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John and Effie McCoy. He worked for Santa Fe Rail Road in Arcadia. They were part of pioneer McCoy family.

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Date: unknown

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Date: unknown

Subjects: McCoy, John; McCoy, Effie

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w vertical

ID: 404

Collection: Photographs

Images

Groundbreaking ceremony for the Arcadia Public Library remodel/expansion project. This photo shows people seated in chairs and standing under the tent. Several library employees are seated in the front center of the photo, including L-R, Janet Mallen, Lisa Davis, Kathy Meacham (face hidden by her hand), and Kate Seifert in red.

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Date: June, 1995

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Date: June, 1995

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999; Mallen, Janet; Davis, Lisa; Meacham, Kathy; Seifert, Kate

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1470

Collection: Photographs

Images

Group pictured at tables for Diamond Jubilee Breakfast held at Arboretum. Among those seated at table closest to camera are Congressman John Rousselot, in dark suit, who is talking to Dr. Ed Ryan, Superintendent of Schools for Arcadia.

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Date: September 30, 1978

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Date: September 30, 1978

Subjects: Rousselot, John; Schools-Superintendent-Ryan, Edward; Centennial celebrations,etc-Diamond Jubilee,1978-Breakfast

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 770

Collection: Photographs

Images

Photo from the program of the MUSIC MAN shows: Linda Smith (as Mrs. Paroo); John Samson (as Winthrop Paroo); and James Dean (as Professor Harold Hill). All were in the production put on by the High School.

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Date: c.1969

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Date: c.1969

Subjects: Arcadia High School; Theater; Smith, Linda; Samson, John; Dean, James

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1121

Collection: Photographs

Images

Robin Slater and John Kicker pose with a trophy in front of Richard Henry Dana Junior High School. From left to right: Dick Davis (Recreation Super), Robin Slater, John Kicker, Mark La Lorest. Davis presented to Dana Junior High School the 1964 Recreation Track Championship Trophy for 7th and 8th graders. La Lorest was the team coach. Robin and John were team captains.

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Date: 1964

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Date: 1964

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Arcadia Recreation Department employees; Awards; Children; Dana Junior High School; Davis, Dick; Kicker, John; La Lorest, Mark; Slater, Robin

Physical Description: 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 b&w

ID: 1908

Collection: Photographs

Images

The John Ott family in front of their home at 124 E. Bonita Street. L-R: mother, Ella Ott; Eleanora, age 2; Marshall, age 4; father, City Marshall John Ott; and Donald Ott, age 10 seated with the family dog, Booze. Granite boulders used in the wall and foundation were undoubtedly hauled from the Santa Anita Wash. A sign hangs from the porch endorsing CLINE FOR SHERIFF.

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Date: c.1916

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Date: c.1916

Subjects: Ott, Ella; Ott, Marshall; Ott, John; Ott, Donald; Houses; Ott, Eleanora

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1052

Collection: Photographs

Images

Hoeppel, John H.

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Contents: 1. Biographical Directory of the American Congress 1774-1931 (photocopy). 2. A premature autobiographic epitaph by John H. Hoeppel. April 1967. 3. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress 1774-1989, Bicentennial Edition. Biography of John H. Hoeppel who was Postmaster of Arcadia (1…

Contents: 1. Biographical Directory of the American Congress 1774-1931 (photocopy).; 2. A premature autobiographic epitaph by John H. Hoeppel. April 1967.; 3. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress 1774-1989, Bicentennial Edition. Biography of John H. Hoeppel who was Postmaster of Arcadia (1923-1931) and a Congressman (1933-1937).; 4. "Rosary set today for J. Hoeppel." Arcadia Tribune, September 23, 1976, page A-1.; 5. "Hoeppel expects appreciation." Letter to Publisher, newspaper unknown, September 30, 1935.; 6. "Congressman Hoeppel greeted at Arcadia; crowd estimated 6000." Monrovia Journal, October 1, 1935.

