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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

Baldwin Family

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Contents: 1. "Turf club draws fans for derby." Pasadena Star News, April 2, 1972. 2. "Auction reflects a colorful family." Los Angeles Times, October 11, 1967. 3. "The man called Lucky." San Francisco Chronicle, February 26, 1967. 4. Baldwin Family Tree. Source: Alfreda Bolduan, August, 1973. 5. Hand-w…

Contents: 1. "Turf club draws fans for derby." Pasadena Star News, April 2, 1972.; 2. "Auction reflects a colorful family." Los Angeles Times, October 11, 1967.; 3. "The man called Lucky." San Francisco Chronicle, February 26, 1967.; 4. Baldwin Family Tree. Source: Alfreda Bolduan, August, 1973.; 5. Hand-written genealogical chart.; 6. "The Baldwin legacy." Lasca Leaves, June 1976, by Sandy Snider.; 7. These members of the Baldwin family are buried at Cypress Lawn Cemetery. Source: letter received by Sandy Snider, April 1977.; 8. Baldwin marriages. Source: single sheet prepared by Sandy Snider, Los Angeles Arboretum, listing marriages and dates of E.J.Baldwin, Clara Baldwin, Rosebudd Doble, Anita Baldwin, Dextra Baldwin and Baldwin W. Baldwin.; 9. "Baldwin family figures in new divorce action." News clip, May 12, 1916.; 10. "Lucky Baldwin heirs." News photo and caption on battle of estate settlement, no date.; 11. Baldwin Genealogy. Prepared by Sandy Snider, no date.; 12. Five generations later: Lucky Baldwin's descendant (Heather Gibson, a great-great-great-granddaughter), The Quarterly Magazine, Summer 2003. Article by Dianne Hart Thurman.; 13. Excerpt from "Lucky Baldwin" book by C. G. Glasscock: Sarah Ann Baldwin Alden died May 27, 1872.; 14. Obituary-Dextra B. Hopper, July 11, 1925-October 4, 2015. Pasadena Star News, October 10, 2015.; 15. Death takes Mrs. Howard (Mrs. Lily Baldwin Howard, widow of E.J. Baldwin). Jury finds against widow of Baldwin, unaware of tragedy. Los Angeles Times, November 10, 1938. She was alternately known as Lillie Bennett Baldwin before she remarried.; 16. Obituary of Wilbur McLaren Hopper, Jr. September 2, 1960-December 30, 2021. Pasadena Star News, p. A7, February 20, 2022.

Subjects: Baldwin Family

Item ID: 31AF

Collection: Subject Files

Grandy Family

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Contents: 1. Invitation to a masquerade party at Ross Field. Sent to Miss Alice Grandy, signed by Mildred Hoeppel. A copy of the original owned by Anthony W. Wilkinson. 2. Calling card of Miss Alice Louise Grandy. A copy of the original owned by Anthony W. Wilkinson. 3. Photograph of three Grandy siste…

Contents: 1. Invitation to a masquerade party at Ross Field. Sent to Miss Alice Grandy, signed by Mildred Hoeppel. A copy of the original owned by Anthony W. Wilkinson.; 2. Calling card of Miss Alice Louise Grandy. A copy of the original owned by Anthony W. Wilkinson.; 3. Photograph of three Grandy sisters: Alice, Myra (Gae), and Helen. Copies and enlarged from the original owned by Anthony W. Wilkinson.; 4. Receipt for $7.00 received from Mrs. H. Grandy for rent of "cottage at Arcadia." A copy of the original owned by Anthony W. Wilkinson.; 5. (A & B) Report card for Alice Grandy, grade 7, 1919-1920 from Arcadia City Public School. A copy of the original owned by Anthony W. Wilkinson.; 6. Water receipt for Geo. W. Grandy from City of Arcadia Water Department, September 1916. A copy of the original owned by Anthony W. Wilkinson.; 7. (A & B) Letter with picture from Fred V. Sampson to Alice Grandy, October 1918. A copy of the original owned by Anthony W. Wilkinson.; 8. (A & B) Location notice for quartz claim "Princess Alice" filed by Fred V. Sampson and Geo. W. Grandy, October 5, 1932. A copy of the original owned by Anthony W. Wilkinson.; 9. (A, B & C) Statement, with envelope, from Anita Baldwin to Mrs. E. H. Grandy, March 27, 1919. A copy of the original owned by Anthony W. Wilkinson.; 10. Deed of Trust between Anita Baldwin and George and Edith Grandy, September 1928.

Subjects: Grandy Family

Item ID: 96AF

Collection: Subject Files

Hoeppel, John H.

