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Chamber of Commerce - Arcadia Board of Trade and Arcadia Chamber of Commerce

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Chamber of Commerce. Minutes of Arcadia Board of Trade and Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. April 1914 to December 1926. 1 ledger
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Chamber of Commerce. Minutes of Arcadia Board of Trade and Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. April 1914 to December 1926. 1 ledger
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Chamber of Commerce - Arcadia Board of Trade and Arcadia Chamber of Commerce
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 80
Shelf Number
Shelf B6
Item ID
386AF
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Subject Files
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Chamber of Commerce

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1. "It's good to do business." Chamber of Commerce brochure, 1973-1974. 2. "Chamber Services." Chamber of Commerce brochure, no date. 3. "Arcadia Chamber of Commerce provides." Chamber of Commerce publication, no date. 4. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Annual Report, 1973. 5. Arcadia Chamber of C…
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1. "It's good to do business." Chamber of Commerce brochure, 1973-1974.
2. "Chamber Services." Chamber of Commerce brochure, no date.
3. "Arcadia Chamber of Commerce provides." Chamber of Commerce publication, no date.
4. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Annual Report, 1973.
5. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Annual Report, 1974.
6. "Business-consumer relations code." Chamber of Commerce, October 1970.
7. "Sierra Madre, Arcadia Chamber." News clip, January 17, 1974.
8. "Chamber of Commerce keeps city on map." Arcadia Tribune, September 15, 1977.
9. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce city contract, June 30, 1978. 12 pages.
10. "Upcoming Chamber programs." Letter to Chamber members, June 1978.
11. "Chamber owes its beginning to the enterprise of women." Arcadia Tribune, September 21, 1978, page A-1.
12. Constitution and by-laws of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, 1955.
13. "Arcadians travel by train for Chamber event." Arcadia Tribune, April 5, 1979.
14. "Chamber's Jim Clarke - a man on the run." Arcadia Tribune, April 29, 1979, page A-1.
15. Copy of official incorporation papers certified by California Secretary of State, July 16, 1934.
16. "Arcadia Chamber of Commerce." Brochure listing services, 1981.
17. "City and Chamber" by Clint Lyons. Arcadia Highlander, March 1984, page 1.
18. " 'Kel' keeps a bright outlook as executive vice president (Kelvin Mason)." Arcadia Highlander, March 26, 1986, page 16.
19. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce invitation to 80th Annual Installation of Officers Dinner, Saturday, March 26, 1994.
20. "Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors." Highlander, March 26, 1986.
21. Memo to the Mayor and City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency from Don Penman on Agreement for Services with the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. Dated July 1, 2003. Attachments include the Chamber of Commerce Performance Report - FY 2002-2003, Scope of Services Projection Report - FY 2003-2004, Budget 2003-2004, Agreement for Services, FY 2003-2004, Services Provided by the Chamber of Commerce for the City, FY 2001-2002.
22. Letter announcing that the Arcadia and Monrovia Chambers of Commerce have formed a partnership with Core Media Group to have their newsletters published and expanded as a marketing and advertising tool for Chamber members' businesses or services. January 9, 2004.
23. Minutes of Arcadia Board of Trade and Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, April 1914 to December 1926. 1 ledger. Filed in Arcadia History Box #80.
24. Invitation and reservation card to celebration of 40th anniversary of the dedication of the Chamber of Commerce building. Building was dedicated in 1965.
25. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce (75th Year Diamond Jubilee) program from installation of officers and citizen of the year award (Mickey Segal and Lee Segal), April 17, 2009.
26. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Commemorative Chamber History 75th Anniversary, 1934-2009. Diamond Jubilee. Contains history of the Chamber of Commerce, pictures and memories from some former Chamber presidents, complete list of Chamber presidents from 1914-2009.
27. Diamond Jubilee: Chamber celebrates 75 years. With unveiling of a historical marker near the entrance of the post modern building and famous game show host Wink Martindale. The Weekly Star, an edition of the Arcadia Tribune, July 23, 2009; p. 1, 2, 6.
28. Fasching's Car Wash named Chamber/Historical Society "Business Icon," Arcadia Weekly, p. 6, April 11, 2013. George Fasching will receive the coveted Arcadia Business Icon tribute. Fasching's opened in 1977.
29. Taste of Arcadia ticket, September 23, 2013.
30. Iconic "Arcadia" signs that hung over Huntington Drive and Baldwin Avenue in Arcadia in the first half of the 20th century will return on the face of th new bridge being built to carry the Gold Line light rail train over Santa Anita Avenue. February 9, 2014 from www.arcadiasbest.com.
31. Taste of Arcadia and Business Showcase at the Taste program. September 2014.
32. Taste of Arcadia and Business Showcase at the Taste, September 22, 2014.
33. Former palace guard Andrew Gregson is new Arcadia Chamber president. Arcadia Weekly, p. 19, April 2, 2015.
34. San Gabriel Valley Digest, December 1929. See page 6 article "Arcadia, the home of the happy" by Nellie C. Pickard, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce.
35. Two articles - 35A. James Helms Jr. elected president of Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. Jim Clarke, owner of Clarke Directory Publications, Inc. was elected as vice president and president-elect.Carol Libby and Roy Long honored as Citizens of the Year. Arcadia Tribune, March 26, 1978. 35B. Chamber plays 'Day' campaign, mentions Chamber President Robert F. Williams, Dick Day of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Dick McKenzie and Jim Clark (alternately spelled Jim Clarke) of the Arcadia Directory Company. Arcadia Tribune, June 11, 1969.
36. Arcadia: a taste of history looms, Arcadia Weekly, August 30, 2018. History of the Chamber of Commerce Taste of Arcadia event, which began nearly 40 years ago to help raise money for the Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association to build their float. The event was known as the Wine Shed Mixer.
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Chamber of Commerce
Item ID
46AF
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Subject Files
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Chamber of Commerce.

