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General information re library

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 1, 1961 p. 3 (historical documents buried in "Time Box"); July 8, 1962 p. 1; July 15, 1962 p. 1; July 22, 1962 p. 1 - (controversy over "The Tropic of Cancer"); July 12, 1962 p. 1; July 19, 1962 p. 1 - (Protest over American Civil Liberties Union meeting in auditorium); November 29, 1962 p. 1; December 2, 1962 p. 1; December 6, 1962 pp. 1,10,27; December 13, 1962 p. 1; January 13, 1963 p. 1; January 20, 1963 p. 1; February 3, 1963 p. 1; March 3, 1963 p. 1 (controversy over "the Last Temptation of Christ"); December 2, 1962 p. 1; March 21, 1963 p. 1 (City Council upholds book circulation policy); April 21, 1963 p. 1 (closed book shelf policy discussed); June 23, 1963 p. 1; July 4, 1963 p. 1 (policy rejected); October 3, 1963 p. 1 (financial cooperation with Arcadia School board discussed); October 17, 1963 p. 1 (Children's room opens); October 20, 1963 p. 1 (Internal Policy and Public Relations Committees formed); May 16, 1965 p. 1 (Art and Lecture Room partially funded by City); May 15, 1966 p. 1; October 19, 1967 p. 1 (charter revisions regarding Library discussed); May 22, 1966 p. 1 (annual book loss); January 11, 1968 p. 6 (sundial); April 4, 1968 p. 16; April 14, 1968 p. 13; April 21, 1968 p. 3; May 19, 1968 p. 1; May 23, 1968 p. 1 (general articles); June 20, 1968 p. 1; June 27, 1968 p. 1 (book budget cut); April 30, 1972 p. 1 (rules of conduct tightened)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 1, 1961 p. 3 (historical documents buried in "Time Box"); July 8, 1962 p. 1; July 15, 1962 p. 1; July 22, 1962 p. 1 - (controversy over "The Tropic of Cancer"); July 12, 1962 p. 1; July 19, 1962 p. 1 - (Protest over American Civil Liberties Union meeting in auditorium); November 29, 1962 p. 1; December 2, 1962 p. 1; December 6, 1962 pp. 1,10,27; December 13, 1962 p. 1; January 13, 1963 p. 1; January 20, 1963 p. 1; February 3, 1963 p. 1; March 3, 1963 p. 1 (controversy over "the Last Temptation of Christ"); December 2, 1962 p. 1; March 21, 1963 p. 1 (City Council upholds book circulation policy); April 21, 1963 p. 1 (closed book shelf policy discussed); June 23, 1963 p. 1; July 4, 1963 p. 1 (policy rejected); October 3, 1963 p. 1 (financial cooperation with Arcadia School board discussed); October 17, 1963 p. 1 (Children's room opens); October 20, 1963 p. 1 (Internal Policy and Public Relations Committees formed); May 16, 1965 p. 1 (Art and Lecture Room partially funded by City); May 15, 1966 p. 1; October 19, 1967 p. 1 (charter revisions regarding Library discussed); May 22, 1966 p. 1 (annual book loss); January 11, 1968 p. 6 (sundial); April 4, 1968 p. 16; April 14, 1968 p. 13; April 21, 1968 p. 3; May 19, 1968 p. 1; May 23, 1968 p. 1 (general articles); June 20, 1968 p. 1; June 27, 1968 p. 1 (book budget cut); April 30, 1972 p. 1 (rules of conduct tightened)

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library - 1961-

Item ID: 3993AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Articles relative to 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)

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

Collection: Newspaper Index

Loan of art from library

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 20, 1958 p. 1; September 22, 1958 p. 1; October 2, 1958 p. 1

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

Collection: Newspaper Index

General information regarding Friends of the Arcadia Public 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)

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

Collection: Newspaper Index

Color movies will be shown for pre-teens (ages 5 to 10 years) at Arcadia Public Library. See hard copy of newspaper in Box 51.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 2, 1964