Subjects: Hoeppel, John H.

Item ID: 124AF

Collection: Subject Files

Left to right: Mrs. John Panatier, Mrs. Lucas, Mrs. Mary Turner. Mrs. Panatier and Mrs. Lucas are wearing dresses as they run. This photograph was published in the Arcadia Tribune, August 20, 1956 with the caption: Here comes mama--By all indications from this picture, it looks as if the children weren't the only ones who were having a good time at the recent Arcadia Recreation Department city-wide track meet. The Tribune camera caught Mrs. Mary Turner as she broke the tape in the "feature" race of the afternoon. Running a close second in the event is Mrs. John Panatier followed across the finish line by Mrs. Lucas.

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Date: August 1956

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Date: August 1956

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Panatier, John, Mrs.; Track meet; Turner, Mary

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 1920

Collection: Photographs

Images

Hoeppel, John H. Papers.

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Contents: Hoeppel, John H. Papers. Includes correspondence, photographs, biographical information, scrapbook pages. Span 1900s – 1969 (1 of 3)

Contents: Hoeppel, John H. Papers. Includes correspondence, photographs, biographical information, scrapbook pages. Span 1900s – 1969 (1 of 3)

Subjects: Hoeppel, John H. Papers.

Location: History Room

Box Number: Box 57

Shelf Number: Shelf C3

Item ID: 369AF

Collection: Subject Files

Hoeppel, John H. Papers.

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Contents: Hoeppel, John H. Papers. Includes correspondence, photographs, biographical information, scrapbook pages. Span 1900s – 1969 (2 or 3)

Contents: Hoeppel, John H. Papers. Includes correspondence, photographs, biographical information, scrapbook pages. Span 1900s – 1969 (2 or 3)

Subjects: Hoeppel, John H. Papers.

Location: History Room

Box Number: Box 58

Shelf Number: Shelf C3

Item ID: 370AF

Collection: Subject Files

Hoeppel, John H. Papers.

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Contents: Hoeppel, John H. Papers. Includes correspondence, photographs, biographical information, scrapbook pages. Span 1900s – 1969 (3 of 3)

Contents: Hoeppel, John H. Papers. Includes correspondence, photographs, biographical information, scrapbook pages. Span 1900s – 1969 (3 of 3)

Subjects: Hoeppel, John H. Papers.

Location: History Room

Box Number: Box 59

Shelf Number: Shelf C3

Item ID: 371AF

Collection: Subject Files

Page 17 of The Arcadian Observer, Official Publication of the United States Army Balloon School, Arcadia, California. September 1918 Supplement. Featuring photographs of U.S. Balloon School officers, all lieutenants. H.G. Verbeck, Joseph Sullivan, John Hahn (or Rahn?), Harry W. Warner, Harold K. Hine, Newton B. Drury, Milton E. Keyser, James A. Christie, Ed Welch, Hiram B. Lillie, F.C. Wiggins C.O., A.M. Lynch, Dunlap C. Clark, George Whistler, Lloyd Graybill, and Ed Burke. Negative and print were made for the grant funded Local History Digital Resources Project 2006-2007. A digital image of this photograph is file name: caarpl_118 on LHDRP 2006-2007 Disc 9 of 14. See black box labeled Arcadia History Room Media Box.

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Date: September 1918

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Date: September 1918

Subjects: Balloon School; Burke, Ed; Christie, James A.; Clark, Dunlap C.; Drury, Newton B.; Graybill, Lloyd; Hahn, John or Rahn, John; Hine, Harold K.; Keyser, Milton E.; Lillie, Hiram B.; Lynch, A.M.; Sullivan, Joseph; Verbeck, H.G.; Warner, Harry W.; Welch, Ed; Whistler, George; Wiggins, F.C.

