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Photo of Charles and Billie Eaton, taken at what might have been a 50th wedding anniversary celebration. They are both in formal attire. A 3-tier cake is visible just over Mrs. Eaton's shoulder.

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Date
unknown

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Date
unknown
Subjects
Eaton, Charles B.
Eaton, Billie
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
1381
Collection
Photographs
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Photo of Charles and Billie Eaton at what might have been a 50th wedding anniversary celebration. A 3-tier cake is visible between and behind the Eatons, who are standing in formal attire and holding hands.

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Date
unknown

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Date
unknown
Subjects
Eaton, Charles B.
Eaton, Billie
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
1375
Collection
Photographs
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Photo of Charles and Billie Eaton at what might have been a 50th wedding anniversary celebration. The Eatons are dressed in formal attire, standing behind a 3-tier cake. The Eatons are holding a cake knife and looking toward the camera.

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Date
unknown

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Date
unknown
Subjects
Eaton, Charles B.
Eaton, Billie
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
1376
Collection
Photographs
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Portrait of Doris Selmer in 2005 taken for 50th wedding anniversary. Jerry Selmer and Doris Selmer were longtime members and officers of Friends of the Library.

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Date
2005

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Date
2005
Subjects
Friends of the Library
Friends of the Arcadia Public Library
Selmer, Doris
Physical Description
8.5 x 10 color
ID
2262
Collection
Photographs
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Portrait of Jerry Selmer in 2005 taken for 50th wedding anniversary. Jerry Selmer and Doris Selmer were longtime members and officers of Friends of the Library.

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Date
2005

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Date
2005
Subjects
Friends of the Library
Friends of the Arcadia Public Library
Selmer, Jerry
Physical Description
8.5 x 10 color
ID
2264
Collection
Photographs
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Ethel Baldwin Taylor, daughter of William J. Baldwin. Portrait, full face from bust up.

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Date
unknown

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Date
unknown
Subjects
Taylor, Ethel Baldwin
Baldwin family
Physical Description
8x10 b&w vertical
ID
105
Collection
Photographs
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Photo of Arcadia's 50th Anniversary Ball program cover.

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Date
August 13, 1953

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Date
August 13, 1953
Subjects
Centennial celebrations,etc.-Golden Jubilee, 1953
Physical Description
5x7 b&w
ID
1129
Collection
Photographs
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Photo of Chamber of Commerce logo designed for the Golden Anniversary celebration of the City of Arcadia.

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Date
1953

  1 image

Date
1953
Subjects
Centennial celebrations,etc.-Golden Jubilee, 1953
Chamber of Commerce
Physical Description
5x7 b&w
ID
1132
Collection
Photographs
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Photographs of the archaeological investigation at the Hugo Reid Adobe, submitted September 15, 1958 by Edith Taylor-Wallace. These 105 photos were taken by Wallace at the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum and are collected in a white binder in History Room on the desk. Includes floor plan and descriptions. Strictly for reference only, only watermarked images may be distributed, see rules of use in binder.

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Date
1958
Date
1958
Subjects
Archaeology
Hugo Reid Adobe
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Native-American artifacts
Taylor-Wallace, Edith
Physical Description
8.5" x 11" prints
Collection
Photographs
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Department heads pictured in front of City Council Building. L-R: Steve Larson (Personnel); Jim Domney (Library); Jerry Collins (Recreation); Jay Corey (Redevelopment); Steve Bocian (Administrative Assistant); Jerry Gardner (Fire Chief); Bill Woolard (Planning); Bob Berlien (Water); Neal Johnson (Police);Jerry Shuster (Finance); Chester Howard (Public Works); Charles Mitchell (Police Chief); and George Watts (City Manager). Copy 1 acquired March 1982. Copy 2 acquired from Recreation Department November 2013.

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Date
Feb. 1982

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View of Herbert's Cafe from center of Alice Street right at intersection with Santa Anita. (Main fire house for Arcadia is presently located there.) There is a wagon wheel mounted near front. It was owned by Herbert and Catherine Schmidt from 1939-1957. See Arcadia VF-Restaurants, bars, etc. for further information regarding special days and how they were celebrated here.

