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Schools - Private

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Contents: 1. Montessori School gains acceptance. Monrovia News-Post November 10, 1970. 2. Arcadia Parent Participation Nursery School. Brochure from school, n.d. 3. Maranantha: happiest Arcadia success story. news clip December 21, 1972. 4. The Moore Kiddieland Nursery School. Brochure from school, …

Contents: 1. Montessori School gains acceptance. Monrovia News-Post November 10, 1970.; 2. Arcadia Parent Participation Nursery School. Brochure from school, n.d.; 3. Maranantha: happiest Arcadia success story. news clip December 21, 1972.; 4. The Moore Kiddieland Nursery School. Brochure from school, n.d.; 5. The Ethel Barnhart School. Brochure from school, n.d.; 6. Barnhart School introduces new principal. San Gabriel Valley TV News September 25, 1973.; 7. Lie detector school attracts the world's seekers of truth. Arcadia Tribune October 6, 1977.; 8. Arcadia Chinese School and Cultural Center. Handbook for 1988-1989.; 9. Arcadia Christian School. Brochure from school. received May 1978.; 10. Carden of the Foothills yearbook 1977-78.; 11. The Carden curriculum. brochure from school 1978.; 12. Learning's a joy (regarding Mae Carden, founder of Carden Schools). Orange Coast Daily Pilot June 24, 1974.; 13. The Barnhart School. brochure from school, received June 1978.; 14. Arcadia has excellent private schools, as well as public schools. Arcadia Tribune June 1, 1978.; 15. Typewritten list of 20 private schools serving Arcadia. Prepared by Kathy Meacham, Childrens' Librarian 1981.; 16. Carden of the Foothills. Article from the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce News Bulletin October 1981 describing the school.; 17. Arcadia Friends Church Pre-School handbook. Booklet describing school and program. received September 1981.; 18. Arcadia Christian School. Information about school received September 1981.; 19. Church of the Good Shepherd Nursery School. Information about school received September 1981.; 20. Creative Academy of Learning. Brochure from school received September 1981.; 21. The Barnhart School. Brochure from school received September 1981.; 22. Playtime School. Brochure from school received September 1981.; 23. Sunset Preschool. Brochure from school received September 1981.; 24. Holly Oaks Christian Pre-School. Information sheet from school received September 1981.; 25. Child Development Center (Arcadia Presbyterian Church) Parent Handbook received September 1981.; 26. Pasadena City College Parent Participation Program. Two brochures regarding their programs received September 1981.; 27. Arcadia Montessori School. Information sheets from school received September 1981.; 28. B'nai Simcha Jewish Community Preschool. Brochure from school received September 1981.; 29. The Anoakia School. Brochure received September 1981.; 30. Anoakia School. Registration and tuition schedule. 1981.; 31. School for pet owners up a tree. Arcadia Tribune November 17, 1977.; 32. Anita Oaks School (formerly Anoakia School of Arcadia) flyer for summer enrichment session 1991.; 33. The Ethel Barnhart Day School booklet. Received August 11, 1970.; 34. Barnhart School is well-rounded. Pasadena Star News May 10, 1970.; 35. New name given to school (Ethel Barnhart School). Pasadena Star News September 3, 1969.; 36. Program and flyer on the Chinese Culture School of Los Angeles exhibition of Chinese traditional instruments and concert at the Arcadia Public Library. June/July 1999.; 37. Flyer about the Chinese Culture School of Los Angeles located in Arcadia and established in 1976 by Arcadia resident Professor Wen-hsiung Yen. February 26, 2000.; 38. Program and flyer for the 2001 Chinese Art and Culture Festival celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Chinese Culture School of Los Angeles. December 8, 2001.; 39. Program for the 2003 Chinese Art and Culture Festival. November 15, 2003.; 40. Chinese school in Arcadia helps maintain cultural ties. Article about Arcadia Chinese School, by Marina Milligan, Arcadia Tribune, May 7, 1989, p. A-1. See related series of 5 articles about 'new' Chinese population in Arcadia, in VF "Population."; 41. Advertisement for Anoakia Junior College and Flintridge School for Girls, 701 W. Foothill Blvd, Arcadia, CA. Los Angeles Times, August 30, 1942.; 42. Advertisement for Anoakia Flintridge School for Girls. 701 W. Foothill Blvd., Arcadia, CA. Winifred Howland Johnson, Principal. Description of school. Los Angeles Times, August 29, 1943.; 43. Newspaper ad for Moore Ranch School, 1625 S. Second Avenue, Arcadia, California. "For smaller retarded boys." Mary Roberts Moore. Los Angeles Times, August 27, 1933.; 44. Newspaper ad for Mrs. Mary Roberts Moore, a suburban home for problem children at 1623 S. Second Avenue, Arcadia, California. Los Angeles Times, August 25, 1929.; 45. Newspaper ad for Camp Arcadia, Moore Country School in Arcadia, California. Christian Science Monitor, April 29, 1937.; 46. By gads! This is history: Arcadia Christian School celebrates 70 years, by Michelle H. Lee, Mountain Views News, September 5, 2015.

