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Arcadia Public Library Building Proposal 1991

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1991
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Blueprints for proposed new library building. Charles Walton, Assoc., June 24, 1991.
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Start Date
1991
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Blueprints for proposed new library building. Charles Walton, Assoc., June 24, 1991.
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Arcadia Public Library Building Proposal 1991
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 009
Shelf Number
Shelf H14
Item ID
443AF
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Balloon School

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1. "Making charts of air currents." Arcadia Journal, June 21, 1919. 2. "Mercury Flights Through Cloudland (1917)." Advertising brochure for sightseeing flights. One of the attractions was the Balloon School. Copied from the original owned by Sid Platford. 3. "Veteran recalls balloon field." Ar…
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1. "Making charts of air currents." Arcadia Journal, June 21, 1919.
2. "Mercury Flights Through Cloudland (1917)." Advertising brochure for sightseeing flights. One of the attractions was the Balloon School. Copied from the original owned by Sid Platford.
3. "Veteran recalls balloon field." Arcadia Tribune, July 1, 1976, page 1.
4. "Observation balloons ruled air." Arcadia Tribune, August 16, 1973.
5. " 'Eyes of Army' look back." Los Angeles Times, September 30, 1966, Part II, page 1.
6. "Veteran balloon pilots." Arcadia News-Post, September 29, 1966.
7. Goddard correspondence, March 22, 1965
8. "Gasbaggers reunion." Arcadia Tribune, October 2, 1966.
9. "Eyes trained at Arcadia." Branding Iron, December 1962, reprint.
10. "Eyes trained at Arcadia," by J.H. Richardson, in manuscript form.
11. "Ross field wrecking rushed." Copies from Alton Green scrapbook.
12. Balloon School personal account. 5 typed sheet.
13. "C-2 is expected." Arcadia Journal, September 23, 1922.
14. "History of Fort Omaha Balloon School. Copies from Omaha newspaper.
15. "Show Ross Field return secured by Hoeppel." Arcadia Tribune, June 2, 1963.
16. "Balloon corps veterans plan." Arcadia Tribune, September 18, 1966.
17. "Earlier days in Los Angeles, about Woodrow Wilson, carrier pigeon." News clip, April 7, 1974.
18. Corps member Cathcart's letter. June 30, 1964.
19. "Earlier days in Los Angeles, about first all night observation trip." June 1969.
20. Photos showing buildings, hospital, and balloons in the air. Arcadian Observer, December 21, 1918, page 19, 31, 60.
21. "Panorama of our new school." Arcadian Observer, August 3, 1918.
22. "The U.S. Army Balloon School." Arcadian Observer, September 1918, supplement.
23. "Swimming pool and clubhouse." Arcadian Observer, September 1918, supplement.
24. Correspondence from Akron-Summit County Public Library. Letter in reply to Balloon School information request, June 5, 1978.
25. Correspondence from the Department of the Army. Letter in reply to Balloon School information request, June 13, 1978.
26. Correspondence between Donald G. Cathcart and the City of Arcadia, 1964.
27. Completion Report Number 1 covering construction of Army Balloon School, October 1, 1918. 40 pages. Purchased from National Archives in 1978.
28. "Arcadia man recalls ballooning days." (Rudolph C. Shosted) Monrovia Journal, April 11, 1974. (Also in Arcadia Tribune, April 11, 1974, p. A2)
29. "Colonel W.N. Hensley, Jr., commanding." Arcadian Observer, September 1918, page 3.
30. "Airships tracked enemy from Arcadia balloon base." Arcadia Tribune, January 26, 1978.
31. Copies of photos with designation of various sections of base.
32. "Major Max Fleischman." Arcadian Observer, October 5, 1918.
33. "The Arcadia Balloon School, 1918." Western States Jewish Historical Quarterly, October 1980. Photo with lengthy caption.
34. "Ross Field does fadeout." Los Angeles Times, November 15, 1933, Part I , page 6.
35. "Close blind pig at once!" Hensley blind pigs is slang for speak easy or illegal operation, and referred to a need to clean them up if Balloon School is to be here. Arcadia Journal, June 8, 1918.
36. "Arcadia will be aircraft center." Arcadia Journal, September 28, 1918.
37. Correspondence regarding archival holdings on Balloon School in National Archives, June 16, 1978.
38. The first all night observation trip.
39. "Au revoir Col. Hensley." Arcadian Observer, September 1918, page 6.
40. Recollection of Mr. John Milton Huston, stationed here at 21.
41. "The post band." Arcadia Observer, November 9, 1918, page 6.
42. "Balloons re-enter the wars." News clip, October 7, 1951, possibly from an Omaha publication.
43. "Airborne 'elephants' once inhabited Arcadia's skies." Fedco Reporter, May 1988, by J.D. Carroll.
44. "Observer." Arcadian Observer, September 1918, page 19.
45. "New commander in charge of Arcadia." Arcadian Observer, January 4, 1919, page 8.
46. "First American Balloon Officer to die in action." (Lt. Cleo J. Ross) Arcadian Observer, November 2, 1918, page 27.
