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Maps

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1. "Tour of Arcadia - Past and Present." Map prepared by Arcadia schools and given to the Library by Roberta Ramsell, August 1980. 2. Map of the San Pascual Plantation. Published 1870 in San Francisco.
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1. "Tour of Arcadia - Past and Present." Map prepared by Arcadia schools and given to the Library by Roberta Ramsell, August 1980.
2. Map of the San Pascual Plantation. Published 1870 in San Francisco.
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Maps
Item ID
148AF
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Subject Files
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Maps (1880s-1949)

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1. Arcadia, California, 1923. 2. Arcadia, November 1927. 3. Map of Sierra Madre and vicinity, 1937. 4. Map of the City of Arcadia, California, 1937. (precincts). Published by Arcadia Daily Tribune for Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. 5. City of Arcadia showing former names of streets, 1937. Former stre…
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1. Arcadia, California, 1923.
2. Arcadia, November 1927.
3. Map of Sierra Madre and vicinity, 1937.
4. Map of the City of Arcadia, California, 1937. (precincts). Published by Arcadia Daily Tribune for Arcadia Chamber of Commerce.
5. City of Arcadia showing former names of streets, 1937. Former street names.
6. Zoning map of the City of Arcadia, 1940. (Missing as of 4-28-2011)
7. Arcadia. Given anonymously.
8. Arcadia. Given by Mrs. Oscar Staquist.
9. Map showing location of Eaton's Santa Anita.
10. Arcadia, California, 1923.
11. E.J. Baldwin's Santa Anita Colony.
12. "Historic map of Arcadia." News clip, 1967.
13. Map of part of Santa Anita Tract, 1910.
14. Birds eye view of Arcadia and Santa Anita tract, 1887.
15. Map of Arcadia, the city of homes, 1947.
16. Map of Arcadia, 1887.
17. Map of the Santa Anita Rancho, undated.
18. Location of map of U.S. Balloon School, August 1918.
19. Tract #2409 - D.S. Unruh. C.E., August 29, 1912. Detailed engineer's drawing important as it shows railroads.
20. Gillespie's Guide, 1934. Pocket map book of Los Angeles and vicinity, 71 pages.
21. Map of a part of Santa Anita Tract, 1886. H.J. Stevenson, surveyor. Acquired through Huntington Library, April 1, 1979.
22. Hand-drawn map of business district at Huntington Drive and First Avenue, circa 1930.
23. Portions of Los Angeles County, October 16, 1912. Copied from the Southern Pacific Railroad brochure loaned by Sid Platford.
24. Map of Arcadia - Santa Anita tract, 1887. Acquired through Huntington Library.
25. Map of the town of BALDWIN in the Santa Anita Tract. Acquired through Huntington Library.
26. Pocket atlas of Los Angeles City and County - showing Arcadia, 1942.
27. Rand McNally, 1924 Detailed Auto Trail Maps of California, Los Angeles and vicinity and San Francisco and vicinity. Compliments of Hellman Bank (6th and Main, Los Angeles).
28. Map of Arcadia, the city of homes. Issued by Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, circa 1941-1945. It states the "operation of the track has been suspended for the duration of the war."
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Maps (1880s-1949)
Item ID
149AF
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Subject Files
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Maps (1950-1989)

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NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all items are street maps. Items preceded by (*) are housed in Arcadia History Box 53 and are available for viewing by appointment only. Also some duplicates of maps in folder will be found in Box 53. Most issues of the Arcadia City Directory also contain maps. Fo…
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NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all items are street maps. Items preceded by (*) are housed in Arcadia History Box 53 and are available for viewing by appointment only. Also some duplicates of maps in folder will be found in Box 53. Most issues of the Arcadia City Directory also contain maps. For further assistance, see the Local History Librarian.
1. * 1950
2. *1951
3. * 1954
4. 4a. 1952 Map of Arcadia furnished by City of Arcadia for distribution through Arcadia Chamber of Commerce 37 West Huntington Drive; 4b. 1955 - original in Archives VF.
5. 1955
6. 1956
7. 1957
8 * 1958
9. *1959
10. *1961
11. 1962
12. 1964
13. * 1965
14. 1965
15. 1966
16. 1968
17. 1969
18. 1970-1971 (2 copies)
19. 1971-1972
20. 1973 (2 copies)
21. 1974 (2 copies)
22. 1976
23. 1977
24. *1968 - precinct index.
25. 1960 (missing 4/15/03)
26. Arcadia map book pages, undated. Original in Archives VF.
27. 1974 - copies of map transparencies. Originals in Archives VF.
28. 1978
29. Area-wide map showing freeways, undated.
30. * circa 1989.
31. 1987-1988
31A. 1986 map official Chamber of Commerce map of Arcadia.
32. * Flooding hazards map, 1975. Also found in Arcadia General Plan, 1975, R 711.4A.
33. * Seismic hazards map, 1975. Also found in Arcadia General Plan, 1975, R 711.4A.
34. * 1979-1980
35. 1984 (2 copies)
36. "Arcadia Home of the Equestrian 1984 Olympics" map.
37. Security-First National California Motor Route Map with detailed Automobile Highway Maps of Southern California, Los Angeles and Vicinity and the entire state of California, undated.
38. 1963 Map of Arcadia, includes city statistics.
39. 1979-80 Arcadia, CA city map and business directory, published by Arcadia Chamber of Commerce.
40. 1971 San Gabriel Valley map distributed by Shepard & Morgan Realtors and Builders.
41. 1977-1978 Arcadia City Map & Business Directory published by Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, celebrating Arcadia's Diamond Jubilee, or 75th Birthday.
42. Arcadia Unified School District Elementary and Middle School Boundaries and Zones map. Copyright 1973. 2 copies.
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Maps (1950-1989)
Item ID
150AF
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Subject Files
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Maps (1990-1999)

