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Arcadia (City) History (2000-2010)

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1. Flyer and invitation for the first City of Arcadia Lucky Baldwin Day Community Picnic on October 28, 2001 at Arcadia County Park. (2 color copies of schedule of events, 1 b/w copy of invitation) 2. Flyer announcing the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for the victims of the terrorist att…
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1. Flyer and invitation for the first City of Arcadia Lucky Baldwin Day Community Picnic on October 28, 2001 at Arcadia County Park. (2 color copies of schedule of events, 1 b/w copy of invitation)
2. Flyer announcing the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for the victims of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Ceremony held at noon at the Civic Center Flagpole on September 14, 2001.
3. City of Arcadia Press Release about the Lucky Baldwin Day Community Picnic on October 27, 2002, having its own website. September 26, 2002.
4. City of Arcadia Press Release dated March 15, 2002, announcing the launching of a new communications program - "ArcadiaMail' described as an electronic news bulletin system or a mini City newsletter.
5. Email announcing that on August 7, 2001 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 6249 "designating and adopting the oak tree as the official tree of the City" and Resolution No. 6252 "designating and adopting the peacock as the official bird of the City."
6. Flyer for the Lucky Baldwin Day Community Picnic on October 27, 2002 at Arcadia County Park.
7. Police Department memorandum to the City Staff from City Manager William R. Kelly and by Dave Hinig, Chief of Police on Workplace Safety and Security following the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. October 12, 2001.
8. Police Department memorandum from Captain Bob Sanderson on LASO Emergency Operations Bureau protocol for response to an anthrax threat. October 16, 2001.
9. "Welcome to the City of Arcadia." A resident's guide to city information programs and services, 2001.
10. "Picnic salutes memory of Arcadia's Founder." Article about the Lucky Baldwin Day Community Picnic at the Arcadia County Park. Includes information on Lucky Baldwin and how he established the city of Arcadia. Arcadia Weekly, October 24-30, 2002, p.1.
11. Arbor Day Celebration program. March 7, 2000.
12. City of Arcadia, ArcadiaMail e-mail dated January 8, 2003, listing the severe damage caused by the Santa Ana winds to the Live Oak Avenue area and two digital images taken by Dick Irwin on January 6, 2003 showing the windstorm damage.
13. "History of Officials of the City of Arcadia, 1903 - 2003." Cover includes historical photos celebrating Arcadia's Centennial. 2 copies.
14. City of Arcadia press release announcing that the National Arbor Day Foundation has named the city of Arcadia a Tree City USA for the ninth year in a row. February 20, 2003.
15. "Welcome to the City of Arcadia." A resident's guide, 2003.
16. State of the City Address by Mayor Gail Marshall. City Council of the City of Arcadia Minutes. April 1, 2003.
17. Flyer for the Lucky Baldwin Day Community Picnic on Sunday, November 2, 2003 at Arcadia County Park. (Two copies)
18. Arcadia rallys for new Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger at the Arboretum. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce News and Views, November/December 2003, p. 1.
19. Reduced color copy of the poster advertising the 2003 Summer Concert Series on Thursdays at City Hall. Original poster (17" x 11") stored in Box #77.
20. 2004 City of Arcadia Volunteer Recognition Dinner program and letter dated March 19, 2004.
21. 2005 City of Arcadia Silver Circle Volunteer Appreciation Dinner program. "April in Paris."
22. Invitation to Military Tribute Sign Unveiling Ceremony, July 21, 2005 and "Arcadia Supports Our Troops" bumper sticker.
23. 21st Annual Intercultural Dinner program. "Harmony Around the World," November 26, 2007.
24. Arcadia: Time will tell. If the past is any indication, Arcadia is looking at a bright future. By Jana J. Monji, Pasadena Weekly, March 11, 2010.
25. 2003 Lucky Baldwin Day Community Picnic at Arcadia County Park, November 2, 2003 map of layout of booths, activities, seating, services, parking.
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Baldwin, Elias J.-Baldwin Theater

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1. "Tom Maguire, Napoleon of the stage." California Historical Society Quarterly, September, 1942, pages 238-275.
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1. "Tom Maguire, Napoleon of the stage." California Historical Society Quarterly, September, 1942, pages 238-275.
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Baldwin, Elias J.- Horses and Horse Racing

