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Santa Anita Park (2001-2010)

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1. Santa Anita Post Times March 30, 2001 promoting Derby Day. 2. Track Stars, horse racing reigns as a Southern California tradition -- Santa Anita. Information and color photos featuring places to see while visiting Santa Anita Park. Westways, January/February 2004, p. 67-69. 3. Santa Anita Pa…
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1. Santa Anita Post Times March 30, 2001 promoting Derby Day.
2. Track Stars, horse racing reigns as a Southern California tradition -- Santa Anita. Information and color photos featuring places to see while visiting Santa Anita Park. Westways, January/February 2004, p. 67-69.
3. Santa Anita Park advertisement for group events for 2003-2004 race season. "Santa Anita Park-the Great Group Place!"
4. Santa Anita Park Derby program, April 5, 2003.
5. "Off the beaten track" cover story of Los Angeles Times, Calendar Weekend section. March 10, 2005.
6. "Santa Anita Park 70th anniversary: where legends are born." News clipping, Pasadena Star News, December 26, 2004. Includes history of the race track and key players.
7. Santa Anita Park Legends magazine, Vol. 1, number 1. Copyright 2004.
8. $1 General Admission on Super Bowl Sunday, January 30, 2000.
9. Santa Anita Park - Group Events mailer - "Party like it's 1934."
10. Null.
11. Star Track: Santa Anita, the preferred race course of Golden Age Hollywood, is fighting for its life. Written by David Hay. Photographer Tim Street-Porter. House Beautiful magazine, May, 2001, p. 58, 60.
12. Magna Entertainment Corp., files Chapter 11, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, Case No. 09-10720.
13. "Notice of hearing to consider approval of disclosure statement..." in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Delaware, In re Magna Entertainment Corp., et al., Chapter 11, Case No. 09-10720, dated February 18, 2010.
14. Brochure for group sales, showing interiors and exteriors of Santa Anita Park, including Directors' Room, FrontRunner, Club Plaza, Infield, Turf Club, Club Court, Reserved and Box Seats, and Meeting Rooms, for hosting parties and events. Undated. c. 2000s
15. The Seabiscuit Tram Tour at Santa Anita Park leaflet. Undated. c. 2000s.
16. United States Bankruptcy Court re: Magna Entertainment Corp., et al., Chapter 11. Notice to debtors. March 26, 2010.
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Santa Anita Park (2001-2010)
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City Council Elections (2010)

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1. City of Arcadia sample ballot and voter information pamphlet, general municipal election, Tuesday, April 13, 2010. 2. Assorted literature and mailers regarding city council candidate Peter Amundson. 3. Assorted literature and mailers regarding city council candidate Paul Cheng. 4. Assorted liter…
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1. City of Arcadia sample ballot and voter information pamphlet, general municipal election, Tuesday, April 13, 2010.
2. Assorted literature and mailers regarding city council candidate Peter Amundson.
3. Assorted literature and mailers regarding city council candidate Paul Cheng.
4. Assorted literature and mailers regarding city council candidate Bob Harbicht.
5. Assorted literature and mailers regarding city council candidate Jason J. Lee.
6. Assorted literature and mailers regarding city council candidate Mickey Segal.
7. Assorted literature and mailers regarding city council candidate Sho Tay.
8. City of Arcadia General Municipal Election April 13, 2010 Summary Report. Time 22:39:42. Top 3 candidates for the three seats are Bob Harbicht, Mark "Mickey" Segal, and Peter Amundson. Overall voter turnout 25.9%.
9. City of Arcadia General Municipal Election semi-official results, April 13, 2010. Votes by precinct and votes by mail.
10. City of Arcadia General Municipal Election held April 13, 2010. City Clerk's certification of canvass. Resolution No. 6716 declaring the results, by James Barrows and Lisa Mussenden. Official votes by precinct and votes by mail. The three City Council seats will be filled by Bob Harbicht, Mark "Mickey" Segal and Peter Amundson.
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City Council Elections (2010)
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City Council (2010-2019)

