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Jack Donnelly's vintage postcard collection of Arcadia sights is on display at the Arcadia Public Library through the end of August.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29590
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 15, 2005
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 15, 2005
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Donnelly, Jack
Postcards-vintage-historic
Arcadia Public Library-exhibits
Item ID
29774AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Hundreds of Taiwanese expatriates angry at the results of the presidential election in Taiwan call for President Chen Shui-bian to step down.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27957
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 4, 2004
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 4, 2004
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Arcadia Community Center
Taiwanese expatriates
Taiwan - presidential election
Protest - rallies
Item ID
28153AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Jennifer Consalvi and Julie Gu, both of Arcadia High School, went to Washington DC to participate in the Presidential Classroom Scholar's Program. They met with Congressman David Dreier and Ralph Nader.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30204
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 28, 2002
Pages
p. 6
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 28, 2002
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
Arcadia High School - Students
Awards - honors - recognitions
Consalvi, Jennifer
Gu, Julie
Presidential Classroom Scholar's Program
Item ID
30391AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Mrs. A. L. Leigh, librarian, is heading the effort to collect books for army camps.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper6706
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 15, 1942
January 22, 1942 second section p. 8
January 29, 1942 p. 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 15, 1942
January 22, 1942 second section p. 8
January 29, 1942 p. 8
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1930-1960
Victory Book Campaign
Item ID
6515AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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National Library Week will be celebrated in the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room with special displays and programs through the month.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 29 ,1987
Pages
p. B-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 29 ,1987
Pages
p. B-1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Captain Jerry Broadwell Memorial Children's Room
Item ID
1925AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Public Library opens "Teen Center," with a new collection dedicated especially to teenagers. It is located in the northeast corner of the adult reading room.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33376
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly,
Date
October 11, 2001
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly,
Date
October 11, 2001
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library--2001-2010
Item ID
33572AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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City Librarian Richard Miller admiring papier mache ape, part of Arcadia Public School annual Art Show held at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs365
Date
May 1972
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Date
May 1972
Subjects
Miller, Richard
Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989
Physical Description
6x7 b&w
ID
363
Collection
Photographs
Images
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The Friends of the Library donated $4500 to help begin an audiotape or "audio book" collection, while the Lions Club donated $500 to purchase a display rack.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper258
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 8, 1993
Pages
p. 6 photo; Highlander section
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 8, 1993
Pages
p. 6 photo; Highlander section
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Item ID
258AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Children's Department Collection

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Contents
Summer Reading Club Scrapbook 1967-1979, in a burgundy binder. Contains procedures, photos, flyers, brochures, performers, bookworm. Blue scrapbook-clippings c. 1933-1994 Proposal for improvements Children's Services, submitted by E. Swedstedt, September 1975.
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Summer Reading Club Scrapbook 1967-1979, in a burgundy binder. Contains procedures, photos, flyers, brochures, performers, bookworm.
Blue scrapbook-clippings c. 1933-1994
Proposal for improvements Children's Services, submitted by E. Swedstedt, September 1975.
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library-Children's Department
Arcadia Public Library-Children's Services
Summer Reading Club
Summer Reading Program
Physical Description
One manila box
Location
Basement
Box Number
134A
Shelf Number
H25
Item ID
501AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Arcadia High School Apache marching band will perform at President Bush's second term inaugural parade on January 20, 2005. 312 students will travel to Washington, D.C., for the event. Tom Landes is the band conductor.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29336
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 20, 2004
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 20, 2004
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Arcadia High School Apache Marching Band
George W. Bush
Presidential Inaugural Parade
Landes, Tom
Presidential inauguration
Item ID
29520AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Children's Department Collection

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Contents
Manila folders-Photos 1980s-2000s, Polaroid photos 1990s, undated photos and Polaroids Individual folders-clippings and photos 1930-1999 Clippings 1994-1996 Misc. flyers, letters, undated clippings, etc.
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Contents
Manila folders-Photos 1980s-2000s, Polaroid photos 1990s, undated photos and Polaroids
Individual folders-clippings and photos 1930-1999
Clippings 1994-1996
Misc. flyers, letters, undated clippings, etc.
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library-Children's Department
Arcadia Public Library-Children's Services
Art programs
Cooking programs
Dinosaur programs
Halloween programs
Science programs
Valentine's Day programs
Physical Description
One blue box
Location
Basement
Box Number
134B
Shelf Number
H25
Item ID
502AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Only photo in Library Collection showing Free balloon training at Ross Field (all other are fixed). Balloon is some distance off the ground and displays an American flag on the right side.

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Date
1918
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Date
1918
Subjects
Balloon School
Physical Description
7x8 b&w
ID
1154
Collection
Photographs
Images
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City Council voted 5-0 to place the controversial ballot measure to restrict development at Santa Anita Park race track before voters in the November presidential campaign.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper6701
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 7, 1996
Pages
p. A-3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 7, 1996
Pages
p. A-3
Subjects
Santa Anita Park
Neighbors for Arcadia
Item ID
6510AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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View inside Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road shortly before the start of construction for the 1995/96 expansion/remodel project. This photo is of the old reference desk before the remodel. The core reference collection is seen behind the semi-circular woodgrain desk.

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Date
1995
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Date
1995
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Physical Description
4x6 color
ID
1459
Collection
Photographs
Images
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View of south portion of adult reading area and south patio. The screen was made of brown styrofoam balls suspended from ceiling. Mid-century style. Arcadia Public Library.

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Date
c.1961
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Date
c.1961
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library-1960-1989
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
321
Collection
Photographs
Images
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Arcadia Public Library now has access to the world's largest computer network through the Internet system.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper245
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 27, 1993
Pages
p. 19; Highlander section
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 27, 1993
Pages
p. 19; Highlander section
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Item ID
245AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Lightscape 2022, a holiday walk-through, is open through January 8 at Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Wander through dazzling displays of light, color, and sound.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 11, 2022
Pages
p. A6
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 11, 2022
Pages
p. A6
Subjects
Holidays
Lightscape
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia-based Girl Scouts Mt Wilson Vista Council has launched a $3.9 million fundraising campaign to deal with the councils growth in the San Gabriel Valley. Marlee Matlin is the honorary campaign chair.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29171
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 29. 2004
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 29. 2004
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Girl Scouts
Mt. Wilson Vista Council
Fundraisers and fundraising campaigns
Matlin, Marlee
Item ID
29356AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Through contributions from over 330 individuals and organizations, the Arcadia Public Library Foundation has raised the money to fund all items on the original "wish list."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper10071
Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
July 24, 1997
Pages
p. 7
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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
July 24, 1997
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library Foundation
Item ID
10025AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Stephanie Wang is one of 20 Presidential Scholars selected nationwide.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper17051
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News The Star
Date
June 23, 1999
June 26, 1999
Pages
p. 3 w/photo
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News The Star
Date
June 23, 1999
June 26, 1999
Pages
p. 3 w/photo
Subjects
Wang, Stephanie
Item ID
14481AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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