47. "Two balloon men killed by bomb." Arcadia Journal, September 28, 1918.
48. "Balloon School awaits on order." Arcadia Journal, March 30, 1918.
49. Sample of letterhead stationery from Balloon School.
50. "L.A. Scene - The City then and now." Balloon School/Arcadia County Park. Los Angeles Times, December 20, 1993, page B3.
51. "Officers to have a camp at Arcadia." Temple Times, June 26, 1924.
52. "Pioneer 'Birdman' recalls balloon exploits in Pasadena area." Arcadia man won fame in flying dirigible. Pasadena Star News, March 16, 1952.
53. "Ross Field use known June 1." News clip, May 8, 1929.
54. " Ross Field bill voted by houses." News clip, March 4, 1933.
55. "Ross Field Parks Project near vote by County leaders." Pasadena Star News, May 14, 1933.
56. "Ross Field purchase is urged on Council." News clip, May 18, 1933.
57. "Ross Field planned to become new park as County gets deed." News clip, August 1, 1935.
58. "Ross Field betterment approved." News clip, August 2, 1935.
59. "Ross Field to harbor zeppelin and Ross Field hangar leased as zeppelin assembling center." News clip, no date.
60. "Air planes gather at Ross Field for zeppelin activities." News clip, May 22, 1929. "Pilots will be trained at Ross." News clip, May 22, 1929. "Light tests on way at Ross site." News clip, May 18, 1929.
61. "U.S. returns Ross Field as sports center." News clip, June 11, 1935.
62. "Army School Ross Field Project." News clip, June 24, 1930.
63. "Park agreed at balloon field site." News clip, July 3, 1935.
64. "$55,655 price decision near on Ross Field." News clip, May 17, 1933. "Senate passes Arcadia Bill." Los Angeles Times, 1933.
65. "Set date for zeppelin to take air." News clip, May 28, 1929.
66. "Dirigible's keel laid at Ross." News clip, May 20, 1929.
67. "Group backs Ross Field measure." News clip, January 24, 1933.
68. "Senate passes balloon camp land transfer." News clip, February 10, 1933.
69. 1996 Heritage Calendar by Chino Valley Bank. Includes photos of U.S. Army Balloon Corp station.
70. "Today and yesterday of the Arcadia Balloon School Field." Pasadena Star News, July 4, 1931.
71. Copies of photos of Ray Walters, stationed at the Balloon School. Photo and article regarding the first annual picnic, June 1938.
72. Copy of photo #186.
73. "Army's biggest balloon school coming here." Los Angeles Times, March 13, 1916, Part II, page 1.
74. First draft chapter on Ross Field, by Arcadia resident John Irwin.
75. "Balloon Work Conditions Better, Y.M.C.A. Outpost is Established at Stocker Field, Officers Will Play Ball Tonight at Balloon Camp." Pasadena Star News, July 18, 1918.
76. World War I Heroes Remembered : Cleo J. Ross. Written by Ken Hudnut. (Internet article)
77. California Aviation History : The Army Balloon School, Ross Field, Arcadia, California, by Richard DesChenes. From the California State Military Department, California Military Museum. http:www.militarymuseum.org/BalloonSch.html
78. "Pasadena Public Library does bit for soldiers." Collection of books is provided for the military camp of the Seventh California regiment of guardsmen at Arcadia. Pasadena Star News, May 19, 1917, p. 13.
79. Overseas Army nurse, Grace Thompson, has been assigned to the post hospital at the United States Army Balloon School at Arcadia. Pasadena Star News, May 21, 1919, p. 11
80. "Heads For Camp in City." Thirty officers arrive from Fort Dodge, Iowa to take balloon duty in Arcadia. Many live in Arcadia. Lieutenant Colonel W.N. Hensley will host a dinner for his staff at Hotel Huntington. Pasadena Star News, Monday April 1, 1918.
81. "Tents Erected at Balloon Campsite." Seven tents for thirty men from the United States Army signal corps have been erected on the site of the new balloon station on the Baldwin Ranch in Arcadia. Pasadena Star News, April 4, 1918.
82. "May Give Up Camp Plans." Rumors from Washington say balloon station is not needed, decision will come soon, war department to meet with Los Angeles representatives. Pasadena Star News, April 9, 1918.
83. "Sale of Ross Field is Vetoed." War Department's wire stops sale of Ross Field to any private individual or municipality, government will reserve tract for other training. Pasadena Star News, April 13, 1927.
84. "Fire Plan Revision is Foresters' Job." Forest guards, patrolmen and registrars to complete training at Ross Field in Arcadia before fire season begins. Pasadena Star News clipping April 24, 1929.
85. "Forest fire work to be given trial. Rangers to carry out training program." The annual forest rangers' training school will be in session for two days at Ross Field, Arcadia. Pasadena Star News clipping, April 30, 1929.
86. Gallery Guide to Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum Exhibit, November 2005-January 2006. Exhibit called "War Department, Department of Military Aeronautics, Army Balloon School." Contains history of Balloon School.
87. Named "Ross Field" for Lieutenant Cleo J. Ross, killed in France. The Atlanta Constitution, May 23, 1919.
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Balloon School
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32AF
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City Council (1903-1970)

