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Man O’ War. Ordnance Training Center. Camp Santa Anita. Arcadia, California

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1. Man O’ War. Ordnance Training Center. Camp Santa Anita. Arcadia, California. Vol. 1, No. 1, December 25, 1942 – Vol. 2, No. 22, May 19, 1944. Bound, Complete
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1. Man O’ War. Ordnance Training Center. Camp Santa Anita. Arcadia, California. Vol. 1, No. 1, December 25, 1942 – Vol. 2, No. 22, May 19, 1944. Bound, Complete
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Man O’ War. Ordnance Training Center. Camp Santa Anita. Arcadia, California
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History Room
Box Number
Box 39
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348AF
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Man O’ War. Ordnance Training Center. Camp Santa Anita. Arcadia, California

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1. Man O’ War. Ordnance Training Center. Camp Santa Anita. Arcadia, California. Miscellaneous loose issues.
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1. Man O’ War. Ordnance Training Center. Camp Santa Anita. Arcadia, California. Miscellaneous loose issues.
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Man O’ War. Ordnance Training Center. Camp Santa Anita. Arcadia, California
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History Room
Box Number
Box 39A
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Item ID
349AF
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Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese

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1. Horses replaced by houses at Santa Anita. Arcadia Tribune March 26, 1942. 2. Evacuation base rising at track. Arcadia Tribune March 26, 1942. 3. Santa Anita Race Track now converted. Arcadia Tribune April 8, 1942. 4. The above view of the 40 acre parking lot. news clip, n.d. circa 19…
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1. Horses replaced by houses at Santa Anita. Arcadia Tribune March 26, 1942.
2. Evacuation base rising at track. Arcadia Tribune March 26, 1942.
3. Santa Anita Race Track now converted. Arcadia Tribune April 8, 1942.
4. The above view of the 40 acre parking lot. news clip, n.d. circa 1942.
5. Santa Anita Race Track opens its gates as temporary assembly. news clip, n.d. circa 1942.
6. Huntington Drive closing denied. Arcadia Tribune April 2, 1942.
7. We Wish to bring to your attention. Handwritten letter to the War Department to correct sewage problem at Center and its reply.
8. Birthright of Barbed Wire. re: book by that title.
9. Barricade lifted on Huntington. Arcadia Tribune October 29, 1942.
10. Nisei question. Los Angeles Times April 2, 1967.
11. Nisei evacuation brides. Los Angeles Times May 17, 1967.
12. They're off and running. Los Angeles Times December 26, 1974.
13. Another example of emergency wartime. History of the Los Angeles District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, p.13
14. She gets a diploma at 86. Los Angeles Times June 18, 1976.
15. Dismal memories rekindled - Fashion Park: WWII campsite. Arcadia Tribune, June 2, 1974, p. A1.
16. Camp Santa Anita. San Gabriel Valley Tribune. April 17, 1977.
17. Information sheet giving data on Center newspaper and location of Center records.
18. Famed track has infamous past. Arcadia Tribune. March 26, 1978.
19. Selected bibliography of Japanese Relocation on the West Coast WWII 1942-1945, made at the time of display of National Archives photos in April of 1979.
20. Santa Anita Pacemaker. Photocopy of part of the front page of newspaper for the Center. June 9, 1942.
21. Study of relocation centers for Japanese during WWII completed by Raymond Okamura in 1980. (30 page report sent to Arcadia Public Library December 14, 1981 in response to query by P. McAdam.)
22. Pacific Citizen December 19-26, 1980. Maps and descriptions of the 14 Assembly Centers in California during WWII.
23. Photos on display. Highlander newsclip with photo. April 11, 1979.
24. News release March 9, 1979 about exhibit at Arcadia Public Library.
25. Constitution drawn up by evacuees shortly after establishment of Center. San Gabriel Valley Tribune April 17, 1977.
26. Copy of Executive Order 9066 from CFR Title 3, The President 1938-1943 Compilation.
27. Reparations awaken painful recollections. Los Angeles Times, part IX, p.1 August 18, 1988
28. "The decision to evacuate the Japanese from the West Coast." Greenfield, Kent Roberts, COMMMAND DECISIONS, chapter 4.
29. "The relocation of the Japanese." Bean, Walton. CALIFORNIA: AN INTERPRETIVE HISTORY, 2nd ed. p. 430-438.
30. "Wartime problems." Rolle, Andrew F. CALIFORNIA: A HISTORY. 3rd ed, p.521-524.
31. Fifty years ago, racing went to war, too. THE RACING TIMES, p. 1. December 7, 1991.
32. Best bet: American Friends Service Committee found drawer of documents. Los Angeles Times May 9, 1993.
33. Friends Journal (Quaker Thought and Life Today) November 1992.
34. An Interrupted Heritage. Book review of STUBBORN TWIG by Laura Kessler. Three generations in the life of a Japanese American family. Los Angeles Times January 9, 1994, p.4.
35. Folder of copies of photos of life at the Camp; description of photos provided by National Archives (includes photographer's name and date.)
36. Instructions to all persons of Japanese ancestry. Copy of poster regarding evacuation.
37. "Internment of Japanese Americans." Documents from the National Archives produced by the Education Branch.
38. Photo of plaque at Santa Anita Park recognizing the Park's use as an Assembly Center for the Japanese during WWII. Taken August 2002.
39. Stitches in time, Quilt tells story of 'Life behind Barbed Wire'. Michi Murayama of Alhambra made a full-size memory quilt documenting the experience of her and her families' incarceration in the Santa Anita Assembly Hall and the Jerome Location Center in Arkansas. Pasadena Star News June 30, 2001, p. D1.
40. Photcopies and descriptions of photographs taken by Clem Albers at the Santa Anita Assembly Center, 1942. From the War Relocation Authority, Midland Savings Bldg., Denver, Colorado.
41. Correspondence from Bronslaw Kielbasa to Arcadia Public Library dated September 1, 1998 with "Report on Civilian Detention Camp Tuna Canyon, Tujunga, California, May 28, 1942." (Declassified information from the General Records of State Department.)
42. Postcard about a book signing at Vroman's in Pasadena for "The Evacuation Diary of Hatsuye Egami" by Claire Gorfinkel. (Tulare Assembly Center, California)
43. Rising Sons, Remembering America's forgotten wartime casualties - Prisoners of race by Jana J. Monji. Pasadena Weekly, February 13, 2003, p.14.
44. Racing plant will shelter enemy aliens - stables being turned into quarters for evacuees. The Pasadena Post, March 23, 1942.
45. Army closes highway near evacuee camp - portion of Huntington Drive barricaded indefinitely. The Pasadena Post, May 15, 1942.
46. "Santa Anita Track Opens Gates as Temporary Assembly Station for Japanese." News clipping of large photograph with caption. Accompanying story not available. No date. Circa 1942.
47. "Santa Anita gates open to 1000 Japs: evacuees from San Pedro and Long Beach find well-prepared plant for assembly," Los Angeles Times, April 4, 1942.
