918.; 33. "The Arcadia Balloon School, 1918." Western States Jewish Historical Quarterly, October 1980. Photo with lengthy caption.; 34. "Ross Field does fadeout." Los Angeles Times, November 15, 1933, Part I , page 6.; 35. "Close blind pig at once!" Hensley blind pigs is slang for speak easy or illegal operation, and referred to a need to clean them up if Balloon School is to be here. Arcadia Journal, June 8, 1918.; 36. "Arcadia will be aircraft center." Arcadia Journal, September 28, 1918.; 37. Correspondence regarding archival holdings on Balloon School in National Archives, June 16, 1978.; 38. The first all night observation trip.; 39. "Au revoir Col. Hensley." Arcadian Observer, September 1918, page 6.; 40. Recollection of Mr. John Milton Huston, stationed here at 21.; 41. "The post band." Arcadia Observer, November 9, 1918, page 6.; 42. "Balloons re-enter the wars." News clip, October 7, 1951, possibly from an Omaha publication.; 43. "Airborne 'elephants' once inhabited Arcadia's skies." Fedco Reporter, May 1988, by J.D. Carroll.; 44. "Observer." Arcadian Observer, September 1918, page 19.; 45. "New commander in charge of Arcadia." Arcadian Observer, January 4, 1919, page 8.; 46. "First American Balloon Officer to die in action." (Lt. Cleo J. Ross) Arcadian Observer, November 2, 1918, page 27.; 47. "Two balloon men killed by bomb." Arcadia Journal, September 28, 1918.; 48. "Balloon School awaits on order." Arcadia Journal, March 30, 1918.; 49. Sample of letterhead stationery from Balloon School.; 50. "L.A. Scene - The City then and now." Balloon School/Arcadia County Park. Los Angeles Times, December 20, 1993, page B3.; 51. "Officers to have a camp at Arcadia." Temple Times, June 26, 1924.; 52. "Pioneer 'Birdman' recalls balloon exploits in Pasadena area." Arcadia man won fame in flying dirigible. Pasadena Star News, March 16, 1952.; 53. "Ross Field use known June 1." News clip, May 8, 1929.; 54. " Ross Field bill voted by houses." News clip, March 4, 1933.; 55. "Ross Field Parks Project near vote by County leaders." Pasadena Star News, May 14, 1933.; 56. "Ross Field purchase is urged on Council." News clip, May 18, 1933.; 57. "Ross Field planned to become new park as County gets deed." News clip, August 1, 1935.; 58. "Ross Field betterment approved." News clip, August 2, 1935.; 59. "Ross Field to harbor zeppelin and Ross Field hangar leased as zeppelin assembling center." News clip, no date.; 60. "Air planes gather at Ross Field for zeppelin activities." News clip, May 22, 1929. "Pilots will be trained at Ross." News clip, May 22, 1929. "Light tests on way at Ross site." News clip, May 18, 1929.; 61. "U.S. returns Ross Field as sports center." News clip, June 11, 1935.; 62. "Army School Ross Field Project." News clip, June 24, 1930.; 63. "Park agreed at balloon field site." News clip, July 3, 1935.; 64. "$55,655 price decision near on Ross Field." News clip, May 17, 1933. "Senate passes Arcadia Bill." Los Angeles Times, 1933.; 65. "Set date for zeppelin to take air." News clip, May 28, 1929.; 66. "Dirigible's keel laid at Ross." News clip, May 20, 1929.; 67. "Group backs Ross Field measure." News clip, January 24, 1933.; 68. "Senate passes balloon camp land transfer." News clip, February 10, 1933.; 69. 1996 Heritage Calendar by Chino Valley Bank. Includes photos of U.S. Army Balloon Corp station.; 70. "Today and yesterday of the Arcadia Balloon School Field." Pasadena Star News, July 4, 1931.; 71. Copies of photos of Ray Walters, stationed at the Balloon School. Photo and article regarding the first annual picnic, June 1938.; 72. Copy of photo #186.; 73. "Army's biggest balloon school coming here." Los Angeles Times, March 13, 1916, Part II, page 1.; 74. First draft chapter on Ross Field, by Arcadia resident John Irwin.; 75. "Balloon Work Conditions Better, Y.M.C.A. Outpost is Established at Stocker Field, Officers Will Play Ball Tonight at Balloon Camp." Pasadena Star News, July 18, 1918.; 76. World War I Heroes Remembered : Cleo J. Ross. Written by Ken Hudnut. (Internet article); 77. California Aviation History : The Army Balloon School, Ross Field, Arcadia, California, by Richard DesChenes. From the California State Military Department, California Military Museum. http:www.militarymuseum.org/BalloonSch.html; 78. "Pasadena Public Library does bit for soldiers." Collection of books is provided for the military camp of the Seventh California regiment of guardsmen at Arcadia. Pasadena Star News, May 19, 1917, p. 13.; 79. Overseas Army nurse, Grace Thompson, has been assigned to the post hospital at the United States Army Balloon School at Arcadia. Pasadena Star News, May 21, 1919, p. 11; 80. "Heads For Camp in City." Thirty officers arrive from Fort Dodge, Iowa to take balloon duty in Arcadia. Many live in Arcadia. Lieutenant Colonel W.N. Hensley will host a dinner for his staff at Hotel Huntington. Pasadena Star News, Monday April 1, 1918.; 81. "Tents Erected at Balloon Campsite." Seven tents for thirty men from the United States Army signal corps have been erected on the site of the new balloon station on the Baldwin Ranch in Arcadia. Pasadena Star News, April 4, 1918.; 82. "May Give Up Camp Plans." Rumors from Washington say balloon station is not needed, decision will come soon, war department to meet with Los Angeles representatives. Pasadena Star News, April 9, 1918.; 83. "Sale of Ross Field is Vetoed." War Department's wire stops sale of Ross Field to any private individual or municipality, government will reserve tract for other training. Pasadena Star News, April 13, 1927.; 84. "Fire Plan Revision is Foresters' Job." Forest guards, patrolmen and registrars to complete training at Ross Field in Arcadia before fire season begins. Pasadena Star News clipping April 24, 1929.; 85. "Forest fire work to be given trial. Rangers to carry out training program." The annual forest rangers' training school will be in session for two days at Ross Field, Arcadia. Pasadena Star News clipping, April 30, 1929.; 86. Gallery Guide to Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum Exhibit, November 2005-January 2006. Exhibit called "War Department, Department of Military Aeronautics, Army Balloon School." Contains history of Balloon School.; 87. Named "Ross Field" for Lieutenant Cleo J. Ross, killed in France. The Atlanta Constitution, May 23, 1919.