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1. Program and invitation from Annual Mayor's Community Breakfast, John Wuo, Mayor. April 8, 2010. Guest speakers Carolyn Conley (Horseracing Television), Mike Smith (Hall of Fame jockey), David Milch (television writer, producer and creator). 2. Memo from City Manager Don Penman to Mayor and Cit…
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1. Program and invitation from Annual Mayor's Community Breakfast, John Wuo, Mayor. April 8, 2010. Guest speakers Carolyn Conley (Horseracing Television), Mike Smith (Hall of Fame jockey), David Milch (television writer, producer and creator).
2. Memo from City Manager Don Penman to Mayor and City Council, January 18, 2011 requesting council's direction on matter of coyote management program.
3. 2011 Mayor's Community Breakfast "Inspired by the love and strength of family." Mayor Peter Amundson. Guest speakers Tatyane Berrios, Kay Kinsler, Edward Wong, Dorothy Denne, Rev. H. B. London, Jr.
4. Peter Amundson biography. City council member term April 2010-April 2014. Retrieved from www.ci.arcadia.ca.us on September 27, 2011.
5. Roger Chandler biography. City council member term April 2010-April 2014. Retrieved from www.ci.arcadia.ca.us on September 27, 2011.
6. Bob Harbicht biography. City council member term April 2010-April 2014. Retrieved from www.ci.arcadia.ca.us on September 27, 2011.
7. Gary Kovacic biography. City council member term April 2008-April 2012. Retrieved from www.ci.arcadia.ca.us on September 27, 2011.
8. Mickey Segal biography. City council member term April 2010-April 2014. Retrieved from www.ci.arcadia.ca.us on September 27, 2011.
9. John Wuo biography. City council member term April 2012-April 2016. Retrieved from www.ci.arcadia.ca.us on June 4, 2012.
10. Invitation to a meeting to recognize the reorganization of the Arcadia City Council, April 20, 2011. Invitation on gold card stock with a postcard graphic of the City of Arcadia-Community of Homes city crest.
11. Program from City of Arcadia 2012 Mayor's Community Breakfast, Gary Kovacic, Mayor.
12. Invitation and Program from 2013 Mayor's Community Breakfast. Mayor Robert C. Harbicht. List of former mayors on back of program. Keynote speaker was Tim Conway, Jr.
13. A Good Day in Arcadia, Mountain Views News, p. 7, April 20, 2013. By Joan Schmidt. Recaps dedication of the "Lucky Baldwin" statue titled "A Dawn in the West" and Arcadia City Council Reorganization meeting, at which Mickey Segal was chosen as Mayor and John Wuo was chosen Mayor Pro Tem.
14. List of members-Arcadia City Council and Boards and Commissions Roster, revised July 2013.
15. Mickey Segal not running; four new candidates. Mountain Views News, January 18, 2014.
16. Mayor Mickey Segal won't seek re-election. 3 open seats in council face. Pasadena Star News, January 15, 2014.
17. Invitation and program Mayor's Community Breakfast with keynote speaker Dr. J. Michael Ortiz. March 28, 2014. With list of past mayors.
18. Methodist Hospital Health Smart magazine, Fall 2013-Winter 2014. Features the article "We're Here to Serve the Community" about Arcadia City Councilman and past mayor John Wuo and his wife Jane Wuo (in photo), the 2013 Crystal Ball gala honorees. Pages 32-33.
19. Arcadia City Council rejects petition to repeal utility tax. If utility tax repealed, city services would suffer. Retrieved July 10, 2014 from www.pasadenastarnews.com.
20. City of Arcadia 2015 Mayor's Community Breakfast invitation and program, featuring John Chiang, the California State Treasurer, as keynote speaker. List of all past mayors.
21. Lawsuit halts City projects, not history. Arcadiasbest.com, May 6, 2015 by Scott Hettrick.
22. Arcadia City Attorney responds to criticism of Council's nonpublic decisions (zoning, historic preservation, Brown Act). Arcadia Weekly, May 21, 2015.
23. Residents, ex-mayor threaten to recall three city officials over zoning code updates, historic preservation, mansions, and a lawsuit from Arcadia Highlands Homeowners Association (HOA). Pasadena Star News, July 9, 2015.
24. City Council Minutes May 29, 2015. City Attorney Deitsch addressed erroneous conclusions and opinions which appeared in a newspaper article titled "Arcadia Officials violated the California Open Meetings Law (Brown Act)"re: discussion of Save the Arcadia Highlands v. City of Arcadia.
25. Document illuminates official's (John Wuo) ties to Gemcoin founder Steve Chen. Arcadia Weekly, September 3, 2015.
26. Wuo resigns; Segal back? Lawsuit settled by Scott Hettrick. October 7, 2015. Retrieved October 12, 2015 from Arcadiasbest.com.
27. Mayor's Community Breakfast invitation and program, April 1, 2016 with keynote speaker Alex Kajitani.
28. Mayor Tom Beck plans for Arcadia's future. Arcadia Weekly, May 12, 2016. 29. Arcadia City Council OKs 107 fee hikes, adds 9 new ones for city services, Pasadena Star News, January 19, 2017.
30. City Council Reorganization, reorganized as follows: Mayor Peter Amundson, Mayor Pro Tem Sho Tay, Council Members Tom Beck, Roger Chandler, April Verlato.
31. Invitation to Mayor's Community Breakfast featuring U.S. Congressman Adam Schiff as the keynote speaker. February 24, 2017.
32. A. Invitation. B. Program-2018 Arcadia Mayor's Community Breakfast "Leaving a Legacy" with keynote speaker Michael D. Antonovich, Former L.A. County Supervisor. C. Handouts recap of city services.
33. Notice of City Council reorganization, dated June 6, 2018. Mayor is Sho Tay, Mayor Pro Tem is April Verlato and Council Members are Peter Amundson, Tom Beck, Roger Chandler. From City of Arcadia, Office of the City Clerk, Lisa Mussenden.
33. 33A-33D/ Four articles. 33A. Tale of two cities: Arcadia and bygone Arcadia. Noted historians slighted by longtime councilman's remarks. By Terry Miller. Arcadia Weekly, February 28, 2019. 33B. Why is historic preservation important to Arcadia? By Galen Patterson, Arcadia Weekly, February 28, 2019. 33C. Arcadia's potential historic districts, Part 1: Santa Anita Village by Isabelle Cruz. Arcadia Weekly, March 14, 2019. 33D. City Council makes changes to historic preservation ordinance by Galen Patterson. Arcadia Weekly, March 21, 2019.
34. City Council Reorgnization, April 16, 2019. Mayor is April Verlato. Mayor Pro Tem is Roger Chandler. Other Council Members are Peter Amundson, Tom Beck, and Sho Tay.
35. Fair political practices commission agenda item faults Chandler/Harbicht 2018 campaign mailers. Mayor Pro Tem Roger Chandler is facing some additional heat this week from the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) with a two-count complaint filed after the 2018 Arcadia municipal election. From Arcadiaweekly.com September 11, 2019.
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City Council (2010-2019)
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Caruso Affiliated

