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Senior Citizen Services

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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…
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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).
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Senior Citizen Services
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Senior Citizen Housing

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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.…
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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.
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Senior Citizen Housing
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231AF
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Senior Citizen of the Year

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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. …
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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.
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Senior Citizen of the Year
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Olympic Games (1984)

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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…
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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.
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Olympic Games (1984)
Item ID
158AF
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1984 Olympic Games

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Equestrian venue: dressage and jumping. Venue development and site plans. Venue specific passes. Endurance Test-Cross Country, Course Plans.
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Equestrian venue: dressage and jumping. Venue development and site plans. Venue specific passes. Endurance Test-Cross Country, Course Plans.
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Olympic Games 1984
Equestrian events
Santa Anita Park-1981-1990
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Basement
Box Number
Box 136
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Shelf H17
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506AF
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Citizen of the Year

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1. List of annual award winners through 1986. 2. "Mrs. Hoard, Scoot win." Arcadia Tribune, August 22, 1974, page 1. 3. "Neal Johnson named '75 Citizen of the Year." Arcadia Tribune, March 23, 1975, page 1. 4. "Hospital Chaplain honored as 1976 'Citizen of the Year'." Arcadia Tribune, April 4, 1…
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1. List of annual award winners through 1986.
2. "Mrs. Hoard, Scoot win." Arcadia Tribune, August 22, 1974, page 1.
3. "Neal Johnson named '75 Citizen of the Year." Arcadia Tribune, March 23, 1975, page 1.
4. "Hospital Chaplain honored as 1976 'Citizen of the Year'." Arcadia Tribune, April 4, 1976, page A1.
5. "Mrs. Livingston, Gilb named to receive awards as top citizens." Arcadia Tribune, February 27, 1977, page A1.
6. "Carol Libby, Roy Long 1977 Citizens of the Year." Arcadia Tribune, March 2, 1978, page A1.
7. "Helms, Mason Citizens of the Year." Arcadia Tribune, March 11, 1979, page A1.
8. "Arcadia Citizens of the Year." Arcadia Tribune, March 30, 1980, page A1.
9. "Marilyn Daleo named Citizen of the Year." Arcadia Tribune, February 15, 1981, page A1.
10. "Honors set for Dr. Robert Bell, Marguerite Towsley on April 4." Arcadia Tribune, February 14, 1982.
11. "Catherine Mundy, Lyle Cunningham named Citizens of the Year." Arcadia Tribune, February 10, 1983.
12. "Citizens of the Year: Ruth Gilb, Jim Parker." Arcadia Tribune, March 8, 1984.
13. "'Citizens of the Year' chosen." Arcadia Highlander, March 6, 1985, page 1.
14. "Ruth Gilb: Citizen of the Year." FPC Digest, April 1984, page 12.
15. "Citizens of '81 announced." Highland Community News, March 10, 1982, page 1.
16. "Arcadia Chamber of Commerce recognizes Goddard, Pellegrino as outstanding 'Citizens of Year'." Arcadia Highlander, March 26, 1986, page 14.
17. "Arcadians turn out to salute Gary Kovacic: former mayor hailed by Chamber of Commerce as 2006 'Citizen of the Year.' San Marino Tribune, April 5, 2007.
18. Chamber honors local Alice Wang as Citizen of the Year. Weekly Star, supplement to the Pasadena Star News, p. 1, 7. February 12, 2012.
19. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Installation of Officers and Citizen of the Year Award Gala Celebration program, April 19, 2012.
20. Bob and Patsy Harbicht named Arcadia Chamber of Commerce 2014 Citizens of the Year, succeeding Jim and Shelly Romo. Arcadia Weekly, January 30, 2014.
21. Arcadia City Clerk Gene Glasco named Arcadia's Citizen of the Year, Arcadia Weekly, April 10, 2017.
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Citizen of the Year
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Library (2010-2019)