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All items are street maps unless otherwise noted. 1. 1990-1991 2. 1992-1993 3.1994-1995 4. 1995-1996 5. 1996-1997 6. 1999 7. Thomas Bros. Maps Los Angeles and Orange Counties fold-out map, showing freeway system, copyright 1997.
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All items are street maps unless otherwise noted.
1. 1990-1991
2. 1992-1993
3.1994-1995
4. 1995-1996
5. 1996-1997
6. 1999
7. Thomas Bros. Maps Los Angeles and Orange Counties fold-out map, showing freeway system, copyright 1997.
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Maps (1990-1999)
Item ID
151AF
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Subject Files
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Maps (2010-2019)

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All items are street maps unless otherwise noted. 1. The City of Arcadia and Los Angeles County map, c. 2015. 2. Arcadia street map, 2015. Pull-out map from Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Community Profile. 3. Arcadia Downtown Business Association Visitor's Guide to Downtown Arcadia, c. 2018. 4. Pages…
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All items are street maps unless otherwise noted.
1. The City of Arcadia and Los Angeles County map, c. 2015.
2. Arcadia street map, 2015. Pull-out map from Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Community Profile.
3. Arcadia Downtown Business Association Visitor's Guide to Downtown Arcadia, c. 2018.
4. Pages 537, 566, 567, 597 from The Thomas Guide Los Angeles & Orange Counties street guide, by Rand McNally, 2013 showing Arcadia street map.
5. Downtown Arcadia map, updated January 2018, by the Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association. 2 copies.
6. Current Land Use Map Zoning Map of Arcadia from Arcadia General Plan Update, 2010.
7. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Map of Arcadia, 2011.
8. Zoning Map of the City of Arcadia. Updated December 6, 2017.
9. Map of Arcadia, include street map and foothills area map. Pulled out from the 2019 Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Community Profile and Business Resource Guide.
10. Color map of Arcadia with Lodging Guide that includes addresses and phone numbers on one side, and map of Downtown Arcadia on the other that lists restaurants and nightlife, shops and services, including addresses and phone numbers. Prepared by the Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association (DAIA). c.2018.
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Maps (2010-2019)
Item ID
306AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia City Maps.

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Arcadia City Maps 1950 – 1990s. Mostly street maps.
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Arcadia City Maps 1950 – 1990s. Mostly street maps.
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Arcadia City Maps.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 53
Shelf Number
Shelf F7
Item ID
364AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia City Maps.

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Arcadia City Maps. 1870s – 1949. Mostly street maps. (Some in very fragile condition)
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Arcadia City Maps. 1870s – 1949. Mostly street maps. (Some in very fragile condition)
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Arcadia City Maps.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 54
Shelf Number
Shelf F7
Item ID
365AF
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Subject Files
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Library (2000-2009)

