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Moving Pictures

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1. Little Red Depot has many names. Arcadia Tribune August 3, 1936. 2. Arcadia at top. Arcadia Tribune. April 20, 1939. 3. Films available. Arcadia Public Library A.V. Dept. film list; local films. 4. Moving pictures shot at Arboretum. List of movies from 1937-1942 from Rancho Santa Anita …
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1. Little Red Depot has many names. Arcadia Tribune August 3, 1936.
2. Arcadia at top. Arcadia Tribune. April 20, 1939.
3. Films available. Arcadia Public Library A.V. Dept. film list; local films.
4. Moving pictures shot at Arboretum. List of movies from 1937-1942 from Rancho Santa Anita scrapbook #5 (June 1940-May 1941).
5. Heart of a Race Tout. Packet regarding search for the film shot at Baldwin's race track in 1909.
6. Film on library brings U.S. notice. Arcadia Tribune April 23, 1962.
7. Arcadia:Thoroughbred Town. Arcadia Tribune. February 1964.
8. From Tarzan to Fantasy Island - they're all filmed at Arboretum. Arcadia Tribune September 17, 1978.
9. List received from Historical Section of Arboretum August 1979.
(MISSING 9/2002)
10. This company's next picture - the first complete story film to be made in Los Angeles - was entitled "The Heart of a race tout." Page copied from book, "Early film making in L.A., by Charles G. Clarke, 1976.
11. Movies filmed at Arboretum. Paper written by Janet Christensen, March 25, 1977.
12. Photocopied pages from, "The Motion picture stunt pilots and Hollywood's classic aviation movies, " by H. Hugh Wynne. Discusses aviation films filmed in Arcadia.
13. Los Angeles State and County Arboretum Movie Locations. List of movies 1936-1984 that were shot on location at the Arboretum. Includes names of actors/actresses and some photos.
14. "The Return of Seabiscuit" by William Nack. Sports Illustrated, August 4, 2003, p. 58-61. (Magazine and color photocopy)
15. Cinema producers rediscover ideal locations near home. California terrain duplicates every land on earth and Rancho Santa Anita is a favorite location. Sunday Times, February 6, 1938. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936 - January 1, 1939, Arcadia Historical Society.
16. Paramount Studios shooting an outdoor location scene on Rancho Santa Anita for a Bing Crosby picture, "Paris Honeymoon." Arcadia Tribune, June 17, 1938. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936 - January 1, 1939, Arcadia Historical Society.
17. A Ritz brother while on location with a 20th Century Fox company unit at Rancho Santa Anita shooting scenes for "Straight, Place and Show" contemplates purchasing a stable of horses. Arcadia Tribune, June 24, 1938. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936 - January 1, 1939, Arcadia Historical Society.
18. Only the films could think of this. The Paramount location company while working on Bing Crosby's "Paris Honeymoon" brought a flowering apple tree to Rancho Santa Anita. Arcadia Tribune, June 18, 1938. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936 - January 1, 1939, Arcadia Historical Society.
19. Boris Karloff on location at Rancho Santa Anita for picture scenes in "Devil's Island." Arcadia Tribune, July 20, 1938. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936 - January 1, 1939, Arcadia Historical Society.
20. Newspaper employees watching the filming of Boris Karloff's "Devil's Island" laughed their heads off! Arcadia Tribune, July 1938. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936 - January 1, 1939, Arcadia Historical Society.
21. Memo by Don Penman dated November 16, 1999 re: recommendation to approve request from Paramount Pictures to close portions of Huntington Drive for the film production of "Numbers."
22. Article about "Attack of the Giant Leeches" filmed at the Arboretum, by Paul Parla, 1995. Issue 20 of Scary Monsters Magazine.
23. Santa Anita Depot in Disney movie "Saving Mr. Banks" about P.L. Travers, the author of Mary Poppins. March 13, 2014 retrieved from www.arcadiasbest.com.
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Moving Pictures
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Arboretum

