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Schools - History (1880s - 1950)

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1. Where Arcadia children learn their R's. news photo and art on school district staff. 1933. 2. Arcadia's first school house. news photo, n.d. 3. Arcadia schools struggle to keep up with growth in community. 1903-E.J. Baldwin donated barn near Huntington Drive and South Santa Anita. First of…
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1. Where Arcadia children learn their R's. news photo and art on school district staff. 1933.
2. Arcadia's first school house. news photo, n.d.
3. Arcadia schools struggle to keep up with growth in community. 1903-E.J. Baldwin donated barn near Huntington Drive and South Santa Anita. First official school building in Arcadia was a two-room bungalow at First Avenue and California Street. Arcadia Tribune May 24, 1949.
4. Enrollment of 125 in schools. Arcadia Journal September 14, 1918.
5. Two-room bungalow called Arcadia's first official school building. news photo, n.d.
6. Original section of First Avenue School. news photo, n.d.
7. Historical society marks school site. news clip and photo October 3, 1963.
8. Profile of a city and its schools. History of Arcadia schools by D. Pinney April 1959.
9. Arcadia school old-timers to hold reunion. Los Angeles Times June 24, 1962.
10. One of the highlights of the 60th anniversary celebration of Arcadia. Arcadia Tribune photo and caption June 24, 1962.
11. Directory of Public Schools of Los Angeles County, CA. pages applicable to Arcadia November 1925.
12. Arcadia's first school on Falling Leaf Avenue. news photo and article August 4, 1933.
13. Arcadia completes fine grammar school. Arcadia Journal May 7, 1921.
14. Sierra Madre's early school days. TV news clip October 1973?
15. This painting of the original class of First Avenue School in Arcadia. Photo with identification of pupils attached. News-Post, n.d.
16. Presented in recognition of California Public Schools Week by Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. news clip, n.d. (circa 1948?)
17. Arcadia schools. page from San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930.
18. Arcadia's first back to school days. page from TV facts September 16, 1973? photo and text about first school.
19. Unique alumni group welcomes former Baldwin-era residents. Arcadia Tribune, n.d. (circa 1963)
20. Students, teachers, district meet and overcome obstacles. Arcadia Tribune September 14, 1978.
21. First Avenue class graduates before honored guests from first graduation. Arcadia Tribune June 16, 1946.
22. Queen City's schools: growth through the years. Arcadia Tribune May 18, 1978.
23. Ranch School. Note regarding school on the Lucky Baldwin ranch and number of pupils - 1880; taken from Carew, HISTORY OF PASADENA AND SAN GABRIEL VALLEY.
24. Mrs. Finley is teaching a school of 12 pupils in the new lodging house. news clip in a column in the San Gabriel Valley News entitled Santa Anita. May 9, 1878.
25. Arcadia Grammar School children win essay prizes. news clip regarding participation in essay contest sponsored by electrical industry of the U.S. 1924.
26. Closing School Days. Arcadia Journal June 21, 1919.
27. Program of musical given at San Joaquin School. Made from original owned by Adrian Winkler who participated in program May 27, 1924; received February 1981. (Arcadia School District Office knows nothing about this school as of January 1981, yet it is listed in the 1923 City Directory.)
28. Information from the 1923 City Directory regarding Santa Anita Grammar School in San Joaquin Street.
29. Lived here 60 years. Arcadia Tribune n.d. Regarding San Joaquin School.
30. Arcadia School District Chronology. received July 5, 1985.
31. Public Schools Week. Pamphlet with historic photos of schools April 21-25, 1975.
32. Arcadia City Schools Eighth Grade Graduation Exercises program June 13, 1924.
33. Auditor's Semi-Annual report for Santa Anita School District, six months ending December 31, 1890. photocopy courtesy Don Chapat.
34. same. Six months ending June 30, 1890.
35. State of California Teacher's Public School Register of Arcadia City School District, County of Los Angeles, California, 1901-1911. Includes records of attendance, teacher's reports, reports of classification and grading of pupils, visitors' records, list of apparatus and other school property, principal's reports, daily programs, and miscellaneous blank forms.
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Schools - History (1880s - 1950)
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Schools - History (1951-1990)

