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Arcadia Recreation Department program "How it's done." Four teenage boys in this photo. One has what appears to be an oxygen tank strapped to his back. He and the boy directly behind wear their hair in the "ducktail" style.

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Date: c. 1950s

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Date: c. 1950s

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Teenage boys

Physical Description: 4 1/2 x 5 1/2 b&w

ID: 1901

Collection: Photographs

Images

"100 Years of Good Health, Happiness, and Prosperity," Arcadia's float entry in the 2003 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Side view featuring the riders: Black Hawk pilot Capt. Jon Shafer and an unnamed Santa Anita Racetrack jockey.

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Date: January 1, 2003

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Date: January 1, 2003

Subjects: Tournament of Roses - Floats - 2003; Centennial Celebrations, 2003; Shafer, Jon (Capt.)

Physical Description: 5x7 color

ID: 1703

Collection: Photographs

Images

"100 Years of Good Health, Happiness, and Prosperity," Arcadia's float entry in the 2003 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Partial front and side view featuring the riders: Black Hawk pilot Capt. Jon Shafer and an unnamed Santa Anita Racetrack jockey.

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Date: January 1, 2003

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Date: January 1, 2003

Subjects: Tournament of Roses - Floats - 2003; Centennial Celebrations, 2003; Shafer, Jon (Capt.)

Physical Description: 5x7 color

ID: 1702

Collection: Photographs

Images

Looking across graduating class of Arcadia High School students on football field on campus. A back-drop and speakers platform has been set up on left side of photo. Parents and guests are on far side of graduating class. Graduation ceremony.

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Date: June 14, 1967

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Date: June 14, 1967

Subjects: Arcadia High School

Physical Description: 5x9 b&w

ID: 1037

Collection: Photographs

Images

Three people show off their pet birds (in cages) at the Arcadia Recreation Department Pet Show, with onlookers. Seated from L to R: unidentified, Bill Zogg (Arcadia High School football coach in 1957), Mariam Clarke (Arcadia High School teacher, see 1958 yearbook). Back of photo is stamped with "Arcadia Police Photo, August 6, 1956."

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Date: 1956

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Date: 1956

Subjects: Clarke, Mariam; Recreation Department Collection; Pets; Zogg, Bill

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1877

Collection: Photographs

Images

Photo shows Master of Ceremonies for the Diamond Jubilee Ball, Carl McIntire, talking to Mayor David Parry (only his back is visible).

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Date: September 30, 1978

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Date: September 30, 1978

Subjects: Centennial celebrations,etc.-Diamond Jubilee,1978-Ball; McIntire, Carl

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 752

Collection: Photographs

Images

"100 Years of Good Health, Happiness, and Prosperity," Arcadia's float entry in the 2003 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Side view showing the Queen Anne Cottage and peacock. Riders standing on ground, left to right: Black Hawk pilot, Captain Jon Shafer representing local service men and women; Nicholas Campbell, Dr. Bradford Hack, and Dawn Pejsar representing Methodist Hospital; Lane Barcham and Alison Chien representing local children.

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Date: January 1, 2003

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Date: January 1, 2003

Subjects: Tournament of Roses - Floats - 2003; Centennial Celebrations, 2003; Barcham, Lane; Campbell, Nicholas; Chien, Alison; Hack, Bradford (Dr.); Pejsar, Dawn; Shafer, Jon (Capt.)

Physical Description: 5x7 color

ID: 1700

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

Two men are shown shaking hands and holding a baseball trophy. The photograph is by Michael F. Wells Photography, 335 Arbolada Drive, Arcadia, CA (stamped on back).

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Date: unknown

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Date: unknown

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Awards; Baseball

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1922

Collection: Photographs

Images

American Institute of Architects, Southern California Chapter, held their Annual Hi-Jinks on Rancho Santa Anita. Photo shows baseball game in progress.

