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Arcadia Public Library Building Proposal 1991

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Start Date
1991
Contents
Blueprints for proposed new library building. Charles Walton, Assoc., June 24, 1991.
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Start Date
1991
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Blueprints for proposed new library building. Charles Walton, Assoc., June 24, 1991.
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Arcadia Public Library Building Proposal 1991
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 009
Shelf Number
Shelf H14
Item ID
443AF
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City Employees

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1. "Rules and regulations." Booklet on personnel regulations, 1940. 2. City of Arcadia personnel rules, 1956. 3. City of Arcadia personnel rules and regulations, 1961. 4. "Meet the City of Arcadia." Booklet on personnel regulations, 1962. 5. "Meet the City of Arcadia." Booklet on personnel reg…
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1. "Rules and regulations." Booklet on personnel regulations, 1940.
2. City of Arcadia personnel rules, 1956.
3. City of Arcadia personnel rules and regulations, 1961.
4. "Meet the City of Arcadia." Booklet on personnel regulations, 1962.
5. "Meet the City of Arcadia." Booklet on personnel regulations, 1972.
6. "Meet the City of Arcadia." Booklet on personnel regulations, 1975.
7. "Arcadia city workers." Los Angeles Times, August 1, 1971.
8. Employee roster - September 1, 1961.
9. Employee roster - December 3, 1962.
10. Employee roster - November 1965.
11. Employee roster - November 1967.
12. Employee roster - November 1968.
13. Employee roster - December 1969.
14. Employee roster - December 1970.
15. Employee roster - December 1971.
16. Employee roster - November 1972.
17. Employee roster - 1975. (Two copies.)
18. Employee roster - 1976.
19. "Annual Award Dinner." Program from dinner, April 1965.
20. "Council discharges." News clip, June 8, 1934.
21. "Taxpayers league presents." Arcadia Tribune, March 8, 1932.
22. "City employees get $20 pay." News clip, Fall 1950.
23. Employee roster - 1977. (Two copies.)
24. "City Manager, Lyman Cozad, resigns." Newsletter, Fall 1977.
25. "The Arcadia City Council cordially invites." Page from formal invitation.
26. "Lyle Alberg is new City Manager." Arcadia Tribune, November 24, 1977.
27. "City Council appoints Lyle Alberg." Newsletter, Fall 1977.
28. "City officials." City publication, 1968.
29. "Strike hour passes; negotiations continue." News clip, circa 1971.
30. " 'Job action' ruled out by firemen." News clip, circa 1971. (Missing April 1993 )
31. "Discontent over wages may raise temperatures." News clip, undated.
32. "City 'Grants' 3.8% raise - that's it." News clip, undated.
33. "Strike possible Tuesday." News clip, circa 1971.
34. "City public safety forces will remain on jobs." News clip circa 1971.
35. "Arcadia adopts record $6.5 million budget." Arcadia News Post, June 30, 1971.
36. Awards Dinner program, 1978. Six pages.
37. City of Arcadia Employee Handbook, August 1, 1991.
38. Employee roster - 1978.
39. Employee roster - 1979.
40. "Spring Round-Up Dinner Dance honoring City Employees for years of service." Event program, April 2, 1960.
41. "Arcadia City Council Annual Awards Dinner, 1981." Event program.
42. Employee roster - 1980.
43. City Employees Telephone Directory - 1978.
44. City Employees Telephone Directory - 1980.
45. City Employees Telephone Directory - 1985.
46. City Employees Telephone Directory - 1988.
47. Arcadia City Employee Awards Dinner - September 22, 1990.
48. Arcadia City Employee Awards Dinner - October 5, 1991.
49. Arcadia City Employee Awards Dinner - September 26, 1992.
50. "Four councilmen send letter in response to nine mayors (regarding City Manager, George Watts)." Sierra Madre News, July 23, 1992.
51. Notice of Secret Ballot Election from State of California, Department of Industrial Relations, Mediation - Conciliation Service - Teamsters Local 911, January 12, 1995. All employees employed in Confidential/Supervisory/Professional.
52. Memo from Human Resources to General, Confidential, Supervisory, and Professional Employees; subject: Teamsters Local 911, February 2, 1995.
53. "Rick Gomez appointed as Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director." Arcadia AT A Glance, Spring 1995.
54. Memo from William D. Woolard, Acting City Manager to City Council recommending appointment of Jim Dale, Finance Director, as City Manager Pro Tem, dated June 11, 1992.
55. Mayor's Proclamation regarding Employee Appreciation Day, April 15, 1997.
56. Memo from City Manager Bill Kelly to all City Employees detailing reorganization of City Departments. January 25, 1995.
57. "Community Services Director Retires." After 37 years of public service, Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department Director Jerry Collins retires. Arcadia Weekly, January 9-15, 2003, page 16.
58. Arcadian Dave Lewis returns home to lead the Recreation and Community Services Department. City of Arcadia Press Release. February 5, 2003.
59. "Hail to the chief: Arcadia's top firefighter retiring after 34 years." Star Weekly, March 22, 2007, p. 3. Fire Chief David Lugo retires. Biography and photograph.
60. Press release--death of Andy Trocale, former Arcadia Fire Captain, date of death January 23, 2012.
61. Program from funeral memorial service of Andy Trocale, 1959-2012.
62. Press release February 16, 2012. Arcadia names new city manager Dominic Lazzaretto.
63. 2012 City of Arcadia employee holiday party program with list of service award recipients, December 6, 2012.
64. 2013 City of Arcadia employee holiday program with list of service award recipients, December 5, 2013.
65. City of Arcadia develops new model for employee labor negotiations. Mayor Mickey Segal wanted the labor negotiations process to be more efficient, more open, and result in an extended term that would give the City "hard" numbers to use in forecasting the City budget for the next several years. The labor agreements are in place for the next four years. Arcadia Weekly, January 30, 2014.
66. City of Arcadia telephone directory of city departments, department heads, and select employees. January 4, 2013.
67. 2014 City of Arcadia employee holiday program with list of service award recipients, December 11, 2014. Includes library staff Kathy Meacham, Hripsime Pilavjian, and Darlene Bradley.
68.( A). Longtime Arcadia City Clerk Gene Glasco retires. April 16, 2024 marked Glasco's last official day holding the position of Arcadia City Clerk after 12 years of service. Mountain Views News, p. 6, April 20, 2024. (B). Arcadia City Clerk Glasco retires after 12 years. Pasadena Star News, p. 3, 7, April 20, 2024.
Subjects
City Employees
Physical Description
2 folders
Item ID
60AF
Collection
Subject Files
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City Employees (Duckworth, Donald)

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1. "The Entrepreneurial Gamble." Governing, May 1994. 2. Memo from City Attorney to Mayor and City Council regarding appointment of Donald R. Duckworth as City Manager, August 27, 1992. 3. Minutes of the City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency approving the appoi…
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1. "The Entrepreneurial Gamble." Governing, May 1994.
2. Memo from City Attorney to Mayor and City Council regarding appointment of Donald R. Duckworth as City Manager, August 27, 1992.
3. Minutes of the City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency approving the appointment of Donald Duckworth as City Manager, September 1, 1992.
Subjects
City Employees (Duckworth, Donald)
Item ID
61AF
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Subject Files
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City Employees-Employee Newsletter (Current Year)

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Contents
Previous years filed in Arcadia History Box #79 No Table of Contents -- Peacock's Tale (insert with payroll checks)
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Previous years filed in Arcadia History Box #79
No Table of Contents -- Peacock's Tale (insert with payroll checks)
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City Employees-Employee Newsletter (Current Year)
Item ID
62AF
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Subject Files
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City Employees (Watts, George)