Subjects: Schools - Private

Item ID: 227AF

Collection: Subject Files

Fire Department

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Contents: 1. "Volunteer firemen keep down City fire losses." Arcadia Tribune, 1939. 2. "Volunteer fire department big help." News clip, 1934. 3. "Way back when/colorful past." Arcadia Tribune, undated. 4. "Arcadia fire department early days." Arcadia Tribune, July 16, 1967, three part series. 5. "Fire d…

Contents: 1. "Volunteer firemen keep down City fire losses." Arcadia Tribune, 1939.; 2. "Volunteer fire department big help." News clip, 1934.; 3. "Way back when/colorful past." Arcadia Tribune, undated.; 4. "Arcadia fire department early days." Arcadia Tribune, July 16, 1967, three part series.; 5. "Fire department has come a long way." Arcadia News Post, February 20, 1969.; 6. "Mathematical fire administration." American City, December 1962, pages 80-81.; 7. "They're official now." Arcadia Tribune, November 1, 1973.; 8. "Technology updating rescue." Arcadia Tribune, August 30, 1973.; 9. "Four cities may share their fire calls." Los Angeles Times, August 9, 1973.; 10. "Firemen perform many." Arcadia Tribune, January 27, 1974.; 11. "Firemen snub final pay offer." Arcadia Tribune, June 30, 1974.; 12. "Paramedic program explained." Arcadia Tribune, October 7, 1973.; 13. "Emergency medical service." Publication by Arcadia Fire Department, received June 1978.; 14. "History and operation." Publication by Arcadia Fire Department, received June 1978.; 15. "Organization and working conditions." Publication by Arcadia Fire Department, received June 1978.; 16. "Three cities seek funds for joint fire station." Pasadena Star News, August 3, 1978.; 17. "Lesson an expensive one for City." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1978.; 18. "Margin of safety. A thrifty move." Arcadia Tribune, undated.; 19. "Chow time/dead ringer." Arcadia Tribune, undated.; 20. Articles in the Sierra Madre News - Arcadia Happenings section regarding Fire Prevention Week October 4-10, 1992, dated October 8, 1992.; 21. City of Arcadia Fire Code Findings, May 20, 1992.; 22. Invitation from the Arcadia City Council to a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fire Station No. 2, July 6, 1993.; 23. Invitation from the Arcadia City Council for the dedication of Fire Station No. 2, April 8, 1994. (MISSING 6/2003); 24. Program from the groundbreaking ceremony for Fire Station No. 2, July 6, 1993.; 25. Full page articles on the Arcadia Fire Department in the Sierra Madre News - Arcadia Happenings section, October 7, 1993.; 26. Program from the City of Arcadia Fire Station No. 2 dedication, April 8, 1994.; 27. Letter and pamphlet from the City of Arcadia Fire Department to Arcadia residents introducing the Voluntary Emergency Medical Subscription Program, circa 1994-1995. Discusses paramedic and ambulance coverage for $42 per year, per household.; 28. Memo from the Office of the City Manager to All Employees regarding the appointment of Fire Chief Ken Lavoie, October 24, 1996.; 29. "Fire Chief Jerry Gardner retires." Arcadia at a Glance, Fall 1996, page 3.; 30. Brochure for the Paramedic Membership Program of the City of Arcadia, circa 1990s.; 31. "New Fire Chief appointed (Ken Lavoie)." Arcadia Weekly, October 31, 1996, page 1.; 32. Invitation to the Arcadia Fire Department Change of Command Ceremony, November 18, 1996. Incoming Chief: Ken Lavoie. Outgoing Chief: Gerald R. Garner.; 33. Program from the Change of Command Ceremony, November 18, 1996. (two copies); 34. "Fire fighters donate puppet theater to library." Arcadia Weekly, January 13, 1997, page 2.; 35. "Arcadia Firefighters' Association join others in community project." Arcadia Weekly, January 16, 1997, page 3.; 36. "City of Arcadia Neighborhood Emergency Action Teams (N.E.A.T.) Program." Disaster preparedness pamphlet presented by the Arcadia Fire and Police Departments, 1996-1997.; 37. "Earthquake Preparedness Handbook." by the Arcadia Fire Department, 1996-1997.; 38. Program for Retirement Dinner for Fire Chief Kenneth Lavoie, dated April 11, 1998.; 39. Press release from the Office of the City Manager regarding the appointment of David R. Lugo, Jr. to the position of Fire Chief. April 1, 2002.; 40. Arcadia Fire Department Strategic Plan 2001. 