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Centennial Celebrations, 2003

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Contents: 1. Flyer recruiting volunteers for Centennial Commission, 1997. 2. Memo from the City Manager to City Council regarding a report and recommendations to adopt Resolution No. 5995 establishing the Arcadia Centennial Celebration Commission. 3. Brochure offering sponsorship of Centennial flags that …

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

Subjects: Centennial Celebrations, 2003

Item ID: 255AF

Collection: Subject Files

Centennial Celebrations, 2003

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Contents: Centennial Celebrations, 2003. Gold “Community of Homes” 1903-2003 Centennial Medallion; Gold “Community of Homes” 1903-2003 Centennial Christmas/Holiday ornament; Lucky Baldwin Day tote bag, 2003; Arcadia Centennial Concert Series, Big Bands Sounds – April 27, 2003 and American History Through Son…

Contents: Centennial Celebrations, 2003. Gold “Community of Homes” 1903-2003 Centennial Medallion; Gold “Community of Homes” 1903-2003 Centennial Christmas/Holiday ornament; Lucky Baldwin Day tote bag, 2003; Arcadia Centennial Concert Series, Big Bands Sounds – April 27, 2003 and American History Through Song, May 18, 2003 (POSTER); 2003 Summer Concert Series (POSTER)

Subjects: Centennial Celebrations, 2003

Location: History Room

Box Number: Box 77

Shelf Number: Shelf B6

Item ID: 383AF

Collection: Subject Files

Centennial Celebrations (Golden Jubilee, 1953)

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Contents: 1. Chamber of Commerce - Arcadia, California. 1903-1953 Golden Anniversary decal. Two copies. 2. Ticket application to the Golden Anniversary Jubilee Birthday Ball, August 13, 1953. 3. Ticket for the "Sunday Afternoon Affair", August 16, 1953. 4. Program for the Golden Jubilee Birthday Ball, …

Contents: 1. Chamber of Commerce - Arcadia, California. 1903-1953 Golden Anniversary decal. Two copies.; 2. Ticket application to the Golden Anniversary Jubilee Birthday Ball, August 13, 1953.; 3. Ticket for the "Sunday Afternoon Affair", August 16, 1953.; 4. Program for the Golden Jubilee Birthday Ball, August 13, 1953.; 5. Information sheet regarding the Arcadia Tribune Golden Jubilee edition.; 6. "Golden time just passed." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1953.; 7. Participation award ribbon, August 15, 1953.; 8. Letters thanking participants of the Golden Jubilee Festival, 1953.; 9. "Sunny Lundberg crowned queen of Arcadia's Golden Jubilee Festival." Arcadia Tribune, August 13, 1953, page 9.

Subjects: Centennial Celebrations (Golden Jubilee, 1953)

Item ID: 44AF

Collection: Subject Files

Centennial Celebrations (Diamond Jubilee, 1978)

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Contents: 1. "$10,000 approved for Diamond Jubilee." Arcadia Tribune, February 26, 1978. 2. "Parade shapes up." Arcadia Tribune, June 1, 1978. 3. Diamond Jubilee symbol, 2 copies. 4. "Food, music, fun at the Peacock Faire." Arcadia Tribune, July 6, 1978. 5. Program for Special Commendation Ceremony, Jul…

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

Subjects: Centennial Celebrations (Diamond Jubilee, 1978)

Item ID: 45AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia Humane Society Scrapbook

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Contents: 1. Arcadia Humane Society Scrapbook Minutes: October 12, 1927-June 10, 1941; July 21, 1942; July 13, 1943; August 10, 1943.

Contents: 1. Arcadia Humane Society Scrapbook Minutes: October 12, 1927-June 10, 1941; July 21, 1942; July 13, 1943; August 10, 1943.

Subjects: Arcadia Humane Society Scrapbook

Location: History Room

Box Number: Box 14

Shelf Number: Shelf A1

Item ID: 323AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia Beautiful Commission Scrapbook

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Start Date: 1969

End Date: 1991

Contents: a. Arcadia Beautiful Commission Scrapbook featuring award winners and pictures of awards ceremonies. Clippings from 1984 through 1991. b. Arcadia Beautiful Commission Scrapbook. Established 1970. Paintings by Edna Lenz on the first few pages. Clippings from 1969 through 1978.

Start Date: 1969

End Date: 1991

Contents: a. Arcadia Beautiful Commission Scrapbook featuring award winners and pictures of awards ceremonies. Clippings from 1984 through 1991.; b. Arcadia Beautiful Commission Scrapbook. Established 1970. Paintings by Edna Lenz on the first few pages. Clippings from 1969 through 1978.