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Chamber of Commerce. Business Hotline. June 1992 – Dec. 1997.
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Chamber of Commerce. Business Hotline. June 1992 – Dec. 1997.
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Chamber of Commerce.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 60A
Shelf Number
Shelf C4
Item ID
372AF
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Subject Files
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Chamber of Commerce.

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Chamber of Commerce. Business Hotline. Jan. 1998 – April 2000. Chamber of Commerce. News and Views. May 2000 – Dec 2004/Jan 2005
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Chamber of Commerce. Business Hotline. Jan. 1998 – April 2000. Chamber of Commerce. News and Views. May 2000 – Dec 2004/Jan 2005
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Chamber of Commerce.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 60B
Shelf Number
Shelf C4
Item ID
373AF
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Subject Files
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Chamber of Commerce.

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Chamber of Commerce. News Bulletin. 1970 – May 1988.
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Chamber of Commerce. News Bulletin. 1970 – May 1988.
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Chamber of Commerce.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 60C
Shelf Number
Shelf C4
Item ID
374AF
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Subject Files
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Chamber of Commerce.

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Chamber of Commerce. News & Views. January 2005-
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Chamber of Commerce. News & Views. January 2005-
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Chamber of Commerce.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 60D
Shelf Number
Shelf C4
Item ID
375AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia Chamber of Commerce.

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Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. Fact Book & Buyers’ Guide. Alternate Title: Arcadia Business Directory. Miscellaneous extra issues. SEE: Arcadia Vertical File – Directories (for full set)
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Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. Fact Book & Buyers’ Guide. Alternate Title: Arcadia Business Directory. Miscellaneous extra issues. SEE: Arcadia Vertical File – Directories (for full set)
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Arcadia Chamber of Commerce.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 52
Shelf Number
Shelf C2
Item ID
363AF
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Subject Files
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Chamber of Commerce-News and Views

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NO TABLE OF CONTENTS. Current Year Only. Formerly Business Hotline. Previous years filed in Arcadia History Box #60A & B.
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NO TABLE OF CONTENTS. Current Year Only. Formerly Business Hotline. Previous years filed in Arcadia History Box #60A & B.
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Chamber of Commerce-News and Views
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47AF
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Chamber of Commerce-News Bulletin