48. "Charges filed against Japs: Santa Anita internees accused of violating reception center rules, " Los Angeles Times, June 25, 1942.
49. "Behind the line with Dick Hyland," column with biography of Michael Henry Fidelis Mahoney, who for the last four months has been the assistant personnel relations officer at the Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese. Los Angeles Times, June 30, 1942.
50. "Health peril meeting set: Arcadia seeks action on sewage condition at Santa Anita Jap Camp," Los Angeles Times, July 13, 1942.
51. "Jap evacuation work criticized: Leland Ford calls it social experiment and hits lack of guards, " Los Angeles Times, July 19, 1942.
52. "Japanese to start moving from Santa Anita Wednesday," Los Angeles Times, August 22, 1942.
53. "Thousand Japanese to leave Santa Anita over week-end," Los Angeles Times, September 19, 1942.
54. "More Japs leave Arcadia: transfer of 500 to Arkansas cuts camp population under 8000," Los Angeles Times, September 26, 1942.
55. "Army will move 5000 Japs by end of week," Los Angeles Times, April 1, 1942.
56. "Aliens jam Santa Anita: thousand Japanese moved from harbor by trains and autos," Los Angeles Times, April 6, 1942.
57. "Bay City Japs en route here: evacuees to bring total at Santa Anita to 3150; many await transfer," Los Angeles Times, April 7, 1942.
58. "Center gets 1246 Japs from south: contingent arriving on four special trains swells population at Santa Anita to 4353," Los Angeles Times, April 9, 1942.
59. "More awaiting Santa Anita trip: Downey and Lawndale Japanese must be evacuated by Tuesday," Los Angeles Times, April 11, 1942.
60. "Japs leave Downey and Lawndale tomorrow: army officials will move 2500 by auto and bus to Santa Anita," Los Angeles Times, April 12, 1942.
61. "More Japanese leaving today: Downey and Lawndale exodus scheduled to be completed tomorrow," Los Angeles Times, April 13, 1942.
62. "Japs in two more city areas ordered out: April 29 set as deadline, number told to leave Los Angeles since Saturday now 5000," Los Angeles Times, April 20, 1942.
63. "New Japanese exodus from coast ordered: latest evacuation decree will affect nearly 13,000 , including 5950 in southland area," Los Angeles Times, April 22, 1942.
64. "Japs to get final orders: instruction for mass evacuation May 1 will be given over week-end," Los Angeles Times, April 23, 1942.
65. "Japs register for removals: hundreds line up at two control stations under Army's orders," Los Angeles Times, April 26, 1942.
66. "New batch of Japanese ouster orders announced: thousands more to depart for Santa Anita and Tulare Reception Centers next Thursday," Los Angeles Times, May 1, 1942.
67. "Army orders removal of 2100 more Japanese: heads of families in two sections of city must register tomorrow and Tuesday," Los Angeles Times, May 3, 1942.
68. "Downtown Japs register: two churches utilized for signing of 2100 more for evacuation," Los Angeles Times, May 5, 1942.
69. "Japs will go to Pomona Fairgrounds camp: more aliens told to move, new evacuation orders will take half of Nipponese from coast," Los Angeles Times, May 6, 1942.
70. "Population of Santa Anita Japanese Center now 13,000: another contingent arrives as settlement at Pomona prepares to receive first group of evacuees tomorrow," Los Angeles Times, May 7, 1942.
71. "Army moves 793 from Little Tokyo: Japs centered at Santa Anita with second batch of 548 sent directly to Manzanar," Los Angeles Times, May 9, 1942.
72. "Japs gambling charges filed: complaints against 10 arrested in raid on Santa Anita issued," Los Angeles Times, May 26, 1942.
73. "Santa Anita Center officials defended: noted citizens familiar with conditions deny Japanese evacuees are kept underfed," Los Angeles Times, May 31, 1942.
74. Letters to The Times -- Feeding of Japanese, by Mrs. C.B.S., Arcadia. Los Angeles Times, June 3, 1942.
75. "Santa Anita Japs end sit-down: work on project resumed by 800," Los Angeles Times, June 18, 1942.
76. "Japanese-Chinese wedding deferred: girl didn't want mate to live at Santa Anita," Los Angeles Times, July 11, 1942.
77. "American-born Jap wants to enter war poster contest," Los Angeles Times, July 12, 1942.
78. "Wipe-out of Santa Anita Race Track assessment refused: appeal to board says Turf Club put out of business by Federal use of plant as Jap Assembly Center," Los Angeles Times, July 25, 1942.
79. "Santa Anita liquor smuggling plot charged as four booked: two stewards, chef and cook accused of scheme to take in whisky for sale to Japanese," Los Angeles Times, August 8, 1942.
80. "Troops quell Jap riot of 2000 at Santa Anita," Los Angeles Times, August 8, 1942.
81. "Fire sweeps roof at Santa Anita: blaze controlled by Jap-manned force," Los Angeles Times, August 25, 1942.
82. "Santa Anita Japs will be moved: three thousand will leave for Colorado Relocation Center," Los Angeles Times, September 15, 1942.
83. "Rigid Manzanar control sought: Leland Ford warns 'Socialistic experiment' will cause more trouble," Los Angeles Times, December 11, 1942.
84. "Remembering Pearl Harbor--differently," Los Angeles Times, April 4, 1972.
85. "L.A. Then and Now: Racetrack had part in dark chapter of history," by Alison Bell, Los Angeles Times, November 8, 2009, p. A44.
86. Bacon Sakatani: Valley man shares internment experience. The Weekly Star, October 14, 2010. Although Sakatani's family was sent to Pomona Fairgrounds temporarily, then to Heart Mountain Relocation Center in Wyoming, Santa Anita Race Track in Arcadia is mentioned.
87. Application for registration of historical landmark # 934, the temporary detention camps for Japanese Americans, in the counties of Fresno, Inyo, Los Angeles, Merced, Monterey, Sacramento, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Stanislaus, Tulare, and Yuba. May 13, 1980.
88. Plaque at Santa Anita Goes Unnoticed. A plaque dedicated to the Japanese Americans who were "processed" at Santa Anita Park was erected in May, with little fanfare. Arcadia Weekly, p. 1, 22, December 13, 2001.
89. Executive Order 9066 was signed 75 years ago today. The other date of infamy. by Stephanie K. Baer, Pasadena Star News, February 19, 2017. Retrieved from Pasadenastarnews.com on February 21, 2017.
90. Internees reunite: Japanese-Americans detained at Santa Anita Park before being shipped to camps share photos, memories and friendship at 75th anniversary event in Little Tokyo. Pasadena Star News, April 16, 2017.
91. Transcription of interview with Mrs. Murayama, October 1998. She spoke of her incarceration at Santa Anita Assembly Center, living in horse stables and army-type barracks. Oral history. See PDF in K: drive.
92. Documentary to Share Citizens' Stories, Memories. Pasadena Star News, March 6, 2023. Effort to document Japanese American encampments at the Santa Anita Race Track in Arcadia, the Fairplex in Pomona and ten other temporary California detention centers. Three detainees now in their nineties (Bacon Sakatani, Mike Hatchimonji and Ted Hamachi) share their memories with writer Sharon Yamato, photojournalist Stan Honda and historian Brian Niiya. The goal of the project, is to create a website that compares how sites look today with how they looked in 1942, as well as how the public can find the centers.
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Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese
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Peter II, King of Yugoslavia