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1. Los Angeles State and County Arboretum. Brochure, 1976. 2. The Modern Arboretum. Publication of the Trustees of the California Arboretum Foundation, 1948. 3. California Arboretum Foundation Insurance. Brochure, no date. 4. "Nature and scientific research blended at Arcadia Arboretum." Ne…
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1. Los Angeles State and County Arboretum. Brochure, 1976.
2. The Modern Arboretum. Publication of the Trustees of the California Arboretum Foundation, 1948.
3. California Arboretum Foundation Insurance. Brochure, no date.
4. "Nature and scientific research blended at Arcadia Arboretum." News clip, 1957.
5. "Story of the Mexican tiles." Reprint from Lasca Leaves, 1960.
6. "Total damage to Arboretum ..." News clip, January 14, 1970.
7. "Face lifting started on Arboretum plot." News clip, May 21, 1973.
8. "Volunteers assist at Arboretum." News clip, August 13, 1969.
9. "Arboretum available to public." News clip, April 16, 1964.
10. "Tarzan went ape over Arboretum." News clip, August 14, 1968.
11. "New hostess group for Arboretum historical area." News clip, January 15, 1967.
12."Major studios use Arboretum." News clip, August 2, 1971.
13. "Arboretum serves community." News clip, August 5, 1973.
14. "Arboretum Foundation and Friends note 25th anniversary." News clip, February 18, 1973.
15. "Arboretum - time to reevaluate as a place for people and trees." News clip, August 23, 1973.
16. "History and beauty live in the Arboretum." News clip, June 5, 1974.
17. "Arboretum: it's a garden land of the exotic." News clip, February 18, 1973.
18. Los Angeles State and County Arboretum, 1973. One page from General Plan: open space and conservation element.
19. "Arboretum: trees offer ..." News clip, October 7, 1977.
20. Los Angeles State and County Arboretum. Brochure, 1948.
21. Lasca Leaves: Anniversary Issue, March, 1973.
22. "Romantic past - plans for future bring promise." News clip, July 30, 1949.
23. Lucky Baldwin's retreat. Letter by Susanna Dakin, no date.
24. "Search for beauty ends at rancho." News clip, April 20, 1978.
25. "Arboretum enters the computer age." News clip, October 18, 1979.
26. "The beauty endures." Color news photos of Arboretum, November 7, 1979.
27. "Account of winter storm damage." Lasca Leaves, May/June 1980.
28. "Horticulturist, George P. Lux's two life dreams will become realities now in death." Lux Arboretum under direction of Los Angeles County and the State of California. News clip, May 27, 1956.
29. "Samuel Ayers, Jr., 94, dies; he put color in Los Angeles landscape." Los Angeles Times, November 17, 1987, part II, p.1 with photo.
30. Color California with the California Arboretum Foundation. Brochure, 1987-1988.
31. "Arcadia Lake dries up for first time in a century." Arboreta and Botanic Gardens, Fall 1991, vol. 3, no. 3.
32. "Botanical Garden Plan discussed - Supervisors study Rancho Santa Anita acreage purchase." Pasadena Star News, August 10, 1945.
33. The Los Angeles State and County Arboretum information booklet and invitation to join the California Arboretum Foundation. No date, circa 1990's. 2 copies.
34. West's Annotated California Codes - Government Code #14673.7. State and County Arboretum in Arcadia; quitclaim.
35. "Mr. and Mrs. Lowry B. McCaslin of La Canada-Flintridge have donated a seven foot white marble statue of a woman holding an urn to the Arboretum in Arcadia." Los Angeles Times, online - Home Edition, People in the News, Glendale section - April 2, 1992.
36. Baldwin Bonanza invitation. Twenty-fifth anniversary plant sale, barbecue and auction. May 5, 1995.
37. Historic Santa Anita - The Development of the Land. Pamphlet published by the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum in Arcadia, California. No date. 2 copies. See also VF History-Rancho Santa Anita (1838-1947), item 14c. for revision published in 2006.
38. Webpage of The Arboretum of Los Angeles County, May 1, 1996. Http://192.104.39.4/AABGA/Member.pages/la_county.html.
39. Historical Center Carriage House Exhibit - The Blacksmith Shop by Mrs. Maida B. Boyle, Curator of History. Los Angeles State and County Arboretum. 1960-1963.
40. Rancho Santa Anita: 50 Years of Plants and People. Pamphlet produced by the California Arboretum Foundation, 1997 in recognition of the Arboretum's 50th year of operation.
41. 50 Years of Plants and People. Reprint of George H. Spaulding's 1973 book, "A History of the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum: the first 25 years." California Arboretum Foundation, 1997.
42. Bookmark series #18 announcing the Baldwin Bonanza. California Arboretum Foundation, 1997.
43. Bumper sticker distributed by the California Arboretum Foundation in celebration of their 50th year. California Arboretum Foundation, 1997.
44. Article by Steve Harvey on his "Only in L.A." column explaining the numbers on a parking lot sign at the Arboretum. Los Angeles Times, no date, circa 1997.
45. "Historic site purchased." Arcadia Bulletin, March 30, 1947, p1.
46. Rancho Santa Anita:the story of the Arboretum. Also called Rancho Santa Anita "Place of Many Waters". Pamphlet by Susanna Bryant Dakin, 1956 reprint.
47. "County buying Lucky Baldwin home Wednesday." Arcadia Bulletin, March 23, 1947.
48. "County buys Lucky Baldwin property for 'One of the World's Finest Arboretums'" Arcadia Tribune March 27, 1947. p.1
49. Another landmark disappears. LAT May 29, 1997. n.p.
50. Baldwin Lake: Its origins and history. Arboretum News Summer 1999.
51. Tai Chi in the garden. News from the Arboretum. December 2000-January 2001. p.5
52. Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation Annual Report 2000.
53. Garden design comes alive starting this November. Flyer announcing new Sunset Demonstration Garden. 1998.
54. 1998 Los Angeles Garden Show Sneak Preview Party invitation. The Arboretum of Los Angeles County October 7, 1998.
55. "Queen Anne's Cottage: For the love of Jennie...or was it Lillie?" The Quarterly Magazine Summer 2000 p. 57-62.
56. Flyer. Los Angeles State and County Arboretum. c.1976.
57. Henry C. Soto Water Conservation Garden Dedication Ceremony program. September 29, 1988.
58. Packet of information about the Arboretum. Includes booklet "Along Arboretum Paths" dated 1984, Volunteer Handbook dated 1987, and open house flyer dated 1988.
59. 2001 Baldwin Bonanza invitation.
60. The Arboretum of Los Angeles County Annual Report: July 1, 2000 to June 30, 2001.
61. Trees of the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum. Includes drawings and location map. Booklet, November 1978.
62. The Arboretum of Los Angeles County Annual Report: July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2002.
63. "Poisonous Plants of Southern California." Booklet published by the County of Los Angeles, Department of Arboreta and Botanic Gardens. Arcadia, CA. April 1972.
63a. "Poisonous Plants of Southern California." Booklet published by the County of Los Angeles, Department of Arboreta and Botanic Gardens. Arcadia, CA. April 1972.
64. "A Guide to Pond Ecology." Booklet published by the County of Los Angeles, Department of Arboreta and Botanic Gardens. Arcadia, CA. August 1987.
65. "Green Belts for Brush Fire Protection and Soil Erosion Control in Hillside Residential Areas. " Booklet published by the County of Los Angeles, Department of Arboreta and Botanic Gardens. Arcadia, CA. c.1970s
66. "The Brachychitons," plant collections of the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum. December 1980.
67. Los Angeles State and County Arboretum Fact Sheet. January 9, 1997.
68. California Philharmonic Orchestra Festival on the Green 1999 publicity brochure describing the concerts and subscription costs.
69. Festival on the Green 2002 publicity brochure; Four tickets for the California Philharmonic Orchestra Festival on the Green at the Arboretum: "March Madness" program, September 14, 2002 and "Affairs to Remember" program, September 6, 2003.
70. "L.A. County Botanic Garden . . . Our new name better describes what we have become and what our future holds." LA County Botanic Garden newsletter. May, June and July 2003, p.1.
71. 2002 Baldwin Bonanza Festival of Plants, May 3rd, 4th, 5th at The Arboretum. Preview party invitation.
72. An Arboretum color advertising publication "Excuse me ...Do you know us?" Gives information on the plants, collections, programming, events, services and calendar for November/December 2003/January 2004. San Gabriel Newspaper Group, October 30, 2003.
73. Mounted colored postcard titled "Lake at Baldwin's Ranch, Santa Anita, California", no date. Gift from Sierra Madre Public Library, Debbie R. Henderson (Associate Librarian--Archival Collection), March 17, 2004.
74. LA County Botanic Garden (9"x4" card stock). "The Arboretum of Los Angeles County will now be known as L.A. County Botanic Garden." 2003.
75. Los Angeles State and County Arboretum brochure showing a 213 area code. No Date. Gift from South Pasadena Public Library.
76. You Are Invited to Join the California Arboretum Foundation, Inc. brochure and application. No Date. Gift from South Pasadena Public Library-date stamped November 27, 1972.
77. The Arboretum - Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden Annual Report, July 1, 2004-June 30, 2005.
78. Arboretum Members' Magazine, Issue 4, 2005/2006 November, December, January. "Plants are giving."
79. The Arboretum - Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden Annual Report, July 1, 2005-June 30, 2006.
80. Baldwin Lake a Big Part of Local History. Arcadia Weekly, August 8, 2002.
81. The Arboretum - Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden Annual Report, July 1, 2006-June 30, 2007.
82."A guide to the tropical greenhouse," published by Los Angeles State and County Arboretum, n.d.
83. "Growing and using oriental vegetables," published by County of Los Angeles Department of Arboreta and Botanic Gardens, n.d.
84. L.A.S.C.A. Los Angeles State and County Arboretum Activity Book written by Dick Ruehrwein, 1982.
85. Article about Mitchell Bishop, the historic curator at Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. He'd like to open the Queen Anne Cottage to the public more often. The Weekly Star, a supplement to the Pasadena Star News, December 25, 2008.
86. History behind the Arboretum by Lauragene Swenson. The Weekly Star, September 9, 2010.
87. Arboretum wood turned art, The Weekly Star, November 11, 2012.
88. Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors renews 20-year agreement with Arboretum Foundation to operate the LA County Arboretum. Arcadia Weekly, p. 7, May 23, 2013.
89. The Arboretum: Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden information brochure, including map of the grounds. 2 copies.
90. Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden to receive $1.8 million in upgrades. Refurbishment of the Arboretum Library and Ayres Hall. San Gabriel Valley Examiner, October 24, 2013.
91. Los Angeles County, Lucky Baldwin's relatives push for restoration of Baldwin Lake at Arboretum in Arcadia. Pasadena Star News, December 29, 2014. Retrieved from pasadenastarnews.com on 12/29/2014.
92. Guide to Civic Art in Los Angeles County Parks, p. 8 info on public art at Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden: Je N'Oublierai Pas marble sculpture, commissioned by Anita Baldwin. Retrieved 7/11/2018 from lacounty.gov.
93. What's going on with Arcadia's Lake Baldwin? A multi-part article by Galen Patterson, Arcadia Weekly, June 7, 2018, June 14, 2018, June 21, 2018, June 28, 2018, July 5, 2018, July 21, 2018, July 26, 2018- ?
94. 94A. Walk through History at the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum (15 page booklet shows boundaries of original Rancho Santa Anita Land Grant. 94B. A Guide to the Historical Section at the Los Angeles County State and County Arboretum, printed December 1980, text by Sandra L. Snider (Sandy Snider). Page 8 shows boundaries of Hugo Reid's original 13,319-acre Rancho Santa Anita and the present-day cities embraced.
95. L.A. County Arboretum: $8 million cleanup of Baldwin Lake sought. Flood control district assigns funding; expense to go before supervisors in July. Pasadena Star News, April 9, 2019.
96. Arborvitae, newsletter of Los Voluntarios, August 2020. Includes Annual Report 2019-2020, Covid-19 status, preservation work on the Reid-Baldwin Adobe, conservation of paintings in the Queen Anne Cottage, historic Santa Anita Depot roof restoration, remembrances of Phyllis Chapman, Carol Libby, Hiroko and Yoshio Fujioka, Tom Conrow, Dorothy Collister and Jo Harley.
97. Consortium wants to cut down LA County Arboretum trees to make room for storm water treatment (groundwater recharge ponds and a pump station) to pump out to the nearby Arcadia Wash. Construction of this facility would take up 4 acres of the Arboretum's Australia section. Los Angeles Times, January 17, 2021, printed from latimes.com on February 4, 2021.
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Arboretum
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Arboretum Directors

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1. "Director-elect will tackle dissension." News clip, April 12, 1970. 2. "Future of Arboretum depends on Dr. Verdoorn." News clip, circa 1948. 3. "Arboreta hiring delay asked." News clip, March 10, 1970. 4. "Retiring Arboretum official feted." Pacesetter-Highlander, December 8, 1982, p.10. 5. …
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1. "Director-elect will tackle dissension." News clip, April 12, 1970.
2. "Future of Arboretum depends on Dr. Verdoorn." News clip, circa 1948.
3. "Arboreta hiring delay asked." News clip, March 10, 1970.
4. "Retiring Arboretum official feted." Pacesetter-Highlander, December 8, 1982, p.10.
5. Waltham botanist to direct new Los Angeles Arboretum, Christian Science Monitor, November 13, 1948. Dr. Frans Verdoorn is the first director of the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum.
6."Arboretum CEO Schulhof to retire in late spring; new CEO expected this summer." Arcadia Weekly, p. 12, February 23, 2023.
7. "L.A. County arborteum selects new director." Pasadena Star News, May 25, 2023, p.A3,A5. Michael Desplaines will begin his new role as CEO of Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden in July.
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Arboretum Research