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Filed in Arcadia History Box #60C 1. 1970 2. 1971 3. 1972 4. 1973 5. 1974 6. 1975 7. 1976 8. 1977 9. January 1978 10. February 1978 11. March 1978 12. June 1978 13. August 1978 14. January 1979 15. February 1979 16. March 1979 17. November 1978 18. April 1979 19. May 1979 20. June 1979 21. July 19…
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Filed in Arcadia History Box #60C
1. 1970
2. 1971
3. 1972
4. 1973
5. 1974
6. 1975
7. 1976
8. 1977
9. January 1978
10. February 1978
11. March 1978
12. June 1978
13. August 1978
14. January 1979
15. February 1979
16. March 1979
17. November 1978
18. April 1979
19. May 1979
20. June 1979
21. July 1979
22. August 1979
23. September 1979
24. October 1979
25. November 1979
26. December 1979
27. January 1980
28. February 1980
29. March 1980
30. April 1980
31. May 1980
32. June 1980
33. July 1980
34. September 1980
35. October 1980
36. November 1980
37. December 1980
38. January 1981
39. February 1981
40. March 1981
41. March #2 1981 (probably April)
42. May 1981
43. June 1981
44. July 1981
45. August 1981
46. September 1981
47. October 1981
48. November 1981
49. December 1981
50. January 1982
51. March 1982
52. April 1982
53. May 1982
54. June 1982
55. July 1982
56. August 1982
57. September 1982
58. October 1984
59. May 1988
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Chamber of Commerce-News Bulletin
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48AF
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Covers

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1. Miscellaneous copies of envelopes showing "Santa Anita" address. 2. Photocopy of envelope showing letterhead from Baldwin Hotel in San Francisco, postmarked 1887.
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1. Miscellaneous copies of envelopes showing "Santa Anita" address.
2. Photocopy of envelope showing letterhead from Baldwin Hotel in San Francisco, postmarked 1887.
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Covers
Item ID
73AF
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Biography