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1. History of Arcadia Public Library: 1913 to 2010 written by Caroline Han, a graduate student in library and information science at San Jose State University, April 30, 2010. Retrieved from the World Wide Web at http://katrover.blogspot.com on June 7, 2010. 17 pages. 2. Flyer shows new features of…
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1. History of Arcadia Public Library: 1913 to 2010 written by Caroline Han, a graduate student in library and information science at San Jose State University, April 30, 2010. Retrieved from the World Wide Web at http://katrover.blogspot.com on June 7, 2010. 17 pages.
2. Flyer shows new features of "Arcadia Searchlight," the library's new catalog that went live on Monday, December 13, 2010. Searchlight is the name for the patron/user catalog, while library staff knows it as Koha. Koha is the new open source ILS (integrated library system). Library has just migrated from Sirsi/Workflows.
3. A "Brown Bag Talk" on the history of the Arcadia Public Library, covering 1913-2010, was given by Carolyn Garner-Reagan, Director of Library & Museum Services, on October 21, 2010, at the Arcadia Historical Museum. This is a script of her talk and slide show.
4. Results of research project by Fuller Theological Seminary student Karisa Harke, reported on December 23, 2010. Harke surveyed 34 high school library users to find out why they use the library. Most respondents said they used the library to do homework or study. Harke found 10 main reasons.
5. Barks and books for readers. Bernie, a 131-pound dog listens to children read at Arcadia Public Library. His trainer is Lois Longo. This program is a partnership between the library and Pasadena Humane Society.
6. City Council Resolution No. 6806, various fees for city servicees. Page 7-10, $1 fee proposed for all children's, teen and adult materials. Resolution has passed.
7.Facts about the Arcadia Public Library, statistics from July 1, 2010-June 30, 2011, including number of visitors, volumes, questions asked, etc.
8. Bill Veeck: Baseball's greatest maverick. A baseball reliquary exhibition at Arcadia Public Library April 9-May 24, 2012. Publicity packet includes postcard ad for Paul Dickson's book Bill Veeck: Baseball's greatest maverick, information about the exhibition and events, including book signing by author Paul Dickson, film screening, panel discussion with John Schulian, Ron Rapoport, Ken Solarz and others on May 19, 2012 at Arcadia Public Library. "Baseball could use a shot of Bill Veeck's inspired zaniness," Sacramento Bee, April 3, 2012. Book reviews of Paul Dickson's book from Los Angeles Times, April 1, 2012 and The American Spectator, April 2012.
9. Facts about the Arcadia Public Library, statistics from July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012, including number of visitors, volumes, questions asked, library board members, director, etc.
10. Staff report from Tom Tait to Mayor and City Council, March 6, 2012 re: Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with TKE Engineering and Planning for design and development of the library auditorium renovation project for $29,860.
11. Facts about the Arcadia Public Library, statistics from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 and names of Library Board members 2013-2014, and number of employees.
12. Beacon Media Readers' Choice award. "Arcadia Public Library is the silver winner (second place) of Beacon Media's Readers' Choice poll 2013-2014 in the category of Library."With copy of the page in the Arcadia Weekly Readers' Choice issue, November 21-27, 2013.
13A-B. A. Proclamation National Library Week, April 12-18, 2015. B. Unlimited Possibilities at Your Library: celebrate National Library Week and National Volunteer Appreciation Week all month long April 2015. Front and back flier lists events and programs.
14. Library Needs Assessment Survey. 16 questions. 2015.
15. Arcadia Public Library page from 2015-2016 Annual Report showing library statistics and Director Mary Beth Hayes' message.
16. New library catalog to debut in December 2010, Koha, an open source integrated library system. After a contest for naming the catalog, it came to be known as "Searchlight."
17. Arcadia Council PTA-Honorary Service Award presented to Arcadia Public Library February 7, 2017.
18. Facts about the Arcadia Public Library statistics July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.
19. Arcadia Public Library 2016-2017 Annual Report graphical (pie charts, bar graphs) presentation of annual statistics.
20. 2016 Chinese American Film Festival Certificate of Appreciation to Arcadia Public Library, November 5, 2016.
21. Arcadia Public Library Community Learning and Technology Center (computer labs at the library) grand opening and ribbon cutting, April 12, 2018. Note: the classrooms / computer labs were opened to the public prior to this official ribbon cutting.
22. Facts about the Arcadia Public Library statistics July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.
23. Facts about the Arcadia Public Library statistics from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. With a color page from the 2018-2019 Annual Report of the Arcadia Public Library of statistics and highlights.
24. Letter from City Manager's office to Arcadia residents announcing Farmers' Market beginning on Sunday, September 8, 2019 in the Arcadia Public Library front parking lot, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM every Sunday.
25. Printed from web.archive.org on October 29, 2019 and November 8, 2019. Screenshots of content and design of Arcadia Public Library and Gilb Museum websites c. 2017-April 2019 when Vision Live was the web vendor, before the new website design by Revize. Includes Friends of the Library history and Friends Summer Newsletter 2017, mission of the Arcadia Public Library, Standards of Behavior (September 2014), Arcadia History Room mission, highlights, size and scope of the collection, Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage mission statement, information about Ruth and Charles Gilb, museum collections.
26. Arcadia Public Library Strategic Plan Update 2013.
27. 2018 Key Performance Indicators of Arcadia Fire Department (calls for service, inspections, public safety), Arcadia Police Department *calls for service, reports/cases, arrests), Arcadia Public Library (library statistics such as number of total library visits, questions answered, new items added, computer and wifi users), Recreation and Community Services (program participation, volunteers).
28. Arcadia Public Library Strategic Plan for 2018-2020.
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Library (2010-2019)
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Maps (2010-2019)