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1. Letter from Library of California Board President James R. Dawe to Mayor Gary Kovacic confirming the Library's application to join the Library of California. February 15, 2001. Also certificate certifying Arcadia Public Library a charter member in the Arroyo Seco Library Network. November …
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1. Letter from Library of California Board President James R. Dawe to Mayor Gary Kovacic confirming the Library's application to join the Library of California. February 15, 2001. Also certificate certifying Arcadia Public Library a charter member in the Arroyo Seco Library Network. November 10, 2000.
2. Arcadia Public Library Evaluation of Library Operations: Preliminary Report; Findings and Recommendations. Prepared by Peggy Newgarden, consultant hired to evaluate staffing issues at the Library. May 2001. (2 copies)
3. Memorandum from Peggy Newgarden, Consultant, to Arcadia Public Library Community Forum Planning Committee regarding Community Forum Notes. January 31, 2001. (2 copies)
4. Report from Peggy Newgarden, Consultant, to Library Board of Trustees regarding Library Operations Review - Study Session #2. November 13, 2000. (2 copies)
5. Arcadia Public Library brochure listing services, c.2002. (2 copies)
6. Arcadia Public Library: Your Data Detective Agency. Arcadia Water bill insert that gives information on the new Teen Center and how Arcadia Public Library is your best resource for information. April 2002.
7. "Firm to study Arcadia Library services." City has hired an outside consultant to make recommendations on possible upgrading of services, including the possibility of opening on Sunday. Arcadia Weekly, Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2000.
8. Invitation to the Vanlandingham Garden dedication at the library on Sunday, November 4, 2001.
9. Arcadia Public Library Strategic Plan, September 20, 2001. (2 copies)
10. InfoPeople Web site for Arcadia Public Library. September 1, 2000. 1 computer disc and paper copy.
11. "California Stories, Reading the Grapes of Wrath." Flyer on the showing of the film "Grapes of Wrath" and the program presented at the Arcadia Public Library by Dr. Robert Morsberger, noted film and Steinbeck scholar. Sponsored by the California Council for the Humanities, the California Center for the Book, and the California State Library during the month of October, 2002.
12. Arcadia Public Library Catalog. Brochure explaining how to use the library's card catalog. October 2001 (2 copies)
13. Arcadia Public Library Guide to Materials and Services. New brochure. December 2002. (2 copies)
14. "Presenting iBistro Your New Electronic Library!" Brochure explaining how to use the new online catalog. December 2002. (2 copies)
15. Bookmark announcing the new iBistro electronic catalog. December 2002. (2 copies)
16. Announcement on the library homepage: "Arcadia Public Library to Introduce New Electronic Library." iBistro available to the public on December 17, 2002.
17. New 2003 library card in two shades of lavender with the stylized peacock on right hand side. (One regular size card and one smaller card to use on a key chain.)
18. List of books reviewed by Gloria Horstman on January 23, 2003 at the Book Review program held at the library.
19. Arcadia Public Library Guide to Materials and Services. Revised Brochure. September 2003 (2 copies)
20. Arcadia Library's exhibit shows off accomplishments of city founder's daughter Anita Baldwin. Display of 1927 bust of Anita Baldwin, photographs of her, examples of her musical scores, poetry and a cookbook "The Pantophagist." Sunday Star, page 1, September 21, 2003.
21. Color photocopy of California Senate Resolution No. 611 dated 6th day of April 2003 presented by the Honorable Bob Margett in recognition of Arcadia Public Library, California Library Week, April 6 through April 12, 2003. Original resolution framed in July 2005 and is currently hanging in front hallway.
22. Information on the Arcadia Public Library memorial plaques with color photocopies of each for Joan Hallett, Dr. William B. Kaplan, Rob Mellin and James Whitney. Also on Cay Mortenson for the Cay Mortenson Auditorium and Jesse Vanlandingham for the Vanlandingham Memorial Garden. (Six items) October 2003. Note: the memorial tree for Rob Mellin fell during the windstorm in 2011.
23. Arcadia Public Library Landscaping, Tree and Shrub Project. October, 2003. Identification photos in catalog taken by Tim Whittome, Librarian. Copy also at Arcadia City Section, R 635.976 A.
24. Bookmark "Win, Place or Show @ your library" with information on back about the Seabiscuit: an American Icon exhibit at the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum. October 2003.
25. " Facts about the Arcadia Public Library" information sheet. Statistics from July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2002 and July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003. Taken from the Arcadia Public Library annual reports.
26.A. History of the Arcadia Public Library. Covers 1913-2004. Includes historical photographs of the library. Written by staff librarian Yvonne Ng in June 2004. B. History of the Arcadia Public Library, covers 1913-Revised on February 27, 2019 to include April 2018 computer lab renovations.
27. Facts about the Arcadia Public Library, statistics from July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004. Statistics on this page include annual number of visitors, circulation numbers, reference questions answered, Summer Reading Program participants, and volumes.
28. READ campaign 2005 featuring Library Board members. Top from L to R: Jerry Selmer, Betty Rochefort, John Fung. Front from L to R: Peter Ulrich, Marsha Burkhalter.
29. Invitation to the 85th birthday of the Arcadia Public Library on Thursday, June 16, 2005, where the digital version of the book "Arcadia: Where Ranch and City Meet" will be unveiled. Program for the 85th birthday celebration of the Arcadia Public Library. See Item 33 for digital copy of the book Arcadia: Where Ranch and City Meet by Sandy Snider and Pat McAdam.
30. "Citizen of the Month" award from the City of Arcadia Mayor Gary Kovacic presented to The Youth Volunteers of the Arcadia Public Library. January 18, 2005.
31. "Citizen of the Month" award from the City of Arcadia Mayor Gary Kovacic presented to the Arcadia Public Library English as a Second Language Tutoring Program. November 16, 2004.
32. Facts about the Arcadia Public Library, statistics from July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005. Statistics on this page include annual number of visitors, circulation numbers, reference questions answered, Summer Reading Program participants, and volumes.
33. Digital version of the book Arcadia: Where Ranch and City Meet by Sandy Snider and Pat McAdam. The book was converted to PDF and saved on a CD-R in the black "Arcadia History Room Media Box." Digital version was unveiled Thursday, June 16, 2005 at the Arcadia Public Library 85th anniversary. See also Item 29.
34. Invitation to celebration of the 30th anniversary of the dedication of the Children's Room in honor of Captain Jerry Broadwell on Thursday, March 30, 2006.
35. Jerry Broadwell Children's Room--30th Anniversary Celebration. One sheet history of the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room, including its construction and relationship with the Arcadia Fire Department.
36. Facts about the Arcadia Public Library, statistics from July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006. Statistics on this page include annual number of visitors, circulation numbers, reference questions answered, Summer Reading Program participants, and volumes.
37. Arcadia Public Library Strategic Plan, Update 2006
38. Facts about the Arcadia Public Library, statistics from July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008. Statistics on this page include annual number of visitors, circulation numbers, reference questions answered, Summer Reading Program participants, and volumes.
39.A) Literacy champion: jockey is latest READ icon. Jockey Aaron Gryder is the latest poster boy for the READ posters at the Arcadia Public Library. Photograph of the unveiling at Santa Anita Park Racetrack and of the poster. The Weekly Star (supplement to the Pasadena Star News), January 10, 2008. B) Arcadia Public Library READ [poster of] Jockey Aaron Gryder and Capt. Sparrow [at] Santa Anita Park. 2008.
40. Image files from the "Lucky Baldwin" READ poster photo shoot. Featuring library volunteer John Reuter dressed as city founder Lucky Baldwin, at the Arboretum, in front of the Queen Anne Cottage on October 2, 2006. In JPEG image format on CD-R. Stored in the black Arcadia History Room Media Box of disks, labeled "Terry Miller Disk 7."
41. Arcadia Public Library "Guide to Materials and Services" pamphlet. Circa 2002-2003.
42. Facts about the Arcadia Public Library, statistics from July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009. Statistics on this page include annual number of visitors, circulation numbers, reference questions answered, Summer Reading Program participants, volumes, staff, and names of library board members.
43. Facts about the Arcadia Public Library, statistics from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010. Statistics include annual number of visitors, circulation numbers, reference questions answered, Summer Reading Program participants, volumes, staff, and names of library board members.
44. Barks and Books Program, slideshow c. 2008. In .mov format on CD-R in Arcadia History Room black media box.
45. A) Library policies. "Your Right to Privacy" and the "USA Patriot Act" June 16, 2005. B) Circulation Services, July 1, 2005. C) Resolution No. 6463 establishing fines and fees for Library Services, effective June 1, 2005.
46. Information regarding the Library Tile Wall, a public art project installed 2005, recollections by Linda Garcia (city hall employee).
47. History of technology at Arcadia Public Library, from 1998 through 2005, by Cathi Wiggins. Includes a note about technology at the Gilb Museum beginning in 2004 with two computer stations.
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Library (2000-2009)
Item ID
254AF
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City Council (2000-2009)