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1. "Rites set today for Claire Charles." Arcadia Tribune, June 18, 1969. Originator of household hints. "News columnist dies." Arcadia News Post, June 17, 1969, obituary notice. 2. "Legendary canyon figure (Sedley Peck)." Los Angeles Times, September 5, 1968. 3. "P.C.C. Board President (Bob Con…
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1. "Rites set today for Claire Charles." Arcadia Tribune, June 18, 1969. Originator of household hints. "News columnist dies." Arcadia News Post, June 17, 1969, obituary notice.
2. "Legendary canyon figure (Sedley Peck)." Los Angeles Times, September 5, 1968.
3. "P.C.C. Board President (Bob Considine)." Arcadia Tribune, August 18, 1974.
4. "Arcadia has changed (Egil Hopen)." Arcadia Tribune, March 17, 1974.
5. "Prospector finds rich... (Sedley Peck)" Los Angeles Times, October 25, 1953.
6. "Adventurer, 65 vows (Colonel John Craig)" Los Angeles Times, September 21, 1969.
7. "Arcadia preserves Indian (Chief Frances Sweet Water." News Post, April 11, 1969.
8. "Wesley Davies, manager." Los Angeles Times, June 23, 1965.
9. "No trace of plane lost (Dakin family)." Los Angeles Times, December 26, 1966.
10. "Pride builds library (James R. Harvey, not the banker)." Arcadia Tribune, April 30, 1969.
11. "Arcadia to be home of hall of fame (James R. Harvey)." Arcadia Tribune, August 8, 1969.
12. "Bodies of Dakin family." Los Angeles Times, January 7, 1967.
13. "Leo Meeker services." Arcadia Tribune, January 31, 1974.
14. "Rites set for pioneer (Pearl Strong)." Arcadia Tribune, January 9, 1975.
15. "Homer Black given." Arcadia Tribune, July 1, 1976.
16. "Specialty is snakes (Dr. Jack Wainschel)." Arcadia Tribune, July 29, 1973.
17. "Mrs. Patrick Warren of Los Angeles (Bruce Wetmore)." News Post, January 13, 1970.
18. "Inner, outer activity key (George Retzer)." Arcadia Tribune, January 31, 1974.
19. "At 90 he's still an Olympian (George Retzer)." Los Angeles Times, February 21, 1974.
20. "Hunter enjoys hobby (Philip Burch)."
21. "Nosegay's no more (Bill DeMuth)." Arcadia Tribune, January 31, 1974.
22. "Stadivari secret stalked (Joseph Hammalian)." Los Angeles Times, August 9, 1973.
23. H.A. Unruh
24. Unruh, Hiram Augustus. Copy from Who's Who in the Pacific Southwest.
25. Ainst Mussachia. Notes of J. Kirk.
26. "Roy Knabenshue (1876-1960) King of the Air." Southern California Quarterly, Spring 1972.
27. "Monrovia lowers flags (Julian Fisher)." Pasadena Star News, December 23, 1976.
28. "Mrs. Edna Lenz ... with Julian Fisher." News photo, no date.
29. "Historical landmarks of Black America (John Fisher)." Negro Almanac, page 29.
30. "Arcadia chemistry teacher (George Stapleton)." Los Angeles Times, October 3, 1974.
31. "A nationally known color (Ben Millikan)." Rotary Club of San Marino Bulletin, February 22, 1968.
32. "He climbed a tree for a hobby (Ben Millikan)." Southland Magazine, May 17, 1964.
33. "Retired Navy officer (George Cook)." Los Angeles Times, October 1, 1967.
34. "Friendship catching (Ma Grego)."
35. "The 'hullaballooer' hits the airwaves (Dave Hull)." Arcadia Tribune, February 16, 1978.
36. "Chef mixes education with ... (Raymond G. Marshall)." Arcadia Tribune, January 26, 1978.
37. "Mrs. Claire Charles." Arcadia Journal, December 21, 1949.
38. "California: the good life (Sid Platford)." Arcadia Tribune, April 16, 1978.
39. "Public address tribute to John Longden." Santa Anita Park, March 14, 1966.
40. "Arcadia wins recognition (Cay Mortenson)." Arcadia Tribune, April 21, 1966.
41. Hiram A. Unruh. American Biography and Genealogy, 1913?
42. "Chin to head hospital staff (Dr. James Chin)." Arcadia Tribune, April 15, 1979.
43. "Courage drives Perry on (Richard Perry)." Arcadia Tribune, April 12, 1972.
44. "Volunteers are honored (Otto Mason and Agnes Lessley)." Arcadia Tribune, April 1, 1979.
45. "Designer to speak (Betty Willis)." Arcadia Tribune, April 12, 1979.
46. "Frances Canny goes where she's needed." Arcadia Tribune, March 18, 1979.
47. "John Joseph keeps moving." Arcadia Tribune, March 22, 1979.
48. "Clowning around at age 77 (Marci Minkel)." Arcadia Tribune, March 18, 1979.
49. "New title given to Dirk Zwiebel." Arcadia Tribune, April 12, 1979.
50. "His honor will need his humor (Milton Gelber)." Arcadia Tribune, April 29, 1979.
51. "Former Monrovia journalist dies (Thomas J. Crow)." Arcadia Tribune, November 11, 1979.
52. "Ray McConnell dies Monday at age 63." Arcadia Tribune, October 25, 1979.
53. "Busy life is snuffed out (Hiram A. Unruh)." Los Angeles Times, December 17, 1916, Part II, page 3.
