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Museums-Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum

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Contents: 1. Lessons from history. Article describing the new museum building with floor plan and color photos. World Architecture, May 2002, page 44-50. (Magazine and color copy) 2. Arcadia Historical Museum. Article written in German. Bauwelt May 17, 2002. 3. Article describing the museum written …

Contents: 1. Lessons from history. Article describing the new museum building with floor plan and color photos. World Architecture, May 2002, page 44-50. (Magazine and color copy); 2. Arcadia Historical Museum. Article written in German. Bauwelt May 17, 2002.; 3. Article describing the museum written in both English and Japanese. Color and b/w photos. Architecture and Urbanism, 02:06 No. 381.; 4. Invitation from Arcadia Historical Society and Santa Anita Park for a wine and light supper with proceeds to benefit the Arcadia Historical Museum Building Fund. December 13, 1999. Digital graphic of new museum on front of invitation. Also 2nd copy of graphic photo.; 5. Needs Assessment Survey and Report. May 19, 1999. City of Arcadia, Arcadia Historical Museum, Arcadia Historical Society. Prepared by: Sparano + Mooney Architecture, Inc.; 6. "Museum Contractor Selected," City of Arcadia press release, August 2, 2000. Bid awarded to Van Nuys based BEGL Construction Co., Inc.; 7. "Museum dreams - Arcadia Historical Society fills larger building with its collected treasures. The Sunday Star, October 28, 2001, page 1-2. Article describing the Oct. 20th grand opening of the museum. Includes photo of Ruth and Charles Gilb.; 8. Press release dated August 7, 2002 announcing that the Arcadia Historical Museum will be joining museums around the nation in "Museums Celebrate America Freedoms: Joining Communities in a Day of Remembrance September 11." Details of the activities at the museum on September 11 are included.; 9. Color brochure on the museum with membership application. 2002.; 10. Invitation to the preview party for the grand opening of the museum, October 19, 2001. Given by the Arcadia Historical Society and the City of Arcadia. 11. Formal invitation to the Grand Opening Ceremony of the museum on Saturday, October 20, 2001.; 12. Local girl's Gold Award project to be part of Arcadia's September 11th Day of Remembrance at the Arcadia Historical Museum. Tiffany Tseng volunteers at the museum and photographed local residents and asked them to share their thoughts on America and September 11th. The Sunday Star, September 8, 2002, p.1.; 13. Grand Opening Ceremony program. October 20, 2001.; 14. Informal flyer from The Arcadia Historical Society and The City of Arcadia inviting people to the Grand Opening Ceremony of the museum on October 20, 2001.; 15. President's Message from CAMINOS, newsletter of the Arcadia Historical Society, welcoming the new curator, Maren (Marni) Hackley. Includes background information on her. January 2002.; 16. Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum postcard. "Have you visited the new Museum?" Orange crate label created by Anielka Gallo on front of postcard with address, days and hours open. 2002. (4 postcards); 17. Seabiscuit mania. Arcadia Historical Museum shows off items celebrating horse-racing icon. Sunday Star, August 17, 2003, page 1.; 18. Ruth & Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum, Long Range Plan 2006.; 19. Ruth & Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum general information on 9"x4" card. Shows Anoakia Fountain on front side and light fixture from Anoakia designed by Maynard Dixon on the back side.; 20. Gallery Guide to the "Army Balloon School" exhibit that ran November 2005 through January 2006.; 21. "Profiles in courage: veteran registry on display at Arcadia Museum." The Weekly Star, May 29, 2007. Curator Alycia Wood is in photograph.; 22. "A Trip Down Memory Lane...Salute to former Arcadia High School Educators" exhibit. Invitation to opening reception, February 7, 2006.; 23. Postcard for "A Trip Down Memory Lane...Stories by former Arcadia High School Educators," an Arcadia Historical Society Program, January 29, 2006.; 24. "Childhood Memories of Dolls" photo and caption of museum exhibit curated by Hwee-Ching Sinclair. Pasadena Star News, December 12, 2007, p. Local 2.; 25. Exhibit pays tribute to Tongva tribe, Weekly Star, a supplement to the Pasadena Star News, September 18, 2008. Museum exhibit is called Tongva: our voice, our history, our people.; 26. Celebrating 5 years, a Sunday Soiree, October 22, 2006 program, with museum's vision statement, mission statement, and goals. Lists names of Historical Museum Commission and Arcadia Historical Society Board. Timeline of recent Arcadia history from 1974-2006.; 27. Arcadia Historical Museum Foundation 10th anniversary celebration dinner program, October 9, 2011.; 28. Arcadia Historical Museum Foundation proposed Education Center leaflet, including artist's rendering, July 2010.; 29. Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum Map, undated.; 30. Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum postcard "Add your name to our donor tree." Donating a leaf starts at $250.; 31. 2009 Exhibit Calendar, including January through March 6, 2010.; 32. Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum two sided pamphlet, 9" x 4" cardstock with museum's mission, hours, parking, basic information. Undated.; 33. History of the Arcadia Museum (postcard size). No date.

