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Volunteers handling materials in the library behind a book truck. Jean is wearing horn-rimmed glasses and Doris is wearing a plaid jacket. Left-Right: Jean Livingston, Doris Selmer. Friends of the Library.

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Date: 1960s

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Date: 1960s

Subjects: Friends of the Library; Livingston, Jean; Selmer, Doris

Physical Description: 8.5 x 11' B&W

ID: 2261

Collection: Photographs

Images

Doris Selmer age 1. Jerry Selmer and Doris Selmer were longtime members and officers of Friends of the Library. circa 1935.

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Date: 1935

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Date: 1935

Subjects: Friends of the Library; Friends of the Arcadia Public Library; Selmer, Doris

Physical Description: 8.5 x 10 color

ID: 2263A

Collection: Photographs

Images

Portrait of Doris Selmer in 2005 taken for 50th wedding anniversary. Jerry Selmer and Doris Selmer were longtime members and officers of Friends of the Library.

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Date: 2005

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Date: 2005

Subjects: Friends of the Library; Friends of the Arcadia Public Library; Selmer, Doris

Physical Description: 8.5 x 10 color

ID: 2262

Collection: Photographs

Images

Jerry Selmer and Doris Selmer (maiden name unknown) as children in Huntington Park, CA. They were neighbors. Jerry Selmer and Doris Selmer were longtime members and officers of Friends of the Library.

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Date: Unknown

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Date: Unknown

Subjects: Friends of the Library; Friends of the Arcadia Public Library; Selmer, Doris; Selmer, Jerry

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 2265

Collection: Photographs

Images

Jerry Selmer and Doris Selmer (maiden name unknown) as children in Huntington Park, CA. They were neighbors. Jerry Selmer and Doris Selmer were longtime members and officers of Friends of the Library.

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Date: 2005

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Date: 2005

Subjects: Friends of the Library; Friends of the Arcadia Public Library; Selmer, Doris; Selmer, Jerry

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 2265A

Collection: Photographs

Images

Jerry Selmer age 1 circa 1934. Jerry Selmer and Doris Selmer were longtime members and officers of Friends of the Library.

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Date: 1934

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Date: 1934

Subjects: Friends of the Library; Friends of the Arcadia Public Library; Selmer, Jerry

Physical Description: 8.5 x 10 b&w

ID: 2263

Collection: Photographs

Images

Portrait of Jerry Selmer in 2005 taken for 50th wedding anniversary. Jerry Selmer and Doris Selmer were longtime members and officers of Friends of the Library.

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Date: 2005

1 image

Date: 2005

Subjects: Friends of the Library; Friends of the Arcadia Public Library; Selmer, Jerry

Physical Description: 8.5 x 10 color

ID: 2264

Collection: Photographs

Images

Friends of the Library

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Contents: 1. "Friends of the Arcadia Library". Fact sheet giving history of the Arcadia Friends of the Library from May 1956. Friends organization founded in May 1956. 2. "Library Friends make art donation." News clip, July 1963. 3. "The Sycamores." News clip, July 1963. 4. "Library Friends project." Ne…