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1. Bibliography on Baldwin's horses, race horses and racing. 2. "Baldwin's racers: a good season for Santa Anita Stable." News clip, October 9, 1890. 3. "Cruzados is a crack colt." San Francisco Examiner, December 22, 1901. 4. Catalog of thoroughbred yearlings ... property of E.J. Baldwin, Auc…
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1. Bibliography on Baldwin's horses, race horses and racing.
2. "Baldwin's racers: a good season for Santa Anita Stable." News clip, October 9, 1890.
3. "Cruzados is a crack colt." San Francisco Examiner, December 22, 1901.
4. Catalog of thoroughbred yearlings ... property of E.J. Baldwin, Auction 1897. 32 page booklet copied at the Bancroft Library, acquired April 1982.
5. Jockey license of Richard Herman Schierske signed by E.J. "Lucky" Baldwin. Copy of original loaned by his son, R. Schierske.
6. Marriage license for Herman Schierske, jockey for E.J. Baldwin, February, 1908. Copy of original.
7. "Rider killed at Santa Anita; no racing today on account of death of E.J. Baldwin." San Francisco Chronicle, March 2, 1909.
8. "Baldwin horses were record makers." San Francisco Chronicle, March 2, 1909.
9. "Breeder's meet opens a triumph." Oakland, CA Tribune, August 22, 1915.
10. "Ed Cerbin secures fine stock of horses." San Francisco Bulletin, February 25, 1916.
11. "Four American Derby winners buried under Maltese Cross." Arcadia News Forecast, December 7, 1934.
12. "Lucky Baldwin days at Santa Anita." Westways, December 1935, Page 26-27.
13. Copies from 'The History of Thoroughbred Racing in America' by W.H.P. Robertson regarding Baldwin horses and horse racing. 798.4 R.
14. "E.J. Baldwin, Esq." From 'The Builders of the Commonwealth' by H.H. Bancroft.
15. "Races fulfill Lucky's dream." Arcadia Tribune, April 13, 1978.
16. "A history of the thoroughbred in California, Part II." The Thoroughbred of California, December 1978.
17. "What Rey El Santa Anita did for California racing." Los Angeles Times, June 16, 1939.
18. "Pioneer horseman not forgotten in valley." Pasadena Star News, October 18, 1939.
19. "Lucky Baldwin's old colors in national racing museum." Press release from Santa Anita Park.
20. "The thing I guess I'm most proud of happened in 1967 at Lexington, Kentucky." New Yorker, April 13, 1981. Article about relocating the grave of Isaac Murphy to Lexington.
21. Typed information on Baldwin jockeys.
22. "Lucky Baldwin's racing school." The Thoroughbred of California, June 1994, pages 38-46. Article on school; jockey Isaac Murphy; and nationally famous farrier, John Isaac Wesley Fisher.
23. Article on E.J. Baldwin's famous horse, Volante. Monrovia Planet, March 12, 1887, page 2.
24. "Baldwin's stables." Monrovia Planet, April 30, 1887, page 1.
25. "The Santa Anita Stables." Monrovia Messenger, April 18, 1889, page 6.
26. "Santa Anita Stables." Monrovia Messenger, January 1, 1891, page 2.
27. "The golden age of the California horse." The Thoroughbred of California, February 1947. John Hervey article includes Lucky Baldwin.
28. Article on thoroughbred industry by Carleton F. Burke. The Thoroughbred of California, May 1947.
29. "Rey El Santa Anita is dead." Los Angeles Daily Times, July 2, 1919.
30. Burke, Carleton, "Pastime of Millions," The Thoroughbred, Volume IV, Number 6, page 10+.
31. Ibid. The Thoroughbred. Volume IV, Number 8, page 16+.
32 Ibid. The Thoroughbred. Volume IV, Number 10, page 14+.
33. Ibid. The Thoroughbred. Volume IV, Number 11, page 8+.
34. Ibid. The Thoroughbred. Volume IV, Number 12-13, Page 16+.
35. Ibid. The Thoroughbred. Volume IV, Number 14, page 26+.
36. Lucky Baldwin's Flyers: Volante and the others to leave Santa Anita. New York Times, April 16, 1877.
37. Will please racegoers: Lucky Baldwin's horses barred from all race tracks. May not be able to race abroad. Santa Anita horses have long been under suspicion. New York Times, October 21, 1895.
38. Stewards reply to Baldwin: decline to reconsider their decision to reject his entries. New York Times, October 23, 1895.
39. Santa Anita Track has no prospects (tells of the coming end of racing at Baldwin's Santa Anita Park when State of California will close it with the ban on horse racing, effective April 20, 1909). Los Angeles Times, March 21, 1909. One copy is article itself, one copy is of the whole page view.
40. Fortunes are lost or won at Arcadia. Newspaper page from sports section of Los Angeles Sunday Times reporting opening of Santa Anita Park, built by "Lucky" Baldwin and opened December 1907. Dated December 8, 1907. These are more legible copies of photo 551.
41. Biography and images of Alexander MacMillan Allan, the architect of Lucky Baldwin's original Santa Anita Race Track. Image of race track in 1907. He lived at Point Lobos in Monterey County, California.
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Baldwin, Elias J. (Lucky)

