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1. Members of Arcadia Police Department. Arcadia News Post photo of 1932 Police Department. August 17, 1970. 2. Arcadia's finest. news photo of 1933. 3. Police Chief Louis J. Richards. news clip, 1933. AKA Richards, L.J. He was Police Chief and Fire Chief since November 1930. 4. Report effor…
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1. Members of Arcadia Police Department. Arcadia News Post photo of 1932 Police Department. August 17, 1970.
2. Arcadia's finest. news photo of 1933.
3. Police Chief Louis J. Richards. news clip, 1933. AKA Richards, L.J. He was Police Chief and Fire Chief since November 1930.
4. Report efforts underway to oust new Arcadia Chief of Police. Arcadia Bulletin, June 15, 1934.
5. Police Chief Robert Seares. Arcadia News Post August 17, 1970.
6. William Orr sees Arcadia grow. newsclip August 22, 1964 or 1965.
7. Policeman honored. (Neal Johnson) Los Angeles Times June 16, 1968.
8. Crime prevention program. Arcadia City Newsletter, Fall 1973.
9. Arcadia police win suit. Arcadia Tribune February 10, 1974
10. Arcadia police settle suit. Arcadia Tribune April 28, 1974.
11. Mitchell appointed as Arcadia's new Police Chief. Arcadia City Newsletter, Winter 1974.
12. I'm still a cop (Charles Mitchell). Los Angeles Times March 10, 1974
13. New Chief Mitchell reorganizes police. Arcadia Tribune. March 14, 1974.
14. Police helicopter program. Arcadia City Newsletter, Winter 1975.
15. Arcadia Police Department Annual Report, 1970.
16. 1971
17. 1973 (APD believes none prepared for 1972)
18. 1974
19. 1975
20. 1976 Other Annual Reports shelved in Reference
21. The Arcadia angle. Monrovia News no date, probably 1938.
22. Arcadia Police Department Annual Report. 1977
23. 1966
24. History of Arcadia Police Department. Written by APD. Received July, 1978.
25. First Constable. (Jack Ott) Foothill Newspapers photo September 12, 1978
26. City heeds call for law and order. Arcadia Tribune supplement. September 14, 1978
27. Old Arcadia: a quiet town (except for saloons). Arcadia Tribune August 10, 1978.
28. Arcadia Police and Fire Departments. from San Gabriel Valley Digest April, 1930.
29. Police Department. Arcadia City Newsletter, Spring 1975.
30. Neighborhood Watch. Vol.2, no.1 February 1988.
31. Orr mulls old case. Arcadia Tribune, c.1967.
32. Coroner's register of death of Albert Edward Matthies. 1927.
33. Educational coloring & activities book, "Bicycling - Be smart, ride safe." Issued by APD c.1990.
34. Educational coloring & activities book, "Be smart - follow traffic safety rules." Issued by APD c.1990.
35. Saluting the Arcadia Police Department. Sierra Madre News, June 25, 1992.
36. Arcadia City Council minutes, October 4, 1994 - Audience participation re: labor negotiations
37. Arcadia police accused of racial, sexual bias. Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley section October 6, 1994.
38. Arcadia police need your help! Flyer distributed by picketing police officers at City Council meeting November 15, 1994.
39. Diversity in safety agencies. Charts showing ethnic balance in police, fire and city overall in West Valley, East Valley and L.A. County. Los Angeles Times November 17, 1994.
40. "On Tract" - City of Arcadia Employee Newsletter, December 1994. Fond Farewell to Chief Neal Johnson after 38 years of service.
41. Flyer for reservation to "Community Toast" honoring retiring Chief of Police, Neal R. Johnson on January 18, 1995 at Arcadia Community Center.
