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Architects (Benton, Arthur B.)

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Contents: 1. Arthur B. Benton, architect of Anoakia. Who Was Who in America, 1943. 2. Arthur B. Benton. Biographical Dictionary of American Architects, p.52; obituary from Architect and Engineer, October 1927, p.108; Benton, Arthur Burnett - "Autobiography", typed biography from the California History fi…

Contents: 1. Arthur B. Benton, architect of Anoakia. Who Was Who in America, 1943.; 2. Arthur B. Benton. Biographical Dictionary of American Architects, p.52; obituary from Architect and Engineer, October 1927, p.108; Benton, Arthur Burnett - "Autobiography", typed biography from the California History file of the Los Angeles Public Library. Information received from MCLS Reference Service, December 1, 1995.; 3. Arthur B. Benton. from: Toward a simpler way of life: the arts and crafts architects of California (1997); 4. Arthur Burnett Benton. History of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties (1922); 5. Benton, Arthur Burnett. Cyclopedia of American Biography, Supplementary Edition (1926); 6. "Arthur B. Benton," from TOWARD A SIMPLER WAY OF LIFE, ed. by Robert Winter.

Subjects: Architects (Benton, Arthur B.)

Item ID: 13AF

Collection: Subject Files

Architects (Kaufmann, Gordon B.)

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Contents: 1. "Gordon B. Kaufmann, 61 - Famous architect dies (of Santa Anita Park)." Los Angeles Times, November 2, 1949. 2. "Gordon B. Kaufmann." Article from Biographical Dictionary of American Architects (deceased), p.332. 3. MCLS Reference Service memo, September 22, 1992.

Contents: 1. "Gordon B. Kaufmann, 61 - Famous architect dies (of Santa Anita Park)." Los Angeles Times, November 2, 1949.; 2. "Gordon B. Kaufmann." Article from Biographical Dictionary of American Architects (deceased), p.332.; 3. MCLS Reference Service memo, September 22, 1992.

Subjects: Architects (Kaufmann, Gordon B.)

Item ID: 14AF

Collection: Subject Files

Architects (Lourdou, Frances Xavier)

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Contents: 1. "Frances Xavier Lourdes." A brief biography written by his grandson, Art Swift. 2. "Frances Xavier Lourdou." Photocopy of portrait, 1918. Original portrait is in Arcadia Photos file, #1252.

Contents: 1. "Frances Xavier Lourdes." A brief biography written by his grandson, Art Swift.; 2. "Frances Xavier Lourdou." Photocopy of portrait, 1918. Original portrait is in Arcadia Photos file, #1252.

Subjects: Architects (Lourdou, Frances Xavier)

Item ID: 15AF

Collection: Subject Files

Camp Santa Anita (U.S. Army Ordnance Center)

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Contents: 1. "Santa Anita Ordnance troops reviewed." News clip, circa 1942-1943? 2. "Camp Santa Anita houses Polish refugees." Arcadia Bulletin, November 8, 1943. 3. "Army camp needs told." Arcadia Tribune, October 29, 1942. 4. "Arcadia camp 'showplace'." News clip, January 21, 1943. 5. "G.I. Santa Anit…