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1. "Life of Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin." Copy of chapter from 'Chronicles of the Builders of the Commonwealth' by H.H. Bancroft, 1892. 21 pages. 2. "Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin City Maker." 36 page paper by Sandy Snider, 1976. 3. Notes take during a visit to his Santa Anita Rancho. 4 page t…
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1. "Life of Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin." Copy of chapter from 'Chronicles of the Builders of the Commonwealth' by H.H. Bancroft, 1892. 21 pages.
2. "Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin City Maker." 36 page paper by Sandy Snider, 1976.
3. Notes take during a visit to his Santa Anita Rancho. 4 page typed reminiscence by Mr. Fraser. August 26, 1891.
4. "Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin." Article in the 'Westerners Brand Book' by Carey Elias. L.A. Corral Book #6, 1956.
5. "Contributions of Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin." News clip, no date.
6. "Lucky Baldwin Tallyho." News clip, no date.
7. "Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin - Founder of Arcadia." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1934.
8. "Lucky's Litigious Loves." Los Angeles Westerner's Corral, 'The Branding Iron', Number 90, March 1969.
9. "The man they called Lucky." San Francisco Chronicle, February 23, 1967.
10. "Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin - known as Lucky." Chapter from 'California's Stately Hall of Fame' by Hunt, call # R 920.079 H.
11. "Riches make strange bedfellows." Chapter from the book, 'The Wildest of the West' by Forbes Parkhill.
12. "Colorful past of early Arcadia." News clip, no date.
13. Copy of pages from 'The Marching Years' by Norman Bridge, 1920.
14. "Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin." 4 page typed article by Patricia Warren, May 1973.
15. Lucky Baldwin and Santa Anita Rancho references. Six page bibliography compiled by the Arboretum.
16. "Last remnant of the rancho." Thoroughbred of California, November 1965.
17. "Lucky Baldwin." Copied from the pamphlet, 'Background to Ranch Santa Anita' by Florence Wilson.
18. "Life and death of a pioneer." Golden West, January 1966, page 20+.
19. Deeds. Two copies of 'Lucky' Baldwin deeds with description of Santa Anita Colony and crops that will grow well. Circa 1890s.
20. "Lucky Baldwin in a four generation portrait." Los Angeles Herald, April 3, 1955.
21. "Out door industries of Southern California." Century Magazine, October 1883.
22. "To the sport of kings." San Gabriel Valley Advertiser, February 26, 1969. Series on Baldwin, the Rancho, etc.
23. "Baldwin's luck." Newspaper plate from Los Angeles Herald and Express, April 2, 1955. 2 copies.
24. Photographs from 'The Great America' by Ralph Paine depicting scenes of the Santa Anita Rancho. Core reference, 979 P.
25. "Story of Blas Cuellar." Arcadia Tribune & News, March 24, 1949.
26. "The story of Lucky Baldwin." Source Unknown.
27. "Informal - an amazing picture of 'Lucky' Baldwin." News clips and photos, Arcadia Tribune, no date.
28. "Lucky Baldwin's coach restored." Pasadena Independent, November 9, 1961.
29. "Baldwin purchased Rancho." Daily News Post, February 15, 1962.
30. Hand-drawn map of Rancho. Copy of original belonging to Mr. Kingsley.
31. "The Santa Anita Ranch." Section from book 'California of the South' by Walter Lindley, 1888.
32. "The pony express." The Pony Express, Volume XVIII, Number 10, Number 214, March 1952.
33. "Lucky Baldwin's cottage." Arboretum brochure describing Queen Anne Cottage, no date. 2 copies.
34. Recollection by Arcadian, Vivian Davis, regarding her parents staying at the Queen Anne Cottage.
35. "Clubhouse history." Pasadena Star News, no date.
36. "Whisper is only eulogy." Los Angeles Times, March 5, 1909.
37. " 'Lucky' Baldwin died 25 years ago." Arcadia Tribune?, March 2, 1934.
38. "A day for tears." Arcadia Tribune, October 9, 1968.
39. "Memorial to a flamboyant pioneer." San Francisco Chronicle, March 1, 1972.
40. Eaton's publicity with map of rancho, Circa 1939-1940.
41. "Miss Anita Baldwin Turnbull."News clip 50 years ago today, October 1912.
42. "Rites arranged for Lucky Baldwin aide." News clip, 1957. Joaquin E. Soto.
43. "By gad, I'm not licked yet." Arcadia tribune, December 22, 1977.
44. "Elias J. 'Lucky' Baldwin." From 'Romance of Rancho Santa Anita'.
45. "Lucky's millions cut to measure." Los Angeles Daily Times, March 4, 1909, page 14.
46. "Rancho Santa Anita." Lasca Leaves, March 1976 by Sandy Snider.
47. "Baldwin's will surprised city." News clip, no date.
48. "Personal traits." Los Angeles Times, March 21, 1909.
49. "The beast of Santa Anita." Sports Illustrated, February 19, 1962, page 63+.
50. "He had to be lucky." The Branding Iron, December 1962.
51. "Lucky Baldwin's will filed 25 years ago." News clip, April 10 1934.
52. " 'Lucky' Baldwin died 25 years ago." News clip April 1934.
53. Excellent description of Baldwin's real estate holdings, 1908.
54. Correspondence related to seeking a loan on Baldwin properties, 1908.
55. Full page from Los Angeles Times covering funeral. Photograph from Los Angeles Daily Times. March 5, 1909. Part of this page is #36.
56. "Over half million fee for lawyers." Los Angeles Sunday Times, April 11, 1909, photograph.
57. "Baldwin heiress mystery deepens." Los Angeles Daily Times, March 6, 1909, page 2.
58. "His greatest race run, 'Lucky' loses. Los Angeles Daily Times, March 2, 1909, Section II, page 1.
59. "Death of Baldwin at Santa Anita." San Francisco Chronicle, March 2, 1909.
60. "Thousands go to view body." Los Angeles Daily Times, March 3, 1909, page 3.
61. "Four thousand at Baldwin's bier." San Francisco Chronicle, March 3, 1909, page 7.
62. "Founder's action important legacy." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978.
63. "Volunteers find treasure in Pasadena's past history." News clip, August 9, 1977.
64. "Golden rules." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978.
65. "Baldwin isn't lucky - history's verdict stands." Los Angeles Times, May 18, 1979.
66. Holdings in Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley on E.J.'Lucky' Baldwin.
67. "Multi-millionaire has Wayne Township roots." Montgomery Your Town Magazine, December 1979. Wayne Township history, Waynetown, Indiana.
68. "Lucky Baldwin 'Founder of Arcadia'." by Judy Walker. Hand-written term paper written for an Arcadia High School English Class, 1959, by Judy Walker who grew up in Arcadia. Given to Arcadia Public Library, March 1980, by her mother, Mrs. Robert L. Walker.
69. "... or Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin, who handled his coach." One page copy from the book 'Saratoga - Saga of an Impious Era'.
70. Francis D. Warners recollection of E. J. 'Lucky' Baldwin. Mr. Warner was from the same part of Indiana. Source unknown, no date.
71. "This remarkable snapshot shows the fabulous E.J. 'Lucky' Baldwin in the dark suit and hat, out with a group of friends near a work tent on his huge ranch." News captions and photo, March 23, 1959.
72. See reference to Veelox of Los Angeles Times, September 25, 1910, giving an account of contest over will.
73. "The lives and wives of E.J. Baldwin (Lucky)." 8 pages of hand-written account. Copied from Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley, 1980.
74. "A wild and crazy guy: L.A.'s first big developer was also its first big playboy." Los Angeles Magazine, February 1984, page 126+, by Delia de Arenosa.
75. "Forty years ago today." Arcadia Tribune, April 8, 1916.
76. "Luck is what you make it." Spur Magazine, November/December 1986, page 62, by Horace Wade.
77. Correspondence and reminiscences concerning Lucky Baldwin.
78. "E.J 'Lucky' Baldwin, merchant, agriculturist and mining speculator." Listed under "California Millionaires" in 'Hill's Album of Biography and Art: Containing portraits and pen-sketches of many persons', World's Fair Edition, 1891, by Thomas Hill.
79. "Past performances offer racy history." Daily Racing Form, January 15, 1994.
80. "Some evil agency's red torch applied?" Los Angeles Times, February 2, 1912.
81. "Dr. John Trueworthy (Baldwin's physician)." Los Angeles Daily Times, March 30, 1909, page 1.
82. "Baldwin was a key player in California's 'real' start." Daily Racing Form, November 2, 1996, page 16.
83. The Baldwin Hotel, San Francisco. Mining and Scientific Press, June 17, 1882.
84. "The loves and wives of E.J. 'Lucky' Baldwin." Manuscript by Emma Elinor (Hines) Young (Mrs. C.W. Young). 8 handwritten pages copied from Bancroft Library.
85. "Colorful Tycoon Lived Up to His Nickname." Biographical article about Lucky and his legal entanglements because of his notorious affinity for younger women. Los Angeles Times, September 5, 1999.
86. "They Called Him Lucky," by William C. Johnston. Real Estate Review, LA Board of Realtors, February 12, 1985.
87. Romance of Baldwin Told -- Mrs. Lillie (Lilly or Lily) Baldwin Howard, fourth and last wife of E. J. "Lucky" Baldwin, dies. Mrs. Howard's will disclosed, with close relatives sharing millions. The Baldwin widow loses in a suit hours after her death. (3 articles from the Arcadia Tribune. November 1938) Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936 - January 1, 1939, Arcadia Historical Society.
88. Baldwin widow leaves millions. Estate of Mrs. Lily Baldwin Howard, widow of E.J. (Lucky) Baldwin worth $5,000,000 willed to relatives. Los Angeles Times, December 3, 1938. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936 - January 1, 1939, Arcadia Historical Society.
89. "Lucky's Millions Cut to Measure. Widow gets mite; two daughters left bulk of estate and third, formerly unknown, receives small share--body taken north." Includes text of his will, although not entirely legible. Los Angeles Times, March 4, 1909, p. 114.
90. "Decision against Lucky. "Baldwin to pay lawyers in case brought on by Albert T. Roche. Los Angeles Times, June 14, 1902, p. 3.
91."Heirs Assort 'Lucky's' Acres."Heirs Lizzie Rush, Charles Fawcett, Rosebud Mullander, Rozella Selby and H.A. Unruh select acres of Elias J. 'Lucky' Baldwin's land based on his will. Los Angeles Times, June 19, 1910, p. 116.
92. "Child attacks Baldwin will. Alleged daughter seeks part of great estate." Minor child Beatrice Anita Baldwin, aged 14, the alleged daughter of E.J. 'Lucky' Baldwin and Lillian J. Ashley (now known as Lillian J. Turnbull), sues for part of estate.
93. Tallac Historic Site by Robert Burke and Ken McKowen, 1996. Second copy, 1983.
94. Tallac Historic Site information including the Baldwin Estate (1921). A page of the USDA Forest Service website, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. Accessed June 7, 2006.
95. "Baldwin will owns mysterious heir as daughter," Los Angeles Examiner, Thursday, March 4, 1900. Third daughter of Elias J. Lucky Baldwin is Mrs. Rose Ella Robinson Selby, also known as Mrs. Zelda Selby.
96. "Claim against large estate: suit may delay distribution of Baldwin heirs." Los Angeles Times, January 19, 1910.
97. "Baldwin heirs are confirmed: claims of Beatrice Turnbull unanimously rejected." Los Angeles Times, March 31, 1912.
98. "California's Stately Hall of Fame: Elias Jackson Baldwin--April 3, 1828-March 1, 1909, by Rockwell D. Hunt. Los Angeles Times, June 25, 1939.
99. "Monrovia boasts of controlled development." Los Angeles Times, December 9, 1965.
100. Article about Elias J. Lucky Baldwin's oil business "'Standard Luck' at Montebello" from June, 1919 issue of Standard Oil Bulletin, a publication of Standard Oil Company (California). Includes a crayon sketch drawing of Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin by Maynard Dixon.
101. Copy of marriage certificate of Elias J. Baldwin (age 21) and Sarah Ann Unruh (age 18), married January 2, 1846, in Berrien County, Michigan. Recorded February 21, 1846. Re-certified on May 20, 1986.
102. "L.A. Then and Now: Dog and hare races bred early animal rights battle." Greyhounds were let loose in a fenced field to chase rabbits. The spectator sport was banned for cruelty. Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin staged the races at his ranch after other courses were closed. Los Angeles Times, July 19, 2009; p. A35.
103. Lucky Baldwin, the San Francisco millionaire is the defendant in a suit brought by a woman who claims that she intrusted $2000 to him for speculation, and that he swindled her out of it. The Baltimore Sun, October 6, 1877.
104. Blue island, a true story. Chicago Daily Tribune, December 8, 1877. About Mrs. Baldwin and her daughter's travels abroad.
105. A big lawsuit (Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin vs. Miss Lennie McCormick). Chicago Daily Tribune, February 10, 1878.
106. Sudden termination of the $100,000 suit against "Lucky" Baldwin (Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin vs. Lennie McCormick). Chicago Daily, February 17, 1878.
107. Arrest of a noted forger. William J. Hadley caught in San Francisco. New York Times, December 7, 1878. Hadley, forged Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin's name on circular notes.
108. A millionaire's third marriage (from the San Francisco Chronicle, May 21). New York Times. June 1, 1884. E.J. Baldwin marries Miss Lilly C. Bennett.
109. Lucky Baldwin: he talks about some of his lucky hits and his hard work. From the Louisville Courier-Journal. New York Times, October 9, 1885.
110. Another millionaire in trouble (Los Angeles). New York Times, February 13, 1886. Louise Perkins vs. E.J. Baldwin for breach of promise.
111. A costly broken heart (Los Angeles). New York Times, February 20, 1886. In lawsuit Louise E. Perkins vs. E.J. Baldwin, the jury decided in favor of the plaintiff for $75,000.
112. Lucky Baldwin's escape: shot at by a young woman in San Francisco court. His assailant the sister of the girl who is suing him for breach of promise--the bullet cuts off several of his curls--career of the remarkable old man who once before was fired upon by a young woman. Re: Lillian Ashley vs. E.J. Baldwin. New York Times, July 3, 1896.
113. Miss Ashley's shot at Baldwin: an exciting scene in the San Francisco courtoom. New York Times, July 9, 1896.
114. Lucky Baldwin is low: noted horseman suffered a collapse after watching races (Los Angeles). New York Times, February 5, 1909.
115. Lucky Baldwin still improving. New York Times, February 14, 1909.
116. Lucky Baldwin dies at the age of 81: end comes to well-known turfman and miner at his California ranch. New York Times, March 2, 1909.
117. Baldwin left $30,000,000: left a will which he believed could not be broken. New York Times, March 3, 1909.
118. Baldwin's widow to contest will. New York Times, March 16, 1909.
119. Mrs. Baldwin compromises: widow of Lucky withdraws contest of will--her share increased. New York Times, March 29, 1909.
120. A record doctor's fee: Lucky Baldwin's physician thinks it should be $100,000. New York Times, March 31, 1909. Dr. John W. Trueworthy is said to be paid $100,000 for attending to the late E.J. Lucky Baldwin.
121. Baldwin estate settled: widow transfers interest to daughters and they to a trust company. New York Times, April 3, 1909.
122. Baldwin left $20,000,000: will of the turfman probated--income was only $120,000. New York Times, April 8, 1909.
123. Baldwin's widow to wed: friends say she will marry Dr. Leon Landone, who has child theories. New York Times, June 15, 1909. Mrs. Lillian Bennett Baldwin to marry Dr. Leon Landone, a lecturer on child culture.
124. Allows $1,320,000 claim: California court decides Lucky Baldwin's estate must pay it. New York Times, August 21, 1909. Baldwin estate must pay back money that E.J. Lucky Baldwin owed to Hibernia Loan and Savings Society of San Francisco.
125. Baldwin estate settled: in a little over a year his $15,000,000 fortune is distributed among heirs. New York Times, April 17, 1910.
126. Lucky Baldwin: a look at his famous ranch and its wonders. How Lucky Baldwin looks and his wonderful career. Queer stories from his big hotels and how he runs them. A look at his horses and his wonderful irrigation system. Los Angeles Times, June 11, 1893.
127. E.J. "Lucky" Baldwin biography by Jon Wilkman, 1999. Retrieved March 23, 2006 from website of Historical Society of Southern California at http://www.socalhistory.org/. Quote by Elias J. Baldwin "Hell, we're giving away the land. We're selling the climate."
128. A. National Museum of Racing announces 2018 Pillars of the Turf Hall of Fame inductees include Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin and Dr. Charles Strub, both inducted at a ceremony on August 3, 2018. B. "Much More Than Lucky"-four pages from Guide to the Official National Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame, 2018-2019.
129. L.A. Then and Now by Cecilia Rasmussen; Colorful tycoon lived up to his nickname. Los Angeles Times, September 5, 1999.
130. Two pages from the 1900 Census from San Francisco, California showing Elias J. Baldwin as head of household, his wife Lily Baldwin, daughter Anita Baldwin, mother-in-law Oselia Bennet, sister-in-law Alberta Marquis, niece Vivian Marquis, brother-in-law Albert A. Bennet, servant William Davis, servant Lee Fu, and servant Tom Young. Lee Fu and Tom Young were Chinese. Alternate spellings of names may include Lillie Bennett Baldwin, Ocelia Bennett, Albert Bennett.
131. Bill of Sale, dated June 30, 1958 of picture of Mother and Child in gilded frame, signed by artist G. Barry. Sold by Vivian Howard to Helen C. Gates.Vivian Howard indicates this picture hung on the walls of the Lucky Baldwin home at Santa Anita (not verified), her aunt was the 6th wife of Baldwin and Vivian lived there as a child. Letter from local historian Sandy Snider that confirms relationship between Elias J. Baldwin's 4th wife (he had no 6th wife) Lillie Bennett Baldwin and the niece Vivian Howard. Picture of Lillie Bennett's mother Ocelia Bennett in the Queen Anne Cottage. Article from November 10, 1938 that Mrs. Vivian Howard successfully sued her aunt Mrs. Lily Baldwin Howard, former wife of the late E.J. Baldwin, for $120,000 of support. Image of the "Mother and Child" picture by G. Barry. Image of Lillian Howard, 1938, aka Lillie Bennett, aka Lillie Baldwin, sometimes spelled Lily Baldwin. She had been married to and widowed by Elias J. Baldwin.
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Baldwin, Elias J.- Mines and Mining