Contents: 1. "Friends of the Arcadia Library". Fact sheet giving history of the Arcadia Friends of the Library from May 1956. Friends organization founded in May 1956.; 2. "Library Friends make art donation." News clip, July 1963.; 3. "The Sycamores." News clip, July 1963.; 4. "Library Friends project." News clip, no date.; 5. "Facts and findings." Friends Newsletter, October 1964.; 6. Newsletter, May 1965.; 7. "Robert Lockerby earns Friends of the Library Award." Arcadia Tribune, August 28, 1966, p. 3.; 8. Newsletter, November 1966.; 9. "Mrs. Ray Swanson was installed." Arcadia Tribune, May 18, 1967.; 10. "Library Friends to mark tenth anniversary." Arcadia Tribune, November 12, 1967.; 11. "Arcadia Friends." Arcadia Tribune, September 21, 1969.; 12. "Friends name scholarship." Arcadia News Post, July 2, 1970.; 13. "Back room buried under books." Arcadia Highlander, April 30, 1986.; 14. "Friends of the Library." Arcadia Tribune, May 5, 1974.; 15. "The Friends Update." Newsletter, January 1976.; 16. "The Friends Update." Newsletter, November 1977.; 17. "The Friends Update." Newsletter, January 1978.; 18. "The Friends Update." Newsletter, March 1978.; 19. "The Friends Update." Newsletter, May 1978.; 20. "Friends of the Library plan something new." Arcadia Tribune, January 31, 1974, p. C1; 21. "Friends have provided $9,000 for Arcadia Library." Arcadia News Post, February 24, 1969.; 22. "Friends of the Library book sale serves duo purpose." Arcadia News Post, April 29, 1969.; 23. "The Friends Update." Newsletter, November 1978.; 24. "The Friends Update." Newsletter, January 1979.; 25. The Friends Auction catalogue, February 15, 1979.; 26. "Library receives the Friends' gift - new books." Arcadia Tribune, October 12, 1978, C-1.; 27. "Gifts given to the Library by the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library, fiscal year 1979-1980." Fact sheet listing 13 items.; 28. "Ray Bradbury comes to the aid of Library." Highlander Community News, March 24, 1982.; 29. The Friends Auction catalog V, March 1, 1990.; 30. Friends of the Arcadia Library Librarian's Book Review, November 20, 1997. (List of books reviewed and names of reviewers); 31. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library Librarians' Book Review and Luncheon, December 10, 1998. "Holiday Feast of Books" program.; 32. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library Librarians' Book Review and Luncheon, December 9, 1999. "A Sleighful of Books" program.; 33. "Among Friends." Newsletter, September 2002.; 34. Friends' Book Fair Fosters a "Good Will' Fund. Written by Charlotte G. Lyon, member of the Arcadia Friends of the Library, September 15, 1963.; 35. Memo from Homer L. Fletcher, City Librarian, to Mrs. Louis K. Randall, President of the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library, expressing the importance of the Friends and how the group supports the library. April 23, 1962.; 36. "Among Friends." Newsletter, Winter 2003.; 37. "Silent Auction" flyer announcing the end of the silent auctions, dated April/May 2005, signed by Doris Selmer.; 38. Among Friends. Newsletter of the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library, April 2006.; 39. Among Friends. Newsletter of the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library, Mid-March 2007.; 40. Among Friends. Newsletter of the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library, May 2007.; 41. Among Friends. Newsletter of the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library, October 2008.; 42. Program from the Honor Our Volunteers Luncheon. Celebrating 50 years of service, 1956-2006. May 18, 2006. Lists Friends Board, Library Board of Trustess, Library staff, adult library volunteers, bookstore volunteers, book sorters and pricers, special events volunteers. Enclosed is a postcard featuring a watercolor of the 1924 Arcadia City Library, by Rosemary Reuter; 43. Among Friends, newsletter of the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library. Fall-Winter 2009-2010.; 44. Among Friends, newsletter of the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library. February-March 2010.; 45. City of Arcadia Proclamation that May is hereby "Friends of the Arcadia Public Library Month" May 16, 2006 by Mayor Roger Chandler. With gold seal and red ribbon.; 46. Among Friends, newsletter of the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library. September 2010.; 47. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library, "Celebrating 50 Years of Service." Two color copies of "READ" poster (size 8 1/2" x 11" paper) featuring Friends volunteers and signature of Friends and title of the book they are holding.; 48. Color logo of the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library 50th anniversary. "Celebrating 50 Years of Service."; 49. Historical headlines of Friends of the Arcadia Public Library. Timeline showing that Friends group was founded in May 1956, organizational highlights (funds raised, events), 50th anniversary celebrated May 18, 2006.; 50. Arcadia Public Library Board of Trustees resolution, May 18, 2006, commending and thanking the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library for its generous financial and volunteer support given over the last 50 years. See also Box 121 in basement for a framed award.; 51. Email dated February 10, 2006, from Donna Koutsakos (Friends volunteer) to Carolyn Garner Reagan, including amounts of funds raised and given to the Arcadia Public Library over the last 50 years. The grand total so far was $440,000.; 52. Friends volunteers honored. Doris and Jerry Selmer in photo. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library presented a check for $50,000 to the library. The Weekly Star (supplement to Pasadena Star News), May 26, 2011.; 53. Rosemary Reuter, April 23, 1924-March 20, 2015. Memorial service program March 28, 2015, with biographical information, photos, bookmark, and her self portrait drawing from 1940 on back.; 54. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library Articles of Incorporation, August 25, 1966.; 55. New Friends membership brochure, 2016.; 56. Page from the Library's website about Friends of the Arcadia Public Library, with brief history, membership and bookstore information. c. 2015.; 57. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library, 20 West Duarte Road, blank letterhead stationery. Date unknown.; 58. Obituary: Doris Selmer, longtime volunteer of Friends of the Arcadia Public Library. Arcadia Weekly, May 13, 2021.; 59. Staff report of Library and Museum Services Department, July 16, 2019 summarizing donation in the amount of $30000 from Friends of the Arcadia Public Library for the Summer Reading Program and other library programs.; 60. Articles about Friends of the Arcadia Public Library that mention Doris Selmer. Arcadia Library Friends to sell 20,000 books at their Twice Told Tales used book sale, Los Angeles Times, April 29, 1976. Friends of Library Officers, Doris Selmer is the 1976-77 president of the Friends. Other officers are Carol Papay, Dolores Antista, Rosemary Reuter, Elizabeth Eshom, Ruth Ryan, Cay Mortenson, Pat Williams, Helen Feichtmann, Sharon Monson, Margaret Vaccariello, Jean Hoover, Marie Ward and Ruth Bell. It's show biz--picture of Mrs. Doris Selmer and Mrs. Cay Mortenson and caption, Los Angeles Times, April 22, 1979. Picture of Mrs. Cay Mortenson and Mrs. Doris Selmer and caption about used book sale Twice Sold Tales, Los Angeles Times, May 5, 1977. Short stories: collection of miniature books displayed at public library, Los Angeles Times, October 22, 1992. These are short stories, and that's no tall tale, Los Angeles Times, October 23, 1992. Friends of the Arcadia Library seek members (Doris Selmer and Dick Miller at the lectern), Arcadia Tribune, October 7, 1976. The Social Whirl by Floretta Lauber shows a picture of "The Bag Lady," Doris Selmer with tote bags sold at the new gift shop in the Library, Arcadia Weekly, March 6, 1997. Photo and caption Doris Selmer and Carolyn German Twice Sold Tales, News Post, April 23, 1974. Friends of Library continue silent auction, Doris Selmer and Mavis Dumbacher, Arcadia Tribune, July 23, 1986. Annual book sale slated by Friends, Jim Domney and Doris Selmer in photo, Arcadia Tribune, April 28, 1983. Library friends plan talk on Music Center, Doris Selmer and Helene Kristensen in picture, Arcadia Tribune, May 21, 1986. Library Friends sponsor book sale, Clair Grein and Doris Selmer in photo, Sierra Madre News, April 28, 1988. Friends award scholarship to Stephen Stellar, Doris Selmer and Helen Feichtmann also in photo, The Highlander, June 1, 1977.; 61. Among Friends, newsletter of the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library. Summer 2023.; 62. Among Friends, newsletter of the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library. Winter-Spring 2024.