Contents: 1. "Santa Anita Ordnance troops reviewed." News clip, circa 1942-1943?; 2. "Camp Santa Anita houses Polish refugees." Arcadia Bulletin, November 8, 1943.; 3. "Army camp needs told." Arcadia Tribune, October 29, 1942.; 4. "Arcadia camp 'showplace'." News clip, January 21, 1943.; 5. "G.I. Santa Anita." Westways, December 1943, p. 12-13.; 6. Four issues of Man O' War, publication of the camp from 1943 and 1944. See also bound volume of this in Arcadia archives.; 7. "Veterans visit their old camp." Los Angeles Times, August 14, 1967, Part II-S.; 8. Notes taken from interview with William Dillon, Captain in the 14th Field Artillery Observation Battalion, once assigned to Camp Santa Anita. August 27, 1980.; 9. "Camp Santa Anita remembered: during WWII it was the Great Arms Place." Los Angeles Times, December 25, 1981, Part III, page 1 by Shav Glick.; 10. "Dear Joe." Handbook for soldiers stationed at Camp Santa Anita.; 11. "Santa Anita goes to war." Source and date unknown.; 12. "Colonia Santa Rosa." Copy of Spanish brochure regarding Polish refugees at Camp Santa Anita. Also includes correspondence regarding refugees.; 13. Letter from Bronislaw Keilbasa to the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, April 2, 1995. It requests information on Polish refugees that stayed near Arcadia during World War II. Enclosed was an article, "Wartime living - happiness in California," dated November 15, 1942.; 14. Copies of documents regarding Polish refugees at Camp Santa Anita, courtesy of Bronislaw Kielbasa. 35 pages.; 15. Letter to Mrs. Pat Corpe Krig from Jane Breiseth dated July 16, 1999, with information about Annadorf and Camp Santa Anita. (cc: Mary Beth Hayes) Three attachments: (1) Listing of soldiers who worked at Annadorf while stationed at Camp Santa Anita, people interested in Annadorf , and sources for further research. (2) copies of photos of Annadorf and Art Monaco receiving Legion of Merit at Camp Santa Anita. (3) Information on Camp Santa Anita copied from the United States Army in World War II: The Technical Service: The Ordnance Department Planning Munitions for War. 11 pages total.; 16. Letter from Mary Beth Hayes to Jane Breiseth dated September 15, 1999, thanking Ms. Breiseth for information about Annadorf.; 17. Letter from Mary Beth Hayes to Phillip C. Kellison requesting information on the images Mr. Kellison might have of Camp Santa Anita. Referred to by Researcher Jane Breiseth. September 15, 1999.; 18. All bets were off. Shav Glick , a longtime Times sportswriter, recalls when he served at the Camp Santa Anita Army training camp during World War II. Los Angeles Times, November 4, 2003, p. D1.; 19. Santa Rosa Colony: story of a Polish War-Refugee Camp, in Mexico. English translation of document #12 above.; 20a. Annadorf: a German town in the San Gabriels. Part 1 of 3. Published by Wrightwood Historical Society, December 7, 2001. Printed from Internet Website http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/WrightwoodHistorical/ on December 30, 2005.; 20b. Annadorf: a German town in the San Gabriels. Part 2 of 3. Published by Wrightwood Historical Society, January 4, 2002. Printed from Internet Website http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/WrightwoodHistorical/ on December 30, 2005.; 20c. Annadorf: a German town in the San Gabriels. Part 3 of 3. Published by Wrightwood Historical Society, February 1, 2002. Printed from Internet Website http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/WrightwoodHistorical/ on December 30, 2005.; 21. Down the home stretch at Santa Anita: the week the race track became a camp for Polish refugee children, October 1943. By Joyce Young-Kelly. Submitted to Professor Charles Roberts, Department of History, California State University, Sacramento. With cover letter from Joyce Kelly to librarian Yvonne Ng.; 22."Santa Anita Park to be Nazi Camp: German Prisoners of War Will be Kept at Former Race Track Plant." Los Angeles Times, February 19, 1944.; 23. "Santa Anita transformed: former Jap Assembly Center fast becoming army training hub." Los Angeles Times, December 14, 1942.; 24. "Lee Side o' L.A. by Lee Shippey. A journalist's description of Camp Santa Anita." Los Angeles Times, April 28, 1943.; 25. "Nation's armed might show attracts 50,000: 'Times'-Army Ordnance in action display at Exposition Park also will be open today." Los Angeles Times, September 12, 1943.; 26. "Santa Anita will house 2000 Nazis: Army confirms plan for Prison Camp. " Los Angeles Times, March 9, 1944.; 27. "Santa Anita Park ready in month." Los Angeles Times, September 20, 1944.; 28. Wartime living: happiness in California. 727 Poles discovered happiness at the barracks of Camp Santa Anita. Polish refugees, 350 children who were wards of Poland's Government in Exile, stayed for six days on their way to Mexico City. Time Magazine, November 15, 1943.; 29. Editor of U.S. Army camp paper Man O' War of Santa Anita, California Army Ordnance Training Center will be the editor of Toykyo Express, a new newspaper for the Pacific theater. Time Magazine, June 5, 1944.

Subjects: Camp Santa Anita (U.S. Army Ordnance Center)

Item ID: 42AF

Collection: Subject Files

Chamber of Commerce-News and Views

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Contents: NO TABLE OF CONTENTS. Current Year Only. Formerly Business Hotline. Previous years filed in Arcadia History Box #60A & B.

Contents: NO TABLE OF CONTENTS. Current Year Only. Formerly Business Hotline. Previous years filed in Arcadia History Box #60A & B.

Subjects: Chamber of Commerce-News and Views

Item ID: 47AF

Collection: Subject Files

Chamber of Commerce-News Bulletin

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Contents: Filed in Arcadia History Box #60C 1. 1970 2. 1971 3. 1972 4. 1973 5. 1974 6. 1975 7. 1976 8. 1977 9. January 1978 10. February 1978 11. March 1978 12. June 1978 13. August 1978 14. January 1979 15. February 1979 16. March 1979 17. November 1978 18. April 1979 19. May 1979 20. June 1979 21. July 19…