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Date
c. 1950

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Date
c. 1950
Subjects
Restaurants-Herbert's Cafe
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
843
Collection
Photographs
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Centennial Celebrations, 2003

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Contents
1. Flyer recruiting volunteers for Centennial Commission, 1997. 2. Memo from the City Manager to City Council regarding a report and recommendations to adopt Resolution No. 5995 establishing the Arcadia Centennial Celebration Commission. 3. Brochure offering sponsorship of Centennial flags that …
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1. Flyer recruiting volunteers for Centennial Commission, 1997.
2. Memo from the City Manager to City Council regarding a report and recommendations to adopt Resolution No. 5995 establishing the Arcadia Centennial Celebration Commission.
3. Brochure offering sponsorship of Centennial flags that will be hung on street light poles throughout the City. Flags will cost $125 and proceeds will help fund Arcadia Centennial activities planned for 2003. Application for sponsorship is attached.
4. Contest entry form for drawing to select two children to ride on the Arcadia Centennial Float in the 2003 Rose Parade.
5. Deadline approaching to enter the drawing to select two youngsters to ride on the 2003 Arcadia Rose Float. Gives theme for float, list who will ride on float, and funding. Rules for entry and where applications can be picked up are given. ArcadiaMail Message, October 7, 2002.
6. "Ode to Arcadia," Arcadia Centennial Poetry Contest Rules, Entry Form, and flyer. Sponsored by the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library. March/April 2003.
7. Arcadia float lineup almost complete. Riders on Arcadia's centennial float in the 2003 Tournament of Roses listed. They will ride on a float with the theme of "100 Years of Good Health, Happiness and Prosperity," being built by Phoenix Floats. Arcadia Weekly, November 28-December 4, 2002, p. 16.
8. "Views of Arcadia 2003" calendar created by Arcadia High School Visual Arts Department in collaboration with the Arcadia Centennial Committee in preparation to celebrate the city's 100th year.
9. Arcadia Kicks Off Centennial Year. Includes info. on Lucky Baldwin and a short history of Arcadia. Arcadia Weekly, January 2-8, 2003, p. 1.
10. 2003 Tournament of Roses Rose Parade program and reserved seat ticket. Information on Arcadia's float on page 77. (2nd copy in Box 35)
11. Arcadia float wins Queen's Trophy in the Pasadena 2003 Tournament of Roses parade. Arcadia Weekly, January 9-15, 2003, p. 17.
12. Promotional flyer for Arcadia Centennial gift merchandise. 2003
13. "City of Arcadia 1903-2003" color advertising page celebrating 100 years of excellence. Includes various photos and the centennial logo. San Gabriel Valley Newspaper Group. January 31, 2003.
14. "Arcadia Memories" flyer asking residents to submit memories of Arcadia special events and people to be published in the Arcadia Newsletter, on the City's website and/or in a special Centennial Celebration publication. March 2003.
15. Flyer advertising the March 20, 2003 Centennial program with author John W. Robinson. Presented by The Friends of the Arcadia Public Library.
16. Letter sent to Mr. John Reuter (a.k.a. "Lucky Baldwin") inviting him to his birthday party on Thursday, April 3rd from the Arcadia Public Library Children's Department.
17. Flyer on "Family Night! Celebrate Lucky Baldwin's Birthday!" Thursday, April 3, 2003 in the Cay Mortenson Auditorium at the Arcadia Public Library.
18. Flyer on "Celebrating our Centennial through the eyes of our Sister City, Tripolis, Greece." Grand ball to be held on September 13, 2003 at the Los Angeles County Botanical Gardens.
19. Reduced color copy of the poster advertising the Arcadia Centennial Concert Series, Big Bands Sounds of the Century featuring Jack Lantz and his Orchestra on April 27, 2003, and American History Through Song on May 18, 2003. Original poster (11" x 17") stored in Box #77.
20. An Evening with Arcadia Authors. Arcadia Public Library Foundation presents a special Centennial Celebration Event. Patt Morrison, moderator and Arcadia authors Shau May Yung, Sandy Snider, Meredith Brucker, and Debo Kotun. May 31, 2003. (Two flyers)
21. "Local authors do part to mark city's centennial." A four-author panel moderated by journalist Pat Morrison and including Sandy Snider, Debo Kotun, Meredith Brucker, and Shau May Yung will showcase the city's writing talent at a discussion sponsored by the Arcadia Public Library Foundation. The Sunday Star, March 30, 2003. p. 1.
22. Flyer for the Centennial Bike Ride on Saturday, May 10, 2003 leaving from Fire Station 106.
