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1. "Jesse James legends (Schrader)." News clip, February 23, 1975 and book title page. 2. "Authors books go on sale (Shull)." News clip, no date. 3. "City Historian Eberly." Arcadia Tribune, September 1, 1968. 4. "Love is not enough (Dobson)." News clip, September 19, 1974. 5. Mother of the ye…
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1. "Jesse James legends (Schrader)." News clip, February 23, 1975 and book title page.
2. "Authors books go on sale (Shull)." News clip, no date.
3. "City Historian Eberly." Arcadia Tribune, September 1, 1968.
4. "Love is not enough (Dobson)." News clip, September 19, 1974.
5. Mother of the year (Bagnall)." News clip, May 17, 1969.
6. "Overlease exhibit (Overlease)." News clip, no date.
7. "Edna Lumberg's second book." News clip, no date.
8. "Arcadia realtor has new book (Lundberg)." April 1, 1965.
9. "Gordon Eberly dies at age 84." News clip, March, 8, 1970.
10. "Gordon Eberly marks 81st." News clip, January 5, 1967.
11. "Richard Albert finds new career." News clip, December 13, 1973.
12. "Arcadian starts second career." News clip, December 8, 1973.
13. Dan R. Post catalog of books - copy of books published by him.
14. List of local authors (Missing 1/96?)
15. "Author gives book of poems (Stone)." News clip, September 10, 1964.
16. " 'For Heaven's Sake' to be autographed by author at Robinson's Book Shop." Arcadia Tribune, December 1, 1949.
17. " 'For Heaven's Sake' written by former Arcadia Tribune editor named January selection by club." Arcadia Bulletin, October 15, 1949.
18. Anne Dodson Buck - packet of letters and book jacket from 'This Was April' by A.D. Buck.
19. "A talent for words runs in James Dobson." News clip, October 11, 1979.
20. "Local author wins 'Dead Man's Medal' (Jack Cummings)." Arcadia Tribune, May 10, 1984, page A-1.
21. "Sure you're a VIP, Mr. Pasadena! (Gerald Plessner.) Pasadena/Altadena Weekly, August 1-7, 1985, page 10-11.
22. Four small books of poetry by Hava Krascoff, J&C Transcript, various dates A) Small Harvest B)From Within C)For All Seasons D)For the Moments
23. "Taking the 'why me' and the sting out of tickets (James Glass)." Pasadena Star News, February 23, 1988, page A-3, with photo.
24. "Drivers! Got a ticket? Almost got one?" Advertisement for James Glass' book "Traffic Court".
25. " Lucky Baldwin's story written by the Los Angeles County Arboretum's historian (Sandy Snider)." Arcadia Tribune, November 22, 1987, page B-1.
26. "Local author writes book on Christianity (Palmieri)." Arcadia Tribune, December 9, 1948.
27. William K. Summers, November 1991. Correspondence and biographical information.
28. Jack Cummings, March 3, 1990. Correspondence.
29. Richard E. Albert, March 16, 1994. Correspondence and biographical sketch.
30. "Santana Rose" by Olga Bicos. Publicity flyer for book publication, no date.
31. Carol Cunningham, no date. Biographical sketch.
32. "Focus on the Family - Resource Guide." Listings of books, including James Dobson, no date.
33. "With Sandy Snider - Associate Curator of History." Arboretum News, no date, page 2.
34. Letter from Jack Cummings, including Booklist. Uncorrected proof and copy of jacket cover from Walker and Company, July 1990, regarding "Escape from Yuma".
35. Letter from Jack Cummings regarding his novel, "The Surrogate Gun", September 19, 1990.
36. "Translations of books authored by Dr. James Dobson." Listing from "Focus on the Family", February 8, 1991.
37. "Focus at Fifteen." Article by Dr. James Dobson, President and Founder of Focus on the Family on its fifteenth anniversary, March 1992.
38. Letter from Jack Cummings regarding a large print edition of his novel, "Once a Legend", January 25, 1993.
39. Letter from Jack Cummings regarding a large print edition of his novel, "Tiger Butte", March 16, 1993.
40. Focus on the Family Special Statement "Who we are and what we stand for," regarding Dr. James Dobson, August 1993.
41. Letter from Jack Cummings regarding his new western, "The Last Lawmen".
42. Book reviews (fiction) from Library Journal on "The Last Lawmen" by Jack Cummings, September 15, 1994.
43. Book review in Publisher's Weekly on "The Last Lawmen" by Jack Cummings, October 3, 1994.
44. "Local doctor seeks FDA approval to help Alzheimer victims; plans D.C. march (William Summers, M.D.)." Sierra Madre News, September 17, 1992.
45. Brochure put out by Carol Cunningham containing article in Pasadena Star News (October 29, 1993) regarding her networking techniques.
46. "Local divorce lawyer writes book, puts kids first (Michael L. Oddenino)." Sierra Madre News, June 8, 1995, page 14.
47. "Arcadian, newly published at 83, works daily at his poetry (Robert Shortell)." Star Tribune, October 6, 1992.
48. 'How to Work A Room', hand-on workshop by Carole Cunningham. Learning Tree University presents the workshop on September 23, 1995 and November 18, 1995.
49. Biography of Marcella Betzler, Arcadia author of "The Amazing Live Christmas Tree".
50. "Local writer imparts secrets to Romance." Review of "Reason to Believe" by Kathleen Eagle, Sierra Madre News, February 15, 1996, page 8.
51. L.A.Connects: Downtown/Westside. A postcard offering a guidebook by Carole Cunningham.
52. "Dive shop owner pens guide to Baja (co-owner, Susan Speck, in picture)." Herald Tribune, April 12, 1996.
53. " 'Politics of Alzheimers' program for colleagues (William Summers, M.D.)." Sierra Madre News, July 2, 1991, page 22.
54. Copy of cover and title page, with picture, of "The White Cockade". Poetry and verse by Charles A. Coulombe.
55. "Arcadia author to give program for children (Eleanor Cameron)." May 9, 1965.
56. "Olga Bicos gives up a promising legal career to pen romance novels." Pasadena Weekly, January 24-30, 1992.
57. "Authors have kind words for renewal of Old Pasadena (Morley Winograd)." Pasadena Star News, July 8, 1996, page A-4.
58. Promotional bookmark advertising the book, "By My Heart Betrayed" by Olga Bicos, 1991.
59. Publicity flyer for White Tiger by Olga Bicos. 1991
60. Flyers about Staring into chaos by B.G. Brander and letter from Mr. Brander introducing himself as a former Arcadia resident.
61. Postcards announcing book-signing at Vroman's Bookstore for ABIKU, written by Arcadia resident and author Debo Kotun. Gift of author, 1999.
62. Letterhead and correspondence from Arcadia author Meredith Brucker, AKA Meredith Kingston. Author of romance paperbacks.
63. Flyer announcing pre-publication reading of TRYLONS AND PERISPHERES by Roger Lee Kenvin. April 1999.
64. Notice of receipt of gift of book by author Roger Lee Kenvin. September 13, 2000.
65. Correspondence from author Bruce Bender dated October 22, 1998.
66. Flyer about author/artist Dr. Wen-hsiung Yen. 2000.
67. Biographical information, list of commentaries and contact information for Gerald Plessner from his Internet web site. September 19, 2002.
68. Letter dated October 22, 1998 from author Roger Lee Kenvin in which he gives to the library copies of his books HARPO'S GARDEN and THE CANTABRIGIAN ROWING SOCIETY'S SATURDAY NIGHT BASH.
69. Letter dated December 4, 1999 from author Roger Lee Kenvin in which he gives to the library as a gift a copy of his new book TRYLONS AND PERISPHERES.
70. Letter from author Paige Taylor with a review of her activity book DEWEY & THE DECIMALS, copies of the front and back covers, introduction, table of contents and order form. c2001.
71. Letter from Mary Beth Hayes (Arcadia Public Library) to Peggy Rothschild, Administrative Coordinator, City of Redondo Beach, thanking her for sending a copy of the book CREATIVE AGE 2000 which included poems written by Arcadia resident Lovina A. Salinger. May 18, 2000.
