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Public Health

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Contents: 1. Report on a fly survey of the City of Arcadia. March-June, 1956. 31 pages. 2. "Law aims at skateboards, barefoot boys." Los Angeles Times, June 15, 1965. 3. Asian tiger mosquito spreads to seven San Gabriel Valley cities, July 31, 2014. Retrieved from www.pasadenastarnews.com on August 11, 2014.…

Contents: 1. Report on a fly survey of the City of Arcadia. March-June, 1956. 31 pages.; 2. "Law aims at skateboards, barefoot boys." Los Angeles Times, June 15, 1965.; 3. Asian tiger mosquito spreads to seven San Gabriel Valley cities, July 31, 2014. Retrieved from www.pasadenastarnews.com on August 11, 2014.; 4. Arcadia Community Update about Coronavirus (COVID-19) from January 25, 2020. Info sheet on symptoms, treatments and resources.; 5. Sabin clinic ready today. Arcadia residents can take the Type I Sabin polio vaccine immunization at a clinic held at Santa Anita Park Race Track. Arcadia Tribune, October 21, 1962.; 6. Fight against measles outbreak starts in Foothill Inter-City area. Free measles vaccine shots at County Health Department in Monrovia. Arcadia Clinic on Baldwin Avenue has 1000 units of the vaccine. Arcadia Tribune, April 17, 1966.; 7. Mass oral vaccine program scheduled this coming October in every neighborhood and area (Sabin polio vaccine). Arcadia Tribune, August 5, 1962.; 8. Keep Arcadia Safe! COVID-19 Notice: practice good hygiene, limit non-essential travel. Try our virtual services. Published by City of Arcadia in 2020, in English & Chinese.

Subjects: Public Health

Item ID: 180AF

Collection: Subject Files

Publications for Residents

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Contents: 1. Arcadia's Block Party Planning Kit. Complete instructions and forms to have a city-approved block party. Issued circa July 2004. 2. A Resident's Guide to City Services: "Welcome to Arcadia." Includes directory of city departments. October 2004 edition. 2 copies. 3. ACTION (Arcadians Caring Toget…

Contents: 1. Arcadia's Block Party Planning Kit. Complete instructions and forms to have a city-approved block party. Issued circa July 2004.; 2. A Resident's Guide to City Services: "Welcome to Arcadia." Includes directory of city departments. October 2004 edition. 2 copies.; 3. ACTION (Arcadians Caring Together Improves Our Neighborhoods) handbook of first aid, emergency and earthquake preparedness, fire safety, crime prevention. ACTION brought to you by City of Arcadia, Arcadia Association of Realtors, and Methodist Hospital.; 4. Waste Management new pick-up schedule for Arcadia residents, starting May 3, 2009, trash day will change to Wednesday.; 5. Message mailed to residents in 2010 regarding coyote trapping as the City's method of managing reportedly aggressive coyotes. Also addresses what to do if you see a coyote and how to keep coyotes and other wild animals out of Arcadia neighborhoods. 2 copies. Printed on double-sided card stock.; 6. Community Connection, Arcadia's News Magazine, Winter 2008, a production of ACTV (Arcadia Community Television), on DVD in the black Arcadia History Room Media Box. Features city employees Kristen Olafson, Dana Dunn, Lindsey Sun and Jill Perumean talking about city information, programs, events, and safety.; 7. Helping Hands Volunteer Opportunities. July 2011. 2 copies.; 8. Discouraging Coyotes in Arcadia. 11" x 6" postcard. c. 2016-2017.

Subjects: Publications for Residents

Item ID: 272AF

Collection: Subject Files

Social Services

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Contents: 1. P.T.A. Thrift Shop does wonderful work for needy of Arcadia. news clip, n.d. circa 1934. 2. Child Guidance Clinic Service in Arcadia. Three page survey of services available. n.d. (1950s?) 3. Directory of facilities for handicapped children. May 1961. 4. Health services and facilities …

