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Schools - History (1880s - 1950)

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1. Where Arcadia children learn their R's. news photo and art on school district staff. 1933. 2. Arcadia's first school house. news photo, n.d. 3. Arcadia schools struggle to keep up with growth in community. 1903-E.J. Baldwin donated barn near Huntington Drive and South Santa Anita. First of…
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1. Where Arcadia children learn their R's. news photo and art on school district staff. 1933.
2. Arcadia's first school house. news photo, n.d.
3. Arcadia schools struggle to keep up with growth in community. 1903-E.J. Baldwin donated barn near Huntington Drive and South Santa Anita. First official school building in Arcadia was a two-room bungalow at First Avenue and California Street. Arcadia Tribune May 24, 1949.
4. Enrollment of 125 in schools. Arcadia Journal September 14, 1918.
5. Two-room bungalow called Arcadia's first official school building. news photo, n.d.
6. Original section of First Avenue School. news photo, n.d.
7. Historical society marks school site. news clip and photo October 3, 1963.
8. Profile of a city and its schools. History of Arcadia schools by D. Pinney April 1959.
9. Arcadia school old-timers to hold reunion. Los Angeles Times June 24, 1962.
10. One of the highlights of the 60th anniversary celebration of Arcadia. Arcadia Tribune photo and caption June 24, 1962.
11. Directory of Public Schools of Los Angeles County, CA. pages applicable to Arcadia November 1925.
12. Arcadia's first school on Falling Leaf Avenue. news photo and article August 4, 1933.
13. Arcadia completes fine grammar school. Arcadia Journal May 7, 1921.
14. Sierra Madre's early school days. TV news clip October 1973?
15. This painting of the original class of First Avenue School in Arcadia. Photo with identification of pupils attached. News-Post, n.d.
16. Presented in recognition of California Public Schools Week by Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. news clip, n.d. (circa 1948?)
17. Arcadia schools. page from San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930.
18. Arcadia's first back to school days. page from TV facts September 16, 1973? photo and text about first school.
19. Unique alumni group welcomes former Baldwin-era residents. Arcadia Tribune, n.d. (circa 1963)
20. Students, teachers, district meet and overcome obstacles. Arcadia Tribune September 14, 1978.
21. First Avenue class graduates before honored guests from first graduation. Arcadia Tribune June 16, 1946.
22. Queen City's schools: growth through the years. Arcadia Tribune May 18, 1978.
23. Ranch School. Note regarding school on the Lucky Baldwin ranch and number of pupils - 1880; taken from Carew, HISTORY OF PASADENA AND SAN GABRIEL VALLEY.
24. Mrs. Finley is teaching a school of 12 pupils in the new lodging house. news clip in a column in the San Gabriel Valley News entitled Santa Anita. May 9, 1878.
25. Arcadia Grammar School children win essay prizes. news clip regarding participation in essay contest sponsored by electrical industry of the U.S. 1924.
26. Closing School Days. Arcadia Journal June 21, 1919.
27. Program of musical given at San Joaquin School. Made from original owned by Adrian Winkler who participated in program May 27, 1924; received February 1981. (Arcadia School District Office knows nothing about this school as of January 1981, yet it is listed in the 1923 City Directory.)
28. Information from the 1923 City Directory regarding Santa Anita Grammar School in San Joaquin Street.
29. Lived here 60 years. Arcadia Tribune n.d. Regarding San Joaquin School.
30. Arcadia School District Chronology. received July 5, 1985.
31. Public Schools Week. Pamphlet with historic photos of schools April 21-25, 1975.
32. Arcadia City Schools Eighth Grade Graduation Exercises program June 13, 1924.
33. Auditor's Semi-Annual report for Santa Anita School District, six months ending December 31, 1890. photocopy courtesy Don Chapat.
34. same. Six months ending June 30, 1890.
35. State of California Teacher's Public School Register of Arcadia City School District, County of Los Angeles, California, 1901-1911. Includes records of attendance, teacher's reports, reports of classification and grading of pupils, visitors' records, list of apparatus and other school property, principal's reports, daily programs, and miscellaneous blank forms.
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Schools - History (1880s - 1950)
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Schools - History (1951-1990)