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1852

Collection: Photographs

Images

Library (1990-1999)

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Contents: 1. Minutes of the Arcadia City Council meeting held jointly with the Library Board of Trustees for a "Library Tour," January 16, 1992. 2. Minutes of the Arcadia City Council meeting and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Adjourned Regular Meeting (Library Expansion Project), June 2, 1992. The en…

Contents: 1. Minutes of the Arcadia City Council meeting held jointly with the Library Board of Trustees for a "Library Tour," January 16, 1992.; 2. Minutes of the Arcadia City Council meeting and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Adjourned Regular Meeting (Library Expansion Project), June 2, 1992. The entire meeting was the presentation of the Library Expansion Concept Plan.; 3. Map showing the layout before expansion/remodel of library (prior to remodeling construction).; 4. Excerpt of the Arcadia City Council meeting regarding Library Construction (C.I.P Modification for Funding), September 7, 1993. Approved.; 5. Excerpt of the Arcadia City Council meeting regarding Project/Construction Management Firm for Library Expansion Project (Construction Management Resources), December 21, 1993. Approved.; 6. Minutes of the Arcadia City Council meeting and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Adjourned Regular Meeting (Work Session) regarding the Library Expansion Project, January 11, 1994.; 7. "Update" from the Friends of the Arcadia Library regarding the remodeling and expanding of the Library, April 1995.; 8. Invitation to the groundbreaking ceremony and information card from the Arcadia City Council to welcome participants at the groundbreaking ceremony June 19, 1995 for the Library Expansion/Renovation Project. One copy of invitation, four copies of information card.; 9. Dial-in access to computer catalog offered beginning in August 1995. "Dial Access Computer Catalog." Information brochure August 1995.; 10. Memo to staff from Jackie Faust-Moreno regarding the Library Dial-up Catalog with copy of "Dial-up Catalog: User's Guide" attached, July 6, 1995.; 11. Arcadia Public Library Policy Manual. Adopted 1974; Revised 1975, 1984, 1992.; 12. "Library renovation update." Sierra Madre News, January 11, 1996.; 13. Invitation from the Arcadia City Council to the Dedication Ceremony for the Library Expansion/Renovation Project, November 18, 1996.; 14. "Library Store Grand Opening." Arcadia Weekly, October 31, 1996, page 1.; 15. Map of the new Arcadia Public Library, November 1996.; 16. "City of Arcadia - Arcadia Public Library Dial Access Computer Catalog." Brochure, 1996. Two copies.; 17. "Arcadia Public Library." Brochure listing services, 1996. Two copies.; 18. "Arcadia Public Library - Connecting People with Information." Flyer listing events for the opening week, November 16-22, 1996. Two copies.; 19. Dedication Ceremony program showing the "Arcadia Public Library Week" proclamation of Mayor Barbara D. Kuhn and the listing of special events, November 18, 1996. Two copies.; 20. Program for "An evening with Gloria Horstman" book reviews, November 19, 1996. Two copies.; 21. Library room honors former hospital chaplain (Paul Johenk)." Arcadia Weekly, December 5, 1996, page 7.; 22. Program for Puppet Theater Presentation Ceremony, Jerry Broadwell Children's Room, 1997.; 23. "Arcadia Public Library" Brochure, 1990.; 24. Laser color copy of