Subjects: Museums-Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum

Item ID: 262AF

Collection: Subject Files

Museums-Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage

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Contents: 1. "Arcadia's own Anita Baldwin comes home to Gilb Museum," by Joan Schmidt, Mountain Views News, November 24, 2012. A new exhibit on Anita Baldwin at the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage is on display, featuring a beautiful, life-like "figure." With biographical information given by Sandy Snider. …

Contents: 1. "Arcadia's own Anita Baldwin comes home to Gilb Museum," by Joan Schmidt, Mountain Views News, November 24, 2012. A new exhibit on Anita Baldwin at the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage is on display, featuring a beautiful, life-like "figure." With biographical information given by Sandy Snider.; 2. Official name change to Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage, October 2, 2012.; 3. Education Center groundbreaking September 29. Mountain Views News, September 28, 2013.; 4. Museum Education Center groundbreaking, two items. September 29, 2013.; 5. "Faces at the Races" Santa Anita Park photography exhibit by Stephen Johnstone at Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage through January 11, 2014. Pasadena Star News, p. C7, November 8, 2013.; 6. Museum Education Center Breaks Ground. City of Arcadia Newsletter, Autumn 2013.; 7. Flyer, Invitation, and Program-Museum Education Center ribbon-cutting ceremony June 28, 2014 (3 items).; 8. 2017 calendar and 2018 calendar of exhibits and events.; 9. Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage Annual Report 2016-2017.; 10. Richard Cordano Story, exhibit in the Arcadia Veterans Local History Room at Gilb Museum, June 20, 2018 through June 2019. Arcadia Weekly, May 31, 2018. Also Richard Cordano's "My Ship" speech about the U.S.S. Capricornus.; 11. Articles about Daring Dames exhibit. Dames of Distinction, Pasadena Star News, March 8, 2004. Meet the Daring Dames, Pasadena Star News, April 23, 2004. Catherine Murphy retires as City Treasurer, Arcadia Tribune, September 16, 1982. Florence Wilson Dies, Arcadia Tribune, February 17, 1974. Exhibit was about female pioneers, female firsts in Arcadia: Clara Baldwin was issued the city's first liquor license. Florence Williams (possible typo, should be Florence Wilson) became the city's first woman police officer in 1945, Christine Van Maanen became Arcadia's first female city clerk in 1956. Floretta Lauber was Arcadia's first mayor in 1976, Phyllis Tomkins was the first woman Rotarian in 1987. Ruth Gilb was first president of the Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association in 1983. Beth Decoteau (now Beth Fournier) was first female firefighter in 2003. Hall of Fame jockey Julie Krone was first woman to win a Breeders' Cup race. Louise Brandsma was the first female patrol officer in 1978 and first woman sergeant in 1983 in Arcadia Police Department. Catherine Murphy is a retired City Treasurer and WASP (Women's Air Force Service Pilot). Marie Schmitt is one of the city's first woman physicians. Mickey Ball and Mary Young were WAVES (Women's Auxiliary of Volunteer Service for the U.S. Navy).; 12. What's new at Gilb Museum? New staff include Curator Stevy Acevedo and Museum Education Coordinator Brittani Alberto. Arcadia Weekly, October 31, 2019.; 13. a. Featured historical photo "Gilb Museum celebrates 20 years" from Arcadia Public Library website, October 2021. b. Arcadia's Gilb Museum celebrates 20th anniversary, Arcadia Weekly, October 14, 2021.; 14. Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage Annual Reports.2017-201.; 2019-2020. 2020-2021 Annual Report. 2021-2022 Annual Report.; 15. Remembrance-City dedicates Museum Education Center named for Floretta K. Lauber, the city's first female mayor. Pasadena Star news, p. A3, August 3, 2017.; 16. Carol Libby Courtyard and Garden Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, September 17, 2022. Carol Libby was a long time Arcadia resident, historian, preservationist, volunteer, author, educator, friend, wife, and mother.; 17.Flyer announcing the Arcadia veterans kiosk unveiling at the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage on Saturday, March 14, 2020.