Contents: Filed in Arcadia History Box #60C; 1. 1970; 2. 1971; 3. 1972; 4. 1973; 5. 1974; 6. 1975; 7. 1976; 8. 1977; 9. January 1978; 10. February 1978; 11. March 1978; 12. June 1978; 13. August 1978; 14. January 1979; 15. February 1979; 16. March 1979; 17. November 1978; 18. April 1979; 19. May 1979; 20. June 1979; 21. July 1979; 22. August 1979; 23. September 1979; 24. October 1979; 25. November 1979; 26. December 1979; 27. January 1980; 28. February 1980; 29. March 1980; 30. April 1980; 31. May 1980; 32. June 1980; 33. July 1980; 34. September 1980; 35. October 1980; 36. November 1980; 37. December 1980; 38. January 1981; 39. February 1981; 40. March 1981; 41. March #2 1981 (probably April); 42. May 1981; 43. June 1981; 44. July 1981; 45. August 1981; 46. September 1981; 47. October 1981; 48. November 1981; 49. December 1981; 50. January 1982; 51. March 1982; 52. April 1982; 53. May 1982; 54. June 1982; 55. July 1982; 56. August 1982; 57. September 1982; 58. October 1984; 59. May 1988

Subjects: Chamber of Commerce-News Bulletin

Item ID: 48AF

Collection: Subject Files

City Council (1903-1970)

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Contents: 1. "Harry A. Link." News clip, circa 1933? 2. "Henry A. Seaman." News clip, circa 1933? 3. "Mayor named by Arcadia's new Council (Earl Busse)." Pasadena Star News, circa 1934? 4. "Final rites held (William Millard)." Arcadia Tribune, November 11, 1965. 5. "Services for Mr. Kennett (Raymond Ken…

Contents: 1. "Harry A. Link." News clip, circa 1933?; 2. "Henry A. Seaman." News clip, circa 1933?; 3. "Mayor named by Arcadia's new Council (Earl Busse)." Pasadena Star News, circa 1934?; 4. "Final rites held (William Millard)." Arcadia Tribune, November 11, 1965.; 5. "Services for Mr. Kennett (Raymond Kennett)." News clip, circa 1960s.; 6. "Former Mayor Stocker (James A. Stocker)." Arcadia Tribune, September 22, 1968.; 7. "Death takes Jess Balser." Arcadia Tribune, January 7, 1968.; 8. "Arcadia's elected officials." News Post photo, March 13, 1969.; 9. Photo of Mayor and Councilmen, Arcadia City Newsletter, November 1968.; 10. "Mrs. Emma Hainer." Circa 1933?; 11. "Shall Arcadia be plunged into turmoil." News clip, June 8, 1934.; 12. "Arcadia's future is in hands." News clip, March 3, 1934.; 13. "Rancher Baldwin placed cronies on early council." Arcadia Tribune, January 12, 1978.; 14. "Board of Trustee Presidents and Mayors of the City of Arcadia, 1903-1980. (Board changed to City Council in 1928)." List prepared by City Clerk Christine Van Maanen, February 1987.; 15. "'Lucky' was City's first Mayor, 1903." News clip, undated.; 16. "History of officials of the City of Arcadia, 1903-1986." Prepared by City Clerk Christine Van Maanen, 1987.; 17. "Arcadia mayor is selected by Council (John M. Walshe)." Pasadena Star News, April 22, 1940.; 18. "Warm contest decided at Arcadia." Pasadena Star News, April 15, 1940.; 19. Councilman quits track job in Arcadia bookie scandal - Hoffman resigns and suspensions of policemen at the same time, Lieutenants Edwin Kiem and Joe Filkas. Independent, January 26, 1938. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936 - January 1, 1939, Arcadia Historical Society.

Subjects: City Council (1903-1970)

Item ID: 54AF

Collection: Subject Files

City Council (1970-1979)

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Contents: 1. "Floretta Lauber is dedicated." Arcadia Tribune, August 30, 1973. 2. "Mayor and City Council." Arcadia City Newsletter, Spring 1976. 3. "Jack Saelid elected." Arcadia City Newsletter, Spring 1977. 4. "Gilb family sells stock." Pasadena Star News, July 19, 1978. 5. "Strub says Gilb acts in A…

Contents: 1. "Floretta Lauber is dedicated." Arcadia Tribune, August 30, 1973.; 2. "Mayor and City Council." Arcadia City Newsletter, Spring 1976.; 3. "Jack Saelid elected." Arcadia City Newsletter, Spring 1977.; 4. "Gilb family sells stock." Pasadena Star News, July 19, 1978.; 5. "Strub says Gilb acts in Arcadia's best interests." Pasadena Star News, July 22, 1978.; 6. "Children, seniors, new Mayor Bob Margett's priorities." Arcadia Tribune, April 19, 1979.; 7. "Board of Trustee Presidents and Mayors of the City of Arcadia, 1903-1980. (Board changed to City Council in 1928)." List prepared by City Clerk Christine Van Maanen, February 1987.; 8. "History of officials of the City of Arcadia, 1903-1986." Prepared by City Clerk Christine Van Maanen, 1987.