42. Arcadia names its new chief of police after 3 month search. (Ronnie Garner) Pasadena Star News February 1, 1995
43. Arcadia City Newsletter, ARCADIA AT A GLANCE, Winter 1994. Hail to the Chief (retiring Chief Neal Johnson).
44. Flyer for retirement dinner for Chief of Police, Neal R. Johnson to be held March 3, 1995
45. Arcadia Police Department POG "Pace 2000" 1995
46. Flyer for Community kick-off for P.A.C.E 2000 and D.A.R.E programs October 27, 1995 at Santa Anita Fashion Park.
47. Arcadia police 38 year veteran Bradley retires. Herald Tribune January 4, 1996 p. A2.
48. Arcadia Police Department Annual Report 1989.
49. Brief history of APD 1903-1989 prepared by then Sgt. Andrew Ballantyne, APD., 1989.
50. APD history by Sgt. Andrew Ballantyne, APD, revised April 1996.
51. Special Weapons and Tactics - S.W.A.T. including picture of Arcadia's S.W.A.T. Team. ARCADIA AT A GLANCE. Summer 1996, p.4
52. Bury City Marshall (William Bush) Los Angeles Times May 15, 1917. pt.II
53. Arcadia Police Officers aid library. Arcadia Weekly March 27, 1997. p.1
54. City of Arcadia Neighborhood Emergency Action Teams N.E.A.T. Program. Pamphlet distributed by Arcadia Fire and Police Departments, 1996, 1997.
55. City of Arcadia Police Station Project Questions and Answers. July 27, 1999
56. Arcadia Police Department Annual Report, 2001.
57. Program: Groundbreaking Ceremony City of Arcadia Police Facility. September 28, 2001.
58. Scanned image of Photo # 429: Police Chief Myer J. Miller ("Jack Miller") standing by motorcycle. c. 1922-1923.
59. As part of the 2003 Arcadia Centennial celebration the Police Department's 75 officers and 42 civilian employees will wear old-fashioned badges that look like those worn by local lawmen 100 years ago. Pasadena Star News, January 6, 2003, p. A1.
60. "Police Station on schedule for completion." Arcadia Weekly, March 6-12, 2003, p. 21.
61. State-of-Art Arcadia police station near completion. Details include cost, architects, and description of facility. Pasadena Star News, August 11, 2003, p. A1.
62. Invitation and RSVP card to the grand opening of the new Arcadia Police Station on October 3, 2003.
63. Program for the Arcadia Police Station Grand Opening Celebration. October 3, 2003.
64. Public gets tour of Arcadia's new, state-of-the-art police station and jail. The Sunday Star, October 5, 2003, p. 1.
65. Chief Don Ott resigns at Arcadia. Mayor Arthur Malin quits as Police Commission Chariman in shakeup. New Chief of Police Loren C. Roosevelt is well trained. Los Angeles Times, August 1938. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936 - January 1, 1939, Arcadia Historical Society.
66. Staff report--Development Services Department, Memorandum to Mayor and City Council from Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director and Dave Hinig, Chief of Police. Subject of Memo: Report and recommendation to award a contract to Mallcraft Incorporated for construction of a new police facility. Dated January 15, 2002. Includes summary of bids from Mallcraft and other general contractors, background, discussion, and budget.
67. Arcadia Police Department 2004 Annual Report.
68. "Ex-Arcadia Chief Death Confessed" re: Loren Roosevelt murder. Pasadena Star News, December 20, 1946.
69. Swearing-in Ceremony program for Chief of Police, Bob Sanderson. June 29, 2005.
70. In Remembrance: Albert Edward Matthies, 1900-1927. Program for the Officer Albert Matthies 80th Anniversary Memorial and Plaque Dedication, July 19, 2007. 2 copies.
71. History of the Arcadia Police Department and list of all police chiefs from 1903 - present day. Retrieved from the city website on July 2, 2008. http://www.ci.arcadia.ca.us/home/index.asp?page=1552
72. Albert Edward Matthies: Unforgettable heroism. Pasadena Star News, July 19, 2007. Retrieved from Newsbank database on July 15, 2008.
73. Arcadia Police Department-Station Tour, May 2008. Map of the building layout.
74. Interview and photograph of Chief Robert Sanderson, The Magazine: Pasadena Foothills Region, August 2008, Vol 2, Issue 8.