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1. Program and invitation from Twenty-Sixth Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, Roger Chandler, Mayor. April 21, 2000. 2. Program from Twenty-Eighth Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, Mickey Segal, Mayor. March 29, 2002 3. Memo from Mayor Mickey Segal on recommendation to adopt a revised rotation…
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1. Program and invitation from Twenty-Sixth Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, Roger Chandler, Mayor. April 21, 2000. 2. Program from Twenty-Eighth Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, Mickey Segal, Mayor. March 29, 2002
3. Memo from Mayor Mickey Segal on recommendation to adopt a revised rotation schedule for Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem for the period of April 2002 through April 2004, and to direct staff to prepare a policy statement concerning City Council correspondence and the use of city stationery, certificates and related. April 16, 2002
4. Minutes of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Regular Meeting, April 18, 2000, with presentations to and remarks by outgoing Council Members Robert Harbicht, Gino Roncelli, and Mayor Roger Chandler. Reorganization of the City Council 2000-2001 with remarks and introductions by Mayor Kovacic, Mayor Pro Tem Segal, Council Members Chandler, Chang and Marshall. Election results included.
5. Program from the Twenty-Ninth Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, Gail A. Marshall, Mayor. Words to "God of our Fathers," "America the Beautiful," and "Star Spangled Banner" included on three separate sheets. April 18, 2003.
6. Program from the Thirty-First Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, Gary A. Kovacic, Mayor. 2 copies. Includes list of all mayors from the past.
7. "City of Arcadia-Year of Community and Communication" stickers made during Mickey Segal's term as mayor starting April 2001. Correspondence from Linda Garcia explaining the sticker.
8. Memo from Gary A. Kovacic, subject: Proposed Art Project, dated January 31, 2005. Proposes public painted tile art project to be displayed on the northwest wall of the Arcadia Public Library.
9. Program for the 32nd Annual Arcadia Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, hosted by Mayor John Wuo. March 17, 2006.
10. Program for the 2008 Mayor's Community Breakfast "Breakfast with Champions," formerly known as Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. Friday, April 11, 2008. Hosted by Mayor Mickey Segal. Includes biographies of guest speakers Mary Young (volunteer), Rick Caruso (real estate developer of The Shops at Santa Anita), and Bob "Mr. Inspiration" Wieland (athlete, coach, motivational speaker). 2 copies.
11. Program for the 2009 Mayor's Community Breakfast "Celebrating Youth, Family & Community," Friday, March 27, 2009, featuring Courtney Chou Lee, 2009 Tournament of Roses Rose Queen, and Dr. Laura Schlessinger, marriage and family therapist.
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City Council (2000-2009)
Item ID
265AF
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Property Ownership Maps. Assessed Property