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1. "A mountain of gold." Desert, September 1975, pages 34-37. 2. "Gold of Holcomb Valley." Desert, July/August 1967, pages 40-41. 3. Incorporation papers: Baldwin/Johnston Death Valley Mining and Milling Company. Source: Natural History Museum. 4. " Gold Mountain," chapter from Mines of the Sa…
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1. "A mountain of gold." Desert, September 1975, pages 34-37.
2. "Gold of Holcomb Valley." Desert, July/August 1967, pages 40-41.
3. Incorporation papers: Baldwin/Johnston Death Valley Mining and Milling Company. Source: Natural History Museum.
4. " Gold Mountain," chapter from Mines of the San Bernardinos by John W. Robinson. p.37-47
5. "Gold Mountain," chapt. 8 from The San Bernardinos by John W. Robinson. p.65-72
6. The mining aristocracy: social standing of San Francisco's bonanza kings. The ancient feuds of the magnates of the mines--Flood and O'Brien, Fair and Mackey, Morrow and Baldwin ignored in society--Ralston's ruin--the exploits and charities of "Knightly Jim" Keene, New York Times. December 15, 1876.
7. Big Bear Valley: its history, legends & tales by Austin Drake. '49er Centennial Edition, copyright 1949. Elias Jackson "Lucky" Baldwin is named a financier of the Big Bear valley region. He was well known in the Big Bear valley soon after the gold strike of Holcomb. He not only operated Gold Mountain mine, but did extensive prospecting and development work in Van Dusen canyon in an effort to get a water supply which could be used at the mine. Page 8.
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Baldwin, Elias J.- Mines and Mining
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Baldwin, Elias J.- Playing Cards