49 page booklet with photos included. Developed July 2001.; 41. Invitation from the Arcadia Fire Department and Arcadia Firefighters' Association to the Arcadia Fire Department's First Annual Badge Pinning Ceremony and Luncheon on Thursday, January 23, 2003. Includes list of Honored Guests.; 42. Program for the City of Arcadia Fire Department and Arcadia Firefighters' Association First Annual Badge Pinning Ceremony and Luncheon on January 23, 2003.; 43. Arcadia Fire Department Annual Report, 2002 and 2006.; 44. Retiring Fire Chief David Lugo's letter of appreciation to fellow Arcadia employees, July 18, 2007.; 45. "Aloha, Chief Lugo!" Program from retirement dinner honoring David R. Lugo, Jr., Fire Chief. July 19, 2007.; 46. Arcadia firefighters honor 7 fallen NYC brothers: service commemorating the 10th anniversary of 9/11 paid special homage to firefighters from AFD's sister station in Brooklyn NY, who died in the terrorist attack. Arcadia Patch, September 11, 2011.; 47. City of Arcadia Fire Chief Tony Trabbie to retire April 30. Arcadia Weekly, April 24, 2014, p. 10.; 48. Tony L. Trabbie retirement luncheon invitation, April 29, 2014.; 49. Kurt Norwood named new fire chief for Arcadia, Arcadia Weekly, May 1, 2014.; 50. Arcadia Fire Department adds three to its ranks in annual pinning ceremony (Christopher Paladino, Nik Pheng, Chen Suen), The Sunday Star, February 6, 2005.; 51. Firefighters enlist in READ, the Arcadia Public Library's literacy poster campaign (Captain Mike Stratton, Don Smith), The Sunday Star, February 6, 2005.; 52. Several articles on Arcadia fire chiefs. Ken Lavoie, Arcadia Weekly, October 31, 1996. Arcadia's interim fire chief Jim Reed examines county proposal, Sierra Madre News, May 21, 1998. City has new fire chief Pete Bonano, Arcadia Weekly, July 1, 1999. New fire chief Bonano always wanted to be a fireman, Arcadia Weekly, July 29, 1999. Arcadia has new fire chief David R. Lugo, Arcadia Weekly, April 4, 2002. Arcadia prepared for fire season-chief David R. Lugo, Jr, Arcadia Weekly, May 23, 2002. City of Arcadia fire chief Tony Trabbie to retire April 30, Arcadia Weekly, April 24, 2014. Fire chief Kurt Norwood announces retirement, Arcadia Weekly, June 26, 2016 and Monrovia Views News, June 18, 2016. Farewell to the chief Kurt Norwood, Arcadia Weekly, June 30, 2016, Chief Michael E. Lang is the new Arcadia Fire Chief, Arcadia Weekly, July 7, 2016.; 53. Arcadia appoints Deputy Chief Barry Spriggs as Fire Chief. Spriggs is a 27-year veteran of the Arcadia Fire Department. He will succeed Fire Chief Michael Lang, who is leaving Arcadia Fire Departmen to serve as Fire Chief for the City of Manhattan Beach. Mountain Views News, p. 6, June 5, 2021.; 54. Arcadia Fire Department Annual Reports one sheet, double-sided. 2019 Annual Report, includes Arcadia Fire Department 2019 Information Sheet, one sheet, detailing various fire department statistics. 2020 Annual Report. 2021 Annual Report.; 55. Chen Suen Becomes the First Asian American Fire Chief in Arcadia. Assuming the reins from former chief Barry Spriggs who retired November 8 after 29 years of service. Pasadena Star News, November 15, 2022.; 56. Sound the Alarm! Flyer announcing celebration on November 7, 2022 of retirement of Fire Chief Barry Spriggs after 29 years of service with Arcadia Fire Department.; 57. Arcadia Fire Department launches new ambulance service. In addition to a new "Basic Life Support" ambulance, seven new ambulance operators were hired. Arcadia Weekly, p. 31, March 14, 2024. Includes official news release issued March 7, 2024 and color photo of seven new ambulance operators alongside Fire Chief Chen Suen.