artist's rendering of proposed Library remodel/renovation, 1995.; 25. Program for Arbor Day Celebration at Arcadia Public Library, March 7, 1997.; 26. First floor plan for Library Expansion/Renovation Project, May 22, 1995.; 27. Mayor's Proclamation regarding Library Week, November 16-22, 1996.; 28. "31-year-old Arcadia Library will get $3.5 million facelift." Temple City/Arcadia/Sierra Madre Highlander, April 1, 1993, page 1.; 29. Sign announcing Friday closures effective December 26, 1997.; 30. Memo from Kent Ross to City Council regarding Sunday hours for the Library. May 1996.; 31. Sketch of proposed library remodel. This sketch was not chosen. c. 1994; 32. Memo from Kent Ross to City Council regarding costs for reopening the Library on Fridays and opening one-half day on Sundays. June 1998.; 33. City Manager Staff Report to City Council regarding Library Foundation's effort to raise funds via City water bills. July 1998.; 34. Web page for "Library Reopening," Nov. 16-22, 1996. Week-long celebration to commemorate the completion of the remodel/renovation of the library. 1 computer disc and paper copy.; 35. Correspondence to Robert Saddoris from Kent Ross, City Librarian, thanking Mr. Saddoris for his restoration of the model of the Mayflower. September 28, 1998.; 36. Correspondence to Gino Roncelli from Kent Ross, City Librarian, thanking Mr. Roncelli for providing the plastic cover for the Library's model of the Mayflower. September 29, 1998.; 37. Info. from the Arcadia Public Library Foundation board meeting on the cable television show called "Connie Martinson Talks Books" which will broadcast live from the Library following the dedication ceremonies scheduled for November 18, 1996. For almost a year Ms. Martinson has interviewed authors and asked them to autograph a copy of their book in honor of the Arcadia Library. A list of the books donated to the library is included.; 38. Arcadia Public Library Policy Manual. Adopted 1974; Latest revision 1994.; 39. "First Tuesday Tour" flyer. Behind the scenes library tour started in October, 1999.; 40. Example of library card used during the 1990s after started barcoding. Replaced in 2003 with a new card having the peacock logo.; 41. "Library to get welcomed face lift." Hometown Arcadia, Duarte, Monrovia, Sierra Madre, June 29, 1995. p. H1; 42. Flyer for "Free Internet Service at the Arcadia Public Library" beginning May 4, 1998.; 43. City of Arcadia Library Expansion and Remodel Project, project fact sheet, includes project scope, construction cost, schedule, description.; 44. Bookmark contest winning entries from each grade from all Arcadia elementary schools. Grand reopening in 1996, after remodeling.; 45. Flyer from Bookfest '96 (storytime, fun activities for children). November 16, 1996, the grand re-opening of the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room after the remodeling.; 46. "Thanks for the memories!" quotes from patrons that finished the line, "My favorite memory of the Arcadia Public Library is..." Selected quotes were used in a memory book commemorating the library's grand re-opening, after the remodeling.; 47. Arcadia Library to apply for matching funds from California State Library for construction of a new building. Librarian Kent Ross said the 30-year-old library at 20 West Duarte Road is obsolete. Source unknown. c. 1991 or 1992.; 48. Over 100 years of Arcadia history at your fingertips. Arcadia History Collection of the Arcadia Public Library brochure, circa 1990s.