23. Catalog prepared to identify the work of the participants of the Centennial Celebration Art Show at the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum. May 2003. Program for the Art Show Awards and Reception on May 2, 2003.
24. Flyer for Centennial Family Day on Saturday, May 17, 2003 at the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum. Mervyn's Moving Mission, an educational exhibit-on-the-move will be open at the event.
25. Flyer for Glimpses of Arcadia, Senior Day Camp 2003, Centennial Celebration on Thursday, June 5, 2003 at Arcadia Wilderness Park.
26. Program, ticket and music for "American History Through Song," performed at the Church of the Good Shepherd, May 18, 2003. Music arranged and conducted by Ed Lojeski: "American Tapestry, the Heart of American Folk Music," "Amazing Grace," "My Girl/My Guy," and "God Bless America." (3 programs, 2 tickets, 4 music)
27. Digital photos of American History Through Song, Church of the Good Shepherd, May 18, 2003. (7 pages with captions); Ten additional photos ( in 5 plastic sleeves).
28. Digital photos of Big Bands Sounds of the Century featuring Jack Lantz and his Orchestra held at the Arcadia Community Center, April 27, 2003; and Tickets for the event (two).
29. Invitation to the 100th Birthday Bash! and Lucky Baldwin's Treasure Trail Pre-Registration Form. Tuesday, August 5, 2003. (Two copies). And Happy 100th birthday Arcadia! Tuesday, August 5, 2003 one page list of events.
30. "Ode to Arcadia" Centennial Poetry Contest 2003. Winners - Entry Cover Pages and Poems; Other Cover Pages and Poems; Disqualified Entries Arrived Late 4/9/2003. Stored in BOX 75.
31. Lucky Baldwin Treasure Trail flyer, limerick clues about 15 locations around town with answers, and Lucky Baldwin Buck #7. Lucky Baldwin Buck #7 was given out when scavenger hunt teams figured out the clue which led them to the Arcadia Library History Room - #7 on the list of limericks. Number on each buck matched limerick clue location 1-15 . August 5, 2003.
32. Celebrating Arcadia's Rich Heritage. Officials hold day's worth of events for city's 100th birthday. Pasadena Star News, August 6, 2003, p. A1.
33. Flyer for the City of Arcadia Centennial T-Shirts with various designs showing historical scenes.
34. Flyer for the "Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Centennial Taste Around Arcadia" on Monday, September 8, 2003 at the LA County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens. Funds to benefit the National Childhood Cancer Foundation and Child Care Information Services.
35. Flyer for ordering the book "Visions of Arcadia," bookmarks and program for the unveiling of "Visions of Arcadia: A Centennial Anthology, " edited by Gary Kovacic. Tuesday, August 5, 2003 at the Arcadia Public Library. Program includes information on each of the authors who contributed an essay for the book.
36. Library business envelope stamped with the centennial cancellation for August 5, 2003 from the post office on Wheeler Avenue. Reads: "Arcadia's Centennial Station. 100 Years, A Time for Pride, A Time for Celebration. Arcadia, CA 91007. August 5, 2003." (Two envelopes)
37. "Ode to Arcadia," opinion article written by Mayor Gary A. Kovacic remembering the significant changes in Arcadia over the past 100 years. Pasadena Star News, August 24, 2003, page A16.
38. Arcadia on Parade. Arcadia's centennial float, "100 years of Good Health," rolls along the parade route and the Arcadia High School Apache Marching Band march down Colorado in the Tournament of Roses parade. Sunday Star, January 5, 2003, page. 1
39. "Community of Homes 1903-2003 Centennial" gold medallion. Gift from Wopschall Printing & Promotional Group, Pasadena, CA. Stored in Box #77.
40. "Community of Homes 1903-2003 Centennial" gold Christmas/Holiday ornament. Gift from Wopschall Printing & Promotional Group, Pasadena, CA. Stored in Box #77.
41. Lucky Baldwin Day tote bag. 2003. Stored in Box #77.
42. Mayor / Mayor Pro Tem Rotation Schedule for centennial celebrations, April 16, 2002 through April 20, 2004. Memo dated July 1, 2003.
43. "Resolution number 6351 requesting street name change from Civic Center Drive to Centennial Way," memo dated August 5, 2003 from Don Penman.
44. Time capsule registration form. Includes list of contents of Centennial Time Capsule.
45.Arcadia's Time Capsule Will Not be Buried article by Dorothy Denne. Time capsule is housed in a mahogany chest, housed in Arcadia's historical museum (Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage).
46. Dedication Ceremony Bronze Peacock-Peacock Corner, August 5, 2003. Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum Centennial Mixer, August 5, 2003 one page program.
47. Invitation, program for Centennial Ball, September 13, 2003.
Subjects
Centennial Celebrations, 2003
Item ID
255AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Centennial Celebrations, 2003