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Date: June 11, 1939

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Date: June 11, 1939

Subjects: Rancho Santa Anita

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1715

Collection: Photographs

Images

Schools - High Schools - Arcadia High School

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Contents: 1. High School commencement will never be like THAT again in Arcadia. Los Angeles Times July 1, 1965. 2. Where would the high school be located. news clip June 1, 1951. 3. How independent can you get? Brochure done of AUSD on independent study. 1968-69. 4. Arcadia High's Library among the …

Contents: 1. High School commencement will never be like THAT again in Arcadia. Los Angeles Times July 1, 1965.; 2. Where would the high school be located. news clip June 1, 1951.; 3. How independent can you get? Brochure done of AUSD on independent study. 1968-69.; 4. Arcadia High's Library among the best in California. News-Post February 25, 1969.; 5. 20th reunion of first graduating class. Arcadia Tribune June 25, 1975.; 6. What is independent study all about? Article by Dr. Donald W. Empey in JOURNAL OF SECONDARY EDUCATION. March 1968.; 7. Track management class is one of a kind. Arcadia Tribune March 24, 1977.; 8. Arcadia students learn operations of race track. Los Angeles Times January 25, 1976.; 9. Building AHS: questions, conflicts, decisions. Arcadia Tribune May 25, 1978.; 10. Arcadia High School - Class of '68. Mini yearbook published by class for 10th year reunion.; 11. Class of 1968 10th year reunion survey. Data on students 10 years after graduation gathered and reported by 1068 Alumni Committee.; 12. First Annual Commencement - June 16, 1955. Program with list of first graduating class.; 13. Arcadia High School Commencement - 1961. Program with listing of graduating class.; 14. Marching band madness. Article from SUNSET, October 1981, on marching band competition.; 15. Arcadia High Library to undergo upgrading. Los Angeles Times May 15, 1967.; 16. AHS Band ends thrill packed tour (at Eisenhower's inaugural parade). Arcadia Tribune January 24, 1957.; 17. Communities and high schools work to make graduation special, proms memorable - Arcadia. news clip from CALIFORNIANS FOR DRUG-FREE YOUTH, INC. September 1987.; 18. Arcadia Apache Football Program. 1992 Varsity Schedule.; 19. Invitation to dedication and open house of Arcadia High School J Building and Music Building. October 20, 1994.; 20. In school, a minority no longer. On many California campuses, Asian Americans now predominate. The change is evidence of an ethnic group moving into the mainstram. Article on changing ethnic mix at Arcadia High School. Asian population. Los Angeles Times December 26, 1995.; 21. Profile of Arcadia Unified School District. AUSD Home Page, World Wide Web. March 4, 1996.; 22. June 11, 1997 issue of Apache Pow Wow, listing 1997 graduates and articles about selected students.; 23. Arcadia High School commencement program June 12, 1998.; 24. AUSD Community News November 1997 regarding retention of "Apache" as school mascot.; 25. Arcadia High School Curriculum Guide 1999-2000.; 26. 2001-2002 profile of Arcadia High School. October 2001.; 27. Arcadia High School SAT Scores 1994-2001, 2001 Advanced Placement results, senior class National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists and commended students, GPA for 2000-2001 graduates, and college choices.; 28. Flyer for the new "Apache Pit" Arcadia Teen Center at the Arcadia High School. November, 2002.; 29. Arcadia Festival of Bands Band Review Map and schedule for 2002. (The 49th annual Festival of Bands hosted by the Arcadia High School Apache marching band held on November 16, 2002.); 30. 2002-2003 profile of Arcadia High School. October 2002.; 31. Arcadia High School SAT Scores 1997-2002, 2002 Advanced Placement results, senior class National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists and commended students, GPA for 2001-2002 graduates, and college choices.; 32. Letter by Lori Nelson, founding member of Alliance Against Racial Mascots, discussing the use of the Apache mascot at Arcadia High School. Pasadena Weekly, July 3, 2003, p. 4; 33. Letter from Christeen Taniguchi of Galvin Preservation Associates, dated May 15, 2007, requesting public comments and information regarding potential historical resources located within the Arcadia High School development project area. Enclosures include aerial map of the campus and layout of the campus with buildings marked for demolition.; 34. Arcadia High School 35th annual commencement program June 16, 1989.; 35. Program from the 55th Annual Arcadia Festival of Bands hosted by Arcadia High School, Dana, First Avenue, and Foothills Middle School, held on November 22, 2008.; 36. Arcadia High School 55th annual commencement program June 12, 2009 at Santa Anita Park.; 37. Arcadia High School "Choral Carousel" concert DVD, May 1, 2007. Director: Rolland A. Maxson, featuring Concert Choir, Treble Choir, Chanteurs, New Spirit. In the "Arcadia History Room Media Box."; 38. Arcadia High School-The Big Pow Wow XV-Choir concert DVD, March 20, 2009. Advanced Division with performances by Burbank High School, Burroughs High School, Brea Olinda High School, Hart High School, Glendora High School, Diamond Bar High School and Arcadia High School. AHS "New Spirit" choir (director Rollie Maxson, choreographer Doug La) performs songs, "I got the sun in the morning," "Will you love me tomorrow?" "Sugartime," "The Red Red Rose," "Sixties Chicks." AHS Chanteurs choir (director Rollie Maxson, choreographer Jessica Young) perform songs "Lullaby of Broadway," "When will I be loved," "We belong," "September in the rain," and "Johnny B. Goode." In the "Arcadia History Room Media Box."; 39. Arcadia High School graduation/commencement program, June 19, 1969.; 40. Orchesis, Arcadia High School presents Reverie: Visions of Sound, March 20 and 21, 1969. Dance performance program. 