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Tiny books tell stories in a way all their own. Doris Selmer and Jerome Selmer, avid collectors of miniature books, have just published "The First Museum of Los Angeles," a miniature book about the Southwest Museum.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 14, 1994

Pages: p. H-3 photo

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 14, 1994

Pages: p. H-3 photo

Subjects: Selmer, Doris; Selmer, Jerome; Selmer, Jerry

Item ID: 3887AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Rotary Club's Salute to Seniors Luncheon will honor husband and wife Jerry Selmer and Doris Selmer, the City of Arcadia 2015 Senior Citizens of the Year.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: March 19, 2015

Pages: p. 16

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: March 19, 2015

Pages: p. 16

Subjects: Arcadia Rotary Club; Selmer, Doris; Selmer, Jerry

Item ID: 34321AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Doris and Jerry Selmer named Arcadia 2015 Senior Citizens of the Year at the annual Salute to Seniors Luncheon sponsored by the Arcadia Rotary Club.

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Newspaper: Mountain Views News

Date: April 11, 2015

Pages: p. 7

Newspaper: Mountain Views News

Date: April 11, 2015

Pages: p. 7

Subjects: Arcadia Rotary Club; Selmer, Doris; Selmer, Jerry

Item ID: 34345AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Long-time Arcadia resident Doris Selmer has been elected president of the Miniature Book Society. She is profiled.

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Newspaper: San Marino News

Date: September 21, 1995

Pages: p. 9

Newspaper: San Marino News

Date: September 21, 1995

Pages: p. 9

Subjects: Selmer, Doris

Item ID: 5269AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Jerry Selmer will give a talk about growing up in the Arcadia area on November 12 at 11:30AM-1:00PM at Arcadia Public Library.

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Newspaper: Mountain Views News

Date: October 22, 2016

Pages: p. 6

Newspaper: Mountain Views News

Date: October 22, 2016

Pages: p. 6

Subjects: Friends of Arcadia Public Library programs; Selmer, Jerry

Item ID: 34891AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Obituary/death notice. See hard copy in VF Friends of the Library.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 13, 2021

Pages: p. 10

Announcement Type: Obituary or death notice

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 13, 2021

Pages: p. 10

Announcement Type: Obituary or death notice

Subjects: Selmer, Doris

Collection: Newspaper Index

Library Collections

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Contents: 1. "Library collection recalls city's birthday." Arcadia Tribune, August 16, 1970. 2. "Young adults have book collection." Arcadia Tribune, September 2, ? 3. "Young adult books listed." Monrovia News Post, undated. 4. "City library urges use of art loans." News clip, October 17, 1971. 5. "Libr…

Contents: 1. "Library collection recalls city's birthday." Arcadia Tribune, August 16, 1970.; 2. "Young adults have book collection." Arcadia Tribune, September 2, ?; 3. "Young adult books listed." Monrovia News Post, undated.; 4. "City library urges use of art loans." News clip, October 17, 1971.; 5. "Library gets large-type World Book." Arcadia News Post, January 16, 1970.; 6. "Large-type books added to library." Arcadia Tribune, January 21, 1970.; 7. "New dimension added to services provided by Arcadia Public Library." Arcadia News Post, March 4, 1970.; 8. "Cassette collection is new vista at library." Arcadia Tribune, August 19, 1970.; 9. "Arcadia library has cassette tapes." News Post, August 17, 1970.; 10. "Phonograph record system complete." Arcadia News Post, October 21, 1970.; 11. "Library's technical services director selects, catalogs reading material." News Post, November 13, 1970.; 12. "Books, books, and more books!" Daily News Post, May 22, 1972.; 13. "Maps of 19th century Arcadia now available at the library." News clip, circa June 1974.; 14. "New magazine policy adopted by library." News clip, June, 1974.; 15. "Library adds paperback collection." News clip, August 1977.; 16. A study and evaluation of the adult collections of the Arcadia Public Library, completed February 1972.; 17. "Books on Washington given library by ex-Congressman." Arcadia Tribune, February 26, 1967.; 18. "Jubilee: a permanent collection." Arcadia Tribune, July 30, 1978.; 19. Arcadia Public Library Films, catalogue. Undated.; 20. 16 mm Film Subject Index. Undated.; 21. "New books." Arcadia Highlander, June 25, 1986 with photo.

Subjects: Library Collections

Item ID: 140AF

Collection: Subject Files

Obituary/death notice. See also Arcadia Weekly, p. 4, May 31, 2018. See also VF Deaths for hard copy.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: May 22, 2018

Pages: p. A6

Announcement Type: Obituary or death notice

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: May 22, 2018

Pages: p. A6

Announcement Type: Obituary or death notice

Subjects: Selmer, Jerome R.; Selmer, Jerry

Item ID: 35362AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

American Association of University Women (AAUW)Arcadia Branch Collection

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Contents: American Association of University Women (AAUW)-Arcadia Branch Collection, 1950-2000s. The Arcadia branch of AAUW was founded in 1950 and disbanded in 2016. Second of three boxes. Subject Files: AAUW Pamphlets AAUW Related Articles Branch Audits Branch Awards Budgets Correspondence Festive Fair Fu…

