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1. "Arcadia Community Church." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930.

2. "Where Arcadia worships (Arcadia Community Church)." News clip, 1933.

3. "His excellency blesses (Holy Angels)." News clip, no date.

4. Program "Arcadia Presbyterian Church, a service of dedication." September 23, 1962 and brochure "The new Arcadia Presbyterian Church" including description of church and photos. Program and 2 copies of brochure in same envelope.

5. "New church rising (First Church of Christ Scientist)." Arcadia Tribune, July 9, 1967.

6. "40th Anniversary - Arcadia Presbyterian Church." 1954 commemorative brochure.

7. Arcadia Presbyterian Church - 60th anniversary, 1974.

8. "60 years and growing." Commemorative brochure on the Arcadia Presbyterian Church, 1974.

9. "The Arcadia Presbyterian." Daily News Post, May 18, 1974.

10. "First Catholic Church." Arcadia Tribune, August 22, 1974.

11. "Arcadia Church now." Arcadia Tribune, May 16, 1974.

12. "Old Latin mass said." Los Angeles Times, July 9, 1977, Part 1, page 29.

13. "Temple Shaarei Tikvah." Typed information sheet, no date.

14. "Church of the Good Shepherd." Brochure to promote financing, 1948.

15. "Lutheran Church 40th Anniversary Celebration." Brochure, June 25, 1978.

16. "City churches traced to 1906." Arcadia Tribune, August 24, 1978.

17. "Parish dedicated to 'Holy Angels'." Arcadia Tribune Supplement, September 14, 1978.

18. "Jewish center dream to come true Sunday (Foothill Jewish Temple). News clip circa May 11, 1965.

19. "We would be building - the master plan for the Church of the Good Shepherd." Brochure, May 1951.

20. "Holy Angels Catholic Church started in railroad packing shed 12 years ago." Arcadia Tribune, December 18, 1947, page 16.

21. Church of the Good Shepherd (Methodist) brochure circa 1993.

22. "Arcadia Community Church." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1934, page A3.

23. "Brief History of the Church of the Holy Angels in Arcadia, CA." Church Directory, 1935-1985.

24. "Lenten Pathways." Lenten Daily Devotionals of the Church of the Good Shepherd, February and March 1989.

25. "Holy Angels Church started in railroad shed 12 years ago." Arcadia Tribune, December 13 or 18, 1947.

26. "Church that started as Sunday School in former saloon faces fine future." Arcadia Community Presbyterian .

27. Arcadia hill once scene of moving Easter worship; cross now windfall. Arcadia Tribune. April 6, 1947. n.p.

28. Arcadia Presbyterian Church Directory, 1969. Church located at First and Alice Streets.

29. Arcadia Presbyterian Church Christmas card showing the sanctuary on front of card. c. 1959.

30. Postcard invitation to a community open house on Sunday, May 4, 2003 at the new Christian Science Church at 620 South First Avenue. Color drawing of church on front.

31. Church of the Good Shepherd directory, Fall 2003, with artwork by W.R. McNall.

32. Church of the Good Shepherd directory, 1997. United Methodist, 400 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia, CA 91007.

33. Arcadia Presbyterian Church celebrating 100 years--1914 to 2014. Arcadia Weekly, April 3, 2014. The church is located at 121 Alice Street, Arcadia, CA, 91006.

34. Church Directory of Holy Angels Parish: a Roman Catholic Community, 2010-celebrating 75 years of faith.

35. Arcadia Christian School marks its 70th anniversary, by Jonathan Tsou. Arcadia Weekly, September 10, 2015.

36. Church of the Good Shepherd new building plans, undated. Includes minister's message by Thatcher Jordan, "new church school unit," and description of the church architecture of the new church building as "English Country style," in keeping with the present buildings and Gothic lines. Seating will fit 758.

37. History of The Santa Anita Church, 226 West Colorado Boulevard, Arcadia, CA 91007. Retrieved from website santaanitachurch.org on May 11, 2019.