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1. "Visions for Arcadia" ad campaign material by Caruso Affiliated. 2. "Visions for Arcadia" ad campaign material. Includes letter from the desk of Rick Caruso, asking for support for The Shops at Santa Anita. 3. The Official Architect of Arcadia Flip Book. Mailed to residents November 2005. 4. "Ar…
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1. "Visions for Arcadia" ad campaign material by Caruso Affiliated.
2. "Visions for Arcadia" ad campaign material. Includes letter from the desk of Rick Caruso, asking for support for The Shops at Santa Anita.
3. The Official Architect of Arcadia Flip Book. Mailed to residents November 2005.
4. "Arcadia and Santa Anita Park...building a special partnership." This is a letter by George Haines, General Manager of Santa Anita Park, to Arcadia residents, indicating his endorsement of The Shops at Santa Anita mall project proposed by Caruso Affiliated. It was sent by Citizen's Advisory Committee, Caruso Affiliated.
5. "Coming soon to a neighborhood near you" by Ed Leibowitz, Los Angeles Magazine, July 2007. Article about developer Rick Caruso, the man behind The Grove and The Shops at Santa Anita. 2 copies. Copy 1on acid free paper. Copy 2 on regular paper shows the better quality of images.
6. Cover article "Caruso Land: the Grove's creator, shop-u-tainment mogul Rick Caruso, is changing how we use public spaces. Who say nobody walks in L.A.?" by David L. Ulin, West, a magazine insert of the Los Angeles Times, Sunday, June 3, 2007.
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Caruso Affiliated
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278AF
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Santa Anita Park-Oak Tree Racing Association

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note: For Pressbooks/Media Guide, see Arcadia History Box 46. 1. Oak Tree Meeting. Los Angeles Times March 17, 1969. 2. No horsing around at parimutuel window. Arcadia Tribune December 8, 1977. 3. Oak Tree - Santa Anita. Promotional brochure for October 8 - November 7, 1976. 4. $350,000 N…
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note: For Pressbooks/Media Guide, see Arcadia History Box 46.
1. Oak Tree Meeting. Los Angeles Times March 17, 1969.
2. No horsing around at parimutuel window. Arcadia Tribune December 8, 1977.
3. Oak Tree - Santa Anita. Promotional brochure for October 8 - November 7, 1976.
4. $350,000 National Thoroughbred Championship. Brochure outlining conditions of race and offering histories of those horses invited. November 1, 1975.
5. Oak Tree's 1981 Season to be longest, richest ever. Arcadia Tribune special supplement September 27, 1981.
6. Oak Tree Racing Association. Brown-covered pictorial brochure with background of each Board Member. 1981.
7. The Breeders Cup, October 19-30, 1986. Published as a special supplement to the Star News and Foothill Inter-City newspapers.
8. 20th Anniversary Breeders' Cup event ticket holder. Oak Tree at Santa Anita, October 25, 2003.
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Santa Anita Park-Oak Tree Racing Association
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Santa Anita Park – Oak Tree Racing Association.

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Santa Anita Park – Oak Tree Racing Association. Press Books/Yearbooks/Media Guides/Paddock. 1972 -
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Santa Anita Park – Oak Tree Racing Association. Press Books/Yearbooks/Media Guides/Paddock. 1972 -
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Santa Anita Park – Oak Tree Racing Association.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 46
Shelf Number
Shelf C2
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356AF
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Arcadia Public Library Building. Application for California Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act Funds

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One complete set of all documents, date 17 July, 1991. Continued in Box 018B
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One complete set of all documents, date 17 July, 1991. Continued in Box 018B
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Arcadia Public Library Building. Application for California Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act Funds
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Basement
Box Number
Box 018A
Shelf Number
Shelf H4
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460AF
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Arcadia Public Library Building. Application for California Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act Funds

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One complete set of all documents, date 17 July 1991. Cont. from Box 018a
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One complete set of all documents, date 17 July 1991. Cont. from Box 018a
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Arcadia Public Library Building. Application for California Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act Funds
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Basement
Box Number
Box 018B
Shelf Number
Shelf H4
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461AF
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Nixon, Richard Milhous

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1. Nixon advocate. Arcadia Bulletin. October 13, 1946. 2. 200 democrats form. Arcadia Bulletin October 17, 1946. 3. Committee predicting election/ news clip, n.d. 4. A new chapter begins. Arcadia Tribune November 7, 1946 5. Nixon leaving for Washington. Arcadia Tribune November 14, 19…
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1. Nixon advocate. Arcadia Bulletin. October 13, 1946.
2. 200 democrats form. Arcadia Bulletin October 17, 1946.
3. Committee predicting election/ news clip, n.d.
4. A new chapter begins. Arcadia Tribune November 7, 1946
5. Nixon leaving for Washington. Arcadia Tribune November 14, 1946
6. Congressman Nixon sets stage. Arcadia Tribune, n.d.
7. Nixon leaves for Washington. Arcadia Tribune December 1, 1946.
8. Nixon appointed to two house committees. Arcadia Tribune January 26, 1947
9. Nixon's record hailed. Arcadia Tribune June 5, 1947
10. Nixon to sail for Europe. Arcadia Tribune August 3, 1947
11. Congressman Nixon off for Europe. Arcadia Tribune August 28, 1947
12. Nixon bill would inject. Arcadia Tribune clippings for May 6, 1948 and September 16, 1948.
13. Communist party launches attack. Arcadia Tribune May 13, 1948
14. Nixon reviews presidential. Arcadia Tribune May 27, 1948
15. Arcadia voters cast. Arcadia Tribune May 30, 1948
16. Primary voters asked. Arcadia Tribune May 27, 1948
17. Nixon address to keynote. Arcadia Tribune October 10, 1948
18. Both nominations won by. Arcadia Tribune June 3, 1948
19. Nixon to talk. Arcadia Tribune April 21, 1949
20. Under the capitol dome. Arcadia Tribune April 21, 1949
21. Nixon sponsors bill in house for new Arcadia post office. news clip January 13, 1949
22. Nixon talks to full house. Arcadia Tribune April 24, 1949
23. Rep. Nixon opens senate campaign. news clip September 18, 1950
24. Meet the Nixons. Arcadia Bulletin news article by Adele Rogers St. Johns, October 2, 1950
25. Nixon makes whirlwind. Arcadia Tribune September 25, 1950
26. Thousands cheer Nixon. Arcadia Tribune November 1, 1956 with photo.
27. Tribune recommendations. Arcadia Tribune, n.d. (c.1949?)
28. Nixon, first supporters reminisce. Arcadia Tribune November 5, 1959.
29. The man for the job. newspaper paid ad, May 13, 1948.
30. A first in Arcadia. Arcadia Tribune November 1, 1956
31. Publisher's corner. Arcadia Tribune editorial endorsing Nixon, August 11, 1968.
32. Voorhis recalls Nixon entry. Los Angeles Times, July 21, 1971.
33. Dear Mr. President. Letter from Bruce Wetmore of Arcadia to Nixon dated May 5, 1969.
34. Dear Mr. Wetmore. Reply dated May 14, 1969.
35. Nixon - he got political start here. Daily News-Post January 16, 1969.
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Nixon, Richard Milhous
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Shops at Santa Anita (The) (Not built)- See also Caruso Affiliated and Arcadia First! for the "Mall War"

