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Balloon School

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1. "Making charts of air currents." Arcadia Journal, June 21, 1919. 2. "Mercury Flights Through Cloudland (1917)." Advertising brochure for sightseeing flights. One of the attractions was the Balloon School. Copied from the original owned by Sid Platford. 3. "Veteran recalls balloon field." Ar…
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1. "Making charts of air currents." Arcadia Journal, June 21, 1919.
2. "Mercury Flights Through Cloudland (1917)." Advertising brochure for sightseeing flights. One of the attractions was the Balloon School. Copied from the original owned by Sid Platford.
3. "Veteran recalls balloon field." Arcadia Tribune, July 1, 1976, page 1.
4. "Observation balloons ruled air." Arcadia Tribune, August 16, 1973.
5. " 'Eyes of Army' look back." Los Angeles Times, September 30, 1966, Part II, page 1.
6. "Veteran balloon pilots." Arcadia News-Post, September 29, 1966.
7. Goddard correspondence, March 22, 1965
8. "Gasbaggers reunion." Arcadia Tribune, October 2, 1966.
9. "Eyes trained at Arcadia." Branding Iron, December 1962, reprint.
10. "Eyes trained at Arcadia," by J.H. Richardson, in manuscript form.
11. "Ross field wrecking rushed." Copies from Alton Green scrapbook.
12. Balloon School personal account. 5 typed sheet.
13. "C-2 is expected." Arcadia Journal, September 23, 1922.
14. "History of Fort Omaha Balloon School. Copies from Omaha newspaper.
15. "Show Ross Field return secured by Hoeppel." Arcadia Tribune, June 2, 1963.
16. "Balloon corps veterans plan." Arcadia Tribune, September 18, 1966.
17. "Earlier days in Los Angeles, about Woodrow Wilson, carrier pigeon." News clip, April 7, 1974.
18. Corps member Cathcart's letter. June 30, 1964.
19. "Earlier days in Los Angeles, about first all night observation trip." June 1969.
20. Photos showing buildings, hospital, and balloons in the air. Arcadian Observer, December 21, 1918, page 19, 31, 60.
21. "Panorama of our new school." Arcadian Observer, August 3, 1918.
22. "The U.S. Army Balloon School." Arcadian Observer, September 1918, supplement.
23. "Swimming pool and clubhouse." Arcadian Observer, September 1918, supplement.
24. Correspondence from Akron-Summit County Public Library. Letter in reply to Balloon School information request, June 5, 1978.
25. Correspondence from the Department of the Army. Letter in reply to Balloon School information request, June 13, 1978.
26. Correspondence between Donald G. Cathcart and the City of Arcadia, 1964.
27. Completion Report Number 1 covering construction of Army Balloon School, October 1, 1918. 40 pages. Purchased from National Archives in 1978.
28. "Arcadia man recalls ballooning days." (Rudolph C. Shosted) Monrovia Journal, April 11, 1974. (Also in Arcadia Tribune, April 11, 1974, p. A2)
29. "Colonel W.N. Hensley, Jr., commanding." Arcadian Observer, September 1918, page 3.
30. "Airships tracked enemy from Arcadia balloon base." Arcadia Tribune, January 26, 1978.
31. Copies of photos with designation of various sections of base.
32. "Major Max Fleischman." Arcadian Observer, October 5, 1918.
33. "The Arcadia Balloon School, 1918." Western States Jewish Historical Quarterly, October 1980. Photo with lengthy caption.
34. "Ross Field does fadeout." Los Angeles Times, November 15, 1933, Part I , page 6.
35. "Close blind pig at once!" Hensley blind pigs is slang for speak easy or illegal operation, and referred to a need to clean them up if Balloon School is to be here. Arcadia Journal, June 8, 1918.
36. "Arcadia will be aircraft center." Arcadia Journal, September 28, 1918.
37. Correspondence regarding archival holdings on Balloon School in National Archives, June 16, 1978.
38. The first all night observation trip.
39. "Au revoir Col. Hensley." Arcadian Observer, September 1918, page 6.
40. Recollection of Mr. John Milton Huston, stationed here at 21.
41. "The post band." Arcadia Observer, November 9, 1918, page 6.
42. "Balloons re-enter the wars." News clip, October 7, 1951, possibly from an Omaha publication.
43. "Airborne 'elephants' once inhabited Arcadia's skies." Fedco Reporter, May 1988, by J.D. Carroll.
44. "Observer." Arcadian Observer, September 1918, page 19.
45. "New commander in charge of Arcadia." Arcadian Observer, January 4, 1919, page 8.
46. "First American Balloon Officer to die in action." (Lt. Cleo J. Ross) Arcadian Observer, November 2, 1918, page 27.
47. "Two balloon men killed by bomb." Arcadia Journal, September 28, 1918.
48. "Balloon School awaits on order." Arcadia Journal, March 30, 1918.
49. Sample of letterhead stationery from Balloon School.
50. "L.A. Scene - The City then and now." Balloon School/Arcadia County Park. Los Angeles Times, December 20, 1993, page B3.
51. "Officers to have a camp at Arcadia." Temple Times, June 26, 1924.
52. "Pioneer 'Birdman' recalls balloon exploits in Pasadena area." Arcadia man won fame in flying dirigible. Pasadena Star News, March 16, 1952.
53. "Ross Field use known June 1." News clip, May 8, 1929.
54. " Ross Field bill voted by houses." News clip, March 4, 1933.
55. "Ross Field Parks Project near vote by County leaders." Pasadena Star News, May 14, 1933.
56. "Ross Field purchase is urged on Council." News clip, May 18, 1933.
57. "Ross Field planned to become new park as County gets deed." News clip, August 1, 1935.
58. "Ross Field betterment approved." News clip, August 2, 1935.
59. "Ross Field to harbor zeppelin and Ross Field hangar leased as zeppelin assembling center." News clip, no date.
60. "Air planes gather at Ross Field for zeppelin activities." News clip, May 22, 1929. "Pilots will be trained at Ross." News clip, May 22, 1929. "Light tests on way at Ross site." News clip, May 18, 1929.
61. "U.S. returns Ross Field as sports center." News clip, June 11, 1935.
62. "Army School Ross Field Project." News clip, June 24, 1930.
63. "Park agreed at balloon field site." News clip, July 3, 1935.
64. "$55,655 price decision near on Ross Field." News clip, May 17, 1933. "Senate passes Arcadia Bill." Los Angeles Times, 1933.
65. "Set date for zeppelin to take air." News clip, May 28, 1929.
66. "Dirigible's keel laid at Ross." News clip, May 20, 1929.
67. "Group backs Ross Field measure." News clip, January 24, 1933.
68. "Senate passes balloon camp land transfer." News clip, February 10, 1933.
69. 1996 Heritage Calendar by Chino Valley Bank. Includes photos of U.S. Army Balloon Corp station.
70. "Today and yesterday of the Arcadia Balloon School Field." Pasadena Star News, July 4, 1931.
71. Copies of photos of Ray Walters, stationed at the Balloon School. Photo and article regarding the first annual picnic, June 1938.
72. Copy of photo #186.
73. "Army's biggest balloon school coming here." Los Angeles Times, March 13, 1916, Part II, page 1.
74. First draft chapter on Ross Field, by Arcadia resident John Irwin.
75. "Balloon Work Conditions Better, Y.M.C.A. Outpost is Established at Stocker Field, Officers Will Play Ball Tonight at Balloon Camp." Pasadena Star News, July 18, 1918.
76. World War I Heroes Remembered : Cleo J. Ross. Written by Ken Hudnut. (Internet article)
77. California Aviation History : The Army Balloon School, Ross Field, Arcadia, California, by Richard DesChenes. From the California State Military Department, California Military Museum. http:www.militarymuseum.org/BalloonSch.html
78. "Pasadena Public Library does bit for soldiers." Collection of books is provided for the military camp of the Seventh California regiment of guardsmen at Arcadia. Pasadena Star News, May 19, 1917, p. 13.
79. Overseas Army nurse, Grace Thompson, has been assigned to the post hospital at the United States Army Balloon School at Arcadia. Pasadena Star News, May 21, 1919, p. 11
80. "Heads For Camp in City." Thirty officers arrive from Fort Dodge, Iowa to take balloon duty in Arcadia. Many live in Arcadia. Lieutenant Colonel W.N. Hensley will host a dinner for his staff at Hotel Huntington. Pasadena Star News, Monday April 1, 1918.
81. "Tents Erected at Balloon Campsite." Seven tents for thirty men from the United States Army signal corps have been erected on the site of the new balloon station on the Baldwin Ranch in Arcadia. Pasadena Star News, April 4, 1918.
82. "May Give Up Camp Plans." Rumors from Washington say balloon station is not needed, decision will come soon, war department to meet with Los Angeles representatives. Pasadena Star News, April 9, 1918.
83. "Sale of Ross Field is Vetoed." War Department's wire stops sale of Ross Field to any private individual or municipality, government will reserve tract for other training. Pasadena Star News, April 13, 1927.
84. "Fire Plan Revision is Foresters' Job." Forest guards, patrolmen and registrars to complete training at Ross Field in Arcadia before fire season begins. Pasadena Star News clipping April 24, 1929.
85. "Forest fire work to be given trial. Rangers to carry out training program." The annual forest rangers' training school will be in session for two days at Ross Field, Arcadia. Pasadena Star News clipping, April 30, 1929.
86. Gallery Guide to Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum Exhibit, November 2005-January 2006. Exhibit called "War Department, Department of Military Aeronautics, Army Balloon School." Contains history of Balloon School.
87. Named "Ross Field" for Lieutenant Cleo J. Ross, killed in France. The Atlanta Constitution, May 23, 1919.
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City Employees