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 2, 1964

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library--1961-1989; Mahr, Vi

Item ID: 34150AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Mrs. Virginia Miller began work as a clerk in the children's section of the City Library. See hard copy of newspaper in Box 51.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 2, 1964

Pages: p. 3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 2, 1964

Pages: p. 3

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library--1961-1989--employees; Miller, Virginia

Item ID: 34152AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Public Library late last week announced the addition to its collection of "Come Fill the Cup," the latest work by Harlan Ware, the well known author and resident of Arcadia.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Bulletin

Date: February 4, 1952

Pages: p. 8

Newspaper: Arcadia Bulletin

Date: February 4, 1952

Pages: p. 8

Subjects: Arcadia Authors - Ware, Harlan

Item ID: 13099AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Library Building (1961-1989)

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Start Date: 1961

End Date: 1989

Contents: 1. "Report and recommendations." Report from E. Castagna to Library Board on locating new library building, March 18, 1957, nine pages. 2. "A report on the future building program." Report by the Library Board and Administration, March 21, 1957, fifteen pages. 3. Letter from E. Castagna to Libra…

Start Date: 1961

End Date: 1989

Contents: 1. "Report and recommendations." Report from E. Castagna to Library Board on locating new library building, March 18, 1957, nine pages.; 2. "A report on the future building program." Report by the Library Board and Administration, March 21, 1957, fifteen pages.; 3. Letter from E. Castagna to Library Board, May 15, 1957.; 4. "Arcadia Public Library second preliminary planning program." Undated, fifteen pages.; 5. Schematic drawing prepared for the Arcadia Library Board, July 5, 1957.; 6. "Arcadia Library plans approved by Library Board." Monrovia Daily News, November 16, 1959.; 7. Information sheet on Arcadia Public Library at the time of building dedication, April 16, 1961.; 8. City of Arcadia final cost and related data published at the time of building dedication, April 1961.; 9. Dedication Ceremony program, April 16, 1961. Four copies.; 10. "Art Exhibitions." List of exhibits at the time of building dedication, April 16, 1961.; 11. "Invitation to Your New Library." Brochure for the public, April 16, 1961.; 12. Invitation to the formal dedication ceremony, April 16, 1961.; 13. "Arcadia Public Library history." A history and list of personnel as of opening the new building, April 16, 1961, one page.; 14. List of Arcadia Public Library activities for the dedication week, April 17-22, 1961.; 15. "Library dedication ceremonies." Arcadia Tribune, April 13, 1961, two parts.; 16. "Library to be dedicated in Arcadia." Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley section, April 9, 1961, with photos.; 17. Area handwritten sheet with square footage, undated. (MISSING - April 1994); 18. "Arcadia changes image with carpets and music." Library Journal, December 15, 1961.; 19. "Everybody loves the Library." San Francisco Sunday Chronicle, April 15, 1962.; 20. Arcadia Public Library Junior Reading Room Dedication program, November 16, 1963. Two copies. (NOTE: Children's wing was not completed at the time the new library opened in 1961.); 21. Program for an Arcadia High School Music Holiday Concert to benefit the Jerry Broadwell Fund. (NOTE: The Children's room was redecorated in 1976 and dedicated to Fire Captain Jerry Broadwell.); 22. "Jerry Broadwell Children's Library." Information sheet describing memorial fund.; 23. Dedication program of the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room, March 21, 1976.; 24. The Memorial Fund Committee invitation to the dedication of the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room, March 21, 1976.; 25. Arcadia Public Library floor plan, 1967.; 26. "Book borrowers get gate." Arcadia Tribune, February 5, 1967.; 27. Arcadia Public Library floor plan, pre-1972-1973.; 28. "Arcadia's library violates city zoning law, planner charges." Los Angeles Times, January 31, 1971.; 29. "New concepts in service seen at Arcadia Library." News clip, August, 1972.; 30. "Arcadia's library violates city zoning law, planner charges." Los Angeles Times, January 31, 1971.; 31. "Anti-stealing device ok'd for library." News clip, October 1974.; 32. "Big bargain." News clip, June 1975.; 33. "Broadwell memorial selected." News clip, undated.; 34. "Patience, please." News clip, May 1975.; 35. "Children's Library." News clip, February 1976.; 36. "Arcadia Library using detection." News clip, June 1975.; 37. "Arcadia fireman and their wives painting Children's Room of the Arcadia Public Library." News photo, February 1976.; 38. Library renovation." News clip, February 1973.; 39. Arcadians gather to honor Broadwell." News photos, March 1976.; 40. "New children's section opens." Arcadia Tribune, October 17, 1963.; 41. "Recommendations for the new library building." Study from the Library Board to the City Council, February, 18, 1958.; 42. Packet of correspondence, news clips, etc. relating to development and building of the library at 20 West Duarte Road, undated.; 43. "Library site selection: size, open space, parking, proximity." Arcadia Tribune, 1978.; 44. "Arcadia changes the image with carpets and music." Library Journal, December 1, 1961, page 4100. Two copies.; 45. "Final project cost estimate - Library Building." Published by the City of Arcadia, California, 1960, three pages.; 46. Packet on the Children's and Young Adult's room, circa 1963.; 47. "Recommendations for new library - location and size." February 18, 1958.; 48. Packet on library furnishings with emphasis on the carpet controversy.; 49. Memo from City Librarian Jim Domney to City Manager George J. Watts regarding earthquake damage to the Library building, October 2, 1987.; 50. "Library built for future." Los Angeles Times, March 26, 1961.