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1. "Watts quits after he is asked to step down." News clip, undated. 2. Open letter to all residents of Arcadia from nine former mayors of the City of Arcadia regarding George Watts termination, May 22, 1992. 3. "City manager search could take months." Arcadia Tribune, May 24, 1992. 4. "Mayors'…
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1. "Watts quits after he is asked to step down." News clip, undated.
2. Open letter to all residents of Arcadia from nine former mayors of the City of Arcadia regarding George Watts termination, May 22, 1992.
3. "City manager search could take months." Arcadia Tribune, May 24, 1992.
4. "Mayors' letter sheds light on removal of the city manager." Sierra Madre News, June 11, 1992.
5. City of Arcadia invitation to "Goodbye George Party", June 14, 1992.
6. "Its name belies goings-on." Pasadena Star News, June 14, 1992, column by editor Charles Cherniss.
7. "Mailbag" letters to the editor regarding termination of George Watts. Arcadia Tribune, June 14, 1992.
8. "Former mayors denounce watts' ouster." Arcadia Tribune, June 14, 1992.
9. Letter from Dick Young to citizens who responded to the open letter from the nine former mayors, June 15, 1992.
10. "Four councilmen defend action." Sierra Madre News, June 18, 1992.
11. "Dispute over ex-City Manager grows." Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley section, June 21, 1992.
12. "Council joins Watts resignation debate." Arcadia Tribune, June 21, 1992.
13. "mailbag" letters to the editor entitled, "Voter Outrage" from Scott Downie. Arcadia Tribune, June 21, 1992.
14. Letters to the editor. Arcadia Tribune, June 21, 1992.
15. Letters to the editor. Pasadena Star News, June 29, 1992.
16. Open letter to the Citizens of Arcadia from Mayor George Fasching and Councilmen Joseph Ciraulo, Dennis Lojeski, and Robert Margett, July 10, 1992.
17. Same as #16 with envelope addressed to Alis and Roger Horning.
18. Letters to the Pasadena Star News, August 4, 1992.
19. Arcadia Political Newsletter, February 26, 1993.
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City Employees (Watts, George)
Item ID
63AF
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Deaths