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1. "Rules and regulations." Booklet on personnel regulations, 1940. 2. City of Arcadia personnel rules, 1956. 3. City of Arcadia personnel rules and regulations, 1961. 4. "Meet the City of Arcadia." Booklet on personnel regulations, 1962. 5. "Meet the City of Arcadia." Booklet on personnel reg…
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1. "Rules and regulations." Booklet on personnel regulations, 1940.
2. City of Arcadia personnel rules, 1956.
3. City of Arcadia personnel rules and regulations, 1961.
4. "Meet the City of Arcadia." Booklet on personnel regulations, 1962.
5. "Meet the City of Arcadia." Booklet on personnel regulations, 1972.
6. "Meet the City of Arcadia." Booklet on personnel regulations, 1975.
7. "Arcadia city workers." Los Angeles Times, August 1, 1971.
8. Employee roster - September 1, 1961.
9. Employee roster - December 3, 1962.
10. Employee roster - November 1965.
11. Employee roster - November 1967.
12. Employee roster - November 1968.
13. Employee roster - December 1969.
14. Employee roster - December 1970.
15. Employee roster - December 1971.
16. Employee roster - November 1972.
17. Employee roster - 1975. (Two copies.)
18. Employee roster - 1976.
19. "Annual Award Dinner." Program from dinner, April 1965.
20. "Council discharges." News clip, June 8, 1934.
21. "Taxpayers league presents." Arcadia Tribune, March 8, 1932.
22. "City employees get $20 pay." News clip, Fall 1950.
23. Employee roster - 1977. (Two copies.)
24. "City Manager, Lyman Cozad, resigns." Newsletter, Fall 1977.
25. "The Arcadia City Council cordially invites." Page from formal invitation.
26. "Lyle Alberg is new City Manager." Arcadia Tribune, November 24, 1977.
27. "City Council appoints Lyle Alberg." Newsletter, Fall 1977.
28. "City officials." City publication, 1968.
29. "Strike hour passes; negotiations continue." News clip, circa 1971.
30. " 'Job action' ruled out by firemen." News clip, circa 1971. (Missing April 1993 )
31. "Discontent over wages may raise temperatures." News clip, undated.
32. "City 'Grants' 3.8% raise - that's it." News clip, undated.
33. "Strike possible Tuesday." News clip, circa 1971.
34. "City public safety forces will remain on jobs." News clip circa 1971.
35. "Arcadia adopts record $6.5 million budget." Arcadia News Post, June 30, 1971.
36. Awards Dinner program, 1978. Six pages.
37. City of Arcadia Employee Handbook, August 1, 1991.
38. Employee roster - 1978.
39. Employee roster - 1979.
40. "Spring Round-Up Dinner Dance honoring City Employees for years of service." Event program, April 2, 1960.
41. "Arcadia City Council Annual Awards Dinner, 1981." Event program.
42. Employee roster - 1980.
43. City Employees Telephone Directory - 1978.
44. City Employees Telephone Directory - 1980.
45. City Employees Telephone Directory - 1985.
46. City Employees Telephone Directory - 1988.
47. Arcadia City Employee Awards Dinner - September 22, 1990.
48. Arcadia City Employee Awards Dinner - October 5, 1991.
49. Arcadia City Employee Awards Dinner - September 26, 1992.
50. "Four councilmen send letter in response to nine mayors (regarding City Manager, George Watts)." Sierra Madre News, July 23, 1992.
51. Notice of Secret Ballot Election from State of California, Department of Industrial Relations, Mediation - Conciliation Service - Teamsters Local 911, January 12, 1995. All employees employed in Confidential/Supervisory/Professional.
52. Memo from Human Resources to General, Confidential, Supervisory, and Professional Employees; subject: Teamsters Local 911, February 2, 1995.
53. "Rick Gomez appointed as Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director." Arcadia AT A Glance, Spring 1995.
54. Memo from William D. Woolard, Acting City Manager to City Council recommending appointment of Jim Dale, Finance Director, as City Manager Pro Tem, dated June 11, 1992.
55. Mayor's Proclamation regarding Employee Appreciation Day, April 15, 1997.
56. Memo from City Manager Bill Kelly to all City Employees detailing reorganization of City Departments. January 25, 1995.
57. "Community Services Director Retires." After 37 years of public service, Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department Director Jerry Collins retires. Arcadia Weekly, January 9-15, 2003, page 16.
58. Arcadian Dave Lewis returns home to lead the Recreation and Community Services Department. City of Arcadia Press Release. February 5, 2003.
59. "Hail to the chief: Arcadia's top firefighter retiring after 34 years." Star Weekly, March 22, 2007, p. 3. Fire Chief David Lugo retires. Biography and photograph.
60. Press release--death of Andy Trocale, former Arcadia Fire Captain, date of death January 23, 2012.
61. Program from funeral memorial service of Andy Trocale, 1959-2012.
62. Press release February 16, 2012. Arcadia names new city manager Dominic Lazzaretto.
63. 2012 City of Arcadia employee holiday party program with list of service award recipients, December 6, 2012.
64. 2013 City of Arcadia employee holiday program with list of service award recipients, December 5, 2013.
65. City of Arcadia develops new model for employee labor negotiations. Mayor Mickey Segal wanted the labor negotiations process to be more efficient, more open, and result in an extended term that would give the City "hard" numbers to use in forecasting the City budget for the next several years. The labor agreements are in place for the next four years. Arcadia Weekly, January 30, 2014.
66. City of Arcadia telephone directory of city departments, department heads, and select employees. January 4, 2013.
67. 2014 City of Arcadia employee holiday program with list of service award recipients, December 11, 2014. Includes library staff Kathy Meacham, Hripsime Pilavjian, and Darlene Bradley.
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City Employees
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City Employees (Duckworth, Donald)