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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…
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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.
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City Council (1903-1970)
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54AF
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City Council (1970-1979)

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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…
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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.
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City Council (1970-1979)
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55AF
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City Council (1980-1989)

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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.
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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.
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City Council (1980-1989)
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56AF
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City Council (1990-1999)

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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 …
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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.
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City Council (1990-1999)
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57AF
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City Council-Elections

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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…
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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.
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City Council-Elections
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58AF
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City Council-Elections (1996)

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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…
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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.
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City Council-Elections (1996)
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59AF
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Public Buildings

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1. "City Hall to be on First Avenue." Arcadia Journal, November 24, 1917. Black xerox. 2. "Arcadia invites city to festival." Arcadia Journal, July 13, 1918. Black xerox. 3. Council orders bond vote for Arcadia Civic Center." Pasadena Star News, October 10, 1927. Black xerox. 4. "Ex-City Hall build…
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1. "City Hall to be on First Avenue." Arcadia Journal, November 24, 1917. Black xerox.
2. "Arcadia invites city to festival." Arcadia Journal, July 13, 1918. Black xerox.
3. Council orders bond vote for Arcadia Civic Center." Pasadena Star News, October 10, 1927. Black xerox.
4. "Ex-City Hall building to be replaced." Arcadia Tribune, January 29, 1936. Black xerox. (Al's Garage - City Hall in 1914.)
5. "West Arcadians suggest new site for City Hall." Arcadia Bulletin, December 13, 1943.
6. "Arcadia's first City Hall." Los Angeles Times, September 3, 1947.
7. "Just a shell." Arcadia Tribune, January 7, 1950. Black xerox with photo.
8. "A thrifty move." Arcadia Tribune, circa 1950. Photo and caption.
9. "Present site - second City Hall." Daily News Post. January 30, 1962. Photo.
10. "City Council has expressed interest." Arcadia Tribune, November 15, 1962.
11. "Old jailhouse faces destruction." Arcadia News Post, July 28, 1966.
12. "Dave Lundberg's research." Arcadia Tribune, May 11, 1967.
13. "Arcadia's new service facility officially dedicated." Daily News Post, February 4, 1967.
14. "Fate of Arcadia's first jail." Daily News Post, September 17, 1970.
15. "Present site - second City Hall." Photo and caption, March 26, 1949.
16. Dedication of new City Hall - Formal invitation, March 26, 1949.
17. "First wheels, then ponies." Daily News Post, January 30, 1962.
18. "First City Hall." Daily News Post, January 30, 1962. Photo and caption.
19. "The Arcadia City Hall." Photo, undated news clipping. City Hall at First Avenue and Huntington Drive.
20. "Roulette wheels spinned, jiggers clinked as City affairs conducted." Arcadia Tribune, January 22, 1978.
21. "Tile mosaics at City Hall." Pasadena Star News, January 28, 1958. Note lists designer as Jay Rivkin.
22. "Visitors at new City Hall." Arcadia Journal, July 13, 1918. Black xerox.
23. "Dedication of City Hall July 13." Arcadia Journal, July 6, 1918. Black xerox.
24. "Throng at City Hall dedication." Arcadia Journal, July 20, 1918. Black xerox.
25. Staff report from Jason Kruckeberg to Mayor and City Council, February 7, 2012 re: Study Sessioin--new City Hall cost and financing update, with drawings.
26. Police station artwork likely will be reduced to rubble. "Blind Justice," a glazed tile mosaic next to the front entrance of the Arcadia Police Department, will likely be torn down. The mosaic was created by artist Jay Rivkin in 1958. Pasadena Star News, June 16, 2003.
27. Arcadia City Hall tile murals restored. Tile murals depict the history of Arcadia, were created by artist Jay Rivkin in 1958. From Arcadiasbest.com, October 23, 2013, retrieved 10/23/2013.
28. Mayor Mickey Segal's speech from the Arcadia City Hall mural dedication (2013) of the uncovered and restored tile mosaic mural that was originally done by Jay Rivkin in 1958.
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Public Buildings
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Public Health