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1. "The Shops at Santa Anita"aren't right for Arcadia. Mailed to residents in February, 2006 by Westfield Santa Anita in opposition to new mall. Photos in the flyer are not of Arcadia Fire Department or Arcadia Police Department. 2. "Date Night at The Grove," invitation from Caruso Affiliated, Apri…
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1. "The Shops at Santa Anita"aren't right for Arcadia. Mailed to residents in February, 2006 by Westfield Santa Anita in opposition to new mall. Photos in the flyer are not of Arcadia Fire Department or Arcadia Police Department.
2. "Date Night at The Grove," invitation from Caruso Affiliated, April 2006.
3. "Stop The Shops at Santa Anita" and billboards, wall signs, animated signs, mailer paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P.
4. "Public Scoping Meeting: the Shops at Santa Anita Park-Revised Project," June 13, 2006.
5. Grand opening and open house of the office of The Shops at Santa Anita and Caruso Affiliated. May 2006.
6. "Caruso Project Faces Key Test on Wednesday." San Marino Tribune, April 5, 2007.
7. Caruso Affiliated newsletter "Speaking Santa Anita, an update on The Shops at Santa Anita" sent to residents. December 2006. Arcadia firefighters support the shops. Planning Commission hears from Arcadians such as Ruth Dunlop. Supporter spotlight on Nancy Chan.
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Shops at Santa Anita (The) - See also Caruso Affiliated and Arcadia First! for the "Mall War"
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Schools-History-2001-2020

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1. 2002 school enrollment close to projection. Arcadia Unified School District has enrolled 9,637 students this year, within three students of the figure projected. Arcadia Weekly, September 26-October 2, 2002, p. 14. 2. AUSD. A Report to the Community. Winter 2001. 3. AUSD pamphlet "Your Pu…
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1. 2002 school enrollment close to projection. Arcadia Unified School District has enrolled 9,637 students this year, within three students of the figure projected. Arcadia Weekly, September 26-October 2, 2002, p. 14.
2. AUSD. A Report to the Community. Winter 2001.
3. AUSD pamphlet "Your Public Schools 2001-2002 Highlights."
4. AUSD. A Report to the Community. Winter 2004
5. AUSD "Neighborhood Schools Update" by Mimi Hennessy. Discusses need to improve and upgrade schools and placing a local school bond measure on the ballot. Circa Summer 2006.
6. Measure I Citizens' Oversight Committee. 2006-2007 Annual Report to the Arcadia Unified School District Governing Board. Shows projects in progress since passage of Measure I in November 2006. Bond expenditure update.
7. AUSD Report to the Community, Fall 2007.
8. Arcadia Unified School District-School News and Views newsletter. July 2009.
9. Measure I, Facilities Bond Program, Groundbreaking Ceremony, April 2, 2009. Including invitation and Measure I Citizens' Oversight Committee 2007-2008 Annual Report, bond expenditure update on improvements to Arcadia schools.
10. AUSD School News and Views, January 2010, with stories about Business Week naming Arcadia "The Best Place to Raise Kids," groundbreaking for the new joint use gym at Dana Middle School, and Sharon Sandoval named Outstanding School Counselor of the Year.
11. AUSD adopts "Common Core," by Shel Segal. Arcadia Weekly, April 3, 2014.
12. District Delights! Official Newsletter for Arcadia Unified School District. March 2014 (Medal of Honor recipient Salvatore Giunta visits AHS). May 2014 (Superintendent Dr. Joel Shawn announces retirement).
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Schools-History-2001-2020
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Library (2010-2019)