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1. Former King dies at 47. Arcadia News Post. November 5, 1970. 2. King Peter II rites set in Arcadia. Arcadia News Post. November 6, 1970. 3. Judge orders ban on rites. Los Angeles Times. November 7, 1970. 4. King Peter's body will be flown to Midwest. Los Angeles Times. November 11, 1…
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1. Former King dies at 47. Arcadia News Post. November 5, 1970.
2. King Peter II rites set in Arcadia. Arcadia News Post. November 6, 1970.
3. Judge orders ban on rites. Los Angeles Times. November 7, 1970.
4. King Peter's body will be flown to Midwest. Los Angeles Times. November 11, 1970.
5. Orthodox rites were conducted. Arcadia News Post. November 9, 1970.
6. Kong's body moved. Arcadia News Post. November 10, 1970.
7. Rites honor King Peter II. Arcadia Tribune November 11, 1970.
8. Body of ex-King Peter lies in state in Illinois. Los Angeles Times November 13, 1970.
9. Burial of King Peter II. Chicago Tribune. November 11, 1970.
10. Family of King Peter may boycott funeral. Los Angeles Times November 14, 1970.
11. Hundreds attend rites. Los Angeles Times, n.d. (c.November 1970)
12. Ex-King Peter's body moved. Los Angeles Times, c. November 1970.
13. King Peter died in Denver - not L.A. Los Angeles Times, c. November 1970.
14. King Peter died in Denver. Arcadia News Post. November 21, 1970.
15. Court order forbids removal of King's body. news clip, n.d.
16. First European king to be buried in the United States. news clip, n.d.
17. Prince declines Yugoslav crown. Los Angeles Times November 9, 1970.
18. No ideals now bind Yugoslavia. Los Angeles Times November 15, 1970.
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Peter II, King of Yugoslavia
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169AF
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Japanese

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1. "Japanese buying Liberty Bonds." Arcadia Tribune, May 4, 1918. 2. Former students receive honorary degrees. World War II order delayed academic progress for two Japanese-American Citrus College students, Toshio Asano and Masako Mukai Kusumoto. Toshio Asano, 91, of Monrovia is pictured. He was a…
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1. "Japanese buying Liberty Bonds." Arcadia Tribune, May 4, 1918.
2. Former students receive honorary degrees. World War II order delayed academic progress for two Japanese-American Citrus College students, Toshio Asano and Masako Mukai Kusumoto. Toshio Asano, 91, of Monrovia is pictured. He was a graduate of Monrovia High School a.k.a. Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte MAD High School in 1941.
3. Yosh Kuromiya, a graduate of Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte High School in 1941 was "the boy who never belonged," a feature article by Susie Ling, Arcadia Weekly, January 5, 2017. Kuromiya was evacuated to Pomona Fairgrounds and then to Heart Mountain concentration camp in Wyoming during World War II.
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Japanese
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132AF
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Camp Santa Anita (U.S. Army Ordnance Center)

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1. "Santa Anita Ordnance troops reviewed." News clip, circa 1942-1943? 2. "Camp Santa Anita houses Polish refugees." Arcadia Bulletin, November 8, 1943. 3. "Army camp needs told." Arcadia Tribune, October 29, 1942. 4. "Arcadia camp 'showplace'." News clip, January 21, 1943. 5. "G.I. Santa Anit…
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1. "Santa Anita Ordnance troops reviewed." News clip, circa 1942-1943?
2. "Camp Santa Anita houses Polish refugees." Arcadia Bulletin, November 8, 1943.
3. "Army camp needs told." Arcadia Tribune, October 29, 1942.
4. "Arcadia camp 'showplace'." News clip, January 21, 1943.
5. "G.I. Santa Anita." Westways, December 1943, p. 12-13.
6. Four issues of Man O' War, publication of the camp from 1943 and 1944. See also bound volume of this in Arcadia archives.
7. "Veterans visit their old camp." Los Angeles Times, August 14, 1967, Part II-S.
8. Notes taken from interview with William Dillon, Captain in the 14th Field Artillery Observation Battalion, once assigned to Camp Santa Anita. August 27, 1980.
9. "Camp Santa Anita remembered: during WWII it was the Great Arms Place." Los Angeles Times, December 25, 1981, Part III, page 1 by Shav Glick.
10. "Dear Joe." Handbook for soldiers stationed at Camp Santa Anita.
11. "Santa Anita goes to war." Source and date unknown.
12. "Colonia Santa Rosa." Copy of Spanish brochure regarding Polish refugees at Camp Santa Anita. Also includes correspondence regarding refugees.
13. Letter from Bronislaw Keilbasa to the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, April 2, 1995. It requests information on Polish refugees that stayed near Arcadia during World War II. Enclosed was an article, "Wartime living - happiness in California," dated November 15, 1942.
14. Copies of documents regarding Polish refugees at Camp Santa Anita, courtesy of Bronislaw Kielbasa. 35 pages.
15. Letter to Mrs. Pat Corpe Krig from Jane Breiseth dated July 16, 1999, with information about Annadorf and Camp Santa Anita. (cc: Mary Beth Hayes) Three attachments: (1) Listing of soldiers who worked at Annadorf while stationed at Camp Santa Anita, people interested in Annadorf , and sources for further research. (2) copies of photos of Annadorf and Art Monaco receiving Legion of Merit at Camp Santa Anita. (3) Information on Camp Santa Anita copied from the United States Army in World War II: The Technical Service: The Ordnance Department Planning Munitions for War. 11 pages total.
16. Letter from Mary Beth Hayes to Jane Breiseth dated September 15, 1999, thanking Ms. Breiseth for information about Annadorf.
17. Letter from Mary Beth Hayes to Phillip C. Kellison requesting information on the images Mr. Kellison might have of Camp Santa Anita. Referred to by Researcher Jane Breiseth. September 15, 1999.
18. All bets were off. Shav Glick , a longtime Times sportswriter, recalls when he served at the Camp Santa Anita Army training camp during World War II. Los Angeles Times, November 4, 2003, p. D1.
19. Santa Rosa Colony: story of a Polish War-Refugee Camp, in Mexico. English translation of document #12 above.
20a. Annadorf: a German town in the San Gabriels. Part 1 of 3. Published by Wrightwood Historical Society, December 7, 2001. Printed from Internet Website http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/WrightwoodHistorical/ on December 30, 2005.
20b. Annadorf: a German town in the San Gabriels. Part 2 of 3. Published by Wrightwood Historical Society, January 4, 2002. Printed from Internet Website http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/WrightwoodHistorical/ on December 30, 2005.
20c. Annadorf: a German town in the San Gabriels. Part 3 of 3. Published by Wrightwood Historical Society, February 1, 2002. Printed from Internet Website http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/WrightwoodHistorical/ on December 30, 2005.
21. Down the home stretch at Santa Anita: the week the race track became a camp for Polish refugee children, October 1943. By Joyce Young-Kelly. Submitted to Professor Charles Roberts, Department of History, California State University, Sacramento. With cover letter from Joyce Kelly to librarian Yvonne Ng.
22."Santa Anita Park to be Nazi Camp: German Prisoners of War Will be Kept at Former Race Track Plant." Los Angeles Times, February 19, 1944.
23. "Santa Anita transformed: former Jap Assembly Center fast becoming army training hub." Los Angeles Times, December 14, 1942.
24. "Lee Side o' L.A. by Lee Shippey. A journalist's description of Camp Santa Anita." Los Angeles Times, April 28, 1943.
25. "Nation's armed might show attracts 50,000: 'Times'-Army Ordnance in action display at Exposition Park also will be open today." Los Angeles Times, September 12, 1943.
26. "Santa Anita will house 2000 Nazis: Army confirms plan for Prison Camp. " Los Angeles Times, March 9, 1944.
27. "Santa Anita Park ready in month." Los Angeles Times, September 20, 1944.
28. Wartime living: happiness in California. 727 Poles discovered happiness at the barracks of Camp Santa Anita. Polish refugees, 350 children who were wards of Poland's Government in Exile, stayed for six days on their way to Mexico City. Time Magazine, November 15, 1943.
29. Editor of U.S. Army camp paper Man O' War of Santa Anita, California Army Ordnance Training Center will be the editor of Toykyo Express, a new newspaper for the Pacific theater. Time Magazine, June 5, 1944.
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Camp Santa Anita (U.S. Army Ordnance Center)
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Shops at Santa Anita (The) (Not built)- See also Caruso Affiliated and Arcadia First! for the "Mall War"