72. "Arcadia woman writes book about food services." (Anne Powell Knoll) Arcadia Tribune, April 15, 1976, p. C1.
73. Laser color copy photo, biographical sketch and resume of Arcadia author Meredith Babeaux Brucker. March 2003.
74. Laser color copy photo and biographical sketch of Arcadia author Debo Kotun and information on his book ABIKU. March 2003.
75. Biographical sketch on Arcadia author Sandy Snider. March 2003.
76. Laser color copy photo and biographical sketch of Arcadia author Shau May Yung. March 2003.
77. "We must back our military." Opinion article written by Arcadia author Gerald Plessner. San Gabriel Valley Tribune. March 20, 2003.
78. "TV coverage gives viewers sense of size of Iraq undertaking." Opinion article written by Arcadia author Gerald Plessner. San Gabriel Valley Tribune. March 27, 2003.
79. Email to Mary Beth Hayes from Arcadia author Dinesh Verma giving his home address and information about his first book entitled RELATIVE HAPPINESS. April 2, 2003.
80. Contact information for Ruth and David Elliott, authors of RICHEST KID IN THE POOR HOUSE. March 6, 2003.
81. Biographical information on Annie Hamilton Donnell. Who Was Who Among North American Authors 1921-1939, page 440 and Who Was Who in America, page 233.
82. Letter to Mary Beth Hayes from Peter J. Blodgett dated December 12, 2002 with article "You Sing 'America,' Why Not See It?" Private Highway Associations and Redefining Tourist Landscapes in the American West 1912-1925 by Peter J. Blodgett. The Branding Iron, The Westerners Los Angeles Corral, Number 228, Summer 2002.
83. (A) Alphabetical list of authors who contributed essays to VISIONS OF ARCADIA: A CENTENNIAL ANTHOLOGY edited by Gary A. Kovacic. (B) List in the order the authors appear in the book with a short bio on each one, copied from the program at the unveiling of the book on August 5, 2003 at the Arcadia Public Library book signing event.
84. Correspondence from Florence Cummings informing the library that her husband Arcadia author Jack Cummings died on July 30, 1998 of leukemia.
85. Flyer about the Labalaba Rediffusion Theater presenting "The Courtyard,"a one-hour radio "dramedy" set in Arcadia, CA. Executive Producer/Writer is award winning author, Debo Kotun. Programs starting on September 27, 2003.
86. Note from Roger and Verna Kenvin donating a copy of their book MAGELLAN MOON to the library. Indicates that Arcadia is mentioned on p. 10-11. Undated (c 2002)
87. Flyer advertising the October 16, 2003 program with John Robinson speaking on hiking in the San Gabriels. Presented by the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library.
88. "The Pledge of Allegiance" by Jerry R. Selmer. October 26, 2003.
89. Remarks by Mayor on Dorothy Cunningham, Citizen of the Month, December 2003. Arcadia Tribune author for 12 years and columnist for the weekly Star.
90. Four clippings about children's book "Why I Love My Mom" written by Arcadia resident and author Denise Hong and her son Andrew Hong. Clippings from The Sunday Star, May 2, 2004; Arcadia Weekly, April 22-28, 2004; Chinese Daily News, April 29, 2004 (in Chinese) and Sing Tao Daily, April 21, 2004 (in Chinese).
91. Letter from author Joy G. Cauffman, PhD. regarding her genealogy books. Letterhead reads "Garrison Corner Cemetery Association."
92. "Literary Landscape: Tracking Chandler's Every Move. Why was the writer so restless, moving from one L.A. residence to another? It's something of a mystery." Los Angeles Times clipping, December 23, 2004, from Los Angeles Times Newsbank.
93. Correspondence from Dinesh Verma, an Arcadia resident, author of "Relative Happiness: a Journey into the Mind."
94. Letter from Gary A. Kovacic, city council member, to Dr. C.P. Chung regarding his child Robert's book "Finding Light: a Child's Poems."
95. Postcard promoting book "Love That Works" by author Bruce Brander.
96. "Moral living in the world today: a Catholic understanding of modern moral problems" by Fr. Dave Heney, Holy Angels Parish.
97. Biography and contact information for author Connie Amaden-Crawford, formerly of Arcadia. Printed from website: www.fashionpatterns.com on June 3, 2008.
98. Fact sheet from Arcadia Publishing (Mount Pleasant, South Carolina) about the book Arcadia written by Arcadia Historical Society (Carol Libby, et al.) with a description, specifications of the book, and how to order.
99. Bookmark advertising the book "Counters" by Arcadia author Tony Taylor.
100. Business card advertising the book "The Anti-Alzheimer's Prescription" by Vincent Fortanasce, M.D.
101. Letter from author Philip L. Ostergard about his book The Inspired Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln. See also VF Deaths for obituary.
102. "What makes a song a hit? Arcadian's book explores secrets behind pop tunes," article by Teresa Jansen, Pasadena Star News, November 11, 2009. Book is titled Making Music: Unique Ways Songs Became Hits, by Arcadia author John Gregory.
103. J.F.K. Assassins At-Large (And Their Accomplices) by Bill Daugherty.
104. Sunflower and the Swan by Ruth Read. An illustrated children's book, donated to Arcadia Public Library and signed by the author. A second copy can be colored in.
105. Letter from Robert S. Oventile, author who donated his book Impossible Reading: Idolatry and Diversity in Literature to Arcadia Public Library. May 31, 2011.
106. 'Chronicles of Arcadia' book launch feted at afternoon luncheon. Author Carol Libby. Arcadia Weekly, p. 8, August 23, 2012.
107. Local writer Meredith Babeaux Brucker receives Founders' Award presented by Independent Writers of Southern California. Arcadia Weekly, p. 12, August 16, 2001.
108. Anthology to mark city's birthday. Arcadia Councilman Gary Kovacic will edit the second volume of Visions of Arcadia, a new collection of essays to honor the city's 110th birthday. Pasadena Star News, p. A4, March 10, 2013.
109. Information sheet about Arcadia resident, author and attorney Sanford Perliss. His book A Thousand Invisible Cords is in the Arcadia Authors collection.
110. Information sheet about Arcadia resident Stephen Jared and his book Ten-a-Week Steale, located in the Arcadia Authors collection.
111. More Visions of Arcadia, the second anthology of essays edited by Arcadia City Councilman Gary Kovacic, will be showcased November 17, 2013 during the One Community, One Book program produced by Arcadia's Best Foundation. The first book was Visions of Arcadia: a Centennial Anthology, published in 2003 to celebrate Arcadia's 100th birthday. Arcadia Weekly, October 24, 2013.
112. One Community-One Book. More Visions of Arcadia, edited by Gary Kovacic is a Great book about Arcadia by Arcadians and neighbors. Mountain Views News, November 2, 2013.
113. Golf Lessons by Michael Wysowski, PGA. Gift from an Arcadia Author.
114. Author Alexis O'Neill explains the reference to Baldwin Stocker School in Arcadia in her book The Worst Best Friend, a copy of it is located in the Arcadia Authors Collection in the History Room.
115. Letter from Nancy Bronte Matheny, author of American Made: Discover your amazing ancestor at work in the USA--a Genealogist's Guide. She is a native of Arcadia.
116A. After years of research, Katie Gee Salisbury, who grew up in Arcadia, has written a book now published by Dutton called "Not Your China Doll." It traces the life of Anna May Wong, an Asian American movie star in the 1920s and '30s. Pasadena Star News web edition, p. 1-2, March 18, 2024. 116B. The surprising Anna May Wong. Like many, author Katie Salisbury was startled to learn of the star, then couldn't stop looking. Article includes pictures of author and Anna May Wong. Pasadena Star News, p. C4, March 24, 2024.
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Eric, Prince of Denmark (also, Erik, Prince of Denmark)