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1. Custom playing cards, plastic coated. 2. Description of each playing card, custom made for Baldwin's Oakwood Hotel in Arcadia.
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1. Custom playing cards, plastic coated.
2. Description of each playing card, custom made for Baldwin's Oakwood Hotel in Arcadia.
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Baldwin, Elias J.- Playing Cards
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Baldwin, Elias J.- Wine and Wine Making

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1. 'Wines and vines of California', by Frona Eunice Wait, 1889, pages 179-183. 2. "Baldwin's famous old prize wines and brandies." L.A. Racing Association Souvenir Program, 1907. 3. "Baldwin's Famous Old Prize Wines and Brandies." Copy of the wine list that went with Baldwin's traveling display …
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1. 'Wines and vines of California', by Frona Eunice Wait, 1889, pages 179-183.
2. "Baldwin's famous old prize wines and brandies." L.A. Racing Association Souvenir Program, 1907.
3. "Baldwin's Famous Old Prize Wines and Brandies." Copy of the wine list that went with Baldwin's traveling display of spirits, circa 1890. Copy of the original owned by the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum, 1981.
4. Pure grape brandy. Santa Anita Vineyard. Depot and office, THE BALDWIN S.F. 15 page booklet defending the fine quality of Baldwin Brandies, published by Schmidt Label & Litho Company, 1883. Copied from the Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley, April 1982.
5. Lucky Baldwin: the owner of Mollie McCarthy arrested for crooked distilling near Los Angeles, Cal. Chicago Daily Tribune, August 12, 1879.
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Baldwin, Elias J.- Wine and Wine Making
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Chamber of Commerce-News and Views

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NO TABLE OF CONTENTS. Current Year Only. Formerly Business Hotline. Previous years filed in Arcadia History Box #60A & B.
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NO TABLE OF CONTENTS. Current Year Only. Formerly Business Hotline. Previous years filed in Arcadia History Box #60A & B.
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Chamber of Commerce-News and Views
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Chamber of Commerce-News Bulletin