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1. "The Shops at Santa Anita"aren't right for Arcadia. Mailed to residents in February, 2006 by Westfield Santa Anita in opposition to new mall. Photos in the flyer are not of Arcadia Fire Department or Arcadia Police Department. 2. "Date Night at The Grove," invitation from Caruso Affiliated, Apri…
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1. "The Shops at Santa Anita"aren't right for Arcadia. Mailed to residents in February, 2006 by Westfield Santa Anita in opposition to new mall. Photos in the flyer are not of Arcadia Fire Department or Arcadia Police Department.
2. "Date Night at The Grove," invitation from Caruso Affiliated, April 2006.
3. "Stop The Shops at Santa Anita" and billboards, wall signs, animated signs, mailer paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P.
4. "Public Scoping Meeting: the Shops at Santa Anita Park-Revised Project," June 13, 2006.
5. Grand opening and open house of the office of The Shops at Santa Anita and Caruso Affiliated. May 2006.
6. "Caruso Project Faces Key Test on Wednesday." San Marino Tribune, April 5, 2007.
7. Caruso Affiliated newsletter "Speaking Santa Anita, an update on The Shops at Santa Anita" sent to residents. December 2006. Arcadia firefighters support the shops. Planning Commission hears from Arcadians such as Ruth Dunlop. Supporter spotlight on Nancy Chan.
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Shops at Santa Anita (The) - See also Caruso Affiliated and Arcadia First! for the "Mall War"
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280AF
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Racetracks (1932-1933)

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1. Anita Baldwin and Smoot track effort. Copy of notes with relevant citations. 2. Horse racing - legislation in California. Copy of notes with relevant citations. 3. Nearly 3 to 1 for racing. "The Blood Horse" August 6, 1932. 4. Going big. "The Blood Horse" September 17, 1932. 5. The Bl…
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1. Anita Baldwin and Smoot track effort. Copy of notes with relevant citations.
2. Horse racing - legislation in California. Copy of notes with relevant citations.
3. Nearly 3 to 1 for racing. "The Blood Horse" August 6, 1932.
4. Going big. "The Blood Horse" September 17, 1932.
5. The Blood Horse had a friend to visit the site. "The Blood Horse" December 10, 1932.
6. There continues to be much "hooey" about track building. "The Blood Horse" December 17, 1932.
7. Merger fails. "The Blood Horse" December 31, 1932.
8. Los Angeles. "The Blood Horse" February 18, 1933.
9. Mrs. Baldwin resigns. "The Blood Horse" August 5, 1933.
10. 25 years ago today - August 1932. Los Angeles Times August 27, 1957.
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Racetracks (1932-1933)
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City of Arcadia Book of Ordinances

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City of Arcadia. Book of Ordinances. Two volumes. Paper record, typed, no signatures. Bound record binders. Book 1. Ordinances 1-200. August 1903-June 1927. Items were transferred from Arcadia City Hall on September 17, 2008.
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City of Arcadia. Book of Ordinances. Two volumes. Paper record, typed, no signatures. Bound record binders. Book 1. Ordinances 1-200. August 1903-June 1927. Items were transferred from Arcadia City Hall on September 17, 2008.
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City of Arcadia Book of Ordinances
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 102A
Shelf Number
Shelf H11
Item ID
409AF
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City of Arcadia Book of Ordinances

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City of Arcadia. Book of Ordinances. Two volumes. Paper record, typed, no signatures. Bound record binders. Book 2. Ordinances 201-339. June 1927-December 1934. Items were transferred from Arcadia City Hall on September 17, 2008.
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City of Arcadia. Book of Ordinances. Two volumes. Paper record, typed, no signatures. Bound record binders. Book 2. Ordinances 201-339. June 1927-December 1934. Items were transferred from Arcadia City Hall on September 17, 2008.
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City of Arcadia Book of Ordinances
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 102B
Shelf Number
Shelf H11
Item ID
410AF
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Cash Book. Arrowhead Reservoir Company

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Cash Book. Arrowhead Reservoir Company. San Bernardino, CA. June 1, 1891-September 1900. Paper record bound in ledger.
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Cash Book. Arrowhead Reservoir Company. San Bernardino, CA. June 1, 1891-September 1900. Paper record bound in ledger.
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Cash Book. Arrowhead Reservoir Company
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Basement
Box Number
Box 103
Shelf Number
Shelf H11
Item ID
411AF
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American Red Cross