Subjects: Museums-Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage

Item ID: 299AF

Collection: Subject Files

Nixon, Richard Milhous

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Contents: 1. Nixon advocate. Arcadia Bulletin. October 13, 1946. 2. 200 democrats form. Arcadia Bulletin October 17, 1946. 3. Committee predicting election/ news clip, n.d. 4. A new chapter begins. Arcadia Tribune November 7, 1946 5. Nixon leaving for Washington. Arcadia Tribune November 14, 19…

Contents: 1. Nixon advocate. Arcadia Bulletin. October 13, 1946.; 2. 200 democrats form. Arcadia Bulletin October 17, 1946.; 3. Committee predicting election/ news clip, n.d.; 4. A new chapter begins. Arcadia Tribune November 7, 1946; 5. Nixon leaving for Washington. Arcadia Tribune November 14, 1946; 6. Congressman Nixon sets stage. Arcadia Tribune, n.d.; 7. Nixon leaves for Washington. Arcadia Tribune December 1, 1946.; 8. Nixon appointed to two house committees. Arcadia Tribune January 26, 1947; 9. Nixon's record hailed. Arcadia Tribune June 5, 1947; 10. Nixon to sail for Europe. Arcadia Tribune August 3, 1947; 11. Congressman Nixon off for Europe. Arcadia Tribune August 28, 1947; 12. Nixon bill would inject. Arcadia Tribune clippings for May 6, 1948 and September 16, 1948.; 13. Communist party launches attack. Arcadia Tribune May 13, 1948; 14. Nixon reviews presidential. Arcadia Tribune May 27, 1948; 15. Arcadia voters cast. Arcadia Tribune May 30, 1948; 16. Primary voters asked. Arcadia Tribune May 27, 1948; 17. Nixon address to keynote. Arcadia Tribune October 10, 1948; 18. Both nominations won by. Arcadia Tribune June 3, 1948; 19. Nixon to talk. Arcadia Tribune April 21, 1949; 20. Under the capitol dome. Arcadia Tribune April 21, 1949; 21. Nixon sponsors bill in house for new Arcadia post office. news clip January 13, 1949; 22. Nixon talks to full house. Arcadia Tribune April 24, 1949; 23. Rep. Nixon opens senate campaign. news clip September 18, 1950; 24. Meet the Nixons. Arcadia Bulletin news article by Adele Rogers St. Johns, October 2, 1950; 25. Nixon makes whirlwind. Arcadia Tribune September 25, 1950; 26. Thousands cheer Nixon. Arcadia Tribune November 1, 1956 with photo.; 27. Tribune recommendations. Arcadia Tribune, n.d. (c.1949?); 28. Nixon, first supporters reminisce. Arcadia Tribune November 5, 1959.; 29. The man for the job. newspaper paid ad, May 13, 1948.; 30. A first in Arcadia. Arcadia Tribune November 1, 1956; 31. Publisher's corner. Arcadia Tribune editorial endorsing Nixon, August 11, 1968.; 32. Voorhis recalls Nixon entry. Los Angeles Times, July 21, 1971.; 33. Dear Mr. President. Letter from Bruce Wetmore of Arcadia to Nixon dated May 5, 1969.; 34. Dear Mr. Wetmore. Reply dated May 14, 1969.; 35. Nixon - he got political start here. Daily News-Post January 16, 1969.

Subjects: Nixon, Richard Milhous

Item ID: 156AF

Collection: Subject Files

Hoeppel, John H.

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Contents: 1. Biographical Directory of the American Congress 1774-1931 (photocopy). 2. A premature autobiographic epitaph by John H. Hoeppel. April 1967. 3. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress 1774-1989, Bicentennial Edition. Biography of John H. Hoeppel who was Postmaster of Arcadia (1…

Contents: 1. Biographical Directory of the American Congress 1774-1931 (photocopy).; 2. A premature autobiographic epitaph by John H. Hoeppel. April 1967.; 3. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress 1774-1989, Bicentennial Edition. Biography of John H. Hoeppel who was Postmaster of Arcadia (1923-1931) and a Congressman (1933-1937).; 4. "Rosary set today for J. Hoeppel." Arcadia Tribune, September 23, 1976, page A-1.; 5. "Hoeppel expects appreciation." Letter to Publisher, newspaper unknown, September 30, 1935.; 6. "Congressman Hoeppel greeted at Arcadia; crowd estimated 6000." Monrovia Journal, October 1, 1935.

Subjects: Hoeppel, John H.

Item ID: 124AF

Collection: Subject Files

Hoeppel, John H. Papers.