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

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1. List of annual award winners through 1986. 2. "Mrs. Hoard, Scoot win." Arcadia Tribune, August 22, 1974, page 1. 3. "Neal Johnson named '75 Citizen of the Year." Arcadia Tribune, March 23, 1975, page 1. 4. "Hospital Chaplain honored as 1976 'Citizen of the Year'." Arcadia Tribune, April 4, 1…
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1. List of annual award winners through 1986.
2. "Mrs. Hoard, Scoot win." Arcadia Tribune, August 22, 1974, page 1.
3. "Neal Johnson named '75 Citizen of the Year." Arcadia Tribune, March 23, 1975, page 1.
4. "Hospital Chaplain honored as 1976 'Citizen of the Year'." Arcadia Tribune, April 4, 1976, page A1.
5. "Mrs. Livingston, Gilb named to receive awards as top citizens." Arcadia Tribune, February 27, 1977, page A1.
6. "Carol Libby, Roy Long 1977 Citizens of the Year." Arcadia Tribune, March 2, 1978, page A1.
7. "Helms, Mason Citizens of the Year." Arcadia Tribune, March 11, 1979, page A1.
8. "Arcadia Citizens of the Year." Arcadia Tribune, March 30, 1980, page A1.
9. "Marilyn Daleo named Citizen of the Year." Arcadia Tribune, February 15, 1981, page A1.
10. "Honors set for Dr. Robert Bell, Marguerite Towsley on April 4." Arcadia Tribune, February 14, 1982.
11. "Catherine Mundy, Lyle Cunningham named Citizens of the Year." Arcadia Tribune, February 10, 1983.
12. "Citizens of the Year: Ruth Gilb, Jim Parker." Arcadia Tribune, March 8, 1984.
13. "'Citizens of the Year' chosen." Arcadia Highlander, March 6, 1985, page 1.
14. "Ruth Gilb: Citizen of the Year." FPC Digest, April 1984, page 12.
15. "Citizens of '81 announced." Highland Community News, March 10, 1982, page 1.
16. "Arcadia Chamber of Commerce recognizes Goddard, Pellegrino as outstanding 'Citizens of Year'." Arcadia Highlander, March 26, 1986, page 14.
17. "Arcadians turn out to salute Gary Kovacic: former mayor hailed by Chamber of Commerce as 2006 'Citizen of the Year.' San Marino Tribune, April 5, 2007.
18. Chamber honors local Alice Wang as Citizen of the Year. Weekly Star, supplement to the Pasadena Star News, p. 1, 7. February 12, 2012.
19. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Installation of Officers and Citizen of the Year Award Gala Celebration program, April 19, 2012.
20. Bob and Patsy Harbicht named Arcadia Chamber of Commerce 2014 Citizens of the Year, succeeding Jim and Shelly Romo. Arcadia Weekly, January 30, 2014.
21. Arcadia City Clerk Gene Glasco named Arcadia's Citizen of the Year, Arcadia Weekly, April 10, 2017.
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City Council (2010-2019)

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1. Program and invitation from Annual Mayor's Community Breakfast, John Wuo, Mayor. April 8, 2010. Guest speakers Carolyn Conley (Horseracing Television), Mike Smith (Hall of Fame jockey), David Milch (television writer, producer and creator). 2. Memo from City Manager Don Penman to Mayor and Cit…
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1. Program and invitation from Annual Mayor's Community Breakfast, John Wuo, Mayor. April 8, 2010. Guest speakers Carolyn Conley (Horseracing Television), Mike Smith (Hall of Fame jockey), David Milch (television writer, producer and creator).
2. Memo from City Manager Don Penman to Mayor and City Council, January 18, 2011 requesting council's direction on matter of coyote management program.
3. 2011 Mayor's Community Breakfast "Inspired by the love and strength of family." Mayor Peter Amundson. Guest speakers Tatyane Berrios, Kay Kinsler, Edward Wong, Dorothy Denne, Rev. H. B. London, Jr.
4. Peter Amundson biography. City council member term April 2010-April 2014. Retrieved from www.ci.arcadia.ca.us on September 27, 2011.
5. Roger Chandler biography. City council member term April 2010-April 2014. Retrieved from www.ci.arcadia.ca.us on September 27, 2011.
6. Bob Harbicht biography. City council member term April 2010-April 2014. Retrieved from www.ci.arcadia.ca.us on September 27, 2011.
7. Gary Kovacic biography. City council member term April 2008-April 2012. Retrieved from www.ci.arcadia.ca.us on September 27, 2011.
8. Mickey Segal biography. City council member term April 2010-April 2014. Retrieved from www.ci.arcadia.ca.us on September 27, 2011.
9. John Wuo biography. City council member term April 2012-April 2016. Retrieved from www.ci.arcadia.ca.us on June 4, 2012.
10. Invitation to a meeting to recognize the reorganization of the Arcadia City Council, April 20, 2011. Invitation on gold card stock with a postcard graphic of the City of Arcadia-Community of Homes city crest.
11. Program from City of Arcadia 2012 Mayor's Community Breakfast, Gary Kovacic, Mayor.
12. Invitation and Program from 2013 Mayor's Community Breakfast. Mayor Robert C. Harbicht. List of former mayors on back of program. Keynote speaker was Tim Conway, Jr.
13. A Good Day in Arcadia, Mountain Views News, p. 7, April 20, 2013. By Joan Schmidt. Recaps dedication of the "Lucky Baldwin" statue titled "A Dawn in the West" and Arcadia City Council Reorganization meeting, at which Mickey Segal was chosen as Mayor and John Wuo was chosen Mayor Pro Tem.
14. List of members-Arcadia City Council and Boards and Commissions Roster, revised July 2013.
15. Mickey Segal not running; four new candidates. Mountain Views News, January 18, 2014.
16. Mayor Mickey Segal won't seek re-election. 3 open seats in council face. Pasadena Star News, January 15, 2014.
17. Invitation and program Mayor's Community Breakfast with keynote speaker Dr. J. Michael Ortiz. March 28, 2014. With list of past mayors.
18. Methodist Hospital Health Smart magazine, Fall 2013-Winter 2014. Features the article "We're Here to Serve the Community" about Arcadia City Councilman and past mayor John Wuo and his wife Jane Wuo (in photo), the 2013 Crystal Ball gala honorees. Pages 32-33.
19. Arcadia City Council rejects petition to repeal utility tax. If utility tax repealed, city services would suffer. Retrieved July 10, 2014 from www.pasadenastarnews.com.
20. City of Arcadia 2015 Mayor's Community Breakfast invitation and program, featuring John Chiang, the California State Treasurer, as keynote speaker. List of all past mayors.
21. Lawsuit halts City projects, not history. Arcadiasbest.com, May 6, 2015 by Scott Hettrick.
22. Arcadia City Attorney responds to criticism of Council's nonpublic decisions (zoning, historic preservation, Brown Act). Arcadia Weekly, May 21, 2015.
23. Residents, ex-mayor threaten to recall three city officials over zoning code updates, historic preservation, mansions, and a lawsuit from Arcadia Highlands Homeowners Association (HOA). Pasadena Star News, July 9, 2015.
24. City Council Minutes May 29, 2015. City Attorney Deitsch addressed erroneous conclusions and opinions which appeared in a newspaper article titled "Arcadia Officials violated the California Open Meetings Law (Brown Act)"re: discussion of Save the Arcadia Highlands v. City of Arcadia.
25. Document illuminates official's (John Wuo) ties to Gemcoin founder Steve Chen. Arcadia Weekly, September 3, 2015.
26. Wuo resigns; Segal back? Lawsuit settled by Scott Hettrick. October 7, 2015. Retrieved October 12, 2015 from Arcadiasbest.com.
27. Mayor's Community Breakfast invitation and program, April 1, 2016 with keynote speaker Alex Kajitani.
28. Mayor Tom Beck plans for Arcadia's future. Arcadia Weekly, May 12, 2016. 29. Arcadia City Council OKs 107 fee hikes, adds 9 new ones for city services, Pasadena Star News, January 19, 2017.
30. City Council Reorganization, reorganized as follows: Mayor Peter Amundson, Mayor Pro Tem Sho Tay, Council Members Tom Beck, Roger Chandler, April Verlato.
31. Invitation to Mayor's Community Breakfast featuring U.S. Congressman Adam Schiff as the keynote speaker. February 24, 2017.
32. A. Invitation. B. Program-2018 Arcadia Mayor's Community Breakfast "Leaving a Legacy" with keynote speaker Michael D. Antonovich, Former L.A. County Supervisor. C. Handouts recap of city services.
33. Notice of City Council reorganization, dated June 6, 2018. Mayor is Sho Tay, Mayor Pro Tem is April Verlato and Council Members are Peter Amundson, Tom Beck, Roger Chandler. From City of Arcadia, Office of the City Clerk, Lisa Mussenden.
33. 33A-33D/ Four articles. 33A. Tale of two cities: Arcadia and bygone Arcadia. Noted historians slighted by longtime councilman's remarks. By Terry Miller. Arcadia Weekly, February 28, 2019. 33B. Why is historic preservation important to Arcadia? By Galen Patterson, Arcadia Weekly, February 28, 2019. 33C. Arcadia's potential historic districts, Part 1: Santa Anita Village by Isabelle Cruz. Arcadia Weekly, March 14, 2019. 33D. City Council makes changes to historic preservation ordinance by Galen Patterson. Arcadia Weekly, March 21, 2019.
34. City Council Reorgnization, April 16, 2019. Mayor is April Verlato. Mayor Pro Tem is Roger Chandler. Other Council Members are Peter Amundson, Tom Beck, and Sho Tay.
35. Fair political practices commission agenda item faults Chandler/Harbicht 2018 campaign mailers. Mayor Pro Tem Roger Chandler is facing some additional heat this week from the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) with a two-count complaint filed after the 2018 Arcadia municipal election. From Arcadiaweekly.com September 11, 2019.
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City Council (2010-2019)
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City Council Elections (2010)