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1. Report on a fly survey of the City of Arcadia. March-June, 1956. 31 pages. 2. "Law aims at skateboards, barefoot boys." Los Angeles Times, June 15, 1965. 3. Asian tiger mosquito spreads to seven San Gabriel Valley cities, July 31, 2014. Retrieved from www.pasadenastarnews.com on August 11, 2014.…
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1. Report on a fly survey of the City of Arcadia. March-June, 1956. 31 pages.
2. "Law aims at skateboards, barefoot boys." Los Angeles Times, June 15, 1965.
3. Asian tiger mosquito spreads to seven San Gabriel Valley cities, July 31, 2014. Retrieved from www.pasadenastarnews.com on August 11, 2014.
4. Arcadia Community Update about Coronavirus (COVID-19) from January 25, 2020. Info sheet on symptoms, treatments and resources.
5. Sabin clinic ready today. Arcadia residents can take the Type I Sabin polio vaccine immunization at a clinic held at Santa Anita Park Race Track. Arcadia Tribune, October 21, 1962.
6. Fight against measles outbreak starts in Foothill Inter-City area. Free measles vaccine shots at County Health Department in Monrovia. Arcadia Clinic on Baldwin Avenue has 1000 units of the vaccine. Arcadia Tribune, April 17, 1966.
7. Mass oral vaccine program scheduled this coming October in every neighborhood and area (Sabin polio vaccine). Arcadia Tribune, August 5, 1962.
8. Keep Arcadia Safe! COVID-19 Notice: practice good hygiene, limit non-essential travel. Try our virtual services. Published by City of Arcadia in 2020, in English & Chinese.
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Public Health
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180AF
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Public Utilities

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1. "Edison will brighten Arcadia." Pasadena Star, December 22, 1916. 2. City of Arcadia Utility Services list, undated. 3. "Phone company grows to keep pace with City." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978. 4. "Mysterious electricity lights path to present." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978. 5. "…
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1. "Edison will brighten Arcadia." Pasadena Star, December 22, 1916.
2. City of Arcadia Utility Services list, undated.
3. "Phone company grows to keep pace with City." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978.
4. "Mysterious electricity lights path to present." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978.
5. "Arcadia grammar school children win essay prizes." News clip, 1924. Regarding a nation-wide contest sponsored by the electrical industry of the United States.
6. "For City Light" ribbon, undated.
7. Important information about street lighting in your neighborhood. From the City of Arcadia. May 2010. Street lighting assessment district.
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Public Utilities
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181AF
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School Board

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1. Administrative guide. 92 pg. guide from the 1950s. 2. AUSD Public Hearing and Adoption of 1990-91 budget. June 25, 1990.
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1. Administrative guide. 92 pg. guide from the 1950s.
2. AUSD Public Hearing and Adoption of 1990-91 budget. June 25, 1990.
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School Board
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207AF
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School Board Elections