2 copies.; 41. Photo and caption. Members of the Apache Marching Band celebrate after their encore win at the Long Beach All Western Band Review in December. Arcadia Tribune, p. 1, December 26, 1974.; 42. 1966 Apaches prepare Arcadia reunion. Arcadia High School class of 1966 will hold their 45th class reunion at the Turf Club at Santa Anita Park. Photo from 1966 of AHS seniors posing with Model A Ford. The Weekly Star, October 16, 2011.; 43a and 43b. Arcadia High School Theatre Department programs from drama productions "Noises Off" November 3-7, 2009 and "Sordid Lives," November 16-20, 2010. Both directed by Steven Volpe.; 44. Orchesis Dance Company 2009-2010 program "Let the bass kick."; 45. No Apaches Down, Arcadia Apaches 2012. 2012 Football Season Program, with photos of Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshmen Teams.; 46. Arcadia High School Theatre Department presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! Director: Steven Volpe, Musical Director: Stephen Pu, Choreographers: Jia Huang and Liza Tedford; March 2012.; 47. "Arcadia High School dancers kick off spring show,"Weekly Star, April 21, 2013. Orchesis performs their spring dance show "My Lucky Strike" at the school's performing arts center.; 48. Jerry Herman High School Musical Theatre Awards of Los Angeles, May 19, 2013 at Pantages Theatre. Arcadia High School Theatre Department performed award-winning "The Drowsy Chaperone."; 49. Arcadia High School biology teacher Joan Stevens struggles to save the permaculture garden from being bulldozed. Stevens is working with district officials to turn the garden into an outdoor classroom. Pasadena Star News, p. A6, June 16, 2013.; 50. Open letter to Arcadia Community by school board members Cung Nguyen, Lori Phillipi, and Kay Kinsler, re: firing of Arcadia high School cross country coach James O'Brien. Pasadena Star News, p. A2, August 11, 2013.; 51. School recall targets issue open letter. Mountain Views News, August 17, 2013. Regarding the firing of Arcadia High School cross country coach Jim O'Brien, school board members Cung Nguyen, Lori Phillipi, and Kay Kinsler publish an open letter.; 52. A review of fired cross country coach James O'Brien's personnel file shows he was popular among parents and athletes, but clashed with administrators and another coach during his 17 year coaching career. From Pasadenastarnews.com, August 31, 2013. Retrieved October 19, 2013.; 53. Dr. Richard Cordano honored. A room in new Arcadia Performing Arts Center was dedicated to him. Mountain Views News, July 13, 2013.; 54. Arcadia High School has a new $4 million gym, paid for by Meaasure I. The original gym (1956) was completely renovated, with increased capacity to about 1,150 seats. Many of the gym's features are state of the art (motorized, telescopic bleachers, energy efficient lighting, air conditioning, new floor). Arcadia Weekly, p. 16, December 5, 2013.; 55. Arcadia High School receives prestigious gold medal ranking by U.S. news and World Report. Mountain Views News, April 26, 2014.; 56. Arcadia Festival of Bands, 50th anniversary program, 2003. Includes band review order of performance and some historical photos.; 57. Arcadia High School graduation 60th annual commencement program, June 11, 2014.; 58. Arcadia Festival of Bands, program from 2004 theme Salute to Our Hometown Heroes (Veterans, military, photos and biographies); program from 2005 theme Tradition of Excellence; program from 2006 theme Tradition of Excellence. Includes band review order of performance and photos.; 59. Several articles. Arcadia Apaches name use is challenged, Arcadia Weekly, September 11, 1997. More than a mascot. When a Native American group urged Arcadia High to stop using the Apache as a symbol, officials made it an educational issue to be studied--and decided by--the Student Council, Los Angeles Times, October 28, 1997. Apaches are here to stay, Arcadia Weekly, October 30, 1997. Indians will keep up pressure, high school will remain Apaches, two sides of the controversy, Arcadia Weekly, February 3, 2000. Apache band captures praise in Arizona while wearing new Apache-approved headdresses, Arcadia Weekly, September 7, 2000. Arcadia board reaffirms use of Apache name, Arcadia Weekly, March 30, 2000. Board wants to keep Apache name, opposes AB 2115, Arcadia Weekly, May 16, 2002. Arcadia City Council opposes tribal mascot bill, Arcadia Weekly, June 6, 2002. Decades-long debate over Arcadia High School's use of Apache imagery resurfaces, Arcadia Weekly, June 25, 2020. Former Mayor, students reflect on continuing controversy over Apache imagery use at Arcadia High School, Arcadia Weekly, July 2, 2020. District to reconsider Apaches as mascot amid online petition drive, Pasadena Star News, July 14, 2020.; 60. Rep. Judy Chu makes special speaking appearance at Arcadia High School, Arcadia Weekly, March 2, 2023. Representative Judy Chu (D-28), the first Chinese American woman ever elected to Congress, visited Arcadia High on February 3, 2023 to speak about gun control, abortion, and more.; 61. Arcadia High School Marching Band yearbook, 2008-2009.; 62. 70th annual Arcadia Festival of Bands set for Saturday. The parade's grand marshal is retired Arcadia Fire Department Capt. Neil Conrad. Arcadia Weekly, November 16, 2023.

