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View toward mountains and Sierra Madre School. Approximately 21 youngsters are seen on the grounds. Fourth person from left appears to be the teacher. It is noted in the ANNALS OF SIERRA MADRE, that Anita Baldwin and other Arcadia youngsters attended this school before Arcadia had a school of its own.

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Date: c.1885

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Date: c.1885

Subjects: Sierra Madre School

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 990

Collection: Photographs

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Mayor David Parry at microphone at the Diamond Jubilee Breakfast.

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Date: September 30, 1978

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Date: September 30, 1978

Subjects: City Council-1970-1979-Parry, David; Mayors-Parry, David; Centennial celebrations,etc-Diamond Jubilee,1978-Breakfast

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 766

Collection: Photographs

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Eight boys (who appear to be about 5th graders) are seen in a kick-ball game at one of the elementary schools. In the background are other youngsters at play. A teacher appears to supervise (person with dark glasses).

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Date: c.1970

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Date: c.1970

Subjects: Children; Schools-History-1951-

Physical Description: 5x8 b&w

ID: 1122

Collection: Photographs

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At microphone on night of Diamond Jubilee Ball, is City Councilman David Parry, left, and an unidentified lady on the right.

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Date: September 30, 1978

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Date: September 30, 1978

Subjects: City Council-1970-1979-Parry, David; Centennial celebrations,etc.-Diamond Jubilee,1978-Ball

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 738

Collection: Photographs

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James Helms, General Chairman of Diamond Jubilee, and Jean Cope at the microphone during Diamond Jubilee Ball.

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Date: September 30, 1978

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Date: September 30, 1978

Subjects: Centennial celebrations,etc.-Diamond Jubilee,1978-Ball; Helms, James; Cope, Jean

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 742

Collection: Photographs

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Grand Marshall of Diamond Jubilee Parade Sheriff Peter Pitchess, stands at microphone during Diamond Jubilee Ball.

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Date: September 30, 1978

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Date: September 30, 1978

Subjects: Centennial celebrations,etc.-Diamond Jubilee,1978-Ball; Pitchess, Peter

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 759

Collection: Photographs

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Another view of "Smoot Hole" before cleaning up and just before subdividing for El Rancho Village. The name Smoot Hole came from aborted effort of Joe Smoot and Anita Baldwin to get race track built in about this location.

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Date: c.1938

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Date: c.1938

Subjects: Smoot Hole

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 376

Collection: Photographs

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Councilman Charles Gilb, on left, at the microphone during Diamond Jubilee Ball. He is introducing Sheriff Peter Pitchess and Mrs. Pitchess to guests.

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Date: September 30, 1978

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Date: September 30, 1978

Subjects: Centennial celebrations,etc.-Diamond Jubilee,1978-Ball; City Council-1970-1979-Gilb, Charles; Pitchess, Peter; Pitchess, Athena

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 754

Collection: Photographs

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Group of Hugo Reid School youngsters and teachers parade their giant Bookworm in Diamond Jubilee Parade.

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Date: September 30,1978

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Date: September 30,1978

Subjects: Centennial celebrations,etc.-Diamond Jubilee,1978-Parade

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 799

Collection: Photographs

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About 38 students and two teachers or possibly three are seated and standing in grass in front of trees or shrubs. We believe the African-American boy is Julian Fisher.

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Date: probably 1906 or 1907

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Date: probably 1906 or 1907

Subjects: Schools-History-1880's-1950; Fisher, Julian

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 565

Collection: Photographs

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Photo is similar to #747. Mr. Jim Helms is shown at microphone while awarding Chairmen. Those clearly in view are: Carla Maggio (white dress); and, Jean Cope at extreme right.

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Date: September 30, 1978

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Date: September 30, 1978

Subjects: Centennial celebrations,etc.-Diamond Jubilee,1978-Ball; Helms, James; Maggio, Carla; Cope, Jean

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 748

Collection: Photographs

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Jim Helms stands near microphone as Ruth Gilb speaks to guests. Seen on left is Police Dept. Lt. Neal Johnson, who was Prize & Awards Chairman of Diamond Jubilee.

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Date: September 30, 1978

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Date: September 30, 1978

Subjects: Centennial celebrations,etc.-Diamond Jubilee,1978-Ball; Helms, James; Gilb, Ruth; Johnson, Neal

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 757

Collection: Photographs

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Four people standing in front of palm tree and other tree. They are, L-R: Elmer Westerhouse, superindentent of schools; Ellison Leake, first graduate of Arcadia School; Mary Robelard, first teacher; and Walter G. Coombs, principal.

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Date: c.1949

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Date: c.1949

Subjects: Schools-History-1880's-1950; Schools-Employees-Westerhouse, Elmer; Schools-Employees-Robelard, Mary; Schools-Employees-Coombs, WalterG; Leake, Ellison O.

Physical Description: 3x5 b&w

ID: 709

Collection: Photographs

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Twenty nine students with teacher Blanche Moore in a group photo. The students appear to be in about 4th grade. Student names appear on the back of the photo, identified by Dorothy Butts in 1982. School is not identified.