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1. "Camptotheca acuminata, Decaisne (Nyssaceae): Source of Camptothecin, an antileukemic Alkaloid." Technical Bulletin No. 1415, United States Department of Agriculture, April 1970. In cooperation with the National Cancer Institute, Department of Health Education, and Welfare, and Research Triangl…
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1. "Camptotheca acuminata, Decaisne (Nyssaceae): Source of Camptothecin, an antileukemic Alkaloid." Technical Bulletin No. 1415, United States Department of Agriculture, April 1970. In cooperation with the National Cancer Institute, Department of Health Education, and Welfare, and Research Triangle Institute.
2. "Rear tree cut." News clip, March 23, 1968.
3. "Cancer tree cuttings." News clip, September 19, 1969.
4. "Scientist tries to grow." News clip, May, 20, 1973.
5. "A hunt for a tree." News clip, circa 1968 or 1969.
6. "Fire retardant plants." Arboretum brochure.
7. "Sewage water for agriculture?" Press release, County of Los Angeles Arboreta and Botanic Gardens, June 1, 1977.
8. "Searching for answers." Lasca Leaves, March 1973.
9. "'Leaf' the doctoring to Lee." News clip and photo, July 6, 1978.
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Arcadia Public Library Building Complete set of Blueprints

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Arcadia Public Library. Complete set of blueprints for library building 20 W. Duarte Rd (Garwood, 1960). Also includes Children's Room addition (Garwood, 1962), Emergency Exit Basement (ASL Consulting Eng, 1991) and Lobby Remodeling (Fickes, 1974). Companion set to Library Remodel/Expansion Bluepri…
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Arcadia Public Library. Complete set of blueprints for library building 20 W. Duarte Rd (Garwood, 1960). Also includes Children's Room addition (Garwood, 1962), Emergency Exit Basement (ASL Consulting Eng, 1991) and Lobby Remodeling (Fickes, 1974). Companion set to Library Remodel/Expansion Blueprints. See Box #025
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Arcadia Public Library Building Complete set of Blueprints
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Box 024
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Shelf H14
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447AF
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Arcadia Public Library Building Complete set of Blueprints for Library Remodel 20 W. Duarte Rd.

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Arcadia Public Library. Complete set of blueprints for library remodel 20 W. Duarte Rd. Charles Walton, November 18, 1994. Reproducible copy of floor plan for Phase I. Continued in Box 025B.
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Arcadia Public Library. Complete set of blueprints for library remodel 20 W. Duarte Rd. Charles Walton, November 18, 1994. Reproducible copy of floor plan for Phase I. Continued in Box 025B.
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Arcadia Public Library Building Complete set of Blueprints for Library Remodel 20 W. Duarte Rd.
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Box 025A
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Shelf H14
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Arcadia Public Library Building Complete set of Blueprints for Library Remodel 20 W. Duarte Rd.

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Arcadia Public Library. Complete set of blueprints for library remodel 20 W. Duarte Rd. Charles Walton, November 18, 1994. Reproducible copy of floor plan for Phase I. Continued from Box 025A.
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Arcadia Public Library. Complete set of blueprints for library remodel 20 W. Duarte Rd. Charles Walton, November 18, 1994. Reproducible copy of floor plan for Phase I. Continued from Box 025A.
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Arcadia Public Library Building Complete set of Blueprints for Library Remodel 20 W. Duarte Rd.
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Basement
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Box 025B
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Shelf H15
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449AF
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Baldwin, Baldwin M.

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1. "Wife divorces grandson of Lucky Baldwin." Los Angeles Times, August 28, 1964. 2. "Yachtsman, art patron Baldwin dies." Los Angeles Times, September 23, 1970. 3. "Baldwin's grandson succumbs." Arcadia Tribune, September 27, 1970. 4. " '78 showcase full of tales." Pasadena Star News, April 2,…
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1. "Wife divorces grandson of Lucky Baldwin." Los Angeles Times, August 28, 1964.
2. "Yachtsman, art patron Baldwin dies." Los Angeles Times, September 23, 1970.
3. "Baldwin's grandson succumbs." Arcadia Tribune, September 27, 1970.
4. " '78 showcase full of tales." Pasadena Star News, April 2, 1978.
5. "The man they called Lucky." San Francisco Chronicle, February 26, 1967.
6. "Baldwin heir is married." Temple Times, July 24, 1924.
7. An Arcadian Mother-Son Legacy, by Galen Patterson. Arcadia Weekly, May 17, 2018. Biographical information on Baldwin M. Baldwin.
8. California standard certificate of birth Baldwin McClaughry Baldwin (now Baldwin M. Baldwin), born March 21, 1904. Certificate signed June 17, 1921. Mother's maiden named listed as Anita M. Baldwin. Father was Hull McClaughry.
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Baldwin, Baldwin M.
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Moving Picture Theaters

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1. The Outpost program for the week commencing Saturday, July 13, 1918. Arcadia Journal July 13. 1918. 2. With coming of soldiers to Balloon School, theater will offer added attraction. Arcadia Tribune June 8, 1918. 3. Movie stars will come next week. Arcadia Tribune July 13, 1918. 4. Breaki…
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1. The Outpost program for the week commencing Saturday, July 13, 1918. Arcadia Journal July 13. 1918.
2. With coming of soldiers to Balloon School, theater will offer added attraction. Arcadia Tribune June 8, 1918.
3. Movie stars will come next week. Arcadia Tribune July 13, 1918.
4. Breaking ground for new Santa Anita Theatre. Arcadia Tribune February 26, 1942.
5. Colorful opening planned for Santa Anita Theatre tonight. Arcadia Tribune May 14, 1942.
6. Santa Anita Theatre given big send-off. Arcadia Tribune May 21, 1942.
7. A picture show was opened. Eberly. ARCADIA CITY OF THE SANTA ANITA. p. 72-73.
8. Until 1924 Arcadia was without a theater building, ibid, p. 82-83.
9. To build theater now in Arcadia. Arcadia Journal May 25, 1918 p.1
10. New Santa Anita theater opening a gala event. Arcadia Bulletin May 18, 1942.
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Moving Picture Theaters
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Baldwin, Elias J.-Baldwin Theater

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1. "Tom Maguire, Napoleon of the stage." California Historical Society Quarterly, September, 1942, pages 238-275.
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1. "Tom Maguire, Napoleon of the stage." California Historical Society Quarterly, September, 1942, pages 238-275.
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Baldwin, Anita