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1. Seven seek election. (George Frempter, Glenda Harris, Paris Jackson, Harold Lietz, Irvin Livingston, Gary Mills, Antone Nisson). Arcadia Tribune March 26, 1967. 2. School Board candidates speak out. Daily News-Post April 14, 1971. 3. Candidates answer. Arcadia Tribune April 11, 1971. (Fran…
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1. Seven seek election. (George Frempter, Glenda Harris, Paris Jackson, Harold Lietz, Irvin Livingston, Gary Mills, Antone Nisson). Arcadia Tribune March 26, 1967.
2. School Board candidates speak out. Daily News-Post April 14, 1971.
3. Candidates answer. Arcadia Tribune April 11, 1971. (Frances Terry Lee, Gary L. Mills, Lewis "Pete" May, Kay H. Clifford, George R. Frempter)
4. Statement of principles - Kay Clifford. Publicity mailing Spring 1975.
5. Elect Gloria J. Horstman. Publicity mailing Spring 1975.
6. Johanna Hoffer's views. news clip Spring 1975.
7. Gerald R. Murray, Jr. Publicity mailing Spring 1975.
8. Arcadian's want Chris McGuire. Publicity mailing Spring 1975.
9. Candidates countdown to election. Arcadia Tribune April 13, 1975.
10. Hard work pays off. Arcadia Tribune April 20, 1975.
11. Candidates: few issues, many ideas. Arcadia Tribune March 23, 1975.
12. Clifford drops out of Board race. Arcadia Tribune March 1, 1979.
13. Daines is latest Board race casualty. Arcadia Tribune. March 8, 1979.
14. Friedman pushes common sense. news clip April 5, 1979.
15. Clifford to quit after election. Arcadia Tribune April 12, 1979.
16. Board candidates answer key queries. Arcadia Tribune April 12, 1979. (Gloria Horstman, Eileen Salvador, Charles Chivetta, Paul Friedman, Raymond Williams, David Hales, Pete May)
17. May raps collective bargaining. Arcadia Tribune April 1, 1979.
18. Mrs. Horstman points to record, contributions. Arcadia Tribune March 29, 1979.
19. Final days for unusual campaign. Arcadia Tribune April 15, 1979.
20. Friedman wins board seat. Arcadia Tribune April 19, 1979.
21. Robert E. Kladifko. Publicity mailing April 1983.
22. Charles Chivetta. Publicity mailing April 1979.
23. Candidates vie for three city school board seats. Highlander April 11, 1979.
24. Candidate publicity mailings for election April 18, 1995. (Chang, Gibson, McLain, and Wuo)
25. Official Sample Ballot, Arcadia Unified School District Board of Education Election, April 18, 2017.
26. Candidate Fenton Eng campaign postcard for Arcadia Unified School District Board of Education Election, April 18, 2017.
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School Board Elections
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208AF
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School Board - Board Highlights (1988-)

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AUSD's "Board Highlights", miscellaneous issues dated September 1988 - April 1994.
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AUSD's "Board Highlights", miscellaneous issues dated September 1988 - April 1994.
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School Board - Board Highlights (1988-)
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209AF
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School Buses

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1. Arcadia School bus driver Ernest "Cal" Ford retires after 27 years. Arcadia Tribune May 29, 1980.
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1. Arcadia School bus driver Ernest "Cal" Ford retires after 27 years. Arcadia Tribune May 29, 1980.
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School Buses
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210AF
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School Integration

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1. Arcadia shuns Metro busing. news clip January 4, 1979.
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1. Arcadia shuns Metro busing. news clip January 4, 1979.
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School Integration
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211AF
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Schools