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1. The Cub. Booklet given to members of the graduating class of First Avenue School in 1956 from the print shop students. 2. Arcadia enrollment next fall set at 3800. Los Angeles Times April 2, 1951. 3. Board hears of impact on school housing needs of new construction. news clip, n.d. (circa…
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1. The Cub. Booklet given to members of the graduating class of First Avenue School in 1956 from the print shop students.
2. Arcadia enrollment next fall set at 3800. Los Angeles Times April 2, 1951.
3. Board hears of impact on school housing needs of new construction. news clip, n.d. (circa 1951-52).
4. Boom is consistent for schools. Arcadia Tribune August 16, 1973.
5. Arcadia Unified School District Newsletter, Fall 1981.
6. AUSD Newsletter, October 1983.
7. AUSD Information Data Sheet, February 1984.
8. "March in Arcadia Schools" 1986.
9. AUSD Newsletter , February 1986.
10. AUSD. A Report to the Community. June 1986.
11. AUSD Newsletter, October 1987.
12. AUSD Newsletter, November 1987.
13. AUSD. A Report to the Community. June 1987.
14. AUSD Newsletter April 1988.
15. AUSD Newsletter May 1988.
16. AUSD A Report to the Community. June 1988.
17. AUSD Newsletter, September 1988.
18. AUSD Newsletter, November 1988.
19. AUSD Information Sheet. January 1989.
20. AUSD Newsletter, February 1989.
21. AUSD Information Sheet, May 1989.
22. AUSD A Report to the Community. Summer 1990.
23. AUSD. Enrollment/Attendance report for the ninth school month - Item ILC.3. dated June 11, 1990.
24. AUSD. Arcadia High School English Curriculum - Grades 10/11 - Item IIA.1. dated June 25, 1990.
25. AUSD. Instructional Technology Plan. Item II.A.3. dated June 25, 1990.
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Schools - History (1951-1990)
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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.
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Schools - History (1991-2000)
Item ID
225AF
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Schools-History-2001-2020

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1. 2002 school enrollment close to projection. Arcadia Unified School District has enrolled 9,637 students this year, within three students of the figure projected. Arcadia Weekly, September 26-October 2, 2002, p. 14. 2. AUSD. A Report to the Community. Winter 2001. 3. AUSD pamphlet "Your Pu…
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1. 2002 school enrollment close to projection. Arcadia Unified School District has enrolled 9,637 students this year, within three students of the figure projected. Arcadia Weekly, September 26-October 2, 2002, p. 14.
2. AUSD. A Report to the Community. Winter 2001.
3. AUSD pamphlet "Your Public Schools 2001-2002 Highlights."
4. AUSD. A Report to the Community. Winter 2004
5. AUSD "Neighborhood Schools Update" by Mimi Hennessy. Discusses need to improve and upgrade schools and placing a local school bond measure on the ballot. Circa Summer 2006.
6. Measure I Citizens' Oversight Committee. 2006-2007 Annual Report to the Arcadia Unified School District Governing Board. Shows projects in progress since passage of Measure I in November 2006. Bond expenditure update.
7. AUSD Report to the Community, Fall 2007.
8. Arcadia Unified School District-School News and Views newsletter. July 2009.
9. Measure I, Facilities Bond Program, Groundbreaking Ceremony, April 2, 2009. Including invitation and Measure I Citizens' Oversight Committee 2007-2008 Annual Report, bond expenditure update on improvements to Arcadia schools.
10. AUSD School News and Views, January 2010, with stories about Business Week naming Arcadia "The Best Place to Raise Kids," groundbreaking for the new joint use gym at Dana Middle School, and Sharon Sandoval named Outstanding School Counselor of the Year.
11. AUSD adopts "Common Core," by Shel Segal. Arcadia Weekly, April 3, 2014.
12. District Delights! Official Newsletter for Arcadia Unified School District. March 2014 (Medal of Honor recipient Salvatore Giunta visits AHS). May 2014 (Superintendent Dr. Joel Shawn announces retirement).
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Schools-History-2001-2020
Item ID
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Santa Anita Park (2021-2030)

