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Special events planned for the Bicentennial celebration in Arcadia are detailed.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 1, 1976
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 1, 1976
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
American Revolution Bicentennial
Item ID
375AN
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Newspaper Index
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All-city picnic will be held October 12 to fete the Bicentennial. Music, games, etc. are being planned by the Special Events Committee of the Arcadia Bicentennial Commission.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 3, 1975
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 3, 1975
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
American Revolution Bicentennial
Item ID
372AN
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Newspaper Index
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The biggest community wide event of the Bicentennial period will be held Sunday October 12 at Arcadia High School. Music, food, dancing, booths. Event will begin at 1:00 P.M.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 9, 1975
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 9, 1975
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
American Revolution Bicentennial
Item ID
374AN
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Newspaper Index
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Bicentennial plans and celebrations reviewed.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 4, 1974
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 4, 1974
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
American Revolution Bicentennial
Item ID
365AN
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Bicentennial Commission chairman Paul Johenk discussed plans and announced a contest to be held in Arcadia schools.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 10, 1974
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 10, 1974
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
American Revolution Bicentennial
Item ID
369AN
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Arcadia has been officially approved by the American Revolutionary Bicentennial Committee as a Bicentennial city. Such approval is necessary before the city can participate in the many functions and activities of the ARBC.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 25, 1975
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 25, 1975
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
American Revolution Bicentennial
Item ID
371AN
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November 15 at half time of the Arcadia High School football game will see the kick-off of Arcadia's Bicentennial celebration. The National Commission has asked local programs to follow three theme areas: Heritage '76 Festival USA Horizons '76

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 27, 1974
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 27, 1974
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
American Revolution Bicentennial
Item ID
368AN
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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)
Subjects
American Revolution Bicentennial
Item ID
6AF
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Arcadia Bicentennial Commission to be appointed by the City Council by September 17. Theme possibilities discussed.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 8, 1974
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 8, 1974
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
American Revolution Bicentennial
Item ID
366AN
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Complete description of historic flags bought by the city to fly in front of City Hall for periods during the Bicentennial.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 10, 1975
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 10, 1975
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
American Revolution Bicentennial
Item ID
373AN
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The Reverend Paul Johenk is named chairman of the Arcadia Bicentennial Commission. Thirteen organizations will be asked to name a member to the Commission.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 26, 1974
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 26, 1974
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
American Revolution Bicentennial
Johenk, Paul
Item ID
367AN
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Arcadia's Bicentennial seal design has been chosen. Designed by Mel and Eloise Wysock, it will be used on letterheads, plaques, etc.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 9, 1975
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 9, 1975
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
American Revolution Bicentennial
Wysock, Mel and Eloise
Item ID
370AN
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Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) celebrate their 165th anniversary in Arcadia.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 19, 2015
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p. 18
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 19, 2015
Pages
p. 18
Subjects
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
Jackson, Carol
Tone, Billie
Item ID
34540AN
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Santa Anita Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution celebrates Constitution Week with a display at Arcadia Public Library.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 8, 2016
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p. 1, 12
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 8, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 12
Subjects
Besocke, Darlene
Daughters of the American Revolution-Arcadia Chapter (DAR)
Tone, Billie
Item ID
34854AN
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Arcadia government officials and centennial committee members are planning a yearlong civic celebration beginning January 1, 2003. On January 18, a gala event will honor people who have served the city. The history of Arcadia's incorporation, including the decision to use August 5, 1903, as the official date, is included.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 20, 2002
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p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 20, 2002
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Centennial Celebrations, 2003
Item ID
24895AN
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The annual Law Day Celebration will be held May 14, 2005, from 10am to 1pm, at the Arcadia Public Library.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 5, 2005
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p. A2
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 5, 2005
Pages
p. A2
Subjects
National Law Day
Arcadia Chinese Association
Legal advice and referral
Law Day - 2005
Item ID
29695AN
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An 8-foot tall bronze tribute to Arcadia's official bird, the peacock, will be unveiled August 5, as part of the city's centennial celebration. The statue will be located in the fountain at Peacock Corner, in the front of Arcadia County Park, at the southwest corner of Huntington Drive and Santa Anita Avenue. The sculptor of the peacock is Dave Chapple and the sculpture cost $30,000.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 24, 2003
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p. 20
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 24, 2003
Pages
p. 20
Subjects
Arcadia Centennial - 2003
Artists
Chapple, Dave
Statuary -- Peacock Corner
Item ID
31945AN
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Plans for Arcadia's Peach Blossom Festival promise big day on March 25: parade, park events, celebrities and ball.

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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
March 15, 1950
Pages
p. 1 (See basement box 112.)
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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
March 15, 1950
Pages
p. 1 (See basement box 112.)
Subjects
Arcadia Peach Blossom Festival
Item ID
33236AN
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Calendar of events in celebration of Arcadia's centennial is printed.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 13, 2003
Pages
p. 19
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 13, 2003
Pages
p. 19
Subjects
Arcadia Centennial - 2003
Events
Item ID
31350AN
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Arcadia Library and Museum Director Mary Beth Hayes in photo in front of a display in honor of Constitution Week by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)--Santa Anita Chapter.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 4, 2012
Pages
p. 11
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 4, 2012
Pages
p. 11
Subjects
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)--Santa Anita Chapter
Hayes, Mary Beth
Jacoby, Barbara
Tone, Billie
Item ID
33384AN
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