Subjects: Schools - High Schools - Arcadia High School

Physical Description: 2 folders

Item ID: 218AF

Collection: Subject Files

Schools - High Schools - Monrovia High School

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Contents: 1. Thirty-second annual commencement - Monrovia High School, 1926. Copy of complete program, copied from original loaned by Adrian Winkler in January 1981. note: before M.A.D. was built, Arcadia students went to Monrovia H.S. 2. Monrovia High School history, from book The Schools in Our Town by…

Contents: 1. Thirty-second annual commencement - Monrovia High School, 1926. Copy of complete program, copied from original loaned by Adrian Winkler in January 1981. note: before M.A.D. was built, Arcadia students went to Monrovia H.S.; 2. Monrovia High School history, from book The Schools in Our Town by Monrovia Students Past and Present, edited by E. Louise Osbrink, including cover image and some history of M.A.D. High School (Monrovia Arcadia Duarte H.S.), 2004.

Subjects: Schools - High Schools - Monrovia High School

Item ID: 221AF

Collection: Subject Files

Flood damage on N. Santa Anita Avenue. A house is visible to the right and a person is standing with his/her back to the camera on the left. There are two sawhorses visible. The San Gabriel Mountains are seen in the background.

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Date: March 1954

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Date: March 1954

Subjects: Streets-Santa Anita Avenue; Floods

Physical Description: 3x4

ID: 1424

Collection: Photographs

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Schools - High Schools - Arcadia High School - Reunion Books

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Contents: 1. Class of 1970. 2. Class of 1971. 3. Class of 1980. 4. Class of 1968, 40 year reunion biography book, 2008 on DVD. See black box of discs labeled Arcadia History Room Media Box. 5. Class of 1969 Arcadia High School 10 year reunion book dated August 11, 1979. 6. Class of 1969 Arcadia High Schoo…

Contents: 1. Class of 1970.; 2. Class of 1971.; 3. Class of 1980.; 4. Class of 1968, 40 year reunion biography book, 2008 on DVD. See black box of discs labeled Arcadia History Room Media Box.; 5. Class of 1969 Arcadia High School 10 year reunion book dated August 11, 1979.; 6. Class of 1969 Arcadia High School 20 year reunion book.; 7. Class of 1957, Tenth anniversary reunion; 8. Class of 1957, Twentieth anniversary reunion; 9A. Class of 1957, fifty year reunion book. 9B. Class of 1957, fifty year reunion biographical sketches.