Subjects: Library (1990-1999)

Item ID: 137AF

Collection: Subject Files

Maps (1990-1999)

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Contents: All items are street maps unless otherwise noted. 1. 1990-1991 2. 1992-1993 3.1994-1995 4. 1995-1996 5. 1996-1997 6. 1999 7. Thomas Bros. Maps Los Angeles and Orange Counties fold-out map, showing freeway system, copyright 1997.

Contents: All items are street maps unless otherwise noted.; 1. 1990-1991; 2. 1992-1993; 3.1994-1995; 4. 1995-1996; 5. 1996-1997; 6. 1999; 7. Thomas Bros. Maps Los Angeles and Orange Counties fold-out map, showing freeway system, copyright 1997.

Subjects: Maps (1990-1999)

Item ID: 151AF

Collection: Subject Files

City Council (1990-1999)

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Contents: 1. Memo from Alex D. McIntyre, Assistant to the City Manager, to the Mayor and Members of the City Council regarding Cablecast of City Council meetings. 2. Letter from Charles E. Gilb to the City Council thanking them for their support over his 16 years of service, April 10, 1992. 3. Invitation …

Contents: 1. Memo from Alex D. McIntyre, Assistant to the City Manager, to the Mayor and Members of the City Council regarding Cablecast of City Council meetings.; 2. Letter from Charles E. Gilb to the City Council thanking them for their support over his 16 years of service, April 10, 1992.; 3. Invitation to 18th annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, April 17, 1992. Charles E. Gilb, Mayor.; 4. Invitation from the Gilb Family and the Young Family to a reception, April 21, 1992, to honor and thank Mary Young and Charles Gilb for their years of service.; 5. Program from 18th annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, April 17, 1992.; 6. Program from annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, April 1, 1994.; 7. "Sheng Cheng, Councilman of the City of Arcadia, looks back at 1995 - his four accomplishments and his four wishes for the new year." Chinese Daily News, December 27, 1995.; 8. Annual Prayer Breakfast invitation from Mary B. Young, Mayor, April 14, 1995.; 9. Annual Prayer Breakfast invitation from Charles E. Gilb, Mayor, April 17, 1992.; 10. Annual Prayer Breakfast program. George Fasching, Mayor, April 14, 1995.; 11. Annual Prayer Breakfast program. Dennis A. Lojeski, Mayor, March 29, 1996.; 12. Memo from Dr. Sheng Chang, Mayor Pro Tem to William R. Kelly, Acting City Manager regarding Chinese Language Class available free of charge to city employees, May 24, 1994.; 13. Mayor's Annual Prayer Breakfast invitation from Mayor Barbara Kuhn, March 28, 1997.; 14. City of Arcadia Fire Suppression District ballot information pamphlet, June 1997.; 15. Program from Mayor's Twenty-fifth Annual Prayer Breakfast, Gary A. Kovacic, Mayor. April 2, 1999.; 16. Invitation to the City of Arcadia's 1998 "State of the City" address presented by Mayor Robert Harbicht.; 17. Photos of City Manager and City Council members from the Arcadia City Directory, 1996-1997 and 1997-1998.

Subjects: City Council (1990-1999)

Item ID: 57AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia (City) History (1990-1999)

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Contents: 1. "Arcadia, a historical tribute - 1903-1993." Brochure to solicit paid advertisements for a publication about Arcadia history which would have been mailed to all Arcadia households. Publisher pulled out of the project and the magazine was never produced. This was not a City-sponsored venture. …

Contents: 1. "Arcadia, a historical tribute - 1903-1993." Brochure to solicit paid advertisements for a publication about Arcadia history which would have been mailed to all Arcadia households. Publisher pulled out of the project and the magazine was never produced. This was not a City-sponsored venture.; 2. "A community picnic celebrating the 90th anniversaries of Methodist Hospital and the City of Arcadia." Invitation and program, July 18, 1993.; 3. "Seventh annual intercultural evening." Program, November 17, 1993. Sponsored by the Arcadia Unified School District and the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce.; 4. "January 1995 Arcadia Senior Services lunch menu." A beginning of a new program for seniors at the Arcadia Community Center.; 5. "Welcome to the City of Arcadia." A resident's guide to city information, programs and services, 1994.; 6. "Adopt-a-park Program." Pamphlet from the City of Arcadia.; 7. Memo from City Manager William R. Kelly to All City Employees with the results of the 1995 Citizen Satisfaction Survey, October 20, 1995.; 8. "Welcome to the City of Arcadia." A resident's guide to city information, programs and services, 1997.; 9. Dedication Ceremony brochure for the Arcadia Community Center, July 19, 1991.; 10. Letter dated February 8, 1996 announcing an open forum to discuss ways to increase City revenues without raising taxes and fees.; 11. History of officials of the City of Arcadia 1903-1998.; 12. Alternative Assessment Report prepared for City of Arcadia by LSA. dated July 18, 1995.; 13. Folder of information about City of Arcadia, distributed 1998.; 14. Development Services Department Staff Report to City Council recommending approval of the concept of a weekly "Farmer's Market" in downtown Arcadia. April 1, 1997; 15. City Manager Staff Report to City Council recommending adoption of City's mission statement and updated goals. January 20, 1998.; 16. "Status report on the city of Arcadia's preparation for Y2K." Staff report, Office of the City Manager. May 4, 1999.