Contents: 1. P.T.A. Thrift Shop does wonderful work for needy of Arcadia. news clip, n.d. circa 1934.; 2. Child Guidance Clinic Service in Arcadia. Three page survey of services available. n.d. (1950s?); 3. Directory of facilities for handicapped children. May 1961.; 4. Health services and facilities available for Arcadians. League of Women Voters, 1963.; 5. Services for families in Arcadia. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, n.d.; 6. Community Planning Council Pasadena Foothill area. Annual Report, 1966.; 7. Arcadia 1968-69. Brief survey of 21 United Way Agencies and American Red Cross serving the community.; 8. San Gabriel Valley Mental Health Service. Brochure profiling agency by Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. n.d.; 9. HOY should be a community project. Arcadia Tribune October 7, 1973.; 10. HOY free clinic finds place in community. Arcadia Tribune September 6, 1973.; 11. Meals on Wheels soon available. Arcadia Tribune September 6, 1973.; 12. HOY handles youth problems. news clip, n.d. third in a series.; 13. Arcadia free clinic converts early skeptics. Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley Section July 14, 1974.; 14. Cardiac Rehabilitation Center in Arcadia. Arcadia Tribune June 23, 1974.; 15. As HOY's clients increase, so does support. Arcadia Tribune August 25, 1974. One of a series.; 16. Beginning with one client, now a full service agency. Arcadia Tribune September 5, 1974. Last in a series.; 17. Monrovia Health Center. Flyer showing immunizations from this agency, n.d.; 18. Discount directory for senior citizens. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce and Arcadia Recreation Department, November 1, 1975.; 19. I have become a convert to HOY. Arcadia Tribune October 20, 1977.; 20. Foothill Unity Center, Inc. overview of services provided in 2013 and qualification and benefits information sheet.; 21. In Arcadia, tiny shelters spur big battle over homelessness; divide also highlights power of Asian American communities. Los Angeles Times, June 8, 2021.; 22. Arcadia to host homelessness symposium February 29, 2024 at the Arcadia Community Center. The target audience will be city council members, city managers, and other local government executives in the San Gabriel Valley responsible for addressing the homelessness crisis though it will be open to the public. Arcadia Weekly September 14, 2023.

Subjects: Social Services

Item ID: 238AF

Collection: Subject Files

Social Life and Customs

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Contents: 1. In the good old days of Arcadia. Arcadia Bulletin 1904. 2. Sunday face for Arcadia. Los Angeles Daily Times March 31, 1909. 3. Queen made gift of elaborate gown by Becker's. (Margaret Dorsey) news clip 1933. 4. Dice once rolled when City slept. news clip, n.d. 5. Arcadia gets publicity.…

Contents: 1. In the good old days of Arcadia. Arcadia Bulletin 1904.; 2. Sunday face for Arcadia. Los Angeles Daily Times March 31, 1909.; 3. Queen made gift of elaborate gown by Becker's. (Margaret Dorsey) news clip 1933.; 4. Dice once rolled when City slept. news clip, n.d.; 5. Arcadia gets publicity. news clip from scrapbook of Alton Green circa 1927.; 6. Cartoons and story with a sentence about Arcadia from Los Angeles Times April 18, 1909 p.1 of part II; story written by Harry C. Carr.; 7. Information due to closing of Santa Anita from L.A. Daily Times March 31, 1909.; 8. Copy of invitation to the Santa Anita Ball held February 23, 1936.; 9. Street dance, band concert attract throng. Arcadia Journal August 12, 1925.; 10. Margaret Dorsey, voted queen of the Arcadia Carnival of Progress. news clip 1934.; 11. "Most exciting thing in the world - Beatles" article describing excitement of a Beatles concert at the Hollywood Bowl. Arcadia Tribune September 9, 1965.; 12. Receipt for horse bailed out of pound. Arcadia May 11, 1923.; 13. Worshippers to greet dawn. Article about Easter sunrise services in Arcadia. San Gabriel Valley Digest April 1930.; 14. Cat owners compete in Arcadia during SGV Cat Fanciers show at Arcadia Masonic Lodge. Weekly Star, February 17, 2013.

Subjects: Social Life and Customs

Item ID: 237AF

Collection: Subject Files

Covers

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Contents: 1. Miscellaneous copies of envelopes showing "Santa Anita" address. 2. Photocopy of envelope showing letterhead from Baldwin Hotel in San Francisco, postmarked 1887.

Contents: 1. Miscellaneous copies of envelopes showing "Santa Anita" address.; 2. Photocopy of envelope showing letterhead from Baldwin Hotel in San Francisco, postmarked 1887.