75. Program and copy of speech in remembrance of Arcadia police officer Albert Edward Matthies, 1900-1927. The 80th anniversary of his death celebrated with a memorial service and plaque dedication on July 19, 2007. Two disks associated with the memorial service stored in the black box of disks. A) DVD-R labeled "Albert Edward Matthies, 1900-1927" contains video of the memorial service and plaque dedication. B) CD-R labeled "Officer Albert E. Matthies, 1900-1927" contains JPEG images of newspaper articles, family pictures, collage, and electronic version of the dedication program (done in Microsoft Publisher).
76. Arcadia Police Department 2009 Annual Report.
77. Arcadia Police Department 2010 Annual Report.
78. Arcadia Police Department 2005-2008 Annual Report.
79. Arcadia Police Department Strategic Plan 2002.
80. New uniform shoulder patch for Arcadia Police officers has changed from multi-color threads to more subtle silver and black color scheme. From Nixle alert, August 16, 2012.
81. Arcadia gives "Coffee with a cop" a try: police officers meet the public in a casual setting. The Weekly Star (Thursday supplement to PSN), December 15, 2013. Arcadia police officers Jason Davis and Tom Leveque in photos, with resident Mark Villalovos.
82. Arcadia Police halt chase just before deadly crash involving stolen Honda Accord, driver Richard Villareal was arrested. His passenger Michael John Sandoval, Jr. died. Pasadena Star News, June 4, 2014.
83. Floor plan of Arcadia police station, c. 1950s. .
84. Police report of dead bodies due to a train wreck 100 yards east of Santa Anita Station on Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Railway (AT&SF). September 4, 1945. Victims were Walter S. Lyons, Rev. Victor Hugo Schroeder, Mrs. Effie Holeman, Nobuo Itano, Ashimori Okayama, Clarence William Teter.
85. Arcadia Police Department Rules and Regulations, July 22, 1952.
86. Arcadia Police Department Recruit School Schedule, December 16, 1957.
87. City of Arcadia Police Department stationery William S. Orr, Chief of Police's letterhead. Shows Arcadia the Queen City seal, mailing address PO Box 567 and telephone numbers Hillcrest 7-2121 and Ryan 1-7455. 4 blank sheets.
88. Miscellaneous report forms, size 8.5" x 11" circa 1950s. Animal bite report. Bicycle report. Booking sheet. Case status report. Daily gasoline report. Juvenile contact and Juvenile investigation report. Investigation report. Log sheet. Missing persons report. Monthly summary of individual patrol activity. Notice of stored vehicle. Offense report. Operators Motors form. Order of arrest by private person. Radar work sheet. Records section master file check out. Statement of registrant (registration pursuant to Arcadia City Ordinance No. __). Teletype message request. Traffic collision report. Tow service request. Unit log.
89. Miscellaneous report forms, size 8.5" x 5.5" and smaller, circa 1950s. Dispatch Sheet. Juvenile Record. Lab Work Order. Message Pad. Overtime Report. Inter-Office Memorandum. Office Memorandum to Traffic Division. Traffic Accident Status. Radio Operators' Log.
90. Miscellaneous report forms, size 4" x 6" or smaller, circa 1950s. Auto accident card. Dealer's Record of Gun Sale. Gun Registration. Field Interrogation Card. Release of Liability.
91. 1 sheet and 2 card stock sheets of California Vehicle Code. c. 1950s. (Reports required in accidents with $100 or more in damage.)
92. Watch log, handwritten, c. 1950s.
93. Miscellaneous report forms, circa 1950s. State of California Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation Form. State of California Fraudulent Document Report. State of California Department of Highway Patrol Drivers Report of Traffic Accident. California Highway Patrol Vehicle Report.
94. Police chief's injuries healing. L.J. Richards hopes to resume duties early in February. Arcadia Tribune, December 30, 1932.
95. Personal letter from Police Chief Bob Guthrie, May 19, 2017 re: residential burglaries.
96. Blue fate impends over Arcadia "city." Row over arrest of Lucky Baldwin's horse trainer may cause appeal to attorney general on legality of the incorporation. Los Angeles Times, January 19, 1908. Tom Cooke (Horse trainer), Jack Berdie (Arcadia City Marshal).