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Contents
Centennial Celebrations, 2003. Gold “Community of Homes” 1903-2003 Centennial Medallion; Gold “Community of Homes” 1903-2003 Centennial Christmas/Holiday ornament; Lucky Baldwin Day tote bag, 2003; Arcadia Centennial Concert Series, Big Bands Sounds – April 27, 2003 and American History Through Son…
Contents
Centennial Celebrations, 2003. Gold “Community of Homes” 1903-2003 Centennial Medallion; Gold “Community of Homes” 1903-2003 Centennial Christmas/Holiday ornament; Lucky Baldwin Day tote bag, 2003; Arcadia Centennial Concert Series, Big Bands Sounds – April 27, 2003 and American History Through Song, May 18, 2003 (POSTER); 2003 Summer Concert Series (POSTER)
Subjects
Centennial Celebrations, 2003
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 77
Shelf Number
Shelf B6
Item ID
383AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Group in Tally Ho ready for participation in Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena. They are: first seat:Driver, Ray Steele; next, unidentified; Mrs. Lewis McLean. Second seat, L-R: Mrs. Charles Willey, Mrs. Grant Corby (Babs Ainsworth). Others in Tally Ho but not clearly seen: Mrs. James Griffitts; Mrs. Albert Daniels (Mr. Daniels is standing by rear wheel); Mr. and Mrs. Keith Beanston; Mrs. August Kaskal; and Mrs. Charles Beery.

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Date
January 1, 1935

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Date
January 1, 1935
Subjects
Tournament of Roses-Floats-1935
Steele, Ray
McLean, Mollie
Willey, Mrs. Charles
Corby, Babs Ainswirth
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
1071
Collection
Photographs
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Arcadia Public Library Board meeting. Left to right: Mrs. Herman Snider, Chair; Mr. J.L. Young; Mr. Dexter Jones; Mrs. Herbert Opel; and Mrs. Gene Gregg. Standing is Grace Clark, City Librarian.

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Date
c.1956

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Date
c.1956
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library Board of Trustees
Snider, Mrs. Herman
Young, J.L.
Jones, Dexter
Opel, Mrs. Herbert
Gregg, Gene
Clark, Grace
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
345
Collection
Photographs
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Vi Chaffers Mahr at the wheel of convertible decorated for Arcadia Public Library's entry in Arcadia's 50th birthday parade.

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Date
August 1953

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Date
August 1953
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library-1930-1959
Chaffers, Vi
Physical Description
3x5 b&w vertical
ID
313
Collection
Photographs
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Centennial Celebrations (Golden Jubilee, 1953)

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Contents
1. Chamber of Commerce - Arcadia, California. 1903-1953 Golden Anniversary decal. Two copies. 2. Ticket application to the Golden Anniversary Jubilee Birthday Ball, August 13, 1953. 3. Ticket for the "Sunday Afternoon Affair", August 16, 1953. 4. Program for the Golden Jubilee Birthday Ball, …
Contents
1. Chamber of Commerce - Arcadia, California. 1903-1953 Golden Anniversary decal. Two copies.
2. Ticket application to the Golden Anniversary Jubilee Birthday Ball, August 13, 1953.
3. Ticket for the "Sunday Afternoon Affair", August 16, 1953.
4. Program for the Golden Jubilee Birthday Ball, August 13, 1953.
5. Information sheet regarding the Arcadia Tribune Golden Jubilee edition.
6. "Golden time just passed." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1953.
7. Participation award ribbon, August 15, 1953.
8. Letters thanking participants of the Golden Jubilee Festival, 1953.
9. "Sunny Lundberg crowned queen of Arcadia's Golden Jubilee Festival." Arcadia Tribune, August 13, 1953, page 9.
Subjects
Centennial Celebrations (Golden Jubilee, 1953)
Item ID
44AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Centennial Celebrations (Diamond Jubilee, 1978)