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1.Bay Area horse racing track, Golden Gate Fields, to close later this year. The Stronach Group will focus on moving horses to Santa Anita, with a goal of increasing field sizes and adding a fourth day of racing to the weekly schedule in January. Other benefits touted are enhanced program quality, …
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1.Bay Area horse racing track, Golden Gate Fields, to close later this year. The Stronach Group will focus on moving horses to Santa Anita, with a goal of increasing field sizes and adding a fourth day of racing to the weekly schedule in January. Other benefits touted are enhanced program quality, expanded wagering opportunities and premier hospitality and entertainment experiences. Pasadena Star News, July 17, 2023, p. B6.
2.Santa Anita to get big overhaul.The Stronach Group plans to renovate stables, add new track surface and many other improvements made possible by an investment of nearly $32 million in the Park. Pasadena Star News, July 29, 2023, p.A1, A8.
3.Santa Anita owners, The Stronach Group, detail plans to upgrade and expand as they close Northern California's Golden Gate Fields racetrack. Arcadia Weekly, August 3, 2023. p.31.
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Santa Anita Park (2021-2030)
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Monrovia High School students write a book about the school district's history called "The Schools in Our Town", edited by Louise Orbrink.

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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 16, 2004
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p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 16, 2004
Pages
p. A1
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Monrovia School District
The Schools in Our Town
Monrovia
History
Osbrink, Louise
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Arcadia Unified School District named the Best School District in Los Angeles, 4th best in the state, according to Niche.com's newly released 2024 rankings. Niche is a prominent school and neighborhood review website. See hard copy in VF Schools-History-2021-2030

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Mountain Views News
Date
September 30, 2023
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p. 10
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Mountain Views News
Date
September 30, 2023
Pages
p. 10
Subjects
Arcadia Unified School District
Niche.com
Rankings
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Arcadia noted for topflight city school system. From packing shed to 10 school plants, story of Arcadia--8 schools in use, 9th being built, 10th being planned.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 13, 1953
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p. 12-16
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 13, 1953
Pages
p. 12-16
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Arcadia Schools-history
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Proposal for two schools on land set aside in Rancho Santa Anita

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 26, 1946 p. 1 (Rancho Santa Anita School)
March 23, 1950 p. 13 (first school)
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 26, 1946 p. 1 (Rancho Santa Anita School)
March 23, 1950 p. 13 (first school)
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Schools - History - 1880s-1950
Item ID
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History

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1. "Arcadia, California 1903-1978" Booklet offered by Home Federal Savings. Two copies. 2. "History of the Arboretum - the first 25 years." Lasca Leaves, March 1973, anniversary issue. 3. "Anniversary reminds Arcadians of roots." Los Angeles Times, September 24, 1978. 4. "Queen City earns her d…
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1. "Arcadia, California 1903-1978" Booklet offered by Home Federal Savings. Two copies.
2. "History of the Arboretum - the first 25 years." Lasca Leaves, March 1973, anniversary issue.
3. "Anniversary reminds Arcadians of roots." Los Angeles Times, September 24, 1978.
4. "Queen City earns her diamonds." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978, supplement.
5. "Milestone marked by multi-faceted changes." Arcadia Tribune, September 12, 1978, supplement.
6. "Historical references for Arcadia." List of names gathered by Carla Maggio.
7. "History of Arcadia." Thirteen page brief history written by former librarian Jim Kirks.
8. "New book allows Arcadians chance." Arcadia Tribune, August 24, 1980. Article and photo about proposed pictorial history of Arcadia to be written by Librarian Pat McAdam and the Arboretum's Sandy Snider.
9. "Orders being taken now for City historical book." Highlander Community News, October 27, 1980. Article and photo.
10. "Arcadia's pictorial history waits in the wings." Highlander Community News, October 1, 1980.
11. Information brief furnished by Robert J. Bunker to the City of Arcadia, June 11, 1991. Correspondence attached.
12. Article in the Monrovia Planet, April 30, 1887, page 3. Regarding the new buildings being constructed, the railroad work, and the sale of lots in Arcadia.
13. "Arcadia, Monrovia's youngest sister, and her progress." The Monrovia Planet, April 9, 1887, page 2.
14. Article in the Monrovia Messenger, February 12, 1891, page 4. Regarding Arcadia and Santa Anita, and growth of the city.
15. "Arcadia news notes." Monrovia Messenger, January 28, 1892.
Subjects
History
Item ID
99AF
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History-Chronology