97. Downed by gun. Slays one and perhaps two. Wounded Arcadia Chinaman (Chinese) a true shot. Los Angeles Times, December 4, 1907. O.C. Berdie (Arcadia City Marshal), Miguel Palamoratz, Charley Chew, Francisco Ramirez.
98. Police Dogs canine unit, K-9 Kota (September 2017) and K-9 Zoli (November 2016) portrait and information cards.
99. Arcadia appoints its first police chief of Japanese descent. Captain Roy Nakamura, a 28-year veteran of the Arcadia Police Department, will be the city's 30th police chief on January 9, 2021, succeeding Chief Robert T. Guthrie, who is retiring after a distinguished career of over 31 years. Retrieved from ArcadiaWeekly.com, November 16, 2020.
100. Officer-involved shooting at domestic call. Nurhan Venk. Arcadia Police Officer Kevin Manley. 3 items. Man arrested after shooting. Nurhan Venk was taken into custody on suspicion of injuring officer, mother, neighbor before surrendering, Pasadena Star News, August 12, 2022. Suspect in shooting of Arcadia officer charged with attempted murder, Arcadia Weekly, August 18, 2022. Arcadia officer wounded in shooting is released from hospital, Pasadena Star News, August 20, 2022.
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Police
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3 folders
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170AF
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Police-A.P.R.A.-hend

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A.P.R.A. - hend - Capturing the News of the Arcadia Police Relief Association 1. Vol. 1 no.1 2. vol. 1 no.2 3. vol. 1 no.3 4. vol. 1 no.4 5. vol. 2 no.1 6. vol. 2 no.2 7. vol. 2 no.3 8. vol. 2 no.4 9. vol. 2 no.6 10. vol. 2 no. 7 11. vol. 2 no. 8
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A.P.R.A. - hend - Capturing the News of the Arcadia Police Relief Association
1. Vol. 1 no.1
2. vol. 1 no.2
3. vol. 1 no.3
4. vol. 1 no.4
5. vol. 2 no.1
6. vol. 2 no.2
7. vol. 2 no.3
8. vol. 2 no.4
9. vol. 2 no.6
10. vol. 2 no. 7
11. vol. 2 no. 8
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Police-A.P.R.A.-hend
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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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City of Arcadia. Police Court

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1. City of Arcadia. Police Court Record: December 4, 1910-October 23, 1930
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1. City of Arcadia. Police Court Record: December 4, 1910-October 23, 1930
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City of Arcadia. Police Court
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History Room
Box Number
Box 27
Shelf Number
Shelf B2
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336AF
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Asians

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1. Cross burned on lawn of Chinese-Americans. Los Angeles Times, October 24, 1989. 2. Anti-Asian hate crimes rise. Los Angeles Times, January 27, 1991. 3. Challenge to Arcadia sign law rebuffed discrimination: a Chinese residents group says efforts by an outside group to file a lawsuit against the …
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1. Cross burned on lawn of Chinese-Americans. Los Angeles Times, October 24, 1989.
2. Anti-Asian hate crimes rise. Los Angeles Times, January 27, 1991.
3. Challenge to Arcadia sign law rebuffed discrimination: a Chinese residents group says efforts by an outside group to file a lawsuit against the English-language sign law could unleash more anti-Asian sentiment. Los Angeles Times, January 27, 1991.
4. Chinese roots in Valley date to 19th century. Pasadena Star News, March 4, 2006.
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Asians
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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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Elections-Local

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1. City of Arcadia sample ballot, June 16, 1981. 2. "Vote no on A and B." Single sheet by Citizen's for No on Measures A & B for the June 16, 1981 election. 3. "Answer to the School Problem." Single sheet by the Citizen's for No on Measures A & B for the June 16, 1981 election. 4. Consolidated …
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1. City of Arcadia sample ballot, June 16, 1981.
2. "Vote no on A and B." Single sheet by Citizen's for No on Measures A & B for the June 16, 1981 election.
3. "Answer to the School Problem." Single sheet by the Citizen's for No on Measures A & B for the June 16, 1981 election.