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1. The Cub. Booklet given to members of the graduating class of First Avenue School in 1956 from the print shop students. 2. Arcadia enrollment next fall set at 3800. Los Angeles Times April 2, 1951. 3. Board hears of impact on school housing needs of new construction. news clip, n.d. (circa…
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1. The Cub. Booklet given to members of the graduating class of First Avenue School in 1956 from the print shop students.
2. Arcadia enrollment next fall set at 3800. Los Angeles Times April 2, 1951.
3. Board hears of impact on school housing needs of new construction. news clip, n.d. (circa 1951-52).
4. Boom is consistent for schools. Arcadia Tribune August 16, 1973.
5. Arcadia Unified School District Newsletter, Fall 1981.
6. AUSD Newsletter, October 1983.
7. AUSD Information Data Sheet, February 1984.
8. "March in Arcadia Schools" 1986.
9. AUSD Newsletter , February 1986.
10. AUSD. A Report to the Community. June 1986.
11. AUSD Newsletter, October 1987.
12. AUSD Newsletter, November 1987.
13. AUSD. A Report to the Community. June 1987.
14. AUSD Newsletter April 1988.
15. AUSD Newsletter May 1988.
16. AUSD A Report to the Community. June 1988.
17. AUSD Newsletter, September 1988.
18. AUSD Newsletter, November 1988.
19. AUSD Information Sheet. January 1989.
20. AUSD Newsletter, February 1989.
21. AUSD Information Sheet, May 1989.
22. AUSD A Report to the Community. Summer 1990.
23. AUSD. Enrollment/Attendance report for the ninth school month - Item ILC.3. dated June 11, 1990.
24. AUSD. Arcadia High School English Curriculum - Grades 10/11 - Item IIA.1. dated June 25, 1990.
25. AUSD. Instructional Technology Plan. Item II.A.3. dated June 25, 1990.
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Schools - History (1951-1990)
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Schools - History (1991-2000)

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1. AUSD Newsletter, February 1991. 2. AUSD Information Sheet, May 1991. 3. AUSD. A Report to the Community. Summer 1991. 4. "Choice": a Fatal Attraction for the 1990's? Information sheet sent by Terry Towner, Superintendent, AUSD, February 1992. 5. AUSD Information Sheet, March 1992. 6. A…
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1. AUSD Newsletter, February 1991.
2. AUSD Information Sheet, May 1991.
3. AUSD. A Report to the Community. Summer 1991.
4. "Choice": a Fatal Attraction for the 1990's? Information sheet sent by Terry Towner, Superintendent, AUSD, February 1992.
5. AUSD Information Sheet, March 1992.
6. AUSD letter from C. Earl Davis, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services to area parents re School Bond Issue dated July 6, 1992.
7. Impact of the passage of Proposition 174 on the Arcadia Unified School District and resolution of the District Governing Board opposing passage of Proposition 174: the Voucher Initiative from Mary B. Dougherty, President. n.d. circa 1992.
8. AUSD Information sheet - Bond Issue Narrowly Defeated. dated October 1992.
9. Information letter from Terrence Towner, Superintendent, AUSD to parents regarding the 1992-93 school year.
10. AUSD Newsletter, December 1992.
11. AUSD Newsletter, February 1993.
12. Voters face decisions on education, leadership. Los Angeles Times April 18, 1993.
13. AUSD Newsletter, June 1993.
14. AUSD announcement of classified openings - Day-Care Assistant. dated July 29, 1993.
15. AUSD. A Report to the Community. Summer 1993.
16. AUSD. A Report to the Community. Summer 1995.
17. Schools give community a High School. Los Angeles Times March 28, 1993.
18. Announcement re: AUSD Home Page on the World Wide Web. March 1996.
19. Profile of AUSD. AUSD Homepage. March 4, 1996.
20. AUSD letter to parents for the 1993-94 school year with addresses, phone numbers, and a construction work schedule.
21. AUSD newsletter to parents for the 1994-95 school year.
22. Arcadia Festival of Bands calendar of events, 1994.
23. School system lures diverse group to Southwest Arcadia. Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley View. January 23, 1991. p. E3.
24. Flyer welcoming students to Arcadia High School Library after school. This was in response to the Arcadia Public Library closing on Fridays. March 1998.
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Schools - History (1991-2000)
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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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Schools-History-2021-2030

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1. Arcadia Unified named the best school district in Los Angeles County and the Los Angeles area and 4th best in California. Mountain View News, September 30, 2023.
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1. Arcadia Unified named the best school district in Los Angeles County and the Los Angeles area and 4th best in California. Mountain View News, September 30, 2023.
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Schools-History-2021-2030
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Personal Narratives (SEE ALSO - Oral History)