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1. District ownership of books brings big task to library staff. Arcadia Tribune August 7, 1952. 2. District high school libraries in spotlight. Arcadia Tribune April 9, 1964. 3. Arcadia Unified School District. Brochure published by AUSD, circa 1968. 4. Uniform discipline code proposed fo…
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1. District ownership of books brings big task to library staff. Arcadia Tribune August 7, 1952.
2. District high school libraries in spotlight. Arcadia Tribune April 9, 1964.
3. Arcadia Unified School District. Brochure published by AUSD, circa 1968.
4. Uniform discipline code proposed for Arcadia Schools. Arcadia Tribune December 22, 1968.
5. Education study by Arcadia League of Women Voters. April 1971.
6. Facts for Arcadians re: formation of the new Junior College District - election of 1966.
7. Arcadia schools have program for educating handicapped children. Arcadia News-Post February 10, 1970.
8. Arcadia summarizes school programs. Arcadia Tribune August 26, 1973.
9. County poll ranks local schools high. Arcadia Tribune February 21, 1974.
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12. Enrollment drops in Arcadia schools. Arcadia Tribune September 14, 1978.
13. Declining enrollment hurting. Arcadia Highlander. April 30, 1986.
14. School enrollment declining. Arcadia Highlander. May 7, 1986.
15. Report for the Arcadia Board of Education by Arcadia Citizens Educational Study Committee March 12, 1956. Filed in Arcadia History Box #56.
16. Report of the survey of the Public Schools of Arcadia City School District, 1947. Filed in Arcadia History Box #56.
17. City of Arcadia/AUSD Committee Report on After-School Activities for Students. Presented by Collins, Keavney and Ross, to Kelly and Towner. 1995.
18. The Small Book of Big Issues for Arcadia Parents. Funded by the Arcadia Educational Foundation, Arcadia PTAs and the AUSD. 1996.
19. Arcadia to start alternate school. The Star September 18, 1996. p. A7.
20. Arcadia Unified School District. School Accountability Report Card. 2002-2003.
21. 2004-2005 School Accountability Report Card for Elementary Schools: Baldwin Stocker, Camino Grove, Highland Oaks, Holly Avenue, Hugo Reid, Longley Way; Middle Schools: Dana, First Avenue, Foothills; and Arcadia High School.
22. Arcadia Unified School District, Catalogue of Superintendent's Art Award Winners 2006.
23. Arcadia Unified School District, Catalogue of Superintendent's Art Award Winners 2007.
24. Arcadia Unified School District, Catalogue of Superintendent's Art Award Winners 2009.
25. Arcadia Unified School District newsletter "Counting on Excellence." Fall 2011.
26. AUSD gives community opportunity to review instructional materials. Arcadia Weekly, October 17, 2013.
27. Arcadia schools history--dates established. Accompanying documentation: School starts here today; enrollment to break records. Arcadia Tribune, September 11, 1950, p.1; School board accepts new Longley plant. Arcadia Tribune, July 19, 1951, p.1; Richard Dana intermediate school to open doors for first time. Arcadia Tribune, September 9, 1954, p.3.
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Schools
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212AF
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Schools - Budget

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1. School Board adopts budget. news clip, n.d. circa 1951-1952. 2. AUSD official budget 1964-65. Filed in Arcadia History Box #56A. 3. AUSD official budget 1965-66. Filed in Arcadia History Box #56A. 4. AUSD official budget 1966-67. Filed in Arcadia History Box #56A. 5. AUSD official budg…
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1. School Board adopts budget. news clip, n.d. circa 1951-1952.
2. AUSD official budget 1964-65. Filed in Arcadia History Box #56A.
3. AUSD official budget 1965-66. Filed in Arcadia History Box #56A.
4. AUSD official budget 1966-67. Filed in Arcadia History Box #56A.
5. AUSD official budget 1967-68. Filed in Arcadia History Box #56A.
6. AUSD official budget 1968-69. Filed in Arcadia History Box #56A.
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Schools - Budget
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213AF
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Schools - Directories

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1. AUSD Informational Data 1965-66 2. 1966-67 3. 1967-68 4. 1968-69 5. 1969-70 6. 1970-71 7. 1971-72 8. 1972-73 9. 1973-74 10. 1974-75 11. 1975-76 12. 1976-77 13. 1977-78 14. 1978-79 15. 1979-80 16. 1980-81 17. 1981-82 18. 1982-83 19. 1983-84 20. Directory, 1973-74 21. Director…
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1. AUSD Informational Data 1965-66
2. 1966-67
3. 1967-68
4. 1968-69
5. 1969-70
6. 1970-71
7. 1971-72
8. 1972-73
9. 1973-74
10. 1974-75
11. 1975-76
12. 1976-77
13. 1977-78
14. 1978-79
15. 1979-80
16. 1980-81
17. 1981-82
18. 1982-83
19. 1983-84
20. Directory, 1973-74
21. Directory, 1975-76
22. Arcadia Council of Parent-Teacher Association yearbook, 1988-89 (PTA).
23. Arcadia Council PTA 2003-2004 directory.
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Schools - Directories
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214AF
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Schools - Elementary Schools

