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Olympic Games (1984)

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Contents: 1. Arcadia, Temple City, Monrovia - Welcome visitors to the Games of the XXIII Olympiad. 1984 Olympic Souvenir edition. 2. Ready for Olympics. Highlander, p.1 June 20, 1984. 3. Countdown to Olympics. Highlander, p.1 August 3, 1983. 4. Olympic commuter traffic information for businesses. 5…

Contents: 1. Arcadia, Temple City, Monrovia - Welcome visitors to the Games of the XXIII Olympiad. 1984 Olympic Souvenir edition.; 2. Ready for Olympics. Highlander, p.1 June 20, 1984.; 3. Countdown to Olympics. Highlander, p.1 August 3, 1983.; 4. Olympic commuter traffic information for businesses.; 5. Olympic torch to pass through Arcadia this Sunday afternoon. Arcadia Tribune July 19, 1994.; 6. Game tickets: Blend of agony, ecstasy. Los Angeles Times July 24, 1984.; 7. Tickets still available for many Olympic events. Arcadia Tribune July 19, 1984.; 8. Local law enforcement officials are ready for Olympics. Arcadia Tribune. July 19, 1984.; 9. Arcadia Methodist is Olympic Hospital. Arcadia Tribune. July 1984.; 10. Olympic torchbearers to jog through streets of Arcadia. Arcadia Tribune July 1, 1984.; 11. Olympic equestrian preview due July 27. Arcadia Tribune July 15, 1984.; 12. Equestrian ticket prices take a drop. Arcadia Tribune July 19, 1984.; 13. Competition schedule.; 14. Assess zone definitions.; 15. Paid job opportunities. 2 items.; 16. Appendix B - Olympic Family vs. Support staff.; 17. Memo from Emmett Ross to Gary Gossard July 5 1984 - Accreditation Procedure for Grooms. L.A. Olympic Organizing Committee.; 18. Owners Policy (A and B) draft,; 19. Commemorative Book. 2 items; 20. Credentials and badges. 3 items; 21. Maps (Facility - stables - parking lot) 4 items.; 22. Misc. correspondence 3 items.; 23. U.S. team wins gold in three-day event. Los Angeles Times August 4, 1984.; 24. A serious spill didn't deter Stives. Los Angeles Times August 5, 1984.; 25. Olympic horses are up for sale at the Los Angeles Games. Los Angeles Times August 4, 1984 p.20.; 26. Only show in jumping: spectacular U.S. riders. Los Angeles Times August 8, 1984.; 27. See America's cavalcade of horses at the Olympic Equestrian Stadium. Advertisement of Santa Anita in Los Angeles Times, August 8, 1984 p.24.; 28. Picture of a horse clearing a jump winning a gold medal for the U.S. Team. Los Angeles Times, August 8, 1984 p.1; 29. Jensen gets early lead, as expected. Los Angeles Times August 9, 1984.; 30. West Germany's Reiner Klimke realizes a dream after 20 years. Los Angeles Times August 11, 1984 p.32.; 31. Perfect finish by Gargis has a touch of class. Los Angeles Times August 13, 1984 p.2.; 32. All decked out in its Sunday best, Santa Anita impresses the world. Los Angeles Times August 13, 1984. p.2; 33. Sad goodbye to green horses of the world. Los Angeles Times August 14, 1984.; 34. small flag; 35. law enforcement materials.; 36. pilot information; 37. parking passes; 38. photos and ephemera.; 39. Santa Anita '84, Site of the Equestrian Sports July 28-August 12 - commemorative book published on the events held at Santa Anita Park.; 40. Olympic Arts Festival, Los Angeles June 1-August 12, 1984.

Subjects: Olympic Games (1984)

Item ID: 158AF

Collection: Subject Files

1984 Olympic Games

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Contents: Equestrian venue: dressage and jumping. Venue development and site plans. Venue specific passes. Endurance Test-Cross Country, Course Plans.

Contents: Equestrian venue: dressage and jumping. Venue development and site plans. Venue specific passes. Endurance Test-Cross Country, Course Plans.