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1. "Chicken farm ran by Denmark Prince." Arcadia Tribune, July 24, 1968, page 2. 2. "Arcadia gets publicity." Los Angeles Evening Herald, 1927. 3. Typed version of the Arcadia Tribune, March 6, 1941, noting the death of Eric, Prince of Denmark's first wife. 4. Mansion of Prince Eric of Denmark,…
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1. "Chicken farm ran by Denmark Prince." Arcadia Tribune, July 24, 1968, page 2.
2. "Arcadia gets publicity." Los Angeles Evening Herald, 1927.
3. Typed version of the Arcadia Tribune, March 6, 1941, noting the death of Eric, Prince of Denmark's first wife.
4. Mansion of Prince Eric of Denmark, later of Ross A. Hines, to open as Arcadia Congregational Church Sunday. Arcadia Tribune March 27, 1952 p.1
5. "Prince Erik, Count of Rosenborg"article from wikipedia.org, retrieved from the world wide web on January 16, 2015.
6. Princess Erik, ill-starred royal romance, December 13, 2014 from Today In Ottawa's History. Retrieved from https://todayinottawashistory.wordpress.com/tag/princess-erik/ on January 6, 2015. Includes wedding photo of Prince and Princess Erik from February 11, 1924.
7. Arcadia History Room Featured Historical Photo of Prince Erik's Mansion, with text by Yvonne Ng, February-March, 2015.
8. Family history of the Danish royal house of Oldenborg, excerpt from book Eclipse of kings: European monarchies in the twentieth century by Denis Judd (1976)
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Eric, Prince of Denmark (also, Erik, Prince of Denmark)
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Personal Narratives (SEE ALSO - Oral History)

