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Crime and Criminals

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1. "Victim's kin oppose killer's parole (LaCorte murder)." Los Angeles Times, June 21, 1982, Part II, page 1. 2. "Parents fight to keep killer in jail (LaCorte murder)." Los Angeles Times, August 1, 1982, Part IX, page 1. 3. Portion of the Arcadia City Council meeting minutes, July 20, 1927, reg…
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1. "Victim's kin oppose killer's parole (LaCorte murder)." Los Angeles Times, June 21, 1982, Part II, page 1.
2. "Parents fight to keep killer in jail (LaCorte murder)." Los Angeles Times, August 1, 1982, Part IX, page 1.
3. Portion of the Arcadia City Council meeting minutes, July 20, 1927, regarding the Matthies murder."
4. "Police join search for assailant (Matthies murder)." Pasadena Star News, July 19, 1927, page 1.
5. "Arrest three in Arcadia shooting (Matthies murder)." Pasadena Star News, July 30, 1927, Part 3, page 19.
6. "Youth faces life term for killing (Matthies murder)." Pasadena Star News, September 9, 1927, page 5.
7. "Delay sentence in Arcadia shooting (Matthies murder)." Pasadena Star News, September 12, 1927, page 8.
8. "Life term passes in Arcadia killing (Matthies murder)." Pasadena Star News, September 13, 1927, page 14.
9. "Arcadia police death shadow haunts boys (Matthies murder." Pasadena Evening Post, August 1, 1927, page 1.
10. "Police murder trial delayed (Matthies murder)." Pasadena Evening Post, September 3, 1927.
11. "Jury weights fate of boy in gun death (Matthies murder)." Pasadena Evening Post, September 8, 1927.
12. "Boy police-slayer guilty; will learn fate on Monday (Matthies murder)." Pasadena Evening Post, September 9, 1927.
13. "Jury finds boy guilty of murder (Matthies murder)." Los Angeles Times, September 9, 1927, Part II, page 2.
14. "Prison for life meted to youths (Matthies murder)." Los Angeles Times, September 13, 1927, Part II, page 10.
15. "Arcadia policeman killed (Matthies murder)." Temple Times, July 21, August 4, September 8, and September 15, 1927.
16. "Police search for burglary suspect/ Police pursue search for burglary suspect (Bluth burglary)." Arcadia Highlander, September 24 and October 1, 1986.
17. Superior Court case 31326 - People versus Frank Miller, Ray O'Dell, and William Montfort, 1927. Regarding the murder of Police Officer Albert Matthies. (See item #24)
18. Location of the grave of Arcadia Police Officer Albert Matthies in Live Oak Memorial Park, who was murdered July 1927.
19. "Wipe out graffiti in Arcadia." Card with magnet "Stop Graffiti in Arcadia - Call 821-4333," sent to homes of residents, 1993.
20. "Anti-Asian hate crimes rise." Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley section, January 27, 1991.
21. Memo to All Employees from City Manager Donald R Duckworth regarding graffiti removal, January 21, 1993.
22. Notice to the Community from the Arcadia Police Department regarding crime prevention information. Water bill insert, February 1994. (In Chinese on reverse side)
23. "Asian extortion gang at school revealed." Los Angeles Times, Home Edition, June 9, 1993, online.
24. Correspondence to Mary Beth Hayes, Arcadia Public Library, from Dave Williams, L.A. County Records Center, with information regarding the sentencing of Miller, O'Dell and Montfort in the Superior Court case 31326 (Matthies murder). August 15, 1995. (See item #17)
25. "Trio seized in police slaying: two youths admit part in Arcadia murder, pair accuse third of doing actual killing, tell story of stealing car and hold-up plan (Matthies murder)." Los Angeles Times, July 31, 1927.
26. "Murder charged to three youths by grand jurors (Matthies murder)." Los Angeles Times, August 4, 1927.
27. "Youth on trial in murder case: Frank Miller faces jury as Arcadia slayer, two companions to be given separate hearings, Officer Matthies shot in stolen car hunt (Matthies murder)." Los Angeles Times, September 2, 1927.