Subjects: Olympic Games 1984; Equestrian events; Santa Anita Park-1981-1990

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 136

Shelf Number: Shelf H17

Item ID: 506AF

Collection: Subject Files

A luncheon for senior citizens at Arcadia Community Center. Betty Harris on far left.

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Date: c. 1995

1 image

Date: c. 1995

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Harris, Betty

Physical Description: 4 x 6 color

ID: 2089

Collection: Photographs

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A Japanese family (child, mother, father) pictured by small house they lived in on Harry Ainsworth Ranch which was just east of intersection of Santa Anita and Orange Grove Ave. The father was the head gardener for Ainsworth. Name unknown.

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Date: c.1916

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Date: c.1916

Subjects: Japanese; Ainsworth Ranch

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1068

Collection: Photographs

Images

Five police officers are seen standing for their picture. L-R: Don Ott, Harry Peterson, Louis Jack Richards, Grady Pardue, and Capt. James B. Stine. They are in full uniform.

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Date: November 1931

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Date: November 1931

Subjects: Ott, Donald; Peterson, Harry; Richards, Louis Jack; Pardue, Grady; Stine, James B.

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 991

Collection: Photographs

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Harry Ainsworth Ranch, upper grove looking north to mountains. Present day Highland Oaks School would be located about where trees block the end of the row of citrus trees.

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Date: c.1916

1 image

Date: c.1916

Subjects: Agriculture; Ainsworth Ranch

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1072

Collection: Photographs

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Twelve players on the Arcadia City baseball team, most are wearing "Arcadia City" tee-shirts. Three are wearing baseball mitts. Left to right, front row: Ed Harris, Al Stegeman, Jack Tillotson, Eric Topel, Bruce Moore, Harry Holms. Left to right, back row: Albert Adcock (Councilman), Don Morgan, Ralph Truan, Forest Wiley, Joe Ocello, Ed Hale.

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Date: 1947

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Date: 1947

Subjects: Adcock, Albert (Councilman); Arcadia City baseball team; Arcadia Police; Hale, Ed; Harris, Ed; Holms, Harry; Moore, Bruce; Morgan, Don; Ocello, Joe; Stegman, Al; Tillotson, Jack; Topel, Eric; Truan, Ralph; Wiley, Forest

Physical Description: 5 x 7 b & w

ID: 1772A

Collection: Photographs

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Four people are seen in spirited game of volleyball at Los Angeles County Park.

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Date: c.1967

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Date: c.1967

Subjects: Arcadia County Park

Physical Description: 4x7 b&w vertical

ID: 341

Collection: Photographs

Images

Senior Citizen Services

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Contents: 1. Elderly and handicapped program. Part of City Planning Report, August 15, 1980. 2. City of Arcadia Senior Citizens' Services. Arcadia City Hall, 1979. 3. City of Arcadia, Senior Citizens' Services. Arcadia Community Education, Inc., 1986. 4. City of Arcadia Senior Citizen Services Monthly Ne…

Contents: 1. Elderly and handicapped program. Part of City Planning Report, August 15, 1980.; 2. City of Arcadia Senior Citizens' Services. Arcadia City Hall, 1979.; 3. City of Arcadia, Senior Citizens' Services. Arcadia Community Education, Inc., 1986.; 4. City of Arcadia Senior Citizen Services Monthly Newsletter. August 2003.; 5. City of Arcadia Community Center Senior Services Monthly Newsletter "The Connection."December 2014 and January 2015 (2 items).

Subjects: Senior Citizen Services

Item ID: 2AF

Collection: Subject Files

Senior Citizen Housing

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Contents: 1. Retirement hotel approved. Arcadia Highlander November 28, 1984 with photo. 2. Brochure for Santa Anita Retirement and Assisted Living Center located on the border of Arcadia and Temple City at 5600 Gracewood Avenue. c.2001. 3. Brochure for Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel located at 720 W.…

Contents: 1. Retirement hotel approved. Arcadia Highlander November 28, 1984 with photo.; 2. Brochure for Santa Anita Retirement and Assisted Living Center located on the border of Arcadia and Temple City at 5600 Gracewood Avenue. c.2001.; 3. Brochure for Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel located at 720 W. Camino Real in Arcadia. c.2001.; 4. Program for the Heritage Park at Arcadia Ground Breaking Ceremony, Wednesday, August 20, 2003. 54-unit apartment complex with affordable housing for senior citizens at 150 W. Las Tunas Dr.; 5a. Ribbon cutting program "Campus Commons" May 10, 2012. 5b. Campus Commons Grand Opening from Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Website. Campus Commons is a two-story low-income senior housing complex at 16 Campus Drive, Arcadia, CA.