Subjects: Friends of the Library

Item ID: 94AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

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Contents: Newspaper articles, scrapbook, photograph, pamphlets.

Contents: Newspaper articles, scrapbook, photograph, pamphlets.

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 007

Shelf Number: Shelf H3

Item ID: 450AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

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Contents: "Boswell the Bookworm" Bookplate original artwork and copyright. 1963 Newspaper Clippings 1989 - 1993

Contents: "Boswell the Bookworm" Bookplate original artwork and copyright. 1963 Newspaper Clippings 1989 - 1993

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 007A

Shelf Number: Shelf H3

Item ID: 451AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

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Contents: Silent Auction Records, 1984 - 2005

Contents: Silent Auction Records, 1984 - 2005

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 007B

Shelf Number: Shelf H3

Item ID: 452AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

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Contents: Scrapbook, 1964-1971

Contents: Scrapbook, 1964-1971

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 028

Shelf Number: Shelf H10

Item ID: 477AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

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Contents: Scrapbook, 1956-1964 Scrapbook, 1972-1976

Contents: Scrapbook, 1956-1964 Scrapbook, 1972-1976

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 029

Shelf Number: Shelf H10

Item ID: 478AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

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Contents: Scrapbook, 1976-1985 Scrapbook, "Twice Told Tales," 10/6/61

Contents: Scrapbook, 1976-1985 Scrapbook, "Twice Told Tales," 10/6/61

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 030

Shelf Number: Shelf H11

Item ID: 479AF

Collection: Subject Files

Selmer Collection

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Contents: Folder 1 Contents: Along Arboretum Paths. Los Angeles State and County Arboretum, 301 N. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006. Published by California Arboretum Foundation, Inc. 1984. Photography by Francis Ching and Earl Ross. Contains photos of the historical section, including the Queen Anne Cottag…