Subjects: Schools - High Schools - Arcadia High School - Reunion Books

Item ID: 219AF

Collection: Subject Files

Photo of Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin on the back of the joker of his specially designed playing cards. It is done as a montage with faces of black youngsters showing, as is a foot, and a hand. Across the card is printed Jolly Joker.

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Date: unknown

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Date: unknown

Subjects: Baldwin, Elias J. "Lucky"; Baldwin, Elias J. "Lucky"-Playing cards

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 501

Collection: Photographs

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Back ends of a fire truck and a police car (Pontiac) are seen on an unknown street. One police officer stands by his car with a civillian. Fire truck has hoses in use or that were used recently.

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Date: 1940s or 1950s

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Date: 1940s or 1950s

Subjects: Arcadia Fire Department; Arcadia Police

Physical Description: 8 x 10 b & w

ID: 1785

Collection: Photographs

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Schools - High Schools - Santa Anita Park Backside Continuation High School

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Contents: 1. Continuation High has backside, too. (Santa Anita Park Backside Continuation High School)

Contents: 1. Continuation High has backside, too. (Santa Anita Park Backside Continuation High School)

Subjects: Schools - High Schools - Santa Anita Park Backside Continuation High School

Item ID: 222AF

Collection: Subject Files

Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view was taken in the adult reading room, looking toward the circulation desk. A patron is sitting with his/her back to us. Globe lights.

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Date: February 1996

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Date: February 1996

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1408

Collection: Photographs

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View of Santa Anita Santa Fe railroad station. Shows horse and Buggy "stage" that says Sierra Madre on it. One man is seated in stage. A man with a vest has his hand on back of it. Lady stands by window of station.

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Date: c.1898

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Date: c.1898

Subjects: Railroads-Santa Anita Station

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 519

Collection: Photographs

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Brick wall on Campus Drive side of Arcadia High School that is in front of Administration Buildings. On the wall are metal letters, spelling Arcadia High School.

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Date: c.1965

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Date: c.1965

Subjects: Arcadia High School

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1147

Collection: Photographs

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Arcadia Recreation Department program "How it's done." Four teenage boys in this photo. One has what appears to be an oxygen tank strapped to his back. He and the boy directly behind wear their hair in the "ducktail" style.

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"100 Years of Good Health, Happiness, and Prosperity," Arcadia's float entry in the 2003 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Side view featuring the riders: Black Hawk pilot Capt. Jon Shafer and an unnamed Santa Anita Racetrack jockey.

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"100 Years of Good Health, Happiness, and Prosperity," Arcadia's float entry in the 2003 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Partial front and side view featuring the riders: Black Hawk pilot Capt. Jon Shafer and an unnamed Santa Anita Racetrack jockey.

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Looking across graduating class of Arcadia High School students on football field on campus. A back-drop and speakers platform has been set up on left side of photo. Parents and guests are on far side of graduating class. Graduation ceremony.

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Photo shows Master of Ceremonies for the Diamond Jubilee Ball, Carl McIntire, talking to Mayor David Parry (only his back is visible).

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Two men are shown shaking hands and holding a baseball trophy. The photograph is by Michael F. Wells Photography, 335 Arbolada Drive, Arcadia, CA (stamped on back).

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American Institute of Architects, Southern California Chapter, held their Annual Hi-Jinks on Rancho Santa Anita. Photo shows baseball game in progress.

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Flood damage on N. Santa Anita Avenue. A house is visible to the right and a person is standing with his/her back to the camera on the left. There are two sawhorses visible. The San Gabriel Mountains are seen in the background.

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Schools - High Schools - Arcadia High School - Reunion Books

Photo of Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin on the back of the joker of his specially designed playing cards. It is done as a montage with faces of black youngsters showing, as is a foot, and a hand. Across the card is printed Jolly Joker.

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Back ends of a fire truck and a police car (Pontiac) are seen on an unknown street. One police officer stands by his car with a civillian. Fire truck has hoses in use or that were used recently.

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Schools - High Schools - Santa Anita Park Backside Continuation High School

Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view was taken in the adult reading room, looking toward the circulation desk. A patron is sitting with his/her back to us. Globe lights.

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View of Santa Anita Santa Fe railroad station. Shows horse and Buggy "stage" that says Sierra Madre on it. One man is seated in stage. A man with a vest has his hand on back of it. Lady stands by window of station.

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Brick wall on Campus Drive side of Arcadia High School that is in front of Administration Buildings. On the wall are metal letters, spelling Arcadia High School.

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