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a. Property Ownership Maps. No. 1-16; with Index (Prior to October, 1972) b. Property Ownership Maps. No. 16A-37B c. Property Ownership Maps. No. 38-58 d. Board Roll of State Assessed Property. Prepared by the State Board of Equalization, State of California. City of Arcadia. 1954. Includes letter…
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a. Property Ownership Maps. No. 1-16; with Index (Prior to October, 1972) b. Property Ownership Maps. No. 16A-37B c. Property Ownership Maps. No. 38-58 d. Board Roll of State Assessed Property. Prepared by the State Board of Equalization, State of California. City of Arcadia. 1954. Includes letter to Mr. Walter Cornish, Arcadia City Clerk from Broley E. Travis, Chief, Valuation Division, Sept 17, 1954. e. Assessment Roll of Property. Assessed by the State Board of Equalization. State of California. City of Arcadia. 1947-1954. f. Assessment Book of the Property of the City of Arcadia, Los Angeles County, for the years 1904-1908 All items in Box 84 came from the Arcadia City Hall vaults, given to the Arcadia Public Library in July, 2004.
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Property Ownership Maps. Assessed Property Taxes
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 84
Shelf Number
Shelf H34
Item ID
390AF
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History-Rancho Santa Anita (1838-1947)-Maps

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1. Kingsley map of Rancho, Section II. Surveyed March 1910. 2. Kingsley map of Rancho, Section III. Surveyed March 1910. 3. Boundaries of Hugo Reid's original 13,316 acre Rancho Santa Anita. Lasca Leaves, September 1975. 4. Rancho as sketch outlines by Lupe Cuellar. Copy received 1967. 5. Ranc…
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1. Kingsley map of Rancho, Section II. Surveyed March 1910.
2. Kingsley map of Rancho, Section III. Surveyed March 1910.
3. Boundaries of Hugo Reid's original 13,316 acre Rancho Santa Anita. Lasca Leaves, September 1975.
4. Rancho as sketch outlines by Lupe Cuellar. Copy received 1967.
5. Rancho History - Map of Baldwin Rancho. Peacock Call, September/October 1978.
6. Rancho San Pasqual and the surrounding areas. From the map of the County of Los Angeles, 1877.
Subjects
History-Rancho Santa Anita (1838-1947)-Maps
Item ID
104AF
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The library does not have a print of this negative. This oversized negative is marked 1923 Official Map of the City of Arcadia. It appears to have been produced by the City Engineer.

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1923
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Date
1923
Subjects
Maps
Physical Description
8 1/2 x 11 negative
ID
1387
Collection
Photographs
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Birdseye view map of Arcadia and Santa Anita tract.

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Date
c.1887
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Date
c.1887
Subjects
Maps-1880's-1949
Physical Description
9x13
ID
707
Collection
Photographs
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Photo of Title Insurance Map showing Spanish and Mexican Ranchos.