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Date: c.1943

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Date: c.1943

Subjects: Schools - Students

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1158

Collection: Photographs

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Old children's room at Arcadia Public Library as it appeared before the remodel/renovation project. The Children's Reference Desk is on the right. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

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Date: slide set compiled in 1997

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Date: slide set compiled in 1997

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Physical Description: 4X6 color

ID: 1663

Collection: Photographs

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View north up Baldwin Avenue from a position about 300 feet south of Duarte Road. Note large eucalyptus trees on left side of street.

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Date: c.1920's, possibly 1930's

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Date: c.1920's, possibly 1930's

Subjects: Baldwin Avenue; Eucalyptus trees

Physical Description: 7x11 b&w

ID: 582

Collection: Photographs

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Four men and one woman seated at what seems to be City Council. Two men stand behind the seated people. There are ashtrays on the tables. Note same wall and microphone parts are visible in photo ID 1931.

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Date: c. 1950s

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Date: c. 1950s

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; City Council

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1934

Collection: Photographs

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Thirty youngsters and two adults are standing before a billboard that reads: WELCOME, HOLLY AVE.5TH GRADE MAY 23, 1972. The occasion was a field trip arranged with teacher Sally Parnkopf and parent of one of students, who was with Foster and Kleiser outdoor advertisers.

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Date: May 1972

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Date: May 1972

Subjects: Holly Avenue School; Parnkopf, Sally

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 945

Collection: Photographs

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Baseball player, possibly Johnny Lindell, talking to a crowd of about 23 boys at an Arcadia Recreation Department event on a baseball field. Johnny Lindell grew up in Arcadia in the 1930s, went to Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte High School and USC, before being signed by the Yankees. He was both a pitcher and outfielder, and played several years in the 1950s for the Hollywood Stars of the Pacific Coast League.

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Date: 1950s

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Date: 1950s

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Baseball players; Lindell, Johnny

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1872

Collection: Photographs

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Policeman sitting in chair talking on telephone at switchboard in Arcadia Police Station at First Avenue and Wheeler Street. Can also see typewriters, switchboard, books, lamp, radio, microphone, keys and desk. Water fountain and gum machines on wall.

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Date: Early 1950s

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Date: Early 1950s

Subjects: Arcadia Police Department; Switchboard

Physical Description: 8 x 10 b&w

ID: 1737

Collection: Photographs

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Mayor David Parry at microphone at the Diamond Jubilee Breakfast.

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Eight boys (who appear to be about 5th graders) are seen in a kick-ball game at one of the elementary schools. In the background are other youngsters at play. A teacher appears to supervise (person with dark glasses).

Images

At microphone on night of Diamond Jubilee Ball, is City Councilman David Parry, left, and an unidentified lady on the right.

Images

James Helms, General Chairman of Diamond Jubilee, and Jean Cope at the microphone during Diamond Jubilee Ball.

Images

Grand Marshall of Diamond Jubilee Parade Sheriff Peter Pitchess, stands at microphone during Diamond Jubilee Ball.

Images

Another view of "Smoot Hole" before cleaning up and just before subdividing for El Rancho Village. The name Smoot Hole came from aborted effort of Joe Smoot and Anita Baldwin to get race track built in about this location.

Images

Councilman Charles Gilb, on left, at the microphone during Diamond Jubilee Ball. He is introducing Sheriff Peter Pitchess and Mrs. Pitchess to guests.

Images

Group of Hugo Reid School youngsters and teachers parade their giant Bookworm in Diamond Jubilee Parade.

Images

About 38 students and two teachers or possibly three are seated and standing in grass in front of trees or shrubs. We believe the African-American boy is Julian Fisher.

Images

Photo is similar to #747. Mr. Jim Helms is shown at microphone while awarding Chairmen. Those clearly in view are: Carla Maggio (white dress); and, Jean Cope at extreme right.

Images

Jim Helms stands near microphone as Ruth Gilb speaks to guests. Seen on left is Police Dept. Lt. Neal Johnson, who was Prize & Awards Chairman of Diamond Jubilee.

Images

Four people standing in front of palm tree and other tree. They are, L-R: Elmer Westerhouse, superindentent of schools; Ellison Leake, first graduate of Arcadia School; Mary Robelard, first teacher; and Walter G. Coombs, principal.

Images

Twenty nine students with teacher Blanche Moore in a group photo. The students appear to be in about 4th grade. Student names appear on the back of the photo, identified by Dorothy Butts in 1982. School is not identified.

Images

Old children's room at Arcadia Public Library as it appeared before the remodel/renovation project. The Children's Reference Desk is on the right. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

Images

View north up Baldwin Avenue from a position about 300 feet south of Duarte Road. Note large eucalyptus trees on left side of street.

Images

Four men and one woman seated at what seems to be City Council. Two men stand behind the seated people. There are ashtrays on the tables. Note same wall and microphone parts are visible in photo ID 1931.

Images

Thirty youngsters and two adults are standing before a billboard that reads: WELCOME, HOLLY AVE.5TH GRADE MAY 23, 1972. The occasion was a field trip arranged with teacher Sally Parnkopf and parent of one of students, who was with Foster and Kleiser outdoor advertisers.

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Policeman sitting in chair talking on telephone at switchboard in Arcadia Police Station at First Avenue and Wheeler Street. Can also see typewriters, switchboard, books, lamp, radio, microphone, keys and desk. Water fountain and gum machines on wall.

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