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Min Mey Chang, founder and principal of the Arcadia Chinese School is profiled. See also PSN March 18, 1993.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 17, 1993
Pages
p. 2 photo; Highlander section
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 17, 1993
Pages
p. 2 photo; Highlander section
Subjects
Schools, Private - Arcadia Chinese School
Chang, Min Mey
Item ID
224AN
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Newspaper Index
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The Arcadia Chinese School, now celebrating its 11th anniversary, is profiled.

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Newspaper
Star Tribune
Date
December 18, 1992
Pages
p. A-4 photo
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Star Tribune
Date
December 18, 1992
Pages
p. A-4 photo
Subjects
Schools, Private - Arcadia Chinese School
Item ID
301AN
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Newspaper Index
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Second of five articles about Asian immigrants concerns the differing cultural stresses that arise when East meets West. See hard copy in VF "Population" item #42.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 30, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 30, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Asian Americans
Asians
Immigrants
Population
Item ID
535AN
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The Chinese Cultural Promotion Center has recently been established by a group that plans to promote Chinese culture in the area. Dr. Sheng Chang, director of the new group, said the organization will hold a Chinese Cultural Festival once a year.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 26, 1987
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 26, 1987
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Chinese Cultural Promotion Center
Item ID
937AN
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Newspaper Index
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City of Arcadia officials will be traveling to China and Taiwan two two weeks to foster a sister-city relationship by meeting with local government officials there to learn more about government services, residential development and the culture in an effort to better serve Arcadia. More than 50% of Arcadia residents are of Chinese and Taiwanese heritage. The trip tentatively set for March 9-April 1 will cost an estimated $65,000 with $20,000 of it donated by Chinese companies. See VF Sister City.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 8, 2015
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
February 8, 2015
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia City Council--2010-2019
Beck, Tom
Companhia de Comercial Dingyuan Limitada
Sichuan Arrow Recovery Technology Company Ltd.
Sister City
Tay, Sho
Wuo, John
Item ID
34264AN
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Newspaper Index
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Westridge School is one of the first San Gabriel Valley private schools to offer Mandarin Chinese language classes. Parents and educators believe a knowledge of Chinese makes their students competitive in the marketplace. Arcadia High School already offers five Mandarin classes.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 22, 2007
Pages
p. News 1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 22, 2007
Pages
p. News 1
Subjects
Language classes
Curriculum
Mandarin Chinese
Westridge School
Item ID
30556AN
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Methodist Hospital of Southern California has been grappling with the cultural differences brought about by the influx of Chinese Americans to Arcadia surrounding communities.

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Pasadena Star News
Date
December 2, 1996
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
December 2, 1996
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Hospitals - Arcadia Methodist Hospital
Item ID
7981AN
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At a meeting of about 200 Anoakia School parents, directors of the school, which has operated on the former estate of Anita Baldwin for 48 years, explained the reasons the school wants to relocate after June 1990. Lowry McCaslin, who owns the property, wants to develop the 20 acre estate.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 22, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 22, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools, Private - Anoakia School
Item ID
3055AN
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Newspaper Index
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The Creative Academy of Learning, which has taken over Bonita Park Elementary School, is dedicated to helping physically and mentally disabled children.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 11, 1981
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 11, 1981
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools, Private - Creative Academy of Learning
Item ID
3062AN
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English is not the primary language for about one-third of Arcadia's students.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 28, 1991
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 28, 1991
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools
Item ID
2626AN
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Newspaper Index
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Schools - Private

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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, …
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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
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Beacon Media News Fall 2017 Education and Enrichment Guide of San Gabriel Valley K-12 private schools and educational resources including Barnhart School and Elite of Arcadia.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 26, 2017
Pages
p. 11-23
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 26, 2017
Pages
p. 11-23
Subjects
Private schools
Item ID
35187AN
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Photos and captions. Children celebrate Easter traditions at Arcadia Recreation Department Egg Hunt and Crazy Hat Parade, Kathy Kredel Nursey School at Arcadia Methodist Hospital and various other locations. Assisteen Auxiliary of the Assistance League of Arcadia decorate eggs for the Foundation for the Junior Blind in Los Angeles. See hard copy of newspaper in Box 51.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 26 , 1978
Pages
p. A6
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 26 , 1978
Pages
p. A6
Subjects
Anderson, Pam
Easter
Erikson, Kristin
Holidays
Hall, Steven
Johnson, Neal (Easter Bunny)
Laing, Kim
Raidy, Linda
Saunders, Susie
Turk, Jason
Turner, Pierce
Item ID
34139AN
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General information regarding The Montessori School

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 26, 1965 p. 1
September 9, 1965 p. 1
September 23, 1965 p. 1
January 11, 1968 p. 1
January 21, 1968 p. 2
January 28, 1968 p. 7
July 7, 1968 p. 1
September 2, 1970 p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 26, 1965 p. 1
September 9, 1965 p. 1
September 23, 1965 p. 1
January 11, 1968 p. 1
January 21, 1968 p. 2
January 28, 1968 p. 7
July 7, 1968 p. 1
September 2, 1970 p. 1
Subjects
Schools, Private - The Montessori School
Item ID
4236AN
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Newspaper Index
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Entrepreneur Kin Hui, CEO of Singpoli Capital Corp., unveiled North America's first Chinese language website exclusively devoted to the sport of horse racing. It is called YUPRacing.com. It features several Chinese language videos which showcase the beauty of Santa Anita Park and will take bets.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 11, 2013
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
December 11, 2013
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Horses and horse racing
Hui, Kin
Websites
Item ID
33898AN
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Anoakia School plans to relocate to another city. The Fire Department has cited the school with many violations in the past year. Last month the Department closed a group of 10 classrooms for being unsafe.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 11, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 11, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools, Private - Anoakia School
Item ID
3054AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Fire Chief Gerald Gardner says his department will recommend Anoakia School not be allowed to reopen this fall if safety deficiencies are not fixed. School owner Lowry McCaslin vows that everything will be taken care of.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 15, 1987
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 15, 1987
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools, Private - Anoakia School
Item ID
3052AN
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The Arcadia Christian School has leased the Santa Anita Elementary School which was closed due to declining enrollment. Article describes the school which expects 200 students this year ranging from pre-school through 8th grade.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 10, 1981
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 10, 1981
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
School, Private - Arcadia Christian School
Item ID
3060AN
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Newspaper Index
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The Anoakia School, soon to be renamed the Anita Oaks School, won a victory against staunch opponents of the relocation when the Duarte City Council unanimously approved the move to property owned by New Life Assembly of God Church.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 15, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 15, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools, Private - Anoakia School
Item ID
3058AN
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Newspaper Index
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The 49-year-old Anoakia School, facing a June deadline for relocation, has opted for local print advertising. Owner Lowry McCaslin apparently wants to develop the property at Foothill Blvd. and Baldwin Ave. However, the school also has numerous city fire code violations and a building that is not up to seismic standards. The school currently has 279 students from K-8th grade.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 24, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 24, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools, Private - Anoakia School
Item ID
3056AN
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Newspaper Index
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