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1. "Red Cross backed by concerned community." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978, supplement news clip. 2. "Red Cross to have new building?" Arcadia Tribune, March 25, 1979, news clip p.A-1. 3. "Your local Red Cross chapter in action." Pasadena Star News, June 1981, advertising supplement. …
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1. "Red Cross backed by concerned community." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978, supplement news clip.
2. "Red Cross to have new building?" Arcadia Tribune, March 25, 1979, news clip p.A-1.
3. "Your local Red Cross chapter in action." Pasadena Star News, June 1981, advertising supplement. Includes architect's drawing of new building planned.
4. "Citizen of the Year - Evie Barrett." Arcadia Highlander, June 11, 1986, p.2, photo.
5. Arcadia Chapter Newsletter, July 1991.
6. Arcadia Chapter Newsletter, February 1994.
7. Octoberfest Fund Raiser invitation, October 10, 1994.
8. Highlights of Arcadia Red Cross History, Sierra Madre News, June 22, 1995, p. 9. by Dorothy Denne.
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American Red Cross
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American Revolution Bicentennial

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1. "Arcadia's bicentennial seal design is chosen." Undated news clip, circa February 1976. 2. Arcadia bicentennial seal. (Two seals in envelope) 3. "April arrival date confirmed for Armed Forces 'Caravan'." Undated news clip, circa March 1976. 4. Arcadia Bicentennial Commission (List of membe…
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1. "Arcadia's bicentennial seal design is chosen." Undated news clip, circa February 1976.
2. Arcadia bicentennial seal. (Two seals in envelope)
3. "April arrival date confirmed for Armed Forces 'Caravan'." Undated news clip, circa March 1976.
4. Arcadia Bicentennial Commission (List of members)
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American Revolution Bicentennial
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1. "Jesse James legends (Schrader)." News clip, February 23, 1975 and book title page. 2. "Authors books go on sale (Shull)." News clip, no date. 3. "City Historian Eberly." Arcadia Tribune, September 1, 1968. 4. "Love is not enough (Dobson)." News clip, September 19, 1974. 5. Mother of the ye…
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1. "Jesse James legends (Schrader)." News clip, February 23, 1975 and book title page.
2. "Authors books go on sale (Shull)." News clip, no date.
3. "City Historian Eberly." Arcadia Tribune, September 1, 1968.
4. "Love is not enough (Dobson)." News clip, September 19, 1974.
5. Mother of the year (Bagnall)." News clip, May 17, 1969.
6. "Overlease exhibit (Overlease)." News clip, no date.
7. "Edna Lumberg's second book." News clip, no date.
8. "Arcadia realtor has new book (Lundberg)." April 1, 1965.
9. "Gordon Eberly dies at age 84." News clip, March, 8, 1970.
10. "Gordon Eberly marks 81st." News clip, January 5, 1967.
11. "Richard Albert finds new career." News clip, December 13, 1973.
12. "Arcadian starts second career." News clip, December 8, 1973.
13. Dan R. Post catalog of books - copy of books published by him.
14. List of local authors (Missing 1/96?)
15. "Author gives book of poems (Stone)." News clip, September 10, 1964.
16. " 'For Heaven's Sake' to be autographed by author at Robinson's Book Shop." Arcadia Tribune, December 1, 1949.
17. " 'For Heaven's Sake' written by former Arcadia Tribune editor named January selection by club." Arcadia Bulletin, October 15, 1949.
18. Anne Dodson Buck - packet of letters and book jacket from 'This Was April' by A.D. Buck.
19. "A talent for words runs in James Dobson." News clip, October 11, 1979.
20. "Local author wins 'Dead Man's Medal' (Jack Cummings)." Arcadia Tribune, May 10, 1984, page A-1.
21. "Sure you're a VIP, Mr. Pasadena! (Gerald Plessner.) Pasadena/Altadena Weekly, August 1-7, 1985, page 10-11.
22. Four small books of poetry by Hava Krascoff, J&C Transcript, various dates A) Small Harvest B)From Within C)For All Seasons D)For the Moments
23. "Taking the 'why me' and the sting out of tickets (James Glass)." Pasadena Star News, February 23, 1988, page A-3, with photo.
24. "Drivers! Got a ticket? Almost got one?" Advertisement for James Glass' book "Traffic Court".
25. " Lucky Baldwin's story written by the Los Angeles County Arboretum's historian (Sandy Snider)." Arcadia Tribune, November 22, 1987, page B-1.
26. "Local author writes book on Christianity (Palmieri)." Arcadia Tribune, December 9, 1948.
27. William K. Summers, November 1991. Correspondence and biographical information.
28. Jack Cummings, March 3, 1990. Correspondence.
29. Richard E. Albert, March 16, 1994. Correspondence and biographical sketch.
30. "Santana Rose" by Olga Bicos. Publicity flyer for book publication, no date.
31. Carol Cunningham, no date. Biographical sketch.
32. "Focus on the Family - Resource Guide." Listings of books, including James Dobson, no date.
33. "With Sandy Snider - Associate Curator of History." Arboretum News, no date, page 2.
34. Letter from Jack Cummings, including Booklist. Uncorrected proof and copy of jacket cover from Walker and Company, July 1990, regarding "Escape from Yuma".
35. Letter from Jack Cummings regarding his novel, "The Surrogate Gun", September 19, 1990.
36. "Translations of books authored by Dr. James Dobson." Listing from "Focus on the Family", February 8, 1991.
37. "Focus at Fifteen." Article by Dr. James Dobson, President and Founder of Focus on the Family on its fifteenth anniversary, March 1992.
38. Letter from Jack Cummings regarding a large print edition of his novel, "Once a Legend", January 25, 1993.
39. Letter from Jack Cummings regarding a large print edition of his novel, "Tiger Butte", March 16, 1993.
40. Focus on the Family Special Statement "Who we are and what we stand for," regarding Dr. James Dobson, August 1993.
41. Letter from Jack Cummings regarding his new western, "The Last Lawmen".
42. Book reviews (fiction) from Library Journal on "The Last Lawmen" by Jack Cummings, September 15, 1994.
43. Book review in Publisher's Weekly on "The Last Lawmen" by Jack Cummings, October 3, 1994.
44. "Local doctor seeks FDA approval to help Alzheimer victims; plans D.C. march (William Summers, M.D.)." Sierra Madre News, September 17, 1992.
45. Brochure put out by Carol Cunningham containing article in Pasadena Star News (October 29, 1993) regarding her networking techniques.
46. "Local divorce lawyer writes book, puts kids first (Michael L. Oddenino)." Sierra Madre News, June 8, 1995, page 14.
47. "Arcadian, newly published at 83, works daily at his poetry (Robert Shortell)." Star Tribune, October 6, 1992.
48. 'How to Work A Room', hand-on workshop by Carole Cunningham. Learning Tree University presents the workshop on September 23, 1995 and November 18, 1995.
49. Biography of Marcella Betzler, Arcadia author of "The Amazing Live Christmas Tree".
50. "Local writer imparts secrets to Romance." Review of "Reason to Believe" by Kathleen Eagle, Sierra Madre News, February 15, 1996, page 8.
51. L.A.Connects: Downtown/Westside. A postcard offering a guidebook by Carole Cunningham.
52. "Dive shop owner pens guide to Baja (co-owner, Susan Speck, in picture)." Herald Tribune, April 12, 1996.
53. " 'Politics of Alzheimers' program for colleagues (William Summers, M.D.)." Sierra Madre News, July 2, 1991, page 22.
54. Copy of cover and title page, with picture, of "The White Cockade". Poetry and verse by Charles A. Coulombe.
55. "Arcadia author to give program for children (Eleanor Cameron)." May 9, 1965.
56. "Olga Bicos gives up a promising legal career to pen romance novels." Pasadena Weekly, January 24-30, 1992.
57. "Authors have kind words for renewal of Old Pasadena (Morley Winograd)." Pasadena Star News, July 8, 1996, page A-4.
58. Promotional bookmark advertising the book, "By My Heart Betrayed" by Olga Bicos, 1991.
59. Publicity flyer for White Tiger by Olga Bicos. 1991
60. Flyers about Staring into chaos by B.G. Brander and letter from Mr. Brander introducing himself as a former Arcadia resident.
61. Postcards announcing book-signing at Vroman's Bookstore for ABIKU, written by Arcadia resident and author Debo Kotun. Gift of author, 1999.
62. Letterhead and correspondence from Arcadia author Meredith Brucker, AKA Meredith Kingston. Author of romance paperbacks.
63. Flyer announcing pre-publication reading of TRYLONS AND PERISPHERES by Roger Lee Kenvin. April 1999.
64. Notice of receipt of gift of book by author Roger Lee Kenvin. September 13, 2000.
65. Correspondence from author Bruce Bender dated October 22, 1998.
66. Flyer about author/artist Dr. Wen-hsiung Yen. 2000.