4. Consolidated elections, November 3, 1981.
5. "Consolidated elections are moving closer." Arcadia Highlander, December 17, 1986.
6. City of Arcadia sample ballot. General Municipal Election, April 14, 1992.
7. Planning joins election issues." Arcadia Tribune, March 15, 1964.
8. "10 candidates reaffirm stand." Arcadia Tribune, no date.
9. "Council rivals split on library, high rise issues." Arcadia Tribune, March 12, 1964.
10. "Literature aimed at library used as voting nears." Arcadia Tribune, April 9, 1964.
11. "Record vote in City races." Arcadia Tribune, April 12, 1964.
12. "Considine, Forman win Council seats." Arcadia Tribune, April 14, 1964.
13. City of Arcadia--Special Municipal Election--May 8, 2007--Summary Report. Election results on Measure A and Measure B. They are opposing measures. Measure B passes and prevails.
14. Argument in favor of Measure B, Arcadia's Transient Occupancy Tax, "bed Tax," by Robert C. Harbicht, Mayor Pro Tem, December 23, 2011
15. Arcadia Unified School District Special Parcel Tax Election Official Sample Ballot, March 13, 2012.
16. Three items "Yes on A-Protect Arcadia Schools." Measure A is on the March 7, 2017 Ballot.
17. Measure A-Arcadia teacher and academic instruction protection measure. Budget update and Measure A information from Dr. Vannasdall, AUSD Superintendent. Mountain Views News, p. 6, February 25, 2017.
18. A. Notice to voters, Measure A-information about Arcadia Unified Schools local funding measure. B. Measure A to Protect Arcadia Schools, an email sent out on Arcadia High School listserv January 26, 2017. C. Official Sample Ballot March 7, 2017.
19. Arcadia Unified School District Special Election-Measure A results from www.lavote.net, printed March 18, 2017. Measure A on the March 7, 2017 ballot has passed.
20. California Voting Rights Act Prompts Arcadia to Draft District Lines. Arcadia Weekly, August 10, 2017.
21. District-based elections. A. Draft district maps are available for public comment. Mountain Views News, September 2, 2017. B. District-based elections coming soon to Arcadia. Arcadia Weekly, September 21, 2017. C. District-based voting--background, Voting Rights Act lawsuits, process, drawing district boundaries, and City of Arcadia Map, retrieved from City of Arcadia website on September 19, 2017. D. Special City Council Meeting October 11, 2017 regarding transition to district-based elections. E. Finalized Five Council District maps.
22. Official Sample Ballot City of Arcadia Special Municipal Election June 4, 2019. Three different mailers with Measure A information, regarding 3/4 cent sales tax increase.
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Elections-Local
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Elections-Local (1996)

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1. "No on Arcadia Measure M - Facts about Measure M." By the No on Measure M Steering Committee, no date. 2. "No on Arcadia Measure M." Letter to 'Dear Arcadia Neighbor', signed by Dick Closson and Gail Jensen, Co-chairs of No on Arcadia Measure M and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc. 3. "No…
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1. "No on Arcadia Measure M - Facts about Measure M." By the No on Measure M Steering Committee, no date.
2. "No on Arcadia Measure M." Letter to 'Dear Arcadia Neighbor', signed by Dick Closson and Gail Jensen, Co-chairs of No on Arcadia Measure M and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc.
3. "No on Measure M" pamphlet by No on Arcadia Measure M and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, no date. Two copies.
4. "No on Arcadia Measure M - Some facts you should consider before you vote on Arcadia Measure M." By the No on Arcadia Measure M Steering Committee (names listed) and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc., no date. Two copies.
5. "Summary of Facts About Arcadia Measure M - Vote "NO" on Measure M." Back has a listing of hundreds of names under the heading "No on Arcadia Measure M". By No on Arcadia Measure M and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, no date. Two copies.
6. "No on Arcadia Measure M" letter listing reasons why. By the No on Arcadia Measure M Steering Committee.
7. "Arcadia's future." Pamphlet with articles by Vote No on Measure M and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc., no date. Two copies.