28. "Pals 'snitch' on accused killer: two of Arcadia slaying trio incriminate Miller, give testimony for State at murder trial, declare thefts brewed in reform school (Matthies murder)." Los Angeles Times, September 3, 1927.
29. "Boy murder suspect to take stand: lad charged with killing Arcadia officer expected to testify at trial today (Matthies murder)." Los Angeles Times, September 6, 1927.
30. "Miller admits killing officer (Matthies murder)." Los Angeles Times, September 7, 1927.
31. "Planes hunt dope runner." Los Angeles Times, March 15, 1935.
32. "28 arrested in Arcadia drug raids." Los Angeles Times, December 3, 1981.
33. "Authorities seek lone suspect in string of L.A. County murders." Los Angeles Times, August 8, 1985.
34. "Arcadia Police call meeting to allay crime wave rumors." Los Angeles Times. August 11, 1985.
35. Suspected Arcadia arsonist killed by avalanche in France, February 6, 2010, KPCC Wire Services. Caltech graduate Tyler Johnson, a fugitive on the run, a suspect in the firebombing of SUVs, died while hiking alone in the Corsican mountains in December. See also ARCNEWS database for William 'Billy' Cottrell.
36. Murder-suicide rock Arcadia. Suspect Li Zhu hangs himself in jail. He had been arrested in the stabbing death of his daughter-in-law Xiaolin Li. Mountain Views News, January 11, 2014.
37a. Man (Deyun Shi) is suspected of attacking his wife and killing two of his nephews in Arcadia. From LATimes.com, January 22, 2016. (Anthony Lin, William Lin). 37b. Man sought in killing two nephews in Arcadia is caught in Hong Kong. From LATimes.com, January 23, 2016. 37c. Extradition of suspect in killing of two Arcadia teens could be complicated. From LATimes.com, January 24, 2016. 37d. Suspect in Arcadia slayings tells Hong Kong court he wants to return to U.S. From LATimes.com, January 25, 2016. 37e. Two articles Vigil for Brothers: Hundreds Mourn 1) Classmates: Pair are remembered at community gathering as bright, caring. 2) Defense: Uncle denies he attacked his estranged wife and beat his nephews to death. Pasadena Star News, p. A1, A4, January 26, 2016.
38. FBI and ICE Raids Homes and CIIF/Harris Law Group Wednesday Morning, looking for Victoria Chan, an attorney, Tat Chan, her father, and Fang Zeng, the father's friend. They allegedly ran a fraudulent EB-5 visa scam. Arcadia Weekly, April 10, 2017.
39. Arcadia man Imaad Shah Zuberi, a Southern California campaign fundraiser, funneled money from foreign entities and individuals to influence U.S. elections. Retrieved from ArcadiaWeekly.com on November 5, 2019. Was in print in Arcadia Weekly, October 24, 2019.
40. Arcadia Official Held on Embezzling Count (Kenneth G. Scott). Los Angeles Times, February 10, 1955. Scott was director of Recreation Department since 1949.
41. Two corporate executives found guilty in first-ever criminal prosecution for failure to report under Consumer Product Safety Act. Simon Chu and Charley Loh, part owners of Gree USA and Gree Zhuhai, were found guilty of selling defective dehumidifiers that posed an unreasonable risk of serious injury or death. Mountain Views News, November 18, 2023, p. 8.
42. Police halt motel bandit with bullet. Arcadia officers stop thief at Eaton's and recover cash loot. The Journal, March 22, 1950.
43a. Man accused of revenge on family. Chinese citizen, Deyun Shi, is accused of seriously injuring his estranged wife, then beating to death his two nephews, Arcadia residents Anthony and William Lin, in January of 2016. Shi's trial continues today at Alhambra Superior Court after being halted in 2017 when a judge found Shi mentally incompetent. Pasadena Star News, p. A1, A5, March 1, 2024. 43b. Jurors get case of man charged in killings of nephews in Arcadia. Pasadena Star News,p. A8, March 13, 2024. 43c. Jury finds man guilty of killing nephews. Pasadena Star News, p. A1, A8, March 14, 2024. 43d. Judge: man sane at time of slayings of wife's nephews. Pasadena Star News, p. A1, A5, March 15, 2024.
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Crime and Criminals
Item ID
74AF
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Plans and blueprints Arcadia City Yard

