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Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

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Newspaper articles, scrapbook, photograph, pamphlets.
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Newspaper articles, scrapbook, photograph, pamphlets.
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Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library
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Basement
Box Number
Box 007
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Shelf H3
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450AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

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"Boswell the Bookworm" Bookplate original artwork and copyright. 1963 Newspaper Clippings 1989 - 1993
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"Boswell the Bookworm" Bookplate original artwork and copyright. 1963 Newspaper Clippings 1989 - 1993
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Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library
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Basement
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Box 007A
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Shelf H3
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451AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

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Silent Auction Records, 1984 - 2005
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Silent Auction Records, 1984 - 2005
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Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library
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Basement
Box Number
Box 007B
Shelf Number
Shelf H3
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452AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

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Scrapbook, 1964-1971
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Scrapbook, 1964-1971
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Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library
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Basement
Box Number
Box 028
Shelf Number
Shelf H10
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477AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

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Scrapbook, 1956-1964 Scrapbook, 1972-1976
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Scrapbook, 1956-1964 Scrapbook, 1972-1976
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Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library
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Basement
Box Number
Box 029
Shelf Number
Shelf H10
Item ID
478AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

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Scrapbook, 1976-1985 Scrapbook, "Twice Told Tales," 10/6/61
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Scrapbook, 1976-1985 Scrapbook, "Twice Told Tales," 10/6/61
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Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 030
Shelf Number
Shelf H11
Item ID
479AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia-Library-Arcadia Public Library Foundation

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1. Letter to Arcadia Public Library Foundation from Internal Revenue Service approving federal income tax exemption under section 501(a) as an organization described in section 501(c)(3). Dated June 30, 1995. 2.Arcadia Public Library Foundation brochure from 2005, describing the foundation with don…
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1. Letter to Arcadia Public Library Foundation from Internal Revenue Service approving federal income tax exemption under section 501(a) as an organization described in section 501(c)(3). Dated June 30, 1995.
2.Arcadia Public Library Foundation brochure from 2005, describing the foundation with donation form.
3. "Opening minds to shape our future" brochure outlines the needs and goals of the Arcadia Public Library Foundation.
4. Arcadia Public Library Foundation letterhead.
5. Arcadia Public Library Foundation "Capital Campaign" brochure and form for donations, to fill needs associated with the library remodeling project. Circa 1995-1996.
6. Arcadia Public Library Foundation Patron Recognition luncheon, September 28, 1997.
7. Page from the library website about the Library Foundation with its goals and history. c. 2015. Note: The Foundation dissolved in 2016.
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Arcadia-Library-Arcadia Public Library Foundation
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287AF
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Subject Files
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Library-Special Services

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1. "Arcadia Public Library courier service." Arcadia Tribune, January 18, 1970. 2. "Book deliveries available for sick." News Post, October 14, 1970. 3. "Library facility provided for Friendship Club use." News clip, circa 1973. 4. "Library Friends serve shut-in patrons with courier program." Arcad…
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1. "Arcadia Public Library courier service." Arcadia Tribune, January 18, 1970.
2. "Book deliveries available for sick." News Post, October 14, 1970.
3. "Library facility provided for Friendship Club use." News clip, circa 1973.
4. "Library Friends serve shut-in patrons with courier program." Arcadia Tribune, February 1977.
5. "Library courier program aids shut-ins with books." News clip, February 1977.
6. "The history of our calendar." News photo, February 1977.
7. "Public Library services to the aging." Questionnaire filled out by Arcadia Public Library to Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan.
8. Survey of public library services available to homebound. California State Library, 1967.
9. "New programs move library to patients." Arcadia Tribune, January 22, 1967.
10. "Arcadia book services brighten patients' days." Pasadena Independent, March 1, 1967.
11. Arcadia Public Library flyer announcing services for people with special needs." December 1997.
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Library-Special Services
Item ID
146AF
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Subject Files
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Library-Children's Services

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1. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, signed by author Sid Fleischman. Dated January 31, 1979. 2. Letter to Children's Services staff Eva Swedstedt, signed by author Marguerite Henry. Dated June 10, 1975. 3. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, handwritten an…
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1. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, signed by author Sid Fleischman. Dated January 31, 1979.
2. Letter to Children's Services staff Eva Swedstedt, signed by author Marguerite Henry. Dated June 10, 1975.
3. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, handwritten and signed by author Bill Peet.
4. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, signed by author Ed Radlauer. Dated January 15, 1979.
5. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, signed by author Sonia Levitin. Dated May 22, 1981.
6. Letter to Children's Services signed by author Don Freeman.
7. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, signed by author Ruth Bornstein. Dated January 17, 1979.
8. Artwork on transparencies by Muriel Blaustein. 6 sheets.
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Library-Children's Services
Item ID
279AF
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Subject Files
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Library Employees