Subjects: City Council (1970-1979)

Item ID: 55AF

Collection: Subject Files

City Council (1980-1989)

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Contents: 1. "Pellegrino named Mayor." Arcadia Highlander, April 24, 1985. 2. "Mary Young takes her turn at helm as Arcadia's second woman Mayor." Arcadia Highlander, April 23, 1986. 3. Mayor Charles Gilb's invitation to fourteenth annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast April 1, 1988.

Contents: 1. "Pellegrino named Mayor." Arcadia Highlander, April 24, 1985.; 2. "Mary Young takes her turn at helm as Arcadia's second woman Mayor." Arcadia Highlander, April 23, 1986.; 3. Mayor Charles Gilb's invitation to fourteenth annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast April 1, 1988.

Subjects: City Council (1980-1989)

Item ID: 56AF

Collection: Subject Files

City Council (1990-1999)

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Contents: 1. Memo from Alex D. McIntyre, Assistant to the City Manager, to the Mayor and Members of the City Council regarding Cablecast of City Council meetings. 2. Letter from Charles E. Gilb to the City Council thanking them for their support over his 16 years of service, April 10, 1992. 3. Invitation …

Contents: 1. Memo from Alex D. McIntyre, Assistant to the City Manager, to the Mayor and Members of the City Council regarding Cablecast of City Council meetings.; 2. Letter from Charles E. Gilb to the City Council thanking them for their support over his 16 years of service, April 10, 1992.; 3. Invitation to 18th annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, April 17, 1992. Charles E. Gilb, Mayor.; 4. Invitation from the Gilb Family and the Young Family to a reception, April 21, 1992, to honor and thank Mary Young and Charles Gilb for their years of service.; 5. Program from 18th annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, April 17, 1992.; 6. Program from annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, April 1, 1994.; 7. "Sheng Cheng, Councilman of the City of Arcadia, looks back at 1995 - his four accomplishments and his four wishes for the new year." Chinese Daily News, December 27, 1995.; 8. Annual Prayer Breakfast invitation from Mary B. Young, Mayor, April 14, 1995.; 9. Annual Prayer Breakfast invitation from Charles E. Gilb, Mayor, April 17, 1992.; 10. Annual Prayer Breakfast program. George Fasching, Mayor, April 14, 1995.; 11. Annual Prayer Breakfast program. Dennis A. Lojeski, Mayor, March 29, 1996.; 12. Memo from Dr. Sheng Chang, Mayor Pro Tem to William R. Kelly, Acting City Manager regarding Chinese Language Class available free of charge to city employees, May 24, 1994.; 13. Mayor's Annual Prayer Breakfast invitation from Mayor Barbara Kuhn, March 28, 1997.; 14. City of Arcadia Fire Suppression District ballot information pamphlet, June 1997.; 15. Program from Mayor's Twenty-fifth Annual Prayer Breakfast, Gary A. Kovacic, Mayor. April 2, 1999.; 16. Invitation to the City of Arcadia's 1998 "State of the City" address presented by Mayor Robert Harbicht.; 17. Photos of City Manager and City Council members from the Arcadia City Directory, 1996-1997 and 1997-1998.

Subjects: City Council (1990-1999)

Item ID: 57AF

Collection: Subject Files

City Council-Elections

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Contents: 1. "Municipal candidates answer." Arcadia Tribune, March 22, 1964. 2. "Seven candidates for." Arcadia Tribune, March 27, 1966. 3. "Arcadia Council candidates." Arcadia Tribune, March 29, 1970. 4. "Candidates air views." Arcadia Tribune, February 28, 1974. 5. "Rhetoric and issues." Arcadia News…