Contents: Folder 1 Contents:; Along Arboretum Paths. Los Angeles State and County Arboretum, 301 N. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006. Published by California Arboretum Foundation, Inc. 1984. Photography by Francis Ching and Earl Ross. Contains photos of the historical section, including the Queen Anne Cottage, Coach Barn, Santa Anita Depot, and Hugo Reid Adobe, photos of the grounds and flowers, and a map.; Arcadia California Community of Homes Commissioner’s Handbook. July 1985.; Arcadia California Fact Book and Buyers Guide Published by Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, also known as Arcadia Business Directory. For the following years: 1975, Diamond Jubilee 1903-1978, 1983-1984, 1985-1986, 1987-1988, 1989-1990, 1996-1997.; Arcadia Stage presents Thoroughly Modern Millie, a Musical. March 17, 2016. March 18, 2016. March 19, 2016. Folder 2 Contents:; One Hundred Years of Arcadia. Published by Core Media Group, Inc. 2003 for Arcadia’s centennial. Includes history and timeline.; Santa Anita Park Golden Anniversary Yearbook. 50 years. 1934-1935 through 1984-1985.; Santa Anita Rancho Anoakia Breeding Farm, Private Catalog 1916. Collection of imported Purebred, and Homebred, Registered Thoroughbred, Arabian, and Percheron horses; Jacks and Jennets; Berkshire and Poland-China Swine; Holstein-Friesien Cattle. Proprietor Anita M. Baldwin. Black cover with red text on the front, Maltese cross logo.; This is Arcadia. Published by League of Women Voters of Arcadia and the City of Arcadia. January 1973.; This is Arcadia. Published by League of Women Voters of Arcadia and the City of Arcadia. January 1980.; Views of Arcadia 1990 Calendar. Artwork by Arcadia High School art students.; Views of Arcadia 1999 Calendar. Artwork by Arcadia High School art students in the Visual Arts Department.; Wine Tasting at Anoakia, Friday, September 26, 1986. With a history and description of Anoakia Mansion. Sponsored by Friends of the Arcadia Public Library and Arcadia Library Board of Trustees. Invitation included. Anoakia Mansion, 758 Anoakia Lane, Arcadia.; Views of Arcadia 2003 Calendar. Artwork by Arcadia High School art students.; Painted bookmarks by Rosemary Reuter in envelope. Folder 3 Contents: various publications; 100 Years Arcadia Centennial anniversary 1903-2003; History of Officials-City of Arcadia-1903-2003; Story of Santa Anita: The great race place by B.K. Beckwith; By Gads! This is paradise: the story of Arcadia, California by Richard E. Miller; The Romance of Rancho Santa Anita. Published by Rancho Santa Anita Inc.; Historic Santa Anita: The Development of the Land. Printed by California Arboretum Foundation; Rancho Santa Anita: The story of the Arboretum. By Susanna Bryant Dakin, Summer 1956.; Arcadia: Snapshots of History by Arcadia Centennial Historical Committee. 2003.; Arboretum Album by Sandy Snider; Elias Jackson “Lucky” Baldwin: California Visionary by Sandra Lee Snider (signed by author) Folder "Santa Anita Park" Contents:; 1. Letter to Santa Anita Companies Shareholders, December 15, 1984; Letter to Santa Anita Companies Shareholders, December 1997; General admission ticket to Santa Anita Park, 1976-1977; Club house admission ticket to Santa Anita Park, 1979-1980; Santa Anita Park Season Complimentary Club House Shareholder Pass: 1983-84 Season 1984 Season - 50th anniversary of the track 1986-87 Season 1988-89 Season 1990-91 Season 1991-92 Season 1992-93 Season 1993-94 Season 1994-95 Season 1995-96 Season 1997-98 Season; Pocket calendars Santa Anita Park racing seasons 1984-1985, 1987-1988, 1988-1989, 1997-1998.; 2..Reproduction of Los Angeles Turf Club Official Program Santa Anita Park First Day, Friday, December 25, 1936, Price 15 cents. Middle section is the wine menu from The Derby Restaurant from February 1978.; Official Program Western Harness Racing Association, Santa Anita Park, May 24, 1950, 25 cents.; The King of Sports, a booklet compliments of Santa Anita the Great Race Place. Includes history of Santa Anita Park, general race information and glossary. Undated.; Books: The Longden Legend Santa Anita Edition by B.K. Beckwith, 1976. Seabiscuit: the saga of a great champion by B.K. Beckwith, 1940. Auction book 1947 Complete Dispersal of the Louis B. Mayer Racing Stable to be sold at public auction at Santa Anita Race Track, February 27, 1947.; Santa Anita “The Great Race Place” bumper sticker; The Official Architect of Arcadia Flip Book-Creat your own vision for Arcadia. Caruso mall project (never built). Folder “Maps & Misc.” Contents:; 1.1993 map of Arcadia by Gourmet Graphic; 2.Assorted maps-Maps of Arcadia by Arcadia Chamber of Commerce: 1968, date unknown,1903-1978 Diamond Jubilee,1979-1980, 1984.; 3.Map of Southern California’s Golden Coast and Sunshine Empire, RTD Self Guided Tours showing Queen Anne Cottage (public transit, bus lines by Southern California Rapid Transit District). Automobile Club of Southern California map of Pasadena and Vicinity, no date.; 4.Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte High School award of the school letter in class “A Track-Champions” 1953 to Stephen Black.; 5.Arcadia County Park to be improved by $50,000; colorful history reported by Mrs. David Unruh, niece of “Lucky” Baldwin’s manager, Hiram A. Unruh (in photo). Arcadia Tribune and News, March 23, 1950.; 6.Los Angeles State and County Arboretum Move Locations, contains titles and photos from movies filmed at the Arboretum from 1936 to 1984. Duplicate, have a copy in vertical files. Los Angeles State and Co. Arboretum brochure. No Date, 301 N. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, CA Phone number Hillcrest 6-8251. No admission charge.; 7.Arcadia, Then and Now: a history of our community. Written by Julie Chacey, Kathie Geary, Sandi McGrath, 2001, with thanks to Sandy Snider, Historian and Lucille Boots, former third grade teacher.; 8.Our past, present and future: papers to merge into daily. Arcadia Tribune, Sunday, July 26, 1992. Beginning today, the Foothill Intercity Newspapers will cease to exist. However the communities of Arcadia, Temple City, Monrovia and Duarte will be served with the introduction of a daily newspaper for the entire region. On Tuesday, the Foothill Star-Tribune will premiere. Gives history of Temple City Times, Monrovia News-Post, Arcadia Tribune, The Duartean. Includes photos of the Monrovia Planet. Duplicate. Have a copy in vertical files.; 9.Arcadia City Charter, 1968. Arcadia City newsletter September 1978, Arcadia Newsletter March 2003, A Day in the City with Jack Smith “The Greens of Arcady from Westways, March 1968, Chain of Title from the King of Spain to City of Arcadia (copy of original chain of title presented to City of Arcadia and Mayor C. Loree Russell by Title Insurance and Trust Company, September 12, 1949. Compliment of Arcadia Public Library in celebration of its 50th year).; 10.Democratic National Convention ticket, July 1960. Cask ‘n Cleaver Restaurant 251 N. Santa Anita Avenue, voucher for Prime Rib Dinner. Business card “Wiley’s Santa Anita Liquors” George B. Wiley. 1011 N. Santa Anita Avenue. Phone number Hillcrest7-7976. Hinshaw’s credit card issued to Anne S. Joseph. Pacific Electric Railway Co. 1938-1939 pass. Arcadia Public Library Board membership card issued to Doris Selmer. Santa Anita Beverages dry ginger ale label. Napa Rock Mineral Water Co. Oakland, California. Arcadia Diamond Jubilee 1903-1978 logo. American History through Song featuring Ed Lojeski at Church of the Good Shepherd, 400 W. Duarte Rd, May 18, 2003. Rosemary Reuter memorial service program, April 23, 1924-March 20, 2015. Mavis Dumbacher memorial photograph, October 15, 1915-February 13, 2016. Photograph “Night View from Mt. Wilson, Calif.” By J.O. Hickox. Red Photo Album “Arcadia Vol. 2” (as labeled by Selmer)-Contents:; On inside cover of photo album is a button “Arcadia Diamond Jubilee 1903-1918.” 1-1/4” white button.; Santa Fe Railway Magazine advertisement 1904 – The California Limited to Chicago runs through Baldwin’s Ranch.; Pacific Electric Rail Service Time Table Arcadia-Monrovia-Azusa-Glendora Line/Sierra Madre Line. June 1, 1943. Pacific Electric Rail and Motor Coach Time Table Arcadia-Monrovia-Azusa-Glendora Line/Sierra Madre Line. January 24, 1949.; Color newspaper clipping showing some of Edna Lenz and Justine Wishek paintings; Photographs of Anoakia Mansion, c. 1970s. Exterior, interior, carport, “garage,” chandelier, fireplace, E. J. Baldwin’s Wines and Brandies Santa Anita Vineyard barrel, grounds, statues, fountain in the pond. Folder "Anoakia, Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin, Stationery" Contents:; 1.Anoakia miscellaneous collection; 2.Book: Tahoe’s Gilded Age 1890-1917 a Photographic Portfolio by Jim Bell. Copy of photograph of Baldwin Family, no date. Copy made October 1976. Lucky Baldwin Statue Dedication “A Dawn in the West” April 16, 2013 at Rev. Monsignor Gerald M. O’Keeffe Rose Garden, corner of Holly Avenue and Huntington Drive. . Blank photo greeting card of Baldwin Estate-Lake Tahoe, CA. by John & Naomi Brazier, Stockton, CA. List/description of Baldwin Playing Cards (playing cards are not included ) Tombstone Epitaph the Historical Monthly Journal of the Old West, September 1981. From Tombstone, Cochise County, Arizona. Main