54. "Monrovia resident remembers Lucky Baldwin (Julian Fisher)." News clip, circ 1969/1970.
55. "Historical society will hear talk by pioneer (Jasper N. Teague)." Circa 1929/1930.
56. "Beatrice Prekins, 92: An Arcadia Institution." Arcadia-Temple City Courier, May 1, 1980.
57. Blacks of the West, page 124. Section of blacks at the early Santa Anita Race Track. Copy of page from W. Sherman Savage's book, Huntington Library, 1980. (John Wesley Fisher, Freddy Welch, Isaac Murphy).
58. "Baldwin blacksmith's son reviews history." San Gabriel Valley Tribune, April 19, 1976. (John Isaac Wesley Fisher, Julian Fisher)
59. "Clowning around - Arcadia man chosen for Barnum and Bailey School (Mark Towner)." Pacesetter, September 7, 1983, page 1.
60. "How to talk dirty and influence people: an autobiography." by Lenny Bruce. Page 104 describes when he came to Arcadia to visit his Dad.
61. "Herman Moore, former cafe owner in Monrovia, dies." "Herman Moore, Arcadia leader, passes away." News clips.
62. "Pioneer in Arcadia civic growth dies (Rudolph H. Schwartzkopf)." Arcadia Tribune, April 4, 1975.
63. "Bob Wieland's joy has been in the journey." Arcadia Highlander, December 3, 1986.
64. "Miss America one of seven members of Arcadia's first family - the Hutchins (Colleen Kay Hutchins)." Arcadia Tribune, September 13, 1951.
65. "Indispensable to Miss America (Colleen Kay Hutchins)." Life, September 17, 1951.
66. "Never too old - even at 94 (Don Gladue)." Pasadena Star News, April 23, 1989, page A1.
67. "In Honor of a Grand Couple," as told to Earl W. Kramer by Floyd and Mildred Kingsley on their golden wedding anniversary reception, December 10, 1967.
68. "Local men remember the date of infamy: December 7, 1941 (Fred Asher)." Arcadia Tribune, December 11, 1983.
69. "Moanalua Terrace street signs honor war heroes." Hawaii Navy News, April 12, 1996, stating a new street in Hawaii named Asher Court for Fred Asher.
70. "Arcadia man honored as Pearl Harbor hero (Fred Asher)." Herald Tribune, August 2, 1996, page A2.
71. "He lived to serve the citizens and youth of Arcadia: Dennis Lojeski Field dedicated." Arcadia Weekly, January 16, 1997, page 1.
72. "Celebrating the spirit of giving (Jesse Vanlandingham)." Arcadia Weekly, January 9, 1997, page 10.
73. Local astronaut Steven Lindsey leads Atlantis mission into space. Lindsey's parents, Arden and Lois Lindsey live in Arcadia. Sunday Star, July 15, 2001, p. A1.
74. "In Memory of Jim Hauser." CAMINOS, newsletter of the Arcadia Historical Society. January 2000.
75. "Veteran relives 'day of infamy'." Fred Asher helped to save lives while commanding the destroyer USS Blue during the Pearl Harbor attack, December 7, 1941. Pasadena Star News, December 7, 1997, p. A1.
76. "Reflecting on a scientific pioneer: William D. Kaplan, PhD." City of Hope News, Summer 2003.
77. Jesse Vanlandingham, receives Mayor's Community Service Award, May 1998.
78. Astronaut and "Arcadia native Steve Lindsey to help pilot John Glenn's historic shuttle flight into space," Pasadena Weekly, October 29, 1998.
79. "A Hall of Famer meets a doctor's doctor." The Weekly Star, July 26, 2007. Dr. Vincent Fortanasce is a noted neurologist, bioethicist and author, who has been practicing in Arcadia for thirty years.
80. Part of an article about Julian Fisher, horseshoe maker for Elias J. Baldwin. Story of how Baldwin convinced Julian Fisher to move out west to work for him.
81. Valley veteran (Arthur Del Rey) returns to Hawaii for first time since Pearl Harbor. Pasadena Star News, November 10, 2013.
82. Dorothy Cunningham biography. Two pages. She wrote the social column for Arcadia Tribune (later The Weekly Star, a supplement to Pasadena Star News) for over 20 years. These were given to us by her son Jim Cunningham in July 2015.
83."History came alive at this Arcadia school," published www.pasadenastarnews.com, November 14, 2019, updated November 15, 2019. Joe Pepe Sciarra, 95, of Arcadia was honored at Holy Angels School Veteran's Day assembly on November 12 for his service in the U.S. Army during World War II. Sciarra shared stories of his war days during which he earned two Bronze Stars for courage under fire. Duplicate article: WWII veteran Joe Sciarra makes history come alive. Pasadena Star News, p. 15, November 18, 2019.
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Biography
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35AF
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Plaques, Honors, Awards

