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American Red Cross

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Contents: 1. "Red Cross backed by concerned community." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978, supplement news clip. 2. "Red Cross to have new building?" Arcadia Tribune, March 25, 1979, news clip p.A-1. 3. "Your local Red Cross chapter in action." Pasadena Star News, June 1981, advertising supplement. …

Contents: 1. "Red Cross backed by concerned community." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978, supplement news clip.; 2. "Red Cross to have new building?" Arcadia Tribune, March 25, 1979, news clip p.A-1.; 3. "Your local Red Cross chapter in action." Pasadena Star News, June 1981, advertising supplement. Includes architect's drawing of new building planned.; 4. "Citizen of the Year - Evie Barrett." Arcadia Highlander, June 11, 1986, p.2, photo.; 5. Arcadia Chapter Newsletter, July 1991.; 6. Arcadia Chapter Newsletter, February 1994.; 7. Octoberfest Fund Raiser invitation, October 10, 1994.; 8. Highlights of Arcadia Red Cross History, Sierra Madre News, June 22, 1995, p. 9. by Dorothy Denne.

Subjects: American Red Cross

Item ID: 5AF

Collection: Subject Files

Postal Service

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Contents: 1. Request for Post Office 1888. copy of official request. January 23, 1888. 2. Request for enlarged facilities, 1918. copy of official request February 4, 1918. 3. Request for better facilities, 1937. copy of official request July 27, 1937. 4. Request for improved and enlarged facilities,…

Contents: 1. Request for Post Office 1888. copy of official request. January 23, 1888.; 2. Request for enlarged facilities, 1918. copy of official request February 4, 1918.; 3. Request for better facilities, 1937. copy of official request July 27, 1937.; 4. Request for improved and enlarged facilities, 1949. copy of official request February 21, 1949.; 5. Arcadia Post Office remains in Sanborn block next 10 years. news clip March 29, 1929.; 6. Post Office now in commodious new quarters. news clip, circa 1930.; 7. Brief history of Post Office and list of Postmasters. copy.; 8. Post Office serves many patrons. Arcadia Tribune 1934.; 9. Record of calendar year postal receipts. copy of Post Office original, 1921-1977.; 10. Ask Department for rural route. Arcadia Journal June 21, 1919.; 11. City postal service chronicles years of hard times, hard work. Arcadia Tribune August 31, 1978.; 12. Copy of letter to Dick Vasquez from James I. Bailiff, Postmaster. July 23, 1963.; 13. There has been a Post Office established at Arcadia. Hand copied news clip from Sierra Madre Vista, April 14, 1888.; 14. Arcadia Post Office established February 29, 1888. Hand copied notes from Arcadia Postmaster August 19, 1976.; 15. Dale Perry has been named Arcadia Postmaster, succeeding Ed Newman, who recently retired. Arcadia Tribune February 7, 1980.; 16. Post Office to remain in present building. copy of clipping loaned by Phyllis and Bob Walker from Arcadia News January 25, 1929.; 17. New Arcadia Post Office Dedication. Program of ceremonies, March 24, 1962.; 18. The servants of the people. San Gabriel Valley Digest April 1930.; 19. photocopied page from History of California Post Offices listing Arcadia with date and first postmaster.

Subjects: Postal Service

Item ID: 176AF

Collection: Subject Files

Baldwin, Anita-Red Star Society

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Contents: 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…

Contents: 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.

Subjects: Baldwin, Anita-Red Star Society

Item ID: 20AF

Collection: Subject Files

Post Office

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Artist: Edna Lenz

Description: First Charter Oak Post Office -- This 10' x 12' building, which served for many years as a post office, (known as "the Federal Building"), was moved from its original location by a real estate company that used it as an office.

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Artist: Edna Lenz

Description: First Charter Oak Post Office -- This 10' x 12' building, which served for many years as a post office, (known as "the Federal Building"), was moved from its original location by a real estate company that used it as an office.

Item ID: 24L

Collection: Paintings

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Library-Special Services

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Contents: 1. "Arcadia Public Library courier service." Arcadia Tribune, January 18, 1970. 2. "Book deliveries available for sick." News Post, October 14, 1970. 3. "Library facility provided for Friendship Club use." News clip, circa 1973. 4. "Library Friends serve shut-in patrons with courier program." Arcad…

Contents: 1. "Arcadia Public Library courier service." Arcadia Tribune, January 18, 1970.; 2. "Book deliveries available for sick." News Post, October 14, 1970.; 3. "Library facility provided for Friendship Club use." News clip, circa 1973.; 4. "Library Friends serve shut-in patrons with courier program." Arcadia Tribune, February 1977.; 5. "Library courier program aids shut-ins with books." News clip, February 1977.; 6. "The history of our calendar." News photo, February 1977.; 7. "Public Library services to the aging." Questionnaire filled out by Arcadia Public Library to Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan.; 8. Survey of public library services available to homebound. California State Library, 1967.; 9. "New programs move library to patients." Arcadia Tribune, January 22, 1967.; 10. "Arcadia book services brighten patients' days." Pasadena Independent, March 1, 1967.; 11. Arcadia Public Library flyer announcing services for people with special needs." December 1997.