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1. "Two Arcadians join public library staff." Arcadia Tribune, January 26, 1947. 2. "Arcadia Library to expand department." Pasadena Star News, March 3, 1947. 3. "New assistant at Arcadia Public Library." News clip, undated. 4. "New librarian takes office." Monrovia News Post, September 24, 1948. 5…
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1. "Two Arcadians join public library staff." Arcadia Tribune, January 26, 1947.
2. "Arcadia Library to expand department." Pasadena Star News, March 3, 1947.
3. "New assistant at Arcadia Public Library." News clip, undated.
4. "New librarian takes office." Monrovia News Post, September 24, 1948.
5. "New head librarian returns from vacation through western Europe." Arcadia Tribune, September 26, 1948.
6. "Enjoys work in Arcadia." Arcadia Bulletin, August 20, 1949.
6a. "Arcadia Board names Grace Clark new head of city library." News clip, July 1953.
7. "Miss Eva Swedstedt has joined staff of the Arcadia Public Library as Children's Librarian." News clip, undated.
8. "Arcadia to hire librarian." News clip, undated. (Kent Ross)
9. "James Kirk resigns library post." Monrovia News Post, October 31, 1970.
10. "Arcadia Library staffers to review several books." News clip, November 1972.
11. "Christmas music to be played at Arcadia Library." News clip, December 1973.
12. "Helen Lawrence 'Most Valued Employee'." Arcadia Tribune, December 1975.
13. "Life in Stalin Russia ,'bad'." News Post, undated.
14. "Arcadia librarian moves closer to winning title." News Post, March 23, 1968.
15. "Librarian seeks state title." Pasadena Star News, March 14, 1968.
16. "Librarian earns honors." News Post, April 18, 1968.
17. "Arcadian second in librarian contest." Arcadia Tribune, April 21, 1968.
18. "Mrs. Vi Mahr in contest for California Librarian of the Year." Arcadia Tribune, March 24, 1968.
19. "Holiday book preview scheduled by Friends'." Arcadia News Post, November 5, 1971.
20. "Library staff to give reviews." News clip, November 1971.
21. "Employee of the Year honored - Betty Sprang." Arcadia News Post, March 31, 1971.
22. "Betty Sprang 'Library Employee of Year'." News clip, March 1971.
23. "Grace Clark to be named Library worker." Arcadia Tribune, April 12, 1970.
24. "National Library Week activities." Arcadia News Post, April 9, 1970.
25. "Judith Moore relates milestones in Library's 50 years of service." News Post, June 30, 1970.
26. "Woman 'falls' into library work at 16." Arcadia News Post, June 5, 1970.
27. "Judith Moore to retire as City Librarian - plans busy future." Arcadia Tribune, May 31, 1970.
28. "Judith Moore tells story of Library to Chamber of Commerce women." Arcadia Tribune, June 28, 1970.
29. "Helen Lawrence to give book review for Kappas." Arcadia Tribune, April 19, 1970.
30. "In case of earthquakes, she steadies chandeliers." Los Angeles Times, May 13, 1969.
31. "Helen Lawrence given library honor award." Arcadia Tribune, April 16, 1969.
32. "Mrs. Lawrence selected 'Library Employee of the Year'." News Post, April 10, 1969.
33. "Meet the 'Happy Booker'." News clip, undated.
34. "Jim Domney named head librarian." Arcadia Tribune, March 15, 1979.
35. "Area man tutors royalty." Arcadia News Post, April 27, 1971.
36. "Richard Miller is Library Director." Arcadia News Post, June 4, 1970.
37. "Arcadia librarian recalls new and deposed Cambodian rulers." Los Angeles Times, September 20, 1970.
38. "Richard Miller honored by Arcadia PTA Council." Arcadia Tribune, February 24, 1974.
39. List of Librarians of Arcadia Public Library, 1920-1978.
40. Interview with Kent Ross, City Librarian. Metro Monthly (MCLS Administrative Newsletter), November 1991.
41. Library employee struck by car dies. (Joan Hallett) Pasadena Star News December 23, 1999.
42. California Thoroughbred magazine, December 2000. Article written by Xia Chen, former Arcadia Public Library reference librarian, about the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Library located in Arcadia. Part I, p. 112.
43. California Thoroughbred magazine, January 2001. Article written by Xia Chen, former Arcadia Public Library reference librarian, about the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Library located in Arcadia. Part II, page 105.
44. Certificate of Appreciation presented to Kent Ross, City Librarian, for speaking at the Arcadia Lions Club on April 22, 1993.
45. "Arcadia to hire librarian." Kent Ross will join the staff of Arcadia Public Library as a reference librarian. c. August 1971.
46. "Domney cruises out of library." Jim Domney who has been head librarian for the past 11 years leaves Arcadia Public Library to work for Freighter World Cruises in Pasadena. His successor is Kent Ross. March 1990.
47. "Adventure beckons - Librarian James Domney cruises on to new job." Arcadia Tribune, March 4, 1990, page A-1.
48. "Interview - Twenty questions with Kent Ross." Metro Monthly, the Administrative Newsletter of the Metropolitan Cooperative Library System, Issue 27, November 1991.
49. Arcadia Library Board of Trustees appoints a new City Librarian. Janet Sporleder is the new City Librarian effective July 1, 2001. City of Arcadia press release, May 22, 2001.
50. Kent Ross retires after 30 years of service. Invitation to the retirement luncheon on June 28, 2001 for Kent Ross, City Librarian.
51. Board of Trustees card describing the Arcadia Public Library and listing qualifications required for applicants for a new Library Director. c. 1970.
52. Obituary and photograph of Muriel Anne Call, (DOD November 16, 2008). She worked in the Children's department for 15+ years. Call, Muriel Anne.
53. Church memorial service program celebrating the life of children's department employee Muriel Call, with insert of her photograph and obituary, dated December 6, 2008. Full name: Call, Muriel Anne Orozco.
54. In remembrance of Grace May Clark, September 20, 1912-April 24, 2009. Former librarian.
55. Tribute to Jackie Faust-Moreno (library director) by Scott Hettrick, retrieved from website http://arcadiasbest.com/2012/06/tribute-to-jackie-faust-moreno/ on June 6, 2012.
56. Faust-Moreno, Arcadia library director, dies. Pasadena Star News, p. A5, June 6, 2012.
57. In Loving Memory of Jackie Faust-Moreno, an announcement posted on the library website. Retrieved from library.ci.arcadia.ca.us on June 6, 2012.
58. Arcadia's new library director dies. Jackie Faust-Moreno. Arcadia Weekly, June 7, 2012, p. 1, 10.
59. Life remembered: In loving memory of Jackie Faust-Moreno. Arcadia Weekly, June 7, 2012, p. 22.
60. One page biography and memorial of Jackie Faust-Moreno, Director of Arcadia Public Library. Color photograph, June, 2012.
61. In memory of Laura Alexander, Library Technician II, DOD December 26, 2013. Posted at public service desks.
62. Janet Louise Mallen, 1953-2014 memorial service program. DOD June 22, 2014. She worked at the library about 30 years.
63. Director of the Library and Museum Mary Beth Hayes retires after 27 years. Arcadia Weekly, December 15, 2016.
64. New Arcadia Public Library & Museum Director Darlene Bradley Appointed, Mountain Views News, December 31, 2016.
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Library Employees
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141AF
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Arcadia Public Library