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1. Arcadia chronology based on Articles in Arcadia newspapers. Two copies, the first in Folder 1, the second in Folder 2. 2. "Arcadia City Chronology." Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Business Directory, 1993-1994. Prepared by Sandy Snider of the Los Angeles County Arboretum. 3. Chronology of Calif…
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1. Arcadia chronology based on Articles in Arcadia newspapers. Two copies, the first in Folder 1, the second in Folder 2.
2. "Arcadia City Chronology." Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Business Directory, 1993-1994. Prepared by Sandy Snider of the Los Angeles County Arboretum.
3. Chronology of California and local history dates.
4. ARCADIA WEEKLY: Year in Review - 1998 through 2006
5. 2020: a tumultuous and defining year by Terry Miller. Arcadia Weekly, December 31, 2020.
Subjects
History-Chronology
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100AF
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Oral History

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See also VF Santa Anita Assembly Center for Mrs. Murayama's oral history 1. Interview with Roy H. Pike, who has lived in Arcadia since 1925. (1976) 2. Interview with George McCoy, 81 years old. Sept. 1978. 3. Conversation held July 10, 1980 with Mary Cuellar Rodrigues. 4. Conversations and in…
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See also VF Santa Anita Assembly Center for Mrs. Murayama's oral history
1. Interview with Roy H. Pike, who has lived in Arcadia since 1925. (1976)
2. Interview with George McCoy, 81 years old. Sept. 1978.
3. Conversation held July 10, 1980 with Mary Cuellar Rodrigues.
4. Conversations and interview with Henry Mauch and his wife, Cacilie, at their home September 12, 1980.
5. Raymond Bowman, Arcadia High School Band Director. 1976
6. Patrick Carlin, Arcadia resident. 1976
7. Dr. Norvell Dice, Superintendent of Arcadia Schools, 1976
8. Eunice Easley, secretary to Mr. Lowery McCaslin, owner of Anoakia. 1976
9. Julian Fisher, son of E.J. Baldwin's farrier. 1976.
10. Fujikawa. Interview about Japanese internment. 1976
11. Edwin J. Gengler. 1977
12. Mrs. James M. Green. 1976
13. James Griffitts, former City Councilman. 1976
14. R.H. Hamilton, resident at 170 E. Longden Avenue, 1976
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15. Rudolph Hartman, pioneer pharmacist of Sierra Madre who remembered Anita Baldwin. 1976
16. Morris Hegg, long time plumbing contractor . 1976
17. Murray Imhoff. 1976
18. Benjamin Kiley. 1976
19. Ed Knisley, son of business manager of Anita Baldwin in later years. 1976.
20. Florence Knurr, owner of Clara Baldwin Stocker home on Foothill Boulevard. 1977.
21. Earl Kramer. 1976.
22. Tony Lopez, son of family that formerly lived on Baldwin Ranch. 1976.
23. Mrs. James Matthews. 1976
24. Joseph Mullender, grandson of Clara Baldwin. 1976
25. Joseph Mullender. 1977.
26. Catherine Mundy, newspaper columnist with the Arcadia Tribune. 1976 or 1977.
27. Roy Pike, Arcadia Poultryman. 1976
28. Sidney Platford, local history authority and long-time Arcadia resident. 1976
29. Raymond Ramuz, nurseryman. 1976
30. Conrad Reibold, former City Councilman. 1976
31. F. Harold Roach, Arcadia Tribune owner and editor for many years. 1976
32. F. Harold Roach. Interview by different interviewer.
33. Mark Sellers, jockey who grew up in Arcadia. 1977
34. William Shoemaker, noted jockey. 1976.
35. Mrs. Marilyn Stoke, race horse owner. 1976.
36. Miss Adele Strutzenberg. 1976
37. Fernando Toro, jockey. 1976
38. Adrian E. Winkler. 1976.
39. Alice Wood. 1976
40. Joseph D. Mullender, great grandson of Lucky Baldwin. 1964
41. Joseph D. Mullender and Mrs. W.A. Heater, recent owner of Clara Baldwin Stocker home.
42. Claire Charles, friend of Anita Baldwin. 1963
43. Charles W. Jones, mayor of Sierra Madre in 1907. 1962
44. William D. Millard, sixth mayor of Arcadia. 1963.
45. Clara Bertolina, whose husband used to work for Lucky Baldwin. 1968.
46. Lucille Bateman. 1976
47. John Edmund Moore, "My life story," no date.
48. Julian Fisher, son of E.J. Baldwin's African-American farrier. August 4, 1976. Transcribed interview conducted at Julian Fisher's home.
49. Julian Fisher, son of E.J. Baldwin's African-American farrier. August 17, 1976. Transcribed interview.
50. Joe Sciarra, an Arcadia resident and World War II veteran, born in 1924. Interviewed on video, on June 1, 2022. Transcribed interview. Joe's 6 part oral history videos can be viewed at Arcadia Public Library's YouTube playlist called Arcadia Oral History Project at https://tinyurl.com/mukmyfv9
Subjects
Oral History
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Item ID
159AF
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For the first time in its history, Huntington High School has a student government. Student bodies are not common for continuation schools.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 19, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 19, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - Huntington High School
Item ID
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General information regarding history of Arcadia