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Plans and blueprints of Arcadia City Yard located at 34 S. Fourth St. and 35 S. Fifth St. By Richard K. Weimer, Architect at 75 N. Santa Anita Avenue, Arcadia, CA. The first one in the roll is dated 12/21/1955, some are dated November, 1965, most are dated 12/21/1965 and 12/23/1965, and the rest ar…
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Plans and blueprints of Arcadia City Yard located at 34 S. Fourth St. and 35 S. Fifth St. By Richard K. Weimer, Architect at 75 N. Santa Anita Avenue, Arcadia, CA. The first one in the roll is dated 12/21/1955, some are dated November, 1965, most are dated 12/21/1965 and 12/23/1965, and the rest are undated.
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Plans and blueprints Arcadia City Yard
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 108
Shelf Number
Shelf H15
Item ID
418AF
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Churches

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1. "Arcadia Community Church." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930. 2. "Where Arcadia worships (Arcadia Community Church)." News clip, 1933. 3. "His excellency blesses (Holy Angels)." News clip, no date. 4. Program "Arcadia Presbyterian Church, a service of dedication." September 23, 1962 and…
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1. "Arcadia Community Church." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930.
2. "Where Arcadia worships (Arcadia Community Church)." News clip, 1933.
3. "His excellency blesses (Holy Angels)." News clip, no date.
4. Program "Arcadia Presbyterian Church, a service of dedication." September 23, 1962 and brochure "The new Arcadia Presbyterian Church" including description of church and photos. Program and 2 copies of brochure in same envelope.
5. "New church rising (First Church of Christ Scientist)." Arcadia Tribune, July 9, 1967.
6. "40th Anniversary - Arcadia Presbyterian Church." 1954 commemorative brochure.
7. Arcadia Presbyterian Church - 60th anniversary, 1974.
8. "60 years and growing." Commemorative brochure on the Arcadia Presbyterian Church, 1974.
9. "The Arcadia Presbyterian." Daily News Post, May 18, 1974.
10. "First Catholic Church." Arcadia Tribune, August 22, 1974.
11. "Arcadia Church now." Arcadia Tribune, May 16, 1974.
12. "Old Latin mass said." Los Angeles Times, July 9, 1977, Part 1, page 29.
13. "Temple Shaarei Tikvah." Typed information sheet, no date.
14. "Church of the Good Shepherd." Brochure to promote financing, 1948.
15. "Lutheran Church 40th Anniversary Celebration." Brochure, June 25, 1978.
16. "City churches traced to 1906." Arcadia Tribune, August 24, 1978.
17. "Parish dedicated to 'Holy Angels'." Arcadia Tribune Supplement, September 14, 1978.
18. "Jewish center dream to come true Sunday (Foothill Jewish Temple). News clip circa May 11, 1965.
19. "We would be building - the master plan for the Church of the Good Shepherd." Brochure, May 1951.
20. "Holy Angels Catholic Church started in railroad packing shed 12 years ago." Arcadia Tribune, December 18, 1947, page 16.
21. Church of the Good Shepherd (Methodist) brochure circa 1993.
22. "Arcadia Community Church." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1934, page A3.
23. "Brief History of the Church of the Holy Angels in Arcadia, CA." Church Directory, 1935-1985.
24. "Lenten Pathways." Lenten Daily Devotionals of the Church of the Good Shepherd, February and March 1989.
25. "Holy Angels Church started in railroad shed 12 years ago." Arcadia Tribune, December 13 or 18, 1947.
26. "Church that started as Sunday School in former saloon faces fine future." Arcadia Community Presbyterian .
27. Arcadia hill once scene of moving Easter worship; cross now windfall. Arcadia Tribune. April 6, 1947. n.p.
28. Arcadia Presbyterian Church Directory, 1969. Church located at First and Alice Streets.
29. Arcadia Presbyterian Church Christmas card showing the sanctuary on front of card. c. 1959.