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Contents: Hoeppel, John H. Papers. Includes correspondence, photographs, biographical information, scrapbook pages. Span 1900s – 1969 (1 of 3)

Contents: Hoeppel, John H. Papers. Includes correspondence, photographs, biographical information, scrapbook pages. Span 1900s – 1969 (1 of 3)

Subjects: Hoeppel, John H. Papers.

Location: History Room

Box Number: Box 57

Shelf Number: Shelf C3

Item ID: 369AF

Collection: Subject Files

Hoeppel, John H. Papers.

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Contents: Hoeppel, John H. Papers. Includes correspondence, photographs, biographical information, scrapbook pages. Span 1900s – 1969 (2 or 3)

Contents: Hoeppel, John H. Papers. Includes correspondence, photographs, biographical information, scrapbook pages. Span 1900s – 1969 (2 or 3)

Subjects: Hoeppel, John H. Papers.

Location: History Room

Box Number: Box 58

Shelf Number: Shelf C3

Item ID: 370AF

Collection: Subject Files

Hoeppel, John H. Papers.

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Contents: Hoeppel, John H. Papers. Includes correspondence, photographs, biographical information, scrapbook pages. Span 1900s – 1969 (3 of 3)

Contents: Hoeppel, John H. Papers. Includes correspondence, photographs, biographical information, scrapbook pages. Span 1900s – 1969 (3 of 3)

Subjects: Hoeppel, John H. Papers.

Location: History Room

Box Number: Box 59

Shelf Number: Shelf C3

Item ID: 371AF

Collection: Subject Files

School Board - Board Highlights (1988-)

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Contents: AUSD's "Board Highlights", miscellaneous issues dated September 1988 - April 1994.

Contents: AUSD's "Board Highlights", miscellaneous issues dated September 1988 - April 1994.

Subjects: School Board - Board Highlights (1988-)

Item ID: 209AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia Bulletin/NewsPost/Tribune and other newspapers

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Contents: Arcadia Bulletin/News-Post/Tribune anniversary editions; misc. issues from 1930s, 1940s and 7/26/1992. Chicago Daily News/Tribune/Sun Herald Examiner 7/21/1917; 7/24/1917; 11/11/1918; 8/3/1923; 1/13/1934; 12/8/1941.

Contents: Arcadia Bulletin/News-Post/Tribune anniversary editions; misc. issues from 1930s, 1940s and 7/26/1992. Chicago Daily News/Tribune/Sun Herald Examiner 7/21/1917; 7/24/1917; 11/11/1918; 8/3/1923; 1/13/1934; 12/8/1941.

Subjects: Arcadia Bulletin/NewsPost/Tribune and other newspapers

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 123

Shelf Number: Shelf H9

Item ID: 436AF

Collection: Subject Files

Los Angeles Herald Examiner and other items

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Contents: Los Angeles Herald Examiner-final edition November 2, 1989. Los Angeles Times Historical headlines-famous front pages. Early Arcadia Panoramic View (Photo) Santa Anita Racetrack (photo) n.d. Original Baldwin racetrack 1906 (photo). Framed Bio—Elias J. Baldwin. Jr. High Music Fes 5/8/1974 (Record).…

Contents: Los Angeles Herald Examiner-final edition November 2, 1989. Los Angeles Times Historical headlines-famous front pages. Early Arcadia Panoramic View (Photo) Santa Anita Racetrack (photo) n.d. Original Baldwin racetrack 1906 (photo). Framed Bio—Elias J. Baldwin. Jr. High Music Fes 5/8/1974 (Record). AHS Presents “Messiah” 1956 (Records).

Subjects: Los Angeles Herald Examiner and other items

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 125

Shelf Number: Shelf H9

Item ID: 438AF

Collection: Subject Files

School Board

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Contents: 1. Administrative guide. 92 pg. guide from the 1950s. 2. AUSD Public Hearing and Adoption of 1990-91 budget. June 25, 1990.

Contents: 1. Administrative guide. 92 pg. guide from the 1950s.; 2. AUSD Public Hearing and Adoption of 1990-91 budget. June 25, 1990.