Subjects: Covers

Item ID: 73AF

Collection: Subject Files

Elections-Local

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Contents: 1. City of Arcadia sample ballot, June 16, 1981. 2. "Vote no on A and B." Single sheet by Citizen's for No on Measures A & B for the June 16, 1981 election. 3. "Answer to the School Problem." Single sheet by the Citizen's for No on Measures A & B for the June 16, 1981 election. 4. Consolidated …

Contents: 1. City of Arcadia sample ballot, June 16, 1981.; 2. "Vote no on A and B." Single sheet by Citizen's for No on Measures A & B for the June 16, 1981 election.; 3. "Answer to the School Problem." Single sheet by the Citizen's for No on Measures A & B for the June 16, 1981 election.; 4. Consolidated elections, November 3, 1981.; 5. "Consolidated elections are moving closer." Arcadia Highlander, December 17, 1986.; 6. City of Arcadia sample ballot. General Municipal Election, April 14, 1992.; 7. Planning joins election issues." Arcadia Tribune, March 15, 1964.; 8. "10 candidates reaffirm stand." Arcadia Tribune, no date.; 9. "Council rivals split on library, high rise issues." Arcadia Tribune, March 12, 1964.; 10. "Literature aimed at library used as voting nears." Arcadia Tribune, April 9, 1964.; 11. "Record vote in City races." Arcadia Tribune, April 12, 1964.; 12. "Considine, Forman win Council seats." Arcadia Tribune, April 14, 1964.; 13. City of Arcadia--Special Municipal Election--May 8, 2007--Summary Report. Election results on Measure A and Measure B. They are opposing measures. Measure B passes and prevails.; 14. Argument in favor of Measure B, Arcadia's Transient Occupancy Tax, "bed Tax," by Robert C. Harbicht, Mayor Pro Tem, December 23, 2011; 15. Arcadia Unified School District Special Parcel Tax Election Official Sample Ballot, March 13, 2012.; 16. Three items "Yes on A-Protect Arcadia Schools." Measure A is on the March 7, 2017 Ballot.; 17. Measure A-Arcadia teacher and academic instruction protection measure. Budget update and Measure A information from Dr. Vannasdall, AUSD Superintendent. Mountain Views News, p. 6, February 25, 2017.; 18. A. Notice to voters, Measure A-information about Arcadia Unified Schools local funding measure. B. Measure A to Protect Arcadia Schools, an email sent out on Arcadia High School listserv January 26, 2017. C. Official Sample Ballot March 7, 2017.; 19. Arcadia Unified School District Special Election-Measure A results from www.lavote.net, printed March 18, 2017. Measure A on the March 7, 2017 ballot has passed.; 20. California Voting Rights Act Prompts Arcadia to Draft District Lines. Arcadia Weekly, August 10, 2017.; 21. District-based elections. A. Draft district maps are available for public comment. Mountain Views News, September 2, 2017. B. District-based elections coming soon to Arcadia. Arcadia Weekly, September 21, 2017. C. District-based voting--background, Voting Rights Act lawsuits, process, drawing district boundaries, and City of Arcadia Map, retrieved from City of Arcadia website on September 19, 2017. D. Special City Council Meeting October 11, 2017 regarding transition to district-based elections. E. Finalized Five Council District maps.; 22. Official Sample Ballot City of Arcadia Special Municipal Election June 4, 2019. Three different mailers with Measure A information, regarding 3/4 cent sales tax increase.

Subjects: Elections-Local

Item ID: 85AF

Collection: Subject Files

Elections-Local (1996)

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Contents: 1. "No on Arcadia Measure M - Facts about Measure M." By the No on Measure M Steering Committee, no date. 2. "No on Arcadia Measure M." Letter to 'Dear Arcadia Neighbor', signed by Dick Closson and Gail Jensen, Co-chairs of No on Arcadia Measure M and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc. 3. "No…