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1. "The Entrepreneurial Gamble." Governing, May 1994. 2. Memo from City Attorney to Mayor and City Council regarding appointment of Donald R. Duckworth as City Manager, August 27, 1992. 3. Minutes of the City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency approving the appoi…
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1. "The Entrepreneurial Gamble." Governing, May 1994.
2. Memo from City Attorney to Mayor and City Council regarding appointment of Donald R. Duckworth as City Manager, August 27, 1992.
3. Minutes of the City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency approving the appointment of Donald Duckworth as City Manager, September 1, 1992.
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City Employees (Duckworth, Donald)
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61AF
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City Employees-Employee Newsletter (Current Year)

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Previous years filed in Arcadia History Box #79 No Table of Contents -- Peacock's Tale (insert with payroll checks)
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Previous years filed in Arcadia History Box #79
No Table of Contents -- Peacock's Tale (insert with payroll checks)
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City Employees-Employee Newsletter (Current Year)
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62AF
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City Employees (Watts, George)

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1. "Watts quits after he is asked to step down." News clip, undated. 2. Open letter to all residents of Arcadia from nine former mayors of the City of Arcadia regarding George Watts termination, May 22, 1992. 3. "City manager search could take months." Arcadia Tribune, May 24, 1992. 4. "Mayors'…
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1. "Watts quits after he is asked to step down." News clip, undated.
2. Open letter to all residents of Arcadia from nine former mayors of the City of Arcadia regarding George Watts termination, May 22, 1992.
3. "City manager search could take months." Arcadia Tribune, May 24, 1992.
4. "Mayors' letter sheds light on removal of the city manager." Sierra Madre News, June 11, 1992.
5. City of Arcadia invitation to "Goodbye George Party", June 14, 1992.
6. "Its name belies goings-on." Pasadena Star News, June 14, 1992, column by editor Charles Cherniss.
7. "Mailbag" letters to the editor regarding termination of George Watts. Arcadia Tribune, June 14, 1992.
8. "Former mayors denounce watts' ouster." Arcadia Tribune, June 14, 1992.
9. Letter from Dick Young to citizens who responded to the open letter from the nine former mayors, June 15, 1992.
10. "Four councilmen defend action." Sierra Madre News, June 18, 1992.
11. "Dispute over ex-City Manager grows." Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley section, June 21, 1992.
12. "Council joins Watts resignation debate." Arcadia Tribune, June 21, 1992.
13. "mailbag" letters to the editor entitled, "Voter Outrage" from Scott Downie. Arcadia Tribune, June 21, 1992.
14. Letters to the editor. Arcadia Tribune, June 21, 1992.
15. Letters to the editor. Pasadena Star News, June 29, 1992.
16. Open letter to the Citizens of Arcadia from Mayor George Fasching and Councilmen Joseph Ciraulo, Dennis Lojeski, and Robert Margett, July 10, 1992.
17. Same as #16 with envelope addressed to Alis and Roger Horning.
18. Letters to the Pasadena Star News, August 4, 1992.
19. Arcadia Political Newsletter, February 26, 1993.
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City Employees (Watts, George)
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History-Rancho Santa Anita (1875-1909)-Elias J. Baldwin - Employees

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1. "J.F. Falvey, Superintendent of Santa Anita Ranch." Sierra Madre Vista, December 18, 1890. 2. "Mr. McClellen of Arcadia left for Kentucky." Sierra Madre Vista, October 16, 1890. 3. " 'Bob' Campbell, a colored trainer." Sierra Madre Vista, August 9, 1889. 4. "Mr. W.F. Boardman of Sierra Madre…
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1. "J.F. Falvey, Superintendent of Santa Anita Ranch." Sierra Madre Vista, December 18, 1890.
2. "Mr. McClellen of Arcadia left for Kentucky." Sierra Madre Vista, October 16, 1890.
3. " 'Bob' Campbell, a colored trainer." Sierra Madre Vista, August 9, 1889.
4. "Mr. W.F. Boardman of Sierra Madre." Sierra Madre Vista, June 23, 1888.
5. "The Boarding House, so well kept by Mrs. Huston." San Gabriel Valley News, May 9, 1878.
6. "Many persons fear the agrarianism of Kearney & Com. (Dennis Kearney of San Francisco." San Gabriel Valley News, April 11, 1878. Relating to threats of burning barley harvest if Chinese are hired on ranch.
7. "Mrs. Esthey, a mechanic's wife, on Monday, March 25th, went to the Santa Anita house." San Gabriel Valley News, April 11, 1878. Account of a near-drowning.
8. "Over $20,000 in coin was distributed to the employees." San Gabriel Valley News, March 28, 1878.
9. "Mrs. Finley is teaching a school of 12 pupils." San Gabriel Valley News, May 9, 1878.
10. Partial list of employees 1901, 1902, 1903. Hand copied from very large labor ledger at Huntington Library (two sheets). These names represent less than one-twentieth of those listed; however, many were listed for just one or two days work.
11. A bill for E.J. Baldwin from George Lem Company, General Merchandise & Employment Agency for laborers furnished. November 30, 1902.
12. "Negress, 99 years old alert as in slave days." Imperial Enterprise, September 1, 1915. Copied from original at Huntington Library.
13. History of African Americans in Monrovia, California by Susie Ling, Pasadena City College. Includes information on John Isaac Wesley Fisher (farrier and blacksmith) and his son Julian Fisher.
14. Lucky Baldwin's Latest Fortune, Los Angeles Times, March 9, 1902. Regarding Chinese laborers, "he employs chiefly Chinese labor in his orchards. He said the Chinese are the most reliable laborers he can get. "The exclusion law is a mistake, said Mr. Baldwin. If we continue to shut the Chinese laborers out, we will have to import Puerto Ricans and Filipinos."
15. Family documents of Elizabeth Weigand Cleminson, John Weigand (painter for E.J. Baldwin), Francis Schweitzer-5 items. A. Her father was paid with what today is El Monte. Newspaper unknown, date: 1979. B. Marriage certificate Francis Schweitzer and Emilie Krug. C. Deed from E.J. Baldwin to F. Schweitzer, December 8, 1891. D. Guaranty Abstract Company, unlimited certificate to F. Schweitzer, free from incumbrance. E. CD-R of image files of Marlene Hudson Schweitzer family photographs (Baldwin winery).
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History-Rancho Santa Anita (1875-1909)-Elias J. Baldwin - Employees
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Library Employees