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1. "The Santa Anita Rancho." By Percy Bonebrake. Seven pages. 2. "Caminos - Pioneering with the Paynes (Dee M. Payne), 1907-1947." Published by the Arcadia Historical Society. 3. "Tales of Ben Benadum, Parts I, II and III." Arcadia Tribune August 11 and 14, 1968. 4. "From the notebook of Bruce …
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1. "The Santa Anita Rancho." By Percy Bonebrake. Seven pages.
2. "Caminos - Pioneering with the Paynes (Dee M. Payne), 1907-1947." Published by the Arcadia Historical Society.
3. "Tales of Ben Benadum, Parts I, II and III." Arcadia Tribune August 11 and 14, 1968.
4. "From the notebook of Bruce R. Wetmore, Part 1." No date, four pages.
5. "From the notebook of Bruce R. Wetmore, Part 2." No date, six pages.
6. Shiershke, R. M. - Family History. Beginning narration to be supplemented. Received July, 1978.
7. "Reminiscences of boyhood in Arcadia." Arcadia Tribune, September 21, 1978.
8. "Arcadia city father taps old memories (James A. Stoker)." Arcadia Tribune, August 10, 1967. Two copies.
9. "Arcadia 'just growed like little topsy' (R.H. Schwartzkopf)." Pasadena Star News, January 1950.
10. "Arcadian tells lot of history (Tom Hefferon)." Daily News Post, January 4, 1968.
11. "Ray Dorn, a key figure in Arcadia's life style." Arcadia Tribune, August 11, 1971.
12. Personal recollections of Ranelds Haag. Four page letter from Haag to cousin Alice Schrock, December 1982.
13. "R.H. Schwartzkopf: Pioneer Arcadia Developer." Three pages of conversation compiled by Nancy Hutton, while talking with subject, Summer 1954.
14. Personal recollections of Vera Van Houten Van Iwaarden, November 1980.
15. Personal recollections of Laura Kreutzkamp Belden, daughter of Arcadia Santa Fe Railway agent, 1909-1915. Two pages from an interview with Pat McAdam, November 1980.
16. Interview with Gladys Daniels (Mrs. Albert) conducted by Pat McAdam, February 13, 1981.
17. Recollections of Adrian Winkler as told to Pat McAdam, January 1981.
18. Recollections of Grace Cook, daughter of Jim Duff. News article, no date.
19. Miscellaneous recollections of Arcadia residents during the 1920's. One page of excerpts from long oral interviews conducted by high school students. Use proper names indicated on this page to look up other files on these individuals.
20. Background of Carl Ettensperger, owner of a dairy originally on Sixth and Valnett, circa 1920. Information given by his daughter-in-law, May 1981.
21. Anonymous recollections from the 1930's and 1940's.
22. Recollections of Ava Fickling/ Letter written by subject circa 1966-1967 regarding her father's life and work as foreman of the Lucky Baldwin Rancho.
23. Recollections of Harriet Jordan Mooney. Letter written by subject to Pat McAdam, April 7, 1982.
24. Recollections of Reid Greer, December 1981.
25. Letter from Leon F. Case dated November 12, 2000. With computer enhanced pictures from Leon Case's childhood in Arcadia, with some captions: images of Leon Case at Santa Anita Motor Inn, children on horseback, his mother in 1944.
26. Musings by Jerry Selmer, an article from the Friends of the Library newsletter "Among Friends," Feb-Mar 2010, about Santa Anita Park as a 'relocation center' during World War II. Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese.
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Personal Narratives (SEE ALSO - Oral History)
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Schools - High Schools - Arcadia High School

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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 …
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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.
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Schools - High Schools - Arcadia High School
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Schools - High Schools - Arcadia High School - Reunion Books

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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…
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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.
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Schools - High Schools - Arcadia High School - Reunion Books
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Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow school newspaper

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Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow school newspaper vol. 21 (1972-1973), vol. 27 (1978-1979), vol. 28 (1979-1980), vol. 36 (1987-1988).
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Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow school newspaper vol. 21 (1972-1973), vol. 27 (1978-1979), vol. 28 (1979-1980), vol. 36 (1987-1988).
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Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow school newspaper
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Basement
Box Number
Box 127
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Shelf H12
Item ID
440AF
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Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow school newspaper

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Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow school newspaper vol. 21 (1972-1973) (6 copies)
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Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow school newspaper vol. 21 (1972-1973) (6 copies)
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Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow school newspaper
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Basement
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Box 128
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Shelf H12
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441AF
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VHS Videotapes - Arcadia High School