Subjects: Senior Citizen Housing

Item ID: 231AF

Collection: Subject Files

Senior Citizen of the Year

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Contents: 1. List of annual award winners 1969-1994. 2. Mrs. Saunders picked top senior. (Edith Saunders) Arcadia Tribune April 26, 1973. 3. Velma Wright Senior of the Year. Arcadia Tribune May 2, 1974. 4. Spoelstra named 1974 Senior Citizen. (Raymond C. Spoelstra) Arcadia Tribune May 1, 1975. 5. …

Contents: 1. List of annual award winners 1969-1994.; 2. Mrs. Saunders picked top senior. (Edith Saunders) Arcadia Tribune April 26, 1973.; 3. Velma Wright Senior of the Year. Arcadia Tribune May 2, 1974.; 4. Spoelstra named 1974 Senior Citizen. (Raymond C. Spoelstra) Arcadia Tribune May 1, 1975.; 5. Hilda Raymond, Henry Horst top seniors. Arcadia Tribune May 6, 1976.; 6. Honored senior says her golden years were the 1930s. (Cay Mortenson) Arcadia Tribune May 15, 1977.; 7. Secret for Senior of the Year: years of giving, lots of heart. (Marie Percy) Arcadia Tribune April 6, 1978.; 8. Francis Canny goes where she's needed. Arcadia Tribune March 18, 1979.; 9. John Joseph keeps moving. Arcadia Tribune March 22, 1979.; 10. Lurie: age is a state of mind. (Lee Lurie) Arcadia Tribune March 20, 1980.; 11. Genevieve Bloom: harmonious choice for Senior of the Year. Arcadia Tribune April 9, 1981.; 12. Shaw honored as Arcadia's Senior Citizen of the Year. (Warren Shaw) Arcadia Tribune April 15, 1982.; 13. Mrs. Natalie Dwight named Arcadia's 1983 Senior Citizen of the Year. Arcadia Tribune May 26, 1983.; 14. Mrs. Dorothy L. Eggleston is chosen Senior Citizen of the Year. Arcadia Tribune May 6, 1984.; 15. Isabel Hooten selected as Arcadia's Senior of the Year. Arcadia Highlander May 14, 1986.; 16. William Dillon and Josephine Duckwall City's top seniors. Arcadia Highlander May 6, 1987.; 17. Arcadia Rotary Club Salute to Seniors luncheon honors Bob Bane, the City of Arcadia Senior of the Year. Biographical notes. Mountain Views News, p. 7, April 20, 2013.; 18. Arcadia Rotary Club's salute to seniors luncheon honors Glynna Harper as 2014 Senior Citizen of the Year. Mountain Views News, March 29, 2014.; 19. Arcadia Rotary Club, annual Rotary salute to Seniors, May 12, 2015, honoring Senior Citizens of the Year--Jerry Selmer and Doris Selmer.; 20. Arcadia Rotary Club honors Mary Hansen as the City of Arcadia 2018 Senior of the Year. Mountain Views News, March 24, 2018.; 21. Arcadia Rotary Club annual salute to seniors, May 10, 2016 program presents 2016 Senior of the Year Carol Libby, with picture of Carol Libby at the Hugo Reid Family Statue.; 22. Arcadia Rotary Club's Salute to Seniors Luncheon honoring Lee Shimmin, 2019 Senior of the Year. Mountain Views News, April 6, 2019.; 23. City of Arcadia 2021 Senior of the Year is Elizabeth Renfrew. San Gabriel Valley Examiner, March 31, 2022.; 24. Marilyn Daleo named Arcadia's 2022 Senior of The Year. Mountain View News, April 22, 2023.

