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Biographic sketch and caricature of Mel Pratt, proprietor of the Music Mart and Mr. Music of the Peach Blossom City.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29682
Newspaper
The Journal
Date
April 5, 1950
Pages
p. 1 Section 2 (See basement box 112.)
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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
April 5, 1950
Pages
p. 1 Section 2 (See basement box 112.)
Subjects
Mel Pratt Business and industry - Music Mart
Item ID
29867AN
Collection
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"The Oaks" in the days of Lucky Baldwin

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4074
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 23, 1950
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 23, 1950
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Rancho Santa Anita - 1875 - 1909
Baldwin, Elias J. "Lucky"
Item ID
3950AN
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Noted organist Elsie Mae Emerson to present concert at Arcadia Music Mart, announced owner Mel Pratt. Emerson is an organist on the famous "Queen for a Day" show both on television and radio. She will play and demonstrate the Minshall electronic organ.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36127
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 2, 1953
Pages
Section 2, p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 2, 1953
Pages
Section 2, p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Music Mart
Electronic instruments
Emerson, Elsie Mae
Pratt, Mel
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The official song for the 2nd annual Peach Blossom Festival, "When it's Peach Blossom Time in Arcadia," is now being sold at local music stores. Published by Hortense Seymour, the Betty Graeme tune is selling for 50 cents per copy.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper10048
Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
March 18, 1950
Pages
p. 6
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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
March 18, 1950
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
Peach Blossom Festival
Item ID
10003AN
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Newspaper Index
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Baldwin Avenue extension south okayed. Street will extend from Huntington Drive to Ramona Boulevard.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32872
Newspaper
The Journal
Date
January 11, 1950
Pages
p. 6 Section 2, (See basement box 112.)
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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
January 11, 1950
Pages
p. 6 Section 2, (See basement box 112.)
Subjects
Baldwin Avenue
Item ID
33069AN
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Baldwin Avenue extension south from Huntington Drive to Ramona Boulevard has been approved.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33017
Newspaper
The Journal
Date
January 11, 1950
Pages
p. 6 Section 2 (See basement box 112.)
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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
January 11, 1950
Pages
p. 6 Section 2 (See basement box 112.)
Subjects
Baldwin Avenue
Streets
Item ID
33214AN
Collection
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Elias Jackson "Lucky" Baldwin's Maltese Cross has been dedicated as a memorial. It rests on the graves of his four American Derby winning horses.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33012
Newspaper
The Journal
Date
January 11, 1950
Pages
p. 1 (See basement box 112.)
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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
January 11, 1950
Pages
p. 1 (See basement box 112.)
Subjects
Baldwin, Elias Jackson "Lucky"
Horses and horse racing
Item ID
33209AN
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The official song of the Peach Blossom Festival, "When it's Peach Blossom Time in Arcadia," is now on sale. It was published by Hortense Seymour.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper10047
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 23, 1950
Pages
p. 15
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 23, 1950
Pages
p. 15
Subjects
Peach Blossom Festival
Item ID
10002AN
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Items regarding Santa Anita

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4400
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 26, 1953 p. 1 (improvements)
November 7, 1957 p. q (landscaping)
April 6, 1959 p. 5 (Eucalyptus trees removed)
August 20, 1959 p. 1 (widening)
March 3, 1960 p. 1 (trees)
February 20, 1961 p. 1 (widening)
May 28, 1962 p. 4 ( " )
July 19, 1964 p. 1 (underpass at railroad crossing)
September 1, 1968 p. 1 (restricted parking)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 26, 1953 p. 1 (improvements)
November 7, 1957 p. q (landscaping)
April 6, 1959 p. 5 (Eucalyptus trees removed)
August 20, 1959 p. 1 (widening)
March 3, 1960 p. 1 (trees)
February 20, 1961 p. 1 (widening)
May 28, 1962 p. 4 ( " )
July 19, 1964 p. 1 (underpass at railroad crossing)
September 1, 1968 p. 1 (restricted parking)
Subjects
Streets - Santa Anita
Item ID
4276AN
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Mrs. Richard Durkee, known professionally as "Carmeleta," will appear in South Pasadena before a Masonic Lodge meeting. She recently opened a studio in the Arcadia Music Mart.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper12914
Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
September 1, 1952
Pages
p. 4
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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
September 1, 1952
Pages
p. 4
Subjects
Durkee, Mrs. Richard
Carmeleta
Item ID
13097AN
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Obituary/death notice.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper15358
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 22, 1957
Pages
p. 9
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 22, 1957
Pages
p. 9
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Recob, James Baldwin
Item ID
15913AN
Collection
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Obituary/death notice.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper16651
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 23, 1959
Pages
p. 4
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 23, 1959
Pages
p. 4
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Baldwin, Rosalind
Edsall, Cloe
Item ID
17435AN
Collection
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Marriage.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper10876
Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
June 11, 1951
Pages
p. 8
Announcement Type
Marriage
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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
June 11, 1951
Pages
p. 8
Announcement Type
Marriage
Subjects
Derx, Dextra Baldwin
McGonagle, James Robert
Item ID
10783AN
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Marriage.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper12859
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 6, 1954
Pages
p. 4 w/photo
Announcement Type
Marriage
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 6, 1954
Pages
p. 4 w/photo
Announcement Type
Marriage
Subjects
Owen, Patricia Ann
Baldwin, Robert Prentice
Item ID
13048AN
Collection
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Renovation of "Lucky" Baldwin's coach barn.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3999
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 18, 1957 p. 1
March 17, 1958 p. 1
April 7, 1958 pp. 1, 3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 18, 1957 p. 1
March 17, 1958 p. 1
April 7, 1958 pp. 1, 3
Subjects
Arboretum - Coach Barn
Item ID
3874AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Obituary/death notice.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper15716
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 23, 1958
Pages
p. 9
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 23, 1958
Pages
p. 9
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Hess, Irene Anita
Item ID
16268AN
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Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Selmer, Feb. 10.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper11131
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune & News
Date
February 28, 1952
Pages
p. 4
Announcement Type
Birth
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune & News
Date
February 28, 1952
Pages
p. 4
Announcement Type
Birth
Subjects
Selmer, Anita Louise
Item ID
11327AN
Collection
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Ban on horses on Santa Anita

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4167
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 16, 1957 p. 1 (protest over ban)
December 14, 1957 p. 1 (Council permits horses between Huntington and Live Oak)
January 9, 1958 p. 1 (final ban on horses north of Huntington)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 16, 1957 p. 1 (protest over ban)
December 14, 1957 p. 1 (Council permits horses between Huntington and Live Oak)
January 9, 1958 p. 1 (final ban on horses north of Huntington)
Subjects
Ordinances, Municipal
Item ID
4043AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Santa Anita District Club.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4459
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 24, 1957 p. 1
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 24, 1957 p. 1
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
YMCA
Item ID
4335AN
Collection
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Author of "Arcadia, City of the Santa Anita"

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 26, 1953
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 26, 1953
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Authors - Eberly, Gordon S.
Item ID
3621AN
Collection
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