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VHS VIDEOTAPES- ARCADIA HIGH SCHOOL Marching Band/Orchestra/Auxiliary Guard 1. TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS December 7, 1991 2. DOWN UNDER – Trip to Australia 1991 3. SPRING SHOW – 1991 4. 25th ANNIVERSARY SPAGHETTI DINNER (No date)
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VHS VIDEOTAPES- ARCADIA HIGH SCHOOL Marching Band/Orchestra/Auxiliary Guard 1. TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS December 7, 1991 2. DOWN UNDER – Trip to Australia 1991 3. SPRING SHOW – 1991 4. 25th ANNIVERSARY SPAGHETTI DINNER (No date)
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VHS Videotapes - Arcadia High School
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 93
Shelf Number
Shelf C6
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399AF
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Schools - High Schools - Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte

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1. Lay corner stone for this fine high school tomorrow. News photo and caption, n,d, (circa 1926?) - completed 1928. 2. Fifty-Seventh Annual Commencement Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte High School, June 1951. Last commencement for combined high school. 3. Arcadia students had been attending high sc…
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1. Lay corner stone for this fine high school tomorrow. News photo and caption, n,d, (circa 1926?) - completed 1928.
2. Fifty-Seventh Annual Commencement Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte High School, June 1951. Last commencement for combined high school.
3. Arcadia students had been attending high school in Monrovia since 1920. History of Monrovia City High School by Thelma Thompson, former English teacher there.
4. Union High School at Monrovia. Photo and caption from rotogravure section of early Los Angeles Times (?) , n.d.
5. The Wildcat. Copy of school paper dated November 5, 1943. Gift received June 1980.
6. Copy of mid-year graduation program and commencement, January 28, 1943. Copied from the original loaned by Vera Van Houten Iwaaden in September 1980.
7. Help Arcadia Get Justice. Copy of hand bill for Arcadians opposing bond election for funds for a unified district. States that Arcadians pay a disproportionate amount - 41% of taxes with only 80 pupils in school against 330 from Monrovia and 25 from Duarte. April 1923.
8. Bulletin and Catalogue of Information, 1937. Copied from original in Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, p.101.
9. The Foothill School Bulletin, February 1938. Copied from original in Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, p.99.
10. The Foothill School Bulletin, January 1939. Copied from the original in Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #3.
11. The High School Bulletin, April 1940. Copied from original in Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, p.91.
12. Directory of Schools 1937-38. Copied from the original in Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, p.97.
13. Parent-Teacher Association of Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte High School annual dues envelope for 50 cents c/o Lorna Frey. (Found in the American Rose Annual for 1948)
14. Girls Physical Education Department towel receipt dated January 24, 1944.
15. Welcome to High School, map of the school and The Merit System. 3pgs
16. MAD Forty Year Reunion book for class of 1948. 2 copies
17. Monrovia Arcadia Duarte High School Catalog of Information dated January 11, 1944.
18. MAD Wildcats . Three decals (transfers). c. 1943
19. MAD Information for New Girls. c. 1944.
20. Notepad and stationery pages of "The Wildcat" school newspaper.
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Arcadia (City) History

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1. A walk along Arcadia's "Main Street." 1880's -1920. A six page tour with maps. By Susan Kasten March, 1989. 2. "Arcadia gets publicity." News clip, 1927. Details of what a "racy" town Arcadia was. 3. "Arcadia: prestige city where it's a pleasure to live." Arcadia Tribune, June 17, 1970. 4.…
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1. A walk along Arcadia's "Main Street." 1880's -1920. A six page tour with maps. By Susan Kasten March, 1989.
2. "Arcadia gets publicity." News clip, 1927. Details of what a "racy" town Arcadia was.
3. "Arcadia: prestige city where it's a pleasure to live." Arcadia Tribune, June 17, 1970.
4. "Steady growth marks Arcadia's 70 years." Arcadia Tribune, August 16, 1973, birthday edition.
5. Arcadia Diamond Jubilee Souvenir edition. 48 page tabloid size edition, September 14, 1978.
6. "Arcadia ready for boom on 32nd anniversary." Copy of anniversary issue, August 2, 1935.
7. History of City of Arcadia officials, 1903-1986. Compiled by Christine Van Maanen.
8. A Brief History of Arcadia, CA. Courtesy of: Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, by Christine Van Maanen, City Clerk of Arcadia, 1956-1988. Retrieved from Internet, http://www.wemweb.com/traveler/towns/33arcadi/history.html on July 28, 2005.
9. City of Arcadia - general information. Prepared by the Office of the City Clerk, February, 2007.
10. History of Officials 1903-2008. Prepared by the Office of the City Clerk. 2 copies.
11. Memories of Arcadia: Mr. Mayor, a name to remember, Arcadia Weekly, September 18, 2003. Article by Charles Cooper, history of mayors, city managers, city council, clerk.
12. History of Officials 1903-2016, Prepared by the Office of the City Clerk.
13. Background of Arcadia including: Reid Granted Rancho Santa Anita, Rancho Sold to Dalton, The Baldwin Era, Arcadia Incorporated, Death of Lucky Baldwin, Ross Field World War I, the Twenties, Thirties, and Forties, Arcadia Today, Arcadia Post Office, Arcadia Public Library, Arcadia Community Coordinating Council, Arcadia Schools. Copied from The Historical Volume and Reference Works, Los Angeles County, Vol. 3 (1964).
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Schools - High Schools - Monrovia High School