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1. "Colonel Anita Baldwin." Arcadia Observer, September 1918, page 7. 2. "Notice of 35th reunion of Balloon Corp veterans." News clip, circa 1953. 3. List of Los Angeles Times articles on Anita Baldwin. Gift to library, 1975. 4. Photo of Anita Baldwin's private car, 1914. 5. Madame Anita Baldw…
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1. "Colonel Anita Baldwin." Arcadia Observer, September 1918, page 7.
2. "Notice of 35th reunion of Balloon Corp veterans." News clip, circa 1953.
3. List of Los Angeles Times articles on Anita Baldwin. Gift to library, 1975.
4. Photo of Anita Baldwin's private car, 1914.
5. Madame Anita Baldwin. Copy of citation given Anita Baldwin, circa 1918-1919?.
6. "50 years ago today - July 1913." News clip about divorce from McClaughry, July 1963.
7. Anita Baldwin McClaughry and Maynard Dixon. Copies from Burnside, Wesley. "Maynard Dixon". 759.13 D.
8. Whereas: during the course of WWI. Copy of citation for Anita Baldwin.
9. "Earlier Days." Los Angeles Times article about Anita Baldwin's railroad car use in 1923, January, 1973.
10. "Mrs. Anita Baldwin to leave U.S." Arcadia News, August 12, 1932.
11. "Mrs. Baldwin finds terror amid repose." Los Angeles Times, February 11, 1934, Par III, page 1.
12. "My recollections of Anita Baldwin" by Claire Charles. Two copies of a three page reminiscence.
13. "Anita Baldwin funeral due." Pasadena Star News, October 25, 1939.
14. "Mrs. Baldwin in breakdown." Los Angeles Times, January 15, 1929, Part II, page 1.
15. Anita Baldwin funeral rites." Arcadia Tribune, October 26, 1939, page 1.
16. Photo of Anita Baldwin's private railroad car.
17. Union Pacific Railroad Company letter about Anita Baldwin's private railroad car.
18. "Baldwin mementos on exhibit." Arcadia Advertiser, January 28, 1970.
19. Article on Anita Baldwin written by Larry Oxenham in 1976. Includes Arcadia Tribune clippings of four articles.
20. "The piano once played by Anita Baldwin." News clip, circa 1968.
21. "Death takes Anita Baldwin." copied from Santa Anita Inc., scrapbook #3. October 1, 1939 and June 1, 1940.
22. "Anita M. Baldwin succumbs." "Anita Baldwin Funeral Set: children and friends take noted woman's body to San Francisco," Los Angeles Times, october 26, 1939. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita scrapbook #3. October 1, 1939 and June 1940.
23. California composers - biographical notes. Copied at Huntington Library, May 5, 1978.
24. Compositions by Anita Baldwin. Typed list, Arcadia Public Library, May 1978. 24 A) Letter regarding Arboretum holdings of music by Anita Baldwin, June 7, 1978.
25. "Mrs. Baldwin tears down Tallac Hotel." Sacramento Union, September 4, 1916.
26. "California poppy is used as trophy design." Pasadena Star News, April 5, 1916.
27. "Some dazzling gems." San Francisco Wasp, August 20, 1915.
28. "My Prayer." Copy of poem from Huntington Library. Received May 1978.
29. "To Dad." Copy of poem from Huntington Library, May 7, 1909.
30. Design of Maltese Cross pin by Shreve and Company.
31. Articles referring to Anita Baldwin's participation in Pasadena Tournament of Roses parade and benefits: 31 A) "Gorgeous is pageant of flowers." Pasadena Star News, January 1, 1916. 31 B) "Awards are given to floats." Pasadena Star News, January 1, 1916. 31 C) "The work for big event." Pasadena Star News, February 17, 1916. 31 D) "10,000 throng to greet fiesta at Pasadena." Los Angeles Tribune, February 22, 1916. 31 E) "Pasadena offers big attraction." La Habra Valley Progress, February 18, 1916. 31 F) "Pasadena Tournament of Roses January 1st." Visalia, CA, December 29, 1914.
32. "Baldwin heir sued." News clip, March 21, 1915.
33. "Anita Baldwin's a successful composer." Santa Ana Register, August 25, 1915.
34. "Mrs. Baldwin to build hotel and home at lake." Placerville, CA Republican, August 20, 1916.
35. " 'Omar, the Tentmaker,' play of fine artistry." News clip, September 1, 1915.
36. "Dogs more constant than men, says Anita Baldwin." San Francisco Chronicle, April 27, 1916.
37. " 'White Knight' to compete again in England." San Francisco Bulletin, May 6, 1916.
38. Correspondence relating to a pageant being done by the Dominican Convent School to music by Anita Baldwin, March 3, 1932.
39. Los Angeles County Hall of Records entry of transaction of E.J. Baldwin selling land on which stonehouse is situated (present day 58 W. Granview) to Anita Baldwin.
40. "Sierra Madre Historic Bell evokes school days of bygone era." Sierra Madre Sentinel, September 30, 1978.
41. "Will clears mystery of a tragic canvas." Los Angeles Times, August 29, 1915.
42. Colonel Charles Hoffman pamphlet keepsake, 1972.
43. "The Pantophagist", a cookbook by Anita Baldwin, circa 1933. Citizen News Company copy.
44. "The Palatists Book of Cookery" with a foreword by Mrs. Anita Baldwin, circa 1933. Assistance League of Southern California.
45. "Threatens Mrs. Anita Baldwin." News clip, July 13, 1918.
46. Anita's railroad car - its history after Anita.
47. "Mrs. Baldwin pledges scrap." Los Angeles Times, December 21, 1928, page 12.
48. "Hostess of tennis star leaves bed." Los Angeles times, January 16, 1929, Part II, page 12.
49. "Anita Baldwin undecided." Los Angeles Times, January 28, 1929, Part II, page 1.
50. "Baldwins plan trip to Europe." Los Angeles Times, March 6, 1929, Part I, page 24.
51. "Mrs. Baldwin returns home." Los Angeles Times, June 20, 1929, Part II, page 1.
52. "Park receives name urged by Anita Baldwin." Los Angeles Times, January 27, 1936, Part II, page 5.
53. "Annexation fight rages." Los Angeles times, March 5, 1936, Part II, page 10.
54. "High school site picked." Los Angeles Times, March 24, 1936, Part II, page 1. Part of Anita Baldwin Estate.
55. "Mrs. Baldwin starts trip." Los Angeles Times, March 9, 1929, Part I, page 2.
56. Starr, Kevin, "Painterly Poet, Poetic Painter." California Historical Quarterly, Winter 1977-78, pages 290-299.
57. "Anita Baldwin funeral due." Pasadena Star News, October 25, 1939.
58. "Death takes Anita Baldwin." Los Angeles Times, October 25, 1939.
59. "The Western Humanitarian," Volume 1, Number 1, July 1921.
60. Last Will and Testament of Anita Baldwin dated September 1, 1939.
61. "McClaughry asks for his children. Every allegation of Baldwin's daughter is denied." San Jose Mercury, July 10, 1913.
62. Statement of $14.00 interest due G.W. Grandy, Monrovia California on $400 note of Anita Baldwin dated March 30, 1923. Statement dated September 20, 1925.
63. "Mrs. Baldwin charges plot." Los Angeles Times, April 17, 1920, Part II, page 1.
64. "For service to babies (re: hospital)." Los Angeles Times, April 17, 1920.
65. "Huge value set on Baldwin land." Pasadena Star News, July 28, 1933.
66. "Rey El Santa Anita is dead." Los Angeles Times, July 2, 1919.
67. "For service to babies: First unit of $250,000 Anita Baldwin Hospital to be built here at once." Los Angeles Daily Times, March 21, 1920, Part II.
68. "New hospital for children: Mrs. Anita Baldwin to provide building fund." Los Angeles Daily Times, February 15, 1920.
69. 'Anita Baldwin' chapter from "The California Plutarch", Volume 1. Compiled and edited by John Steven McGroaty. J.R. Finnell, 1935. Copied from original at Glendora Public Library.
70. Copy of front page of The Western Humanitarian July 1921 featuring a photo Anita Baldwin.
71. Anita Baldwin's Peacock Brooch." As reported by Joseph R. King to Sandy Snider of the Arboretum, April 2002. History of the brooch and copy of photo of Anita wearing the brooch.
72. "Anita Baldwin artifacts to be donated to Los Angeles County Arboretum." Announcement from the office of Supervisor Mike Antonovich. January 29, 2003.
73. Inventory of items in Anita Baldwin Collection housed at the Huntington Library, San Marino. Received from the Huntington Library, March 2003. Updated list of Anita M. Baldwin Collection inventory at Huntington Library, received August 2018, from Margaux Viera.
74. Anita Baldwin Under Guard in San Rafael. circa August 1938. Newspaper article copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936 - January 1, 1939, Arcadia Historical Society.
75. Mrs. McClaughry changes name, now known as Anita Baldwin. Lucky Baldwin's daughter, heiress to $10,000,000 announces policy. San Francisco Chronicle, January 2, 1915.
76. Mrs. Baldwin to move. Lucky Baldwin's daughter going to Boston to enter son in Harvard. New York Times, November 15, 1922.
77. "Santa Anita Rancho offered government: troops of entire west may mobilize here for war training." Los Angeles Times, May 7, 1917. Anita M. Baldwin has offered the grounds of the Santa Anita Racing Association and the 1500 acres of land adjacent to the War Department.
78. Revisiting Anita M. Baldwin: descendant of Lucky Baldwin's daughter receives her journal, other personal items more than 70 years after her death. By Brenda Gazzar. Pasadena Star News, posted April 21, 2012 at www.pasadenastarnews.com. Retrieved on April 28, 2012.
79. Cover of the sheet music for Omar the Tent Maker, the Persian Love Play by Richard Walton Tully, selections from the music by Anita M. Baldwin. Print outs of scanned images. Sheet music not included.
80. Arcadia accorded survey permission for Baldwin roads (major highways), step toward regional plan realization is allowed by Mrs. Anita Baldwin. Pasadena Star News, February 7, 1929.
81. Six part story about Anita Baldwin and her Anoakia mansion, entitled "The Fall of the House of Baldwin," by Galen Patterson. Part 1: An introduction to an iconic family, Arcadia Weekly, January 10, 2019. Part 2: Anoakia's lifespan, Arcadia Weekly, January 17, 2019. Part 3: What happened to the Jinks Room murals? Arcadia Weekly, January 24, 2019. Part 4: Other artifacts. Arcadia Weekly, January 31, 2019. Part 5: The Pantophagist, Arcadia Weekly, February 7, 2019. Part 6: The legacy, Arcadia Weekly, February 14, 2019.
82. One of California's Big Hearted Women. Anita M. Baldwin Hospital for Babies was started by Anita Baldwin as a philanthropic enterprise. Zelzah, California Tribune, August 6, 1920. Today the Anita M. Baldwin Hospital for Babies has becaome Eisner Health. Its 2018 Impact Summary is contained in this folder.
83. Original recipes by Anita M. Baldwin for Baked Oysters Anoakia, Neige Blanche Anoakia, Domestic Duck Anoakia. These recipes were distributed at the Arcadia Historical Society and Arcadia Public Library program Anita Baldwin: an Unconventional Woman in March 2019.
84. Three articles about Anita Baldwin's floats in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade: Spoil of Thousand Gardens Crowns Silver Jubilee of Roses. Leaden Skies Lit By Magic Touch of Flora's Fingers. Photo and caption of Mrs. Anita Baldwin McClaughry's peacock float which took three first prizes. Los Angeles Times, January 2, 1914. All Southern California Shares with Pasadena Triumph of Her Greatest Day. Cut glass trophy awarded by J. J. Sommans for most beautiful entry in parade to Mrs. Anita Baldwin McClaughry. Prizes awarded by Shrive & Co. for best decorated two-passenger automobile with roses predominating to Mrs. Anita Baldwin McClaughry. Los Angeles Daily Times, January 2, 1914. Yesteryear in the Times: 35 years ago January 2, 1915. A special prize was awarded the entry of Mrs. Anita Baldwin McClaughry, which was a dove made of 5000 white roses. Queen Dextra McClaughrey rode in an entry termed "Ye Fairy of Ye Oak." Los Angeles Times, January 2, 1950. All 3 articles retrieved from Proquest Historical Newspapers on October 14, 2019.
85. Married her second cousin. Lucky Baldwin's daughter Anita mated against his wishes (Anita Baldwin marries her second cousin George W. Baldwin). Los Angeles Times, March 22, 1892. Divorced in twelve hours. Lucky Baldwin's daughter ends the romance of eight years ago (Anita Baldwin divorces George Baldwin). Los Angeles Times, October 8, 1900.
86. 36 Horses Given to Government by Anita M. Baldwin. New York Times, August 14, 1923.
87. 1910 U.S. Census showing Hull McClaughry as head of household, with wife Anita McClaughry, daughter Dextra McClaughry, son Baldwin McClaughry and three servants Walter Patterson (Black chauffeur), Elizabeth (French maid), and Wan Wing Chow (Chinese cook).
88. Anita M. Baldwin documents (copies): Certifiied Certificate of Birth states her name Anita M. Baldwin, born January 10, 1876 to parents Elias J. Baldwin and mother Jane V. Dexter, filed and certified June 20, 1921. Passport application May 24, 1921 showing her legal name Anita M. Baldwin and her signature.
89. Powerpoint presentation and notes on the life of Anita Baldwin by Sandy Snider, March 2019. Presented by Carol Libby of Arcadia Historical Society at a program at Arcadia Public Library called Anita Baldwin: an Unconventional Woman, March 16, 2019.
90. These copies are from Huntington Library, received March 16, 2021. 90A. Anita M. Baldwin certified certificate of birth, born on January 10, 1876, filed and dated June 20, 1921. 90B. Decree changing name of Anita Baldwin McClaughry to Anita M. Baldwin, May 19, 1921. 90C. Newspaper clipping undated Anita M'Claughry takes maiden name. After January 1, 1915, she will do business under the name Anita M. Baldwin.
91. State of California Death Certificate of Anita Baldwin, date of death October 25, 1939.
92. Article "Lantern of Hope," in a publication of the California Medical Center Foundation, undated. History of the Anita M. Baldwin Hospital for Babies, with a picture of the exterior from 1922, and of the nursery.
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Baldwin, Clara