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1. Paul Gustave Johenk, July 2, 1993. 2. Catherine Mortenson, August 5, 1993. 3. "Longtime Arcadia resident Somerville dies (Lawrence W. Somerville)." Arcadia Weekly, March 20, 1997, page 24. 4. Copy of obituaries from Arcadia Tribune, March 19, 1978 of Myrtle Favour, Rollin Cass and Anne Garver…
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1. Paul Gustave Johenk, July 2, 1993.
2. Catherine Mortenson, August 5, 1993.
3. "Longtime Arcadia resident Somerville dies (Lawrence W. Somerville)." Arcadia Weekly, March 20, 1997, page 24.
4. Copy of obituaries from Arcadia Tribune, March 19, 1978 of Myrtle Favour, Rollin Cass and Anne Garverich.
5. "Patrick Ronan, Azusa plant manager, dies." Los Angeles Times, May 19, 1951.
6."Early Arcadia resident dies." Los Angeles Times, March 31, 1951. Death notice of John Joseph Orr.
7. Obituaries for Thomas Connor and Nicholas J. Cavalier. Los Angeles Times, September 7, 1957.
8. "Former Arcadia councilman dies." Los Angeles Times, January 5, 1968. Death notice of Jesse Balser
9. "Retired Arcadia police chief dies." Los Angeles Times, August 8, 1985. Death notice of Charles Mitchell.
10. "Arcadia resident found dead in bed." Los Angeles Times, December 30, 1926. Death notice of John Kennan Toup.
11. Death notice of John E. Gilchrist. Los Angeles Times, May 27, 1981.
12. Obituary of Blanche Ann Strawn. Arcadia Tribune, December 3, 1972; p. 16.
13. Blas Cuellar. City Pioneer Passes Away. Arcadia Tribune, January 16, 1941, p. 1.
14a. Former Arcadia Mayor and City Council Member Charles Edwin Gilb, November 13, 1924-May 18, 2008. Program from memorial service. 14b. Biography, death announcement, thoughts of remembrance from website: www.arcadiasbest.com retrieved May 23, 2008. 14c. Charles E. Gilb, Southern California's Potato King, was 83, Published May 21, 2008, retrieved June 24, 2019 from www.producenews.com. 14d. Charles Gilb obituary. Published in Pasadena Star News May 21, 2008. Retrieved from www.legacy.com on June 24, 2019.
15. Obituary of Justine Wishek. Copy from microfilm, Arcadia Tribune, December 13, 1984.
16. Obituary of Annie Solner. Copy from microfilm, Arcadia Tribune, September 2, 1965.
17. Obituary of Annie Solner. Copy from microfilm, Arcadia Tribune, September 5, 1965.
18. Obituary of Jack S. Hughes; George J. Kist; Russel S. Lingard; Martin W. Piercy. Copy from microfilm, Arcadia Tribune, June 10, 1970
19. Obit: Brumley, Marvin Edgar. Ventury County Star, December 14, 1997.
20. Obit: Bruce, Kenneth Lee. Pasadena Star News, December 16, 2001.
21. Obit: Maline, David. Pasadena Star News, March 30, 2002.
22. Obit: Lindros, Edwin Francis. Pasadena Star News, September 3, 2002.
23. Obit: Donoghue, Richard. Pasadena Star News, October 2, 2002.
24. Obit: Kaplan, William "Bill." Pasadena Star News, November 9, 2002.
25. Obit: Longden, Johnny. Pasadena Star News, February 14, 2003.
26. Obit: Castillo, Jennifer. Pasadena Star News, February 19, 2003.
27. Obit: Schubert, Clayton. Pasadena Star News, April 1, 2003.
28. Obit: Stroud, Wilfred C. "Bill." Pasadena Star News, April 14, 2003.
29. Obit: Shoemaker, Bill. Pasadena Star News, October 12, 2003.
30. Obit: Pankow, Charles. Pasadena Star News, January 15, 2004.
31. Obit: Ryan, Edward Vernon, Jr. Pasadena Star News, May 12, 2004.
32. Obit: McCarville, Phyllis. Pasadena Star News, November 12, 2004.
33. Obit: Morgan, Octavius Weller, III. Pasadena Star News, November 13, 2004.
34. Obit: Davis, Charles. Pasadena Star News, January 4, 2005.
35. Obit: Welsh, Louis "Lou." Pasadena Star News, February 22, 2005.
36. Obit: Talley, Bob. Pasadena Star News, March 17, 2005.
37. Obit: Asher, Nathan. Pasadena Star News, August 11, 2005.
38. Obit: Hendershot, Edward A. Pasadena Star News, September 1, 2005.
39. Obit: McSweeny, Robert Michael. Pasadena Star News, September 1, 2005.
40. Obit: Hill, Betty J. Pasadena Star News, September 6, 2005.
41. Obit: Crooker, Lance Martin. Pasadena Star News, September 9, 2005.
42. Obit: Hannah, Nancy R. Pasadena Star News, September 10, 2005.
43. Obit: Widder, Barbara. Pasadena Star News, September 13, 2005.
44. Obit: Suppes, Jacob Henry. Pasadena Star News, September 14, 2005.
45. Obit: Thomas, Thomas Wayne. Pasadena Star News, September 14, 2005.
46. Obit: Powers, Arthur L. Pasadena Star News, September 16, 2005.
47. Obit: DeCaro, Trinidad Maria. Pasadena Star News, September 20, 2005.
48. Obit: Lambert, Nona Mae. Pasadena Star News, September 21, 2005.
49. Obit: Von Heydenreich, Dorothy A. Pasadena Star News, September 21, 2005.
50. Obit: Bell, Doris Dunsmoor. Pasadena Star News, September 22, 2005.
51. Obit: Saddoris, Elaine J. Pasadena Star News, September 25, 2005.
52. Obit: Mager, Barbara J. Pasadena Star News, September 27, 2005.
53. Obit: Sproull, Suzanne "Susi." Pasadena Star News, September 27, 2005.
54. Obit: Flaaten, Judy. Pasadena Star News, September 29, 2005.
54a. Obit: Pappas, Mena Martha. Pasadena Star News, September 29, 2005.
55. Obit: Prophet, Judith Richard. Pasadena Star News, October 4, 2005.
56. Obit: Riemers, John. Pasadena Star News, October 4, 2005.
57. Obit: Menefee, Mary Jane H. Pasadena Star News, October 5, 2005.
58. Obit: Vieker, Martha Marie. Pasadena Star News, October 7, 2005.
59. Obit: Butler, John Joseph. Pasadena Star News, October 19, 2005.
60. Obit: Condurachi, Jean. Pasadena Star News, October 20, 2005.
61. Obit: LaPuma, Elvera. Pasadena Star News, October 22, 2005.
62. Obit: Haser, Anna. Pasadena Star News, October 26, 2005.
63. Obit: Britton, Marguerite W. Peggy. Pasadena Star News, October 28, 2005.
64. Obit: Haas, Roger. Pasadena Star News, October 28, 2005.
64a. Obit: Akins, Marie. Pasadena Star News, October 29, 2005.
64b. Obit: Benedetti,Armand. Pasadena Star News, October 29, 2005.
65. Obit: Briel, Karl. Pasadena Star News, October 29, 2005.
66. Obit: Sheehan, James. Pasadena Star News, October 29, 2005.
66a. Obit: Williams, Frances K. Pasadena Star News, October 29, 2005.
67. Obit: Wurtz, Jack. Pasadena Star News, October 29, 2005.
68. Obit: Fisher, Neal Rupert. Pasadena Star News, October 30, 2005.
69. Obit: Martin, Alyce Linnea. Pasadena Star News, November 1, 2005.
70. Obit: Ogilvie, Barbara Mackey. Pasadena Star News, November 1, 2005.
71. Obit: Sheehan, James Edward. Pasadena Star News, November 1, 2005.
72. Obit: Merkley, Nordine Stoney. Pasadena Star News, November 4, 2005.
73. Obit: Eaton, James C. Pasadena Star News, November 5, 2005.
73a. Obit: Meier, Kenneth. Pasadena Star News, November 5, 2005.
73b. Obit: Sheehan, William. Pasadena Star News, November 5, 2005.
74. Obit: Dorsett, Walker C. "Bill" Jr. Pasadena Star News, November 6, 2005.
75. Obit: Guiwits, Stella L. Pasadena Star News, November 10, 2005.
75a. Obit: Crosby, David L. Pasadena Star News, November 10, 2005.
76. Obit: Alt, Ronald Douglas. Pasadena Star News, November 11, 2005.
77. Obit: Furiga, Julius L. Pasadena Star News, November 11, 2005.
78. Obit: Black, Douglas. Pasadena Star News, November 12, 2005.
78a. Obit: Cross, David Clyde. Pasadena Star News, November 12, 2005.
79. Obit: Kaser, Eldon W. Don. Pasadena Star News, November 16, 2005.
80. Obit: Kennedy, Lawrence E. Pasadena Star News, November 16, 2005.
81. Obit: Rexius, Ted L. Pasadena Star News, November 16, 2005.
82. Obit: Duschane, Van Walter. Pasadena Star News, November 19, 2005.
83. Obit: Siefke, Loretta. Pasadena Star News, November 20, 2005.
84. Obit: Walsh, Robert. Pasadena Star News, November 23, 2005.
85. Obit: Jahnke, Fred Richard. Pasadena Star News, November 27, 2005.
86. Obit: Riebs, Katharine B. (Katchie). Pasadena Star News, December 6, 2005.
87. Obit: May, Lilly. Pasadena Star News, December 6, 2005.
88. Obit: Chew, Richard Frederick. Pasadena Star News, December 8, 2005.
89. Obit: Hull, Nancy Perrine. Pasadena Star News, December 9, 2005.
90. Obit: Dykstra, John Nelson. Pasadena Star News, December 15, 2005.
91. Obit: Bertozzi, Margaret E. (Marge). Pasadena Star News, December 21, 2005.
92. Obit: Colosia, Roy. Pasadena Star News, December 25, 2005.
93. Obit: Miller, Richard F. Pasadena Star News, December 28, 2005.
94. Obit: Burt, Ruth. Pasadena Star News, December 29, 2005.
95. Obit: Burns, Eleanor. Pasadena Star News, December 30, 2005.
96. Obit: Spielman, Lois. Pasadena Star News, December 31, 2005.
97. Obit: Jones, Donald Gordon. Pasadena Star News, January 2, 2006.
98. Obit: Cardone, Joseph H. Pasadena Star News, January 5, 2006.
99. Obit: Ruggless, Darwin. Pasadena Star News, January 5, 2006.
100. Obit: Francis, Spencer. Pasadena Star News, January 6, 2006.
101. Obit: Ludwig, Kathryn Louise (Welter). Pasadena Star News, January 7, 2006.
102. Obit: Grancich, Helen Papac. Pasadena Star News, January 8, 2006.
103. Obit: Stewart, Harold Fiske. Pasadena Star News, January 8, 2006.
104. Obit: Agajanian, Irene. Pasadena Star News, January 11, 2006.
105. Obit: Criscione, Beatrice "Bea." Pasadena Star News, January 11, 2006.
106. Obit: Persons, Joseph L. Pasadena Star News, January 11, 2006.
107. Obit: Apuzzo, Mary J. Pasadena Star News, January 18, 2006.
108. Obit: Macy, Lindley Baldwin. Pasadena Star News, January 18, 2006.
109. Obit: Baker, Ronald E. Pasadena Star News, January 19, 2006.
110. Obit: Hanna, Elsie Patricia. Pasadena Star News, January 19, 2006.
111. Obit: Perelrino, Otero. Pasadena Star News, January 19, 2006.