67. Biographical information, list of commentaries and contact information for Gerald Plessner from his Internet web site. September 19, 2002.
68. Letter dated October 22, 1998 from author Roger Lee Kenvin in which he gives to the library copies of his books HARPO'S GARDEN and THE CANTABRIGIAN ROWING SOCIETY'S SATURDAY NIGHT BASH.
69. Letter dated December 4, 1999 from author Roger Lee Kenvin in which he gives to the library as a gift a copy of his new book TRYLONS AND PERISPHERES.
70. Letter from author Paige Taylor with a review of her activity book DEWEY & THE DECIMALS, copies of the front and back covers, introduction, table of contents and order form. c2001.
71. Letter from Mary Beth Hayes (Arcadia Public Library) to Peggy Rothschild, Administrative Coordinator, City of Redondo Beach, thanking her for sending a copy of the book CREATIVE AGE 2000 which included poems written by Arcadia resident Lovina A. Salinger. May 18, 2000.
72. "Arcadia woman writes book about food services." (Anne Powell Knoll) Arcadia Tribune, April 15, 1976, p. C1.
73. Laser color copy photo, biographical sketch and resume of Arcadia author Meredith Babeaux Brucker. March 2003.
74. Laser color copy photo and biographical sketch of Arcadia author Debo Kotun and information on his book ABIKU. March 2003.
75. Biographical sketch on Arcadia author Sandy Snider. March 2003.
76. Laser color copy photo and biographical sketch of Arcadia author Shau May Yung. March 2003.
77. "We must back our military." Opinion article written by Arcadia author Gerald Plessner. San Gabriel Valley Tribune. March 20, 2003.
78. "TV coverage gives viewers sense of size of Iraq undertaking." Opinion article written by Arcadia author Gerald Plessner. San Gabriel Valley Tribune. March 27, 2003.
79. Email to Mary Beth Hayes from Arcadia author Dinesh Verma giving his home address and information about his first book entitled RELATIVE HAPPINESS. April 2, 2003.
80. Contact information for Ruth and David Elliott, authors of RICHEST KID IN THE POOR HOUSE. March 6, 2003.
81. Biographical information on Annie Hamilton Donnell. Who Was Who Among North American Authors 1921-1939, page 440 and Who Was Who in America, page 233.
82. Letter to Mary Beth Hayes from Peter J. Blodgett dated December 12, 2002 with article "You Sing 'America,' Why Not See It?" Private Highway Associations and Redefining Tourist Landscapes in the American West 1912-1925 by Peter J. Blodgett. The Branding Iron, The Westerners Los Angeles Corral, Number 228, Summer 2002.
83. (A) Alphabetical list of authors who contributed essays to VISIONS OF ARCADIA: A CENTENNIAL ANTHOLOGY edited by Gary A. Kovacic. (B) List in the order the authors appear in the book with a short bio on each one, copied from the program at the unveiling of the book on August 5, 2003 at the Arcadia Public Library book signing event.
84. Correspondence from Florence Cummings informing the library that her husband Arcadia author Jack Cummings died on July 30, 1998 of leukemia.
85. Flyer about the Labalaba Rediffusion Theater presenting "The Courtyard,"a one-hour radio "dramedy" set in Arcadia, CA. Executive Producer/Writer is award winning author, Debo Kotun. Programs starting on September 27, 2003.
86. Note from Roger and Verna Kenvin donating a copy of their book MAGELLAN MOON to the library. Indicates that Arcadia is mentioned on p. 10-11. Undated (c 2002)
87. Flyer advertising the October 16, 2003 program with John Robinson speaking on hiking in the San Gabriels. Presented by the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library.
88. "The Pledge of Allegiance" by Jerry R. Selmer. October 26, 2003.
89. Remarks by Mayor on Dorothy Cunningham, Citizen of the Month, December 2003. Arcadia Tribune author for 12 years and columnist for the weekly Star.
90. Four clippings about children's book "Why I Love My Mom" written by Arcadia resident and author Denise Hong and her son Andrew Hong. Clippings from The Sunday Star, May 2, 2004; Arcadia Weekly, April 22-28, 2004; Chinese Daily News, April 29, 2004 (in Chinese) and Sing Tao Daily, April 21, 2004 (in Chinese).
91. Letter from author Joy G. Cauffman, PhD. regarding her genealogy books. Letterhead reads "Garrison Corner Cemetery Association."
92. "Literary Landscape: Tracking Chandler's Every Move. Why was the writer so restless, moving from one L.A. residence to another? It's something of a mystery." Los Angeles Times clipping, December 23, 2004, from Los Angeles Times Newsbank.
93. Correspondence from Dinesh Verma, an Arcadia resident, author of "Relative Happiness: a Journey into the Mind."
94. Letter from Gary A. Kovacic, city council member, to Dr. C.P. Chung regarding his child Robert's book "Finding Light: a Child's Poems."
95. Postcard promoting book "Love That Works" by author Bruce Brander.
96. "Moral living in the world today: a Catholic understanding of modern moral problems" by Fr. Dave Heney, Holy Angels Parish.
97. Biography and contact information for author Connie Amaden-Crawford, formerly of Arcadia. Printed from website: www.fashionpatterns.com on June 3, 2008.
98. Fact sheet from Arcadia Publishing (Mount Pleasant, South Carolina) about the book Arcadia written by Arcadia Historical Society (Carol Libby, et al.) with a description, specifications of the book, and how to order.
99. Bookmark advertising the book "Counters" by Arcadia author Tony Taylor.
100. Business card advertising the book "The Anti-Alzheimer's Prescription" by Vincent Fortanasce, M.D.
101. Letter from author Philip L. Ostergard about his book The Inspired Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln. See also VF Deaths for obituary.
102. "What makes a song a hit? Arcadian's book explores secrets behind pop tunes," article by Teresa Jansen, Pasadena Star News, November 11, 2009. Book is titled Making Music: Unique Ways Songs Became Hits, by Arcadia author John Gregory.
103. J.F.K. Assassins At-Large (And Their Accomplices) by Bill Daugherty.
104. Sunflower and the Swan by Ruth Read. An illustrated children's book, donated to Arcadia Public Library and signed by the author. A second copy can be colored in.
105. Letter from Robert S. Oventile, author who donated his book Impossible Reading: Idolatry and Diversity in Literature to Arcadia Public Library. May 31, 2011.
106. 'Chronicles of Arcadia' book launch feted at afternoon luncheon. Author Carol Libby. Arcadia Weekly, p. 8, August 23, 2012.
107. Local writer Meredith Babeaux Brucker receives Founders' Award presented by Independent Writers of Southern California. Arcadia Weekly, p. 12, August 16, 2001.
108. Anthology to mark city's birthday. Arcadia Councilman Gary Kovacic will edit the second volume of Visions of Arcadia, a new collection of essays to honor the city's 110th birthday. Pasadena Star News, p. A4, March 10, 2013.
109. Information sheet about Arcadia resident, author and attorney Sanford Perliss. His book A Thousand Invisible Cords is in the Arcadia Authors collection.
110. Information sheet about Arcadia resident Stephen Jared and his book Ten-a-Week Steale, located in the Arcadia Authors collection.
111. More Visions of Arcadia, the second anthology of essays edited by Arcadia City Councilman Gary Kovacic, will be showcased November 17, 2013 during the One Community, One Book program produced by Arcadia's Best Foundation. The first book was Visions of Arcadia: a Centennial Anthology, published in 2003 to celebrate Arcadia's 100th birthday. Arcadia Weekly, October 24, 2013.
112. One Community-One Book. More Visions of Arcadia, edited by Gary Kovacic is a Great book about Arcadia by Arcadians and neighbors. Mountain Views News, November 2, 2013.
113. Golf Lessons by Michael Wysowski, PGA. Gift from an Arcadia Author.
114. Author Alexis O'Neill explains the reference to Baldwin Stocker School in Arcadia in her book The Worst Best Friend, a copy of it is located in the Arcadia Authors Collection in the History Room.
115. Letter from Nancy Bronte Matheny, author of American Made: Discover your amazing ancestor at work in the USA--a Genealogist's Guide. She is a native of Arcadia.
116A. After years of research, Katie Gee Salisbury, who grew up in Arcadia, has written a book now published by Dutton called "Not Your China Doll." It traces the life of Anna May Wong, an Asian American movie star in the 1920s and '30s. Pasadena Star News web edition, p. 1-2, March 18, 2024. 116B. The surprising Anna May Wong. Like many, author Katie Salisbury was startled to learn of the star, then couldn't stop looking. Article includes pictures of author and Anna May Wong. Pasadena Star News, p. C4, March 24, 2024.
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Authors
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17AF
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American Association of University Women (AAUW) - Arcadia Branch Collection