Subjects: Senior Citizen of the Year

Item ID: 232AF

Collection: Subject Files

View of the NW corner of Arcadia Public Library building at 20 W. Duarte Rd. Shows west patio (without tile wall) and NW side wall. Photograph by Terry Miller.

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Date: c. April 2001

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Date: c. April 2001

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Physical Description: 4x6 b&w

ID: 2234A

Collection: Photographs

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American Institute of Architects, Southern California Chapter, held their Annual Hi-Jinks on Rancho Santa Anita. Photo shows baseball game in progress.

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Date: June 11, 1939

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Date: June 11, 1939

Subjects: Rancho Santa Anita

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1715

Collection: Photographs

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A luncheon for senior citizens at Arcadia Community Center.

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Date: c. 1995

1 image

Date: c. 1995

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection

Physical Description: 4 x 6 color

ID: 2086

Collection: Photographs

Images

A luncheon for senior citizens at Arcadia Community Center.

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Date: c. 1995

1 image

Date: c. 1995

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection

Physical Description: 4 x 6 color

ID: 2087

Collection: Photographs

Images

A luncheon for senior citizens at Arcadia Community Center.

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Date: c. 1995

1 image

Date: c. 1995

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection

Physical Description: 4 x 6 color

ID: 2088

Collection: Photographs

Images

Entrance to Harry Ainsworth Ranch which was just to east of intersection of Santa Anita and Orange Grove Avenue. In this view we are on ranch property looking west through gate toward town of Sierra Madre. Tall eucalyptus are on Santa Anita Avenue. Car is driving through stone-based pillars of gate. Wistaria vine in blossom covers frame over entry.

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Date: c.1916

1 image

Date: c.1916

Subjects: Ainsworth Ranch

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1074

Collection: Photographs

Images

Baldwin Family

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Contents: 1. "Turf club draws fans for derby." Pasadena Star News, April 2, 1972. 2. "Auction reflects a colorful family." Los Angeles Times, October 11, 1967. 3. "The man called Lucky." San Francisco Chronicle, February 26, 1967. 4. Baldwin Family Tree. Source: Alfreda Bolduan, August, 1973. 5. Hand-w…

Contents: 1. "Turf club draws fans for derby." Pasadena Star News, April 2, 1972.; 2. "Auction reflects a colorful family." Los Angeles Times, October 11, 1967.; 3. "The man called Lucky." San Francisco Chronicle, February 26, 1967.; 4. Baldwin Family Tree. Source: Alfreda Bolduan, August, 1973.; 5. Hand-written genealogical chart.; 6. "The Baldwin legacy." Lasca Leaves, June 1976, by Sandy Snider.; 7. These members of the Baldwin family are buried at Cypress Lawn Cemetery. Source: letter received by Sandy Snider, April 1977.; 8. Baldwin marriages. Source: single sheet prepared by Sandy Snider, Los Angeles Arboretum, listing marriages and dates of E.J.Baldwin, Clara Baldwin, Rosebudd Doble, Anita Baldwin, Dextra Baldwin and Baldwin W. Baldwin.; 9. "Baldwin family figures in new divorce action." News clip, May 12, 1916.; 10. "Lucky Baldwin heirs." News photo and caption on battle of estate settlement, no date.; 11. Baldwin Genealogy. Prepared by Sandy Snider, no date.; 12. Five generations later: Lucky Baldwin's descendant (Heather Gibson, a great-great-great-granddaughter), The Quarterly Magazine, Summer 2003. Article by Dianne Hart Thurman.; 13. Excerpt from "Lucky Baldwin" book by C. G. Glasscock: Sarah Ann Baldwin Alden died May 27, 1872.; 14. Obituary-Dextra B. Hopper, July 11, 1925-October 4, 2015. Pasadena Star News, October 10, 2015.; 15. Death takes Mrs. Howard (Mrs. Lily Baldwin Howard, widow of E.J. Baldwin). Jury finds against widow of Baldwin, unaware of tragedy. Los Angeles Times, November 10, 1938. She was alternately known as Lillie Bennett Baldwin before she remarried.; 16. Obituary of Wilbur McLaren Hopper, Jr. September 2, 1960-December 30, 2021. Pasadena Star News, p. A7, February 20, 2022.