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

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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…
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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.
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Hugo Reid Adobe (see also Baldwin Adobe)

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1. "Historic adobe gives up its secrets." Independent Star News, July 28, 1957. 2. "The house of the Scotch paisano." Lasca Leaves, January 1, 1958. 3. "Hugo Reid Adobe." Lasca Leaves, Spring 1959. 4. "Archaeological excavations in the patio." Lasca Leaves, Summer 1959. 5. "Historical research…
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1. "Historic adobe gives up its secrets." Independent Star News, July 28, 1957.
2. "The house of the Scotch paisano." Lasca Leaves, January 1, 1958.
3. "Hugo Reid Adobe." Lasca Leaves, Spring 1959.
4. "Archaeological excavations in the patio." Lasca Leaves, Summer 1959.
5. "Historical research pertaining to ..." Lasca Leaves, Winter 1959. Two copies.
6. "Furnishing plan for the Hugo Reid Adobe." Los Angeles County Museum study, January 1960, 14 pages.
7. "The restorations at Rancho Santa Anita." Lasca Leaves, Winter 1961.
8. "The furnishings of the Hugo Reid Adobe." Lasca Leaves, Spring 1961.
9. "Historic objects from Hugo Reid Adobe." Lasca Leaves, Summer 1961.
10. "Restoration: Hugo Reid Adobe - Lucky Baldwin Coach House." Undated paper by O. Johnson.
11. Arcadia News Post, June 1, 1968. Photos and captions of Hugo Reid Adobe interior.
12. "Hugo Reid Adobe." By Reed and Kindig, November 5, 1987, two pages.
13. "Step in Adobe." Los Angeles Times, January 21, 1969 with photos.
14. "Youngsters digging for Adobe history." Los Angeles Times, August 4, 1969, Part II.
15. "Plaque marks Rancho fete: Santa Anita's 100th anniversary observed at simple ceremony." Los Angeles Times, April 20, 1941.
16. "Hugo Reid Adobe restores." Highlander-Pacesetter, July 13, 1983, page 5.
17. "The house of the Scotch paisano." Typewritten copy, same as #2 of this folder, August 15, 1957.
18. The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America Directory of Museum Houses 1961/62 listing Hugo Reid Adobe.
19. Program for the "Dedication of the Hugo Reid Adobe." May 5, 1961. Gift from the Pasadena Public Library.
20. "Old Hugo Reid Adobe regaining past glory" with photo by Bob Sherlock. Los Angeles Times, n.d., circa 1958/1959.
21. Three newspaper photos with captions of workers restoring the Hugo Reid Adobe. Pasadena Star News, November 28, 1958.
22. "Top historical finds made in restoring Reid home." no citation, circa 1958/1959.
23. "Historians hope Reid excavations can add to early California lore." Los Angeles Times, February 2, 1958.
24. "Colonial Dames take on a job" by Ed Ainsworth. Furnishings for the restored Hugo Reid Adobe will be collected by the Colonial Dames. Los Angeles Times, March 25, 1960.
25. "The house of the Scotch paisano: archaeological investigations at the Hugo Reid Adobe." By William J. Wallace, Roger J. Desautels, George Kritzman, August 12, 1957. Gift of Pasadena City College, June 14, 2006.
26. "Heritage" circa 1961. A film about the Hugo Reid Adobe restoration. Narrated by Brian Keith. DVD is in black media box in history room.
27. Graphics from the Archaeological Investigation at the Hugo Reid Adobe: Reference Use Only. State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation, Photographic Archives on 2 DVDs. Both DVDs are in the Arcadia History Room Media Box (black) and contain digital images/digital photographs in JPG and TIFF. Cover letter, signed usage contracts/licensing agreements, and inventory of file names (paper clipped together here). Photographic record of the archaeological investigations at the Hugo Reid Adobe, Arcadia, California, submitted September 15, 1958 by E. Taylor & Wallace.
28. Hugo Reid Adobe floor plan before excavation. No date.
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Hugo Reid Adobe (see also Baldwin Adobe)
Item ID
131AF
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Pony Express Museum