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 91AF

Collection: Subject Files

Anoakia

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Contents: 1. "Famous Santa Anita Rancho." News clip, October 10, 1914. Original in archives. 2. "The building of an ideal California rancho." Out West, May/June, 1914. 3. "Anoakia - where no harm shall..." Pasadena Daily News, circa 1915? 4. "The art of Maynard Dixon." International Studio, May, 1915…

Contents: 1. "Famous Santa Anita Rancho." News clip, October 10, 1914. Original in archives.; 2. "The building of an ideal California rancho." Out West, May/June, 1914.; 3. "Anoakia - where no harm shall..." Pasadena Daily News, circa 1915?; 4. "The art of Maynard Dixon." International Studio, May, 1915.; 5. "Anoakia, home of Anita Baldwin." News clip, August 3, 1934.; 6. Santa Anita Rancho. Anoakia Breeding Farm Private Catalogue, 1916. Black cover. Two copies in Archives.; 7. Santa Anita Rancho Los Angeles County California Anita M. Baldwin. Original brochure (black cover with red Maltese cross) describing the animals and crops on Santa Anita Rancho. Photocopy of descriptive brochure.; 8. First annual sale of registered hogs. October 24, 1916. Original is missing from Archives since August 1987.; 9. "Fabulous estate converted into a school." Pasadena Star News, July 18, 1954.; 10. Anoakia - name. Handwritten card giving one opinion.; 11. "Anoakia property." News clip, January 19, 1975.; 12. Environmental impact report of development of property (DRAFT). November, 1975. 135+ pages.; 13. "Anoakia annexation." News clip, January 23, 1975.; 14. "Anita Baldwin's Arcadia estate." San Gabriel Valley Tribune, July 11, 1976.; 15. Rancho Village. Dinner-dance program given at Anoakia in 1975. Excellent floor plan and room description. Two copies.; 16. "Mundy mail." Arcadia Tribune, January 15, 1976.; 17. "Association to race." Arcadia Tribune, January 22, 1976.; 18. "Estate transformed to girl's school." Arcadia Tribune, September 4, 1941. Photocopy.; 19. Anoakia inventory. 1916. Copied from original at Huntington Library.; 20. Anoakia kennels. Letterhead, 1917.; 21. Anoakia stationery. Letterhead, 1921.; 22. Anita Baldwin purchases plants from the New York State Building at the Panama Pacific Exposition. San Francisco, 1915.; 23. 23a. Anoakia background. Spring, circa 1977. 23b. Anoakia Background, March 1, 1977, slight revision from 23a. 23c. Letter to Arcadia Historical Society from Lowry B. McCaslin January 19, 1977, with accompanying letter dated December 22, 1976 to the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, item 23d.; 24. "Anoakia: a quiet place 'where no harm shall befall'." Arcadia Tribune, July 6, 1978.; 25. "For all time." News photo of the Daughters of the American Revolution placing a historical marker. Arcadia Tribune, May 27, 1979.; 26. "Telegram adds another chapter to Baldwin saga." Arcadia Tribune, August 26, 1979.; 27. "Stately homes of California II: Anoakia," by Porter Garnett. Sunset Magazine, January 1914.; 28. "Will follow Italian types." Los Angeles Times, September 26, 1912, pt. 5, p. 26.; 29. "Unique among homes of America's rich." Los Angeles Times, September 21, 1913, pt. II, p. 7.; 30. Anoakia - Tiffany Catalog (light fixtures). No date. Copied from original owned by Lowry McCaslin, owner of Anoakia, 1991.; 31. Interview with secretary of Mr. Lowry McCaslin, owner of Anoakia beginning circa 1942. See also Oral History folder, item #8.; 32. "Report on the Anoakia property and mansion and its historical significance." Memorandum from Community Development Administrator Donna Butler to the Arcadia Mayor and City Council. December 6, 1994.; 33. Minutes of the Arcadia City Council, December 6, 1994. Approval of staff communication with owner Lowry McCaslin regarding the condition and historical significance of the Anoakia property.; 34. Letter to Lowry B. McCaslin, McCaslin Properties, February 21, 1995. City of Arcadia Development Services Department requested that a video and related photographs of Anoakia be included in the City's historical records.; 35. Obituary of Lowry B. McCaslin, owner of Anoakia since the 1940s. Los Angeles Times, August 11, 1995.; 36. "Plans for development force school from idyllic campus." Los Angeles Times (Home Edition), June 28, 1990 (on-line).; 37. Note - For information regarding Arthur B. Benton, Architect for Anoakia, see also Architects (Benton, Arthur B.) folder.; 38. Correspondence from Mark McCaslin to Arcadia City Council re: Anoakia property, dated June 13, 1996 and July 10, 1996.; 39. Program. Senior Ring Ceremony. Anoakia Hall. April 18, 1968.; 40. "The West on walls: Maynard Dixon and the McClaughry Murals," California State Library Foundation Bulletin. Summer 1998. several articles about Maynard Dixon murals being placed in the State Library.; 41. Arcadia City Planning Commission meeting minutes November 9, 1999 regarding the Anoakia estate.; 42. Anoakia Residential Planned Development - Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR), C.U.P. 99-004 and Vesting Tentative Map 52745. Staff Report for the Arcadia City Planning Commission prepared by the Development Services Department, November 9, 1999.; 43. Consideration of Final Map No. 52745 for the Anoakia Residential Planned Development Project at 701 West Foothill Boulevard. Staff Report to Mayor and City Council prepared by the Development Services Department. August 15, 2000.; 44. Two pages from Sotheby's Auction Catalog showing Tiffany light fixtures and hanging light from Anoakia. March 10, 2005 catalog pp. 94-95.; 45. Sotheby's 20th Century Decorative Arts catalog (in color), New York, March 10, 2005. See pages 94-95 for Tiffany light fixtures from Anita Baldwin's Anoakia estate.; 46. Color printout of a 1978 photograph, taken by Sandy Snider in 1978, of the fountain with dragon, originally located at Anoakia estate. Dragon was stolen, but fountain base (bowl) currently located at Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage.; 47. Wine Tasting at Anoakia, September 26, 1986. Copy of invitation from Friends of the Arcadia Public Library, description of various rooms inside Anoakia Mansion located at 758 Anoakia Lane, hand drawn map, Arcadia Library Association Wine Tasting Notes.