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Contents: 1. Biographical Directory of the American Congress 1774-1931 (photocopy). 2. A premature autobiographic epitaph by John H. Hoeppel. April 1967. 3. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress 1774-1989, Bicentennial Edition. Biography of John H. Hoeppel who was Postmaster of Arcadia (1…

Contents: 1. Biographical Directory of the American Congress 1774-1931 (photocopy).; 2. A premature autobiographic epitaph by John H. Hoeppel. April 1967.; 3. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress 1774-1989, Bicentennial Edition. Biography of John H. Hoeppel who was Postmaster of Arcadia (1923-1931) and a Congressman (1933-1937).; 4. "Rosary set today for J. Hoeppel." Arcadia Tribune, September 23, 1976, page A-1.; 5. "Hoeppel expects appreciation." Letter to Publisher, newspaper unknown, September 30, 1935.; 6. "Congressman Hoeppel greeted at Arcadia; crowd estimated 6000." Monrovia Journal, October 1, 1935.

Subjects: Hoeppel, John H.

Item ID: 124AF

Collection: Subject Files

Peter II, King of Yugoslavia

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Contents: 1. Former King dies at 47. Arcadia News Post. November 5, 1970. 2. King Peter II rites set in Arcadia. Arcadia News Post. November 6, 1970. 3. Judge orders ban on rites. Los Angeles Times. November 7, 1970. 4. King Peter's body will be flown to Midwest. Los Angeles Times. November 11, 1…

Contents: 1. Former King dies at 47. Arcadia News Post. November 5, 1970.; 2. King Peter II rites set in Arcadia. Arcadia News Post. November 6, 1970.; 3. Judge orders ban on rites. Los Angeles Times. November 7, 1970.; 4. King Peter's body will be flown to Midwest. Los Angeles Times. November 11, 1970.; 5. Orthodox rites were conducted. Arcadia News Post. November 9, 1970.; 6. Kong's body moved. Arcadia News Post. November 10, 1970.; 7. Rites honor King Peter II. Arcadia Tribune November 11, 1970.; 8. Body of ex-King Peter lies in state in Illinois. Los Angeles Times November 13, 1970.; 9. Burial of King Peter II. Chicago Tribune. November 11, 1970.; 10. Family of King Peter may boycott funeral. Los Angeles Times November 14, 1970.; 11. Hundreds attend rites. Los Angeles Times, n.d. (c.November 1970); 12. Ex-King Peter's body moved. Los Angeles Times, c. November 1970.; 13. King Peter died in Denver - not L.A. Los Angeles Times, c. November 1970.; 14. King Peter died in Denver. Arcadia News Post. November 21, 1970.; 15. Court order forbids removal of King's body. news clip, n.d.; 16. First European king to be buried in the United States. news clip, n.d.; 17. Prince declines Yugoslav crown. Los Angeles Times November 9, 1970.; 18. No ideals now bind Yugoslavia. Los Angeles Times November 15, 1970.

Subjects: Peter II, King of Yugoslavia

Item ID: 169AF

Collection: Subject Files

Wind Storm December 1, 2011

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Contents: 1. City of Arcadia-December Wind Storm 2011 damage assessment and recovery operations. 2 pages. 2. December Wind Storm 2011 Incident Statistics, as of December 14, 2011. 3. City of Arcadia Wind Storm Debris Removal program, December 8, 2011. 4. Voices of the Blackout: Arcadia Residents Share Their …

Contents: 1. City of Arcadia-December Wind Storm 2011 damage assessment and recovery operations. 2 pages.; 2. December Wind Storm 2011 Incident Statistics, as of December 14, 2011.; 3. City of Arcadia Wind Storm Debris Removal program, December 8, 2011.; 4. Voices of the Blackout: Arcadia Residents Share Their Stories. Retrieved from Arcadia Patch website on December 13, 2011. http://arcadia.patch.com; 5. County Offers Aid with Debris Removal. Retrieved from Arcadia Patch website on December 13, 2011. http://arcadia.patch.com; 6. Wind storm documentation--various items including press releases, web pages, communications to residents, and pictures at K:\Wind Storm.

Subjects: Wind Storm December 1, 2011

Item ID: 296AF

Collection: Subject Files

Santa Anita Park (2011-2020)

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Contents: 1. CalPhil opens at Santa Anita. California Philharmonic Orchestra's Festival on the Green summer concerts opens on June 30 with a concert featuring singer Vanessa Carlton, USC Trojan Marching Band and pyrotechnics at Santa Anita Park. The Weekly Star (supplement to PSN, an edition of the Duartean,…