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Note: 1939 Arcadia City Directory lists Lyon's Pony Express Museum address as 130 W. Huntington Drive. It opened formally on Sunday, March 31, 1935. Last appeared in 1953-54 directory. Was vacant in 1955 directory. 1. Promotional brochure from Pasadena location. Photocopied at Pasadena Public Lib…
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Note: 1939 Arcadia City Directory lists Lyon's Pony Express Museum address as 130 W. Huntington Drive. It opened formally on Sunday, March 31, 1935. Last appeared in 1953-54 directory. Was vacant in 1955 directory. 1. Promotional brochure from Pasadena location. Photocopied at Pasadena Public Library, March 1931.
2. Pasadena man saves relics. Christian Science Monitor, circa 1933.
3. Pony Express Museum. Overland Monthly. March 1933.
4. Relics recall thrilling days of daring rides. copied from unknown source, December 11, 1930.
5. History book with a shingle roof. Los Angeles Times December 4, 1930?
6. Bandits gun imbedded in log. Pasadena Star News January 7, 1932.
7. Highlights from 1934. Arcadia Tribune December 28, 1934.
8. To attract thousands. Arcadia Tribune November 2, 1934.
9. To re-zone for Museum. Arcadia Tribune November 16, 1934.
10. W.P. Lyon will buy old camps. Arcadia Tribune October 16, 1934.
11. Museum to be opened on Sunday. Arcadia Tribune. March 29, 1935.
12. Formal opening of Pony Express Museum held on Sunday; Oldfield here. Arcadia Tribune April 5, 1935.
13. Relics of the frontier. Good photos taken from unknown periodical. n.d.
14. Pony Express Museum may be shipped to Sacramento for Jubilee Fete. Arcadia Tribune December 6, 1938.
15. Buffet supper to be served. Arcadia Tribune October 12, 1939.
16. Pony Express Museum to get Twain books. Arcadia News Post. March 7, 1932.
17. Irving Cobb, Eight Wooden Indians. Pasadena Star News May 6, 1940.
18. The sprawling old frame. from: LOS ANGELES: A GUIDE TO THE CITY AND ITS ENVIRONS (AMERICAN GUIDE SERIES). New York: Hastings House, 1941.
19. His relic collection is famous. Arcadia Daily Tribune. August 31, 1936.
20. When Arcadia museum relic collector sought U.S. appropriation. Arcadia Tribune. October 2, 1941.
21. Pony Express Museum. Pacific Pathways. June 1946.
22. Graveyard for ghost towns. American Magazine, January 1946; 2p., photos.
23. Recovery completed. Arcadia Tribune. May 27, 1948.
24. W. Parker Lyon, Pony Express Museum owner dies. Pasadena Star News December 15, 1949.
25. Pony Express Museum to move. Los Angeles Times March 4, 1954.
26. Pony Express Museum to be moved. Arcadia Tribune March 4, 1954
27. Historical Society founds Arcadia Park Museum. Arcadia Tribune February 21, 1955.
28. Pony Express Museum to have home in Nevada. Arcadia Tribune January 20, 1955.
29. The man who beat City Hall. Arcadia Tribune November 20, 1968.
30. Notepaper with Pony Express themes, one by Edna Lenz and one by Justine Wishek.
31. Presidential cigar butts among. Arcadia Tribune February 2, 1978.
32. Pony Express Station. news clip December 11, 1930.
33. Train of 1875 rolls again. Pasadena Star News May 6, 1940.
34. Museum itself copies old Pony Express Post. news photo and caption, March 13, 1930.
35. Pony Express Museum. news clip December 11, 1930.
36. Pony Express Museum in Arcadia. Arcadia Tribune August 2, 1935.
37. Sail away. Nevada State Journal, p.3 photo and caption June 9, 1975
38. Special guest pass from Harrah's auction.
39. Wild West Museum wowed patrons. Pasadena Star News "Cheers" section, February 25, 1994.
40. W. Parker Lyon, man of many pasts, dies suddenly after 84 full years. Arcadia Journal December 21, 1949. copied from paper in Scrapbook #8.
41. W. Parker Lyon Narrow Gauge Railroad "Haw Haw Route" first class ticket. (Stored in Box #31 with museum scrapbook.)
42. E-mail dated October 31, 2000 from Leon F. Case describing his memories of the museum when he was a young boy of 8 years.
43. W. Parker Lyon Pony Express Museum promotional flyer published after move from Pasadena to Arcadia. 8 1/2 x 11, 2-sided w/photos, c.1935, 6 copies.
44. Pad of forms used by the museum for western property rentals. c.1940s.
45. "Parker Lyon's Pony Express Museum."Arcadia Weekly, August 22, 2002; p. 17.
46. "William Parker Lyon's Pony Express Museum," by Donald Duke. Page 7. The Branding Iron - Westerners Los Angeles Corral, Spring 2005, Number 239.
47. Print out of scanned postcard image of Old Clothes Line, Pony Express Museum, Arcadia, Calif. Clothes line hangs in front of a "Chinese laundry."
48. Ton of relics added to Pony Express Museum by Lyon after Nevada trek. Arcadia Tribune, p1, August 9, 1935.
49. A Remarkable Express Museum, Express Messenger, December 1928. Description of W. Parker Lyon's Express Museum, at his home Oak Knoll estate in Pasadena at 1161 Virginia Road, which is shown by special appointment. Article describes his collections.
50. Midcentury modern gets landmark status. W. Parker Lyon House gets Pasadena City Council backing for designation. Designed by architect Thornton Ladd and built in 1948, the midcentury modern home is located at 280 California Terrace, Pasadena, CA.
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Pony Express Museum
W. Parker Lyon
Ladd, Thornton
Item ID
174AF
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Shops at Santa Anita (The) (Not built)- See also Caruso Affiliated and Arcadia First! for the "Mall War"