Subjects: School Board

Item ID: 207AF

Collection: Subject Files

Library-Library Board

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Contents: 1. "Reorganization of the Arcadia Library Board of Trustees." Arcadia Tribune, July 18, 1965. 2. "Mrs. Carl Randolph resigns from Library Board." Pasadena Star News, June 26, 1947. 3. "Library head resigns." Los Angeles Times, June 26, 1947. 4. "Library Board Member resigns." Arcadia Advertiser, Ju…

Contents: 1. "Reorganization of the Arcadia Library Board of Trustees." Arcadia Tribune, July 18, 1965.; 2. "Mrs. Carl Randolph resigns from Library Board." Pasadena Star News, June 26, 1947.; 3. "Library head resigns." Los Angeles Times, June 26, 1947.; 4. "Library Board Member resigns." Arcadia Advertiser, June 25, 1947.; 5. "Library member resigns." Pasadena Star News, June 18, 1947.; 6. "Mrs. Joneson named to head Library Board." Arcadia Tribune, July 14, 1947.; 7. "Library exhibits newspaper printed in 1783." News clip, July 17, 1947.; 8. "Library Board election." Arcadia Tribune, July 20, 1969.; 9. "Former trustee honored." News clip, undated.; 10. "Improved services, facilities is the goal of library trustees." News clip, undated.; 11. "Library Board of Trustees." Arcadia City Newsletter, Fall 1973.; 12. "Hagelganz takes Coots' position on Library Board." News clip, January 1973.; 13."Arcadia Library Board Officers." News clip, October 1976.; 14. "Phillips resigns library post." News clip, undated.; 15a. "Dr. Stragnell named Library Board head." Arcadia Tribune, August 20, 1967.; 15b. "Stragnell elected president of Library Board." News Post, August 18, 1967.; 16. George Spragins to head Library Board." Arcadia Tribune, August 13, 1951.; 17. List of Library Board of Trustees. August 2, 1978.; 18. Tribute certificate signed by the Library Board of Trustees honoring the passing of Board member Drexel E. Watson , remembering her leadership as Past Board Chairman and her contributions to the Arcadia Public Library. Mrs. Watson died on September 18, 1961.

Subjects: Library-Library Board

Item ID: 143AF

Collection: Subject Files

School Board Elections

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Contents: 1. Seven seek election. (George Frempter, Glenda Harris, Paris Jackson, Harold Lietz, Irvin Livingston, Gary Mills, Antone Nisson). Arcadia Tribune March 26, 1967. 2. School Board candidates speak out. Daily News-Post April 14, 1971. 3. Candidates answer. Arcadia Tribune April 11, 1971. (Fran…

Contents: 1. Seven seek election. (George Frempter, Glenda Harris, Paris Jackson, Harold Lietz, Irvin Livingston, Gary Mills, Antone Nisson). Arcadia Tribune March 26, 1967.; 2. School Board candidates speak out. Daily News-Post April 14, 1971.; 3. Candidates answer. Arcadia Tribune April 11, 1971. (Frances Terry Lee, Gary L. Mills, Lewis "Pete" May, Kay H. Clifford, George R. Frempter); 4. Statement of principles - Kay Clifford. Publicity mailing Spring 1975.; 5. Elect Gloria J. Horstman. Publicity mailing Spring 1975.; 6. Johanna Hoffer's views. news clip Spring 1975.; 7. Gerald R. Murray, Jr. Publicity mailing Spring 1975.; 8. Arcadian's want Chris McGuire. Publicity mailing Spring 1975.; 9. Candidates countdown to election. Arcadia Tribune April 13, 1975.; 10. Hard work pays off. Arcadia Tribune April 20, 1975.; 11. Candidates: few issues, many ideas. Arcadia Tribune March 23, 1975.; 12. Clifford drops out of Board race. Arcadia Tribune March 1, 1979.; 13. Daines is latest Board race casualty. Arcadia Tribune. March 8, 1979.; 14. Friedman pushes common sense. news clip April 5, 1979.; 15. Clifford to quit after election. Arcadia Tribune April 12, 1979.; 16. Board candidates answer key queries. Arcadia Tribune April 12, 1979. (Gloria Horstman, Eileen Salvador, Charles Chivetta, Paul Friedman, Raymond Williams, David Hales, Pete May); 17. May raps collective bargaining. Arcadia Tribune April 1, 1979.; 18. Mrs. Horstman points to record, contributions. Arcadia Tribune March 29, 1979.; 19. Final days for unusual campaign. Arcadia Tribune April 15, 1979.; 20. Friedman wins board seat. Arcadia Tribune April 19, 1979.; 21. Robert E. Kladifko. Publicity mailing April 1983.; 22. Charles Chivetta. Publicity mailing April 1979.; 23. Candidates vie for three city school board seats. Highlander April 11, 1979.; 24. Candidate publicity mailings for election April 18, 1995. (Chang, Gibson, McLain, and Wuo); 25. Official Sample Ballot, Arcadia Unified School District Board of Education Election, April 18, 2017.; 26. Candidate Fenton Eng campaign postcard for Arcadia Unified School District Board of Education Election, April 18, 2017.