Contents: 1. "No on Arcadia Measure M - Facts about Measure M." By the No on Measure M Steering Committee, no date.; 2. "No on Arcadia Measure M." Letter to 'Dear Arcadia Neighbor', signed by Dick Closson and Gail Jensen, Co-chairs of No on Arcadia Measure M and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc.; 3. "No on Measure M" pamphlet by No on Arcadia Measure M and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, no date. Two copies.; 4. "No on Arcadia Measure M - Some facts you should consider before you vote on Arcadia Measure M." By the No on Arcadia Measure M Steering Committee (names listed) and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc., no date. Two copies.; 5. "Summary of Facts About Arcadia Measure M - Vote "NO" on Measure M." Back has a listing of hundreds of names under the heading "No on Arcadia Measure M". By No on Arcadia Measure M and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, no date. Two copies.; 6. "No on Arcadia Measure M" letter listing reasons why. By the No on Arcadia Measure M Steering Committee.; 7. "Arcadia's future." Pamphlet with articles by Vote No on Measure M and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc., no date. Two copies.; 8. Letter to 'Dear Arcadian' from Neal R. Johnson, Chief of Police (retired) and Gerald R Garner, Fire Chief (retired) urging a no vote on Measure M, not dated. No backers listed. Two copies.; 9. Flyer with reasons to vote yes on M, no date. Two copies.; 10. Flyer to vote yes on Measure M by Neighbors for Arcadia, no date. Two copies.; 11. "Vote No on Measure M - It's just bad law." Flyer by No on Arcadia Measure M and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc., no date.; 12. "Arcadians for Sensible Development." Two pages, October 27, 1996, in Chinese.; 13. "Measure M is bad for our community. It is a roadblock to progress." Large card in English and Chinese by Vote No on Measure M and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc, no date.; 14. "See for yourself why Measure A is bad for Arcadia." Card from No on Arcadia Measure M and Santa Anita Really Enterprises, Inc., no date.; 15. Letter to 'Dear Neighbor' from the Los Angeles Turf Club Inc. and signed by Clifford C. Goodrich, requesting a no vote on Measure M, no date.; 16. Letter to 'Dear Fellow Arcadian' from Clifford C. Goodrich, President of the Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc., requesting a no vote on Measure M.; 17. Letter to 'Dear Fellow Arcadian' from Clifford C. Goodrich, President of the Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc., requesting a no vote on Measure M, October 16, 1996.; 18. Letter to 'Dear Neighbor' from Mary Hansen requesting a no vote on Measure M, no date.; 19. Letter to 'Dear Neighbor' from Mary Peter Ulrich requesting a no vote on Measure M, no date.; 20. Copy of Measure M in two parts. Section 1 - Purpose and Findings. Section 2 - section 25g of the General Plan, Land use element, as amended ...; 21. "No on Arcadia Measure M." Card from Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc. asking for permission to use person's name as an opponent of Measure M and a list of things to check that the person would be willing to do. n.d.; 22. "No on Measure M Committee." Card inviting you to a Campaign Kickoff Reception on October 3, 1996. Dick Closson and Gail Jensen, Co-Chairs.; 23. Staff Report from Office of the City Clerk, August 6, 1996, to Mayor Kuhn and members of the City Council. Subject: Election resolutions -- November 5, 1996 Special Municipal Election. Includes Resolution No. 5937, 5938, 5939, and 5940 describing the election and the text of the initiative ordinance submitted to the voters on the land used for horse racing.

Subjects: Elections-Local (1996)

Item ID: 86AF

Collection: Subject Files

Elections-Local (1998)

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Contents: 1. Campaign literature supporting Measure A (Temporary utility tax measure). 3 items. April, 1998.

Contents: 1. Campaign literature supporting Measure A (Temporary utility tax measure). 3 items. April, 1998.

Subjects: Elections-Local (1998)

Item ID: 253AF

Collection: Subject Files

Elections - Local (2006)

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Contents: 1. Vote Yes on Measure A on April 11 (1 item). Measure A is a bond issue that will provide the additional funds needed to build a grade separation (bridge) over Santa Anita Avenue. 2. Vote Yes on Measures N & P on November 7th. Mailed to residents. Paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P. (owner …

Contents: 1. Vote Yes on Measure A on April 11 (1 item). Measure A is a bond issue that will provide the additional funds needed to build a grade separation (bridge) over Santa Anita Avenue.; 2. Vote Yes on Measures N & P on November 7th. Mailed to residents. Paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P. (owner of Westfield Santa Anita).; 3. Letter from "Our City"committee, urging residents to vote no on Measure N (signage) and Measure P (parking).; 4. Arcadia is our hometown. Vote yes on Measures N & P, paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P. See www.savearcadia.com.; 5. Who says that Measures N & P apply to everyone? Vote yes on Measures N & P, paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P. See www.savearcadia.com.; 6. Keep Arcadia Special. Protect our Community of Homes. Yes on Measures N and P. Sent by www.SaveArcadia.com and paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P.; 7. Arcadia has always had common sense limits on outdoor advertising. Yes on Measures N and P.; 8. It's our city Arcadia, say No to Westfield. Vote No on N and P. Paid for by Our City, a committee against Measures N and P. Website www.our-city.us; 9. Petition for initiative measure to amend the general plan regarding sign regulations. Later known as Measure N on November 7, 2006 special election ballot. (2 copies).; 10. Ballot Measures N and P, November 7, 2006, Special Election. Full text of the measures and arguments for and against.; 11. Literature urging residents to vote yes on Measures N & P. 11a. Arcadians believe our votes matter. 11b. Why am I voting Yes on Measures N & P --Phyllis Nemeth. 11c. Why am I voting Yes on Measures N & P --Ron Morrison. 11d. Why am I voting Yes on Measures N & P --John McMahon. 11e. Politicians don't like it when the people put Prop 13 on the ballot. And now...they don't like that the people put Measures N and P on the ballot. 11f. An important message from Mark Paulson, former president Independent Cities Association.; 12. DVD urging residents to vote Yes on Measures N & P. "Arcadia is our hometown--the facts about Measures N & P." Paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P.; 13. Literature urging residents to vote No on Measures N & P. 13a. "It's our city Arcadia." 13b. "Arcadia could lose $18 million if Measures N & P pass." Paid for by Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc.; 14. Literature sent home with to parents of Camino Grove students, urging yes vote on Measure I on November 7, 2006 ballot. "Highlights of the Measure I Expenditure Plan to Improve Arcadia Schools."; 15. Literature urging voters to vote Yes on Measure I to improve schools, on November 7, 2006 ballot. 4 pieces.; 16. Letter from school superintendent Mimi Hennessy reminding parents to vote yes on Measure I.