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All items are street maps unless otherwise noted. 1. The City of Arcadia and Los Angeles County map, c. 2015. 2. Arcadia street map, 2015. Pull-out map from Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Community Profile. 3. Arcadia Downtown Business Association Visitor's Guide to Downtown Arcadia, c. 2018. 4. Pages…
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All items are street maps unless otherwise noted.
1. The City of Arcadia and Los Angeles County map, c. 2015.
2. Arcadia street map, 2015. Pull-out map from Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Community Profile.
3. Arcadia Downtown Business Association Visitor's Guide to Downtown Arcadia, c. 2018.
4. Pages 537, 566, 567, 597 from The Thomas Guide Los Angeles & Orange Counties street guide, by Rand McNally, 2013 showing Arcadia street map.
5. Downtown Arcadia map, updated January 2018, by the Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association. 2 copies.
6. Current Land Use Map Zoning Map of Arcadia from Arcadia General Plan Update, 2010.
7. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Map of Arcadia, 2011.
8. Zoning Map of the City of Arcadia. Updated December 6, 2017.
9. Map of Arcadia, include street map and foothills area map. Pulled out from the 2019 Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Community Profile and Business Resource Guide.
10. Color map of Arcadia with Lodging Guide that includes addresses and phone numbers on one side, and map of Downtown Arcadia on the other that lists restaurants and nightlife, shops and services, including addresses and phone numbers. Prepared by the Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association (DAIA). c.2018.
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Maps (2010-2019)
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City Council (2010-2019)

