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Grace Clark has retired after more than 21 years with the Arcadia Public Library. She was City Librarian for a number of years and has been head of the Technical Services Department for the past 15 years.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 3, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 3, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Employees - Clark, Grace
Item ID
1932AN
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Biographical sketch of Jim Domney, recently named City Librarian for Arcadia Public Library.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1937
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 15, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 15, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Employees - Domney, James D.
Item ID
1933AN
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Biographical profile of Helen Lawrence, who retired May 1977 from the Arcadia Public Library after almost 21 years, the last 10 of which were as head of the Circulation Department.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1939
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 19, 1977
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 19, 1977
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Employees - Lawrence, Helen
Item ID
1935AN
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The Arcadia Public Library has joined the Metropolitan Cooperative Library System. Library users will have access to MCLS libraries, SCAN (Southern California Answering Network at Los Angeles Public Library) and SCILL (Southern California Interlibrary Loan Network).

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1951
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 14, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 14, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library 1961 -
Item ID
1947AN
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General information regarding Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4061
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 29, 1956 p. 13
May 10, 1956 p. 17 (formed)
February 18, 1957 p. 1 (gives record player to Library)
June 28, 1962 p. 15 (first art loan festival)
February 24, 1963 p. 14 (oral history tapes)
November 5, 1967 p. 10 (historical paintings donated to Library)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 29, 1956 p. 13
May 10, 1956 p. 17 (formed)
February 18, 1957 p. 1 (gives record player to Library)
June 28, 1962 p. 15 (first art loan festival)
February 24, 1963 p. 14 (oral history tapes)
November 5, 1967 p. 10 (historical paintings donated to Library)
Subjects
Friends of the Arcadia Public Library
Item ID
3937AN
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The San Gabriel Valley Firefighters Association has given $1000 to the Arcadia Public Library for books for the Jerry Broadwell Children's Library.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 9, 1976
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p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 9, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library 1961 -
Item ID
1945AN
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The Friends of the Arcadia Public Library have donated $45,940 from their annual book sale to purchase the Josten book lease plan for the library.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1643
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 12, 1978
Pages
p. C-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 12, 1978
Pages
p. C-1
Subjects
Friends of the Arcadia Public Library
Item ID
1642AN
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The Friends of the Arcadia Public Library have donated $5,940 from their annual book sale to purchase the Josten book lease plan for the Library.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 12, 1978
Pages
p. C-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 12, 1978
Pages
p. C-1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library 1961 -
Item ID
1946AN
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Head librarian

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4111
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 3, 1970
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 3, 1970
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Employees
Item ID
3987AN
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Articles relative to new library.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4103
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 27, 1955 p. 1 (Board recommendations for new facility)
March 6, 1958 p. 1 (City leaders look at new library plan)
December 25, 1958 p. 1 (Final choice for library site)
January 8, 1959 p. 1 (City Council approves site)
June 29, 1959 p. 1 (Contract signed)
November 16, 1959 p. 1 (Board approves plan)
February 22, 1960 p. 1 (Plans for new building)
April 10, 1961 p. 12 (Girl scouts plant trees)
April 13, 1961 p. 1 (Dedication program)
April 17, 1961 p. 1 (Cultural events slated)
April 20, 1961 p. 1 (Crowds visit new library)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 27, 1955 p. 1 (Board recommendations for new facility)
March 6, 1958 p. 1 (City leaders look at new library plan)
December 25, 1958 p. 1 (Final choice for library site)
January 8, 1959 p. 1 (City Council approves site)
June 29, 1959 p. 1 (Contract signed)
November 16, 1959 p. 1 (Board approves plan)
February 22, 1960 p. 1 (Plans for new building)
April 10, 1961 p. 12 (Girl scouts plant trees)
April 13, 1961 p. 1 (Dedication program)
April 17, 1961 p. 1 (Cultural events slated)
April 20, 1961 p. 1 (Crowds visit new library)
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Building - 1961-
Item ID
3979AN
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Loan of art from library

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4116
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 20, 1958 p. 1
September 22, 1958 p. 1
October 2, 1958 p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 20, 1958 p. 1
September 22, 1958 p. 1
October 2, 1958 p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Special services
Item ID
3992AN
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Richard Miller, head librarian for the past 8 years, has resigned to accept a similar job in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1940
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 25, 1978
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 25, 1978
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Employees - Miller, Richard
Item ID
1936AN
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Reference Librarian

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 19, 1954
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 19, 1954
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Employees
Boegershausen, Judith
Item ID
3981AN
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Articles re Homer Fletcher

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4109
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 6, 1959 p. 1 (appointed Head Librarian)
February 16, 1964 p. 1 (appointed President of the Public Library Executive Association)
January 3, 1965 p. 1 (resigns)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 6, 1959 p. 1 (appointed Head Librarian)
February 16, 1964 p. 1 (appointed President of the Public Library Executive Association)
January 3, 1965 p. 1 (resigns)
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Employees
Fletcher, Homer
Item ID
3985AN
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Reference librarian

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4113
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 27, 1954 p. 1 (fired after 2 months on job)
June 3, 1954 p. 1 (City Council takes no action)
June 14, 1954 p. 1 (Library Board discussion)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 27, 1954 p. 1 (fired after 2 months on job)
June 3, 1954 p. 1 (City Council takes no action)
June 14, 1954 p. 1 (Library Board discussion)
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Employees
Shumaker, Edith
Item ID
3989AN
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The Library Board has approved money for the installation of a book detection system to help prevent thefts.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 25, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 25, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library 1961 -
Item ID
1939AN
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Details the recent $28,000 remodeling of the library lobby and the newly installed 3-M Book Detection System.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 29, 1975
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p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 29, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library 1961 -
Item ID
1941AN
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Articles re employee Louise Du Mond

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4108
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 20, 1953 p. 1 (resignation requested)
September 3, 1953 p. 1 (she requests written explanation)
September 17, 1953 p. 1 (Board fires her)
September 21, 1953 p. 1 (Petitions in support of her)
October 1, 1953 p. 1 (Library Association blasts Arcadia Board)
October 8, 1953 p. 1 (Council denies a public hearing; orders charges made public)
November 2, 1953 p. 1 (She responds to charges)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 20, 1953 p. 1 (resignation requested)
September 3, 1953 p. 1 (she requests written explanation)
September 17, 1953 p. 1 (Board fires her)
September 21, 1953 p. 1 (Petitions in support of her)
October 1, 1953 p. 1 (Library Association blasts Arcadia Board)
October 8, 1953 p. 1 (Council denies a public hearing; orders charges made public)
November 2, 1953 p. 1 (She responds to charges)
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Employees
Du Mond, Louise
Item ID
3984AN
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The Jerry Broadwell Children's Library will be opened March 21, 1976. It has been completely recarpeted, painted, and new furniture purchased.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 18, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 18, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library 1961 -
Item ID
1944AN
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Librarian Richard Miller has released figures on the patron registration which began three years ago. 63% of Arcadians are library users.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 20, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 20, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library 1961 -
Item ID
1940AN
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