38. History of Arcadia Congregational Church, 2706 S. Santa Anita Avenue. Retrieved from website arcadiaucc.org on May 11, 2019.

39. History of Church of the Good Shepherd (a United Methodist Church), 400 West Duarte Road, Arcadia, CA 91007. Retrieved from website www.cgsum.org on May 11, 2019.

40. Three pamphlets from Church of the Good Shepherd-Methodist-Arcadia,CA -1) The Challenge of our new Church "Let's look at the budget $81,447." 2) Why a budget? 1952-53 budget of $23,470 3) Church of the Good Shepherd Methodist, 400 West Duarte Road, Questions & Answers about weddings at the church.

41. Two items from Arcadia Presbyteryan Church. 1) One sheet of letterhead Arcadia Presbyterian Church, First Avenue and Alice Street, Office phone DOuglas7-3040, Minister: J. Davis Barnard, Assistant Minister: Arthur Dahlberg, Jr. Secretary: Fern L. Thompson, and Director of Music: Bernard J. Rockwood. 2) Clipper Club Yearbook 1950-Annual Installation Program, January 3, 1950 with officers names and member directory.

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Churches

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2 folders

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1. "Volunteer firemen keep down City fire losses." Arcadia Tribune, 1939.

2. "Volunteer fire department big help." News clip, 1934.

3. "Way back when/colorful past." Arcadia Tribune, undated.

4. "Arcadia fire department early days." Arcadia Tribune, July 16, 1967, three part series.

5. "Fire department has come a long way." Arcadia News Post, February 20, 1969.

6. "Mathematical fire administration." American City, December 1962, pages 80-81.

7. "They're official now." Arcadia Tribune, November 1, 1973.

8. "Technology updating rescue." Arcadia Tribune, August 30, 1973.

9. "Four cities may share their fire calls." Los Angeles Times, August 9, 1973.

10. "Firemen perform many." Arcadia Tribune, January 27, 1974.

11. "Firemen snub final pay offer." Arcadia Tribune, June 30, 1974.

12. "Paramedic program explained." Arcadia Tribune, October 7, 1973.

13. "Emergency medical service." Publication by Arcadia Fire Department, received June 1978.

14. "History and operation." Publication by Arcadia Fire Department, received June 1978.

15. "Organization and working conditions." Publication by Arcadia Fire Department, received June 1978.

16. "Three cities seek funds for joint fire station." Pasadena Star News, August 3, 1978.

17. "Lesson an expensive one for City." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1978.

18. "Margin of safety. A thrifty move." Arcadia Tribune, undated.

19. "Chow time/dead ringer." Arcadia Tribune, undated.

20. Articles in the Sierra Madre News - Arcadia Happenings section regarding Fire Prevention Week October 4-10, 1992, dated October 8, 1992.

21. City of Arcadia Fire Code Findings, May 20, 1992.

22. Invitation from the Arcadia City Council to a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fire Station No. 2, July 6, 1993.

23. Invitation from the Arcadia City Council for the dedication of Fire Station No. 2, April 8, 1994. (MISSING 6/2003)

24. Program from the groundbreaking ceremony for Fire Station No. 2, July 6, 1993.

25. Full page articles on the Arcadia Fire Department in the Sierra Madre News - Arcadia Happenings section, October 7, 1993.

26. Program from the City of Arcadia Fire Station No. 2 dedication, April 8, 1994.

27. Letter and pamphlet from the City of Arcadia Fire Department to Arcadia residents introducing the Voluntary Emergency Medical Subscription Program, circa 1994-1995. Discusses paramedic and ambulance coverage for $42 per year, per household.

28. Memo from the Office of the City Manager to All Employees regarding the appointment of Fire Chief Ken Lavoie, October 24, 1996.

29. "Fire Chief Jerry Gardner retires." Arcadia at a Glance, Fall 1996, page 3.