30. Postcard invitation to a community open house on Sunday, May 4, 2003 at the new Christian Science Church at 620 South First Avenue. Color drawing of church on front.
31. Church of the Good Shepherd directory, Fall 2003, with artwork by W.R. McNall.
32. Church of the Good Shepherd directory, 1997. United Methodist, 400 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia, CA 91007.
33. Arcadia Presbyterian Church celebrating 100 years--1914 to 2014. Arcadia Weekly, April 3, 2014. The church is located at 121 Alice Street, Arcadia, CA, 91006.
34. Church Directory of Holy Angels Parish: a Roman Catholic Community, 2010-celebrating 75 years of faith.
35. Arcadia Christian School marks its 70th anniversary, by Jonathan Tsou. Arcadia Weekly, September 10, 2015.
36. Church of the Good Shepherd new building plans, undated. Includes minister's message by Thatcher Jordan, "new church school unit," and description of the church architecture of the new church building as "English Country style," in keeping with the present buildings and Gothic lines. Seating will fit 758.
37. History of The Santa Anita Church, 226 West Colorado Boulevard, Arcadia, CA 91007. Retrieved from website santaanitachurch.org on May 11, 2019.
38. History of Arcadia Congregational Church, 2706 S. Santa Anita Avenue. Retrieved from website arcadiaucc.org on May 11, 2019.
39. History of Church of the Good Shepherd (a United Methodist Church), 400 West Duarte Road, Arcadia, CA 91007. Retrieved from website www.cgsum.org on May 11, 2019.
40. Three pamphlets from Church of the Good Shepherd-Methodist-Arcadia,CA -1) The Challenge of our new Church "Let's look at the budget $81,447." 2) Why a budget? 1952-53 budget of $23,470 3) Church of the Good Shepherd Methodist, 400 West Duarte Road, Questions & Answers about weddings at the church.
41. Two items from Arcadia Presbyteryan Church. 1) One sheet of letterhead Arcadia Presbyterian Church, First Avenue and Alice Street, Office phone DOuglas7-3040, Minister: J. Davis Barnard, Assistant Minister: Arthur Dahlberg, Jr. Secretary: Fern L. Thompson, and Director of Music: Bernard J. Rockwood. 2) Clipper Club Yearbook 1950-Annual Installation Program, January 3, 1950 with officers names and member directory.
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Churches
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2 folders
Item ID
52AF
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City of Arcadia. Criminal Docket

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1. Recorder's Court Docket #3-Criminal Docket-City of Arcadia-February 18, 1916-July 24, 1918. Bound and handwritten. 2. City of Arcadia. City Court. Criminal Docket: October 14, 1933-December 27, 1944
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1. Recorder's Court Docket #3-Criminal Docket-City of Arcadia-February 18, 1916-July 24, 1918. Bound and handwritten.
2. City of Arcadia. City Court. Criminal Docket: October 14, 1933-December 27, 1944
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City of Arcadia. Criminal Docket
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 21
Shelf Number
Shelf A6
Item ID
330AF
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City of Arcadia- Arcadia Redevelopment Agency

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City of Arcadia – Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. Press clippings, 1962-1984.
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City of Arcadia – Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. Press clippings, 1962-1984.
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City of Arcadia- Arcadia Redevelopment Agency
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 91
Shelf Number
Shelf C6
Item ID
397AF
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Subject Files
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City of Arcadia -Arcadia Redevelopment Agency