Contents: 1. "Municipal candidates answer." Arcadia Tribune, March 22, 1964.; 2. "Seven candidates for." Arcadia Tribune, March 27, 1966.; 3. "Arcadia Council candidates." Arcadia Tribune, March 29, 1970.; 4. "Candidates air views." Arcadia Tribune, February 28, 1974.; 5. "Rhetoric and issues." Arcadia News Post, March 22, 1974.; 6. "Candidates respond." Arcadia Tribune series, March through April 1974.; 7. "Voters' suspense." Arcadia Tribune, April 7, 1974.; 8. "Arcadia Council candidates." Daily News Post, April 5, 1974.; 9. "CRA still major issue." Arcadia Tribune, March 24, 1974.; 10. "Fate of renewal plan." Los Angeles Times, April 7, 1974.; 11. "Arcadia election fails to decide." Los Angeles Times, April 11, 1974.; 12. "Gilb, Saelid, Lauber." Arcadia Tribune, April 11, 1974.; 13. "Four city council." Arcadia Tribune, April 8, 1976.; 14. "Pelligrino banks on business experience." Arcadia Tribune, February 23, 1978.; 15. "Johanna Hofer calls." "Youngest candidate." Two news clips on the same page, February 16, 1978.; 16. "Protecting Arcadia environment." Arcadia Tribune, February 19, 1978.; 17. "Few issues seen." Arcadia Tribune, February 12, 1978.; 18. "Local control threatened." Arcadia Tribune, February 9, 1978.; 19. "Charles E. Gilb, incumbent." Campaign brochure, April 11, 1978.; 20. "Gilb, Saelid, Pelligrino sweep election." Arcadia Tribune, April 13, 1978.; 21. "How they voted." Arcadia Tribune, April 16, 1978.; 22. "Tabulation by precincts." General Municipal Election, April 8, 1980.; 23. "Candidates Leroy K. Speirs and Steven A Worsley." Information sheet prepared for three candidates, March 1982.; 24. Sample ballot for General Election for April 13, 1982.; 25. Campaign flyer for David Hannah for April 1982 election.; 26. "Election '82 Candidate Profiles." Arcadia Tribune, March 22, 1982. (Two copies.); 27. "Vote April 11th Chivetta." 1978 campaign brochure.; 28. Campaign brochures for Chivetta, April 8, 1980 election.; 29. Campaign brochures for Chivetta, April 13, 1982 election.; 30. Campaign brochures for Roger Chandler, April 1986.; 31. "Local election - last of a two part series." Pasadena Star News, April 7, 1988, page A-6.; 32. "Focus on the candidates (for two city council openings-candidates were James Brewer, Patrick Gibson, Dennis Lojeski and Bob Margett. Running for City Clerk were June Alford and Lisa Tomchuk)." Arcadia Tribune, March 15, 1992.; 33. 1964 Arcadia City Council election results. Council control of the library was the key issue as the result of a controversy over the book, "The Last Temptation of Christ." Robert J. Considine and George Forman were elected. Pasadena Star News, April 15, 1964. n.p.; 34. "Valley Cities Now Await Elections. Contest at Arcadia." Elections for four city council seats. Candidates are A.N. Multer, John Bottonia (misprint, should be Bottema), John Walshe, S.V. Schermerhorn, Harry A. Link, J.M. Caldwell, J.A. Carlin and H.A. Seaman. News Clipping, Pasadena Star News, Saturday, April 12, 1930.; 35. "Warm Contest Decided at Arcadia." In a close race, John Bottema is winner over Mayor A.N. Multer for a two-year council term. Harry A. Link, H.A. Seaman and John M. Walshe were elected to four-year terms. News clipping, Pasadena Star News, Tuesday, April 15, 1930, page 22.; 36. "Mayor Multer After Letter Writer."Post office authorities are investigating a letter, signed by a fictitious person with a post office box, that attacks Mayor Multer and praises opponent John Bottema in the heated city council elections. News clipping, Pasadena Star News, Friday, April 11, 1930, page 17.; 37. City of Arcadia General Municipal Election - April 8, 2008, summary report. Official election results. For the two city council seats, Roger Chandler received 2737 votes, Gary Kovacic received 2927 votes, and George Leung-Chu Young received 750 votes. James H. Barrows received 2646 votes for City Clerk. Other voter statistics given.; 38. City of Arcadia Sample Ballot and Voter Information Pamphlet, General Municipal Election, Tuesday, April 8, 2008. With candidate biographies and statements from Roger Chandler, George Leung-Chu, Gary Kovacic.

Subjects: City Council-Elections

Item ID: 58AF

Collection: Subject Files

City Council-Elections (1996)

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Contents: 1. Sample ballot, April 9, 1996. 2. Campaign literature: Charles Chivetta (1 item). 3. Campaign literature: George Fasching (6 items). 4. Campaign literature: Vincent Foley (5 items). 5. Campaign literature: Ruth Gilb (8 items). 6. Campaign literature: Robert Harbicht (10 items). 7. Campaig…

Contents: 1. Sample ballot, April 9, 1996.; 2. Campaign literature: Charles Chivetta (1 item).; 3. Campaign literature: George Fasching (6 items).; 4. Campaign literature: Vincent Foley (5 items).; 5. Campaign literature: Ruth Gilb (8 items).; 6. Campaign literature: Robert Harbicht (10 items).; 7. Campaign literature: Dennis Lojeski (7 items).; 8. Campaign literature: Gino Roncelli (4 items).; 9. The Case Against Proposition D, March 5, 1996.