30. Brochure for the Paramedic Membership Program of the City of Arcadia, circa 1990s.

31. "New Fire Chief appointed (Ken Lavoie)." Arcadia Weekly, October 31, 1996, page 1.

32. Invitation to the Arcadia Fire Department Change of Command Ceremony, November 18, 1996. Incoming Chief: Ken Lavoie. Outgoing Chief: Gerald R. Garner.

33. Program from the Change of Command Ceremony, November 18, 1996. (two copies)

34. "Fire fighters donate puppet theater to library." Arcadia Weekly, January 13, 1997, page 2.

35. "Arcadia Firefighters' Association join others in community project." Arcadia Weekly, January 16, 1997, page 3.

36. "City of Arcadia Neighborhood Emergency Action Teams (N.E.A.T.) Program." Disaster preparedness pamphlet presented by the Arcadia Fire and Police Departments, 1996-1997.

37. "Earthquake Preparedness Handbook." by the Arcadia Fire Department, 1996-1997.

38. Program for Retirement Dinner for Fire Chief Kenneth Lavoie, dated April 11, 1998.

39. Press release from the Office of the City Manager regarding the appointment of David R. Lugo, Jr. to the position of Fire Chief. April 1, 2002.

40. Arcadia Fire Department Strategic Plan 2001. 49 page booklet with photos included. Developed July 2001.

41. Invitation from the Arcadia Fire Department and Arcadia Firefighters' Association to the Arcadia Fire Department's First Annual Badge Pinning Ceremony and Luncheon on Thursday, January 23, 2003. Includes list of Honored Guests.

42. Program for the City of Arcadia Fire Department and Arcadia Firefighters' Association First Annual Badge Pinning Ceremony and Luncheon on January 23, 2003.

43. Arcadia Fire Department Annual Report, 2002 and 2006.

44. Retiring Fire Chief David Lugo's letter of appreciation to fellow Arcadia employees, July 18, 2007.

45. "Aloha, Chief Lugo!" Program from retirement dinner honoring David R. Lugo, Jr., Fire Chief. July 19, 2007.

46. Arcadia firefighters honor 7 fallen NYC brothers: service commemorating the 10th anniversary of 9/11 paid special homage to firefighters from AFD's sister station in Brooklyn NY, who died in the terrorist attack. Arcadia Patch, September 11, 2011.

47. City of Arcadia Fire Chief Tony Trabbie to retire April 30. Arcadia Weekly, April 24, 2014, p. 10.

48. Tony L. Trabbie retirement luncheon invitation, April 29, 2014.

49. Kurt Norwood named new fire chief for Arcadia, Arcadia Weekly, May 1, 2014.

50. Arcadia Fire Department adds three to its ranks in annual pinning ceremony (Christopher Paladino, Nik Pheng, Chen Suen), The Sunday Star, February 6, 2005.

51. Firefighters enlist in READ, the Arcadia Public Library's literacy poster campaign (Captain Mike Stratton, Don Smith), The Sunday Star, February 6, 2005.

52. Several articles on Arcadia fire chiefs. Ken Lavoie, Arcadia Weekly, October 31, 1996. Arcadia's interim fire chief Jim Reed examines county proposal, Sierra Madre News, May 21, 1998. City has new fire chief Pete Bonano, Arcadia Weekly, July 1, 1999. New fire chief Bonano always wanted to be a fireman, Arcadia Weekly, July 29, 1999. Arcadia has new fire chief David R. Lugo, Arcadia Weekly, April 4, 2002. Arcadia prepared for fire season-chief David R. Lugo, Jr, Arcadia Weekly, May 23, 2002. City of Arcadia fire chief Tony Trabbie to retire April 30, Arcadia Weekly, April 24, 2014. Fire chief Kurt Norwood announces retirement, Arcadia Weekly, June 26, 2016 and Monrovia Views News, June 18, 2016. Farewell to the chief Kurt Norwood, Arcadia Weekly, June 30, 2016, Chief Michael E. Lang is the new Arcadia Fire Chief, Arcadia Weekly, July 7, 2016.