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1. History of Arcadia Public Library: 1913 to 2010 written by Caroline Han, a graduate student in library and information science at San Jose State University, April 30, 2010. Retrieved from the World Wide Web at http://katrover.blogspot.com on June 7, 2010. 17 pages. 2. Flyer shows new features of…
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1. History of Arcadia Public Library: 1913 to 2010 written by Caroline Han, a graduate student in library and information science at San Jose State University, April 30, 2010. Retrieved from the World Wide Web at http://katrover.blogspot.com on June 7, 2010. 17 pages.
2. Flyer shows new features of "Arcadia Searchlight," the library's new catalog that went live on Monday, December 13, 2010. Searchlight is the name for the patron/user catalog, while library staff knows it as Koha. Koha is the new open source ILS (integrated library system). Library has just migrated from Sirsi/Workflows.
3. A "Brown Bag Talk" on the history of the Arcadia Public Library, covering 1913-2010, was given by Carolyn Garner-Reagan, Director of Library & Museum Services, on October 21, 2010, at the Arcadia Historical Museum. This is a script of her talk and slide show.
4. Results of research project by Fuller Theological Seminary student Karisa Harke, reported on December 23, 2010. Harke surveyed 34 high school library users to find out why they use the library. Most respondents said they used the library to do homework or study. Harke found 10 main reasons.
5. Barks and books for readers. Bernie, a 131-pound dog listens to children read at Arcadia Public Library. His trainer is Lois Longo. This program is a partnership between the library and Pasadena Humane Society.
6. City Council Resolution No. 6806, various fees for city servicees. Page 7-10, $1 fee proposed for all children's, teen and adult materials. Resolution has passed.
7.Facts about the Arcadia Public Library, statistics from July 1, 2010-June 30, 2011, including number of visitors, volumes, questions asked, etc.
8. Bill Veeck: Baseball's greatest maverick. A baseball reliquary exhibition at Arcadia Public Library April 9-May 24, 2012. Publicity packet includes postcard ad for Paul Dickson's book Bill Veeck: Baseball's greatest maverick, information about the exhibition and events, including book signing by author Paul Dickson, film screening, panel discussion with John Schulian, Ron Rapoport, Ken Solarz and others on May 19, 2012 at Arcadia Public Library. "Baseball could use a shot of Bill Veeck's inspired zaniness," Sacramento Bee, April 3, 2012. Book reviews of Paul Dickson's book from Los Angeles Times, April 1, 2012 and The American Spectator, April 2012.
9. Facts about the Arcadia Public Library, statistics from July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012, including number of visitors, volumes, questions asked, library board members, director, etc.
10. Staff report from Tom Tait to Mayor and City Council, March 6, 2012 re: Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with TKE Engineering and Planning for design and development of the library auditorium renovation project for $29,860.
11. Facts about the Arcadia Public Library, statistics from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 and names of Library Board members 2013-2014, and number of employees.
12. Beacon Media Readers' Choice award. "Arcadia Public Library is the silver winner (second place) of Beacon Media's Readers' Choice poll 2013-2014 in the category of Library."With copy of the page in the Arcadia Weekly Readers' Choice issue, November 21-27, 2013.
13A-B. A. Proclamation National Library Week, April 12-18, 2015. B. Unlimited Possibilities at Your Library: celebrate National Library Week and National Volunteer Appreciation Week all month long April 2015. Front and back flier lists events and programs.
14. Library Needs Assessment Survey. 16 questions. 2015.
15. Arcadia Public Library page from 2015-2016 Annual Report showing library statistics and Director Mary Beth Hayes' message.
16. New library catalog to debut in December 2010, Koha, an open source integrated library system. After a contest for naming the catalog, it came to be known as "Searchlight."
17. Arcadia Council PTA-Honorary Service Award presented to Arcadia Public Library February 7, 2017.
18. Facts about the Arcadia Public Library statistics July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.
19. Arcadia Public Library 2016-2017 Annual Report graphical (pie charts, bar graphs) presentation of annual statistics.
20. 2016 Chinese American Film Festival Certificate of Appreciation to Arcadia Public Library, November 5, 2016.
21. Arcadia Public Library Community Learning and Technology Center (computer labs at the library) grand opening and ribbon cutting, April 12, 2018. Note: the classrooms / computer labs were opened to the public prior to this official ribbon cutting.
22. Facts about the Arcadia Public Library statistics July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.
23. Facts about the Arcadia Public Library statistics from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. With a color page from the 2018-2019 Annual Report of the Arcadia Public Library of statistics and highlights.
24. Letter from City Manager's office to Arcadia residents announcing Farmers' Market beginning on Sunday, September 8, 2019 in the Arcadia Public Library front parking lot, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM every Sunday.
25. Printed from web.archive.org on October 29, 2019 and November 8, 2019. Screenshots of content and design of Arcadia Public Library and Gilb Museum websites c. 2017-April 2019 when Vision Live was the web vendor, before the new website design by Revize. Includes Friends of the Library history and Friends Summer Newsletter 2017, mission of the Arcadia Public Library, Standards of Behavior (September 2014), Arcadia History Room mission, highlights, size and scope of the collection, Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage mission statement, information about Ruth and Charles Gilb, museum collections.
26. Arcadia Public Library Strategic Plan Update 2013.
27. 2018 Key Performance Indicators of Arcadia Fire Department (calls for service, inspections, public safety), Arcadia Police Department *calls for service, reports/cases, arrests), Arcadia Public Library (library statistics such as number of total library visits, questions answered, new items added, computer and wifi users), Recreation and Community Services (program participation, volunteers).
28. Arcadia Public Library Strategic Plan for 2018-2020.
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Library (2010-2019)
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Maps (2010-2019)