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1. Program and invitation from Annual Mayor's Community Breakfast, John Wuo, Mayor. April 8, 2010. Guest speakers Carolyn Conley (Horseracing Television), Mike Smith (Hall of Fame jockey), David Milch (television writer, producer and creator). 2. Memo from City Manager Don Penman to Mayor and Cit…
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1. Program and invitation from Annual Mayor's Community Breakfast, John Wuo, Mayor. April 8, 2010. Guest speakers Carolyn Conley (Horseracing Television), Mike Smith (Hall of Fame jockey), David Milch (television writer, producer and creator).
2. Memo from City Manager Don Penman to Mayor and City Council, January 18, 2011 requesting council's direction on matter of coyote management program.
3. 2011 Mayor's Community Breakfast "Inspired by the love and strength of family." Mayor Peter Amundson. Guest speakers Tatyane Berrios, Kay Kinsler, Edward Wong, Dorothy Denne, Rev. H. B. London, Jr.
4. Peter Amundson biography. City council member term April 2010-April 2014. Retrieved from www.ci.arcadia.ca.us on September 27, 2011.
5. Roger Chandler biography. City council member term April 2010-April 2014. Retrieved from www.ci.arcadia.ca.us on September 27, 2011.
6. Bob Harbicht biography. City council member term April 2010-April 2014. Retrieved from www.ci.arcadia.ca.us on September 27, 2011.
7. Gary Kovacic biography. City council member term April 2008-April 2012. Retrieved from www.ci.arcadia.ca.us on September 27, 2011.
8. Mickey Segal biography. City council member term April 2010-April 2014. Retrieved from www.ci.arcadia.ca.us on September 27, 2011.
9. John Wuo biography. City council member term April 2012-April 2016. Retrieved from www.ci.arcadia.ca.us on June 4, 2012.
10. Invitation to a meeting to recognize the reorganization of the Arcadia City Council, April 20, 2011. Invitation on gold card stock with a postcard graphic of the City of Arcadia-Community of Homes city crest.
11. Program from City of Arcadia 2012 Mayor's Community Breakfast, Gary Kovacic, Mayor.
12. Invitation and Program from 2013 Mayor's Community Breakfast. Mayor Robert C. Harbicht. List of former mayors on back of program. Keynote speaker was Tim Conway, Jr.
13. A Good Day in Arcadia, Mountain Views News, p. 7, April 20, 2013. By Joan Schmidt. Recaps dedication of the "Lucky Baldwin" statue titled "A Dawn in the West" and Arcadia City Council Reorganization meeting, at which Mickey Segal was chosen as Mayor and John Wuo was chosen Mayor Pro Tem.
14. List of members-Arcadia City Council and Boards and Commissions Roster, revised July 2013.
15. Mickey Segal not running; four new candidates. Mountain Views News, January 18, 2014.
16. Mayor Mickey Segal won't seek re-election. 3 open seats in council face. Pasadena Star News, January 15, 2014.
17. Invitation and program Mayor's Community Breakfast with keynote speaker Dr. J. Michael Ortiz. March 28, 2014. With list of past mayors.
18. Methodist Hospital Health Smart magazine, Fall 2013-Winter 2014. Features the article "We're Here to Serve the Community" about Arcadia City Councilman and past mayor John Wuo and his wife Jane Wuo (in photo), the 2013 Crystal Ball gala honorees. Pages 32-33.
19. Arcadia City Council rejects petition to repeal utility tax. If utility tax repealed, city services would suffer. Retrieved July 10, 2014 from www.pasadenastarnews.com.
20. City of Arcadia 2015 Mayor's Community Breakfast invitation and program, featuring John Chiang, the California State Treasurer, as keynote speaker. List of all past mayors.
21. Lawsuit halts City projects, not history. Arcadiasbest.com, May 6, 2015 by Scott Hettrick.
22. Arcadia City Attorney responds to criticism of Council's nonpublic decisions (zoning, historic preservation, Brown Act). Arcadia Weekly, May 21, 2015.
23. Residents, ex-mayor threaten to recall three city officials over zoning code updates, historic preservation, mansions, and a lawsuit from Arcadia Highlands Homeowners Association (HOA). Pasadena Star News, July 9, 2015.
24. City Council Minutes May 29, 2015. City Attorney Deitsch addressed erroneous conclusions and opinions which appeared in a newspaper article titled "Arcadia Officials violated the California Open Meetings Law (Brown Act)"re: discussion of Save the Arcadia Highlands v. City of Arcadia.
25. Document illuminates official's (John Wuo) ties to Gemcoin founder Steve Chen. Arcadia Weekly, September 3, 2015.
26. Wuo resigns; Segal back? Lawsuit settled by Scott Hettrick. October 7, 2015. Retrieved October 12, 2015 from Arcadiasbest.com.
27. Mayor's Community Breakfast invitation and program, April 1, 2016 with keynote speaker Alex Kajitani.
28. Mayor Tom Beck plans for Arcadia's future. Arcadia Weekly, May 12, 2016. 29. Arcadia City Council OKs 107 fee hikes, adds 9 new ones for city services, Pasadena Star News, January 19, 2017.
30. City Council Reorganization, reorganized as follows: Mayor Peter Amundson, Mayor Pro Tem Sho Tay, Council Members Tom Beck, Roger Chandler, April Verlato.
31. Invitation to Mayor's Community Breakfast featuring U.S. Congressman Adam Schiff as the keynote speaker. February 24, 2017.
32. A. Invitation. B. Program-2018 Arcadia Mayor's Community Breakfast "Leaving a Legacy" with keynote speaker Michael D. Antonovich, Former L.A. County Supervisor. C. Handouts recap of city services.
33. Notice of City Council reorganization, dated June 6, 2018. Mayor is Sho Tay, Mayor Pro Tem is April Verlato and Council Members are Peter Amundson, Tom Beck, Roger Chandler. From City of Arcadia, Office of the City Clerk, Lisa Mussenden.
33. 33A-33D/ Four articles. 33A. Tale of two cities: Arcadia and bygone Arcadia. Noted historians slighted by longtime councilman's remarks. By Terry Miller. Arcadia Weekly, February 28, 2019. 33B. Why is historic preservation important to Arcadia? By Galen Patterson, Arcadia Weekly, February 28, 2019. 33C. Arcadia's potential historic districts, Part 1: Santa Anita Village by Isabelle Cruz. Arcadia Weekly, March 14, 2019. 33D. City Council makes changes to historic preservation ordinance by Galen Patterson. Arcadia Weekly, March 21, 2019.
34. City Council Reorgnization, April 16, 2019. Mayor is April Verlato. Mayor Pro Tem is Roger Chandler. Other Council Members are Peter Amundson, Tom Beck, and Sho Tay.
35. Fair political practices commission agenda item faults Chandler/Harbicht 2018 campaign mailers. Mayor Pro Tem Roger Chandler is facing some additional heat this week from the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) with a two-count complaint filed after the 2018 Arcadia municipal election. From Arcadiaweekly.com September 11, 2019.
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City Council (2010-2019)
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Baldwin, Anita Long-Sylvester Long (Lance)