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1. "The late Clara Baldwin Stocker." News photo, April 1934. Original and a copy. 2. "Mrs. Stocker in Buick little 6," Monrovia Messenger, March 17, 1916. 3. "Court decision ruled in Clara Baldwin's favor." Pacific Coast Hotel and Apartment Record, 1916. 4. "Says Mrs. Stocker in incompetent." …
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1. "The late Clara Baldwin Stocker." News photo, April 1934. Original and a copy.
2. "Mrs. Stocker in Buick little 6," Monrovia Messenger, March 17, 1916.
3. "Court decision ruled in Clara Baldwin's favor." Pacific Coast Hotel and Apartment Record, 1916.
4. "Says Mrs. Stocker in incompetent." Arcadia Journal, November 30, 1918.
5. "Stuart Harold, who will take this part of Count Di Luna in 'Il Trovatore'. " (Harold Stocker - Clara's husband) The Valley Vista, February 24, 1900, p. 2.5
6. "Clara Baldwin." Summary of life of Clara Baldwin prepared by Sandy Snider, received April 1980.
7. Inventory of personal property, estate of Clara Baldwin. Transcribed by Sandy Snider from the Anita McClaughry Baldwin's manuscript collection at the Huntington Library. Received April 1980.
8. "Lucky Baldwin heiress passes." Los Angeles Times, February 28, 1929.
9. 1978 real estate ad on sale of home. Arcadia Tribune, October 29, 1978.
10. "Clara's cottage is seeking new owners." Pasadena Star News, December 9, 1984.
11. "50 years ago today - February 1913." Los Angeles Times, February 1963.
12. Studio shot of Clara Baldwin found by local history expert. Photo of Clara Baldwin and article concerning Baldwin and Jack McCaskill. Arcadia Tribune, March 22, 1987, page A1.
13. Clara's home built in 1907 by Colonel Northum.
14. Coldwell Banker advertising brochure for Clara Baldwin Stocker's "Twin Oaks" estate at 291 W. Foothill Boulevard. 1984.
15. Copies of photographs of Clara Baldwin housed in the Arboretum Historical files. Acquired 1995.
16. Information from the MCLS Reference Service on Walter McGinley, manager of the Baldwin-Stocker estates until Clara's death in 1929. (1) Los Angeles Times, September 19, 1932, p. 14. (2) California in the South by John Steven McGroarty, Volume V, Biographies, p. 285-288, c. 1935.
17. Manuscript "My Inheritance" by Rosebudd Doble Mullender with cover letter to Baldwin M. Baldwin. Original given to Arboretum by Hugh and Anne Baldwin Purcell. Anne received the manuscript from her father, Baldwin M. Baldwin. The manuscript describes Rosebudd's relationship with her mother Clara Baldwin Stocker. circa 1938-1939.
18. "DAR chapter to visit Clara Baldwin's home." Arcadia Tribune, January 13, 1985, p. A-7.
19. Coldwell Banker advertisements for the sale of Clara Baldwin Stocker's home "Twin Oaks" located at 291 Foothill Blvd. Includes description of all rooms in the house. Kim Atkinson-Melin, realtor. c1984 (6 items)
20. Letter to Kim Atkinson at Coldwell Banker Realty from J. Lyle Cunningham, President of the Arcadia Historical Society stating the $1,400,000 asking price for the Clara Baldwin property was greater than the City of Arcadia could afford to pay. July 9, 1984.
21. Information on Colonel Robert Northam who originally built the Clara Baldwin Stocker house at 291 West Foothill Boulevard. History of Hollywood by Edwin O. Palmer, pages 106-107, 132-133.
22. "Simple service marks obsequies of Mrs. Stocker." Los Angeles Times, March 3, 1929.
23. Who was Clara Baldwin Stocker? By Galen Patterson, Arcadia Weekly, April 11, 2019.
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Baldwin, Dextra

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1. "The two and one-half year marriage of Dextra Baldwin Winter Wadley." Los Angeles Times, October 1962. 2. "Mrs. Dextra Baldwin Winter Wadley Jones was granted a divorce from Walter Jones." News clip, April 1966. 3. "Mrs. Dextra Baldwin Winter Wadley Jones was married to Robert Derx." News cli…
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1. "The two and one-half year marriage of Dextra Baldwin Winter Wadley." Los Angeles Times, October 1962.
2. "Mrs. Dextra Baldwin Winter Wadley Jones was granted a divorce from Walter Jones." News clip, April 1966.
3. "Mrs. Dextra Baldwin Winter Wadley Jones was married to Robert Derx." News clip, April 1966.
4. "Baldwin relative rites set." Pasadena Star News, February 14, 1967.
5. "Rites for Baldwin kin conducted." Arcadia Tribune, February 16, 1967.
6. "Estate auction of Dextra Baldwin Winter Wadley Jones Derx McGonagle, deceased." Los Angeles Times, October 1, 1967.
7. "Valuable jewels of ex-Rose Queen will go on sale." Arcadia News Post, December 5, 1967.
8. "Jewel collection brings $627,985 to Arcadia estate." News clip, circa 1967?.
9. "Dextra Baldwin Winter Wadley Jones Derx McGonagle had been married five times." San Francisco Chronicle, February 26, 1967.
10. Identifies this house as having belonged to Dextra Baldwin. Typed sheet taken from Los Angeles County Hall of Records, showing owners of property at 644 W. Foothill Blvd., April 1979.
11. " 'Tallac' residence of Dextra Baldwin Derx." And "Vista Del Valle," residence of Dextra Baldwin Derx, Santa Anita, California. Interior decoration by Anthony D. Longinotti. Architectural Digest, Volume XII, Number 3, page 68.
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Baldwin, Jennie