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 2 folders

Item ID: 8AF

Collection: Subject Files

Anoakia.

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Start Date: 1912

End Date: 1921

Contents: Anoakia, 715 North Baldwin Avenue. Site Plan 1912-1921

Start Date: 1912

End Date: 1921

Contents: Anoakia, 715 North Baldwin Avenue. Site Plan 1912-1921

Subjects: Anoakia.

Location: History Room

Box Number: Box 65

Shelf Number: Shelf E6

Item ID: 379AF

Collection: Subject Files

Anoakia Mansion (Anita Baldwin's Home)

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Contents: Anoakia Mansion (Anita Baldwin’s home) 701 W. Foothill Blvd, Arcadia, CA. Located at Foothill Blvd at Baldwin Ave., later became 78 Anoakia School (1941-1989)-permits (building, plumbing), correspondence, zoning from 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1980s.

Contents: Anoakia Mansion (Anita Baldwin’s home) 701 W. Foothill Blvd, Arcadia, CA. Located at Foothill Blvd at Baldwin Ave., later became 78 Anoakia School (1941-1989)-permits (building, plumbing), correspondence, zoning from 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1980s.

Subjects: Anoakia Mansion (Anita Baldwin's Home)

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 129

Shelf Number: Shelf H6

Item ID: 442AF

Collection: Subject Files

Water Department

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Contents: 1. Water official recalls Arcadia's dry years. News Post 7/21/70. 2. City of Arcadia Municipal Water Department - report of October 1959. 3. City of Arcadia Water Department brochure - June 1970. 4. Water Department. Information from City Newsletter - Summer 1974. 5. Local water system pass…

Contents: 1. Water official recalls Arcadia's dry years. News Post 7/21/70.; 2. City of Arcadia Municipal Water Department - report of October 1959.; 3. City of Arcadia Water Department brochure - June 1970.; 4. Water Department. Information from City Newsletter - Summer 1974.; 5. Local water system passes rigid test. Arcadia Tribune 1/24/74.; 6. Arcadia water rate still one of lowest in Valley. Information from City Newsletter - Fall 1976.; 7. Arcadia water safe. Arcadia Tribune 12/19/74.; 8. Arcadia water quality. Page from City Newsletter - 1976?; 9. City adopts water conservation plan. Page from City Newsletter - Fall 1977.; 10. No troubled waters here. Arcadia Tribune 12/1/77.; 11. City of Arcadia annual water report. 1974-75.; 12. Notice of public hearing on proposed water and sewer rates, January 19, 2016.

Subjects: Water Department

Item ID: 252AF

Collection: Subject Files

Public Works Department

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Contents: 1. City of Arcadia "Earth Day" newspaper insert. Instructions on how to handle used oil, sharps waste, conserve water, and energy saving tips. Circa 2010.

Contents: 1. City of Arcadia "Earth Day" newspaper insert. Instructions on how to handle used oil, sharps waste, conserve water, and energy saving tips. Circa 2010.

Subjects: Public Works Department

Item ID: 301AF

Collection: Subject Files

Children's Department Collection

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Contents: Summer Reading Club Scrapbook 1967-1979, in a burgundy binder. Contains procedures, photos, flyers, brochures, performers, bookworm. Blue scrapbook-clippings c. 1933-1994 Proposal for improvements Children's Services, submitted by E. Swedstedt, September 1975.

Contents: Summer Reading Club Scrapbook 1967-1979, in a burgundy binder. Contains procedures, photos, flyers, brochures, performers, bookworm.; Blue scrapbook-clippings c. 1933-1994; Proposal for improvements Children's Services, submitted by E. Swedstedt, September 1975.

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-Children's Department; Arcadia Public Library-Children's Services; Summer Reading Club; Summer Reading Program

Physical Description: One manila box

Location: Basement

Box Number: 134A

Shelf Number: H25

Item ID: 501AF

Collection: Subject Files

Children's Department Collection

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Contents: Manila folders-Photos 1980s-2000s, Polaroid photos 1990s, undated photos and Polaroids Individual folders-clippings and photos 1930-1999 Clippings 1994-1996 Misc. flyers, letters, undated clippings, etc.

Contents: Manila folders-Photos 1980s-2000s, Polaroid photos 1990s, undated photos and Polaroids; Individual folders-clippings and photos 1930-1999; Clippings 1994-1996; Misc. flyers, letters, undated clippings, etc.

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-Children's Department; Arcadia Public Library-Children's Services; Art programs; Cooking programs; Dinosaur programs; Halloween programs; Science programs; Valentine's Day programs

Physical Description: One blue box

Location: Basement

Box Number: 134B

Shelf Number: H25

Item ID: 502AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia Public Library Reference Department Statistics

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Contents: Arcadia Public Library Reference Department statistics handwritten in account books/journals. Number of reference questions received at the reference desk and by telephone. 1) July 1972-December 1989. 2) January 1990-June 2002. 3) July 2002-July 2011. 3. Arcadia Public Library Reference Department …

Contents: Arcadia Public Library Reference Department statistics handwritten in account books/journals. Number of reference questions received at the reference desk and by telephone. 1) July 1972-December 1989. 2) January 1990-June 2002. 3) July 2002-July 2011. 3. Arcadia Public Library Reference Department Procedure Manual, June 1994 in blue binder.