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1. "The legend of Chief Buffalo Child Long Lance and the mysterious truth behind it." Canadian, February 7, 1976. Article by Canadian writer David Smith, who submitted it to the Arcadia Public Library October 15, 1980. 2. "Long Lance's last stand: Dying a lie." Canadian, February 14, 1976. 3. …
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1. "The legend of Chief Buffalo Child Long Lance and the mysterious truth behind it." Canadian, February 7, 1976. Article by Canadian writer David Smith, who submitted it to the Arcadia Public Library October 15, 1980.
2. "Long Lance's last stand: Dying a lie." Canadian, February 14, 1976.
3. Report of proceedings: Coroner's inquest. 22 page report of testimony of those subpoenaed to Coroner's inquest into the shooting death of Sylvester Long (Long Lance) at Anoakia in Arcadia on March 19, 1932.
4. Reference to books on Long Lance.
5. "Inquest held yesterday for Sylvester Long Lance." Pasadena Star News, March 25, 1932.
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Baldwin, Anita Long-Sylvester Long (Lance)
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Chinese calligraphy art by Mr. Yang Long

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Chinese calligraphy art by Arcadia author Mr. Yang Long. It reads “Good Fortune” and other characters bestow a blessing to the city of Arcadia. It was given to library director Jackie Faust-Moreno c. September, 2011.
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Chinese calligraphy art by Arcadia author Mr. Yang Long. It reads “Good Fortune” and other characters bestow a blessing to the city of Arcadia. It was given to library director Jackie Faust-Moreno c. September, 2011.
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Chinese calligraphy art by Mr. Yang Long
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 116
Shelf Number
Shelf H16
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429AF
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Railroads-Light Rail (Metro Gold Line, L-Line, Blue Line, A-Line)