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1. City of Arcadia sample ballot and voter information pamphlet, general municipal election, Tuesday, April 13, 2010. 2. Assorted literature and mailers regarding city council candidate Peter Amundson. 3. Assorted literature and mailers regarding city council candidate Paul Cheng. 4. Assorted liter…
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1. City of Arcadia sample ballot and voter information pamphlet, general municipal election, Tuesday, April 13, 2010.
2. Assorted literature and mailers regarding city council candidate Peter Amundson.
3. Assorted literature and mailers regarding city council candidate Paul Cheng.
4. Assorted literature and mailers regarding city council candidate Bob Harbicht.
5. Assorted literature and mailers regarding city council candidate Jason J. Lee.
6. Assorted literature and mailers regarding city council candidate Mickey Segal.
7. Assorted literature and mailers regarding city council candidate Sho Tay.
8. City of Arcadia General Municipal Election April 13, 2010 Summary Report. Time 22:39:42. Top 3 candidates for the three seats are Bob Harbicht, Mark "Mickey" Segal, and Peter Amundson. Overall voter turnout 25.9%.
9. City of Arcadia General Municipal Election semi-official results, April 13, 2010. Votes by precinct and votes by mail.
10. City of Arcadia General Municipal Election held April 13, 2010. City Clerk's certification of canvass. Resolution No. 6716 declaring the results, by James Barrows and Lisa Mussenden. Official votes by precinct and votes by mail. The three City Council seats will be filled by Bob Harbicht, Mark "Mickey" Segal and Peter Amundson.
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City Council Elections (2010)
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City Employees-Employee Newsletter (Current Year)

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Previous years filed in Arcadia History Box #79 No Table of Contents -- Peacock's Tale (insert with payroll checks)
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Previous years filed in Arcadia History Box #79
No Table of Contents -- Peacock's Tale (insert with payroll checks)
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City Employees-Employee Newsletter (Current Year)
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Dorothy Cunningham "Around Arcadia" columns 1991-2010

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Dorothy Cunningham columns, articles, clippings from Arcadia Tribune (and various other newspaper names after Arcadia Tribune folded). Index of articles, biography of Dorothy Cunningham, and obituary. Dorothy Cunningham born 1919 and died 2017. She lived in Arcadia 1959-2017 and wrote about her adv…
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Dorothy Cunningham columns, articles, clippings from Arcadia Tribune (and various other newspaper names after Arcadia Tribune folded). Index of articles, biography of Dorothy Cunningham, and obituary. Dorothy Cunningham born 1919 and died 2017. She lived in Arcadia 1959-2017 and wrote about her adventures and local social events. In March 1995, she was named Arcadia Woman of Achievement by AAUW (Association of American University Women).
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Dorothy Cunningham "Around Arcadia" columns 1991-2010
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Box 130
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History-Rancho Santa Anita (1875-1909)-Elias J. Baldwin