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1. City of Arcadia Library Expansion/Renovation Project, November 18, 1996. List of city council members, library board of trustees, city officials, architect, and construction company. 2. City of Arcadia “The Community of Homes” 75th Anniversary 1903-1978, award of honor presented by Peter F. Scha…
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1. City of Arcadia Library Expansion/Renovation Project, November 18, 1996. List of city council members, library board of trustees, city officials, architect, and construction company. 2. City of Arcadia “The Community of Homes” 75th Anniversary 1903-1978, award of honor presented by Peter F. Schabarum, County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors. 3. Arcadia Public Library Dedication, 1996 Expansion/Renovation Project award of honor presented by Michael D. Antonovich (Mayor of the County of Los Angeles), November 18, 1996.
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Plaques, Honors, Awards
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 89
Shelf Number
Shelf C5
Item ID
395AF
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Misc. framed awards and plaques

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Misc. framed awards and plaques including 1) Arcadia Public Library Board of Trustees resolution 50th anniversary of Friends of Arcadia Public Library, May 18, 2006. 2) City of Arcadia proclamation commending Friends of Arcadia Public Library’s 30th annual book sale, May 1, 1988. 3) City of Arcadi…
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Misc. framed awards and plaques including 1) Arcadia Public Library Board of Trustees resolution 50th anniversary of Friends of Arcadia Public Library, May 18, 2006. 2) City of Arcadia proclamation commending Friends of Arcadia Public Library’s 30th annual book sale, May 1, 1988. 3) City of Arcadia Arcadia Beautiful Commission Newcastle Award to Bosko and Dragica Grabovac, Fairview Avenue, May 21, 1996. 4) City of Arcadia award to Kermit Ferguson, Planning Commission 1960-1967. 5) City of Arcadia award to Isabel Orr, Sister City Commission 1966-1967. 6) City of Arcadia award to Sara Sargent for heroic action saving the life of Julie Thinger June 30, 1971.
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Misc. framed awards and plaques
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 121
Shelf Number
Shelf G3
Item ID
434AF
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Architects (Benton, Arthur B.)

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1. Arthur B. Benton, architect of Anoakia. Who Was Who in America, 1943. 2. Arthur B. Benton. Biographical Dictionary of American Architects, p.52; obituary from Architect and Engineer, October 1927, p.108; Benton, Arthur Burnett - "Autobiography", typed biography from the California History fi…
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1. Arthur B. Benton, architect of Anoakia. Who Was Who in America, 1943.
2. Arthur B. Benton. Biographical Dictionary of American Architects, p.52; obituary from Architect and Engineer, October 1927, p.108; Benton, Arthur Burnett - "Autobiography", typed biography from the California History file of the Los Angeles Public Library. Information received from MCLS Reference Service, December 1, 1995.
3. Arthur B. Benton. from: Toward a simpler way of life: the arts and crafts architects of California (1997)
4. Arthur Burnett Benton. History of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties (1922)
5. Benton, Arthur Burnett. Cyclopedia of American Biography, Supplementary Edition (1926)
6. "Arthur B. Benton," from TOWARD A SIMPLER WAY OF LIFE, ed. by Robert Winter.
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Architects (Benton, Arthur B.)
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13AF
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Architects (Kaufmann, Gordon B.)

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1. "Gordon B. Kaufmann, 61 - Famous architect dies (of Santa Anita Park)." Los Angeles Times, November 2, 1949. 2. "Gordon B. Kaufmann." Article from Biographical Dictionary of American Architects (deceased), p.332. 3. MCLS Reference Service memo, September 22, 1992.
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1. "Gordon B. Kaufmann, 61 - Famous architect dies (of Santa Anita Park)." Los Angeles Times, November 2, 1949.
2. "Gordon B. Kaufmann." Article from Biographical Dictionary of American Architects (deceased), p.332.
3. MCLS Reference Service memo, September 22, 1992.
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Architects (Kaufmann, Gordon B.)
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14AF
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Charles B. Eaton Scrapbook

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1. Charles B. Eaton Scrapbook Newspaper Clippings: c. 1930s. Mostly Eaton's Restaurant
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1. Charles B. Eaton Scrapbook Newspaper Clippings: c. 1930s. Mostly Eaton's Restaurant
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Charles B. Eaton Scrapbook
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History Room
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Box 17
Shelf Number
Shelf A5
Item ID
326AF
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Arcadia Public Library. Publicity Newspaper Articles: 1960-1961

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Publicity Newspaper Articles: 1960-1961 in three-ring binder
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Publicity Newspaper Articles: 1960-1961 in three-ring binder
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Arcadia Public Library. Publicity Newspaper Articles: 1960-1961
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Basement
Box Number
Box 022
Shelf Number
Shelf H4
Item ID
463AF
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Arcadia Public Library. Publicity Newspaper Articles: 1958-1959 and 1965