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City of Arcadia – Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. Press clippings, 1985-1991 Amended Agency Bylaws approved by the Agency and Council on March 6, 2001 Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Financial Statements June 30, 1997 Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Financial Statements June 30, 1998 Lease Rate Data Inform…
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City of Arcadia – Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. Press clippings, 1985-1991
Amended Agency Bylaws approved by the Agency and Council on March 6, 2001
Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Financial Statements June 30, 1997
Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Financial Statements June 30, 1998
Lease Rate Data Information Sheets-July 1995, July 1998, February 1999, December 1999, June 2001, January 2002, September 2002, April 2003, November 2003.
City of Arcadia Assessed Value (Net Taxable) Fiscal Years 1986-1987 through 2000-2001. City of Arcadia Business License Activity and Building Permit Valuation History for FY 1995-1996 through 2000-2001. Redevelopment Agency Highlights 1974-2001). Partial list of Agency Asssisted Projects.
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City of Arcadia -Arcadia Redevelopment Agency
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 92
Shelf Number
Shelf C6
Item ID
398AF
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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
Item ID
287AF
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City of Arcadia Assessment Books of the Property in the City of Arcadia

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Start Date
1948
End Date
1954
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City of Arcadia. Assessment books of the property in the City of Arcadia. Includes legal description, last known owner, value of land, taxes paid. 101 A. Book 1. Assessment no. 1-728. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 2. Assessment no.729-1721. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. 101 B. Book 3. Assessment…
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1948
End Date
1954
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City of Arcadia. Assessment books of the property in the City of Arcadia. Includes legal description, last known owner, value of land, taxes paid.
101 A. Book 1. Assessment no. 1-728. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 2. Assessment no.729-1721. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.
101 B. Book 3. Assessment no. 1722-2532. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 4. Assessment no. 2533-3391. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.
101 C. Book 5. Assessment no. 3392-4596. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 6. Assessment No. 4597-5666. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.
101 D. Book 7. Assessment no. 5667-6765. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 8. Assessment no. 6767-7784A. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.
101 E. Book 9. Assessment no. 7785-9032. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 10. Assessment no. 9033-9976. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.
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City of Arcadia Assessment Books of the Property in the City of Arcadia
Physical Description
Ten books bound in ledgers
Location
Basement
Box Number
Boxes 101A through 101E
Shelf Number
Shelf H21 and Shelf H22
Item ID
408AF
Collection
Subject Files
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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
Shelf Number
Shelf H3
Item ID
450AF
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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
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 007A
Shelf Number
Shelf H3
Item ID
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
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 007B
Shelf Number
Shelf H3
Item ID
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
Item ID
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
Location
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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Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park)

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1. Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park) Specifications, Blueprints
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1. Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park) Specifications, Blueprints
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Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park)
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 37
Shelf Number
Shelf B4
Item ID
346AF
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Subject Files
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Chamber of Commerce - Arcadia Board of Trade and Arcadia Chamber of Commerce

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Chamber of Commerce. Minutes of Arcadia Board of Trade and Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. April 1914 to December 1926. 1 ledger
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Chamber of Commerce. Minutes of Arcadia Board of Trade and Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. April 1914 to December 1926. 1 ledger
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Chamber of Commerce - Arcadia Board of Trade and Arcadia Chamber of Commerce
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 80
Shelf Number
Shelf B6
Item ID
386AF
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Arcadia's Best

