Contents

1. "Facts about Arcadia, California." Brochure published by the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, 1961. Two light green copies.

2. Arcadia City crest postcard.

3. "This is Arcadia." Booklet on City government published by the League of Women Voters, October 1962. Approximately twenty pages.

4. "Facts for voters of Arcadia." White brochure published by the League of Women Voters, 1962.

5. "The sixtieth anniversary die." Arcadia Tribune, 1963. News clip and photo showing Arcadia's birthday mail marker.

6. "Arcadia's sixtieth anniversary commemorating the first school house." Brochure published by the Arcadia Historical Society and the Arcadia Woman's Club, October 19, 1963.

7. "Arcadia - wealthy, beautiful." Pasadena Star News, February 13, 1963.

8. "Week of events to mark Arcadia's sixtieth birthday." Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley section, October 20, 1963.

9. "Arcadia's sixtieth birthday celebration." Pasadena Star News, October 17, 1963.

10 "Ground breaking ceremony." Brochure for the ground breaking ceremony of the Arcadia Masonic Temple at 60 W. Duarte Road in February 1964.

11. "Average income for Arcadians." One sheet of income data, no date.

12. "Dedication ceremonies." Brochure for the dedication of the Foothill Jewish Temple Center, May 16, 1965.

13. "Police force to end Arcadia love-in." Arcadia Tribune, June 8, 1967.

14. "A bedroom city wakes up to dope danger." Los Angeles Herald Examiner, May 11, 1969.

15. "This is Arcadia." Booklet on City government published by the League of Women Voters, January 1969. Approximately twenty pages.

16. "Lucky Baldwin: This is paradise." Los Angeles Herald Examiner, December 20, 1963.

Subjects

Arcadia (City) History (1960-1970)

Item ID

120AF

Collection

Subject Files

Less detail

Contents

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

Less detail