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1. "Two Arcadians join public library staff." Arcadia Tribune, January 26, 1947. 2. "Arcadia Library to expand department." Pasadena Star News, March 3, 1947. 3. "New assistant at Arcadia Public Library." News clip, undated. 4. "New librarian takes office." Monrovia News Post, September 24, 1948. 5…
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1. "Two Arcadians join public library staff." Arcadia Tribune, January 26, 1947.
2. "Arcadia Library to expand department." Pasadena Star News, March 3, 1947.
3. "New assistant at Arcadia Public Library." News clip, undated.
4. "New librarian takes office." Monrovia News Post, September 24, 1948.
5. "New head librarian returns from vacation through western Europe." Arcadia Tribune, September 26, 1948.
6. "Enjoys work in Arcadia." Arcadia Bulletin, August 20, 1949.
6a. "Arcadia Board names Grace Clark new head of city library." News clip, July 1953.
7. "Miss Eva Swedstedt has joined staff of the Arcadia Public Library as Children's Librarian." News clip, undated.
8. "Arcadia to hire librarian." News clip, undated. (Kent Ross)
9. "James Kirk resigns library post." Monrovia News Post, October 31, 1970.
10. "Arcadia Library staffers to review several books." News clip, November 1972.
11. "Christmas music to be played at Arcadia Library." News clip, December 1973.
12. "Helen Lawrence 'Most Valued Employee'." Arcadia Tribune, December 1975.
13. "Life in Stalin Russia ,'bad'." News Post, undated.
14. "Arcadia librarian moves closer to winning title." News Post, March 23, 1968.
15. "Librarian seeks state title." Pasadena Star News, March 14, 1968.
16. "Librarian earns honors." News Post, April 18, 1968.
17. "Arcadian second in librarian contest." Arcadia Tribune, April 21, 1968.
18. "Mrs. Vi Mahr in contest for California Librarian of the Year." Arcadia Tribune, March 24, 1968.
19. "Holiday book preview scheduled by Friends'." Arcadia News Post, November 5, 1971.
20. "Library staff to give reviews." News clip, November 1971.
21. "Employee of the Year honored - Betty Sprang." Arcadia News Post, March 31, 1971.
22. "Betty Sprang 'Library Employee of Year'." News clip, March 1971.
23. "Grace Clark to be named Library worker." Arcadia Tribune, April 12, 1970.
24. "National Library Week activities." Arcadia News Post, April 9, 1970.
25. "Judith Moore relates milestones in Library's 50 years of service." News Post, June 30, 1970.
26. "Woman 'falls' into library work at 16." Arcadia News Post, June 5, 1970.
27. "Judith Moore to retire as City Librarian - plans busy future." Arcadia Tribune, May 31, 1970.
28. "Judith Moore tells story of Library to Chamber of Commerce women." Arcadia Tribune, June 28, 1970.
29. "Helen Lawrence to give book review for Kappas." Arcadia Tribune, April 19, 1970.
30. "In case of earthquakes, she steadies chandeliers." Los Angeles Times, May 13, 1969.
31. "Helen Lawrence given library honor award." Arcadia Tribune, April 16, 1969.
32. "Mrs. Lawrence selected 'Library Employee of the Year'." News Post, April 10, 1969.
33. "Meet the 'Happy Booker'." News clip, undated.
34. "Jim Domney named head librarian." Arcadia Tribune, March 15, 1979.
35. "Area man tutors royalty." Arcadia News Post, April 27, 1971.
36. "Richard Miller is Library Director." Arcadia News Post, June 4, 1970.
37. "Arcadia librarian recalls new and deposed Cambodian rulers." Los Angeles Times, September 20, 1970.
38. "Richard Miller honored by Arcadia PTA Council." Arcadia Tribune, February 24, 1974.
39. List of Librarians of Arcadia Public Library, 1920-1978.
40. Interview with Kent Ross, City Librarian. Metro Monthly (MCLS Administrative Newsletter), November 1991.
41. Library employee struck by car dies. (Joan Hallett) Pasadena Star News December 23, 1999.
42. California Thoroughbred magazine, December 2000. Article written by Xia Chen, former Arcadia Public Library reference librarian, about the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Library located in Arcadia. Part I, p. 112.
43. California Thoroughbred magazine, January 2001. Article written by Xia Chen, former Arcadia Public Library reference librarian, about the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Library located in Arcadia. Part II, page 105.
44. Certificate of Appreciation presented to Kent Ross, City Librarian, for speaking at the Arcadia Lions Club on April 22, 1993.
45. "Arcadia to hire librarian." Kent Ross will join the staff of Arcadia Public Library as a reference librarian. c. August 1971.
46. "Domney cruises out of library." Jim Domney who has been head librarian for the past 11 years leaves Arcadia Public Library to work for Freighter World Cruises in Pasadena. His successor is Kent Ross. March 1990.
47. "Adventure beckons - Librarian James Domney cruises on to new job." Arcadia Tribune, March 4, 1990, page A-1.
48. "Interview - Twenty questions with Kent Ross." Metro Monthly, the Administrative Newsletter of the Metropolitan Cooperative Library System, Issue 27, November 1991.
49. Arcadia Library Board of Trustees appoints a new City Librarian. Janet Sporleder is the new City Librarian effective July 1, 2001. City of Arcadia press release, May 22, 2001.
50. Kent Ross retires after 30 years of service. Invitation to the retirement luncheon on June 28, 2001 for Kent Ross, City Librarian.
51. Board of Trustees card describing the Arcadia Public Library and listing qualifications required for applicants for a new Library Director. c. 1970.
52. Obituary and photograph of Muriel Anne Call, (DOD November 16, 2008). She worked in the Children's department for 15+ years. Call, Muriel Anne.
53. Church memorial service program celebrating the life of children's department employee Muriel Call, with insert of her photograph and obituary, dated December 6, 2008. Full name: Call, Muriel Anne Orozco.
54. In remembrance of Grace May Clark, September 20, 1912-April 24, 2009. Former librarian.
55. Tribute to Jackie Faust-Moreno (library director) by Scott Hettrick, retrieved from website http://arcadiasbest.com/2012/06/tribute-to-jackie-faust-moreno/ on June 6, 2012.
56. Faust-Moreno, Arcadia library director, dies. Pasadena Star News, p. A5, June 6, 2012.
57. In Loving Memory of Jackie Faust-Moreno, an announcement posted on the library website. Retrieved from library.ci.arcadia.ca.us on June 6, 2012.
58. Arcadia's new library director dies. Jackie Faust-Moreno. Arcadia Weekly, June 7, 2012, p. 1, 10.
59. Life remembered: In loving memory of Jackie Faust-Moreno. Arcadia Weekly, June 7, 2012, p. 22.
60. One page biography and memorial of Jackie Faust-Moreno, Director of Arcadia Public Library. Color photograph, June, 2012.
61. In memory of Laura Alexander, Library Technician II, DOD December 26, 2013. Posted at public service desks.
62. Janet Louise Mallen, 1953-2014 memorial service program. DOD June 22, 2014. She worked at the library about 30 years.
63. Director of the Library and Museum Mary Beth Hayes retires after 27 years. Arcadia Weekly, December 15, 2016.
64. New Arcadia Public Library & Museum Director Darlene Bradley Appointed, Mountain Views News, December 31, 2016.
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Library Employees
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School Board