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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…
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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.
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Schools - High Schools - Monrovia High School
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Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow student newspaper

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Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow student newspaper, bound volumes. Volume 21, 1972-1973; Volume 24, 1974-1975; Volume 25, 1976-1977; Volume 26, 1977-1978. Duplicates in basement in unnumbered boxes.
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Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow student newspaper, bound volumes. Volume 21, 1972-1973; Volume 24, 1974-1975; Volume 25, 1976-1977; Volume 26, 1977-1978. Duplicates in basement in unnumbered boxes.
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Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow student newspaper
Location
History Room
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Box 113A
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Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow student newspaper, bound volumes. Volume 27, 1978-1979; Volume 28, 1979-1980; Volume 29, 1980-1981; Volume 31, 1982-1983; Volume 36, 1987-1988. Duplicates in basement in unnumbered boxes. The following are at the Arcadia Historical Museum: Volume 19, 1970-1971; Vo…
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Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow student newspaper, bound volumes. Volume 27, 1978-1979; Volume 28, 1979-1980; Volume 29, 1980-1981; Volume 31, 1982-1983; Volume 36, 1987-1988. Duplicates in basement in unnumbered boxes. The following are at the Arcadia Historical Museum: Volume 19, 1970-1971; Volume 20, 1971-1972; Volume 21, 1972-1973; Volume 22, 1973-1974; Volume 23, 1974-1975; Volume 24, 1975-1976; Volume 25, 1976-1977; Volume 26, 1977-1978; Volume 27, 1978-1979; Volume 28, 1979-1980; Volume 29, 1980-1981; Volume 30, 1981-1982; Volume 31, 1982-1983; Volume 32, 1983-1984; Volume 33, 1984-1985; Volume 35, 1986-1987; Volume 36, 1987-1988
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Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow student newspaper
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History Room
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Box 113B
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Arcadia (City) History (1903-1920)