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Date
c.1938
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Date
c.1938
Subjects
Rancho Santa Anita-1839-1947-Maps
Physical Description
8x9 b&w
ID
898
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Photographs
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Elections - Local (2009)

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1. City of Arcadia Sample Ballot and Voter Information Pamphlet, Special Municipal Election, June 9, 2009. 2. Assorted literature on Measure A to be voted on June 9, 2009. Measure A concerns the Utility User's Tax Ordinance on telephone/telecommunications services. (4 items). 3. City of Arcadia Spe…
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1. City of Arcadia Sample Ballot and Voter Information Pamphlet, Special Municipal Election, June 9, 2009.
2. Assorted literature on Measure A to be voted on June 9, 2009. Measure A concerns the Utility User's Tax Ordinance on telephone/telecommunications services. (4 items).
3. City of Arcadia Special Election, June 9, 2009. "Measure A" official count of votes from each precinct. Yes votes = 2091, No votes = 643.
Subjects
Elections - Local (2009)
Item ID
286AF
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Schools - History (1991-2000)

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1. AUSD Newsletter, February 1991. 2. AUSD Information Sheet, May 1991. 3. AUSD. A Report to the Community. Summer 1991. 4. "Choice": a Fatal Attraction for the 1990's? Information sheet sent by Terry Towner, Superintendent, AUSD, February 1992. 5. AUSD Information Sheet, March 1992. 6. A…
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1. AUSD Newsletter, February 1991.
2. AUSD Information Sheet, May 1991.
3. AUSD. A Report to the Community. Summer 1991.
4. "Choice": a Fatal Attraction for the 1990's? Information sheet sent by Terry Towner, Superintendent, AUSD, February 1992.
5. AUSD Information Sheet, March 1992.
6. AUSD letter from C. Earl Davis, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services to area parents re School Bond Issue dated July 6, 1992.
7. Impact of the passage of Proposition 174 on the Arcadia Unified School District and resolution of the District Governing Board opposing passage of Proposition 174: the Voucher Initiative from Mary B. Dougherty, President. n.d. circa 1992.
8. AUSD Information sheet - Bond Issue Narrowly Defeated. dated October 1992.
9. Information letter from Terrence Towner, Superintendent, AUSD to parents regarding the 1992-93 school year.
10. AUSD Newsletter, December 1992.
11. AUSD Newsletter, February 1993.
12. Voters face decisions on education, leadership. Los Angeles Times April 18, 1993.
13. AUSD Newsletter, June 1993.
14. AUSD announcement of classified openings - Day-Care Assistant. dated July 29, 1993.
15. AUSD. A Report to the Community. Summer 1993.
16. AUSD. A Report to the Community. Summer 1995.
17. Schools give community a High School. Los Angeles Times March 28, 1993.
18. Announcement re: AUSD Home Page on the World Wide Web. March 1996.
19. Profile of AUSD. AUSD Homepage. March 4, 1996.
20. AUSD letter to parents for the 1993-94 school year with addresses, phone numbers, and a construction work schedule.
21. AUSD newsletter to parents for the 1994-95 school year.
22. Arcadia Festival of Bands calendar of events, 1994.
23. School system lures diverse group to Southwest Arcadia. Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley View. January 23, 1991. p. E3.
24. Flyer welcoming students to Arcadia High School Library after school. This was in response to the Arcadia Public Library closing on Fridays. March 1998.
Subjects
Schools - History (1991-2000)
Item ID
225AF
Collection
Subject Files
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City Council-Elections (2000)

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1. Campaign literature: Sheng Chang, M.D. (3 items) 2. Campaign literature: Charles "Chuck" Chivetta, Sr. (1 item) 3. Campaign literature: Mary Dougherty. (2 items) 4. Campaign literature: Vincent Foley. (7 items) 5. Campaign literature: Gino Roncelli. (4 items) 6. Campaign literature: M…
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1. Campaign literature: Sheng Chang, M.D. (3 items)
2. Campaign literature: Charles "Chuck" Chivetta, Sr. (1 item)
3. Campaign literature: Mary Dougherty. (2 items)
4. Campaign literature: Vincent Foley. (7 items)
5. Campaign literature: Gino Roncelli. (4 items)
6. Campaign literature: Mickey Segal. (2 items)
7. "Segal, Chang Win Seats." Pasadena Star News, April 12, 2000, p. A1
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City Council-Elections (2000)
Item ID
270AF
Collection
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Santa Anita Park (1991-2000)