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library Reference Department Statistics

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 115

Shelf Number: Shelf H6

Item ID: 428AF

Collection: Subject Files

Recreation Department Peacock Buzz and Little League publications

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Contents: Recreation Department Fun Brochure, Peacock Buzz and Little League publications. Moved from Subject File “Recreation” on August 28, 2014. Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department brochure for the 2003 summer program. Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fall Fun brochure. Fall 2003.…

Contents: Recreation Department Fun Brochure, Peacock Buzz and Little League publications. Moved from Subject File “Recreation” on August 28, 2014.; Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department brochure for the 2003 summer program.; Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fall Fun brochure. Fall 2003. (First combined brochure from the Recreation and Community Services Department and the Library and Museum Services Department.) (2 copies); Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Winter Wonderland brochure. Winter 2003-2004. ( 2 copies); Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Winter Wonderland brochure, Winter 2004-2005.; Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun in the Sun brochure, Summer 2004.; Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fall Fun brochure, Fall 2004.; Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, Spring into Fun, Spring 2005.; Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, Fun in the Sun, Summer 2005.; Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, Fall Fun for Everyone, Fall 2005.; Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, Winter Wonderland, Winter 2005-2006.; Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, Spring into Fun, Spring 2006.; Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, Fun in the Sun, Summer 2006.; Arcadia American Little League Yearbook 2001.; Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, Jump into Fall, Fall 2006.; Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, Spring fun for everyone, Spring 2007. John Reuter dressed as Lucky Baldwin on cover.; Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, Fun in the Sun. Summer 2007.; Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, Fall Fun for Everyone, Fall 2007.; Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, Winter Wonderland! Winter 2007-2008.; Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, Spring Happenings, Spring 2008.; Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, "Summer Fun," Summer 2008.; Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, "Fall Fun for Everyone," Fall 2008.; Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, "Winter Wonderland," Winter 2006-2007.; Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, "Winter Fun," Winter 2008.; City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure with new name The Peacock Buzz. "Read," Spring 2009. Used to be known as the "fun brochure."; City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure The Peacock Buzz. Summer 2009.; City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure The Peacock Buzz. Fall 2009.; City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure The Peacock Buzz. Winter 2009.; City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure The Peacock Buzz. Spring 2010.; City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure The Peacock Buzz. Summer 2010.; City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure The Peacock Buzz. Fall 2010.; City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure The Peacock Buzz. Winter 2010-2011.; City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure The Peacock Buzz. Spring 2011.; City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure The Peacock Buzz. Summer 2011. City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure The Peacock Buzz. Fall 2011. City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure The Peacock Buzz. Winter 2011-2012. City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure The Peacock Buzz. Spring 2012. City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure The Peacock Buzz. Summer 2012. City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure The Peacock Buzz. Fall 2012. City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure The Peacock Buzz. Winter 2012-2013. City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure The Peacock Buzz. A) Spring 2013, B) Summer 2013, C) Fall 2013, D) Summer 2014, E) Winter 2013-2014.; City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure The Peacock Buzz. Fall 2014, Winter 2014-2015, Spring 2015, Summer 2015, Fall 2015, Winter 2015-2016, Spring 2016, Summer 2016, Fall 2016, Winter 2016-2017, Spring 2017, Summer 2017, Fall 2017 (September-December), Winter 2018 (January-March), Spring 2018 (April-June 2018), Summer 2018 (June-August 2018), Fall 2018 (September-December 2018), Winter 2019 (January-March 2019), Spring 2019 (April-June 2019), Summer 2019 (June-August 2019), Fall 2019 (September-December 2019). Moved from Subject File Recreation on June 21, 2021.

Subjects: Recreation Department Peacock Buzz and Little League publications; Fun Brochure

Physical Description: Box

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 122

Shelf Number: Shelf H6

Item ID: 435AF

Collection: Subject Files

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

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

Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow school newspaper

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Contents: Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow school newspaper vol. 21 (1972-1973), vol. 27 (1978-1979), vol. 28 (1979-1980), vol. 36 (1987-1988).

Contents: Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow school newspaper vol. 21 (1972-1973), vol. 27 (1978-1979), vol. 28 (1979-1980), vol. 36 (1987-1988).