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1. "Incorporation motives and movements." Six pages from the book _How the Cities Grew_ by R. Bigger and J.D. Kitchen. 2. "Facts about Arcadia." Pasadena Courier, January 1967. 3. "Baldwin heirs unite to make Arcadia." Lamanda Park Herald, April 7, 1916. 4. "Memories of old Arcadia paper." Arca…
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1. "Incorporation motives and movements." Six pages from the book _How the Cities Grew_ by R. Bigger and J.D. Kitchen.
2. "Facts about Arcadia." Pasadena Courier, January 1967.
3. "Baldwin heirs unite to make Arcadia." Lamanda Park Herald, April 7, 1916.
4. "Memories of old Arcadia paper." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1934.
5. Board of Trustees (now called City Council) meeting minutes at which the sale of liquor was banned. April 15, 1912.
6. "Colorful past of early Arcadia." News clip, circa 1950.
7. "In the good old days of Arcadia." A column of tid-bits from an Arcadia bulletin, circa 1904 as published in a news clip, circa 1950.
8. Copy of certification of incorporation approval given by the Board of Supervisors, August 4, 1903, issued by C.F. Curry, Secretary of State, California.
9. "Early day visitors found Arcadia to be ..." Arcadia Tribune, January 5, 1978.
10. "Supervisors see 'Arcadia'." Los Angeles Times, May 17, 1903, part 3, page 1. Mentions strong opposition to incorporation plans.
11. "Dave Lundberg's research finds Lucky was protector." Arcadia Tribune, May 11, 1967. Based on information from a April 26, 1906 news story.
12. "Indians, rustlers haunt city street." Arcadia Tribune, July 17, 1968.
13. "Baldwin purchased Rancho, planted trees along drive." Daily News Post, February 15, 1962.
14. "Bill of fare fair." News clip, circa 1950.
15. Site of First Avenue where library was located and early view of Santa Anita. Copy of news photo, circa 1950.
16. "First wheels, then ponies go round." Daily News Post, January 30, 1962.
17. "Early Baldwin pastures." Two copies of photos, circa 1960. One pastoral scene, one showing early Baldwin pastures.
18. Baldwin store and Clara Villa photos. Copies from newspaper, March 23, 1950.
19. "Arcadia named after Grecian pastoral village." News clip, circa 1950. (Another copy is in file Arcadia -Name)
20. "Arcadia once was wide open." News clip, circa 1950.
21. "Longtime resident recalls dairy farm." Iowa Dairy. Arcadia Tribune, January 26, 1964.
22. "Arcadia." Arcadia Journal, June 21, 1919. Full-length, double column article listing approximately 36 good points about the town.
23. "Lucky Baldwin wants the Board of Supervisors to empower him." Los Angeles Times, May 17, 1903.
24. "By the overwhelming vote of 35 yeas, nays none, the City of Arcadia..." News clip, July 28, 1903.
25. City of Arcadia letterhead. Circa 1910+? Copy of original from Gert Daniels. Acquired February 1981.
26. See reference to a Veelox of the Los Angeles Times, July 28, 1903. Reporting on incorporation vote. Copy attached. "Nary a 'nay' has Arcadia. Unanimous voting in Lucky Baldwin's town. Nearly all candidates served as officers of election. Legality of incorporation to be contested--'mayor' plans race track."
27. "Arcadia gets publicity: how many residents of Arcadia now remember." Copied for an article in Mr. Green's scrapbook. Circa 1927.
28. "Downtown group paces growth of shopping district." News clip, undated.
29. "Story of 'Lucky' Baldwin ... one of our most colorful pioneers." Unknown source. (Other copies in file - Baldwin, Elias J. "Lucky").
30. Copy of the Seal of the Board of Supervisors regarding the incorporation of the City of Arcadia, August 13, 1903.
31. "Bridge sighs stir Arcadia." Los Angeles Times November 22, 1907.
32. Memo from the Office of the City Attorney, dated September 26, 2002, establishing the official City of Arcadia date of incorporation as August 5, 1903.
33. Copy of City of Arcadia incorporation papers. Petition to the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors, signed by Elias J. Baldwin and at least 50 qualified electors. Dated June 22, 1903.
34. Copy of City of Arcadia incorporation papers. "In Re Incorporation of the City of Arcadia, and Election of Officers." Establishes boundaries of city. Copy of certification of incorporation approval given by the Board of Supervisors, August 4, 1903, issued by C.F. Curry, Secretary of State, California.
35. Lucky Baldwin proud monarch of queerest of little kingdoms: "We aren't going to have any worse town than we can help," says the despot of Arcadia--American gambling principality to be born this month. Los Angeles Times, November 3, 1907.
36. Nary a 'nay' has Arcadia. Unanimous voting in Lucky Baldwin's town. Nearly all candidates served as officers of election. Legality of incorporation to be contested--"Mayor" plans race track. Los Angeles Times, July 28, 1903.
37. Army lays siege to Lucky Baldwin's projected private city. Census takers indicate 200 Mexicans and 22 Chinese on Baldwin's ranch. Los Angeles Times, May 20, 1903.
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Arcadia (City) History (1920-1930)