8. Letter to 'Dear Arcadian' from Neal R. Johnson, Chief of Police (retired) and Gerald R Garner, Fire Chief (retired) urging a no vote on Measure M, not dated. No backers listed. Two copies.
9. Flyer with reasons to vote yes on M, no date. Two copies.
10. Flyer to vote yes on Measure M by Neighbors for Arcadia, no date. Two copies.
11. "Vote No on Measure M - It's just bad law." Flyer by No on Arcadia Measure M and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc., no date.
12. "Arcadians for Sensible Development." Two pages, October 27, 1996, in Chinese.
13. "Measure M is bad for our community. It is a roadblock to progress." Large card in English and Chinese by Vote No on Measure M and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc, no date.
14. "See for yourself why Measure A is bad for Arcadia." Card from No on Arcadia Measure M and Santa Anita Really Enterprises, Inc., no date.
15. Letter to 'Dear Neighbor' from the Los Angeles Turf Club Inc. and signed by Clifford C. Goodrich, requesting a no vote on Measure M, no date.
16. Letter to 'Dear Fellow Arcadian' from Clifford C. Goodrich, President of the Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc., requesting a no vote on Measure M.
17. Letter to 'Dear Fellow Arcadian' from Clifford C. Goodrich, President of the Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc., requesting a no vote on Measure M, October 16, 1996.
18. Letter to 'Dear Neighbor' from Mary Hansen requesting a no vote on Measure M, no date.
19. Letter to 'Dear Neighbor' from Mary Peter Ulrich requesting a no vote on Measure M, no date.
20. Copy of Measure M in two parts. Section 1 - Purpose and Findings. Section 2 - section 25g of the General Plan, Land use element, as amended ...
21. "No on Arcadia Measure M." Card from Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc. asking for permission to use person's name as an opponent of Measure M and a list of things to check that the person would be willing to do. n.d.
22. "No on Measure M Committee." Card inviting you to a Campaign Kickoff Reception on October 3, 1996. Dick Closson and Gail Jensen, Co-Chairs.
23. Staff Report from Office of the City Clerk, August 6, 1996, to Mayor Kuhn and members of the City Council. Subject: Election resolutions -- November 5, 1996 Special Municipal Election. Includes Resolution No. 5937, 5938, 5939, and 5940 describing the election and the text of the initiative ordinance submitted to the voters on the land used for horse racing.
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Elections-Local (1996)
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86AF
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Elections-Local (1998)

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1. Campaign literature supporting Measure A (Temporary utility tax measure). 3 items. April, 1998.
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1. Campaign literature supporting Measure A (Temporary utility tax measure). 3 items. April, 1998.
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Elections-Local (1998)
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Elections - Local (2006)

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1. Vote Yes on Measure A on April 11 (1 item). Measure A is a bond issue that will provide the additional funds needed to build a grade separation (bridge) over Santa Anita Avenue. 2. Vote Yes on Measures N & P on November 7th. Mailed to residents. Paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P. (owner …
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1. Vote Yes on Measure A on April 11 (1 item). Measure A is a bond issue that will provide the additional funds needed to build a grade separation (bridge) over Santa Anita Avenue.
2. Vote Yes on Measures N & P on November 7th. Mailed to residents. Paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P. (owner of Westfield Santa Anita).
3. Letter from "Our City"committee, urging residents to vote no on Measure N (signage) and Measure P (parking).
4. Arcadia is our hometown. Vote yes on Measures N & P, paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P. See www.savearcadia.com.
5. Who says that Measures N & P apply to everyone? Vote yes on Measures N & P, paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P. See www.savearcadia.com.
6. Keep Arcadia Special. Protect our Community of Homes. Yes on Measures N and P. Sent by www.SaveArcadia.com and paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P.
7. Arcadia has always had common sense limits on outdoor advertising. Yes on Measures N and P.
8. It's our city Arcadia, say No to Westfield. Vote No on N and P. Paid for by Our City, a committee against Measures N and P. Website www.our-city.us
9. Petition for initiative measure to amend the general plan regarding sign regulations. Later known as Measure N on November 7, 2006 special election ballot. (2 copies).