Contents: 1. CalPhil opens at Santa Anita. California Philharmonic Orchestra's Festival on the Green summer concerts opens on June 30 with a concert featuring singer Vanessa Carlton, USC Trojan Marching Band and pyrotechnics at Santa Anita Park. The Weekly Star (supplement to PSN, an edition of the Duartean, Monrovia News Post, Arcadia Tribune and Star-Temple City Editions), January 24, 2012.; 2. Breeders' Cup World Championships Official Track Program, Saturday, November 3, 2012.; 3. 626 Night Market, 2013 Summer Garden Nights at Santa Anita Park. Guide to food booths. 626 Night Market, in its second year, is the largest Asian night market in America. Two copies. A) Shows all dates this summer. B) Shows July and August dates.; 4. City of Arcadia pamphlet of local shopping, dining, attraction, Santa Anita Park information for visitors. Arcadia Welcomes You to the 2013 Breeders' Cup World Championships. 2 copies.; 5. Santa Anita opening: blue skies and blue jeans. Pasadena Star News, p. A3, January 6, 2014. With pictures of $15 million renovation of the clubhouse and Chandelier Room, Alan Balch, Jane Goldstein, and Peggy Whittingham.; 6. George Haines leaves Santa Anita; new president Tom Lundt is in. Arcadia Weekly, April 3, 2014.; 7. Interview on the 20th anniversary of Santa Anita Derby Day 5K with Santa Anita Park Director of Special Projects, Pete Siberell. Arcadia Weekly, April 3, 2014.; 8. Hang gliders land at Santa Anita Park (Jeff Chipman and Ron Keinan). The Weekly Star, April 13, 2014.; 9. New dirt on way to track this summer, to resurface and renovate the main track, says Dennis Moore. It will be safer and easier to maintain. The Weekly Star (supplement to Pasadena Star News), June 15, 2014.; 10. Santa Anita's future development plans. Santa Anita Park chairman Keith Brackpool says the track might add 800 horse stable barns in the north parking lot area, build two high class restaurants, and potentially develop a major retail/entertainment component that could include a hotel, August 17, 2014. Retrieved from www.Arcadiasbest.com, August 23, 2014.; 11. Special supplement Santa Anita Park's autumn meeting and Breeders' Cup, Pasadena Star News September 25, 2014.; 12. Santa Anita Park Spring Meet April 24-June 28, with picture of jockey Victor Espinoza. Special supplement in Pasadena Star News (San Gabriel Valley Tribune Newspapers), April 24, 2015.; 13. Santa Anita Park winter meet preview, Dec 26, 2016-April 9, 2017. Insert in Pasadena Star News.; 14. Santa Anita Park facing changes. The company that owns and manages Santa Anita Park is restructuring to better monetize the race track. Pasadena Star News, October 17, 2017.; 15. Santa Anita main track set to re-open for training Sept. 3, as horses prepare for 2017 Autumn Meet opener on September 29. Stable area to begin welcoming horses on Sept 1, breakfast venue Clockers' Corner, open on Sept 2. Sandy loam main track removed. Bandera Bermuda turf course reinvigorated.; 16. Future of Santa Anita Park in question. Owners paint dire picture for operations without significant upgrades, expansions. The Weekly Star, January 14, 2018.; 17. At Arcadia City Council meeting, Santa Anita Park Race Track announces racing closure following horse deaths (horses euthanized). By Galen Patterson, Arcadia Weekly, March 7, 2019.; 18. Stronach Group announced closure of Santa Anita Park Race Track for live racing and training (horses euthanized). By Terry Miller, Arcadia Weekly, March 7, 2019.; 19. Third horse in three days dies (euthanized) at Santa Anita Park, while animal rights activists continue to push for a nationwide ban on racing. These three deaths brought the number of horse deaths at Santa Anita Park to 42 since December 2018. The LA County district attorney's office concluded December 19 that there was no criminal wrongdoing connected to the deaths, but offered a series of recommendations aimed at improving safety at racetracks in California. Pasadena Star News, January 20, 2020.; 20. Racing's future is on the line at Santa Anita. Fall meet opens today and pressure is on to prove track can operate without killings its thoroughbreds. Pasadena Star News, September 27, 2019.; 21. The truth about horse racing deaths, by Jeff Goertzen. From pasadenastarnews.com, June 28, 2019.

Subjects: Santa Anita Park (2011-2020)

Item ID: 297AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia (City) History (2011-2020)

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Contents: 1. City of Arcadia Sales Tax Update, Q2 2011. Third quarter receipts for second quarter sales (April-June 2011). 2. 2011 City of Arcadia Silver Circle Volunteer and Commisioner Recognition Dinner program. April 14, 2011. 3. 2013 City of Arcadia Silver Circle Volunteer and Commisioners Dinner invita…

Contents: 1. City of Arcadia Sales Tax Update, Q2 2011. Third quarter receipts for second quarter sales (April-June 2011).; 2. 2011 City of Arcadia Silver Circle Volunteer and Commisioner Recognition Dinner program. April 14, 2011.; 3. 2013 City of Arcadia Silver Circle Volunteer and Commisioners Dinner invitation and program. April 15, 2013. Theme: Murder and mayhem at the speakeasy.; 4. 2014 Annual Silver Circle Volunteer and Commissioners Recognition Dinner. With list of Arcadia boards and commission members and Silver Circle Volunteers.; 5. Silver Circle Volunteer and Commissioners Dinner with theme "Gatsby Gala," invitation and program, with names of city board and commission members and silver circle volunteers. April 15, 2015.; 6. Silver Circle Volunteer and Commissioners Dinner 2017.; 7. Looking back on 2019 in Arcadia, by Galen Patterson.A review of the 10 biggest news items in Arcadia in 2019, including the investigations into dozens of race horse deaths at Santa Anita Park and passing Measure A (3/4 percent increase in sales tax). Retrieved from ArcadiaWeekly.com on December 28, 2019.; 8. History of Officials 1903-2020. Prepared by the Office of the City Clerk.