Contents: American Association of University Women (AAUW)-Arcadia Branch Collection, 1950-2000s. The Arcadia branch of AAUW was founded in 1950 and disbanded in 2016. Second of three boxes. Subject Files: AAUW Pamphlets AAUW Related Articles Branch Audits Branch Awards Budgets Correspondence Festive Fair Fundraisers Historian Reports International Federation of University Women Los Angeles District Los Angeles Olympics: EFP Fundraising Project Meeting Sites Membership Membership Surveys Minutes (3 files) Museum Site President’s File (2 files) President’s Mailing Press Releases 1992-2016 Programs Public Policy Social Issues State Conventions Stationery & Printing (letterhead) Taxes Tech Trek 2001-2016 Treasurer’s Reports Tri-District Conference United Nations Woman of Achievement Women’s Work/Women’s Worth

Subjects: American Association of University Women (AAUW)Arcadia Branch Collection

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 110B

Shelf Number: Shelf H25

Item ID: 421AF

Collection: Subject Files

American Association of University Women (AAUW) - Arcadia Branch Collection

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Contents: This box is missing as of early 2023 (this note written on 4/12/2023). American Association of University Women (AAUW)-Arcadia Branch Collection, 1950-2000s. The Arcadia branch of AAUW was founded in 1950 and disbanded in 2016. Subject Files: 1. Slides, November 1967, Festive Fair Christmas Event …

Contents: This box is missing as of early 2023 (this note written on 4/12/2023). American Association of University Women (AAUW)-Arcadia Branch Collection, 1950-2000s. The Arcadia branch of AAUW was founded in 1950 and disbanded in 2016. Subject Files: 1. Slides, November 1967, Festive Fair Christmas Event at Santa Anita Park 2. Slides, March 1983, Math & Science Career Conference 3. “Power of One Vote” poster, November 3, 1987, AAUW Voter Education Campaign 4. Proclamations from the City of Arcadia a. AAUW Action for Equity Week, March 11, 1980 b. Women’s History Week, February 23, 1982 c. AAUW Week, February 19, 1982 d. AAUW Week, March 9, 1983 e. AAUW Week, March 18, 1984 f. AAUW March 6, 1988 5. Award to the AAUW Arcadia Branch in appreciation for outstanding fundraising in per capita giving for 1980-1981, Given June 22, 1981. 6. Scrapbook of the AAUW-Arcadia Branch, 1967-1968, President Marjorie Thomas (Mrs. Frank Thomas). Includes pictures and news clippings. 7. Sharon Shuster audio cassette tape “Radical thoughts/outrageous acts.” Copyright 1992, 27 minutes. 8. AAUW Arcadia Branch rubber stamp

Subjects: American Association of University Women (AAUW) - Arcadia Branch Collection

Physical Description: Third of three boxes.

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 110C

Shelf Number: Shelf H11

Item ID: 422AF

Collection: Subject Files

Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Selmer, Aug. 11.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 25, 1960

Pages: p. 20

Announcement Type: Birth

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 25, 1960

Pages: p. 20

Announcement Type: Birth

Subjects: Selmer, John Richard

Item ID: 17727AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Selmer, Feb. 10.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune & News

Date: February 28, 1952

Pages: p. 4

Announcement Type: Birth

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune & News

Date: February 28, 1952

Pages: p. 4

Announcement Type: Birth

Subjects: Selmer, Anita Louise

Item ID: 11327AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Library Board approved a budget of $5000 to purchase more Asian reading materials. Rose Hwang, the librarian in charge of the Asian language collection said the money will buy at least 600 new books.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 6, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 6, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library - Collection

Item ID: 1931AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Jerome Selmer of Arcadia was recently named executive director of the Southwest Museum. Brief biographical notes included.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 23, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 23, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Selmer, Jerome

Item ID: 3137AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Personal Narratives (SEE ALSO - Oral History)

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Contents: 1. "The Santa Anita Rancho." By Percy Bonebrake. Seven pages. 2. "Caminos - Pioneering with the Paynes (Dee M. Payne), 1907-1947." Published by the Arcadia Historical Society. 3. "Tales of Ben Benadum, Parts I, II and III." Arcadia Tribune August 11 and 14, 1968. 4. "From the notebook of Bruce …

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

Subjects: Personal Narratives (SEE ALSO - Oral History)

Item ID: 102AF

Collection: Subject Files

Children's Department Collection

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Contents: Summer Reading Club Scrapbook 1967-1979, in a burgundy binder. Contains procedures, photos, flyers, brochures, performers, bookworm. Blue scrapbook-clippings c. 1933-1994 Proposal for improvements Children's Services, submitted by E. Swedstedt, September 1975.

Contents: Summer Reading Club Scrapbook 1967-1979, in a burgundy binder. Contains procedures, photos, flyers, brochures, performers, bookworm.; Blue scrapbook-clippings c. 1933-1994; Proposal for improvements Children's Services, submitted by E. Swedstedt, September 1975.

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-Children's Department; Arcadia Public Library-Children's Services; Summer Reading Club; Summer Reading Program

Physical Description: One manila box

Location: Basement

Box Number: 134A

Shelf Number: H25

Item ID: 501AF

Collection: Subject Files

Children's Department Collection

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Contents: Manila folders-Photos 1980s-2000s, Polaroid photos 1990s, undated photos and Polaroids Individual folders-clippings and photos 1930-1999 Clippings 1994-1996 Misc. flyers, letters, undated clippings, etc.

Contents: Manila folders-Photos 1980s-2000s, Polaroid photos 1990s, undated photos and Polaroids; Individual folders-clippings and photos 1930-1999; Clippings 1994-1996; Misc. flyers, letters, undated clippings, etc.