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Start Date
1950
End Date
2016
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American Association of University Women (AAUW)-Arcadia Branch Collection, 1950-2000s The Arcadia branch of AAUW was founded in 1950 and disbanded in 2016. First of three boxes. Chronological Folders 1950-2000s AAUW Bulletin (newsletter), Arcadia Branch 1950-1971 (various months and missing years)…
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1950
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2016
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American Association of University Women (AAUW)-Arcadia Branch Collection, 1950-2000s
The Arcadia branch of AAUW was founded in 1950 and disbanded in 2016. First of three boxes. Chronological Folders 1950-2000s
AAUW Bulletin (newsletter), Arcadia Branch 1950-1971 (various months and missing years) The folder for each fiscal year (July through June) 1972-2000, may contain the following items (some items and months may be missing): Bulletin (newsletter) Membership directory Annual report Installation program pamphlet Newsletters AAUW Arcadia Jan 2009-May/June 2015 AAUW Arcadia Branch membership directories 2001-2004
Misc. booklets-AAUW and other women’s organizations
Misc. news clippings
Subjects
American Association of University Women (AAUW)
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 110A
Shelf Number
Shelf H25
Item ID
420AF
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American Association of University Women (AAUW)Arcadia Branch Collection

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American Association of University Women (AAUW)-Arcadia Branch Collection, 1950-2000s. The Arcadia branch of AAUW was founded in 1950 and disbanded in 2016. Second of three boxes. Subject Files: AAUW Pamphlets AAUW Related Articles Branch Audits Branch Awards Budgets Correspondence Festive Fair Fu…
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American Association of University Women (AAUW)-Arcadia Branch Collection, 1950-2000s. The Arcadia branch of AAUW was founded in 1950 and disbanded in 2016. Second of three boxes. Subject Files: AAUW Pamphlets AAUW Related Articles Branch Audits Branch Awards Budgets Correspondence Festive Fair Fundraisers Historian Reports International Federation of University Women Los Angeles District Los Angeles Olympics: EFP Fundraising Project Meeting Sites Membership Membership Surveys Minutes (3 files) Museum Site President’s File (2 files) President’s Mailing Press Releases 1992-2016 Programs Public Policy Social Issues State Conventions Stationery & Printing (letterhead) Taxes Tech Trek 2001-2016 Treasurer’s Reports Tri-District Conference United Nations Woman of Achievement Women’s Work/Women’s Worth
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American Association of University Women (AAUW)Arcadia Branch Collection
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 110B
Shelf Number
Shelf H25
Item ID
421AF
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American Association of University Women (AAUW) - Arcadia Branch Collection

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This box is missing as of early 2023 (this note written on 4/12/2023). American Association of University Women (AAUW)-Arcadia Branch Collection, 1950-2000s. The Arcadia branch of AAUW was founded in 1950 and disbanded in 2016. Subject Files: 1. Slides, November 1967, Festive Fair Christmas Event …
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This box is missing as of early 2023 (this note written on 4/12/2023). American Association of University Women (AAUW)-Arcadia Branch Collection, 1950-2000s. The Arcadia branch of AAUW was founded in 1950 and disbanded in 2016. Subject Files: 1. Slides, November 1967, Festive Fair Christmas Event at Santa Anita Park 2. Slides, March 1983, Math & Science Career Conference 3. “Power of One Vote” poster, November 3, 1987, AAUW Voter Education Campaign 4. Proclamations from the City of Arcadia a. AAUW Action for Equity Week, March 11, 1980 b. Women’s History Week, February 23, 1982 c. AAUW Week, February 19, 1982 d. AAUW Week, March 9, 1983 e. AAUW Week, March 18, 1984 f. AAUW March 6, 1988 5. Award to the AAUW Arcadia Branch in appreciation for outstanding fundraising in per capita giving for 1980-1981, Given June 22, 1981. 6. Scrapbook of the AAUW-Arcadia Branch, 1967-1968, President Marjorie Thomas (Mrs. Frank Thomas). Includes pictures and news clippings. 7. Sharon Shuster audio cassette tape “Radical thoughts/outrageous acts.” Copyright 1992, 27 minutes. 8. AAUW Arcadia Branch rubber stamp
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American Association of University Women (AAUW) - Arcadia Branch Collection
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Third of three boxes.
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 110C
Shelf Number
Shelf H11
Item ID
422AF
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Santa Anita Entertainment Center