Subjects: Elections - Local (2006)

Item ID: 282AF

Collection: Subject Files

Elections - Local (2009)

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Contents: 1. City of Arcadia Sample Ballot and Voter Information Pamphlet, Special Municipal Election, June 9, 2009. 2. Assorted literature on Measure A to be voted on June 9, 2009. Measure A concerns the Utility User's Tax Ordinance on telephone/telecommunications services. (4 items). 3. City of Arcadia Spe…

Contents: 1. City of Arcadia Sample Ballot and Voter Information Pamphlet, Special Municipal Election, June 9, 2009.; 2. Assorted literature on Measure A to be voted on June 9, 2009. Measure A concerns the Utility User's Tax Ordinance on telephone/telecommunications services. (4 items).; 3. City of Arcadia Special Election, June 9, 2009. "Measure A" official count of votes from each precinct. Yes votes = 2091, No votes = 643.

Subjects: Elections - Local (2009)

Item ID: 286AF

Collection: Subject Files

Elections - Local (2007)

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Contents: This ballot was to decide on Measures A and B, regarding eminent domain, Rusnak Mercedes Benz, and Rod's Grill. 1. City of Arcadia sample ballot for Special Municipal Election, May 8, 2007. 2. No on Measure A, Yes on Measure B campaign literature and mailers. (Concerning eminent domain Rod's Grill,…

Contents: This ballot was to decide on Measures A and B, regarding eminent domain, Rusnak Mercedes Benz, and Rod's Grill.; 1. City of Arcadia sample ballot for Special Municipal Election, May 8, 2007.; 2. No on Measure A, Yes on Measure B campaign literature and mailers. (Concerning eminent domain Rod's Grill, Rusnak Mercedes Benz).; 3. Yes on Measure A, No on Measure B campaign literature and mailers. (Concerning eminent domain Rod's Grill, Rusnak Mercedes Benz).

Subjects: Elections - Local (2007)

Item ID: 303AF

Collection: Subject Files

Library-Local Historical Paintings

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Contents: 1. "Historical Art of Valley." Arcadia Tribune, November 10, 1967. Two copies. 2. "Gallery Guide." Guide to historic paintings, eleven pages. Two copies. 3. Invitation to presentation of paintings, November 12, 1967. Copy of brochure, two pages. 4. "Library group will present water colors." Los Ang…

Contents: 1. "Historical Art of Valley." Arcadia Tribune, November 10, 1967. Two copies.; 2. "Gallery Guide." Guide to historic paintings, eleven pages. Two copies.; 3. Invitation to presentation of paintings, November 12, 1967. Copy of brochure, two pages.; 4. "Library group will present water colors." Los Angeles Times, November 9, 1967.; 5. "Historical paintings for." Arcadia Tribune, November 6, 1967.; 6. "Presentation of historical art to be made today" Arcadia Tribune, November 12, 1967.; 7. Edna Lenz and Justine Wishek watercolors. Oral history regarding their 100 watercolors donated to the Arcadia Library from the Friends of the Library. Undated.; 8. Appraisal of Lenz/Wishek paintings by Poulson Galleries, December 1996. Original and acid-free copy.; 9. "Library to keep Lenz/Wishek Watercolor Collection." Arcadia Weekly, March 27, 1997, page 24.; 10. Photo of display rack used to display Lenz/Wishek paintings in the late 1960s-1970s.; 11. "Agreement of Sale." Copy of contract of sale of paintings to the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library by Mrs. Edna B. Lenz and Mrs. Justine J. Wishek. Total amount $2,000. Witnessed and executed August 2nd, 1966. (Original in file cabinet)