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All items are street maps unless otherwise noted. 1. The City of Arcadia and Los Angeles County map, c. 2015. 2. Arcadia street map, 2015. Pull-out map from Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Community Profile. 3. Arcadia Downtown Business Association Visitor's Guide to Downtown Arcadia, c. 2018. 4. Pages…
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All items are street maps unless otherwise noted.
1. The City of Arcadia and Los Angeles County map, c. 2015.
2. Arcadia street map, 2015. Pull-out map from Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Community Profile.
3. Arcadia Downtown Business Association Visitor's Guide to Downtown Arcadia, c. 2018.
4. Pages 537, 566, 567, 597 from The Thomas Guide Los Angeles & Orange Counties street guide, by Rand McNally, 2013 showing Arcadia street map.
5. Downtown Arcadia map, updated January 2018, by the Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association. 2 copies.
6. Current Land Use Map Zoning Map of Arcadia from Arcadia General Plan Update, 2010.
7. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Map of Arcadia, 2011.
8. Zoning Map of the City of Arcadia. Updated December 6, 2017.
9. Map of Arcadia, include street map and foothills area map. Pulled out from the 2019 Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Community Profile and Business Resource Guide.
10. Color map of Arcadia with Lodging Guide that includes addresses and phone numbers on one side, and map of Downtown Arcadia on the other that lists restaurants and nightlife, shops and services, including addresses and phone numbers. Prepared by the Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association (DAIA). c.2018.
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Maps (2010-2019)
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306AF
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Arcadia (City) History (2000-2010)

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1. Flyer and invitation for the first City of Arcadia Lucky Baldwin Day Community Picnic on October 28, 2001 at Arcadia County Park. (2 color copies of schedule of events, 1 b/w copy of invitation) 2. Flyer announcing the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for the victims of the terrorist att…
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1. Flyer and invitation for the first City of Arcadia Lucky Baldwin Day Community Picnic on October 28, 2001 at Arcadia County Park. (2 color copies of schedule of events, 1 b/w copy of invitation)
2. Flyer announcing the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for the victims of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Ceremony held at noon at the Civic Center Flagpole on September 14, 2001.
3. City of Arcadia Press Release about the Lucky Baldwin Day Community Picnic on October 27, 2002, having its own website. September 26, 2002.
4. City of Arcadia Press Release dated March 15, 2002, announcing the launching of a new communications program - "ArcadiaMail' described as an electronic news bulletin system or a mini City newsletter.
5. Email announcing that on August 7, 2001 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 6249 "designating and adopting the oak tree as the official tree of the City" and Resolution No. 6252 "designating and adopting the peacock as the official bird of the City."
6. Flyer for the Lucky Baldwin Day Community Picnic on October 27, 2002 at Arcadia County Park.
7. Police Department memorandum to the City Staff from City Manager William R. Kelly and by Dave Hinig, Chief of Police on Workplace Safety and Security following the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. October 12, 2001.
8. Police Department memorandum from Captain Bob Sanderson on LASO Emergency Operations Bureau protocol for response to an anthrax threat. October 16, 2001.
9. "Welcome to the City of Arcadia." A resident's guide to city information programs and services, 2001.
10. "Picnic salutes memory of Arcadia's Founder." Article about the Lucky Baldwin Day Community Picnic at the Arcadia County Park. Includes information on Lucky Baldwin and how he established the city of Arcadia. Arcadia Weekly, October 24-30, 2002, p.1.
11. Arbor Day Celebration program. March 7, 2000.
12. City of Arcadia, ArcadiaMail e-mail dated January 8, 2003, listing the severe damage caused by the Santa Ana winds to the Live Oak Avenue area and two digital images taken by Dick Irwin on January 6, 2003 showing the windstorm damage.
13. "History of Officials of the City of Arcadia, 1903 - 2003." Cover includes historical photos celebrating Arcadia's Centennial. 2 copies.
14. City of Arcadia press release announcing that the National Arbor Day Foundation has named the city of Arcadia a Tree City USA for the ninth year in a row. February 20, 2003.
15. "Welcome to the City of Arcadia." A resident's guide, 2003.
16. State of the City Address by Mayor Gail Marshall. City Council of the City of Arcadia Minutes. April 1, 2003.
17. Flyer for the Lucky Baldwin Day Community Picnic on Sunday, November 2, 2003 at Arcadia County Park. (Two copies)
18. Arcadia rallys for new Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger at the Arboretum. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce News and Views, November/December 2003, p. 1.
19. Reduced color copy of the poster advertising the 2003 Summer Concert Series on Thursdays at City Hall. Original poster (17" x 11") stored in Box #77.
20. 2004 City of Arcadia Volunteer Recognition Dinner program and letter dated March 19, 2004.
21. 2005 City of Arcadia Silver Circle Volunteer Appreciation Dinner program. "April in Paris."
22. Invitation to Military Tribute Sign Unveiling Ceremony, July 21, 2005 and "Arcadia Supports Our Troops" bumper sticker.
23. 21st Annual Intercultural Dinner program. "Harmony Around the World," November 26, 2007.
24. Arcadia: Time will tell. If the past is any indication, Arcadia is looking at a bright future. By Jana J. Monji, Pasadena Weekly, March 11, 2010.
25. 2003 Lucky Baldwin Day Community Picnic at Arcadia County Park, November 2, 2003 map of layout of booths, activities, seating, services, parking.
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Arcadia (City) History (2000-2010)
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260AF
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Dorothy Cunningham "Around Arcadia" columns 1991-2010

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Dorothy Cunningham columns, articles, clippings from Arcadia Tribune (and various other newspaper names after Arcadia Tribune folded). Index of articles, biography of Dorothy Cunningham, and obituary. Dorothy Cunningham born 1919 and died 2017. She lived in Arcadia 1959-2017 and wrote about her adv…
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Dorothy Cunningham columns, articles, clippings from Arcadia Tribune (and various other newspaper names after Arcadia Tribune folded). Index of articles, biography of Dorothy Cunningham, and obituary. Dorothy Cunningham born 1919 and died 2017. She lived in Arcadia 1959-2017 and wrote about her adventures and local social events. In March 1995, she was named Arcadia Woman of Achievement by AAUW (Association of American University Women).
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Dorothy Cunningham "Around Arcadia" columns 1991-2010
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 130
Shelf Number
Shelf H25
Item ID
493AF
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Youth Coordinating Council (2002-2009) aka Youth Services Coordinating Council