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Publicity Newspaper Articles: 1958-59 and 1965 in two three-ring binders
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Publicity Newspaper Articles: 1958-59 and 1965 in two three-ring binders
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Arcadia Public Library. Publicity Newspaper Articles: 1958-1959 and 1965
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Basement
Box Number
Box 021
Shelf Number
Shelf H4
Item ID
462AF
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Arcadia Public Library Building Specifications, 5 April 1960

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Children's Library Addition, Specifications, 5 November 1962
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Children's Library Addition, Specifications, 5 November 1962
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Arcadia Public Library Building Specifications, 5 April 1960
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Basement
Box Number
Box 008
Shelf Number
Shelf H3
Item ID
453AF
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Personal Narratives (SEE ALSO - Oral History)

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1. "The Santa Anita Rancho." By Percy Bonebrake. Seven pages. 2. "Caminos - Pioneering with the Paynes (Dee M. Payne), 1907-1947." Published by the Arcadia Historical Society. 3. "Tales of Ben Benadum, Parts I, II and III." Arcadia Tribune August 11 and 14, 1968. 4. "From the notebook of Bruce …
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1. "The Santa Anita Rancho." By Percy Bonebrake. Seven pages.
2. "Caminos - Pioneering with the Paynes (Dee M. Payne), 1907-1947." Published by the Arcadia Historical Society.
3. "Tales of Ben Benadum, Parts I, II and III." Arcadia Tribune August 11 and 14, 1968.
4. "From the notebook of Bruce R. Wetmore, Part 1." No date, four pages.
5. "From the notebook of Bruce R. Wetmore, Part 2." No date, six pages.
6. Shiershke, R. M. - Family History. Beginning narration to be supplemented. Received July, 1978.
7. "Reminiscences of boyhood in Arcadia." Arcadia Tribune, September 21, 1978.
8. "Arcadia city father taps old memories (James A. Stoker)." Arcadia Tribune, August 10, 1967. Two copies.
9. "Arcadia 'just growed like little topsy' (R.H. Schwartzkopf)." Pasadena Star News, January 1950.
10. "Arcadian tells lot of history (Tom Hefferon)." Daily News Post, January 4, 1968.
11. "Ray Dorn, a key figure in Arcadia's life style." Arcadia Tribune, August 11, 1971.
12. Personal recollections of Ranelds Haag. Four page letter from Haag to cousin Alice Schrock, December 1982.
13. "R.H. Schwartzkopf: Pioneer Arcadia Developer." Three pages of conversation compiled by Nancy Hutton, while talking with subject, Summer 1954.
14. Personal recollections of Vera Van Houten Van Iwaarden, November 1980.
15. Personal recollections of Laura Kreutzkamp Belden, daughter of Arcadia Santa Fe Railway agent, 1909-1915. Two pages from an interview with Pat McAdam, November 1980.
16. Interview with Gladys Daniels (Mrs. Albert) conducted by Pat McAdam, February 13, 1981.
17. Recollections of Adrian Winkler as told to Pat McAdam, January 1981.
18. Recollections of Grace Cook, daughter of Jim Duff. News article, no date.
19. Miscellaneous recollections of Arcadia residents during the 1920's. One page of excerpts from long oral interviews conducted by high school students. Use proper names indicated on this page to look up other files on these individuals.
20. Background of Carl Ettensperger, owner of a dairy originally on Sixth and Valnett, circa 1920. Information given by his daughter-in-law, May 1981.
21. Anonymous recollections from the 1930's and 1940's.
22. Recollections of Ava Fickling/ Letter written by subject circa 1966-1967 regarding her father's life and work as foreman of the Lucky Baldwin Rancho.
23. Recollections of Harriet Jordan Mooney. Letter written by subject to Pat McAdam, April 7, 1982.
24. Recollections of Reid Greer, December 1981.
25. Letter from Leon F. Case dated November 12, 2000. With computer enhanced pictures from Leon Case's childhood in Arcadia, with some captions: images of Leon Case at Santa Anita Motor Inn, children on horseback, his mother in 1944.
26. Musings by Jerry Selmer, an article from the Friends of the Library newsletter "Among Friends," Feb-Mar 2010, about Santa Anita Park as a 'relocation center' during World War II. Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese.
Subjects
Personal Narratives (SEE ALSO - Oral History)
Item ID
102AF
Collection
Subject Files
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