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1. Administrative guide. 92 pg. guide from the 1950s. 2. AUSD Public Hearing and Adoption of 1990-91 budget. June 25, 1990.
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1. Administrative guide. 92 pg. guide from the 1950s.
2. AUSD Public Hearing and Adoption of 1990-91 budget. June 25, 1990.
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School Board Elections

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1. Seven seek election. (George Frempter, Glenda Harris, Paris Jackson, Harold Lietz, Irvin Livingston, Gary Mills, Antone Nisson). Arcadia Tribune March 26, 1967. 2. School Board candidates speak out. Daily News-Post April 14, 1971. 3. Candidates answer. Arcadia Tribune April 11, 1971. (Fran…
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1. Seven seek election. (George Frempter, Glenda Harris, Paris Jackson, Harold Lietz, Irvin Livingston, Gary Mills, Antone Nisson). Arcadia Tribune March 26, 1967.
2. School Board candidates speak out. Daily News-Post April 14, 1971.
3. Candidates answer. Arcadia Tribune April 11, 1971. (Frances Terry Lee, Gary L. Mills, Lewis "Pete" May, Kay H. Clifford, George R. Frempter)
4. Statement of principles - Kay Clifford. Publicity mailing Spring 1975.
5. Elect Gloria J. Horstman. Publicity mailing Spring 1975.
6. Johanna Hoffer's views. news clip Spring 1975.
7. Gerald R. Murray, Jr. Publicity mailing Spring 1975.
8. Arcadian's want Chris McGuire. Publicity mailing Spring 1975.
9. Candidates countdown to election. Arcadia Tribune April 13, 1975.
10. Hard work pays off. Arcadia Tribune April 20, 1975.
11. Candidates: few issues, many ideas. Arcadia Tribune March 23, 1975.
12. Clifford drops out of Board race. Arcadia Tribune March 1, 1979.
13. Daines is latest Board race casualty. Arcadia Tribune. March 8, 1979.
14. Friedman pushes common sense. news clip April 5, 1979.
15. Clifford to quit after election. Arcadia Tribune April 12, 1979.
16. Board candidates answer key queries. Arcadia Tribune April 12, 1979. (Gloria Horstman, Eileen Salvador, Charles Chivetta, Paul Friedman, Raymond Williams, David Hales, Pete May)
17. May raps collective bargaining. Arcadia Tribune April 1, 1979.
18. Mrs. Horstman points to record, contributions. Arcadia Tribune March 29, 1979.
19. Final days for unusual campaign. Arcadia Tribune April 15, 1979.
20. Friedman wins board seat. Arcadia Tribune April 19, 1979.
21. Robert E. Kladifko. Publicity mailing April 1983.
22. Charles Chivetta. Publicity mailing April 1979.
23. Candidates vie for three city school board seats. Highlander April 11, 1979.
24. Candidate publicity mailings for election April 18, 1995. (Chang, Gibson, McLain, and Wuo)
25. Official Sample Ballot, Arcadia Unified School District Board of Education Election, April 18, 2017.
26. Candidate Fenton Eng campaign postcard for Arcadia Unified School District Board of Education Election, April 18, 2017.
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School Board Elections
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School Board - Board Highlights (1988-)

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AUSD's "Board Highlights", miscellaneous issues dated September 1988 - April 1994.
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AUSD's "Board Highlights", miscellaneous issues dated September 1988 - April 1994.
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School Board - Board Highlights (1988-)
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School Buses

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1. Arcadia School bus driver Ernest "Cal" Ford retires after 27 years. Arcadia Tribune May 29, 1980.
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1. Arcadia School bus driver Ernest "Cal" Ford retires after 27 years. Arcadia Tribune May 29, 1980.
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School Integration

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1. Arcadia shuns Metro busing. news clip January 4, 1979.
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1. Arcadia shuns Metro busing. news clip January 4, 1979.
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Schools

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1. District ownership of books brings big task to library staff. Arcadia Tribune August 7, 1952. 2. District high school libraries in spotlight. Arcadia Tribune April 9, 1964. 3. Arcadia Unified School District. Brochure published by AUSD, circa 1968. 4. Uniform discipline code proposed fo…
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1. District ownership of books brings big task to library staff. Arcadia Tribune August 7, 1952.
2. District high school libraries in spotlight. Arcadia Tribune April 9, 1964.
3. Arcadia Unified School District. Brochure published by AUSD, circa 1968.
4. Uniform discipline code proposed for Arcadia Schools. Arcadia Tribune December 22, 1968.
5. Education study by Arcadia League of Women Voters. April 1971.
6. Facts for Arcadians re: formation of the new Junior College District - election of 1966.
7. Arcadia schools have program for educating handicapped children. Arcadia News-Post February 10, 1970.
8. Arcadia summarizes school programs. Arcadia Tribune August 26, 1973.
9. County poll ranks local schools high. Arcadia Tribune February 21, 1974.
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12. Enrollment drops in Arcadia schools. Arcadia Tribune September 14, 1978.
13. Declining enrollment hurting. Arcadia Highlander. April 30, 1986.
14. School enrollment declining. Arcadia Highlander. May 7, 1986.
15. Report for the Arcadia Board of Education by Arcadia Citizens Educational Study Committee March 12, 1956. Filed in Arcadia History Box #56.
16. Report of the survey of the Public Schools of Arcadia City School District, 1947. Filed in Arcadia History Box #56.
17. City of Arcadia/AUSD Committee Report on After-School Activities for Students. Presented by Collins, Keavney and Ross, to Kelly and Towner. 1995.
18. The Small Book of Big Issues for Arcadia Parents. Funded by the Arcadia Educational Foundation, Arcadia PTAs and the AUSD. 1996.
19. Arcadia to start alternate school. The Star September 18, 1996. p. A7.
20. Arcadia Unified School District. School Accountability Report Card. 2002-2003.
21. 2004-2005 School Accountability Report Card for Elementary Schools: Baldwin Stocker, Camino Grove, Highland Oaks, Holly Avenue, Hugo Reid, Longley Way; Middle Schools: Dana, First Avenue, Foothills; and Arcadia High School.
22. Arcadia Unified School District, Catalogue of Superintendent's Art Award Winners 2006.
23. Arcadia Unified School District, Catalogue of Superintendent's Art Award Winners 2007.
24. Arcadia Unified School District, Catalogue of Superintendent's Art Award Winners 2009.
25. Arcadia Unified School District newsletter "Counting on Excellence." Fall 2011.
26. AUSD gives community opportunity to review instructional materials. Arcadia Weekly, October 17, 2013.
27. Arcadia schools history--dates established. Accompanying documentation: School starts here today; enrollment to break records. Arcadia Tribune, September 11, 1950, p.1; School board accepts new Longley plant. Arcadia Tribune, July 19, 1951, p.1; Richard Dana intermediate school to open doors for first time. Arcadia Tribune, September 9, 1954, p.3.
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Schools
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Schools - Budget