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1. Festival Santa Anita follow-up Report dated October 27 1994 from Don Penman, Project Consultant to the Mayor and embers of the City Council. 2. On the Fast Track. (Corey Nakatani, jockey) Los Angeles Times February 16, 1995. 3. News release from the Santa Anita Companies dated March 22, 19…
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1. Festival Santa Anita follow-up Report dated October 27 1994 from Don Penman, Project Consultant to the Mayor and embers of the City Council.
2. On the Fast Track. (Corey Nakatani, jockey) Los Angeles Times February 16, 1995.
3. News release from the Santa Anita Companies dated March 22, 1995. Santa Anita Files Application for Development of Arcadia Property.
4. Santa Anita has plan for Domed Theater. Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley Section. December 5, 1993.
5. Doc Strub had a racing vision. Los Angeles Times, Section C, p.1. Column by Jim Murray. December 26, 1991.
6. Big Hoss Night at Santa Anita Park May 20, 1995. Flyer from Santa Anita Park for event sponsored by Cigna Healthcare for Seniors.
7. Proposed SART (Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc) Commercial Entertainment Planned Development Project. 1995.
8. "There's nothing like the real thing," Pasadena Magazine Fall 1994.
9. A Day at the Races. L.A. Times Valley edition March 18, 1994.
10. Promotional brochure Santa Anita Park The Great Group Place. 1993.
11. Horse racing's biggest event returns to Santa Anita. Breeders' Cup 1993. Pasadena Star News Special Section November 5, 1993.
12. California's Railbird Heaven by William Murray. New York Times Magazine. March 6, 1994.
13. Winner's Circle vol. 1 no. 2, November 1995.
14. Santa Anita A-Z. c.1995 Booklet.
15. Tracks go for broke to attract younger clientele. Orange County Register. July 23, 1997.
16. Santa Anita Rebounds to stabilize on-track business. Publicity brochure, 1997.
17. Program for the 1-Million Santa Anita handicap on March 4, 2000 and the $1,000,000 Santa Anita Derby on April 8, 2000.
18. Staff report to the Mayor and City Council from Don Penman, Deputy City Manager/Development Services on review and recommendation to (1) Adopt Resolution 6086 reaffirming the City's support for live horse racing at Santa Anita Park and encouraging any new owners of the Santa Anita Racetrack to continue to conduct live horse racing at Santa Anita Park as one of the nation's pre-eminent horse racing facilities; and (2) Review the zoning and allowable uses on the race track property. November 17, 1998.
19. Four menus from opening day, December 26, 1999 from Frontrunner restaurant at Santa Anita Park, each with a different watercolor painted for the Los Angeles Turf Club by renowned artist Sandra Oppegard.
20. Wikipedia.org article about race horse Best Pal (1988-1998), a Santa Anita Handicap and Charles H. Strub Stakes winner in 1992. Retrieved from World Wide Web July 2, 2013. See also Arcadia Authors section in History Room for book Best Pal by James Val.
21. ESPN.com article about race horse Best Pal (1988-1998), a Santa Anita Handicap and Charles H. Strub Stakes winner in 1992. Retrieved from World Wide Web July 1, 2013. See also Arcadia Authors section in History Room for book Best Pal by James Val.
22. Robert P. Strub, former head of Santa Anita and son of the founder of Santa Anita Park, Charles H. Strub, has died at the age of 74. Los Angeles Times ( ProQuest Historical), May 6, 1993.
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Santa Anita Park (1991-2000)
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Arcadia (City) History (2000-2010)