Subjects: City Council-Elections (1996)

Item ID: 59AF

Collection: Subject Files

City Employees

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Contents: 1. "Rules and regulations." Booklet on personnel regulations, 1940. 2. City of Arcadia personnel rules, 1956. 3. City of Arcadia personnel rules and regulations, 1961. 4. "Meet the City of Arcadia." Booklet on personnel regulations, 1962. 5. "Meet the City of Arcadia." Booklet on personnel reg…

Contents: 1. "Rules and regulations." Booklet on personnel regulations, 1940.; 2. City of Arcadia personnel rules, 1956.; 3. City of Arcadia personnel rules and regulations, 1961.; 4. "Meet the City of Arcadia." Booklet on personnel regulations, 1962.; 5. "Meet the City of Arcadia." Booklet on personnel regulations, 1972.; 6. "Meet the City of Arcadia." Booklet on personnel regulations, 1975.; 7. "Arcadia city workers." Los Angeles Times, August 1, 1971.; 8. Employee roster - September 1, 1961.; 9. Employee roster - December 3, 1962.; 10. Employee roster - November 1965.; 11. Employee roster - November 1967.; 12. Employee roster - November 1968.; 13. Employee roster - December 1969.; 14. Employee roster - December 1970.; 15. Employee roster - December 1971.; 16. Employee roster - November 1972.; 17. Employee roster - 1975. (Two copies.); 18. Employee roster - 1976.; 19. "Annual Award Dinner." Program from dinner, April 1965.; 20. "Council discharges." News clip, June 8, 1934.; 21. "Taxpayers league presents." Arcadia Tribune, March 8, 1932.; 22. "City employees get $20 pay." News clip, Fall 1950.; 23. Employee roster - 1977. (Two copies.); 24. "City Manager, Lyman Cozad, resigns." Newsletter, Fall 1977.; 25. "The Arcadia City Council cordially invites." Page from formal invitation.; 26. "Lyle Alberg is new City Manager." Arcadia Tribune, November 24, 1977.; 27. "City Council appoints Lyle Alberg." Newsletter, Fall 1977.; 28. "City officials." City publication, 1968.; 29. "Strike hour passes; negotiations continue." News clip, circa 1971.; 30. " 'Job action' ruled out by firemen." News clip, circa 1971. (Missing April 1993 ); 31. "Discontent over wages may raise temperatures." News clip, undated.; 32. "City 'Grants' 3.8% raise - that's it." News clip, undated.; 33. "Strike possible Tuesday." News clip, circa 1971.; 34. "City public safety forces will remain on jobs." News clip circa 1971.; 35. "Arcadia adopts record $6.5 million budget." Arcadia News Post, June 30, 1971.; 36. Awards Dinner program, 1978. Six pages.; 37. City of Arcadia Employee Handbook, August 1, 1991.; 38. Employee roster - 1978.; 39. Employee roster - 1979.; 40. "Spring Round-Up Dinner Dance honoring City Employees for years of service." Event program, April 2, 1960.; 41. "Arcadia City Council Annual Awards Dinner, 1981." Event program.; 42. Employee roster - 1980.; 43. City Employees Telephone Directory - 1978.; 44. City Employees Telephone Directory - 1980.; 45. City Employees Telephone Directory - 1985.; 46. City Employees Telephone Directory - 1988.; 47. Arcadia City Employee Awards Dinner - September 22, 1990.; 48. Arcadia City Employee Awards Dinner - October 5, 1991.; 49. Arcadia City Employee Awards Dinner - September 26, 1992.; 50. "Four councilmen send letter in response to nine mayors (regarding City Manager, George Watts)." Sierra Madre News, July 23, 1992.; 51. Notice of Secret Ballot Election from State of California, Department of Industrial Relations, Mediation - Conciliation Service - Teamsters Local 911, January 12, 1995. All employees employed in Confidential/Supervisory/Professional.; 52. Memo from Human Resources to General, Confidential, Supervisory, and Professional Employees; subject: Teamsters Local 911, February 2, 1995.; 53. "Rick Gomez appointed as Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director." Arcadia AT A Glance, Spring 1995.; 54. Memo from William D. Woolard, Acting City Manager to City Council recommending appointment of Jim Dale, Finance Director, as City Manager Pro Tem, dated June 11, 1992.; 55. Mayor's Proclamation regarding Employee Appreciation Day, April 15, 1997.; 56. Memo from City Manager Bill Kelly to all City Employees detailing reorganization of City Departments. January 25, 1995.; 57. "Community Services Director Retires." After 37 years of public service, Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department Director Jerry Collins retires. Arcadia Weekly, January 9-15, 2003, page 16.; 58. Arcadian Dave Lewis returns home to lead the Recreation and Community Services Department. City of Arcadia Press Release. February 5, 2003.; 59. "Hail to the chief: Arcadia's top firefighter retiring after 34 years." Star Weekly, March 22, 2007, p. 3. Fire Chief David Lugo retires. Biography and photograph.; 60. Press release--death of Andy Trocale, former Arcadia Fire Captain, date of death January 23, 2012.; 61. Program from funeral memorial service of Andy Trocale, 1959-2012.; 62. Press release February 16, 2012. Arcadia names new city manager Dominic Lazzaretto.; 63. 2012 City of Arcadia employee holiday party program with list of service award recipients, December 6, 2012.; 64. 2013 City of Arcadia employee holiday program with list of service award recipients, December 5, 2013.; 65. City of Arcadia develops new model for employee labor negotiations. Mayor Mickey Segal wanted the labor negotiations process to be more efficient, more open, and result in an extended term that would give the City "hard" numbers to use in forecasting the City budget for the next several years. The labor agreements are in place for the next four years. Arcadia Weekly, January 30, 2014.; 66. City of Arcadia telephone directory of city departments, department heads, and select employees. January 4, 2013.; 67. 2014 City of Arcadia employee holiday program with list of service award recipients, December 11, 2014. Includes library staff Kathy Meacham, Hripsime Pilavjian, and Darlene Bradley.; 68.( A). Longtime Arcadia City Clerk Gene Glasco retires. April 16, 2024 marked Glasco's last official day holding the position of Arcadia City Clerk after 12 years of service. Mountain Views News, p. 6, April 20, 2024. (B). Arcadia City Clerk Glasco retires after 12 years. Pasadena Star News, p. 3, 7, April 20, 2024.