112. Obit: Major, LeRoy Cluff. Los Angeles Times, July 1, 2000. Retrieved from Internet on August 1, 2008. LeRoy Cluff Major, aka L.C. Major, was known as America's "tractioneer" for his creation of more than 1 million tract homes across the U.S.
113. Obit: Norgaard, Christian. Pasadena Star News, July 6, 2008, p. A4.
114. Obit: Vanlandingham, Jesse Lee (1921-2000). Pasadena Star News, August 16, 2000, p. A4.
115. Obit: Wheeler, W.S., Arcadia Tribune, June 13, 1940.
116. Obit: Camphouse, Donald S. He was a former mayor of Arcadia. Arcadia Tribune, November 22, 1973.
117. Obit: Ormsby, Martin H. He was a former mayor of Arcadia. Arcadia Bulletin, February 13, 1956.
118. Obit: Walshe, John M. He was a former mayor of Arcadia. Arcadia Tribune, March 30, 1934.
119. Obit: Lindholm, Barbara Saleebey and Russo, Richard R. (Rick). Pasadena Star News, October 26, 2006. While Russo was in prison for killing his wife Carmen, he committed suicide. See also Pasadena Star News, October 17, 2006, p. A1.
120. In remembrance of Harold Dean Libby, (1928-2009). Longtime Arcadia resident and husband of Carol Libby, Arcadia Historical Society member.
121. Obit: Hamann, Harlene A; Krueger, Janet Meub; Law, Dale Franklin, Jr.; Vecchio, PhyllisAnn Susan.
122. Obit: Wiard, James F. from The Weekly Star, May 21, 2009.
123. Obit: Colleen Kay Hutchins; Miss American in 1952. Los Angeles Times, March 25, 2010.
124. Obits: Norma Ficarra and Janet L. Stoffel. The Weekly Star, a supplement to Pasadena Star News. December 2, 2010.
125. Obits: Bleharski-Walker, Valeria; Arlotti, Pete Steven; Pellissier, Francois Robert; Guardado, Isidore John; Jopling, Virginia (Jackie) Iona; Ettinger, Paula; Stearns, George "Wally"; Pashley, Gary Kenneth; Reaume, Jacqueline Florence Bolton. The Weekly Star, a supplement to Pasadena Star News. December 20, 2010.
126. Obits: Brody, Michael Alan; Eamer, William John III; Luchetta, Frank A. "Lefty;" Barge, Robert H., Jr.; McLarty, Kathryn A.; Langley, Charles (Chuck); Walters, Richard John; Wickes, Richard A.; Martinez, Carmen; Feerer, Gail. The Weekly Star, a supplement to Pasadena Star News. February 10, 2011.
127. Obits: Johnson, Elizabeth Schrack; Estes, George; Komlos, Frank; Terry, Gladys Kermode; Feher, Shari; Hargrave, Alice H.; Tulleners, Wilhelmina Maria. The Weekly Star, a supplement to Pasadena Star News. February 24, 2011.
128. Obits: Pasqualicchio, Vito D.; Shuptrine, Beverly Jesse; Biedebach, Josephine Cecil; Cristofi, Marion "Mary;" Ridenour, David; Velasquez, John H.; Bewley, John "Kent." The Weekly Star, a supplement to Pasadena Star News. April 7, 2011.
129. Obits: Sain, Kenneth Eugene; Williams, Winona Mary Flenard; Curtis, Dorothey Mae; Hakanson, Virginia "Jen"; Diebel, Karen Jean; Speck, Margaret (Margie); Wakiji, Cecilia; Garrett, Lionel Charles Neville; Gray, Willis Edgar; Cosso, William A.; McDonald, Kenneth Michael; Chavez, Edward; Meyer, Margaret Ward. The Weekly Star, a supplement to Pasadena Star News. April 21, 2011.
130. Obits: Ostergard, Philip Lars (Arcadia author); Caporali, Paul Maria (Rev. SDB); Mannarelli, Jeanette Frances. Pasadena Star News, March 15, 2012, p. A4.
131. Obit: Peck, Betty A. The Weekly Star, March 18, 2012-March 24, 2012. Supplement to the Pasadena Star News on Thursdays.
132. Obits: Camarillo, Bertha Salas; Goeppinger, Margaret Theiss; Morton, Suzanne Louise Gee; Ondeck, Janet; Petring, Julio; Roth, Charles Anthony. The Weekly Star, March 25, 2012-March 31, 2012. Supplement to the Pasadena Star News on Thursdays.
133. Obit: Hemann, Raymond G. The Weekly Star, April 15, 2012-April 21, 2012. Supplement to the Pasadena Star News on Thursday, April 19, 2012.
134. Soldier's last rites. Pfc William E. (Bill) Kennedy. Arcadia Tribune, December 3, 1966, p. 3.
135. Patricia Williams obituary and photograph, date of death: February 28, 2013.
136. Mrs. Josefa Cuellar, long time resident dies. Arcadia Tribune, p. 9, January 12, 1967.
137. Obituary: Anthony Ferdinand Freitas. The Weekly Star, August 11-17, 2013. Was a supplement in the August 15, 2013 edition of Pasadena Star News.
138. Obituary: Margot Silvia Youmans. The Weekly Star, September 1-7, 2013. Was a supplement in the September 5, 2013 edition of Pasadena Star News.
139. Obits: Donna Marie Bonaparte Clow, Martha Wood Coutant, Mountain Views News, September 21, 2013.
140. Bill Davila, former Vons president, dies at age 82. Pasadena Star News, p. A3, February 21, 2014.
141. Obit: Bill Peters. Arcadia Weekly, March 13, 2014.
142. Obit: Lathrop Hoffman (1924-2014). Arcadia Chamber of Commerce member. 2 items.
143. A. Neal Roger Johnson, Former Arcadia Police Chief. Arcadia Weekly, June 5, 2014. B. Thoughts on Neal Johnson by current Arcadia Police Chief Bob Guthrie, June 3, 2014.
144. Harry Sneider obituary. Arcadia Weekly, June 12, 2014.
145. Justen Dillon Wrench died in a freeway motorcycle crash. Retrieved July 5, 2014 from www.pasadenastarnews.com.
146. Former Arcadia High School football coach Dick Salter dies at 87. Retrieved July 14, 2014 from www.pasadenastarnews.com.
147. Obit: Daggett, Robert Hale (Bob). from Pasadena Star News, Jully 29, 2010.
148. Obit: Phelps, Marjorie D. (Former Arcadia Public Library Children's Librarian). Arcadia Tribune, June 14, 1981.
149. Obit: Kuhn, Jim H. Mountain Views News, p. 3, October 25, 2014.
150. Obit: Mitchell, Mike. Santa Anita Park trainer. The Weekly Star, April 19, 2015.
151. Carol Ulrich, January 31, 1925-May 13, 2015. She was a longtime supporter of Arcadia Public Library Foundation.
152. Obituaries Alfred E. Stokes and Dextra B. Hopper, Pasadena Star News, October 10, 2015.
153. Obituary: Robert Thomas Sims, Jr., The Weekly Star, February 7, 2016.
154. Obituary: Dolph Carter Dodds and correspondence with his granddaughter. See also photos 2236 and 2237.
155. Obit: Arcadia's first female mayor was a community pillar (Floretta Lauber). Owner of Taco Lito restaurant dies at 55 (David Muniz-Harryman). The Weekly Star, August 7-13, 2016. Also, program from funeral Floretta K. Lauber "In Loving Remembrance," June 18, 1926-August 1, 2016.
156. Anthony Antista (Tony Antista) takes life at home here, Arcadia Tribune, p. 3, November 6, 1961. He wrote the Arcadia High School fight song.
157. Grace Verburg obituary from Pasadenastarnews.com, September 9, 2016.
158. Catherine Halloran (long-time library patron, bench in front of library in her honor), Los Angeles Times, June 14, 2015. Memorial service program.
159. Dorothy Cunningham obituary, long-time Arcadia resident and Arcadia Tribune columnist. Pasadena Star News, March 2, 2017.
160. Stuart Hamblen obituary. He was a Grand Marshal in the Peach Blossom Festival Parade and ran for U.S. President. Arcadia Tribune, March 12, 1989.
161. Veeva 'Suzy' Hamblen obituary, Pasadena Star News, June 10, 2008.
162. Ruth Valadon Gilb obituary, Pasadena Star News, November 2, 2017, and program from memorial service.
163. Marjorie Platt obituary. Pasadena Star News, April 29, 2018.
164. Ruth Davis Strampe obituary. Pasadena Star News, April 29, 2018.
165. Selmer, Jerome R. (Jerry Selmer) obituary. Pasadena Star News, May 22, 2018.
166. Obituary: Frank Perini. Arcadia Weekly, June 14, 2018.
167. Full text obituaries: Swenson, Don, December 18, 2018; DiFronzo, Albert "Al" December 11, 2018; Phillips, Mary Ruth Davenport, December 14, 2018.
168. Life remembered: Lynn Spencer. Article by Dorothy Denne, Arcadia Weekly, November 10, 2011.
169. Mary B. Young obituary and eulogy. Mary Young was a former mayor of Arcadia. Obituaries are from the Pasadena Star News, November 10, 2019 and online version. Eulogy is on a separate sheet.
170. Memorial service program for Patricia Richards, aka Patt Richards, library volunteer, October 18, 2019.
171. Mary "Mickey" Ball obituary. October 5, 2019. Mickey Ball was a member of Arcadia Woman's Club and was President four times, was past President of Arcadia Historical Society, member of Altrusa, and more.
172. Carol Libby obituary from Pasadena Star News, June 30, 2020 and program from celebration of her life.
173. Obituary: Mildred Shaw, DOD October 4, 2020.
174. City Refuse workers being checked after a fatal accident last week involving two illegal aliens. A 6-year-old Arcadia boy was crushed to death. Arcadia Tribune, April 14, 1974.
175. Obituary: Diana Menkes. Pasadena Star News, May 1, 2021.
176. Obituary: Roger Chandler (Arcadia City Council), Pasadena Star News, p. A3, November 16, 2021. See also VF City Council 2020-2029, item 2.
177. Obituary: Gordon Per Young. Retrieved from www.legacy.com on January 22, 2022.
178. Obituary: Eugene Ray Ramaker, also known as Gene. Retrieved from www.legacy.com on January 22, 2022.
179. Obituary: Hans L. Richter. Pasadena Star News, p. A7, October 2, 2022.
180. Hilda Gray rites to be held this afternoon. Arcadia Tribune, September 13, 1953. Gray, Hilda.
181. Obituary: Harry Eisen, 1917-2012; Norco egg ranch made him a multimillionaire. He started with his first 100 chickens in a backyard operation in Arcadia. Los Angeles Times, July 30, 2012.
182. Obituary: Dr. James (Jimmie) Chinn. First Chinese American to purchase a home in Arcadia. Pasadena Star News, p. A7, March 12, 2023. Chinn, James, Dr. Chinn, Jimmie, Dr.
183. Obituary: Terrence Glenn Williams. Devoted community and Baptist church leader passes away. San Gabriel Valley Examiner, p. A7, January 4, 2024.
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Deaths
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Flood Control