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 3, 1934 p. A-1 (City history)
August 15, 1940 p. 3
April 27, 1942 p. 8
March 23, 1950 p. 4 (early days)
August 13, 1953 p. 18
August 17, 1969 p. 1 (history and growth)
August 17, 1969 p. 1 (books on Arcadia history)
August 16, 1970 p. 3
August 18, 1972 p. 8 (general history)
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 3, 1934 p. A-1 (City history)
August 15, 1940 p. 3
April 27, 1942 p. 8
March 23, 1950 p. 4 (early days)
August 13, 1953 p. 18
August 17, 1969 p. 1 (history and growth)
August 17, 1969 p. 1 (books on Arcadia history)
August 16, 1970 p. 3
August 18, 1972 p. 8 (general history)
Subjects
History
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A $218 million school bond measure will go to voters in November, 2006. The Arcadia Board of Education voted to approve it for the ballot. The money will go to improvements and new facilities at all Arcadia schools.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 9, 2006
Pages
p. A1, A6
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 9, 2006
Pages
p. A1, A6
Subjects
Bond measures
Schools - History - 2001-2010
Item ID
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History (Early-1838)

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1. "Plowshare recently dug up." News clip, May 9, 1940. 2. "The Gabrielino Indians of Southern California." Master Key, December 1957. 3. "Indian artifacts from Hugo Reid Adobe." Lasca Leaves, Autumn 1958. 4. "Ancient Indians of Los Angeles had tragic lives." News clip, September 18, 1967. Two …
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1. "Plowshare recently dug up." News clip, May 9, 1940.
2. "The Gabrielino Indians of Southern California." Master Key, December 1957.
3. "Indian artifacts from Hugo Reid Adobe." Lasca Leaves, Autumn 1958.
4. "Ancient Indians of Los Angeles had tragic lives." News clip, September 18, 1967. Two copies.
5. "Archeology near Arcadia." Bibliography of sources for archeology near Arcadia.
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History (Early-1838)
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Arcadia (City) History