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Note: Youth Coordinating Council existed from 2002-2009 according to paper files kept by Carolyn Garner-Reagan, who retired as library director in 2011. 1. Arcadia Youth Master Plan Action Plan 2. City of Arcadia-Arcadia Unified School District Youth Master Plan Revision, February 21, 2002. 3. Yout…
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Note: Youth Coordinating Council existed from 2002-2009 according to paper files kept by Carolyn Garner-Reagan, who retired as library director in 2011.
1. Arcadia Youth Master Plan Action Plan
2. City of Arcadia-Arcadia Unified School District Youth Master Plan Revision, February 21, 2002.
3. Youth Services Coordinating Council proposed calendar for 2002-2003. Proposed meetings every other month (September, November, January, March, May, skipping October, February, April, no meetings in December or June).
4. Youth Coordinating Council meeting minutes September 24, 2002.
5. Youth Services Coordinating Council agenda, November 19, 2002.
6. Youth Services Coordinating Council, November 19, 2002, report from Arcadia Unified School District.
7. Youth Services Report submitted by Jessica L. Anderson, Youth Services Supervisor and David A. Lewis, Director of Recreation and Community Services, November 4, 2003.
8. Outdated copy of "The Small Book of Big Issues for Arcadia Parents" that was going to be updated by Youth Coordinating Council and documentation on its progress. A table of contents was written by 2005, but we do not have the completed version.
9. Arcadia Unified School District & City of Arcadia Youth Master Plan Youth Activities Survey, a report by The Pulliam Group. March 21, 2001. Survey respondents were elementary school parents, middle school parents, and middle school students.
10.City of Arcadia and Arcadia Unified School District Joint Meeting, August 31, 2004. Youth Master Plan Implementation Update.
11. City of Arcadia and Arcadia Unified School District Youth Master Plan Update. January, 2007.
12. Youth Services Coordinating Council agenda and reports, January 22, 2009.
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Youth Coordinating Council (2002-2009) aka Youth Services Coordinating Council
Item ID
295AF
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City Council-Elections

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1. "Municipal candidates answer." Arcadia Tribune, March 22, 1964. 2. "Seven candidates for." Arcadia Tribune, March 27, 1966. 3. "Arcadia Council candidates." Arcadia Tribune, March 29, 1970. 4. "Candidates air views." Arcadia Tribune, February 28, 1974. 5. "Rhetoric and issues." Arcadia News…
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1. "Municipal candidates answer." Arcadia Tribune, March 22, 1964.
2. "Seven candidates for." Arcadia Tribune, March 27, 1966.
3. "Arcadia Council candidates." Arcadia Tribune, March 29, 1970.
4. "Candidates air views." Arcadia Tribune, February 28, 1974.
5. "Rhetoric and issues." Arcadia News Post, March 22, 1974.
6. "Candidates respond." Arcadia Tribune series, March through April 1974.
7. "Voters' suspense." Arcadia Tribune, April 7, 1974.
8. "Arcadia Council candidates." Daily News Post, April 5, 1974.
9. "CRA still major issue." Arcadia Tribune, March 24, 1974.
10. "Fate of renewal plan." Los Angeles Times, April 7, 1974.
11. "Arcadia election fails to decide." Los Angeles Times, April 11, 1974.
12. "Gilb, Saelid, Lauber." Arcadia Tribune, April 11, 1974.
13. "Four city council." Arcadia Tribune, April 8, 1976.
14. "Pelligrino banks on business experience." Arcadia Tribune, February 23, 1978.
15. "Johanna Hofer calls." "Youngest candidate." Two news clips on the same page, February 16, 1978.
16. "Protecting Arcadia environment." Arcadia Tribune, February 19, 1978.
17. "Few issues seen." Arcadia Tribune, February 12, 1978.
18. "Local control threatened." Arcadia Tribune, February 9, 1978.
19. "Charles E. Gilb, incumbent." Campaign brochure, April 11, 1978.
20. "Gilb, Saelid, Pelligrino sweep election." Arcadia Tribune, April 13, 1978.
21. "How they voted." Arcadia Tribune, April 16, 1978.
22. "Tabulation by precincts." General Municipal Election, April 8, 1980.
23. "Candidates Leroy K. Speirs and Steven A Worsley." Information sheet prepared for three candidates, March 1982.
24. Sample ballot for General Election for April 13, 1982.
25. Campaign flyer for David Hannah for April 1982 election.
26. "Election '82 Candidate Profiles." Arcadia Tribune, March 22, 1982. (Two copies.)
27. "Vote April 11th Chivetta." 1978 campaign brochure.
28. Campaign brochures for Chivetta, April 8, 1980 election.
29. Campaign brochures for Chivetta, April 13, 1982 election.
30. Campaign brochures for Roger Chandler, April 1986.
31. "Local election - last of a two part series." Pasadena Star News, April 7, 1988, page A-6.
32. "Focus on the candidates (for two city council openings-candidates were James Brewer, Patrick Gibson, Dennis Lojeski and Bob Margett. Running for City Clerk were June Alford and Lisa Tomchuk)." Arcadia Tribune, March 15, 1992.
33. 1964 Arcadia City Council election results. Council control of the library was the key issue as the result of a controversy over the book, "The Last Temptation of Christ." Robert J. Considine and George Forman were elected. Pasadena Star News, April 15, 1964. n.p.
34. "Valley Cities Now Await Elections. Contest at Arcadia." Elections for four city council seats. Candidates are A.N. Multer, John Bottonia (misprint, should be Bottema), John Walshe, S.V. Schermerhorn, Harry A. Link, J.M. Caldwell, J.A. Carlin and H.A. Seaman. News Clipping, Pasadena Star News, Saturday, April 12, 1930.
35. "Warm Contest Decided at Arcadia." In a close race, John Bottema is winner over Mayor A.N. Multer for a two-year council term. Harry A. Link, H.A. Seaman and John M. Walshe were elected to four-year terms. News clipping, Pasadena Star News, Tuesday, April 15, 1930, page 22.
36. "Mayor Multer After Letter Writer."Post office authorities are investigating a letter, signed by a fictitious person with a post office box, that attacks Mayor Multer and praises opponent John Bottema in the heated city council elections. News clipping, Pasadena Star News, Friday, April 11, 1930, page 17.
37. City of Arcadia General Municipal Election - April 8, 2008, summary report. Official election results. For the two city council seats, Roger Chandler received 2737 votes, Gary Kovacic received 2927 votes, and George Leung-Chu Young received 750 votes. James H. Barrows received 2646 votes for City Clerk. Other voter statistics given.
38. City of Arcadia Sample Ballot and Voter Information Pamphlet, General Municipal Election, Tuesday, April 8, 2008. With candidate biographies and statements from Roger Chandler, George Leung-Chu, Gary Kovacic.
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City Council-Elections
Item ID
58AF
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City Council (1903-1970)