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1. "Arcadia." San Gabriel Valley Monthly, April 1928. By J.E. Roacher, Secretary of Chamber of Commerce. 2. "Arcadia." San Gabriel Valley Monthly, July/August 1928. By Jessie O. Stewart. 3. "Arcadia." San Gabriel Valley Monthly, May/June 1928. By Jessie O. Stewart. 4. "Arcadia from another's…
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1. "Arcadia." San Gabriel Valley Monthly, April 1928. By J.E. Roacher, Secretary of Chamber of Commerce.
2. "Arcadia." San Gabriel Valley Monthly, July/August 1928. By Jessie O. Stewart.
3. "Arcadia." San Gabriel Valley Monthly, May/June 1928. By Jessie O. Stewart.
4. "Arcadia from another's view." News clip, June 1921. By H.W. Patton.
5. "Arcadia has active year." News clip and photos, circa 1925. From the scrapbook of Alton Green.
6. "Our property cost $4,000." Information from Vera Van Iwaarden as to the cost of her families property in 1925. She also states which families were already settled in the area and which arrived later.
7. "Arcadia profile." Los Angeles Times - Real Estate section, April 10, 1924.
8. "Foothills have building spurt." Los Angeles Times - Real Estate section, July 1, 1923.
9. "Swan song of hobos being sung at old span." Pasadena Star News, October 27, 1929.
10. "Arcadia." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930. 15 pages.
11. "Arcadia tells lot of history." Daily News Post, January 4, 1968. Reports recollections of Tom Herreron, whose family came to Arcadia in 1921.
12. "Chicken farm run by Denmark Prince." Arcadia Tribune, July 24, 1968.
13. "El Monte, Arcadia, Duarte center of developments in farm and civic activity." Los Angeles Times - Real Estate section, August 10, 1924.
14. "Street dance band concert attracts throng." News clip, August 12, 1925.
15. "Arcadia in 1926." News panorama photo of First and Huntington, August 17, 1969.
16. "Arcadia, Southern California." Arcadia Chamber of Commerce brochure, 1928.
17. Arcadia in the 1920's, as remembered by Mrs. Seaquist. Hand-drawn map of various business establishments.
18. San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930. Full issue with same information as content #10 of this folder. Shelved in archives.
19. Los Angeles County Tax receipts for years 1921, 1922, and 1925-1926 of George W. Grandy.
20. Arcadia's Council puts ban on hogs. Pasadena Star News May 23, 1921.
21. Large List of Entries Being Made in Third Annual Fete Planned by Women in Arcadia. Exhibit of chrysanthemums and flowers and plants of all kinds at the Santa Anita Club. Entertainment includes a fun house, refreshment booths, a dark skinned palmist, various concessions and dancing. Also on same page: Giants' Pitcher Visits Arcadia. Fred Fitzsimmons of the New York Giants, noted "knuckleball" pitcher of the National League visits in-laws Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Borgers at 121 East Walnut Street, for the winter. He will assist his brother-in-law John Borger with raising fancy chickens here. Pasadena Star News, November 1, 1928.
22. Water Rages Down Santa Anita Wash in Arcadia, Flooding Homes. Photo with caption: This picture was taken yesterday at Colorado and Second Streets in Arcadia, showing the raging Santa Anita Wash which overflowed its channel, marooning some residents and forcing scores to leave their homes. News clipping, March 3, 1930.
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Arcadia (City) History (1920-1930)
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Arcadia (City) History (1930-1940)

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1. "Arcadia, Southern California." Copy of Arcadia City Directory, 1938. 2. Site of Santa Anita Golf Course, 1936. News photo and caption, February 22, 1967. On the reverse is an account of the development of the Golf Course. 3. Growth of Arcadia given by Ranch Santa Anita, Inc. Four pages of…
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1. "Arcadia, Southern California." Copy of Arcadia City Directory, 1938.
2. Site of Santa Anita Golf Course, 1936. News photo and caption, February 22, 1967. On the reverse is an account of the development of the Golf Course.
3. Growth of Arcadia given by Ranch Santa Anita, Inc. Four pages of news clippings, 1938.
4. "Three hundred 'extras' as film made." Arcadia Journal, September 23, 1930.
5. "Council asks for 2,000 days labor." Arcadia Journal, November 17, 1933.
6. "Santa Anita Recreation Center." Six pages by Mr. Treadwell detailing development of what is now Los Angeles County Park in Arcadia.
7. " A 'Lucky' break marks the start of success." Monrovia Newspost, February 16, 1963. Includes several photos of the 1930's.
8. News photo and clip of the Arcadia business districts, 1934.
9. "The Drive-In Market." Source unknown, 1934.
10. "Armistice Day, November 11, 1934." Arcadia Tribune supplement, September 14, 1978.
11. "Queen celebrates time of progress." Arcadia Tribune supplement, September 14, 1978.
12."Old newspaper brings back." Arcadia Tribune, September 26, 1974.
13. "PTA thrift shop does wonderful work." News clip and photos of volunteers, 1933.
14. "Mrs. Emma Hainer." News clip, 1933.
15. "Harry A. Link." News clip, 1933.
16. "Henry Seaman." News clip, 1933.
17. "Salaries of city officials for 1939." Arcadia Tribune, April 10, 1980.
18. "Summer homes in the hills of Uncle Sam." News clip, April 25, 1930. Describes the possibility of a road being put through the San Gabriels north of the city and availability of leasing summer cabin sites from the government.
19. "Post Office serves many patrons." News clip and photo of Postmaster J.V. Covell, 1934.
20. Walker's Bugle, January, 1934. Volume I, number 1. Small newspaper published by Bob and Jim Walker, owners of Walker's Bar-B-Q on Huntington Drive. Copied from the original owned by Bert Daniels, February 25, 1981.
21. "Carefree day to be staged here Sunday." Arcadia Tribune, May 20, 1937. Regarding huge barbecue held on the Rancho.
22. "Fiesta plans recall early California's joys." Los Angeles Times, May 22, 1937.
23. "Expect large crowd for natal affair." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1934.
24. Speech given to the Arcadia Historical Society on July 21, 1955 on the history of Arcadia from 1936 to 1955. Given by F. Wesley Davies of the Chandler Syndicate, which purchased 1300 acres (approximately 47%) of Arcadia in 1936.
25. Transfer of Southland Forest Service Headquarters to 10-Acre Plant in Arcadia Under Way This Week. New warehouse site on Double Drive, Arcadia, will house and service $750,000 worth of machinery and supplies including tractors, trucks, steam shovels, and other equipment. Article contains photos. Caption reads: In the Pictures: Forestry Officials John Mirch, A.J. Mueller and Clyde Thyberg, left to right in top photo, directed construction of new Arcadia plant. Some of tractors used in firefighting are shown in second scene in storage lot at Arcadia. Mechanical shops. Lower photo, for servicing equipment used out of new headquarters. Pasadena Star News, July 3, 1939.
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Arcadia (City) History (1940-1950)