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1. "Streams, washes, etc." Overlay to be used with the Thomas Brothers map book showing streams, washes, and drainage systems in Arcadia. Gift of Los Angeles County Flood Control, November 11, 1979.
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1. "Streams, washes, etc." Overlay to be used with the Thomas Brothers map book showing streams, washes, and drainage systems in Arcadia. Gift of Los Angeles County Flood Control, November 11, 1979.
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History-Rancho Santa Anita (1875-1909)-Elias J. Baldwin - Employees

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1. "J.F. Falvey, Superintendent of Santa Anita Ranch." Sierra Madre Vista, December 18, 1890. 2. "Mr. McClellen of Arcadia left for Kentucky." Sierra Madre Vista, October 16, 1890. 3. " 'Bob' Campbell, a colored trainer." Sierra Madre Vista, August 9, 1889. 4. "Mr. W.F. Boardman of Sierra Madre…
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1. "J.F. Falvey, Superintendent of Santa Anita Ranch." Sierra Madre Vista, December 18, 1890.
2. "Mr. McClellen of Arcadia left for Kentucky." Sierra Madre Vista, October 16, 1890.
3. " 'Bob' Campbell, a colored trainer." Sierra Madre Vista, August 9, 1889.
4. "Mr. W.F. Boardman of Sierra Madre." Sierra Madre Vista, June 23, 1888.
5. "The Boarding House, so well kept by Mrs. Huston." San Gabriel Valley News, May 9, 1878.
6. "Many persons fear the agrarianism of Kearney & Com. (Dennis Kearney of San Francisco." San Gabriel Valley News, April 11, 1878. Relating to threats of burning barley harvest if Chinese are hired on ranch.
7. "Mrs. Esthey, a mechanic's wife, on Monday, March 25th, went to the Santa Anita house." San Gabriel Valley News, April 11, 1878. Account of a near-drowning.
8. "Over $20,000 in coin was distributed to the employees." San Gabriel Valley News, March 28, 1878.
9. "Mrs. Finley is teaching a school of 12 pupils." San Gabriel Valley News, May 9, 1878.
10. Partial list of employees 1901, 1902, 1903. Hand copied from very large labor ledger at Huntington Library (two sheets). These names represent less than one-twentieth of those listed; however, many were listed for just one or two days work.
11. A bill for E.J. Baldwin from George Lem Company, General Merchandise & Employment Agency for laborers furnished. November 30, 1902.
12. "Negress, 99 years old alert as in slave days." Imperial Enterprise, September 1, 1915. Copied from original at Huntington Library.
13. History of African Americans in Monrovia, California by Susie Ling, Pasadena City College. Includes information on John Isaac Wesley Fisher (farrier and blacksmith) and his son Julian Fisher.
14. Lucky Baldwin's Latest Fortune, Los Angeles Times, March 9, 1902. Regarding Chinese laborers, "he employs chiefly Chinese labor in his orchards. He said the Chinese are the most reliable laborers he can get. "The exclusion law is a mistake, said Mr. Baldwin. If we continue to shut the Chinese laborers out, we will have to import Puerto Ricans and Filipinos."
15. Family documents of Elizabeth Weigand Cleminson, John Weigand (painter for E.J. Baldwin), Francis Schweitzer-5 items. A. Her father was paid with what today is El Monte. Newspaper unknown, date: 1979. B. Marriage certificate Francis Schweitzer and Emilie Krug. C. Deed from E.J. Baldwin to F. Schweitzer, December 8, 1891. D. Guaranty Abstract Company, unlimited certificate to F. Schweitzer, free from incumbrance. E. CD-R of image files of Marlene Hudson Schweitzer family photographs (Baldwin winery).
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History-Rancho Santa Anita (1875-1909)-Elias J. Baldwin - Employees
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Library Employees

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1. "Two Arcadians join public library staff." Arcadia Tribune, January 26, 1947. 2. "Arcadia Library to expand department." Pasadena Star News, March 3, 1947. 3. "New assistant at Arcadia Public Library." News clip, undated. 4. "New librarian takes office." Monrovia News Post, September 24, 1948. 5…
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1. "Two Arcadians join public library staff." Arcadia Tribune, January 26, 1947.
2. "Arcadia Library to expand department." Pasadena Star News, March 3, 1947.
3. "New assistant at Arcadia Public Library." News clip, undated.
4. "New librarian takes office." Monrovia News Post, September 24, 1948.
5. "New head librarian returns from vacation through western Europe." Arcadia Tribune, September 26, 1948.
6. "Enjoys work in Arcadia." Arcadia Bulletin, August 20, 1949.
6a. "Arcadia Board names Grace Clark new head of city library." News clip, July 1953.
7. "Miss Eva Swedstedt has joined staff of the Arcadia Public Library as Children's Librarian." News clip, undated.
8. "Arcadia to hire librarian." News clip, undated. (Kent Ross)
9. "James Kirk resigns library post." Monrovia News Post, October 31, 1970.
10. "Arcadia Library staffers to review several books." News clip, November 1972.
11. "Christmas music to be played at Arcadia Library." News clip, December 1973.
12. "Helen Lawrence 'Most Valued Employee'." Arcadia Tribune, December 1975.
13. "Life in Stalin Russia ,'bad'." News Post, undated.
14. "Arcadia librarian moves closer to winning title." News Post, March 23, 1968.
15. "Librarian seeks state title." Pasadena Star News, March 14, 1968.
16. "Librarian earns honors." News Post, April 18, 1968.
17. "Arcadian second in librarian contest." Arcadia Tribune, April 21, 1968.
18. "Mrs. Vi Mahr in contest for California Librarian of the Year." Arcadia Tribune, March 24, 1968.
19. "Holiday book preview scheduled by Friends'." Arcadia News Post, November 5, 1971.
20. "Library staff to give reviews." News clip, November 1971.
21. "Employee of the Year honored - Betty Sprang." Arcadia News Post, March 31, 1971.
22. "Betty Sprang 'Library Employee of Year'." News clip, March 1971.
23. "Grace Clark to be named Library worker." Arcadia Tribune, April 12, 1970.
24. "National Library Week activities." Arcadia News Post, April 9, 1970.
25. "Judith Moore relates milestones in Library's 50 years of service." News Post, June 30, 1970.
26. "Woman 'falls' into library work at 16." Arcadia News Post, June 5, 1970.
27. "Judith Moore to retire as City Librarian - plans busy future." Arcadia Tribune, May 31, 1970.
28. "Judith Moore tells story of Library to Chamber of Commerce women." Arcadia Tribune, June 28, 1970.
29. "Helen Lawrence to give book review for Kappas." Arcadia Tribune, April 19, 1970.
30. "In case of earthquakes, she steadies chandeliers." Los Angeles Times, May 13, 1969.
31. "Helen Lawrence given library honor award." Arcadia Tribune, April 16, 1969.
32. "Mrs. Lawrence selected 'Library Employee of the Year'." News Post, April 10, 1969.
33. "Meet the 'Happy Booker'." News clip, undated.
34. "Jim Domney named head librarian." Arcadia Tribune, March 15, 1979.
35. "Area man tutors royalty." Arcadia News Post, April 27, 1971.
36. "Richard Miller is Library Director." Arcadia News Post, June 4, 1970.
37. "Arcadia librarian recalls new and deposed Cambodian rulers." Los Angeles Times, September 20, 1970.
38. "Richard Miller honored by Arcadia PTA Council." Arcadia Tribune, February 24, 1974.
39. List of Librarians of Arcadia Public Library, 1920-1978.
40. Interview with Kent Ross, City Librarian. Metro Monthly (MCLS Administrative Newsletter), November 1991.
41. Library employee struck by car dies. (Joan Hallett) Pasadena Star News December 23, 1999.
42. California Thoroughbred magazine, December 2000. Article written by Xia Chen, former Arcadia Public Library reference librarian, about the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Library located in Arcadia. Part I, p. 112.
43. California Thoroughbred magazine, January 2001. Article written by Xia Chen, former Arcadia Public Library reference librarian, about the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Library located in Arcadia. Part II, page 105.
44. Certificate of Appreciation presented to Kent Ross, City Librarian, for speaking at the Arcadia Lions Club on April 22, 1993.
45. "Arcadia to hire librarian." Kent Ross will join the staff of Arcadia Public Library as a reference librarian. c. August 1971.
46. "Domney cruises out of library." Jim Domney who has been head librarian for the past 11 years leaves Arcadia Public Library to work for Freighter World Cruises in Pasadena. His successor is Kent Ross. March 1990.
47. "Adventure beckons - Librarian James Domney cruises on to new job." Arcadia Tribune, March 4, 1990, page A-1.
48. "Interview - Twenty questions with Kent Ross." Metro Monthly, the Administrative Newsletter of the Metropolitan Cooperative Library System, Issue 27, November 1991.
49. Arcadia Library Board of Trustees appoints a new City Librarian. Janet Sporleder is the new City Librarian effective July 1, 2001. City of Arcadia press release, May 22, 2001.
50. Kent Ross retires after 30 years of service. Invitation to the retirement luncheon on June 28, 2001 for Kent Ross, City Librarian.
51. Board of Trustees card describing the Arcadia Public Library and listing qualifications required for applicants for a new Library Director. c. 1970.
52. Obituary and photograph of Muriel Anne Call, (DOD November 16, 2008). She worked in the Children's department for 15+ years. Call, Muriel Anne.
53. Church memorial service program celebrating the life of children's department employee Muriel Call, with insert of her photograph and obituary, dated December 6, 2008. Full name: Call, Muriel Anne Orozco.
54. In remembrance of Grace May Clark, September 20, 1912-April 24, 2009. Former librarian.
55. Tribute to Jackie Faust-Moreno (library director) by Scott Hettrick, retrieved from website http://arcadiasbest.com/2012/06/tribute-to-jackie-faust-moreno/ on June 6, 2012.
56. Faust-Moreno, Arcadia library director, dies. Pasadena Star News, p. A5, June 6, 2012.
57. In Loving Memory of Jackie Faust-Moreno, an announcement posted on the library website. Retrieved from library.ci.arcadia.ca.us on June 6, 2012.
58. Arcadia's new library director dies. Jackie Faust-Moreno. Arcadia Weekly, June 7, 2012, p. 1, 10.
59. Life remembered: In loving memory of Jackie Faust-Moreno. Arcadia Weekly, June 7, 2012, p. 22.
60. One page biography and memorial of Jackie Faust-Moreno, Director of Arcadia Public Library. Color photograph, June, 2012.
61. In memory of Laura Alexander, Library Technician II, DOD December 26, 2013. Posted at public service desks.
62. Janet Louise Mallen, 1953-2014 memorial service program. DOD June 22, 2014. She worked at the library about 30 years.
63. Director of the Library and Museum Mary Beth Hayes retires after 27 years. Arcadia Weekly, December 15, 2016.
64. New Arcadia Public Library & Museum Director Darlene Bradley Appointed, Mountain Views News, December 31, 2016.
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Library Employees
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Public Buildings