story is “Wonder Man of the West: Lucky Baldwin: daring and self-confident, he was an empire builder by Freyda Sullivan . E.J. “Lucky” Baldwin. People called him land-poor-scoffed at his regal buying of California real estate….” With an illustration of Elias J. Baldwin and caption, “By gad, I’m not licked yet.” Adventures in Business July 23, 1943. Published at Knott’s Berry Place, Buena Park, California. Tallac Historic Site, a booklet by Bob Burke and Ken McKowen, 1983. Photograph of Tallac Hotel by R.J. Waters in the Lake Tahoe Series.; 3.Invitations, Programs, Stationery Notecard by Arcadia Historical Society-Santa Anita Depot artwork by Shirley Forden Blank greeting cards by the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum-watercolors by Geneva Lawrence. Notecards ”Notes from Arcadia” (new in package) for the benefit of AFS Arcadia Chapter, by Anne Mae Noble. Stationery pad “Arcadia.” Other misc. invitations, programs, stationery Hardcover books:; Pot Luck: Episodes in the Life of W. Parker Lyon by Ed Ainsworth, 1940; Lucky Baldwin: the Story of an Unconventional Success by C.B. Glasscock, 1933 Oversized (did not fit in folders):; Great Scenics Santa Anita Park, Folio II (14.5” x 10”); Santa Anita 1990-91 Calendar “The Colors of Racing”; Framed photograph Arcadia Public Library Board of Trustees 1998-2006: John Fung, Jerry Selmer, Meredith Brucker, Betty Rochefort, Marsha Burkhalter Miscellaneous objects:; Circular yellow antenna topper with red lettering displaying Taco Lita since 1967, ca. 2 1/4" x 1". Red old-fashioned fire hat-shaped antenna topper with black lettering displaying Arcadia Fire Department, 2 1/2" x 1 1/16" x 1 1/4".; Plastic key chain. Front says: Celebrating Arcadia's centennial, 1903-2003. 100 years: a time for pride, a time for celebration. Back side lists important telephone numbers for the city of Arcadia. 2 7/8" x 1 7/8".; Track and field medals (3) for Arcadia Civitan Games, 2002. Gold-toned, round, 1 15/16" diameter. Hanging from white ribbon with pin on back.; AYSO pins: AYSO Region 2: Arcadia, Monrovia, Sierra Madre, Duarte. (2) Gold lettering on red background. Pictures stylized head of peacock in blue and five black and white soccer balls. 1 1/16" x 15/16". Pin: Holiday Indoor Soccer Tournament, AYSO Region 2. Gold lettering on yellow background. Pictures red and white soccer ball and sprig of holly. 1" x 15/16". Pin: AYSO Freeway Jam, West San Gabriel Valley, Area C. Gold, black and red lettering on red, white and green background.Depicts green hills, a white and black soccer ball and four white stars. Circular, 1" diameter.; Various pins Celebrating Arcadia's centennial,1903-2003 (2).Blue lettering on beige background. Includes stylized peacock on green and blue background. Rectangular 1 1/2" x 7/8" Arcadia, California, Community of Homes. (4) Red and gold lettering on white background. Features stylized seal with 2 blue peacocks. Shield-shaped, 1" x 1 1/16" Arcadia centennial, 1903-2003, chamber - 1934. Gold lettering on white and red background. Pictures stylized jockey on horse in front of peacock tail. Circular, 7/8" diameter Re-elect John Wuo, Arcadia City Council. Blue and red lettering on white background. Includes stylized peacock in blue and red. Framed in gold. Rectangular, 7/8" x 1 3/16" Arcadia Tournament of Roses 1986. Red and gold lettering on white background. Pictures old-fashioned buggy and red rose. Rectangular, 9/16" x 1 1/16" Winter Wonderland, Arcadia Tournament of Roses '96. Gold lettering on blue and white background. Pictures girl in horse-drawn sleigh and red rose. Circular, 1 1/16" diameter Friends of the Arcadia Public Library. (2) Black lettering on gold background. Includes stylized peacock. Circular, 1" diameter.; Supreme Dairy Farms bottle cap, plastic, circular, 1 5/8" diameter.; Paperweight. (2) City of Arcadia, Community of Homes centennial, 1903-2003. Gold-toned. Includes city's seal. Circular, 2 15/16" diameter with felt backing.; Paperweight. On face: City of Arcadia, Community of Homes, incorporated - 1903. On sides: Re-elect Kovacic to Council. From Gary & Barb. Thank You for Your Help! April 9, 2002. White lettering on black hard plastic. Felt circles at bottom four corners. 3" x 3"; Curved clear glass commemorative: Arcadia centennial 1903-2003. White lettering. Includes depiction of Queen Anne Cottage. 3 15/16" x 5 9/16"; Vinyl record duster. Arcadia Music Mart, Records - Sheet Music - Instruments, Arcadia, Calif. Black lettering on yellow metallic disc attached to fuzzy gray fabric. Includes photo of Bing Crosby's face, his signature, and says Decca Records. Circular, 3 7/16" diameter.