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1. "Jennie comes home to old cottage." News clip, no date.
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1. "Jennie comes home to old cottage." News clip, no date.
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Baldwin Family

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1. "Turf club draws fans for derby." Pasadena Star News, April 2, 1972. 2. "Auction reflects a colorful family." Los Angeles Times, October 11, 1967. 3. "The man called Lucky." San Francisco Chronicle, February 26, 1967. 4. Baldwin Family Tree. Source: Alfreda Bolduan, August, 1973. 5. Hand-w…
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1. "Turf club draws fans for derby." Pasadena Star News, April 2, 1972.
2. "Auction reflects a colorful family." Los Angeles Times, October 11, 1967.
3. "The man called Lucky." San Francisco Chronicle, February 26, 1967.
4. Baldwin Family Tree. Source: Alfreda Bolduan, August, 1973.
5. Hand-written genealogical chart.
6. "The Baldwin legacy." Lasca Leaves, June 1976, by Sandy Snider.
7. These members of the Baldwin family are buried at Cypress Lawn Cemetery. Source: letter received by Sandy Snider, April 1977.
8. Baldwin marriages. Source: single sheet prepared by Sandy Snider, Los Angeles Arboretum, listing marriages and dates of E.J.Baldwin, Clara Baldwin, Rosebudd Doble, Anita Baldwin, Dextra Baldwin and Baldwin W. Baldwin.
9. "Baldwin family figures in new divorce action." News clip, May 12, 1916.
10. "Lucky Baldwin heirs." News photo and caption on battle of estate settlement, no date.
11. Baldwin Genealogy. Prepared by Sandy Snider, no date.
12. Five generations later: Lucky Baldwin's descendant (Heather Gibson, a great-great-great-granddaughter), The Quarterly Magazine, Summer 2003. Article by Dianne Hart Thurman.
13. Excerpt from "Lucky Baldwin" book by C. G. Glasscock: Sarah Ann Baldwin Alden died May 27, 1872.
14. Obituary-Dextra B. Hopper, July 11, 1925-October 4, 2015. Pasadena Star News, October 10, 2015.
15. Death takes Mrs. Howard (Mrs. Lily Baldwin Howard, widow of E.J. Baldwin). Jury finds against widow of Baldwin, unaware of tragedy. Los Angeles Times, November 10, 1938. She was alternately known as Lillie Bennett Baldwin before she remarried.
16. Obituary of Wilbur McLaren Hopper, Jr. September 2, 1960-December 30, 2021. Pasadena Star News, p. A7, February 20, 2022.
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Baldwin, Elias J. (Lucky)