Subjects: Baldwin Family

Item ID: 31AF

Collection: Subject Files

Grandy Family

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Contents: 1. Invitation to a masquerade party at Ross Field. Sent to Miss Alice Grandy, signed by Mildred Hoeppel. A copy of the original owned by Anthony W. Wilkinson. 2. Calling card of Miss Alice Louise Grandy. A copy of the original owned by Anthony W. Wilkinson. 3. Photograph of three Grandy siste…

Contents: 1. Invitation to a masquerade party at Ross Field. Sent to Miss Alice Grandy, signed by Mildred Hoeppel. A copy of the original owned by Anthony W. Wilkinson.; 2. Calling card of Miss Alice Louise Grandy. A copy of the original owned by Anthony W. Wilkinson.; 3. Photograph of three Grandy sisters: Alice, Myra (Gae), and Helen. Copies and enlarged from the original owned by Anthony W. Wilkinson.; 4. Receipt for $7.00 received from Mrs. H. Grandy for rent of "cottage at Arcadia." A copy of the original owned by Anthony W. Wilkinson.; 5. (A & B) Report card for Alice Grandy, grade 7, 1919-1920 from Arcadia City Public School. A copy of the original owned by Anthony W. Wilkinson.; 6. Water receipt for Geo. W. Grandy from City of Arcadia Water Department, September 1916. A copy of the original owned by Anthony W. Wilkinson.; 7. (A & B) Letter with picture from Fred V. Sampson to Alice Grandy, October 1918. A copy of the original owned by Anthony W. Wilkinson.; 8. (A & B) Location notice for quartz claim "Princess Alice" filed by Fred V. Sampson and Geo. W. Grandy, October 5, 1932. A copy of the original owned by Anthony W. Wilkinson.; 9. (A, B & C) Statement, with envelope, from Anita Baldwin to Mrs. E. H. Grandy, March 27, 1919. A copy of the original owned by Anthony W. Wilkinson.; 10. Deed of Trust between Anita Baldwin and George and Edith Grandy, September 1928.

Subjects: Grandy Family

Item ID: 96AF

Collection: Subject Files

Eight boys (who appear to be about 5th graders) are seen in a kick-ball game at one of the elementary schools. In the background are other youngsters at play. A teacher appears to supervise (person with dark glasses).

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Date: c.1970

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Date: c.1970

Subjects: Children; Schools-History-1951-

Physical Description: 5x8 b&w

ID: 1122

Collection: Photographs

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Olympic Games (1984)

1984 Olympic Games

A luncheon for senior citizens at Arcadia Community Center. Betty Harris on far left.

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A Japanese family (child, mother, father) pictured by small house they lived in on Harry Ainsworth Ranch which was just east of intersection of Santa Anita and Orange Grove Ave. The father was the head gardener for Ainsworth. Name unknown.

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Five police officers are seen standing for their picture. L-R: Don Ott, Harry Peterson, Louis Jack Richards, Grady Pardue, and Capt. James B. Stine. They are in full uniform.

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Harry Ainsworth Ranch, upper grove looking north to mountains. Present day Highland Oaks School would be located about where trees block the end of the row of citrus trees.

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Four people are seen in spirited game of volleyball at Los Angeles County Park.

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Senior Citizen Services

Senior Citizen Housing

Senior Citizen of the Year

View of the NW corner of Arcadia Public Library building at 20 W. Duarte Rd. Shows west patio (without tile wall) and NW side wall. Photograph by Terry Miller.

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American Institute of Architects, Southern California Chapter, held their Annual Hi-Jinks on Rancho Santa Anita. Photo shows baseball game in progress.

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A luncheon for senior citizens at Arcadia Community Center.

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A luncheon for senior citizens at Arcadia Community Center.

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A luncheon for senior citizens at Arcadia Community Center.

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Baldwin Family

Grandy Family

Eight boys (who appear to be about 5th graders) are seen in a kick-ball game at one of the elementary schools. In the background are other youngsters at play. A teacher appears to supervise (person with dark glasses).

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