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Original name of the light rail was the Gold Line. Later, Gold Line was temporarily renamed L-Line and officially renamed A-Line aka Blue Line effective June 16, 2023. 1. Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension, Winter 2011. A 2-sided information flyer including quick facts, project funding, constructio…
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Original name of the light rail was the Gold Line. Later, Gold Line was temporarily renamed L-Line and officially renamed A-Line aka Blue Line effective June 16, 2023.
1. Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension, Winter 2011. A 2-sided information flyer including quick facts, project funding, construction authority background that accompanied a model of the Metro Gold Line on display at the library starting in early 2011.
2. Metro Gold Line Extension information in a supplement called "Civic Leadership" in the Pasadena Star News, January 31, 2011. "Once the environmental process is completed in 2012, the project will be ready for funding at the local and federal levels. Metro has made funding the Foothill Extension from Azusa to Montclair a priority project for the agency.
3. Memo from Jason Kruckeberg, Asst. City Manager / Development Services Director and Phil Wray, Deputy Director of Development Services/City Engineer to Mayor and City Council re: Discussion of Gold Line Project Status-City's Commitments and Progress Review. August 16, 2011.
4. Artist renderings of future Arcadia Station and I-210 Gold Line Bridge (to resemble weaved baskets).
5. Introducing six new stations in five cities--Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte, Irwindale, Azusa-Alameda and Azusa-Citrus. Construction completion on track for 2015. Habib F. Balian, CEO of Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority is pictured. An award winning team of contractors and engineers include Skanska, Hill International, Jacobs, Patterson & Associates, Inc.
6. Staff report from Jason Kruckeberg to Mayor and City Council, April 3, 2012 re: report, discussion and direction regarding Gold Line parking structure and transit plaza, with drawings.
7. Three train bridges, station coming. Mountain Views News, p. 6, February 16, 2013.
8. Foothill Gold Line extension updates. Arcadia Weekly, p. 8, February 21, 2013. Updates on design work, demolition, station locations.
9. Santa Anita Bridge groundbreaking.Mountain Views News, p. 7, April 20, 2013.
10. Gold Line construction extends closure of Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena Star News, p. A3, May 4, 2013.
11. Gold Line bridge project to conclude on Colorado Boulevard. Nearly five months of construction ends, but heavy work to begin on Santa Anita Avenue. Pasadena Star News, p. A10. May 29, 2013.
12. Gold Line construction moving forward. First Avenue in Arcadia to open by the end of March. Arcadia Weekly, March 13, 2014.
13. Gold Line station art revealed, April 29, 2014. Retrieved from http://arcadiachamber.org on May 1, 2014.
14. Foothill Gold Line Pasadena to Azusa Update. Construction (bridges, at-grade crossings) continues on time and on budget for a September 2015 turn-over to Metro. Mountain Views News, Section B-p. 1, June 6, 2014.
15. Downtown Arcadia intersection at Huntington and Second will be closed for Gold Line construction, August 6, 2014. Retrieved from www.pasadenastarnews.com on August 11, 2014.
16. Chamber's key role in Gold Line station by Scott Hettrick, August 24, 2015. Retrieved from ArcadiaCAChamber.org on August 25, 2015.
17. Foothill Gold Line Newsletter. Third quarter 2014, with construction update and inserts about Arcadia Station (station artist Michael Davis) and Who Knew Building a Light Rail Track Could Be So Interesting?
18. A-C. 18A. City of Arcadia Holiday Tree Lighting and Dedication December 5, 2015 at Arcadia Transit Plaza. 18B. Arcadia Transit Plaza Dedication Ceremony November 6, 2014. 18C. Arcadia's Grand Opening Celebrationg. Gold Line is coming to Arcadia Saturday, March 5, 2016-Ribbon cutting and station celebration (2 copies).
19. Metro to offer free rides on new Gold Line extension March 5: community events planned at five stations. Arcadia Station at 201 N. First Avenue. Arcadia Weekly, February 25, 2016.
20. Gold Line extension unlikely to affect big traffic jams: history shows trains won't impact freeways. Pasadena Star News, March 2, 2016.
21.Two articles. Where the gold train takes you. Riding the new Gold Line Foothill Extension? Check out 21 activities, local attractions. Art at new Gold Line stations tells cities' stories. Pasadena Star News, March 1, 2016.
22. Opening Day of Metro Gold Line Arcadia Station marketing items: Metro Map & Pocket Guide; Metro Rider's Guide; Arcadia Shop dine stay enjoy coupon book; What is Tap? Instructional Coloring Book; Celebrate the grand opening March 5, 2016 flyer; Heads up watch for trains perforated train model of Kinkisharyo P3010.
23. The ABCs of the Gold Line. Arcadia Weekly, March 3, 2016.
24. All aboard! Metro's Gold Line comes a long way to connect Pasadena to Azusa on Saturday. Pasadena Weekly, March 3, 2016.
25. City of Arcadia celebrates opening of the Gold Line Extension. Arcadia Transit introduces new shuttle service in conjunction with Metro Gold Line opening. Mountain Views News, February 27, 2016.
26. Gold Line fuels nearby projects: extension generating money for area cities. Pasadena Star News, p. A1, A5, February 29, 2016.
27. Wheels: Go east young man: Gold Line opening ceremony prompts historic musings on the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe. Pasadena Weekly, p. 14, March 3, 2016. By Lauren Holland.
28. L Line (Gold) Metro Rail Schedule, Metro Rail Azusa-Union Station-East LA, effective April 9, 2023.
29. A-B. 29A. June 2023 map of all Metro rail lines, Metro busway routes, regional rail (Amtrak and Metrolink) and airport transportation (airport shuttle, LAX FlyAway and LAX shuttle). 29B. A Line Metro Rail schedule effective June 16, 2023 on two sheets. Includes map, connections and parking.
30. A-D. 30A. Meet the Line Letters - Nuevos Nombres. Folded map of Metro Rail & Busway. Shows all Metro Rail lines, Metro Busway routes, Regional rail (Amtrak and Metrolink) and airport transportation (airport shuttle, LAX FlyAway and LAX shuttle). Explanations in English and Spanish. Dated October 2022. 30B. Metro rail is growing! Brochure explaining changes in names, stations, and routes when Metro completes the Regional Connector Transit Project on June 16, 2023. Includes map. In English and Spanish. 30C. Meet the new lineup = Conozca nuestra neva alineacion. Folded map of Metro Rail and Busway routes. Shows all Metro Rail lines, Metro Busway routes, Regional rail (Amtrak and Metrolink) and airport transportation (airport shuttle, LAX FlyAway and LAX shuttle). Explanations In English and Spanish. Dated June 2023. 30D. Go Metro map & pocket guide. Folded map of Metro Rail & Busway. Shows all Metro Rail lines, Metro Busway routes, Regional rail (Amtrak and Metrolink) and airport transportation (airport shuttle, LAX FlyAway and LAX shuttle). Includes information on fares, hours, and important contacts. Dated August 2023.
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Railroads-Light Rail-Metro Gold Line
Railroads-Light Rail-L Line
Railroads-Light Rail-Blue Line
Railroads-Light Rail-A Line
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293AF
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Sports Figures