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1. "The Shops at Santa Anita"aren't right for Arcadia. Mailed to residents in February, 2006 by Westfield Santa Anita in opposition to new mall. Photos in the flyer are not of Arcadia Fire Department or Arcadia Police Department. 2. "Date Night at The Grove," invitation from Caruso Affiliated, Apri…
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1. "The Shops at Santa Anita"aren't right for Arcadia. Mailed to residents in February, 2006 by Westfield Santa Anita in opposition to new mall. Photos in the flyer are not of Arcadia Fire Department or Arcadia Police Department.
2. "Date Night at The Grove," invitation from Caruso Affiliated, April 2006.
3. "Stop The Shops at Santa Anita" and billboards, wall signs, animated signs, mailer paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P.
4. "Public Scoping Meeting: the Shops at Santa Anita Park-Revised Project," June 13, 2006.
5. Grand opening and open house of the office of The Shops at Santa Anita and Caruso Affiliated. May 2006.
6. "Caruso Project Faces Key Test on Wednesday." San Marino Tribune, April 5, 2007.
7. Caruso Affiliated newsletter "Speaking Santa Anita, an update on The Shops at Santa Anita" sent to residents. December 2006. Arcadia firefighters support the shops. Planning Commission hears from Arcadians such as Ruth Dunlop. Supporter spotlight on Nancy Chan.
Subjects
Shops at Santa Anita (The) - See also Caruso Affiliated and Arcadia First! for the "Mall War"
Item ID
280AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Baldwin Adobe (see also Hugo Reid Adobe)