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1. School Board adopts budget. news clip, n.d. circa 1951-1952. 2. AUSD official budget 1964-65. Filed in Arcadia History Box #56A. 3. AUSD official budget 1965-66. Filed in Arcadia History Box #56A. 4. AUSD official budget 1966-67. Filed in Arcadia History Box #56A. 5. AUSD official budg…
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1. School Board adopts budget. news clip, n.d. circa 1951-1952.
2. AUSD official budget 1964-65. Filed in Arcadia History Box #56A.
3. AUSD official budget 1965-66. Filed in Arcadia History Box #56A.
4. AUSD official budget 1966-67. Filed in Arcadia History Box #56A.
5. AUSD official budget 1967-68. Filed in Arcadia History Box #56A.
6. AUSD official budget 1968-69. Filed in Arcadia History Box #56A.
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Schools - Directories

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1. AUSD Informational Data 1965-66 2. 1966-67 3. 1967-68 4. 1968-69 5. 1969-70 6. 1970-71 7. 1971-72 8. 1972-73 9. 1973-74 10. 1974-75 11. 1975-76 12. 1976-77 13. 1977-78 14. 1978-79 15. 1979-80 16. 1980-81 17. 1981-82 18. 1982-83 19. 1983-84 20. Directory, 1973-74 21. Director…
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1. AUSD Informational Data 1965-66
2. 1966-67
3. 1967-68
4. 1968-69
5. 1969-70
6. 1970-71
7. 1971-72
8. 1972-73
9. 1973-74
10. 1974-75
11. 1975-76
12. 1976-77
13. 1977-78
14. 1978-79
15. 1979-80
16. 1980-81
17. 1981-82
18. 1982-83
19. 1983-84
20. Directory, 1973-74
21. Directory, 1975-76
22. Arcadia Council of Parent-Teacher Association yearbook, 1988-89 (PTA).
23. Arcadia Council PTA 2003-2004 directory.
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Schools - Elementary Schools

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1. Original unit of six rooms at Holly Avenue. news photo, n.d. (circa 1948) 2. Holly Street School. small photo, n.d. (probably part of #1) 3. Holly Avenue's beautiful kindergarten. news clip, n.d. (circa 1948) 4. Holly Avenue School. A history by S. Newton 1975-76. 5. Arcadia complete…
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1. Original unit of six rooms at Holly Avenue. news photo, n.d. (circa 1948)
2. Holly Street School. small photo, n.d. (probably part of #1)
3. Holly Avenue's beautiful kindergarten. news clip, n.d. (circa 1948)
4. Holly Avenue School. A history by S. Newton 1975-76.
5. Arcadia completes fine grammar school. Arcadia Journal May 7, 1921.
6. Baldwin Stocker Elementary School Dedication program. September 28, 1966. 2 copies
7. Arcadia City Elementary School Commencement. Arcadia Journal June 21, 1919.
8. The Merrymakers' Minstrel Show program from Holly Avenue School. March 8, 1940. Received as gift June 1980.
9. Diploma of graduation of Adrian Edward Winkler June 6, 1922.
10. Eighth grade graduation exercises program. Arcadia City Schools June 9, 1922.
11. Arcadia grammar school, a beautiful structure in an ideal setting. Newspaper copy of rotogravure from early unknown date.
12. Distinguished is word for these schools. (Hugo Reid Elementary). Los Angeles Times June 5, 1987.
13. Camino Grove School Accountability Report for the 1989-90 school year.
14. First-graders go for all the marbles in Arcadia class. San Gabriel Valley Weekly November 10, 1995.
15. Creative Writing Booklet 1967, vol. 15 from the elementary schools of the AUSD.
16. Information from City Clerk's Office regarding history of Longley Way School.
17. Holly Avenue Class of 1999 Yearbook. Item was moved to History Room Box #94A on Feb. 20, 2014.
18. Information dated February 1998 on Donald Bruce Bloodworth, Vietnam Missing in Action serviceman whose name is on a plaque on a tree at the Bonita Park School at 150 S. Third.
19. Camino Grove Elementary 1988, 1990, 1993, 1997, 2003, 2006 (2 copies) Yearbook. Item was moved to History Room Box #94A on Feb. 20, 2014.
20. Camino Grove Elementary 2000, 2002, 2005 Yearbooks. Moved to History Room Box #94A on Feb. 20, 2014.
21. Highland Oaks Elementary 2005 Yearbook (2 copies). Item was moved to History Room Box #94A on Feb. 20, 2014.
22. Camino Grove Elementary 2009 Yearbook. Item was moved to History Room Box #94A on Feb. 20, 2014.
23. "Raising the grade: (Holly Avenue) school welcomes upgrades." The Weekly Star, an edition of the Arcadia Tribune & The Star-Temple City Editions, September 2, 2010.
24. Camino Grove Elementary 2011 Yearbook. Item was moved to History Room Box #94A on Feb. 20, 2014.
25. Camino Grove Elementary Class of 2013 Yearbook. Item was moved to History Room Box #94A on Feb. 20, 2014. See file "Boxes in History Room" for more years.
26. Holly Avenue Elementary Yearbooks 2004, 2010. Item was moved to History Room Box #94A on Feb. 20, 2014.
27. Camino Grove Elementary School 50th Aniversary Program and Open House, April 1, 2004.
28. Mrs. John Wells installed Camino Grove PTA President. Arcadia Tribune, April 21, 1963.
29. Camino Grove Room Mothers Entertained by Mrs. Don Fowler. Arcadia Tribune, May 9, 1963.
30. Festival to open with Colorful Procession: Russ Greiner will be crowned King of the Spring Festival at Camino Grove School, with his court of gentlemen Carty Mills, Mark Jennings, Tom Hermann, Steve Clemons and Robbie Wagner. Arcadia Tribune, May 16, 1963.
31. Large audience enjoys spring festival. Royal Court consisting of Russell Greiner, Carol Loudon, Rochelle Luman, and Robert Wagner, at Camino Grove School is shown here. Arcadia Tribune, May 19, 1963.
32.Baldwin Stocker Elementary School Blue Ribbon Recipient, Arcadia Weekly, October 18, 2012.
33. For first time, all six of Arcadia Unified's elementary schools (Baldwin Stocker, Camino Grove, Highland Oaks, Holly Avenue, Hugo Reid, and Longley Way), as well as its alternative learning program, Rancho Learning Center, have earned concurrent recognition from the California Department of Education as 2023 California Distinguished Schools. Arcadia Weekly, January 12, 2023.
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Schools - Finance

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1. Facts about the Arcadia Unified School District - Auditorium Bond Election. Complete proposal for February 2, 1965 election. 2. Facts about the auditorium bond election. Brochure for February 2, 1965 election. 3. Facts about the auditorium bond election. Brochure for the October 19, 1965 e…
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1. Facts about the Arcadia Unified School District - Auditorium Bond Election. Complete proposal for February 2, 1965 election.
2. Facts about the auditorium bond election. Brochure for February 2, 1965 election.
3. Facts about the auditorium bond election. Brochure for the October 19, 1965 election.
4. Facts about the school tax override election. Brochure for the February 7, 1967 election.
5. Photocopy of cards in Arcadia Tribune index relating to tax base revenue election of 1975.
6. Publication of budget of the Arcadia Unified School District for the year ending June 30, 1979. Arcadia Tribune legal announcement August 31, 1979.
7. E-mail dated March 29, 2012, from Dr. Joel Shawn, Superintendent at Arcadia Unified School District, notifying parents that Measure A, the special Arcadia Unified Parcel tax election was passed.
8. "Yes on Measure A" literature. 7 pieces. From the Committee to Protect Arcadia Schools. March, 2012.
9. 2012 update from Arcadia Unified School District. Arcadia students are at the head of the class. An election will be held to vote on Measure A, a special parcel tax to protect quality education at Arcadia schools. February-March, 2012.
10. AUSD-A Guide to understanding the budget and what we have to do about it. Fiscal year 2011-2012.
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Schools - High Schools - Arcadia High School