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1. Arcadia Tribune news clip circa 1950 concerning Oakwood Hotel that lists four boxers who trained here in Arcadia. 2. "Birdleg" Collins who fought here in Arcadia. Copy of photo given by boxing historian Dave Coapman on November 13, 1979. 3. Information on boxers from authority G. Phillips; r…
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1. Arcadia Tribune news clip circa 1950 concerning Oakwood Hotel that lists four boxers who trained here in Arcadia.
2. "Birdleg" Collins who fought here in Arcadia. Copy of photo given by boxing historian Dave Coapman on November 13, 1979.
3. Information on boxers from authority G. Phillips; received from Dave Coapman in September 1979.
4. Notes..."among others who trained at Oakwood..."
5. Note on Kid McCoy.
6. Note on Barney Oldfield.
7. Note on reminiscences of Don Ott as to boxers he saw at the ring at the Oakwood Hotel.
8. John L. has to say. news clip February 21, 1893 recounts John L. Sullivan and Corbett fight; notes Corbett stayed at Baldwin Hotel in San Francisco. Given to us by Dave Coapman.
9. Police Gazette article February 17, 1906 about efforts of Morris Levy to build a professional fight club in Arcadia.
10. Arcadia Club of Los Angeles makes the first of its offers of large purses...news clip from unidentified newspaper September 1906 regarding fight in Arcadia. Given to us by Dave Coapman May 1981.
11. Root boxing teacher at Camp Arcadia, CA. Milwaukee Free Press October 16, 1918.
12. Giants' Pitcher Visits Arcadia. Fred Fitzsimmons of the New York Giants, noted "knuckleball" pitcher of the National League visits in-laws Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Borgers at 121 East Walnut Street, for the winter. He will assist his brother-in-law John Borger with raising fancy chickens here. Pasadena Star News, November 1, 1928. Duplicate copy in Folder "Arcadia (city) history-1920-1930.
13. "A Hall of Famer" (Bruce Matthews to be inducted into National Football League Hall of Fame), The Weekly Star, Thursday, July 26, 2007.
14."Ice skating champion Nagasu isn't your average teenager" by Helene Elliott, Los Angeles Times, February 28, 2008. Fourteen year old Arcadia High School freshman Mirai Nagasu won the U.S. figure skating title.
15. "California trio dominates at junior world championships: Mirai Nagasu leads the pack" by Philip Hersh, Los Angeles Times, March 1, 2008.
16."Arcadia skater leads U.S. sweep," The Associated Press, March 1, 2008. Mirai Nagasu of Arcadia led a 1-2-3 U.S. sweep in the short program.
17. "Figure skating; Flatt edges Zhang and Nagasu for title" by Philip Hersh, Los Angeles Times, March 2, 2008.
18. "Arcadia teen on Olympic Ice" by Stacey Wang, The Weekly Star, February 18, 2010. Mirai Nagasu will figure skate in the Winter Olympics at Vancouver.
19. Chivas USA signs USMNT World Jimmy Conrad. From www.sbnation.com. Retrieved December 28, 2010. Soccer player Jimmy Conrad is a native of Arcadia.
20. Two obituaries on Babe Dahlgren, died in Arcadia, CA. "Babe Dalhgren, 84, successor to Gehrig when streak ended," New York Times biographical service, September 6, 1996. "Babe Dalhgren, man who replaced Gehrig, dead at 84,"Los Angeles Times, September 5, 1996.
21. Arcadian David Small displays his father Irving W. Small's Olympic medal at arcadia Public Library. Irving W. Small was captain of the United States ice hockey team which won the silver medal in the 1924 winter games at Mont-Blanc in the French Alps. Article and photographs. Unknown newspaper, August 26, 1976.
22. After heartbreak, U.S. figure skater Mirai Nagasu again takes aim at Olympic bid. Pasadena Star News, January 2, 2018.
23. Figure skater Mirai Nagasu Olympics Winter 2018. 6 items. 1) Depth is a problem, Pasadena Star News, January 27, 2018. 2) Letter from Michael R. Pence, Vice President of the United States to Mayor of Arcadia Peter Amundson honoring Arcadia's Mirai Nagasu as a member of the U.S. Olympic Team competing in PyeongChang, South Korea. 3) Americans capture bronze in team event but it was Mirai Nagasu's momentous achievement that stole the show, Los Angeles Times online, February 11, 2018. 4) Axel-ent Nagasu gives U.S. bronze, Pasadena Star News, February 12, 2018 (newsprint is in this file too). 5) Mirai Nagasu was once a Colorado Avalanche Ice Girl, Los Angeles Times online, February 13, 2018. 6) Mirai Nagasu holding nothing back in search of Olympic individual medal, Pasadena Star News online, February 18, 2018.
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Sports Figures
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240AF
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Santa Anita National Horse Show