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1. "City Hall to be on First Avenue." Arcadia Journal, November 24, 1917. Black xerox. 2. "Arcadia invites city to festival." Arcadia Journal, July 13, 1918. Black xerox. 3. Council orders bond vote for Arcadia Civic Center." Pasadena Star News, October 10, 1927. Black xerox. 4. "Ex-City Hall build…
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1. "City Hall to be on First Avenue." Arcadia Journal, November 24, 1917. Black xerox.
2. "Arcadia invites city to festival." Arcadia Journal, July 13, 1918. Black xerox.
3. Council orders bond vote for Arcadia Civic Center." Pasadena Star News, October 10, 1927. Black xerox.
4. "Ex-City Hall building to be replaced." Arcadia Tribune, January 29, 1936. Black xerox. (Al's Garage - City Hall in 1914.)
5. "West Arcadians suggest new site for City Hall." Arcadia Bulletin, December 13, 1943.
6. "Arcadia's first City Hall." Los Angeles Times, September 3, 1947.
7. "Just a shell." Arcadia Tribune, January 7, 1950. Black xerox with photo.
8. "A thrifty move." Arcadia Tribune, circa 1950. Photo and caption.
9. "Present site - second City Hall." Daily News Post. January 30, 1962. Photo.
10. "City Council has expressed interest." Arcadia Tribune, November 15, 1962.
11. "Old jailhouse faces destruction." Arcadia News Post, July 28, 1966.
12. "Dave Lundberg's research." Arcadia Tribune, May 11, 1967.
13. "Arcadia's new service facility officially dedicated." Daily News Post, February 4, 1967.
14. "Fate of Arcadia's first jail." Daily News Post, September 17, 1970.
15. "Present site - second City Hall." Photo and caption, March 26, 1949.
16. Dedication of new City Hall - Formal invitation, March 26, 1949.
17. "First wheels, then ponies." Daily News Post, January 30, 1962.
18. "First City Hall." Daily News Post, January 30, 1962. Photo and caption.
19. "The Arcadia City Hall." Photo, undated news clipping. City Hall at First Avenue and Huntington Drive.
20. "Roulette wheels spinned, jiggers clinked as City affairs conducted." Arcadia Tribune, January 22, 1978.
21. "Tile mosaics at City Hall." Pasadena Star News, January 28, 1958. Note lists designer as Jay Rivkin.
22. "Visitors at new City Hall." Arcadia Journal, July 13, 1918. Black xerox.
23. "Dedication of City Hall July 13." Arcadia Journal, July 6, 1918. Black xerox.
24. "Throng at City Hall dedication." Arcadia Journal, July 20, 1918. Black xerox.
25. Staff report from Jason Kruckeberg to Mayor and City Council, February 7, 2012 re: Study Sessioin--new City Hall cost and financing update, with drawings.
26. Police station artwork likely will be reduced to rubble. "Blind Justice," a glazed tile mosaic next to the front entrance of the Arcadia Police Department, will likely be torn down. The mosaic was created by artist Jay Rivkin in 1958. Pasadena Star News, June 16, 2003.
27. Arcadia City Hall tile murals restored. Tile murals depict the history of Arcadia, were created by artist Jay Rivkin in 1958. From Arcadiasbest.com, October 23, 2013, retrieved 10/23/2013.
28. Mayor Mickey Segal's speech from the Arcadia City Hall mural dedication (2013) of the uncovered and restored tile mosaic mural that was originally done by Jay Rivkin in 1958.
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Public Health

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1. Report on a fly survey of the City of Arcadia. March-June, 1956. 31 pages. 2. "Law aims at skateboards, barefoot boys." Los Angeles Times, June 15, 1965. 3. Asian tiger mosquito spreads to seven San Gabriel Valley cities, July 31, 2014. Retrieved from www.pasadenastarnews.com on August 11, 2014.…
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1. Report on a fly survey of the City of Arcadia. March-June, 1956. 31 pages.
2. "Law aims at skateboards, barefoot boys." Los Angeles Times, June 15, 1965.
3. Asian tiger mosquito spreads to seven San Gabriel Valley cities, July 31, 2014. Retrieved from www.pasadenastarnews.com on August 11, 2014.
4. Arcadia Community Update about Coronavirus (COVID-19) from January 25, 2020. Info sheet on symptoms, treatments and resources.
5. Sabin clinic ready today. Arcadia residents can take the Type I Sabin polio vaccine immunization at a clinic held at Santa Anita Park Race Track. Arcadia Tribune, October 21, 1962.
6. Fight against measles outbreak starts in Foothill Inter-City area. Free measles vaccine shots at County Health Department in Monrovia. Arcadia Clinic on Baldwin Avenue has 1000 units of the vaccine. Arcadia Tribune, April 17, 1966.
7. Mass oral vaccine program scheduled this coming October in every neighborhood and area (Sabin polio vaccine). Arcadia Tribune, August 5, 1962.
8. Keep Arcadia Safe! COVID-19 Notice: practice good hygiene, limit non-essential travel. Try our virtual services. Published by City of Arcadia in 2020, in English & Chinese.
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Public Health
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Public Utilities

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1. "Edison will brighten Arcadia." Pasadena Star, December 22, 1916. 2. City of Arcadia Utility Services list, undated. 3. "Phone company grows to keep pace with City." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978. 4. "Mysterious electricity lights path to present." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978. 5. "…
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1. "Edison will brighten Arcadia." Pasadena Star, December 22, 1916.
2. City of Arcadia Utility Services list, undated.
3. "Phone company grows to keep pace with City." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978.
4. "Mysterious electricity lights path to present." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978.
5. "Arcadia grammar school children win essay prizes." News clip, 1924. Regarding a nation-wide contest sponsored by the electrical industry of the United States.
6. "For City Light" ribbon, undated.
7. Important information about street lighting in your neighborhood. From the City of Arcadia. May 2010. Street lighting assessment district.
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Schools - Employees