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1. High School commencement will never be like THAT again in Arcadia. Los Angeles Times July 1, 1965. 2. Where would the high school be located. news clip June 1, 1951. 3. How independent can you get? Brochure done of AUSD on independent study. 1968-69. 4. Arcadia High's Library among the …
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1. High School commencement will never be like THAT again in Arcadia. Los Angeles Times July 1, 1965.
2. Where would the high school be located. news clip June 1, 1951.
3. How independent can you get? Brochure done of AUSD on independent study. 1968-69.
4. Arcadia High's Library among the best in California. News-Post February 25, 1969.
5. 20th reunion of first graduating class. Arcadia Tribune June 25, 1975.
6. What is independent study all about? Article by Dr. Donald W. Empey in JOURNAL OF SECONDARY EDUCATION. March 1968.
7. Track management class is one of a kind. Arcadia Tribune March 24, 1977.
8. Arcadia students learn operations of race track. Los Angeles Times January 25, 1976.
9. Building AHS: questions, conflicts, decisions. Arcadia Tribune May 25, 1978.
10. Arcadia High School - Class of '68. Mini yearbook published by class for 10th year reunion.
11. Class of 1968 10th year reunion survey. Data on students 10 years after graduation gathered and reported by 1068 Alumni Committee.
12. First Annual Commencement - June 16, 1955. Program with list of first graduating class.
13. Arcadia High School Commencement - 1961. Program with listing of graduating class.
14. Marching band madness. Article from SUNSET, October 1981, on marching band competition.
15. Arcadia High Library to undergo upgrading. Los Angeles Times May 15, 1967.
16. AHS Band ends thrill packed tour (at Eisenhower's inaugural parade). Arcadia Tribune January 24, 1957.
17. Communities and high schools work to make graduation special, proms memorable - Arcadia. news clip from CALIFORNIANS FOR DRUG-FREE YOUTH, INC. September 1987.
18. Arcadia Apache Football Program. 1992 Varsity Schedule.
19. Invitation to dedication and open house of Arcadia High School J Building and Music Building. October 20, 1994.
20. In school, a minority no longer. On many California campuses, Asian Americans now predominate. The change is evidence of an ethnic group moving into the mainstram. Article on changing ethnic mix at Arcadia High School. Asian population. Los Angeles Times December 26, 1995.
21. Profile of Arcadia Unified School District. AUSD Home Page, World Wide Web. March 4, 1996.
22. June 11, 1997 issue of Apache Pow Wow, listing 1997 graduates and articles about selected students.
23. Arcadia High School commencement program June 12, 1998.
24. AUSD Community News November 1997 regarding retention of "Apache" as school mascot.
25. Arcadia High School Curriculum Guide 1999-2000.
26. 2001-2002 profile of Arcadia High School. October 2001.
27. Arcadia High School SAT Scores 1994-2001, 2001 Advanced Placement results, senior class National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists and commended students, GPA for 2000-2001 graduates, and college choices.
28. Flyer for the new "Apache Pit" Arcadia Teen Center at the Arcadia High School. November, 2002.
29. Arcadia Festival of Bands Band Review Map and schedule for 2002. (The 49th annual Festival of Bands hosted by the Arcadia High School Apache marching band held on November 16, 2002.)
30. 2002-2003 profile of Arcadia High School. October 2002.
31. Arcadia High School SAT Scores 1997-2002, 2002 Advanced Placement results, senior class National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists and commended students, GPA for 2001-2002 graduates, and college choices.
32. Letter by Lori Nelson, founding member of Alliance Against Racial Mascots, discussing the use of the Apache mascot at Arcadia High School. Pasadena Weekly, July 3, 2003, p. 4
33. Letter from Christeen Taniguchi of Galvin Preservation Associates, dated May 15, 2007, requesting public comments and information regarding potential historical resources located within the Arcadia High School development project area. Enclosures include aerial map of the campus and layout of the campus with buildings marked for demolition.
34. Arcadia High School 35th annual commencement program June 16, 1989.
35. Program from the 55th Annual Arcadia Festival of Bands hosted by Arcadia High School, Dana, First Avenue, and Foothills Middle School, held on November 22, 2008.
36. Arcadia High School 55th annual commencement program June 12, 2009 at Santa Anita Park.
37. Arcadia High School "Choral Carousel" concert DVD, May 1, 2007. Director: Rolland A. Maxson, featuring Concert Choir, Treble Choir, Chanteurs, New Spirit. In the "Arcadia History Room Media Box."
38. Arcadia High School-The Big Pow Wow XV-Choir concert DVD, March 20, 2009. Advanced Division with performances by Burbank High School, Burroughs High School, Brea Olinda High School, Hart High School, Glendora High School, Diamond Bar High School and Arcadia High School. AHS "New Spirit" choir (director Rollie Maxson, choreographer Doug La) performs songs, "I got the sun in the morning," "Will you love me tomorrow?" "Sugartime," "The Red Red Rose," "Sixties Chicks." AHS Chanteurs choir (director Rollie Maxson, choreographer Jessica Young) perform songs "Lullaby of Broadway," "When will I be loved," "We belong," "September in the rain," and "Johnny B. Goode." In the "Arcadia History Room Media Box."
39. Arcadia High School graduation/commencement program, June 19, 1969.
40. Orchesis, Arcadia High School presents Reverie: Visions of Sound, March 20 and 21, 1969. Dance performance program. 2 copies.
41. Photo and caption. Members of the Apache Marching Band celebrate after their encore win at the Long Beach All Western Band Review in December. Arcadia Tribune, p. 1, December 26, 1974.
42. 1966 Apaches prepare Arcadia reunion. Arcadia High School class of 1966 will hold their 45th class reunion at the Turf Club at Santa Anita Park. Photo from 1966 of AHS seniors posing with Model A Ford. The Weekly Star, October 16, 2011.
43a and 43b. Arcadia High School Theatre Department programs from drama productions "Noises Off" November 3-7, 2009 and "Sordid Lives," November 16-20, 2010. Both directed by Steven Volpe.
44. Orchesis Dance Company 2009-2010 program "Let the bass kick."
45. No Apaches Down, Arcadia Apaches 2012. 2012 Football Season Program, with photos of Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshmen Teams.
46. Arcadia High School Theatre Department presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! Director: Steven Volpe, Musical Director: Stephen Pu, Choreographers: Jia Huang and Liza Tedford; March 2012.
47. "Arcadia High School dancers kick off spring show,"Weekly Star, April 21, 2013. Orchesis performs their spring dance show "My Lucky Strike" at the school's performing arts center.
48. Jerry Herman High School Musical Theatre Awards of Los Angeles, May 19, 2013 at Pantages Theatre. Arcadia High School Theatre Department performed award-winning "The Drowsy Chaperone."
49. Arcadia High School biology teacher Joan Stevens struggles to save the permaculture garden from being bulldozed. Stevens is working with district officials to turn the garden into an outdoor classroom. Pasadena Star News, p. A6, June 16, 2013.
50. Open letter to Arcadia Community by school board members Cung Nguyen, Lori Phillipi, and Kay Kinsler, re: firing of Arcadia high School cross country coach James O'Brien. Pasadena Star News, p. A2, August 11, 2013.
51. School recall targets issue open letter. Mountain Views News, August 17, 2013. Regarding the firing of Arcadia High School cross country coach Jim O'Brien, school board members Cung Nguyen, Lori Phillipi, and Kay Kinsler publish an open letter.
52. A review of fired cross country coach James O'Brien's personnel file shows he was popular among parents and athletes, but clashed with administrators and another coach during his 17 year coaching career. From Pasadenastarnews.com, August 31, 2013. Retrieved October 19, 2013.
53. Dr. Richard Cordano honored. A room in new Arcadia Performing Arts Center was dedicated to him. Mountain Views News, July 13, 2013.
54. Arcadia High School has a new $4 million gym, paid for by Meaasure I. The original gym (1956) was completely renovated, with increased capacity to about 1,150 seats. Many of the gym's features are state of the art (motorized, telescopic bleachers, energy efficient lighting, air conditioning, new floor). Arcadia Weekly, p. 16, December 5, 2013.
55. Arcadia High School receives prestigious gold medal ranking by U.S. news and World Report. Mountain Views News, April 26, 2014.
56. Arcadia Festival of Bands, 50th anniversary program, 2003. Includes band review order of performance and some historical photos.
57. Arcadia High School graduation 60th annual commencement program, June 11, 2014.
58. Arcadia Festival of Bands, program from 2004 theme Salute to Our Hometown Heroes (Veterans, military, photos and biographies); program from 2005 theme Tradition of Excellence; program from 2006 theme Tradition of Excellence. Includes band review order of performance and photos.
59. Several articles. Arcadia Apaches name use is challenged, Arcadia Weekly, September 11, 1997. More than a mascot. When a Native American group urged Arcadia High to stop using the Apache as a symbol, officials made it an educational issue to be studied--and decided by--the Student Council, Los Angeles Times, October 28, 1997. Apaches are here to stay, Arcadia Weekly, October 30, 1997. Indians will keep up pressure, high school will remain Apaches, two sides of the controversy, Arcadia Weekly, February 3, 2000. Apache band captures praise in Arizona while wearing new Apache-approved headdresses, Arcadia Weekly, September 7, 2000. Arcadia board reaffirms use of Apache name, Arcadia Weekly, March 30, 2000. Board wants to keep Apache name, opposes AB 2115, Arcadia Weekly, May 16, 2002. Arcadia City Council opposes tribal mascot bill, Arcadia Weekly, June 6, 2002. Decades-long debate over Arcadia High School's use of Apache imagery resurfaces, Arcadia Weekly, June 25, 2020. Former Mayor, students reflect on continuing controversy over Apache imagery use at Arcadia High School, Arcadia Weekly, July 2, 2020. District to reconsider Apaches as mascot amid online petition drive, Pasadena Star News, July 14, 2020.
60. Rep. Judy Chu makes special speaking appearance at Arcadia High School, Arcadia Weekly, March 2, 2023. Representative Judy Chu (D-28), the first Chinese American woman ever elected to Congress, visited Arcadia High on February 3, 2023 to speak about gun control, abortion, and more.
61. Arcadia High School Marching Band yearbook, 2008-2009.
62. 70th annual Arcadia Festival of Bands set for Saturday. The parade's grand marshal is retired Arcadia Fire Department Capt. Neil Conrad. Arcadia Weekly, November 16, 2023.
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Schools - High Schools - Arcadia High School - Reunion Books