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1. "Harry A. Link." News clip, circa 1933? 2. "Henry A. Seaman." News clip, circa 1933? 3. "Mayor named by Arcadia's new Council (Earl Busse)." Pasadena Star News, circa 1934? 4. "Final rites held (William Millard)." Arcadia Tribune, November 11, 1965. 5. "Services for Mr. Kennett (Raymond Ken…
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1. "Harry A. Link." News clip, circa 1933?
2. "Henry A. Seaman." News clip, circa 1933?
3. "Mayor named by Arcadia's new Council (Earl Busse)." Pasadena Star News, circa 1934?
4. "Final rites held (William Millard)." Arcadia Tribune, November 11, 1965.
5. "Services for Mr. Kennett (Raymond Kennett)." News clip, circa 1960s.
6. "Former Mayor Stocker (James A. Stocker)." Arcadia Tribune, September 22, 1968.
7. "Death takes Jess Balser." Arcadia Tribune, January 7, 1968.
8. "Arcadia's elected officials." News Post photo, March 13, 1969.
9. Photo of Mayor and Councilmen, Arcadia City Newsletter, November 1968.
10. "Mrs. Emma Hainer." Circa 1933?
11. "Shall Arcadia be plunged into turmoil." News clip, June 8, 1934.
12. "Arcadia's future is in hands." News clip, March 3, 1934.
13. "Rancher Baldwin placed cronies on early council." Arcadia Tribune, January 12, 1978.
14. "Board of Trustee Presidents and Mayors of the City of Arcadia, 1903-1980. (Board changed to City Council in 1928)." List prepared by City Clerk Christine Van Maanen, February 1987.
15. "'Lucky' was City's first Mayor, 1903." News clip, undated.
16. "History of officials of the City of Arcadia, 1903-1986." Prepared by City Clerk Christine Van Maanen, 1987.
17. "Arcadia mayor is selected by Council (John M. Walshe)." Pasadena Star News, April 22, 1940.
18. "Warm contest decided at Arcadia." Pasadena Star News, April 15, 1940.
19. Councilman quits track job in Arcadia bookie scandal - Hoffman resigns and suspensions of policemen at the same time, Lieutenants Edwin Kiem and Joe Filkas. Independent, January 26, 1938. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936 - January 1, 1939, Arcadia Historical Society.
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City Council (1903-1970)
Item ID
54AF
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City Council (1970-1979)

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1. "Floretta Lauber is dedicated." Arcadia Tribune, August 30, 1973. 2. "Mayor and City Council." Arcadia City Newsletter, Spring 1976. 3. "Jack Saelid elected." Arcadia City Newsletter, Spring 1977. 4. "Gilb family sells stock." Pasadena Star News, July 19, 1978. 5. "Strub says Gilb acts in A…
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1. "Floretta Lauber is dedicated." Arcadia Tribune, August 30, 1973.
2. "Mayor and City Council." Arcadia City Newsletter, Spring 1976.
3. "Jack Saelid elected." Arcadia City Newsletter, Spring 1977.
4. "Gilb family sells stock." Pasadena Star News, July 19, 1978.
5. "Strub says Gilb acts in Arcadia's best interests." Pasadena Star News, July 22, 1978.
6. "Children, seniors, new Mayor Bob Margett's priorities." Arcadia Tribune, April 19, 1979.
7. "Board of Trustee Presidents and Mayors of the City of Arcadia, 1903-1980. (Board changed to City Council in 1928)." List prepared by City Clerk Christine Van Maanen, February 1987.
8. "History of officials of the City of Arcadia, 1903-1986." Prepared by City Clerk Christine Van Maanen, 1987.
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City Council (1970-1979)
Item ID
55AF
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City Council (1980-1989)

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1. "Pellegrino named Mayor." Arcadia Highlander, April 24, 1985. 2. "Mary Young takes her turn at helm as Arcadia's second woman Mayor." Arcadia Highlander, April 23, 1986. 3. Mayor Charles Gilb's invitation to fourteenth annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast April 1, 1988.
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1. "Pellegrino named Mayor." Arcadia Highlander, April 24, 1985.
2. "Mary Young takes her turn at helm as Arcadia's second woman Mayor." Arcadia Highlander, April 23, 1986.
3. Mayor Charles Gilb's invitation to fourteenth annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast April 1, 1988.
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City Council (1980-1989)
Item ID
56AF
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