Subjects: Library Building (1961-1989)

Physical Description: 2 folders

Item ID: 139AF

Collection: Subject Files

Articles re donations

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 23, 1964 p. 17 (F. Wesley Davies historical material); February 17, 1966 p. 30 (Letters from Lincoln and Grant); February 24, 1966 p. 33 (rare set of books on electronics)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 23, 1964 p. 17 (F. Wesley Davies historical material); February 17, 1966 p. 30 (Letters from Lincoln and Grant); February 24, 1966 p. 33 (rare set of books on electronics)

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library - Collection

Item ID: 3980AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Reference Librarian

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 19, 1954

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 19, 1954

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library - Employees; Boegershausen, Judith

Item ID: 3981AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Articles re Homer Fletcher

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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)

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

Collection: Newspaper Index

Head librarian

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 28, 1965 p. 1 (appointed head librarian); May 31, 1970 p. 11; June 3, 1970 p. 1 (retires)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 28, 1965 p. 1 (appointed head librarian); May 31, 1970 p. 11; June 3, 1970 p. 1 (retires)

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library - Employees; Moore, Judith

Item ID: 3988AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Reference librarian

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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)

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

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Public Library announced the addition to its collection of "Come Fill the Cup," the latest work of Harlan Ware, the well known author, resident of Arcadia.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Bulletin

Date: February 4, 1952

Pages: p. 8

Newspaper: Arcadia Bulletin

Date: February 4, 1952

Pages: p. 8

Subjects: Arcadia Authors - Ware, Harlan

Item ID: 11967AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Articles re employee Louise Du Mond

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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)

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

Collection: Newspaper Index

General information regarding Live Oak Library

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 20, 1954 p. 6 (Live Oak branch opens); January 26, 1956 p. 3 (part of 6th largest library system in U.S.); November 19, 1959 p. 1 (County search for new site for E. Live Oak branch); February 22, 1962 p. 8 (protest closing); February 4, 1965 p. 1 (new library dedicated)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 20, 1954 p. 6 (Live Oak branch opens); January 26, 1956 p. 3 (part of 6th largest library system in U.S.); November 19, 1959 p. 1 (County search for new site for E. Live Oak branch); February 22, 1962 p. 8 (protest closing); February 4, 1965 p. 1 (new library dedicated)