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1. Flyer and invitation for the first City of Arcadia Lucky Baldwin Day Community Picnic on October 28, 2001 at Arcadia County Park. (2 color copies of schedule of events, 1 b/w copy of invitation) 2. Flyer announcing the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for the victims of the terrorist att…
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1. Flyer and invitation for the first City of Arcadia Lucky Baldwin Day Community Picnic on October 28, 2001 at Arcadia County Park. (2 color copies of schedule of events, 1 b/w copy of invitation)
2. Flyer announcing the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for the victims of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Ceremony held at noon at the Civic Center Flagpole on September 14, 2001.
3. City of Arcadia Press Release about the Lucky Baldwin Day Community Picnic on October 27, 2002, having its own website. September 26, 2002.
4. City of Arcadia Press Release dated March 15, 2002, announcing the launching of a new communications program - "ArcadiaMail' described as an electronic news bulletin system or a mini City newsletter.
5. Email announcing that on August 7, 2001 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 6249 "designating and adopting the oak tree as the official tree of the City" and Resolution No. 6252 "designating and adopting the peacock as the official bird of the City."
6. Flyer for the Lucky Baldwin Day Community Picnic on October 27, 2002 at Arcadia County Park.
7. Police Department memorandum to the City Staff from City Manager William R. Kelly and by Dave Hinig, Chief of Police on Workplace Safety and Security following the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. October 12, 2001.
8. Police Department memorandum from Captain Bob Sanderson on LASO Emergency Operations Bureau protocol for response to an anthrax threat. October 16, 2001.
9. "Welcome to the City of Arcadia." A resident's guide to city information programs and services, 2001.
10. "Picnic salutes memory of Arcadia's Founder." Article about the Lucky Baldwin Day Community Picnic at the Arcadia County Park. Includes information on Lucky Baldwin and how he established the city of Arcadia. Arcadia Weekly, October 24-30, 2002, p.1.
11. Arbor Day Celebration program. March 7, 2000.
12. City of Arcadia, ArcadiaMail e-mail dated January 8, 2003, listing the severe damage caused by the Santa Ana winds to the Live Oak Avenue area and two digital images taken by Dick Irwin on January 6, 2003 showing the windstorm damage.
13. "History of Officials of the City of Arcadia, 1903 - 2003." Cover includes historical photos celebrating Arcadia's Centennial. 2 copies.
14. City of Arcadia press release announcing that the National Arbor Day Foundation has named the city of Arcadia a Tree City USA for the ninth year in a row. February 20, 2003.
15. "Welcome to the City of Arcadia." A resident's guide, 2003.
16. State of the City Address by Mayor Gail Marshall. City Council of the City of Arcadia Minutes. April 1, 2003.
17. Flyer for the Lucky Baldwin Day Community Picnic on Sunday, November 2, 2003 at Arcadia County Park. (Two copies)
18. Arcadia rallys for new Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger at the Arboretum. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce News and Views, November/December 2003, p. 1.
19. Reduced color copy of the poster advertising the 2003 Summer Concert Series on Thursdays at City Hall. Original poster (17" x 11") stored in Box #77.
20. 2004 City of Arcadia Volunteer Recognition Dinner program and letter dated March 19, 2004.
21. 2005 City of Arcadia Silver Circle Volunteer Appreciation Dinner program. "April in Paris."
22. Invitation to Military Tribute Sign Unveiling Ceremony, July 21, 2005 and "Arcadia Supports Our Troops" bumper sticker.
23. 21st Annual Intercultural Dinner program. "Harmony Around the World," November 26, 2007.
24. Arcadia: Time will tell. If the past is any indication, Arcadia is looking at a bright future. By Jana J. Monji, Pasadena Weekly, March 11, 2010.
25. 2003 Lucky Baldwin Day Community Picnic at Arcadia County Park, November 2, 2003 map of layout of booths, activities, seating, services, parking.
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Arcadia (City) History (2000-2010)
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Youth Coordinating Council (2002-2009) aka Youth Services Coordinating Council

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Note: Youth Coordinating Council existed from 2002-2009 according to paper files kept by Carolyn Garner-Reagan, who retired as library director in 2011. 1. Arcadia Youth Master Plan Action Plan 2. City of Arcadia-Arcadia Unified School District Youth Master Plan Revision, February 21, 2002. 3. Yout…
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Note: Youth Coordinating Council existed from 2002-2009 according to paper files kept by Carolyn Garner-Reagan, who retired as library director in 2011.
1. Arcadia Youth Master Plan Action Plan
2. City of Arcadia-Arcadia Unified School District Youth Master Plan Revision, February 21, 2002.
3. Youth Services Coordinating Council proposed calendar for 2002-2003. Proposed meetings every other month (September, November, January, March, May, skipping October, February, April, no meetings in December or June).
4. Youth Coordinating Council meeting minutes September 24, 2002.
5. Youth Services Coordinating Council agenda, November 19, 2002.
6. Youth Services Coordinating Council, November 19, 2002, report from Arcadia Unified School District.
7. Youth Services Report submitted by Jessica L. Anderson, Youth Services Supervisor and David A. Lewis, Director of Recreation and Community Services, November 4, 2003.
8. Outdated copy of "The Small Book of Big Issues for Arcadia Parents" that was going to be updated by Youth Coordinating Council and documentation on its progress. A table of contents was written by 2005, but we do not have the completed version.
9. Arcadia Unified School District & City of Arcadia Youth Master Plan Youth Activities Survey, a report by The Pulliam Group. March 21, 2001. Survey respondents were elementary school parents, middle school parents, and middle school students.
10.City of Arcadia and Arcadia Unified School District Joint Meeting, August 31, 2004. Youth Master Plan Implementation Update.
11. City of Arcadia and Arcadia Unified School District Youth Master Plan Update. January, 2007.
12. Youth Services Coordinating Council agenda and reports, January 22, 2009.
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Youth Coordinating Council (2002-2009) aka Youth Services Coordinating Council
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