Subjects: Library-Special Services

Item ID: 146AF

Collection: Subject Files

American Revolution Bicentennial

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Contents: 1. "Arcadia's bicentennial seal design is chosen." Undated news clip, circa February 1976. 2. Arcadia bicentennial seal. (Two seals in envelope) 3. "April arrival date confirmed for Armed Forces 'Caravan'." Undated news clip, circa March 1976. 4. Arcadia Bicentennial Commission (List of membe…

Contents: 1. "Arcadia's bicentennial seal design is chosen." Undated news clip, circa February 1976.; 2. Arcadia bicentennial seal. (Two seals in envelope); 3. "April arrival date confirmed for Armed Forces 'Caravan'." Undated news clip, circa March 1976.; 4. Arcadia Bicentennial Commission (List of members)

Subjects: American Revolution Bicentennial

Item ID: 6AF

Collection: Subject Files

American Association of University Women (AAUW) - Arcadia Branch Collection

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Start Date: 1950

End Date: 2016

Contents: American Association of University Women (AAUW)-Arcadia Branch Collection, 1950-2000s The Arcadia branch of AAUW was founded in 1950 and disbanded in 2016. First of three boxes. Chronological Folders 1950-2000s AAUW Bulletin (newsletter), Arcadia Branch 1950-1971 (various months and missing years)…

Start Date: 1950

End Date: 2016

Contents: American Association of University Women (AAUW)-Arcadia Branch Collection, 1950-2000s; The Arcadia branch of AAUW was founded in 1950 and disbanded in 2016. First of three boxes. Chronological Folders 1950-2000s; AAUW Bulletin (newsletter), Arcadia Branch 1950-1971 (various months and missing years) The folder for each fiscal year (July through June) 1972-2000, may contain the following items (some items and months may be missing): Bulletin (newsletter) Membership directory Annual report Installation program pamphlet Newsletters AAUW Arcadia Jan 2009-May/June 2015 AAUW Arcadia Branch membership directories 2001-2004; Misc. booklets-AAUW and other women’s organizations; Misc. news clippings

Subjects: American Association of University Women (AAUW)

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 110A

Shelf Number: Shelf H25

Item ID: 420AF

Collection: Subject Files

American Association of University Women (AAUW)Arcadia Branch Collection

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Contents: American Association of University Women (AAUW)-Arcadia Branch Collection, 1950-2000s. The Arcadia branch of AAUW was founded in 1950 and disbanded in 2016. Second of three boxes. Subject Files: AAUW Pamphlets AAUW Related Articles Branch Audits Branch Awards Budgets Correspondence Festive Fair Fu…

Contents: American Association of University Women (AAUW)-Arcadia Branch Collection, 1950-2000s. The Arcadia branch of AAUW was founded in 1950 and disbanded in 2016. Second of three boxes. Subject Files: AAUW Pamphlets AAUW Related Articles Branch Audits Branch Awards Budgets Correspondence Festive Fair Fundraisers Historian Reports International Federation of University Women Los Angeles District Los Angeles Olympics: EFP Fundraising Project Meeting Sites Membership Membership Surveys Minutes (3 files) Museum Site President’s File (2 files) President’s Mailing Press Releases 1992-2016 Programs Public Policy Social Issues State Conventions Stationery & Printing (letterhead) Taxes Tech Trek 2001-2016 Treasurer’s Reports Tri-District Conference United Nations Woman of Achievement Women’s Work/Women’s Worth

Subjects: American Association of University Women (AAUW)Arcadia Branch Collection

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 110B

Shelf Number: Shelf H25

Item ID: 421AF

Collection: Subject Files

American Association of University Women (AAUW) - Arcadia Branch Collection

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Contents: This box is missing as of early 2023 (this note written on 4/12/2023). American Association of University Women (AAUW)-Arcadia Branch Collection, 1950-2000s. The Arcadia branch of AAUW was founded in 1950 and disbanded in 2016. Subject Files: 1. Slides, November 1967, Festive Fair Christmas Event …

Contents: This box is missing as of early 2023 (this note written on 4/12/2023). American Association of University Women (AAUW)-Arcadia Branch Collection, 1950-2000s. The Arcadia branch of AAUW was founded in 1950 and disbanded in 2016. Subject Files: 1. Slides, November 1967, Festive Fair Christmas Event at Santa Anita Park 2. Slides, March 1983, Math & Science Career Conference 3. “Power of One Vote” poster, November 3, 1987, AAUW Voter Education Campaign 4. Proclamations from the City of Arcadia a. AAUW Action for Equity Week, March 11, 1980 b. Women’s History Week, February 23, 1982 c. AAUW Week, February 19, 1982 d. AAUW Week, March 9, 1983 e. AAUW Week, March 18, 1984 f. AAUW March 6, 1988 5. Award to the AAUW Arcadia Branch in appreciation for outstanding fundraising in per capita giving for 1980-1981, Given June 22, 1981. 6. Scrapbook of the AAUW-Arcadia Branch, 1967-1968, President Marjorie Thomas (Mrs. Frank Thomas). Includes pictures and news clippings. 7. Sharon Shuster audio cassette tape “Radical thoughts/outrageous acts.” Copyright 1992, 27 minutes. 8. AAUW Arcadia Branch rubber stamp

Subjects: American Association of University Women (AAUW) - Arcadia Branch Collection

Physical Description: Third of three boxes.

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 110C

Shelf Number: Shelf H11

Item ID: 422AF

Collection: Subject Files

Library-Literacy Program

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Contents: 1. Review of Literacy Services in the 1998-1999 Fiscal Year. Information provided by Dena Spanos-Hawkey, August 31, 1999. 2. Memo to the Library Board of Trustees from Kent Ross, City Librarian, on "Report and recommendation for the Library Board to submit for Council approval contracting with S…

Contents: 1. Review of Literacy Services in the 1998-1999 Fiscal Year. Information provided by Dena Spanos-Hawkey, August 31, 1999.; 2. Memo to the Library Board of Trustees from Kent Ross, City Librarian, on "Report and recommendation for the Library Board to submit for Council approval contracting with Spanos-Hawkey, LLC, for Adult Literacy Services." November 16, 2000.; 3. SPARC - Successful Partners Adult Reading Centers, Library literacy services of the Arcadia, Monrovia and South Pasadena Public Libraries. Annual Report 2002.