53. Arcadia appoints Deputy Chief Barry Spriggs as Fire Chief. Spriggs is a 27-year veteran of the Arcadia Fire Department. He will succeed Fire Chief Michael Lang, who is leaving Arcadia Fire Departmen to serve as Fire Chief for the City of Manhattan Beach. Mountain Views News, p. 6, June 5, 2021.

54. Arcadia Fire Department Annual Reports one sheet, double-sided. 2019 Annual Report, includes Arcadia Fire Department 2019 Information Sheet, one sheet, detailing various fire department statistics. 2020 Annual Report. 2021 Annual Report.

55. Chen Suen Becomes the First Asian American Fire Chief in Arcadia. Assuming the reins from former chief Barry Spriggs who retired November 8 after 29 years of service. Pasadena Star News, November 15, 2022.

56. Sound the Alarm! Flyer announcing celebration on November 7, 2022 of retirement of Fire Chief Barry Spriggs after 29 years of service with Arcadia Fire Department.

57. Arcadia Fire Department launches new ambulance service. In addition to a new "Basic Life Support" ambulance, seven new ambulance operators were hired. Arcadia Weekly, p. 31, March 14, 2024. Includes official news release issued March 7, 2024 and color photo of seven new ambulance operators alongside Fire Chief Chen Suen.

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Fire Department

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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office. Acquired 2009. Arcadia H S Band Trip to Washington DC 1957 Arcadia-Monrovia Cab Co. 1954-56 SGV Cab Co Arcadia Publishing Co. Child Care at 12 and 16 W. Huntington Arcadia Small Animal Hospital - Lee H. Darrow Arcadia Wash E Branch US Army C/E Relocation Agreement Bicentennial Commission 1976 Census 1970 City Council Newsletter Jan 1984-85 City Parks: Eisenhower Park, Golden West Park, Fairview Av. Original Discussions Concerning CRA (Chicago Park) C R A Hearings (Arcadia Redevelopment Agency, Proposed Redevelopment Plan for Central Redevelopment Project, July 1973) CRA-Newspaper Clippings CRA-Correspondence from Citizens Detective Agency Mildred E. Carr 1150 W. Colorado Bl. EATONS (OLD) 1150 W. Colorado Bl. Eaton Property (Proposed Townhouse Development) 1130-1150 Colorado Eaton Property Residential & Commercial Old Thrifty Site Robert Donaldson (65 E. Huntington Dr.) First & Huntington (Thrifty Drug Store) (55, 59, 65 E. Huntington Dr). Hare Krishna Hare Krishna (News clipping testimony) Completed 6/30/1980 (2 folders)

Subjects

Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office

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Basement

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Box 106A

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Shelf H24

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415AF

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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office. Acquired 2009. Land Purchase – Duarte & Santa Anita De Lance P B Library Board (Book) – The Last Temptation of Christ Newcastle Park – 143 W. Colorado Blvd. Old Library Use (1st & Wheeler) Agreement Pacific Telephone Co. C 609 Park (Acquisition) 302 S. 2nd Av. Park – Sixth & Longden Avenues Private Investigator Sheehan, Earl Sunday Racing Sunday Racing: Newspaper Clipping Poll Results Sunday Racing: Pro and Con Correspondence Scientology (J. Michael Smith) Solicitation – Polk Co. City Directory Stables Tax Reform Committee (see also “Jarvis Initiative 6-6-78” file) Jarvis Initiative 6-6-78 Proposition “13” (see also “Tax Reform Committee” file) Unification Church (Moonies) Westerner Motel

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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office

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Basement

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Box 106B

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Shelf H24

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416AF

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1. City of Arcadia brochure regarding Fire Suppression District, 1997.

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Elections - Fire Suppression District, 1997

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