Subjects: Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow school newspaper

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 127

Shelf Number: Shelf H12

Item ID: 440AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow school newspaper

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Contents: Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow school newspaper vol. 21 (1972-1973) (6 copies)

Contents: Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow school newspaper vol. 21 (1972-1973) (6 copies)

Subjects: Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow school newspaper

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 128

Shelf Number: Shelf H12

Item ID: 441AF

Collection: Subject Files

Balloon School

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Contents: 1. "Making charts of air currents." Arcadia Journal, June 21, 1919. 2. "Mercury Flights Through Cloudland (1917)." Advertising brochure for sightseeing flights. One of the attractions was the Balloon School. Copied from the original owned by Sid Platford. 3. "Veteran recalls balloon field." Ar…

Contents: 1. "Making charts of air currents." Arcadia Journal, June 21, 1919.; 2. "Mercury Flights Through Cloudland (1917)." Advertising brochure for sightseeing flights. One of the attractions was the Balloon School. Copied from the original owned by Sid Platford.; 3. "Veteran recalls balloon field." Arcadia Tribune, July 1, 1976, page 1.; 4. "Observation balloons ruled air." Arcadia Tribune, August 16, 1973.; 5. " 'Eyes of Army' look back." Los Angeles Times, September 30, 1966, Part II, page 1.; 6. "Veteran balloon pilots." Arcadia News-Post, September 29, 1966.; 7. Goddard correspondence, March 22, 1965; 8. "Gasbaggers reunion." Arcadia Tribune, October 2, 1966.; 9. "Eyes trained at Arcadia." Branding Iron, December 1962, reprint.; 10. "Eyes trained at Arcadia," by J.H. Richardson, in manuscript form.; 11. "Ross field wrecking rushed." Copies from Alton Green scrapbook.; 12. Balloon School personal account. 5 typed sheet.; 13. "C-2 is expected." Arcadia Journal, September 23, 1922.; 14. "History of Fort Omaha Balloon School. Copies from Omaha newspaper.; 15. "Show Ross Field return secured by Hoeppel." Arcadia Tribune, June 2, 1963.; 16. "Balloon corps veterans plan." Arcadia Tribune, September 18, 1966.; 17. "Earlier days in Los Angeles, about Woodrow Wilson, carrier pigeon." News clip, April 7, 1974.; 18. Corps member Cathcart's letter. June 30, 1964.; 19. "Earlier days in Los Angeles, about first all night observation trip." June 1969.; 20. Photos showing buildings, hospital, and balloons in the air. Arcadian Observer, December 21, 1918, page 19, 31, 60.; 21. "Panorama of our new school." Arcadian Observer, August 3, 1918.; 22. "The U.S. Army Balloon School." Arcadian Observer, September 1918, supplement.; 23. "Swimming pool and clubhouse." Arcadian Observer, September 1918, supplement.; 24. Correspondence from Akron-Summit County Public Library. Letter in reply to Balloon School information request, June 5, 1978.; 25. Correspondence from the Department of the Army. Letter in reply to Balloon School information request, June 13, 1978.; 26. Correspondence between Donald G. Cathcart and the City of Arcadia, 1964.; 27. Completion Report Number 1 covering construction of Army Balloon School, October 1, 1918. 40 pages. Purchased from National Archives in 1978.; 28. "Arcadia man recalls ballooning days." (Rudolph C. Shosted) Monrovia Journal, April 11, 1974. (Also in Arcadia Tribune, April 11, 1974, p. A2); 29. "Colonel W.N. Hensley, Jr., commanding." Arcadian Observer, September 1918, page 3.; 30. "Airships tracked enemy from Arcadia balloon base." Arcadia Tribune, January 26, 1978.; 31. Copies of photos with designation of various sections of base.; 32. "Major Max Fleischman." Arcadian Observer, October 5, 1918.; 33. "The Arcadia Balloon School, 1918." Western States Jewish Historical Quarterly, October 1980. Photo with lengthy caption.; 34. "Ross Field does fadeout." Los Angeles Times, November 15, 1933, Part I , page 6.; 35. "Close blind pig at once!" Hensley blind pigs is slang for speak easy or illegal operation, and referred to a need to clean them up if Balloon School is to be here. Arcadia Journal, June 8, 1918.; 36. "Arcadia will be aircraft center." Arcadia Journal, September 28, 1918.; 37. Correspondence regarding archival holdings on Balloon School in National Archives, June 16, 1978.; 38. The first all night observation trip.; 39. "Au revoir Col. Hensley." Arcadian Observer, September 1918, page 6.; 40. Recollection of Mr. John Milton Huston, stationed here at 21.; 41. "The post band." Arcadia Observer, November 9, 1918, page 6.; 42. "Balloons re-enter the wars." News clip, October 7, 1951, possibly from an Omaha publication.; 43. "Airborne 'elephants' once inhabited Arcadia's skies." Fedco Reporter, May 1988, by J.D. Carroll.; 44. "Observer." Arcadian Observer, September 1918, page 19.; 45. "New commander in charge of Arcadia." Arcadian Observer, January 4, 1919, page 8.; 46. "First American Balloon Officer to die