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1. "The first year." Arcadia Bulletin, circa 1940. Article delineating progress in Arcadia. 2. "Arcadia has famous track -- and a lot more." Daily News, December 4, 1946. Article by Leslie Claypool describes city in a lengthy report. 3. "Controversy on location (of City Hall) raged for more tha…
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1. "The first year." Arcadia Bulletin, circa 1940. Article delineating progress in Arcadia.
2. "Arcadia has famous track -- and a lot more." Daily News, December 4, 1946. Article by Leslie Claypool describes city in a lengthy report.
3. "Controversy on location (of City Hall) raged for more than five years." Daily News Post, January 30, 1962. News photo and caption of City Hall built in 1948.
4. "One of the coldest nights in Southern California History." Los Angeles Herald Examiner, August 7, 1977. News photo and caption of 1949 weather milestone.
5. "Great years for Arcadia." Arcadia Tribune, January 1, 1948. Summary of 1947.
6. "Historic Santa Anita Tract deed delivered to County." Los Angeles Times, March 27, 1947, page 5.
7. "Something must be done." Arcadia Tribune, May 14, 1942. Article by Hal Roach describing great need for top sewer system.
8. "Chamber of Commerce group hears fine program." Arcadia Tribune, April 19, 1942. Summary of problems facing Arcadia as of April 1942.
9. "Nixon got early political start in Valley." Daily News Post, January 16, 1969. Interviews with people who remembered Nixon started career here.
10. Copy of #9.
11. "Literature on defense lines at library." Arcadia Tribune, April 2, 1942.
12. "Sewers or Cesspools." Four page fact book published by "pro" group regarding bond election of May 8, 1945.
13. Copies of programs given at Arcadia Christian Reform Church during war time. Includes program of V.E. Day Service.
14. "V .... ---" Mail
15. Speech given to the Arcadia Historical Society on July 21, 1955 on the history of Arcadia from 1936 to 1955. Given by F. Wesley Davies of the Chandler Syndicate, which purchased 1300 acres (approximately 47%) of Arcadia in 1936.
16. "Santa Anita's Flood Control Project Starts: completion of $33,000 job set before rain season." Pasadena Post, September 13, 1941. "County Plans to Strengthen Canyon Walls: work will start soon on improvements above Arcadia." Pasadena Post, August 24, 1941.
17. "Arcadia Council Slashes Tax Rate Two Cents." Pasadena Post, August 8, 1941.
18. "Developing Arcadia: Harry Chandler (with photo). Publisher of the Los Angeles Times, head of the Rancho Santa Anita developments in Arcadia. It is the Chandler group behind Arcadia's enormous building boom. And the boom is just starting." Monrovia Journal, January 4, no year given. And excerpt of a story about Elias J. Lucky Baldwin's employee Fisher, a young Black boy, who Baldwin convinced to move out west to work at his livery stable in San Francisco, after having been enslaved to a Mr. Butler.
19. Rising price of land astounds Arcadia (land near City Hall Civic Center on Huntington Drive that is occupied by a National Guard Armory), Los Angeles Times, June 12, 1986.
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