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1. Baldwin Adobe Restoration program "Lucky Lives Again," October 4, 2009. Committee includes Carol Libby, Jean Parrille, Joe Eisele, Lauragene Swenson, Mitchell Hearns Bishop, Sandy Snider, Scott Hettrick, Sho Tay. Front photo is Baldwin Home Place Courtyard. With insert Elias Jackson "Lucky" Bal…
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1. Baldwin Adobe Restoration program "Lucky Lives Again," October 4, 2009. Committee includes Carol Libby, Jean Parrille, Joe Eisele, Lauragene Swenson, Mitchell Hearns Bishop, Sandy Snider, Scott Hettrick, Sho Tay. Front photo is Baldwin Home Place Courtyard. With insert Elias Jackson "Lucky" Baldwin, 1828-1909, facts and newspaper article excerpts about his life. He lived in the adobe for 34 years and died there.
2. Arboretum's shocking revelation: it isn't the Hugo Reid Adobe! by Bill Peters, Arcadia Weekly, October 8, 2009. Article about the Baldwin Adobe Restoration Project at the Los Angeles County Arboretum.
3. Room-by-room inventory of the Baldwin Home Place a.k.a. the Baldwin Adobe (all 8 rooms) just after Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin's death in 1909.
4. Invitation to Baldwin Adobe Restoration Committee event, "Lucky Lives Again," October 4, 2009.
5. The historical section of the Los Angeles County Arboretum described. It includes the Coach Barn, the Hugo Reid Adobe, and Queen Anne Cottage.
6. History of structure and ranch under various owners: report on the historic background of the "Hugo Reid" Adobe, Los Angeles County Arboretum. 4 pages by William W. Ellinger III, Historic Architect, Pasadena, CA. Copyright 2007.
7. "A tale of two adobes: searching for the real Hugo Reid Adobe" by Gary Cowles, from Westerners, The Branding Iron, Los Angeles Corral, Summer 2011. 6 pages.
Subjects
Baldwin Adobe (see also Hugo Reid Adobe)
Item ID
288AF
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W. Parker Lyon Pony Express Museum Scrapbook

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1. W. Parker Lyon Pony Express Museum Scrapbook Photos
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1. W. Parker Lyon Pony Express Museum Scrapbook Photos
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W. Parker Lyon Pony Express Museum Scrapbook
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 31
Shelf Number
Shelf B3
Item ID
340AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc. Santa Anita Park – Press Books/Yearbooks/Media Guides.

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Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc. Santa Anita Park – Press Books/Yearbooks/Media Guides. 1940/41 – 1985/86 (Incomplete); 1984 Equestrian Yearbook from the XXIIIrd Olympic Games. Includes "Golden Anniversary Yearbook, Santa Anita 1934-1935 through 1984-1985, 50 years."
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Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc. Santa Anita Park – Press Books/Yearbooks/Media Guides. 1940/41 – 1985/86 (Incomplete); 1984 Equestrian Yearbook from the XXIIIrd Olympic Games. Includes "Golden Anniversary Yearbook, Santa Anita 1934-1935 through 1984-1985, 50 years."
Subjects
Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc. Santa Anita Park – Press Books/Yearbooks/Media Guides.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 47
Shelf Number
Shelf C2
Item ID
357AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Santa Anita Park – Press Books/Yearbooks/Media Guides.

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Santa Anita Park – Press Books/Yearbooks/Media Guides. 1986/87 – 2001/2002
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Santa Anita Park – Press Books/Yearbooks/Media Guides. 1986/87 – 2001/2002
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Santa Anita Park – Press Books/Yearbooks/Media Guides.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 48
Shelf Number
Shelf C2
Item ID
358AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Santa Anita Park – Press Books/Yearbooks/Media Guides.

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Santa Anita Park – Press Books/Yearbooks/Media Guides/Programs/Misc. 1. Blue scarf printed with "Santa Anita" 2. Media Guide 2003-2004 3. Media Guide 2004-2005 4. Media Guide 2008-2009 5. Winter Meet Program December 26, 2017-April 8, 2018 published by Southern California News Group. 6. Santa Anita…
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Santa Anita Park – Press Books/Yearbooks/Media Guides/Programs/Misc.
1. Blue scarf printed with "Santa Anita"
2. Media Guide 2003-2004
3. Media Guide 2004-2005
4. Media Guide 2008-2009
5. Winter Meet Program December 26, 2017-April 8, 2018 published by Southern California News Group.
6. Santa Anita A to Z: a Comprehensive guide for our guests at The Great Race Place!
Subjects
Santa Anita Park – Press Books/Yearbooks/Media Guides.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 48A.
Shelf Number
Shelf C2
Item ID
359AF
Collection
Subject Files
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San Gabriel Valley News.

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San Gabriel Valley News. August 3, 1922 – Feb. 28, 1924. Temple Times and San Gabriel Valley News. March 6, 1924 – July 31, 1924. (Two Bound Volumes)
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San Gabriel Valley News. August 3, 1922 – Feb. 28, 1924. Temple Times and San Gabriel Valley News. March 6, 1924 – July 31, 1924. (Two Bound Volumes)
Subjects
San Gabriel Valley News.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 49.
Shelf Number
Shelf F7
Item ID
360AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Hoeppel, John H. Papers.

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Hoeppel, John H. Papers. Includes correspondence, photographs, biographical information, scrapbook pages. Span 1900s – 1969 (1 of 3)
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Hoeppel, John H. Papers. Includes correspondence, photographs, biographical information, scrapbook pages. Span 1900s – 1969 (1 of 3)
Subjects
Hoeppel, John H. Papers.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 57
Shelf Number
Shelf C3
Item ID
369AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Hoeppel, John H. Papers.