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1. Class of 1970. 2. Class of 1971. 3. Class of 1980. 4. Class of 1968, 40 year reunion biography book, 2008 on DVD. See black box of discs labeled Arcadia History Room Media Box. 5. Class of 1969 Arcadia High School 10 year reunion book dated August 11, 1979. 6. Class of 1969 Arcadia High Schoo…
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1. Class of 1970.
2. Class of 1971.
3. Class of 1980.
4. Class of 1968, 40 year reunion biography book, 2008 on DVD. See black box of discs labeled Arcadia History Room Media Box.
5. Class of 1969 Arcadia High School 10 year reunion book dated August 11, 1979.
6. Class of 1969 Arcadia High School 20 year reunion book.
7. Class of 1957, Tenth anniversary reunion
8. Class of 1957, Twentieth anniversary reunion
9A. Class of 1957, fifty year reunion book. 9B. Class of 1957, fifty year reunion biographical sketches.
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Schools - High Schools - Arcadia High School - Reunion Books
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Schools - High Schools - Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte

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1. Lay corner stone for this fine high school tomorrow. News photo and caption, n,d, (circa 1926?) - completed 1928. 2. Fifty-Seventh Annual Commencement Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte High School, June 1951. Last commencement for combined high school. 3. Arcadia students had been attending high sc…
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1. Lay corner stone for this fine high school tomorrow. News photo and caption, n,d, (circa 1926?) - completed 1928.
2. Fifty-Seventh Annual Commencement Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte High School, June 1951. Last commencement for combined high school.
3. Arcadia students had been attending high school in Monrovia since 1920. History of Monrovia City High School by Thelma Thompson, former English teacher there.
4. Union High School at Monrovia. Photo and caption from rotogravure section of early Los Angeles Times (?) , n.d.
5. The Wildcat. Copy of school paper dated November 5, 1943. Gift received June 1980.
6. Copy of mid-year graduation program and commencement, January 28, 1943. Copied from the original loaned by Vera Van Houten Iwaaden in September 1980.
7. Help Arcadia Get Justice. Copy of hand bill for Arcadians opposing bond election for funds for a unified district. States that Arcadians pay a disproportionate amount - 41% of taxes with only 80 pupils in school against 330 from Monrovia and 25 from Duarte. April 1923.
8. Bulletin and Catalogue of Information, 1937. Copied from original in Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, p.101.
9. The Foothill School Bulletin, February 1938. Copied from original in Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, p.99.
10. The Foothill School Bulletin, January 1939. Copied from the original in Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #3.
11. The High School Bulletin, April 1940. Copied from original in Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, p.91.
12. Directory of Schools 1937-38. Copied from the original in Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, p.97.
13. Parent-Teacher Association of Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte High School annual dues envelope for 50 cents c/o Lorna Frey. (Found in the American Rose Annual for 1948)
14. Girls Physical Education Department towel receipt dated January 24, 1944.
15. Welcome to High School, map of the school and The Merit System. 3pgs
16. MAD Forty Year Reunion book for class of 1948. 2 copies
17. Monrovia Arcadia Duarte High School Catalog of Information dated January 11, 1944.
18. MAD Wildcats . Three decals (transfers). c. 1943
19. MAD Information for New Girls. c. 1944.
20. Notepad and stationery pages of "The Wildcat" school newspaper.
Subjects
Schools - High Schools - Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte
Item ID
220AF
Collection
Subject Files
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