10. Ballot Measures N and P, November 7, 2006, Special Election. Full text of the measures and arguments for and against.
11. Literature urging residents to vote yes on Measures N & P. 11a. Arcadians believe our votes matter. 11b. Why am I voting Yes on Measures N & P --Phyllis Nemeth. 11c. Why am I voting Yes on Measures N & P --Ron Morrison. 11d. Why am I voting Yes on Measures N & P --John McMahon. 11e. Politicians don't like it when the people put Prop 13 on the ballot. And now...they don't like that the people put Measures N and P on the ballot. 11f. An important message from Mark Paulson, former president Independent Cities Association.
12. DVD urging residents to vote Yes on Measures N & P. "Arcadia is our hometown--the facts about Measures N & P." Paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P.
13. Literature urging residents to vote No on Measures N & P. 13a. "It's our city Arcadia." 13b. "Arcadia could lose $18 million if Measures N & P pass." Paid for by Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc.
14. Literature sent home with to parents of Camino Grove students, urging yes vote on Measure I on November 7, 2006 ballot. "Highlights of the Measure I Expenditure Plan to Improve Arcadia Schools."
15. Literature urging voters to vote Yes on Measure I to improve schools, on November 7, 2006 ballot. 4 pieces.
16. Letter from school superintendent Mimi Hennessy reminding parents to vote yes on Measure I.
Subjects
Elections - Local (2006)
Item ID
282AF
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Elections - Local (2009)

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1. City of Arcadia Sample Ballot and Voter Information Pamphlet, Special Municipal Election, June 9, 2009. 2. Assorted literature on Measure A to be voted on June 9, 2009. Measure A concerns the Utility User's Tax Ordinance on telephone/telecommunications services. (4 items). 3. City of Arcadia Spe…
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1. City of Arcadia Sample Ballot and Voter Information Pamphlet, Special Municipal Election, June 9, 2009.
2. Assorted literature on Measure A to be voted on June 9, 2009. Measure A concerns the Utility User's Tax Ordinance on telephone/telecommunications services. (4 items).
3. City of Arcadia Special Election, June 9, 2009. "Measure A" official count of votes from each precinct. Yes votes = 2091, No votes = 643.
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Elections - Local (2009)
Item ID
286AF
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Elections - Local (2007)

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This ballot was to decide on Measures A and B, regarding eminent domain, Rusnak Mercedes Benz, and Rod's Grill. 1. City of Arcadia sample ballot for Special Municipal Election, May 8, 2007. 2. No on Measure A, Yes on Measure B campaign literature and mailers. (Concerning eminent domain Rod's Grill,…
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This ballot was to decide on Measures A and B, regarding eminent domain, Rusnak Mercedes Benz, and Rod's Grill.
1. City of Arcadia sample ballot for Special Municipal Election, May 8, 2007.
2. No on Measure A, Yes on Measure B campaign literature and mailers. (Concerning eminent domain Rod's Grill, Rusnak Mercedes Benz).
3. Yes on Measure A, No on Measure B campaign literature and mailers. (Concerning eminent domain Rod's Grill, Rusnak Mercedes Benz).
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Elections - Local (2007)
Item ID
303AF
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Library-Local Historical Paintings

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1. "Historical Art of Valley." Arcadia Tribune, November 10, 1967. Two copies. 2. "Gallery Guide." Guide to historic paintings, eleven pages. Two copies. 3. Invitation to presentation of paintings, November 12, 1967. Copy of brochure, two pages. 4. "Library group will present water colors." Los Ang…
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1. "Historical Art of Valley." Arcadia Tribune, November 10, 1967. Two copies.
2. "Gallery Guide." Guide to historic paintings, eleven pages. Two copies.
3. Invitation to presentation of paintings, November 12, 1967. Copy of brochure, two pages.
4. "Library group will present water colors." Los Angeles Times, November 9, 1967.
5. "Historical paintings for." Arcadia Tribune, November 6, 1967.