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1. A walk along Arcadia's "Main Street." 1880's -1920. A six page tour with maps. By Susan Kasten March, 1989. 2. "Arcadia gets publicity." News clip, 1927. Details of what a "racy" town Arcadia was. 3. "Arcadia: prestige city where it's a pleasure to live." Arcadia Tribune, June 17, 1970. 4.…
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1. A walk along Arcadia's "Main Street." 1880's -1920. A six page tour with maps. By Susan Kasten March, 1989.
2. "Arcadia gets publicity." News clip, 1927. Details of what a "racy" town Arcadia was.
3. "Arcadia: prestige city where it's a pleasure to live." Arcadia Tribune, June 17, 1970.
4. "Steady growth marks Arcadia's 70 years." Arcadia Tribune, August 16, 1973, birthday edition.
5. Arcadia Diamond Jubilee Souvenir edition. 48 page tabloid size edition, September 14, 1978.
6. "Arcadia ready for boom on 32nd anniversary." Copy of anniversary issue, August 2, 1935.
7. History of City of Arcadia officials, 1903-1986. Compiled by Christine Van Maanen.
8. A Brief History of Arcadia, CA. Courtesy of: Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, by Christine Van Maanen, City Clerk of Arcadia, 1956-1988. Retrieved from Internet, http://www.wemweb.com/traveler/towns/33arcadi/history.html on July 28, 2005.
9. City of Arcadia - general information. Prepared by the Office of the City Clerk, February, 2007.
10. History of Officials 1903-2008. Prepared by the Office of the City Clerk. 2 copies.
11. Memories of Arcadia: Mr. Mayor, a name to remember, Arcadia Weekly, September 18, 2003. Article by Charles Cooper, history of mayors, city managers, city council, clerk.
12. History of Officials 1903-2016, Prepared by the Office of the City Clerk.
13. Background of Arcadia including: Reid Granted Rancho Santa Anita, Rancho Sold to Dalton, The Baldwin Era, Arcadia Incorporated, Death of Lucky Baldwin, Ross Field World War I, the Twenties, Thirties, and Forties, Arcadia Today, Arcadia Post Office, Arcadia Public Library, Arcadia Community Coordinating Council, Arcadia Schools. Copied from The Historical Volume and Reference Works, Los Angeles County, Vol. 3 (1964).
Subjects
Arcadia (City) History
Item ID
114AF
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Oral History Audio Tapes

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ORAL HISTORY AUDIO TAPES On ¼ inch magnet tape, 7 inch reel: Mrs. Clara Bertolina, March 8, 1968; Mrs. Claire Charles, February 13, 1963; Jones, first mayor of Sierra Madre, November 15, 1962; Floyd and Mildred Kingsley, May 17, 1968; Edna Lenz and Justine Wishek, January 26, 1967; Mr. Mullender an…
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ORAL HISTORY AUDIO TAPES On ¼ inch magnet tape, 7 inch reel: Mrs. Clara Bertolina, March 8, 1968; Mrs. Claire Charles, February 13, 1963; Jones, first mayor of Sierra Madre, November 15, 1962; Floyd and Mildred Kingsley, May 17, 1968; Edna Lenz and Justine Wishek, January 26, 1967; Mr. Mullender and his wife, 1964; Mrs. Heater and Mr. Mullender, March 11, 1964; Dr. Lawrence Powell (Dean of UCLA Library School), speech January 12, 1962. On compact cassette: Lucille Bateman, May 19, 1976; Mrs. Clara Bertolina, March 8, 1968; Jones, first mayor of Sierra Madre, November 15, 1962; Edna Lenz and Justine Wishek, January 26, 1967; George McCoy, September 1978; Mr. Mullender and his wife, 1964; Mrs. Heater and Mr. Mullender, March 11, 1964; Seymour, Hortense (Music)-no date
Subjects
Oral History Audio Tapes
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 94
Shelf Number
Shelf C6
Item ID
400AF
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A call for docents at the Arboretum includes a history of the city of Arcadia and the Los Angeles County Arboretum.

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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 16, 2009
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p. A7
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 16, 2009
Pages
p. A7
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Arcadia - history
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Arcadia (City) History (1903-1920)