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1. School district has staff of 32. news clip 1933. 2. Veteran bus driver. Arcadia Tribune December 10, 1959. 3. Mary Robillard, Arcadia's first school teacher. Arcadia Tribune December 30, 1965. 4. Teacher salary ranges. Arcadia Tribune May 13, 1965. 5. AUSD teachers salary. Printing …
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1. School district has staff of 32. news clip 1933.
2. Veteran bus driver. Arcadia Tribune December 10, 1959.
3. Mary Robillard, Arcadia's first school teacher. Arcadia Tribune December 30, 1965.
4. Teacher salary ranges. Arcadia Tribune May 13, 1965.
5. AUSD teachers salary. Printing of district. June 12, 1967.
6. Arcadia Teachers Association. Typed presentation of teachers for salary proposal 1975.
7. 1975-76 A.F.T. budget proposal. Two pages of salary proposals.
8. Citizens of Arcadia. Full page ad, March 14, 1974.
9. Mrs. Walgren's noon meal - Arcadia Food Service. Arcadia News Post February 25, 1969.
10. Dorothy Butts, quite an amazing lady is recalled. Arcadia Tribune December 10, 1981.
11. Arcadia High counselor retires (Lois Iredale). Highlander June 9, 1982.
12. Teacher retires after 23 years in Arcadia (Jerome Horowitz). Highlander July 13, 1983.
13. Dana coach retires (John Bilbrey). Highlander June 30, 1982.
14. Classy life leads to retirement for Arcadia teacher (Grace Smith). Highlander July 6, 1983.
15. Teacher retires to travel and garden (Barbara Dessy) Highlander July 7, 1982.
16. Coach retires after 31 years (Robert G. Jackson). Highlander July 13, 1983.
17. Coach Salter named Arcadia's Teacher of the Year. Arcadia Highlander October 1, 1986.
18. Profiles in Excellence. 1990-91.
19. Profiles in Excellence. 1991-92.
20. Profiles in Excellence. 1992-93.
21. Arcadia Unified School District -- School News and Views newsletter, October 2005. Includes profiles on new principal of Arcadia High School, David L. Vannasdall and new deputy superintendent Dr. Joel Shawn.
22. Focusing on the future: teacher of the year uses technology to prepare students. The Weekly Star (supplement to Pasadena Star News), November 29, 2007. Fifty-two year old Arcadia resident Lisa Shigemasa is the Arcadia Unified School District Teacher of the Year.
23. Building on a legacy: Arcadia Unified has new superintendent, Joel Shawn. The Weekly Star (supplement to Pasadena Star News), September 4, 2008.
24. Holly Avenue Elementary School fifth grade teacher Kelsey Brown is one of 16 educators selected for Los Angeles County Teacher of the Year. The Weekly Star, October 7, 2010.
25. Lorie Felippa, a teacher at Highland Oaks Elementary School is Los Angeles County Teacher of the Year. Arcadia Weekly, November 14, 2013.
26. Arcadia Unified School District "Profiles in Excellence 2003-2004."
27. Arcadia Unified Superintendent Dr. Joel Shawn announces retirement. His last day will be June 30, 2014. Mountain Views News, March 29, 2014.
28. Profiles in Excellence 1997-1998. Honors various employees who represent the very best of the Arcadia Unified School District.
29. Marilyn Daleo Feted at Retirement Party. Daleo, Arcadia Unified School District Public Information Officer for 29 years starting in 1984, was honored at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel in Monrovia on June 6. Arcadia Weekly, June 20, 2013.
30. Debbie Champion has been appointed principal of Highland Oaks Elementary school effective July 24, 2023. Champion taught in the district for over 25 years and will replace Patti Mattera who has been promoted to Arcadia Unified's district office leadership team as director of curriculum, instruction and assessment. Arcadia Weekly, May 11, 2023.
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Publications for Residents

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1. Arcadia's Block Party Planning Kit. Complete instructions and forms to have a city-approved block party. Issued circa July 2004. 2. A Resident's Guide to City Services: "Welcome to Arcadia." Includes directory of city departments. October 2004 edition. 2 copies. 3. ACTION (Arcadians Caring Toget…
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1. Arcadia's Block Party Planning Kit. Complete instructions and forms to have a city-approved block party. Issued circa July 2004.
2. A Resident's Guide to City Services: "Welcome to Arcadia." Includes directory of city departments. October 2004 edition. 2 copies.
3. ACTION (Arcadians Caring Together Improves Our Neighborhoods) handbook of first aid, emergency and earthquake preparedness, fire safety, crime prevention. ACTION brought to you by City of Arcadia, Arcadia Association of Realtors, and Methodist Hospital.
4. Waste Management new pick-up schedule for Arcadia residents, starting May 3, 2009, trash day will change to Wednesday.
5. Message mailed to residents in 2010 regarding coyote trapping as the City's method of managing reportedly aggressive coyotes. Also addresses what to do if you see a coyote and how to keep coyotes and other wild animals out of Arcadia neighborhoods. 2 copies. Printed on double-sided card stock.
6. Community Connection, Arcadia's News Magazine, Winter 2008, a production of ACTV (Arcadia Community Television), on DVD in the black Arcadia History Room Media Box. Features city employees Kristen Olafson, Dana Dunn, Lindsey Sun and Jill Perumean talking about city information, programs, events, and safety.
7. Helping Hands Volunteer Opportunities. July 2011. 2 copies.
8. Discouraging Coyotes in Arcadia. 11" x 6" postcard. c. 2016-2017.
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Publications for Residents
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Arcadia-Library-Arcadia Public Library Foundation

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1. Letter to Arcadia Public Library Foundation from Internal Revenue Service approving federal income tax exemption under section 501(a) as an organization described in section 501(c)(3). Dated June 30, 1995. 2.Arcadia Public Library Foundation brochure from 2005, describing the foundation with don…
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1. Letter to Arcadia Public Library Foundation from Internal Revenue Service approving federal income tax exemption under section 501(a) as an organization described in section 501(c)(3). Dated June 30, 1995.
2.Arcadia Public Library Foundation brochure from 2005, describing the foundation with donation form.
3. "Opening minds to shape our future" brochure outlines the needs and goals of the Arcadia Public Library Foundation.
4. Arcadia Public Library Foundation letterhead.
5. Arcadia Public Library Foundation "Capital Campaign" brochure and form for donations, to fill needs associated with the library remodeling project. Circa 1995-1996.
6. Arcadia Public Library Foundation Patron Recognition luncheon, September 28, 1997.
7. Page from the library website about the Library Foundation with its goals and history. c. 2015. Note: The Foundation dissolved in 2016.
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Arcadia-Library-Arcadia Public Library Foundation
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Railroads-Light Rail (Metro Gold Line, L-Line, Blue Line, A-Line)