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Contents
1. "$10,000 approved for Diamond Jubilee." Arcadia Tribune, February 26, 1978. 2. "Parade shapes up." Arcadia Tribune, June 1, 1978. 3. Diamond Jubilee symbol, 2 copies. 4. "Food, music, fun at the Peacock Faire." Arcadia Tribune, July 6, 1978. 5. Program for Special Commendation Ceremony, Jul…
Contents
1. "$10,000 approved for Diamond Jubilee." Arcadia Tribune, February 26, 1978.
2. "Parade shapes up." Arcadia Tribune, June 1, 1978.
3. Diamond Jubilee symbol, 2 copies.
4. "Food, music, fun at the Peacock Faire." Arcadia Tribune, July 6, 1978.
5. Program for Special Commendation Ceremony, July 16, 1978.
6. Foothill Intercity Newspapers ARCADIA DIAMOND JUBILEE SOUVENIR EDITION. 46 page special edition, tabloid style.
7. "Anniversary reminds Arcadia of roots." Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley Section, September 24, 1978, with photos.
8. "Variety of events to mark Arcadia's anniversary fete." News clip, September 24, 1978.
9. "Arcadia Diamond Jubilee celebration set." Highlander, September 27, 1978.
10. "City gets ready for Diamond Jubilee." Arcadia Tribune, September 24, 1978.
11. "Celebration unites yesterday/today." Arcadia Tribune, September 28, 1978.
12. "Arcadia's Diamond Jubilee events." West Arcadia Hub Shopper, September 27, 1978.
13. Invitations, place card, ball program for Centennial Ball, September 30, 1978.
14. "Diamond Jubilee: happy mixture." Arcadia Tribune, October 5, 1978, two pages of photos.
15. Information on the Sm. Barton family entry in the Arcadia Diamond Jubilee parade, September 30, 1978.
16. Articles on the Diamond Jubilee from the Arcadia Tribune.
17. "Arcadia's 75 years chronicled at library." Better Living, August 1, 1978, page 3.
18. Notes of the library exhibit held August 9, 1978, for the Centennial Celebration Diamond Jubilee.
19. "Arcadia, California 1903-1978." (The Story of Arcadia, California by Richard Miller.) Dedicated to the people of Arcadia by Home Federal Savings and Loan Association. Arcadia Diamond Jubilee, 1903-1978. Booklet which includes photos from the Arcadia Public Library History Room.
Subjects
Centennial Celebrations (Diamond Jubilee, 1978)
Item ID
45AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Scrapbook of Arcadia Centennial Celebrations, 2003

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Contents
Scrapbook of Arcadia Centennial Celebrations. 2003. Includes clippings, photos, and a VHS video tape labeled “Centennial Yearbook.” See also VF “Centennial Celebrations, 2003.”
Contents
Scrapbook of Arcadia Centennial Celebrations. 2003. Includes clippings, photos, and a VHS video tape labeled “Centennial Yearbook.” See also VF “Centennial Celebrations, 2003.”
Subjects
Scrapbook of Arcadia Centennial Celebrations, 2003
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 107
Shelf Number
Shelf H5
Item ID
417AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Mr. William Kuyper and Mrs. Cleo Kuyper shown to left with Councilman Charles Gilb and Mrs. Ruth Gilb on right at Diamond Jubilee Ball.

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Date
September 30, 1978

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Date
September 30, 1978
Subjects
Centennial celebrations,etc.-Diamond Jubilee,1978-Ball
City Council-1970-1979-Gilb, Charles
Gilb, Ruth
Kuyper, William
Kuyper, Cleo
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
760
Collection
Photographs
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