6. "Presentation of historical art to be made today" Arcadia Tribune, November 12, 1967.
7. Edna Lenz and Justine Wishek watercolors. Oral history regarding their 100 watercolors donated to the Arcadia Library from the Friends of the Library. Undated.
8. Appraisal of Lenz/Wishek paintings by Poulson Galleries, December 1996. Original and acid-free copy.
9. "Library to keep Lenz/Wishek Watercolor Collection." Arcadia Weekly, March 27, 1997, page 24.
10. Photo of display rack used to display Lenz/Wishek paintings in the late 1960s-1970s.
11. "Agreement of Sale." Copy of contract of sale of paintings to the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library by Mrs. Edna B. Lenz and Mrs. Justine J. Wishek. Total amount $2,000. Witnessed and executed August 2nd, 1966. (Original in file cabinet)
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Library-Local Historical Paintings
Item ID
144AF
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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
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) 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
Collection
Subject Files
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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
Subjects
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
Physical Description
Third of three boxes.
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 110C
Shelf Number
Shelf H11
Item ID
422AF
Collection
Subject Files
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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)
Item ID
300AF
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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office

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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office. Acquired 2009. Arcadia H S Band Trip to Washington DC 1957 Arcadia-Monrovia Cab Co. 1954-56 SGV Cab Co Arcadia Publishing Co. Child Care at 12 and 16 W. Huntington Arcadia Small Animal Hospital - Lee H. Darrow Arcadia Wash E Branch U…
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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office. Acquired 2009. Arcadia H S Band Trip to Washington DC 1957 Arcadia-Monrovia Cab Co. 1954-56 SGV Cab Co Arcadia Publishing Co. Child Care at 12 and 16 W. Huntington Arcadia Small Animal Hospital - Lee H. Darrow Arcadia Wash E Branch US Army C/E Relocation Agreement Bicentennial Commission 1976 Census 1970 City Council Newsletter Jan 1984-85 City Parks: Eisenhower Park, Golden West Park, Fairview Av. Original Discussions Concerning CRA (Chicago Park) C R A Hearings (Arcadia Redevelopment Agency, Proposed Redevelopment Plan for Central Redevelopment Project, July 1973) CRA-Newspaper Clippings CRA-Correspondence from Citizens Detective Agency Mildred E. Carr 1150 W. Colorado Bl. EATONS (OLD) 1150 W. Colorado Bl. Eaton Property (Proposed Townhouse Development) 1130-1150 Colorado Eaton Property Residential & Commercial Old Thrifty Site Robert Donaldson (65 E. Huntington Dr.) First & Huntington (Thrifty Drug Store) (55, 59, 65 E. Huntington Dr). Hare Krishna Hare Krishna (News clipping testimony) Completed 6/30/1980 (2 folders)
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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 106A
Shelf Number
Shelf H24
Item ID
415AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office

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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office. Acquired 2009. Land Purchase – Duarte & Santa Anita De Lance P B Library Board (Book) – The Last Temptation of Christ Newcastle Park – 143 W. Colorado Blvd. Old Library Use (1st & Wheeler) Agreement Pacific Telephone Co. C 609 Park (A…
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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office. Acquired 2009. Land Purchase – Duarte & Santa Anita De Lance P B Library Board (Book) – The Last Temptation of Christ Newcastle Park – 143 W. Colorado Blvd. Old Library Use (1st & Wheeler) Agreement Pacific Telephone Co. C 609 Park (Acquisition) 302 S. 2nd Av. Park – Sixth & Longden Avenues Private Investigator Sheehan, Earl Sunday Racing Sunday Racing: Newspaper Clipping Poll Results Sunday Racing: Pro and Con Correspondence Scientology (J. Michael Smith) Solicitation – Polk Co. City Directory Stables Tax Reform Committee (see also “Jarvis Initiative 6-6-78” file) Jarvis Initiative 6-6-78 Proposition “13” (see also “Tax Reform Committee” file) Unification Church (Moonies) Westerner Motel
Subjects
Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 106B
Shelf Number
Shelf H24
Item ID
416AF
Collection
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