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Santa Anita National Horse Show – Program/Magazine 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983
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Santa Anita National Horse Show – Program/Magazine 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983
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Santa Anita National Horse Show
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 76
Shelf Number
Shelf C5
Item ID
382AF
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Retired Men’s News.

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1. Retired Men’s News. (Periodical) J.H. Hoeppel, Publisher and Editor. 1939 – 1941. (2 Bound Volumes). Name changed to: National Defense, Feb. 1939
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1. Retired Men’s News. (Periodical) J.H. Hoeppel, Publisher and Editor. 1939 – 1941. (2 Bound Volumes). Name changed to: National Defense, Feb. 1939
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Retired Men’s News.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 42
Shelf Number
Shelf B3
Item ID
352AF
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Retired Men’s News.

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1. National Defense (Periodical) J.H. Hoeppel, Founder. 1942-July 1961 (2 Bound Volumes). Continues Retired Men's News.
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1. National Defense (Periodical) J.H. Hoeppel, Founder. 1942-July 1961 (2 Bound Volumes). Continues Retired Men's News.
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Retired Men’s News.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 43
Shelf Number
Shelf B3
Item ID
353AF
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Chamber of Commerce-News and Views

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NO TABLE OF CONTENTS. Current Year Only. Formerly Business Hotline. Previous years filed in Arcadia History Box #60A & B.
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NO TABLE OF CONTENTS. Current Year Only. Formerly Business Hotline. Previous years filed in Arcadia History Box #60A & B.
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Chamber of Commerce-News and Views
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Chamber of Commerce-News Bulletin

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Filed in Arcadia History Box #60C 1. 1970 2. 1971 3. 1972 4. 1973 5. 1974 6. 1975 7. 1976 8. 1977 9. January 1978 10. February 1978 11. March 1978 12. June 1978 13. August 1978 14. January 1979 15. February 1979 16. March 1979 17. November 1978 18. April 1979 19. May 1979 20. June 1979 21. July 19…
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Filed in Arcadia History Box #60C
1. 1970
2. 1971
3. 1972
4. 1973
5. 1974
6. 1975
7. 1976
8. 1977
9. January 1978
10. February 1978
11. March 1978
12. June 1978
13. August 1978
14. January 1979
15. February 1979
16. March 1979
17. November 1978
18. April 1979
19. May 1979
20. June 1979
21. July 1979
22. August 1979
23. September 1979
24. October 1979
25. November 1979
26. December 1979
27. January 1980
28. February 1980
29. March 1980
30. April 1980
31. May 1980
32. June 1980
33. July 1980
34. September 1980
35. October 1980
36. November 1980
37. December 1980
38. January 1981
39. February 1981
40. March 1981
41. March #2 1981 (probably April)
42. May 1981
43. June 1981
44. July 1981
45. August 1981
46. September 1981
47. October 1981
48. November 1981
49. December 1981
50. January 1982
51. March 1982
52. April 1982
53. May 1982
54. June 1982
55. July 1982
56. August 1982
57. September 1982
58. October 1984
59. May 1988
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Chamber of Commerce-News Bulletin
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48AF
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San Gabriel Valley News.

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San Gabriel Valley News. August 3, 1922 – Feb. 28, 1924. Temple Times and San Gabriel Valley News. March 6, 1924 – July 31, 1924. (Two Bound Volumes)
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San Gabriel Valley News. August 3, 1922 – Feb. 28, 1924. Temple Times and San Gabriel Valley News. March 6, 1924 – July 31, 1924. (Two Bound Volumes)
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San Gabriel Valley News.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 49.
Shelf Number
Shelf F7
Item ID
360AF
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