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Anita Baldwin statue to be unveiled at Le Méridien Hotel in Arcadia The Anita May Baldwin statue at the Le Méridien Hotel will be unveiled on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021 at 11 a.m. Anita is the daughter of city founder, Elias Jackson "Lucky" Baldwin. The statue will be featured on the opposite end of the Huntington Drive islands’ hotel property. “We are very excited to be bringing Anita back to Arcadia,” said Mayor Sho Tay in a statement released by the city. “I would like to thank the Shen, Liu and Chen Families, Jeff Lee, the Dextra Baldwin McGonagle Foundation, Heather D. Gibson and Margaux L. Gibson, and the Arcadia Historical Society, for their generous donations.” “On behalf of the Baldwin family, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the Arcadia City Council, the Arcadia Historical Society, the Le Méridien Hotel and all those who have supported this effort to pay homage to my great-great grandmother, Anita May Baldwin,” said Margaux Gibson. “This magnificent statue of Anita will showcase a strong woman who was ahead of her time. I am proud to call Anita May Baldwin my great-great grandmother, and I am truly proud to be a part of this historic project.” The Anita statue was sculpted by local artist and southern California native Alfred Paredes — who created the Lucky Baldwin statue on the corner of Huntington Drive and Holly Avenue — and is aptly named, “A Legacy of Charity” in honor of Anita’s contributions to life in early Arcadia and throughout California.

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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 7, 2021
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p. 2
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 7, 2021
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p. 2
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Arcadia Historical Society
Baldwin, Anita
Gibson, Heather D.
Gibson, Margaux L.
Le Meridien Hotel
Paredes, Alfred
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Statues
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Woman ahead of her time honored. Anita May Baldwin statue to debut at Le Meridien Hotel. She was philanthropist, key figure in racetrack. The statue is named "A Legacy of Charity," by artist Alfred Paredes.

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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 24, 2021
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p. A1, A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 24, 2021
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p. A1, A4
Subjects
Arcadia Historical Society
Baldwin, Anita M.
Gibson, Margaux
Le Meridien Hotel
Paredes, Alfred
Statuary
Tay, Sho
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Unveiling of Anita May Baldwin statue brings peace and beauty. Anita May Baldwin was dedicated down the road from the statue of her father, Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin. The statue was unveiled yesterday at the official grand opening of the Le Meridien Hotel on Huntington Drive in Arcadia. The statue is called "A Legacy of Charity," made by artist Alfred Paredes.

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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 26, 2021
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p. A3, A5
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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 26, 2021
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p. A3, A5
Subjects
Arcadia Historical Society
Baldwin, Anita M.
Gibson, Margaux
Le Meridien Hotel
Paredes, Alfred
Statuary
Tay, Sho
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For the first time in two years, the Arcadia Educational Foundation (AEF) Summer School Program for 2022 will happen in person for all grade levels. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, summer school had to be conducted virtually during the summers of 2020 and 2021. As for health and safety, summer school has been adapted in accordance with the health guidelines and regulations that Arcadia Unified School District follows.

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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 19, 2022
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p. 11
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 19, 2022
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p. 11
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Arcadia Educational Foundation
Arcadia Unified School District
Summer school
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Ed Andersen, president of Arcadia Historical Society, presents a local history program at Arcadia Public Library on March 11 at 2:00. The topic is The San Gabriel Valley in 1877: through the lens of Carleton Watkins (photographer).

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Mountain Views News
Date
March 4, 2023
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p. 8
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Mountain Views News
Date
March 4, 2023
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Andersen, Ed
Arcadia Historical Society
Arcadia Public Library
Watkins, Carleton
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The delayed completion of the Arcadia Historical Museum has been a cause of concern to city officials. The Museum is set to open in July or August.

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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 14, 2001
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 14, 2001
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Historical Museum
Arcadia Historical Society
Gilb, Charles
Gilb, Ruth
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29995AN
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The Arcadia Educational Foundation presented a check in the amount of $50,000 to school district officials. The money will be used for various video instructional devices. The A.E.F. is profiled.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 16, 1992
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 16, 1992
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p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Educational Foundation
Item ID
14AN
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The Arcadia Historical Society Board of Directors recently honored 6 longtime members: Herb Goddard, David Hannah, Alice Slater, Barbara Regan, Nick Pokrajac and Loretta Platford.

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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 8, 1993
Pages
p. 16; Highlander section
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 8, 1993
Pages
p. 16; Highlander section
Subjects
Arcadia Historical Society
Item ID
233AN
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More than 100 tiles displaying donors' names have been set in the windows at the Arcadia Historical Museum. A dedication ceremony is scheduled for Sunday.

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Star Tribune
Date
November 13, 1992
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p. 1
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Star Tribune
Date
November 13, 1992
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Historical Society
Item ID
288AN
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The Arcadia Educational Foundation, a non-profit public benefit corporation, is now in the process of incorporating. The purpose of the organization is to provide financial support to the school district. Several other cities in the area have formed similar organizations.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 25, 1981
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 25, 1981
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p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Educational Foundation
Item ID
473AN
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The Board of Education has provided the Arcadia Educational Foundation with a list of priorities that amount to $400,000. The foundation is attempting to raise funds for these items. Top two priorities included adding Junior High teachers and maintenance.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 30, 1981
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 30, 1981
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p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Educational Foundation
Item ID
474AN
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The Arcadia Educational Foundation has approved by-laws, elected officers and established committees. Their goals are discussed.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 27, 1981
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 27, 1981
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Educational Foundation
Item ID
475AN
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In its efforts to raise money for the Arcadia School District, the Arcadia Educational Foundation is conducting a direct mail campaign to enlist community support for their efforts.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 22, 1981
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 22, 1981
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Educational Foundation
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476AN
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The Arcadia Educational Foundation presented $35,000 to the Board of Education. Their efforts to solicit community support through various fundraisers is ongoing.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 27, 1982
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 27, 1982
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p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Educational Foundation
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477AN
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Former Mayor Charles Gilb elected president of the Arcadia Educational Foundation.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 22, 1982
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p. 1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 22, 1982
Pages
p. 1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Educational Foundation
Gilb, Charles
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478AN
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Charles E. Gilb, president of Arcadia Educational Foundation announced opening of office for the Foundation at 30 E. Santa Clara St. Lyle Cunningham as office manager.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 2, 1982
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 2, 1982
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Educational Foundation
Cunningham, Lyle
Item ID
479AN
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Articles on Arcadia Educational Foundation presentation of a gift of $50,000 to Arcadia Board of Education by Charles Gilb, president of AEF.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 13, 1983; February 17, 1983
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p. 1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 13, 1983; February 17, 1983
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p. 1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Educational Foundation
Gilb, Charles
Item ID
480AN
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Thirteen new members have been appointed to board of Arcadia Educational Foundation according to president, Charles E. Gilb.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 28, 1983
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p. A-2
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 28, 1983
Pages
p. A-2
Subjects
Arcadia Educational Foundation
Item ID
481AN
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Charles Gilb, chairman of Arcadia Educational Foundation, writes a check for $35,000 to be presented to Don Fickas, president of the Board of Education. Money to be used to augment school district's science program.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 18, 1984
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p. 1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 18, 1984
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p. 1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Educational Foundation
Gilb, Charles
Item ID
482AN
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Fundraising efforts (primarily via direct mail solicitation) by the Arcadia Educational Foundation have yielded $45,000 to be used for a new science lab at Arcadia High School and $20,000 to buy mini-computers for Arcadia grade school students.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 7, 1984
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 7, 1984
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Educational Foundation
Fundraisers
Item ID
483AN
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