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Original name of the light rail was the Gold Line. Later, Gold Line was temporarily renamed L-Line and officially renamed A-Line aka Blue Line effective June 16, 2023. 1. Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension, Winter 2011. A 2-sided information flyer including quick facts, project funding, constructio…
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Original name of the light rail was the Gold Line. Later, Gold Line was temporarily renamed L-Line and officially renamed A-Line aka Blue Line effective June 16, 2023.
1. Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension, Winter 2011. A 2-sided information flyer including quick facts, project funding, construction authority background that accompanied a model of the Metro Gold Line on display at the library starting in early 2011.
2. Metro Gold Line Extension information in a supplement called "Civic Leadership" in the Pasadena Star News, January 31, 2011. "Once the environmental process is completed in 2012, the project will be ready for funding at the local and federal levels. Metro has made funding the Foothill Extension from Azusa to Montclair a priority project for the agency.
3. Memo from Jason Kruckeberg, Asst. City Manager / Development Services Director and Phil Wray, Deputy Director of Development Services/City Engineer to Mayor and City Council re: Discussion of Gold Line Project Status-City's Commitments and Progress Review. August 16, 2011.
4. Artist renderings of future Arcadia Station and I-210 Gold Line Bridge (to resemble weaved baskets).
5. Introducing six new stations in five cities--Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte, Irwindale, Azusa-Alameda and Azusa-Citrus. Construction completion on track for 2015. Habib F. Balian, CEO of Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority is pictured. An award winning team of contractors and engineers include Skanska, Hill International, Jacobs, Patterson & Associates, Inc.
6. Staff report from Jason Kruckeberg to Mayor and City Council, April 3, 2012 re: report, discussion and direction regarding Gold Line parking structure and transit plaza, with drawings.
7. Three train bridges, station coming. Mountain Views News, p. 6, February 16, 2013.
8. Foothill Gold Line extension updates. Arcadia Weekly, p. 8, February 21, 2013. Updates on design work, demolition, station locations.
9. Santa Anita Bridge groundbreaking.Mountain Views News, p. 7, April 20, 2013.
10. Gold Line construction extends closure of Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena Star News, p. A3, May 4, 2013.
11. Gold Line bridge project to conclude on Colorado Boulevard. Nearly five months of construction ends, but heavy work to begin on Santa Anita Avenue. Pasadena Star News, p. A10. May 29, 2013.
12. Gold Line construction moving forward. First Avenue in Arcadia to open by the end of March. Arcadia Weekly, March 13, 2014.
13. Gold Line station art revealed, April 29, 2014. Retrieved from http://arcadiachamber.org on May 1, 2014.
14. Foothill Gold Line Pasadena to Azusa Update. Construction (bridges, at-grade crossings) continues on time and on budget for a September 2015 turn-over to Metro. Mountain Views News, Section B-p. 1, June 6, 2014.
15. Downtown Arcadia intersection at Huntington and Second will be closed for Gold Line construction, August 6, 2014. Retrieved from www.pasadenastarnews.com on August 11, 2014.
16. Chamber's key role in Gold Line station by Scott Hettrick, August 24, 2015. Retrieved from ArcadiaCAChamber.org on August 25, 2015.
17. Foothill Gold Line Newsletter. Third quarter 2014, with construction update and inserts about Arcadia Station (station artist Michael Davis) and Who Knew Building a Light Rail Track Could Be So Interesting?
18. A-C. 18A. City of Arcadia Holiday Tree Lighting and Dedication December 5, 2015 at Arcadia Transit Plaza. 18B. Arcadia Transit Plaza Dedication Ceremony November 6, 2014. 18C. Arcadia's Grand Opening Celebrationg. Gold Line is coming to Arcadia Saturday, March 5, 2016-Ribbon cutting and station celebration (2 copies).
19. Metro to offer free rides on new Gold Line extension March 5: community events planned at five stations. Arcadia Station at 201 N. First Avenue. Arcadia Weekly, February 25, 2016.
20. Gold Line extension unlikely to affect big traffic jams: history shows trains won't impact freeways. Pasadena Star News, March 2, 2016.
21.Two articles. Where the gold train takes you. Riding the new Gold Line Foothill Extension? Check out 21 activities, local attractions. Art at new Gold Line stations tells cities' stories. Pasadena Star News, March 1, 2016.
22. Opening Day of Metro Gold Line Arcadia Station marketing items: Metro Map & Pocket Guide; Metro Rider's Guide; Arcadia Shop dine stay enjoy coupon book; What is Tap? Instructional Coloring Book; Celebrate the grand opening March 5, 2016 flyer; Heads up watch for trains perforated train model of Kinkisharyo P3010.
23. The ABCs of the Gold Line. Arcadia Weekly, March 3, 2016.
24. All aboard! Metro's Gold Line comes a long way to connect Pasadena to Azusa on Saturday. Pasadena Weekly, March 3, 2016.
25. City of Arcadia celebrates opening of the Gold Line Extension. Arcadia Transit introduces new shuttle service in conjunction with Metro Gold Line opening. Mountain Views News, February 27, 2016.
26. Gold Line fuels nearby projects: extension generating money for area cities. Pasadena Star News, p. A1, A5, February 29, 2016.
27. Wheels: Go east young man: Gold Line opening ceremony prompts historic musings on the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe. Pasadena Weekly, p. 14, March 3, 2016. By Lauren Holland.
28. L Line (Gold) Metro Rail Schedule, Metro Rail Azusa-Union Station-East LA, effective April 9, 2023.
29. A-B. 29A. June 2023 map of all Metro rail lines, Metro busway routes, regional rail (Amtrak and Metrolink) and airport transportation (airport shuttle, LAX FlyAway and LAX shuttle). 29B. A Line Metro Rail schedule effective June 16, 2023 on two sheets. Includes map, connections and parking.
30. A-D. 30A. Meet the Line Letters - Nuevos Nombres. Folded map of Metro Rail & Busway. Shows all Metro Rail lines, Metro Busway routes, Regional rail (Amtrak and Metrolink) and airport transportation (airport shuttle, LAX FlyAway and LAX shuttle). Explanations in English and Spanish. Dated October 2022. 30B. Metro rail is growing! Brochure explaining changes in names, stations, and routes when Metro completes the Regional Connector Transit Project on June 16, 2023. Includes map. In English and Spanish. 30C. Meet the new lineup = Conozca nuestra neva alineacion. Folded map of Metro Rail and Busway routes. Shows all Metro Rail lines, Metro Busway routes, Regional rail (Amtrak and Metrolink) and airport transportation (airport shuttle, LAX FlyAway and LAX shuttle). Explanations In English and Spanish. Dated June 2023. 30D. Go Metro map & pocket guide. Folded map of Metro Rail & Busway. Shows all Metro Rail lines, Metro Busway routes, Regional rail (Amtrak and Metrolink) and airport transportation (airport shuttle, LAX FlyAway and LAX shuttle). Includes information on fares, hours, and important contacts. Dated August 2023.
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Railroads-Light Rail-Metro Gold Line
Railroads-Light Rail-L Line
Railroads-Light Rail-Blue Line
Railroads-Light Rail-A Line
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Public Works Department

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1. City of Arcadia "Earth Day" newspaper insert. Instructions on how to handle used oil, sharps waste, conserve water, and energy saving tips. Circa 2010.
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1. City of Arcadia "Earth Day" newspaper insert. Instructions on how to handle used oil, sharps waste, conserve water, and energy saving tips. Circa 2010.
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Public Works Department
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301AF
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Arcadia Humane Society Scrapbook

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1. Arcadia Humane Society Scrapbook Minutes: October 12, 1927-June 10, 1941; July 21, 1942; July 13, 1943; August 10, 1943.
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1. Arcadia Humane Society Scrapbook Minutes: October 12, 1927-June 10, 1941; July 21, 1942; July 13, 1943; August 10, 1943.
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Arcadia Humane Society Scrapbook
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 14
Shelf Number
Shelf A1
Item ID
323AF
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City of Arcadia - City Employees Employee Newsletter

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City of Arcadia. City Employees-Employee Newsletter. 1992-
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City of Arcadia. City Employees-Employee Newsletter. 1992-
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City of Arcadia - City EmployeesEmployee Newsletter
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History Room
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Box 79
Shelf Number
Shelf C5
Item ID
385AF
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Arcadia Unified School District “Creative Writing” Publication

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Arcadia Unified School District “Creative Writing” Publication. Elementary students: 1963-1968, 1970-1971. Junior High students: 1961-1966, 1971, 1975 Arcadia Unified School District "Imagine" Magazine 2022-2023, Volume 2. Features article about Mark Tuan, international celebrity (musician, perform…
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Arcadia Unified School District “Creative Writing” Publication. Elementary students: 1963-1968, 1970-1971. Junior High students: 1961-1966, 1971, 1975
Arcadia Unified School District "Imagine" Magazine 2022-2023, Volume 2. Features article about Mark Tuan, international celebrity (musician, performer, K-pop star from group GOT7) and former Arcadia High student, and his return to Arcadia High School.
Arcadia Unified School District "Imagine" Magazine 2023-2024, Volume 3. Features article on Arcadia High School senior Naomi Stillitano, chosen as the Rose Queen for the 2024 Tournament of Roses.
"Shipwrecked," a Dana Middle School magazine publication, June 1999.
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Arcadia Unified School District “Creative Writing” Publication
Imagine Magazine
Shipwrecked Magazine
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History Room
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Box 81
Shelf Number
Shelf C5
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387AF
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