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Hoeppel, John H. Papers. Includes correspondence, photographs, biographical information, scrapbook pages. Span 1900s – 1969 (2 or 3)
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Hoeppel, John H. Papers. Includes correspondence, photographs, biographical information, scrapbook pages. Span 1900s – 1969 (2 or 3)
Subjects
Hoeppel, John H. Papers.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 58
Shelf Number
Shelf C3
Item ID
370AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Hoeppel, John H. Papers.

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Hoeppel, John H. Papers. Includes correspondence, photographs, biographical information, scrapbook pages. Span 1900s – 1969 (3 of 3)
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Hoeppel, John H. Papers. Includes correspondence, photographs, biographical information, scrapbook pages. Span 1900s – 1969 (3 of 3)
Subjects
Hoeppel, John H. Papers.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 59
Shelf Number
Shelf C3
Item ID
371AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library Building 20 W. Duarte Rd. Selected plans and blueprints

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Arcadia Public Library 20 W. Duarte Rd. Selected plans and blueprints. 1) South Patio Renovation (no date). 2) South Patio Schematic (no date). 3) 2008 Air Handler. 4) Emergency Exit from Basement, 1991.
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Arcadia Public Library 20 W. Duarte Rd. Selected plans and blueprints. 1) South Patio Renovation (no date). 2) South Patio Schematic (no date). 3) 2008 Air Handler. 4) Emergency Exit from Basement, 1991.
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library Building 20 W. Duarte Rd. Selected plans and blueprints
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 117
Shelf Number
Shelf H16
Item ID
430AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library Building 20 W. Duarte Rd. Plans and blueprints 2002-2003 Renovation

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Arcadia Public Library 20 W. Duarte Rd. Plans and blueprints 2002-2003 Renovation. 1) Arcadia Public Library Floor Plan, sheets 2, 3—June 27, 2002. 2) 2002 Arcadia Public Library Floor Plan, Sheets 1,2--June 13, 2002. 3) Arcadia Public Library Renovation, Charles Walton Assoc. 2002-2003. Plans fo…
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Arcadia Public Library 20 W. Duarte Rd. Plans and blueprints 2002-2003 Renovation. 1) Arcadia Public Library Floor Plan, sheets 2, 3—June 27, 2002. 2) 2002 Arcadia Public Library Floor Plan, Sheets 1,2--June 13, 2002. 3) Arcadia Public Library Renovation, Charles Walton Assoc. 2002-2003. Plans for demolition, floor, reflected ceiling, interior elevations, furniture, mechanical plumbing, electrical. 4) Library Phase I Remodel Plans 2002-2003, demolition, grading, structural, construction, irrigation, planting.
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library Building 20 W. Duarte Rd. Plans and blueprints 2002-2003 Renovation
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 118
Shelf Number
Shelf H16
Item ID
431AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library Building 20 W. Duarte Rd. Plans and blueprints 1995-1996 Remodel

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Arcadia Public Library 20 W. Duarte Rd. Plans and blueprints 1995-1996 Remodel. 1) Control Joints, Aug 24, 1995. 2) Taper Layout, July 25, 1995. 3) Revised steel connections, Nov. 13, 1995. 4) Structural steel drawings, June 26, 1995. 5) Exterior columns, Nov. 28, 1995. 6) Simplex Fire Alarm P…
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Arcadia Public Library 20 W. Duarte Rd. Plans and blueprints 1995-1996 Remodel. 1) Control Joints, Aug 24, 1995. 2) Taper Layout, July 25, 1995. 3) Revised steel connections, Nov. 13, 1995. 4) Structural steel drawings, June 26, 1995. 5) Exterior columns, Nov. 28, 1995. 6) Simplex Fire Alarm Panels, Aug. 25, 1995. 7) Revised GFRC shop drawings, Jan. 2, 1996. 8) Arcadia Public Library roof plan, Phase I, Aug. 24, 1995. 9) Sheets 1, 2, 3, Floor Plan, Elevation & details for Dorst & Dryden Glass Contractors—revised, Sept. 27, 1995. 10) Furniture/Book Stack/Signage Plan, Feb. 18, 1994. 11) Final Floor Plan, October 1996. 12) Structural and misc. steel, columns, beams, roof ladder, Dec. 22, 1995. 13) Revised mechanical roof screen shop drawings, Nov. 17, 1995.
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library Building 20 W. Duarte Rd. Plans and blueprints 1995-1996 Remodel
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 119
Shelf Number
Shelf H16
Item ID
432AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library Building 20 W. Duarte Rd. Plans and blueprints April 4, 1960

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Arcadia Public Library 20 W. Duarte Rd. Plans and blueprints, April 4, 1960. William Guy Garwood, Architect. Foundation, framing, plumbing, levels, interior and exterior details, etc.
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Arcadia Public Library 20 W. Duarte Rd. Plans and blueprints, April 4, 1960. William Guy Garwood, Architect. Foundation, framing, plumbing, levels, interior and exterior details, etc.
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library Building 20 W. Duarte Rd. Plans and blueprints April 4, 1960
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 120
Shelf Number
Shelf H16
Item ID
433AF
Collection
Subject Files
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