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Annual Reports. FY 1937/38 - 1964/65
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Annual Reports. FY 1937/38 - 1964/65
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Arcadia Public Library
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Basement
Box Number
Box 013
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Shelf H3
Item ID
454AF
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Arcadia Public Library

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Annual Reports. FY 1965/66 - 1982/83
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Annual Reports. FY 1965/66 - 1982/83
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Arcadia Public Library
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Basement
Box Number
Box 014
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Shelf H3
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455AF
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Arcadia Public Library

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Correspondence, annual reports, memoranda. 1924-1940
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Correspondence, annual reports, memoranda. 1924-1940
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Arcadia Public Library
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Basement
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Box 017
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Shelf H4
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459AF
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Arcadia Public Library

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Alphabetical record of library patrons c. 1928-1929
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Alphabetical record of library patrons c. 1928-1929
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Arcadia Public Library
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Basement
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Box 019
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Shelf H9
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472AF
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Arcadia Public Library

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Misc. photos of staff and Library at First and Wheeler Avenues, c. 1953-1955.
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Misc. photos of staff and Library at First and Wheeler Avenues, c. 1953-1955.
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Arcadia Public Library
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Basement
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Box 026
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Shelf H9
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474AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library

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Library Board Minute Books: 1. 1920-1926 2. 1927-July 24, 1939
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Library Board Minute Books: 1. 1920-1926 2. 1927-July 24, 1939
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Arcadia Public Library
Location
Basement
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Box 027
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Shelf H9
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475AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library

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Handwritten records of receipts maintained by Joan Hallett, 1981-February 2000. 1 ledger book. Handwritten records of adult additions and withdrawals. 1939-1990
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Handwritten records of receipts maintained by Joan Hallett, 1981-February 2000. 1 ledger book. Handwritten records of adult additions and withdrawals. 1939-1990
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Arcadia Public Library
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 038
Shelf Number
Shelf H11
Item ID
480AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library. Library Building Proposal, 1991

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Bond act regulations. Bond act-Program updates. Needs assessment and Building Program Jan. 17, 1991; Feb. 15, 1991; June 24, 1991.
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Bond act regulations. Bond act-Program updates. Needs assessment and Building Program Jan. 17, 1991; Feb. 15, 1991; June 24, 1991.
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Arcadia Public Library. Library Building Proposal, 1991
Location
Basement
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Box 001
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Shelf H2
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481AF
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Arcadia Public Library. Library Building Proposal, 1991

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Proposals not accepted. Consultants not accepted. Consultant-selection. Charles Walton Assoc. AIA, Inc.
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Proposals not accepted. Consultants not accepted. Consultant-selection. Charles Walton Assoc. AIA, Inc.
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Arcadia Public Library. Library Building Proposal, 1991
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Basement
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Box 002
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Shelf H2
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482AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library. Library Building Proposal, 1991

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Application files, reports. Final resolution. Administrative files, reports.
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Application files, reports. Final resolution. Administrative files, reports.
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Arcadia Public Library. Library Building Proposal, 1991
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Basement
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Box 003
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Shelf H2
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483AF
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Subject Files
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