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1. Original unit of six rooms at Holly Avenue. news photo, n.d. (circa 1948) 2. Holly Street School. small photo, n.d. (probably part of #1) 3. Holly Avenue's beautiful kindergarten. news clip, n.d. (circa 1948) 4. Holly Avenue School. A history by S. Newton 1975-76. 5. Arcadia complete…
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1. Original unit of six rooms at Holly Avenue. news photo, n.d. (circa 1948)
2. Holly Street School. small photo, n.d. (probably part of #1)
3. Holly Avenue's beautiful kindergarten. news clip, n.d. (circa 1948)
4. Holly Avenue School. A history by S. Newton 1975-76.
5. Arcadia completes fine grammar school. Arcadia Journal May 7, 1921.
6. Baldwin Stocker Elementary School Dedication program. September 28, 1966. 2 copies
7. Arcadia City Elementary School Commencement. Arcadia Journal June 21, 1919.
8. The Merrymakers' Minstrel Show program from Holly Avenue School. March 8, 1940. Received as gift June 1980.
9. Diploma of graduation of Adrian Edward Winkler June 6, 1922.
10. Eighth grade graduation exercises program. Arcadia City Schools June 9, 1922.
11. Arcadia grammar school, a beautiful structure in an ideal setting. Newspaper copy of rotogravure from early unknown date.
12. Distinguished is word for these schools. (Hugo Reid Elementary). Los Angeles Times June 5, 1987.
13. Camino Grove School Accountability Report for the 1989-90 school year.
14. First-graders go for all the marbles in Arcadia class. San Gabriel Valley Weekly November 10, 1995.
15. Creative Writing Booklet 1967, vol. 15 from the elementary schools of the AUSD.
16. Information from City Clerk's Office regarding history of Longley Way School.
17. Holly Avenue Class of 1999 Yearbook. Item was moved to History Room Box #94A on Feb. 20, 2014.
18. Information dated February 1998 on Donald Bruce Bloodworth, Vietnam Missing in Action serviceman whose name is on a plaque on a tree at the Bonita Park School at 150 S. Third.
19. Camino Grove Elementary 1988, 1990, 1993, 1997, 2003, 2006 (2 copies) Yearbook. Item was moved to History Room Box #94A on Feb. 20, 2014.
20. Camino Grove Elementary 2000, 2002, 2005 Yearbooks. Moved to History Room Box #94A on Feb. 20, 2014.
21. Highland Oaks Elementary 2005 Yearbook (2 copies). Item was moved to History Room Box #94A on Feb. 20, 2014.
22. Camino Grove Elementary 2009 Yearbook. Item was moved to History Room Box #94A on Feb. 20, 2014.
23. "Raising the grade: (Holly Avenue) school welcomes upgrades." The Weekly Star, an edition of the Arcadia Tribune & The Star-Temple City Editions, September 2, 2010.
24. Camino Grove Elementary 2011 Yearbook. Item was moved to History Room Box #94A on Feb. 20, 2014.
25. Camino Grove Elementary Class of 2013 Yearbook. Item was moved to History Room Box #94A on Feb. 20, 2014. See file "Boxes in History Room" for more years.
26. Holly Avenue Elementary Yearbooks 2004, 2010. Item was moved to History Room Box #94A on Feb. 20, 2014.
27. Camino Grove Elementary School 50th Aniversary Program and Open House, April 1, 2004.
28. Mrs. John Wells installed Camino Grove PTA President. Arcadia Tribune, April 21, 1963.
29. Camino Grove Room Mothers Entertained by Mrs. Don Fowler. Arcadia Tribune, May 9, 1963.
30. Festival to open with Colorful Procession: Russ Greiner will be crowned King of the Spring Festival at Camino Grove School, with his court of gentlemen Carty Mills, Mark Jennings, Tom Hermann, Steve Clemons and Robbie Wagner. Arcadia Tribune, May 16, 1963.
31. Large audience enjoys spring festival. Royal Court consisting of Russell Greiner, Carol Loudon, Rochelle Luman, and Robert Wagner, at Camino Grove School is shown here. Arcadia Tribune, May 19, 1963.
32.Baldwin Stocker Elementary School Blue Ribbon Recipient, Arcadia Weekly, October 18, 2012.
33. For first time, all six of Arcadia Unified's elementary schools (Baldwin Stocker, Camino Grove, Highland Oaks, Holly Avenue, Hugo Reid, and Longley Way), as well as its alternative learning program, Rancho Learning Center, have earned concurrent recognition from the California Department of Education as 2023 California Distinguished Schools. Arcadia Weekly, January 12, 2023.
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Schools - Elementary Schools
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215AF
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