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1. City of Arcadia Notice of Public Scoping Meeting for an environmental impact report held August 9, 1995. 2. Single sheet mailed "To the Concerned Citizen" by an unknown source. August 1995. 3. Agenda for Santa Anita Entertainment Center Public Hearing and Scoping Meeting August 9, 1995. 4. C…
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1. City of Arcadia Notice of Public Scoping Meeting for an environmental impact report held August 9, 1995.
2. Single sheet mailed "To the Concerned Citizen" by an unknown source. August 1995.
3. Agenda for Santa Anita Entertainment Center Public Hearing and Scoping Meeting August 9, 1995.
4. Comment/Question card for Santa Anita Entertainment Complex Scoping Meeting.
5. "Neighbors for Arcadia" notice of meeting October 30, 1995; minutes of meeting August 14, 1995; and minutes of meeting September 18, 1995.
6. Brochure from Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc. setting forth plans for Santa Anita's Arts and Entertainment Center. October 1995.
7. Santa Anita Arts and Entertainment Center "SAEC" Questions and Answers. Updated and distributed by SAEC in November 1995.
8. Arcadia Community Newsletter, November 1995. "Winner's Circle" - regarding Santa Anita Entertainment Center. original copy
9. same, acid free copy
10. Memo dated 3/30/95 from City Manager to City of Arcadia Staff regarding information about Santa Anita Race Track development application.
11. Officials Withdraw Plan for Complex at Racetrack. LA Times May 1, 1996
12. Postcard showing proposed Santa Anita Arts & Entertainment Center 1996.
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Santa Anita Entertainment Center
Item ID
197AF
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Subject Files
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Community Recreation Center Proposal (1971)

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1. Arcadia Civic Center Master Plan. 2. "Build an auditorium for Arcadia." Sponsor to enter Jog-A-Walk-A-Torium, photocopy. 3. Description of photo #1366. 4. Description of photo #1367. 5. Description of photo #1368. 6. Description of photo #1369. 7. Description of photo #1370. 8. Large pos…
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1. Arcadia Civic Center Master Plan.
2. "Build an auditorium for Arcadia." Sponsor to enter Jog-A-Walk-A-Torium, photocopy.
3. Description of photo #1366.
4. Description of photo #1367.
5. Description of photo #1368.
6. Description of photo #1369.
7. Description of photo #1370.
8. Large postcard showing architects' rendering of Community Recreation Center and Arcadia Police Facility relative to a "Yes" vote February 29, 1972.
9. Brochure relative to the passage of Proposition A for a bond issue to build the Community Center and the new Police Facility, February 29, 1972.
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Community Recreation Center Proposal (1971)
Item ID
72AF
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Arcadia Performing Arts Center (Auditorium)

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1. Program. Arcadia Unified School District presents: Student Showcase, October 18-20, 2012 at the new Arcadia Performing Arts Center. Includes history of the building project, floor plan, and information about inaugural concert with Paul Anka. 2. Ribbon cutting ceremony and program, October 18, 20…
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1. Program. Arcadia Unified School District presents: Student Showcase, October 18-20, 2012 at the new Arcadia Performing Arts Center. Includes history of the building project, floor plan, and information about inaugural concert with Paul Anka.
2. Ribbon cutting ceremony and program, October 18, 2012, for the Arcadia Performing Arts Center at Arcadia High School, including floor plan. (2 copies). With invitation.
3. List of inaugural events at the new Arcadia Performing Arts Center. Email dated October 3, 2012.
4. What happened to auditorium money? A history of fundraising efforts over the years from 1977 to current, for building a performing arts center auditorium. Advocates of it were Charles Gilb, Gloria Horstman, Joe Sargis, Gary Kovacic, George Fasching, Craig Lucas, John Murphy, Mickey Segal. Arcadia Weekly, January 26, 2012.
5. Invitation to the inaugural concert and benefit at the Performing Arts Center, on the campus of Arcadia High School, 180 Campus Drive, October 27, 2012. Two copies.
6. Program from The Drowsy Chaperone, the first musical by the Arcadia High School Theatre Department to be presented at the new Performing Arts Center, March 21-23, 2013. Director Steven Volpe.
7. Program from The Man Who Came to Dinner, November 14-16, 2013.
8. Poster of 4 musical acts performing in 2014: Air Supply, America, Susan Egan, The Temptations.
9. Program and postcard advertisement for "Alice in Wonderland, November 20-22, 2014.
10. Arcadia Stage Presents "Curtains." Director Steven Volpe, Musical Director Dr. Stephen Pu. March 20-22, 2014.
11. Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation 2014-2015 Season brochure.
12. Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation 2015-2016 Season brochure.
13. A) Arcadia Performing Arts Center 2015 season poster Three Dog Night, Four Tops, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Dick Fox's Doo Wop Extravaganza. B) 2015-2016 season poster Abbamania and Night Fever, Herb Albert & Lani Hall, Hiroshima, Daniel Ho.
14. Arcadia Stage presents Thoroughly Modern Millie, a musical. March 17-28, 2016. Program and postcard.
15. Arcadia Stage Theatre Company presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory program. November 15, 2018-November 17, 2018. Produced by Steven Volpe, directed by Whitney Labarge, Musical Director Stephen Pu.
16. Maki Hsieh is honored 22nd District's Woman of the Year, by May S. Ruiz, Arcadia Weekly, May 15, 2019.
17. Double sided poster for concerts 1. American in the Valley: James Garner's Tribute to Johnny Cash, June 22, 2019. 2. Makoto Taiko "Momentum 20th Anniversary Concert," June 8, 2019 and June 9, 2019, featuring Shoji Kameda, Koji Nakamura, Rachel Radich, Kozue Matsumoto.
18.Identification tag for Arcadia Lunar New Year Festival, 2019 (Chinese holiday). 2019 Team. Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation.
19.Arcadia Stage Theatre Company: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow [program]. November 16, 17, 18, 2023. Written and directed by Whitney LaBarge, Choreographer, Jean Michelle Sayeg, Musical director, Allen Everman.
20.Arcadia Stage Theatre Company: Legally Blonde, the Musical [program]. March 14, 15, 16, 2024. Directed by Steven Volpe, Choreographer, Jean Michelle Sayeg, Musical director, Allen Everman.
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Arcadia Performing Arts Center (Auditorium)
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