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1. "Life of Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin." Copy of chapter from 'Chronicles of the Builders of the Commonwealth' by H.H. Bancroft, 1892. 21 pages. 2. "Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin City Maker." 36 page paper by Sandy Snider, 1976. 3. Notes take during a visit to his Santa Anita Rancho. 4 page t…
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1. "Life of Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin." Copy of chapter from 'Chronicles of the Builders of the Commonwealth' by H.H. Bancroft, 1892. 21 pages.
2. "Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin City Maker." 36 page paper by Sandy Snider, 1976.
3. Notes take during a visit to his Santa Anita Rancho. 4 page typed reminiscence by Mr. Fraser. August 26, 1891.
4. "Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin." Article in the 'Westerners Brand Book' by Carey Elias. L.A. Corral Book #6, 1956.
5. "Contributions of Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin." News clip, no date.
6. "Lucky Baldwin Tallyho." News clip, no date.
7. "Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin - Founder of Arcadia." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1934.
8. "Lucky's Litigious Loves." Los Angeles Westerner's Corral, 'The Branding Iron', Number 90, March 1969.
9. "The man they called Lucky." San Francisco Chronicle, February 23, 1967.
10. "Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin - known as Lucky." Chapter from 'California's Stately Hall of Fame' by Hunt, call # R 920.079 H.
11. "Riches make strange bedfellows." Chapter from the book, 'The Wildest of the West' by Forbes Parkhill.
12. "Colorful past of early Arcadia." News clip, no date.
13. Copy of pages from 'The Marching Years' by Norman Bridge, 1920.
14. "Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin." 4 page typed article by Patricia Warren, May 1973.
15. Lucky Baldwin and Santa Anita Rancho references. Six page bibliography compiled by the Arboretum.
16. "Last remnant of the rancho." Thoroughbred of California, November 1965.
17. "Lucky Baldwin." Copied from the pamphlet, 'Background to Ranch Santa Anita' by Florence Wilson.
18. "Life and death of a pioneer." Golden West, January 1966, page 20+.
19. Deeds. Two copies of 'Lucky' Baldwin deeds with description of Santa Anita Colony and crops that will grow well. Circa 1890s.
20. "Lucky Baldwin in a four generation portrait." Los Angeles Herald, April 3, 1955.
21. "Out door industries of Southern California." Century Magazine, October 1883.
22. "To the sport of kings." San Gabriel Valley Advertiser, February 26, 1969. Series on Baldwin, the Rancho, etc.
23. "Baldwin's luck." Newspaper plate from Los Angeles Herald and Express, April 2, 1955. 2 copies.
24. Photographs from 'The Great America' by Ralph Paine depicting scenes of the Santa Anita Rancho. Core reference, 979 P.
25. "Story of Blas Cuellar." Arcadia Tribune & News, March 24, 1949.
26. "The story of Lucky Baldwin." Source Unknown.
27. "Informal - an amazing picture of 'Lucky' Baldwin." News clips and photos, Arcadia Tribune, no date.
28. "Lucky Baldwin's coach restored." Pasadena Independent, November 9, 1961.
29. "Baldwin purchased Rancho." Daily News Post, February 15, 1962.
30. Hand-drawn map of Rancho. Copy of original belonging to Mr. Kingsley.
31. "The Santa Anita Ranch." Section from book 'California of the South' by Walter Lindley, 1888.
32. "The pony express." The Pony Express, Volume XVIII, Number 10, Number 214, March 1952.
33. "Lucky Baldwin's cottage." Arboretum brochure describing Queen Anne Cottage, no date. 2 copies.
34. Recollection by Arcadian, Vivian Davis, regarding her parents staying at the Queen Anne Cottage.
35. "Clubhouse history." Pasadena Star News, no date.
36. "Whisper is only eulogy." Los Angeles Times, March 5, 1909.
37. " 'Lucky' Baldwin died 25 years ago." Arcadia Tribune?, March 2, 1934.
38. "A day for tears." Arcadia Tribune, October 9, 1968.
39. "Memorial to a flamboyant pioneer." San Francisco Chronicle, March 1, 1972.
40. Eaton's publicity with map of rancho, Circa 1939-1940.
41. "Miss Anita Baldwin Turnbull."News clip 50 years ago today, October 1912.
42. "Rites arranged for Lucky Baldwin aide." News clip, 1957. Joaquin E. Soto.
43. "By gad, I'm not licked yet." Arcadia tribune, December 22, 1977.
44. "Elias J. 'Lucky' Baldwin." From 'Romance of Rancho Santa Anita'.
45. "Lucky's millions cut to measure." Los Angeles Daily Times, March 4, 1909, page 14.
46. "Rancho Santa Anita." Lasca Leaves, March 1976 by Sandy Snider.
47. "Baldwin's will surprised city." News clip, no date.
48. "Personal traits." Los Angeles Times, March 21, 1909.
49. "The beast of Santa Anita." Sports Illustrated, February 19, 1962, page 63+.
50. "He had to be lucky." The Branding Iron, December 1962.
51. "Lucky Baldwin's will filed 25 years ago." News clip, April 10 1934.
52. " 'Lucky' Baldwin died 25 years ago." News clip April 1934.
53. Excellent description of Baldwin's real estate holdings, 1908.
54. Correspondence related to seeking a loan on Baldwin properties, 1908.
55. Full page from Los Angeles Times covering funeral. Photograph from Los Angeles Daily Times. March 5, 1909. Part of this page is #36.
56. "Over half million fee for lawyers." Los Angeles Sunday Times, April 11, 1909, photograph.
57. "Baldwin heiress mystery deepens." Los Angeles Daily Times, March 6, 1909, page 2.
58. "His greatest race run, 'Lucky' loses. Los Angeles Daily Times, March 2, 1909, Section II, page 1.
59. "Death of Baldwin at Santa Anita." San Francisco Chronicle, March 2, 1909.
60. "Thousands go to view body." Los Angeles Daily Times, March 3, 1909, page 3.
61. "Four thousand at Baldwin's bier." San Francisco Chronicle, March 3, 1909, page 7.
62. "Founder's action important legacy." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978.
63. "Volunteers find treasure in Pasadena's past history." News clip, August 9, 1977.
64. "Golden rules." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978.
65. "Baldwin isn't lucky - history's verdict stands." Los Angeles Times, May 18, 1979.
66. Holdings in Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley on E.J.'Lucky' Baldwin.
67. "Multi-millionaire has Wayne Township roots." Montgomery Your Town Magazine, December 1979. Wayne Township history, Waynetown, Indiana.
68. "Lucky Baldwin 'Founder of Arcadia'." by Judy Walker. Hand-written term paper written for an Arcadia High School English Class, 1959, by Judy Walker who grew up in Arcadia. Given to Arcadia Public Library, March 1980, by her mother, Mrs. Robert L. Walker.
69. "... or Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin, who handled his coach." One page copy from the book 'Saratoga - Saga of an Impious Era'.
70. Francis D. Warners recollection of E. J. 'Lucky' Baldwin. Mr. Warner was from the same part of Indiana. Source unknown, no date.
71. "This remarkable snapshot shows the fabulous E.J. 'Lucky' Baldwin in the dark suit and hat, out with a group of friends near a work tent on his huge ranch." News captions and photo, March 23, 1959.
72. See reference to Veelox of Los Angeles Times, September 25, 1910, giving an account of contest over will.
73. "The lives and wives of E.J. Baldwin (Lucky)." 8 pages of hand-written account. Copied from Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley, 1980.
74. "A wild and crazy guy: L.A.'s first big developer was also its first big playboy." Los Angeles Magazine, February 1984, page 126+, by Delia de Arenosa.
75. "Forty years ago today." Arcadia Tribune, April 8, 1916.
76. "Luck is what you make it." Spur Magazine, November/December 1986, page 62, by Horace Wade.
77. Correspondence and reminiscences concerning Lucky Baldwin.
78. "E.J 'Lucky' Baldwin, merchant, agriculturist and mining speculator." Listed under "California Millionaires" in 'Hill's Album of Biography and Art: Containing portraits and pen-sketches of many persons', World's Fair Edition, 1891, by Thomas Hill.
79. "Past performances offer racy history." Daily Racing Form, January 15, 1994.
80. "Some evil agency's red torch applied?" Los Angeles Times, February 2, 1912.
81. "Dr. John Trueworthy (Baldwin's physician)." Los Angeles Daily Times, March 30, 1909, page 1.
82. "Baldwin was a key player in California's 'real' start." Daily Racing Form, November 2, 1996, page 16.
83. The Baldwin Hotel, San Francisco. Mining and Scientific Press, June 17, 1882.
84. "The loves and wives of E.J. 'Lucky' Baldwin." Manuscript by Emma Elinor (Hines) Young (Mrs. C.W. Young). 8 handwritten pages copied from Bancroft Library.
85. "Colorful Tycoon Lived Up to His Nickname." Biographical article about Lucky and his legal entanglements because of his notorious affinity for younger women. Los Angeles Times, September 5, 1999.
86. "They Called Him Lucky," by William C. Johnston. Real Estate Review, LA Board of Realtors, February 12, 1985.
87. Romance of Baldwin Told -- Mrs. Lillie (Lilly or Lily) Baldwin Howard, fourth and last wife of E. J. "Lucky" Baldwin, dies. Mrs. Howard's will disclosed, with close relatives sharing millions. The Baldwin widow loses in a suit hours after her death. (3 articles from the Arcadia Tribune. November 1938) Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936 - January 1, 1939, Arcadia Historical Society.
88. Baldwin widow leaves millions. Estate of Mrs. Lily Baldwin Howard, widow of E.J. (Lucky) Baldwin worth $5,000,000 willed to relatives. Los Angeles Times, December 3, 1938. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936 - January 1, 1939, Arcadia Historical Society.
89. "Lucky's Millions Cut to Measure. Widow gets mite; two daughters left bulk of estate and third, formerly unknown, receives small share--body taken north." Includes text of his will, although not entirely legible. Los Angeles Times, March 4, 1909, p. 114.
90. "Decision against Lucky. "Baldwin to pay lawyers in case brought on by Albert T. Roche. Los Angeles Times, June 14, 1902, p. 3.
91."Heirs Assort 'Lucky's' Acres."Heirs Lizzie Rush, Charles Fawcett, Rosebud Mullander, Rozella Selby and H.A. Unruh select acres of Elias J. 'Lucky' Baldwin's land based on his will. Los Angeles Times, June 19, 1910, p. 116.
92. "Child attacks Baldwin will. Alleged daughter seeks part of great estate." Minor child Beatrice Anita Baldwin, aged 14, the alleged daughter of E.J. 'Lucky' Baldwin and Lillian J. Ashley (now known as Lillian J. Turnbull), sues for part of estate.
93. Tallac Historic Site by Robert Burke and Ken McKowen, 1996. Second copy, 1983.
94. Tallac Historic Site information including the Baldwin Estate (1921). A page of the USDA Forest Service website, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. Accessed June 7, 2006.
95. "Baldwin will owns mysterious heir as daughter," Los Angeles Examiner, Thursday, March 4, 1900. Third daughter of Elias J. Lucky Baldwin is Mrs. Rose Ella Robinson Selby, also known as Mrs. Zelda Selby.
96. "Claim against large estate: suit may delay distribution of Baldwin heirs." Los Angeles Times, January 19, 1910.
97. "Baldwin heirs are confirmed: claims of Beatrice Turnbull unanimously rejected." Los Angeles Times, March 31, 1912.
98. "California's Stately Hall of Fame: Elias Jackson Baldwin--April 3, 1828-March 1, 1909, by Rockwell D. Hunt. Los Angeles Times, June 25, 1939.
99. "Monrovia boasts of controlled development." Los Angeles Times, December 9, 1965.
100. Article about Elias J. Lucky Baldwin's oil business "'Standard Luck' at Montebello" from June, 1919 issue of Standard Oil Bulletin, a publication of Standard Oil Company (California). Includes a crayon sketch drawing of Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin by Maynard Dixon.
101. Copy of marriage certificate of Elias J. Baldwin (age 21) and Sarah Ann Unruh (age 18), married January 2, 1846, in Berrien County, Michigan. Recorded February 21, 1846. Re-certified on May 20, 1986.
102. "L.A. Then and Now: Dog and hare races bred early animal rights battle." Greyhounds were let loose in a fenced field to chase rabbits. The spectator sport was banned for cruelty. Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin staged the races at his ranch after other courses were closed. Los Angeles Times, July 19, 2009; p. A35.
103. Lucky Baldwin, the San Francisco millionaire is the defendant in a suit brought by a woman who claims that she intrusted $2000 to him for speculation, and that he swindled her out of it. The Baltimore Sun, October 6, 1877.
104. Blue island, a true story. Chicago Daily Tribune, December 8, 1877. About Mrs. Baldwin and her daughter's travels abroad.
105. A big lawsuit (Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin vs. Miss Lennie McCormick). Chicago Daily Tribune, February 10, 1878.
106. Sudden termination of the $100,000 suit against "Lucky" Baldwin (Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin vs. Lennie McCormick). Chicago Daily, February 17, 1878.
107. Arrest of a noted forger. William J. Hadley caught in San Francisco. New York Times, December 7, 1878. Hadley, forged Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin's name on circular notes.
108. A millionaire's third marriage (from the San Francisco Chronicle, May 21). New York Times. June 1, 1884. E.J. Baldwin marries Miss Lilly C. Bennett.
109. Lucky Baldwin: he talks about some of his lucky hits and his hard work. From the Louisville Courier-Journal. New York Times, October 9, 1885.
110. Another millionaire in trouble (Los Angeles). New York Times, February 13, 1886. Louise Perkins vs. E.J. Baldwin for breach of promise.
111. A costly broken heart (Los Angeles). New York Times, February 20, 1886. In lawsuit Louise E. Perkins vs. E.J. Baldwin, the jury decided in favor of the plaintiff for $75,000.
112. Lucky Baldwin's escape: shot at by a young woman in San Francisco court. His assailant the sister of the girl who is suing him for breach of promise--the bullet cuts off several of his curls--career of the remarkable old man who once before was fired upon by a young woman. Re: Lillian Ashley vs. E.J. Baldwin. New York Times, July 3, 1896.
113. Miss Ashley's shot at Baldwin: an exciting scene in the San Francisco courtoom. New York Times, July 9, 1896.
114. Lucky Baldwin is low: noted horseman suffered a collapse after watching races (Los Angeles). New York Times, February 5, 1909.
115. Lucky Baldwin still improving. New York Times, February 14, 1909.
116. Lucky Baldwin dies at the age of 81: end comes to well-known turfman and miner at his California ranch. New York Times, March 2, 1909.
117. Baldwin left $30,000,000: left a will which he believed could not be broken. New York Times, March 3, 1909.
118. Baldwin's widow to contest will. New York Times, March 16, 1909.
119. Mrs. Baldwin compromises: widow of Lucky withdraws contest of will--her share increased. New York Times, March 29, 1909.
120. A record doctor's fee: Lucky Baldwin's physician thinks it should be $100,000. New York Times, March 31, 1909. Dr. John W. Trueworthy is said to be paid $100,000 for attending to the late E.J. Lucky Baldwin.
121. Baldwin estate settled: widow transfers interest to daughters and they to a trust company. New York Times, April 3, 1909.
122. Baldwin left $20,000,000: will of the turfman probated--income was only $120,000. New York Times, April 8, 1909.
123. Baldwin's widow to wed: friends say she will marry Dr. Leon Landone, who has child theories. New York Times, June 15, 1909. Mrs. Lillian Bennett Baldwin to marry Dr. Leon Landone, a lecturer on child culture.
124. Allows $1,320,000 claim: California court decides Lucky Baldwin's estate must pay it. New York Times, August 21, 1909. Baldwin estate must pay back money that E.J. Lucky Baldwin owed to Hibernia Loan and Savings Society of San Francisco.
125. Baldwin estate settled: in a little over a year his $15,000,000 fortune is distributed among heirs. New York Times, April 17, 1910.
126. Lucky Baldwin: a look at his famous ranch and its wonders. How Lucky Baldwin looks and his wonderful career. Queer stories from his big hotels and how he runs them. A look at his horses and his wonderful irrigation system. Los Angeles Times, June 11, 1893.
127. E.J. "Lucky" Baldwin biography by Jon Wilkman, 1999. Retrieved March 23, 2006 from website of Historical Society of Southern California at http://www.socalhistory.org/. Quote by Elias J. Baldwin "Hell, we're giving away the land. We're selling the climate."
128. A. National Museum of Racing announces 2018 Pillars of the Turf Hall of Fame inductees include Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin and Dr. Charles Strub, both inducted at a ceremony on August 3, 2018. B. "Much More Than Lucky"-four pages from Guide to the Official National Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame, 2018-2019.
129. L.A. Then and Now by Cecilia Rasmussen; Colorful tycoon lived up to his nickname. Los Angeles Times, September 5, 1999.
130. Two pages from the 1900 Census from San Francisco, California showing Elias J. Baldwin as head of household, his wife Lily Baldwin, daughter Anita Baldwin, mother-in-law Oselia Bennet, sister-in-law Alberta Marquis, niece Vivian Marquis, brother-in-law Albert A. Bennet, servant William Davis, servant Lee Fu, and servant Tom Young. Lee Fu and Tom Young were Chinese. Alternate spellings of names may include Lillie Bennett Baldwin, Ocelia Bennett, Albert Bennett.
131. Bill of Sale, dated June 30, 1958 of picture of Mother and Child in gilded frame, signed by artist G. Barry. Sold by Vivian Howard to Helen C. Gates.Vivian Howard indicates this picture hung on the walls of the Lucky Baldwin home at Santa Anita (not verified), her aunt was the 6th wife of Baldwin and Vivian lived there as a child. Letter from local historian Sandy Snider that confirms relationship between Elias J. Baldwin's 4th wife (he had no 6th wife) Lillie Bennett Baldwin and the niece Vivian Howard. Picture of Lillie Bennett's mother Ocelia Bennett in the Queen Anne Cottage. Article from November 10, 1938 that Mrs. Vivian Howard successfully sued her aunt Mrs. Lily Baldwin Howard, former wife of the late E.J. Baldwin, for $120,000 of support. Image of the "Mother and Child" picture by G. Barry. Image of Lillian Howard, 1938, aka Lillie Bennett, aka Lillie Baldwin, sometimes spelled Lily Baldwin. She had been married to and widowed by Elias J. Baldwin.
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Baldwin Stocker Elementary School

