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Former Arcadia Public Library reference Librarian Patricia Tapscott McAdam, co-author of a definitive history of Arcadia, died of pneumonia May 23, in Escondido. She was 75.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper13990
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 27, 1998
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 27, 1998
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
McAdam, Patricia Tapscott
Item ID
14551AN
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Arcadia-born Ruth Reeder, author of the recently published book, "Lemon-Twist: No Salt Added," will be the featured speaker at the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum on June 10, 1991.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper574
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 30, 1991
Pages
p. B-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 30, 1991
Pages
p. B-1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia authors - Reeder, Ruth
Item ID
574AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Tiny books tell stories in a way all their own. Doris Selmer and Jerome Selmer, avid collectors of miniature books, have just published "The First Museum of Los Angeles," a miniature book about the Southwest Museum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4011
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 14, 1994
Pages
p. H-3 photo
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 14, 1994
Pages
p. H-3 photo
Subjects
Selmer, Doris
Selmer, Jerome
Selmer, Jerry
Item ID
3887AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Monrovia High School students write a book about the school district's history called "The Schools in Our Town", edited by Louise Orbrink.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29263
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 16, 2004
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 16, 2004
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Monrovia School District
The Schools in Our Town
Monrovia
History
Osbrink, Louise
Item ID
29448AN
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Newspaper Index
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Ciji Ware, Arcadia resident, has just published her second book, "Wicked Company."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper145
Newspaper
Star Tribune
Date
November 1, 1992
Pages
p. L-1
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Star Tribune
Date
November 1, 1992
Pages
p. L-1
Subjects
Arcadia authors-Ware, Ciji
Item ID
145AN
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Olga Bicos, 30, an attorney-turned-romance-novelist, has her first book published, entitled "By My Heart Betrayed." With photos.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper563
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 26, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 26, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia authors - Bicos, Olga
Item ID
563AN
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"Visions of Arcadia", the anthology of essays celebrating the city's centennial, will be out in time to be presented at the city's 100th birthday party on August 5. The book was edited by Councilman Gary Kovacic. The printing cost over $15,000.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31529
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 12, 2003
Pages
p. 20
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 12, 2003
Pages
p. 20
Subjects
City of Arcadia - centennial
Essays
Item ID
31725AN
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City Councilman, Gary Kovacic, is asking locals to write about memories of Arcadia. The collection of essays will be published in a book titled "Visions of Arcadia: A Centennial Anthology."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24833
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
Dec. 22, 2002
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
Dec. 22, 2002
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Centennial Celebrations, 2003
Kovacic, Gary
Item ID
25028AN
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Newspaper Index
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Fuller ethics professor Lewis Smedes died at Methodist Hospital in Arcadia on Thursday, Dec. 19th. Dr. Smedes was a pioneer in forgiveness research and the author of more than 15 books.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24834
Newspaper
Los Angeles Times
Date
Dec. 21, 2002 LATimes
Dec. 22, 2002 Star News
Pages
p. B16
Pasadena Star News
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Los Angeles Times
Date
Dec. 21, 2002 LATimes
Dec. 22, 2002 Star News
Pages
p. B16
Pasadena Star News
Subjects
Smedes, Lewis
Item ID
25029AN
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Horse lover and photographer Karen Davis has published a book called "Santa Anita Morning Rhapsody." It is a photographic collection of the Santa Anita Park race track in the early morning.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30129
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 8, 2006
Pages
p. A2
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 8, 2006
Pages
p. A2
Subjects
Davis, Karen
Authors
Books
Photographers
Santa Anita Park -- 2001-2010
Item ID
30316AN
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Newspaper Index
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A schedule and information on the 20th Breeders' Cup is published.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26660
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 25, 2003
Pages
p.C1, C7
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 25, 2003
Pages
p.C1, C7
Subjects
Santa Anita Park - 2001-2010
Breeders' Cup
Item ID
26862AN
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Sharing Arcadia history -- Larry Wilson comments on "Visions of Arcadia: a Centennial Anthology", edited by Gary Kovacic.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26947
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 26, 2003
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 26, 2003
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Centennial Celebrations - 2003
Kovacic, Gary
Item ID
27146AN
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69 year old Win Arn of Arcadia has published his theories on how older people may enjoy their later years through their mental activities and their attitudes in a book titled, "Characteristics of People who Live Long and Enjoy It."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper562
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 23, 1991
Pages
p. A-2
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 23, 1991
Pages
p. A-2
Subjects
Arcadia authors - Arn, Win
Item ID
562AN
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Joseph A. Larafonda, a barber at Perini's Hair Plus, has published a collection of barber jokes.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper22838
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 3, 2002
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 3, 2002
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Humor
Larafonda, Joseph A.
Item ID
23046AN
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Local author Denise Hong and her son Andrew collaborate on a children's book titled "Why I Love My Mom." The book is illustrated by Paul Lopez.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper28230
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News U Section
Date
May 9, 2004
Pages
p. 12
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News U Section
Date
May 9, 2004
Pages
p. 12
Subjects
Arcadia Authors
Hong, Denise
Hong, Andrew
Lopez, Paul
Children's Books
Item ID
28424AN
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Romance novel author Olga Bicos will talk about her first novel, "By My Heart Betrayed" at the Women's Club of Arcadia annual Book Reviews and Author's Luncheon. With photo.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper564
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 5, 1991
Pages
p. A-3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 5, 1991
Pages
p. A-3
Subjects
Arcadia authors - Bicos, Olga
Item ID
564AN
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Sandy Snider, historical curator at the Arboretum of Los Angeles county, has written a book to celebrate the institutions 50th anniversary. "Arboretum Album" is the culmination of years of research.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper11268
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 25, 1997
Pages
p. A-1 w / photo
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 25, 1997
Pages
p. A-1 w / photo
Subjects
Arcadia authors - Snider, Sandy
Item ID
11452AN
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Gloria Horstman, former library board trustee, former columnist for the Pasadena Star News, and reviewer for the Vroman's bookstore newsletter, returns to Arcadia to present a book review program in honor of the city's centennial.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30834
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 16, 2003
Pages
p. 17
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 16, 2003
Pages
p. 17
Subjects
Arcadia Centennial - 1903-2003
Arcadia Public Library Foundation programs
Columnists
Horstman, Gloria - biography
Writers
Item ID
31022AN
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Former Arcadia resident David Thornton has been involved in fundraising for kidney research ever since a rare kidney disease began tormenting him five years ago.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper57
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 5, 1992
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 5, 1992
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Thornton, David
Fundraisers
Item ID
57AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Brian Osier and Mark Thompson, co-owners of Teamates Sporting goods, are organizing a benefit tournament to help the family of Rob Edgell, a West Covina resident who died in May, leaving behind a wife and four children and no life insurance.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper14455
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 3, 1998
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 3, 1998
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Business & Industry - Teamates Sporting Goods
Thompson, Mark
Osier, Brian
Item ID
15012AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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