Subjects: City Employees

Physical Description: 2 folders

Item ID: 60AF

Collection: Subject Files

City Employees (Duckworth, Donald)

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Contents: 1. "The Entrepreneurial Gamble." Governing, May 1994. 2. Memo from City Attorney to Mayor and City Council regarding appointment of Donald R. Duckworth as City Manager, August 27, 1992. 3. Minutes of the City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency approving the appoi…

Contents: 1. "The Entrepreneurial Gamble." Governing, May 1994.; 2. Memo from City Attorney to Mayor and City Council regarding appointment of Donald R. Duckworth as City Manager, August 27, 1992.; 3. Minutes of the City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency approving the appointment of Donald Duckworth as City Manager, September 1, 1992.

Subjects: City Employees (Duckworth, Donald)

Item ID: 61AF

Collection: Subject Files

City Employees-Employee Newsletter (Current Year)

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Contents: Previous years filed in Arcadia History Box #79 No Table of Contents -- Peacock's Tale (insert with payroll checks)

Contents: Previous years filed in Arcadia History Box #79; No Table of Contents -- Peacock's Tale (insert with payroll checks)

Subjects: City Employees-Employee Newsletter (Current Year)

Item ID: 62AF

Collection: Subject Files

City Employees (Watts, George)

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Contents: 1. "Watts quits after he is asked to step down." News clip, undated. 2. Open letter to all residents of Arcadia from nine former mayors of the City of Arcadia regarding George Watts termination, May 22, 1992. 3. "City manager search could take months." Arcadia Tribune, May 24, 1992. 4. "Mayors'…

Contents: 1. "Watts quits after he is asked to step down." News clip, undated.; 2. Open letter to all residents of Arcadia from nine former mayors of the City of Arcadia regarding George Watts termination, May 22, 1992.; 3. "City manager search could take months." Arcadia Tribune, May 24, 1992.; 4. "Mayors' letter sheds light on removal of the city manager." Sierra Madre News, June 11, 1992.; 5. City of Arcadia invitation to "Goodbye George Party", June 14, 1992.; 6. "Its name belies goings-on." Pasadena Star News, June 14, 1992, column by editor Charles Cherniss.; 7. "Mailbag" letters to the editor regarding termination of George Watts. Arcadia Tribune, June 14, 1992.; 8. "Former mayors denounce watts' ouster." Arcadia Tribune, June 14, 1992.; 9. Letter from Dick Young to citizens who responded to the open letter from the nine former mayors, June 15, 1992.; 10. "Four councilmen defend action." Sierra Madre News, June 18, 1992.; 11. "Dispute over ex-City Manager grows." Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley section, June 21, 1992.; 12. "Council joins Watts resignation debate." Arcadia Tribune, June 21, 1992.; 13. "mailbag" letters to the editor entitled, "Voter Outrage" from Scott Downie. Arcadia Tribune, June 21, 1992.; 14. Letters to the editor. Arcadia Tribune, June 21, 1992.; 15. Letters to the editor. Pasadena Star News, June 29, 1992.; 16. Open letter to the Citizens of Arcadia from Mayor George Fasching and Councilmen Joseph Ciraulo, Dennis Lojeski, and Robert Margett, July 10, 1992.; 17. Same as #16 with envelope addressed to Alis and Roger Horning.; 18. Letters to the Pasadena Star News, August 4, 1992.; 19. Arcadia Political Newsletter, February 26, 1993.