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Baldwin Stocker Talker January 2002-January 2013 Baldwin Stocker Parent Handbook 1992-1993 and 1993-1994 Clipping, Daily News Post, dated March 2, 1967. Color Guard from Baldwin Stocker school pictured: Richard McEwan, John Geiger, David Melnyk, Bruce Coffman and Neil Conrad. Baldwin Stocker statio…
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Baldwin Stocker Talker January 2002-January 2013
Baldwin Stocker Parent Handbook 1992-1993 and 1993-1994
Clipping, Daily News Post, dated March 2, 1967. Color Guard from Baldwin Stocker school pictured: Richard McEwan, John Geiger, David Melnyk, Bruce Coffman and Neil Conrad.
Baldwin Stocker stationery and stickers
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Baldwin Stocker Elementary School
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Baldwin, Anita-Songs and Music

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1. "Yaller Baby" by Anita Baldwin (orchestral score c. 1927 by author) 2. "Omar Khayyam" by Anita Baldwin (orchestral score c. 1927 by author) 3. "Feroza" by Anita Baldwin (orchestral score c. 1927 by author) 4. "Dream Love" by Anita Baldwin (orchestral score c. 1927 by author) 5. "Chinese Lullaby"…
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1. "Yaller Baby" by Anita Baldwin (orchestral score c. 1927 by author)
2. "Omar Khayyam" by Anita Baldwin (orchestral score c. 1927 by author)
3. "Feroza" by Anita Baldwin (orchestral score c. 1927 by author)
4. "Dream Love" by Anita Baldwin (orchestral score c. 1927 by author)
5. "Chinese Lullaby" by Anita Baldwin (orchestral score c. 1927 by author)
6. "La Boca de Pepita" by Anita Baldwin (orchestral score c. 1927 by author)
7. "Songs" by Anita Baldwin [Contents: Lullaby; Song of Khan Zada; Tell de Lawd I'm Comin'; Yaller Baby] (songs c. 1898 by author)
8. "Songs" by Anita Baldwin [Contents: Chant of Freedom; Chinese Lullaby; Corn-Grinding Song; Desolation; Dream Love; Faiz Alla; Feroza; Hindoo Lament; In a Dream; Indian Slumber Song; La Boca de Pepita; Lament (ballad); Lolita (Meixcan waltz song); Lost Love; Mandalay; My Little Doll; Omar Khayyam; Pepita (Spanish waltz song); The Piper's Song; the Pipes of Pan; Quest and Answer; A Song: the Song of Death; Spanish Drinking Song: the Spinning Song; Thy Love: Tears; Turkish Love Song; When Love is Over] (songs various dates).
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Baldwin, Anita-Red Star Society

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1. Three pages copied from the 1917 souvenir program in honor of Anita Baldwin at the Shrine Auditorium June 9, 1917. Original is in the Anita Baldwin file at the Southwest Museum. 2. "Work of Humane Societies." Animal Heroes of the Great War by Ernest Harold Baynes, no date. 3. "For the Red St…
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1. Three pages copied from the 1917 souvenir program in honor of Anita Baldwin at the Shrine Auditorium June 9, 1917. Original is in the Anita Baldwin file at the Southwest Museum.
2. "Work of Humane Societies." Animal Heroes of the Great War by Ernest Harold Baynes, no date.
3. "For the Red Star." Article on benefit given by Anita Baldwin. Source unknown, circa 1917.
4. "Entertains Society Actresses." Los Angeles Times, July 24, 1917.
5. "Baldwin Ranch gates to open." Los Angeles Daily Times, May 24, 1917, Part I, page 9.
6. Our four-footed soldiers on battle front and farm. Article by Anita M. Baldwin, Los Angeles Times, December 16, 1917.
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Baldwin, Elias J.- Mines and Mining

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1. "A mountain of gold." Desert, September 1975, pages 34-37. 2. "Gold of Holcomb Valley." Desert, July/August 1967, pages 40-41. 3. Incorporation papers: Baldwin/Johnston Death Valley Mining and Milling Company. Source: Natural History Museum. 4. " Gold Mountain," chapter from Mines of the Sa…
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1. "A mountain of gold." Desert, September 1975, pages 34-37.
2. "Gold of Holcomb Valley." Desert, July/August 1967, pages 40-41.
3. Incorporation papers: Baldwin/Johnston Death Valley Mining and Milling Company. Source: Natural History Museum.
4. " Gold Mountain," chapter from Mines of the San Bernardinos by John W. Robinson. p.37-47
5. "Gold Mountain," chapt. 8 from The San Bernardinos by John W. Robinson. p.65-72
6. The mining aristocracy: social standing of San Francisco's bonanza kings. The ancient feuds of the magnates of the mines--Flood and O'Brien, Fair and Mackey, Morrow and Baldwin ignored in society--Ralston's ruin--the exploits and charities of "Knightly Jim" Keene, New York Times. December 15, 1876.
7. Big Bear Valley: its history, legends & tales by Austin Drake. '49er Centennial Edition, copyright 1949. Elias Jackson "Lucky" Baldwin is named a financier of the Big Bear valley region. He was well known in the Big Bear valley soon after the gold strike of Holcomb. He not only operated Gold Mountain mine, but did extensive prospecting and development work in Van Dusen canyon in an effort to get a water supply which could be used at the mine. Page 8.
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