in action." (Lt. Cleo J. Ross) Arcadian Observer, November 2, 1918, page 27.; 47. "Two balloon men killed by bomb." Arcadia Journal, September 28, 1918.; 48. "Balloon School awaits on order." Arcadia Journal, March 30, 1918.; 49. Sample of letterhead stationery from Balloon School.; 50. "L.A. Scene - The City then and now." Balloon School/Arcadia County Park. Los Angeles Times, December 20, 1993, page B3.; 51. "Officers to have a camp at Arcadia." Temple Times, June 26, 1924.; 52. "Pioneer 'Birdman' recalls balloon exploits in Pasadena area." Arcadia man won fame in flying dirigible. Pasadena Star News, March 16, 1952.; 53. "Ross Field use known June 1." News clip, May 8, 1929.; 54. " Ross Field bill voted by houses." News clip, March 4, 1933.; 55. "Ross Field Parks Project near vote by County leaders." Pasadena Star News, May 14, 1933.; 56. "Ross Field purchase is urged on Council." News clip, May 18, 1933.; 57. "Ross Field planned to become new park as County gets deed." News clip, August 1, 1935.; 58. "Ross Field betterment approved." News clip, August 2, 1935.; 59. "Ross Field to harbor zeppelin and Ross Field hangar leased as zeppelin assembling center." News clip, no date.; 60. "Air planes gather at Ross Field for zeppelin activities." News clip, May 22, 1929. "Pilots will be trained at Ross." News clip, May 22, 1929. "Light tests on way at Ross site." News clip, May 18, 1929.; 61. "U.S. returns Ross Field as sports center." News clip, June 11, 1935.; 62. "Army School Ross Field Project." News clip, June 24, 1930.; 63. "Park agreed at balloon field site." News clip, July 3, 1935.; 64. "$55,655 price decision near on Ross Field." News clip, May 17, 1933. "Senate passes Arcadia Bill." Los Angeles Times, 1933.; 65. "Set date for zeppelin to take air." News clip, May 28, 1929.; 66. "Dirigible's keel laid at Ross." News clip, May 20, 1929.; 67. "Group backs Ross Field measure." News clip, January 24, 1933.; 68. "Senate passes balloon camp land transfer." News clip, February 10, 1933.; 69. 1996 Heritage Calendar by Chino Valley Bank. Includes photos of U.S. Army Balloon Corp station.; 70. "Today and yesterday of the Arcadia Balloon School Field." Pasadena Star News, July 4, 1931.; 71. Copies of photos of Ray Walters, stationed at the Balloon School. Photo and article regarding the first annual picnic, June 1938.; 72. Copy of photo #186.; 73. "Army's biggest balloon school coming here." Los Angeles Times, March 13, 1916, Part II, page 1.; 74. First draft chapter on Ross Field, by Arcadia resident John Irwin.; 75. "Balloon Work Conditions Better, Y.M.C.A. Outpost is Established at Stocker Field, Officers Will Play Ball Tonight at Balloon Camp." Pasadena Star News, July 18, 1918.; 76. World War I Heroes Remembered : Cleo J. Ross. Written by Ken Hudnut. (Internet article); 77. California Aviation History : The Army Balloon School, Ross Field, Arcadia, California, by Richard DesChenes. From the California State Military Department, California Military Museum. http:www.militarymuseum.org/BalloonSch.html; 78. "Pasadena Public Library does bit for soldiers." Collection of books is provided for the military camp of the Seventh California regiment of guardsmen at Arcadia. Pasadena Star News, May 19, 1917, p. 13.; 79. Overseas Army nurse, Grace Thompson, has been assigned to the post hospital at the United States Army Balloon School at Arcadia. Pasadena Star News, May 21, 1919, p. 11; 80. "Heads For Camp in City." Thirty officers arrive from Fort Dodge, Iowa to take balloon duty in Arcadia. Many live in Arcadia. Lieutenant Colonel W.N. Hensley will host a dinner for his staff at Hotel Huntington. Pasadena Star News, Monday April 1, 1918.; 81. "Tents Erected at Balloon Campsite." Seven tents for thirty men from the United States Army signal corps have been erected on the site of the new balloon station on the Baldwin Ranch in Arcadia. Pasadena Star News, April 4, 1918.; 82. "May Give Up Camp Plans." Rumors from Washington say balloon station is not needed, decision will come soon, war department to meet with Los Angeles representatives. Pasadena Star News, April 9, 1918.; 83. "Sale of Ross Field is Vetoed." War Department's wire stops sale of Ross Field to any private individual or municipality, government will reserve tract for other training. Pasadena Star News, April 13, 1927.; 84. "Fire Plan Revision is Foresters' Job." Forest guards, patrolmen and registrars to complete training at Ross Field in Arcadia before fire season begins. Pasadena Star News clipping April 24, 1929.; 85. "Forest fire work to be given trial. Rangers to carry out training program." The annual forest rangers' training school will be in session for two days at Ross Field, Arcadia. Pasadena Star News clipping, April 30, 1929.; 86. Gallery Guide to Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum Exhibit, November 2005-January 2006. Exhibit called "War Department, Department of Military Aeronautics, Army Balloon School." Contains history of Balloon School.; 87. Named "Ross Field" for Lieutenant Cleo J. Ross, killed in France. The Atlanta Constitution, May 23, 1919.