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1. Arcadia's Best Patriotic Festival program. Celebrating America's History, July 2, 2011. First annual Arcadia's Best Patriotic Festival and Parade. 2. Arcadia's Best Patriotic Festival fundraising committee flyer for Bar-B-Que dinner, May 15, 2011. 3. One Community, One Book, October 2, 2011. Wit…
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1. Arcadia's Best Patriotic Festival program. Celebrating America's History, July 2, 2011. First annual Arcadia's Best Patriotic Festival and Parade.
2. Arcadia's Best Patriotic Festival fundraising committee flyer for Bar-B-Que dinner, May 15, 2011.
3. One Community, One Book, October 2, 2011. With a letter from Mayor Gary A. Kovacic inviting people to read Cliff Falls by C. B. Shiepe.
4. One Community, One Book "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, event held October 22, 2010.
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Arcadia's Best
Item ID
294AF
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Ode to Arcadia

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“Ode to Arcadia” Centennial Poetry Contest 2003
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“Ode to Arcadia” Centennial Poetry Contest 2003
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Ode to Arcadia
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 75
Shelf Number
Shelf C4
Item ID
381AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia Educational Foundation

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1. Preserve our schools. Arcadia Educational Foundation (support group formed to financially assist schools) brochure, 1981. 2. "New trustees are named to foundation." Arcadia Highlander, December 17, 1986. 3. Letter from Arcadia Educational Foundation president, Charles E. Gilb. October 1, 19…
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1. Preserve our schools. Arcadia Educational Foundation (support group formed to financially assist schools) brochure, 1981.
2. "New trustees are named to foundation." Arcadia Highlander, December 17, 1986.
3. Letter from Arcadia Educational Foundation president, Charles E. Gilb. October 1, 1983.
4. Letter from Arcadia Educational Foundation president, Lisa Lucas, appeal for donations for 2012-2013 school year.
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Arcadia Educational Foundation
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12AF
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Arcadia (City) History

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1. A walk along Arcadia's "Main Street." 1880's -1920. A six page tour with maps. By Susan Kasten March, 1989. 2. "Arcadia gets publicity." News clip, 1927. Details of what a "racy" town Arcadia was. 3. "Arcadia: prestige city where it's a pleasure to live." Arcadia Tribune, June 17, 1970. 4.…
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1. A walk along Arcadia's "Main Street." 1880's -1920. A six page tour with maps. By Susan Kasten March, 1989.
2. "Arcadia gets publicity." News clip, 1927. Details of what a "racy" town Arcadia was.
3. "Arcadia: prestige city where it's a pleasure to live." Arcadia Tribune, June 17, 1970.
4. "Steady growth marks Arcadia's 70 years." Arcadia Tribune, August 16, 1973, birthday edition.
5. Arcadia Diamond Jubilee Souvenir edition. 48 page tabloid size edition, September 14, 1978.
6. "Arcadia ready for boom on 32nd anniversary." Copy of anniversary issue, August 2, 1935.
7. History of City of Arcadia officials, 1903-1986. Compiled by Christine Van Maanen.
8. A Brief History of Arcadia, CA. Courtesy of: Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, by Christine Van Maanen, City Clerk of Arcadia, 1956-1988. Retrieved from Internet, http://www.wemweb.com/traveler/towns/33arcadi/history.html on July 28, 2005.
9. City of Arcadia - general information. Prepared by the Office of the City Clerk, February, 2007.
10. History of Officials 1903-2008. Prepared by the Office of the City Clerk. 2 copies.
11. Memories of Arcadia: Mr. Mayor, a name to remember, Arcadia Weekly, September 18, 2003. Article by Charles Cooper, history of mayors, city managers, city council, clerk.
12. History of Officials 1903-2016, Prepared by the Office of the City Clerk.
13. Background of Arcadia including: Reid Granted Rancho Santa Anita, Rancho Sold to Dalton, The Baldwin Era, Arcadia Incorporated, Death of Lucky Baldwin, Ross Field World War I, the Twenties, Thirties, and Forties, Arcadia Today, Arcadia Post Office, Arcadia Public Library, Arcadia Community Coordinating Council, Arcadia Schools. Copied from The Historical Volume and Reference Works, Los Angeles County, Vol. 3 (1964).
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Arcadia (City) History
Item ID
114AF
Collection
Subject Files
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