Subjects: Personal collections; Selmer Collection; Selmer, Doris; Selmer, Jerry

Physical Description: 12.5 x 11 x 15.5 inch pale blue box

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 138

Shelf Number: H29

Item ID: 509AF

Collection: Subject Files

Newspaper page from sports section of L.A. Sunday Times reporting opening of Santa Anita Park, built by "Lucky" Baldwin and opened December 1907. See more legible hard copy in VF Baldwin, Elias J.-Horses and horse racing.

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Date: December 8, 1907

1 image

Date: December 8, 1907

Subjects: Baldwin, Elias J. "Lucky"-Horses and horse racing; Santa Anita Park-1907-1912

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 551

Collection: Photographs

Images

Polaroid snapshot of Friends of the Arcadia Public Library booksale set up in the Art & Lecture Room.

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Date: c.1980s

1 image

Date: c.1980s

Subjects: Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

Physical Description: 3x4 color

ID: 1616

Collection: Photographs

Images

Polaroid snapshot of Friends of the Arcadia Public Library booksale set up in the Art & Lecture Room.

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Date: c.1980s

1 image

Date: c.1980s

Subjects: Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

Physical Description: 3x4 color

ID: 1617

Collection: Photographs

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Polaroid snapshot of Friends of the Arcadia Public Library booksale set up in the Art & Lecture Room.

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Date: c.1980s

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Date: c.1980s

Subjects: Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

Physical Description: 3x4 color

ID: 1618

Collection: Photographs

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Polaroid snapshot of Friends of the Arcadia Public Library booksale set up in the Art & Lecture Room.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1631

Date: c.1980s

1 image

Date: c.1980s

Subjects: Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

Physical Description: 3x4 color

ID: 1619

Collection: Photographs

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Volunteers handling materials in the library behind a book truck. Jean is wearing horn-rimmed glasses and Doris is wearing a plaid jacket. Left-Right: Jean Livingston, Doris Selmer. Friends of the Library.

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Doris Selmer age 1. Jerry Selmer and Doris Selmer were longtime members and officers of Friends of the Library. circa 1935.

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Portrait of Doris Selmer in 2005 taken for 50th wedding anniversary. Jerry Selmer and Doris Selmer were longtime members and officers of Friends of the Library.

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Jerry Selmer and Doris Selmer (maiden name unknown) as children in Huntington Park, CA. They were neighbors. Jerry Selmer and Doris Selmer were longtime members and officers of Friends of the Library.

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Jerry Selmer and Doris Selmer (maiden name unknown) as children in Huntington Park, CA. They were neighbors. Jerry Selmer and Doris Selmer were longtime members and officers of Friends of the Library.

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Jerry Selmer age 1 circa 1934. Jerry Selmer and Doris Selmer were longtime members and officers of Friends of the Library.

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Portrait of Jerry Selmer in 2005 taken for 50th wedding anniversary. Jerry Selmer and Doris Selmer were longtime members and officers of Friends of the Library.

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Friends of the Library

Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

Selmer Collection

Newspaper page from sports section of L.A. Sunday Times reporting opening of Santa Anita Park, built by "Lucky" Baldwin and opened December 1907. See more legible hard copy in VF Baldwin, Elias J.-Horses and horse racing.

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Polaroid snapshot of Friends of the Arcadia Public Library booksale set up in the Art & Lecture Room.

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Polaroid snapshot of Friends of the Arcadia Public Library booksale set up in the Art & Lecture Room.

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Polaroid snapshot of Friends of the Arcadia Public Library booksale set up in the Art & Lecture Room.

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Polaroid snapshot of Friends of the Arcadia Public Library booksale set up in the Art & Lecture Room.

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