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1. "Incorporation motives and movements." Six pages from the book _How the Cities Grew_ by R. Bigger and J.D. Kitchen. 2. "Facts about Arcadia." Pasadena Courier, January 1967. 3. "Baldwin heirs unite to make Arcadia." Lamanda Park Herald, April 7, 1916. 4. "Memories of old Arcadia paper." Arca…
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1. "Incorporation motives and movements." Six pages from the book _How the Cities Grew_ by R. Bigger and J.D. Kitchen.
2. "Facts about Arcadia." Pasadena Courier, January 1967.
3. "Baldwin heirs unite to make Arcadia." Lamanda Park Herald, April 7, 1916.
4. "Memories of old Arcadia paper." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1934.
5. Board of Trustees (now called City Council) meeting minutes at which the sale of liquor was banned. April 15, 1912.
6. "Colorful past of early Arcadia." News clip, circa 1950.
7. "In the good old days of Arcadia." A column of tid-bits from an Arcadia bulletin, circa 1904 as published in a news clip, circa 1950.
8. Copy of certification of incorporation approval given by the Board of Supervisors, August 4, 1903, issued by C.F. Curry, Secretary of State, California.
9. "Early day visitors found Arcadia to be ..." Arcadia Tribune, January 5, 1978.
10. "Supervisors see 'Arcadia'." Los Angeles Times, May 17, 1903, part 3, page 1. Mentions strong opposition to incorporation plans.
11. "Dave Lundberg's research finds Lucky was protector." Arcadia Tribune, May 11, 1967. Based on information from a April 26, 1906 news story.
12. "Indians, rustlers haunt city street." Arcadia Tribune, July 17, 1968.
13. "Baldwin purchased Rancho, planted trees along drive." Daily News Post, February 15, 1962.
14. "Bill of fare fair." News clip, circa 1950.
15. Site of First Avenue where library was located and early view of Santa Anita. Copy of news photo, circa 1950.
16. "First wheels, then ponies go round." Daily News Post, January 30, 1962.
17. "Early Baldwin pastures." Two copies of photos, circa 1960. One pastoral scene, one showing early Baldwin pastures.
18. Baldwin store and Clara Villa photos. Copies from newspaper, March 23, 1950.
19. "Arcadia named after Grecian pastoral village." News clip, circa 1950. (Another copy is in file Arcadia -Name)
20. "Arcadia once was wide open." News clip, circa 1950.
21. "Longtime resident recalls dairy farm." Iowa Dairy. Arcadia Tribune, January 26, 1964.
22. "Arcadia." Arcadia Journal, June 21, 1919. Full-length, double column article listing approximately 36 good points about the town.
23. "Lucky Baldwin wants the Board of Supervisors to empower him." Los Angeles Times, May 17, 1903.
24. "By the overwhelming vote of 35 yeas, nays none, the City of Arcadia..." News clip, July 28, 1903.
25. City of Arcadia letterhead. Circa 1910+? Copy of original from Gert Daniels. Acquired February 1981.
26. See reference to a Veelox of the Los Angeles Times, July 28, 1903. Reporting on incorporation vote. Copy attached. "Nary a 'nay' has Arcadia. Unanimous voting in Lucky Baldwin's town. Nearly all candidates served as officers of election. Legality of incorporation to be contested--'mayor' plans race track."
27. "Arcadia gets publicity: how many residents of Arcadia now remember." Copied for an article in Mr. Green's scrapbook. Circa 1927.
28. "Downtown group paces growth of shopping district." News clip, undated.
29. "Story of 'Lucky' Baldwin ... one of our most colorful pioneers." Unknown source. (Other copies in file - Baldwin, Elias J. "Lucky").
30. Copy of the Seal of the Board of Supervisors regarding the incorporation of the City of Arcadia, August 13, 1903.
31. "Bridge sighs stir Arcadia." Los Angeles Times November 22, 1907.
32. Memo from the Office of the City Attorney, dated September 26, 2002, establishing the official City of Arcadia date of incorporation as August 5, 1903.
33. Copy of City of Arcadia incorporation papers. Petition to the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors, signed by Elias J. Baldwin and at least 50 qualified electors. Dated June 22, 1903.
34. Copy of City of Arcadia incorporation papers. "In Re Incorporation of the City of Arcadia, and Election of Officers." Establishes boundaries of city. Copy of certification of incorporation approval given by the Board of Supervisors, August 4, 1903, issued by C.F. Curry, Secretary of State, California.
35. Lucky Baldwin proud monarch of queerest of little kingdoms: "We aren't going to have any worse town than we can help," says the despot of Arcadia--American gambling principality to be born this month. Los Angeles Times, November 3, 1907.
36. Nary a 'nay' has Arcadia. Unanimous voting in Lucky Baldwin's town. Nearly all candidates served as officers of election. Legality of incorporation to be contested--"Mayor" plans race track. Los Angeles Times, July 28, 1903.
37. Army lays siege to Lucky Baldwin's projected private city. Census takers indicate 200 Mexicans and 22 Chinese on Baldwin's ranch. Los Angeles Times, May 20, 1903.
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Arcadia (City) History (1903-1920)
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