Subjects: City Employees (Watts, George)

Item ID: 63AF

Collection: Subject Files

City Newsletter (2021 - present)

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Contents: Fall 2021 City of Arcadia Newsletter-Arcadia Community News. Spring 2021 City of Arcadia Newsletter-Arcadia Community News. Summer 2022 City of Arcadia Newsletter-Arcadia Community News. Fall 2022 City of Arcadia Newsletter-Arcadia Community News Winter 2022 City of Arcadia Newsletter-Arcadia Commu…

Contents: Fall 2021 City of Arcadia Newsletter-Arcadia Community News.; Spring 2021 City of Arcadia Newsletter-Arcadia Community News.; Summer 2022 City of Arcadia Newsletter-Arcadia Community News.; Fall 2022 City of Arcadia Newsletter-Arcadia Community News; Winter 2022 City of Arcadia Newsletter-Arcadia Community News, including 2022 wall calendar.; Spring 2023 City of Arcadia Newsletter-Arcadia Community News.; Summer 2023 City of Arcadia Newsletter-Arcadia Community News.; Fall 2023 City of Arcadia Newsletter-Arcadia Community News.; Winter 2024 City of Arcadia Newsletter-Arcadia Community News, including 2024 wall calendar.

Subjects: City Newsletter (2021 - present)

Item ID: 66AF

Collection: Subject Files

City Planning

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Contents: 1. "Arcadia Planning Commission." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930. 2. "City moves step closer." Arcadia News Post, April 15, 1970. 3. "Planning Department." Arcadia City Newsletter, Fall 1974. 4. "Citizens serving Arcadia." Arcadia City Newsletter, Fall 1976. 5. Environmental documents. …

Contents: 1. "Arcadia Planning Commission." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930.; 2. "City moves step closer." Arcadia News Post, April 15, 1970.; 3. "Planning Department." Arcadia City Newsletter, Fall 1974.; 4. "Citizens serving Arcadia." Arcadia City Newsletter, Fall 1976.; 5. Environmental documents. Directive from City Hall, April 7, 1978.; 6. "City of Arcadia General Plan, Public Safety Element." Arcadia Planning Department Report, 11 pages, September 1975.; 7. City of Arcadia General Plan Map, March 1972.; 8. Draft of Environmental Impact Report, Hillside Development, July 26, 1978.; 9. Zone R2 Study. (Developed in 1964, it was another step along the way to a General Plan.); 10. Memo from City Manager William R. Kelly to Arcadia City Council/Arcadia Redevelopment Agency, regarding a request for direction on projects, dated October 11, 1994. Council and Agency actions are shown on the margins.; 11. Arcadia General Plan Update Program Community Workshop agenda and program guide, May 17, 1995.; 12. Proposed General Plan Update of the City of Arcadia, February 16, 1996.; 13. Project location: 728 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. CEQA filing fee no effect determination form completed by Charles Huang, February 1, 2010. To change the zone of the subject property from C-O & D (Professional Office) to R-3 (Multiple Family) to make it consistent with the General Plan land use designation-Multiple Family Residential (24 du/acre). With environmental checklist, photographs, survey map, general plan land use map, vicinity map, aerial photo & zoning, copy of Ordinance No. 2269 signed by Donald Penman, and a proposed zone change map (large).; 14. Arcadia General Plan Update, 2010. "Defining the future" describes general plan and goals of the general plan update. Semi-glossy 6-sided folded pamphlet, 1 double-sided paper insert.; 15. Parking lots traded for shops/apartments? Development proposals for mixed-use buildings--1) Dorn Platz 57 Wheeler (at First Avenue) and 2) Promenade on Wheeler by Matt Waken at MW Investment Group. Article by Scott Hettrick, August 17, 2014. Retrieved from www.arcadiasbest.com on September 6, 2014.; 16. Summary of Ordinance no. 2399 and 2400 related to a zone change amending the zoning designations and zoning map for properties citywide, adopted on February 20, 2024.

Subjects: City Planning

Item ID: 67AF

Collection: Subject Files

Community Recreation Center Proposal (1971)

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Contents: 1. Arcadia Civic Center Master Plan. 2. "Build an auditorium for Arcadia." Sponsor to enter Jog-A-Walk-A-Torium, photocopy. 3. Description of photo #1366. 4. Description of photo #1367. 5. Description of photo #1368. 6. Description of photo #1369. 7. Description of photo #1370. 8. Large pos…

Contents: 1. Arcadia Civic Center Master Plan.; 2. "Build an auditorium for Arcadia." Sponsor to enter Jog-A-Walk-A-Torium, photocopy.; 3. Description of photo #1366.; 4. Description of photo #1367.; 5. Description of photo #1368.; 6. Description of photo #1369.; 7. Description of photo #1370.; 8. Large postcard showing architects' rendering of Community Recreation Center and Arcadia Police Facility relative to a "Yes" vote February 29, 1972.; 9. Brochure relative to the passage of Proposition A for a bond issue to build the Community Center and the new Police Facility, February 29, 1972.

Subjects: Community Recreation Center Proposal (1971)

Item ID: 72AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia (City) History

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Contents: 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.…

Contents: 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

Collection: Subject Files

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