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1. "Arcadia, Southern California." Copy of Arcadia City Directory, 1938.

2. Site of Santa Anita Golf Course, 1936. News photo and caption, February 22, 1967. On the reverse is an account of the development of the Golf Course.

3. Growth of Arcadia given by Ranch Santa Anita, Inc. Four pages of news clippings, 1938.

4. "Three hundred 'extras' as film made." Arcadia Journal, September 23, 1930.

5. "Council asks for 2,000 days labor." Arcadia Journal, November 17, 1933.

6. "Santa Anita Recreation Center." Six pages by Mr. Treadwell detailing development of what is now Los Angeles County Park in Arcadia.

7. " A 'Lucky' break marks the start of success." Monrovia Newspost, February 16, 1963. Includes several photos of the 1930's.

8. News photo and clip of the Arcadia business districts, 1934.

9. "The Drive-In Market." Source unknown, 1934.

10. "Armistice Day, November 11, 1934." Arcadia Tribune supplement, September 14, 1978.

11. "Queen celebrates time of progress." Arcadia Tribune supplement, September 14, 1978.

12."Old newspaper brings back." Arcadia Tribune, September 26, 1974.

13. "PTA thrift shop does wonderful work." News clip and photos of volunteers, 1933.

14. "Mrs. Emma Hainer." News clip, 1933.

15. "Harry A. Link." News clip, 1933.

16. "Henry Seaman." News clip, 1933.

17. "Salaries of city officials for 1939." Arcadia Tribune, April 10, 1980.

18. "Summer homes in the hills of Uncle Sam." News clip, April 25, 1930. Describes the possibility of a road being put through the San Gabriels north of the city and availability of leasing summer cabin sites from the government.

19. "Post Office serves many patrons." News clip and photo of Postmaster J.V. Covell, 1934.

20. Walker's Bugle, January, 1934. Volume I, number 1. Small newspaper published by Bob and Jim Walker, owners of Walker's Bar-B-Q on Huntington Drive. Copied from the original owned by Bert Daniels, February 25, 1981.

21. "Carefree day to be staged here Sunday." Arcadia Tribune, May 20, 1937. Regarding huge barbecue held on the Rancho.

22. "Fiesta plans recall early California's joys." Los Angeles Times, May 22, 1937.

23. "Expect large crowd for natal affair." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1934.

24. Speech given to the Arcadia Historical Society on July 21, 1955 on the history of Arcadia from 1936 to 1955. Given by F. Wesley Davies of the Chandler Syndicate, which purchased 1300 acres (approximately 47%) of Arcadia in 1936.

25. Transfer of Southland Forest Service Headquarters to 10-Acre Plant in Arcadia Under Way This Week. New warehouse site on Double Drive, Arcadia, will house and service $750,000 worth of machinery and supplies including tractors, trucks, steam shovels, and other equipment. Article contains photos. Caption reads: In the Pictures: Forestry Officials John Mirch, A.J. Mueller and Clyde Thyberg, left to right in top photo, directed construction of new Arcadia plant. Some of tractors used in firefighting are shown in second scene in storage lot at Arcadia. Mechanical shops. Lower photo, for servicing equipment used out of new headquarters. Pasadena Star News, July 3, 1939.

Subjects

Arcadia (City) History (1930-1940)

Item ID

117AF

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1. Flyer and invitation for the first City of Arcadia Lucky Baldwin Day Community Picnic on October 28, 2001 at Arcadia County Park. (2 color copies of schedule of events, 1 b/w copy of invitation)

2. Flyer announcing the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for the victims of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Ceremony held at noon at the Civic Center Flagpole on September 14, 2001.

3. City of Arcadia Press Release about the Lucky Baldwin Day Community Picnic on October 27, 2002, having its own website. September 26, 2002.

4. City of Arcadia Press Release dated March 15, 2002, announcing the launching of a new communications program - "ArcadiaMail' described as an electronic news bulletin system or a mini City newsletter.

5. Email announcing that on August 7, 2001 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 6249 "designating and adopting the oak tree as the official tree of the City" and Resolution No. 6252 "designating and adopting the peacock as the official bird of the City."

6. Flyer for the Lucky Baldwin Day Community Picnic on October 27, 2002 at Arcadia County Park.

7. Police Department memorandum to the City Staff from City Manager William R. Kelly and by Dave Hinig, Chief of Police on Workplace Safety and Security following the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. October 12, 2001.

8. Police Department memorandum from Captain Bob Sanderson on LASO Emergency Operations Bureau protocol for response to an anthrax threat. October 16, 2001.

9. "Welcome to the City of Arcadia." A resident's guide to city information programs and services, 2001.

10. "Picnic salutes memory of Arcadia's Founder." Article about the Lucky Baldwin Day Community Picnic at the Arcadia County Park. Includes information on Lucky Baldwin and how he established the city of Arcadia. Arcadia Weekly, October 24-30, 2002, p.1.

11. Arbor Day Celebration program. March 7, 2000.

12. City of Arcadia, ArcadiaMail e-mail dated January 8, 2003, listing the severe damage caused by the Santa Ana winds to the Live Oak Avenue area and two digital images taken by Dick Irwin on January 6, 2003 showing the windstorm damage.

13. "History of Officials of the City of Arcadia, 1903 - 2003." Cover includes historical photos celebrating Arcadia's Centennial. 2 copies.

14. City of Arcadia press release announcing that the National Arbor Day Foundation has named the city of Arcadia a Tree City USA for the ninth year in a row. February 20, 2003.

15. "Welcome to the City of Arcadia." A resident's guide, 2003.

16. State of the City Address by Mayor Gail Marshall. City Council of the City of Arcadia Minutes. April 1, 2003.

17. Flyer for the Lucky Baldwin Day Community Picnic on Sunday, November 2, 2003 at Arcadia County Park. (Two copies)

18. Arcadia rallys for new Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger at the Arboretum. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce News and Views, November/December 2003, p. 1.

19. Reduced color copy of the poster advertising the 2003 Summer Concert Series on Thursdays at City Hall. Original poster (17" x 11") stored in Box #77.

20. 2004 City of Arcadia Volunteer Recognition Dinner program and letter dated March 19, 2004.

21. 2005 City of Arcadia Silver Circle Volunteer Appreciation Dinner program. "April in Paris."

22. Invitation to Military Tribute Sign Unveiling Ceremony, July 21, 2005 and "Arcadia Supports Our Troops" bumper sticker.

23. 21st Annual Intercultural Dinner program. "Harmony Around the World," November 26, 2007.

24. Arcadia: Time will tell. If the past is any indication, Arcadia is looking at a bright future. By Jana J. Monji, Pasadena Weekly, March 11, 2010.

25. 2003 Lucky Baldwin Day Community Picnic at Arcadia County Park, November 2, 2003 map of layout of booths, activities, seating, services, parking.

Subjects

Arcadia (City) History (2000-2010)

Item ID

260AF

Collection

Subject Files

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