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Start Date
1875
End Date
1909
Contents
1. " 'Lucky' Baldwin's retreat." Article by Susanna B. Dakin. 2. Article from Touring Topics, March 1929, page 41. 3. "One of many entrances to 'Lucky' Baldwin's ranch." Page from a Los Angeles Racing Association program, 1907. 4. "First street entrance to Fairyland Park, Baldwin's ranch." Page…
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1875
End Date
1909
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1. " 'Lucky' Baldwin's retreat." Article by Susanna B. Dakin.
2. Article from Touring Topics, March 1929, page 41.
3. "One of many entrances to 'Lucky' Baldwin's ranch." Page from a Los Angeles Racing Association program, 1907.
4. "First street entrance to Fairyland Park, Baldwin's ranch." Page from a Los Angeles Racing Association program, 1907.
5. "Large oak tree, Hotel Oakwood, Baldwin's ranch." Page from a Los Angeles Racing Association program, 1907.
6. "Rancho Santa Anita."Lasca Leaves, March 1976, by Sandy Snider.
7. "Pastoral - it's scenes like this that gave Arcadia its name." News photo mounted on gray paper, circa 1950.
8. "This is Santa Anita." Arcadia Tribune, March 23, 1950. News photo of Baldwin store.
9. "Baldwin's boat house." Arcadia Tribune, August 11, 1960. News photo of boat house.
10. "List of ranches and acreage planted to various crops." Century Magazine, October 1883, Volume XXVI, Number 6. Compiled 1978.
11. "Last remnant of the Rancho." Thoroughbred, November 1965 by Dick Nash. Six pages.
12. "Days of yore - progress is wonderful, but ..." Arcadia Tribune, March 24, 1949. News photo of Baldwin cattle pastures.
13. " 'Beast' Baldwin and his two great loves." Sports Illustrated, February 19, 1962 by Dolly Connelly.
14. "1894 photo of the bell tower of Mission San Gabriel." Article confirming bell from Mission was at ranch.
15. "History of Santa Anita." Westways, October 1955 by M. Richard Marx.
16. "Life at Guenoc (breeding farm owned by Lily Langtree). Westways, August 1957 by Idwal Jones.
17. "Mission-period Rancho." Arcadia Tribune, April 2, 1978.
18. "About 1876 or 1877, Baldwin hired a distant relative, Julius A. Kelly." Los Angeles Herald Tribune, December 30, 1960. Typed notes.
19. "Rancho was lucky for Baldwin." Arcadia Tribune, April 6, 1978.
20. The Peacock Call, September/October 1978. Rancho area residents' newsletter with article and map on Ranch. Also: a chronology on Rancho by Joe Buck.
21. "Life and death." Golden West, January 1966, pages 20-21+. Regarding Workman and Temple tragedy.
22. Ad in Sierra Madre Vista for Baldwin store. March 16, 1889.
23. February 1889 notice in Sierra Madre Vista telling of corn sale by Baldwin.
24. Story of Blas Cuellar recalls days of Baldwin Reign; 40 descendants still live in Arcadia. Arcadia Tribune, March 24, 1949. Cuellar had come from Mexico.
25. Letter relating to observation of the Ranch in 1883. Article in Western States Jewish Historical Quarterly, March 1979.
26. "Baldwin large operator - acquired much land in Los Angeles County." Chapter 3 from the book _California Memories_ by Jackson A. Graves, published by Times Mirror Press, 1930. Copied at Huntington Library, 1979.
27. "Lucky Baldwin's energy turning to the swamp lands of his great ranch." Valley Vista, March 31, 1900. Regarding lands in El Monte and Savanna areas.
28. "Mr. E.J. Baldwin was presented with four Java oyster shells by a captain of a vessel from China." San Gabriel Valley News, March 28, 1878.
29. "The Los Angeles Herald recently contained the following about E.J. Baldwin's Santa Anita Ranch: a long account of the ranch and its developing." Sierra Madre Vista, February 5, 1891.
30. Boat house construction." Sierra Madre Vista, May 28, 1891.
31. "Baldwin money for road up Mount Wilson." Sierra Madre Vista, May 3, 1889.
32. "Brick manufacture at Santa Anita." Sierra Madre Vista, April 14, 1888.
33. "Banana trees." Sierra Madre Vista, May 31, 1889.
34. List of numbers of fruit trees, grape vines, and head of livestock. Sierra Madre Vista, January 15, 1891.
35. "Acreage being sold for small ranches." Sierra Madre Vista, November 20, 1890.
36. "Estimated worth of ranch, 1891. Sierra Madre Vista, August 13, 1891.
37. Description of ranch from newspaper. Sierra Madre Vista, January 8, 1890.
38. "E.J. Baldwin's Santa Anita ranch is undoubtedly the most beautiful." Los Angeles Daily Herald, March 30, 1887. Copied from the Los Angeles Public Library by Sandy Snider of the Los Angeles County Arboretum.
39. "Water." San Gabriel Valley News, February 28, 1878. Regarding Baldwin building flumes to carry water from Big Santa Anita Canyon.
40. "The Santa Anita Ranch." Two pages from California of the South, by Walter Lindley, publisher, 1888.
41. "The Builders. VI Where Ranch and City Meet." Outing, October 1906 by Ralph D. Paine.
42. "In 1880, 'Lucky' Baldwin orange grove of 75 acres at Sierra Madre was planted to navels." Historical Society of Southern California Bulletin, December 1943, page 152.
43. "A large number of fine varieties of plants received for Mr. Baldwin." San Gabriel Valley News, February 28, 1878. From the Huntington Library.
44. Map showing irrigated lands, canals, pipe lines and pumping plants in the Pasadena Quadrangle, 1907. Original owned by Mrs. Robert Pitzer.
45. Letter from H. Unruh to Richard Garvey on E.J. Baldwin office letterhead featuring Bird's Eye Map. Original owned by Jack Donnelly. Obtained March 3, 1981.
46. "Notice of claim to water." Legal notice filed by E.J. Baldwin on August 23, 1883 in Court in Los Angeles. Regarding his right to water from Santa Anita Canyon. Original at County Hall of Records.
47. "Santa Anita Store." Ad in Sierra Madre Vista, circa late 1880's.
48. The Land of Sunshine: a magazine of California and the Southwest, February 1898, edited by Chas. F. Lummis. Photos and mentions of Arcadia on marked pages.
49. "Typical views of California." Los Angeles Times. Large photographic prints. (NOTE: OVERSIZE! See bottom drawer of photo file cabinet with oversize photos.)
50. "Childhood visit to Baldwin home recalled by former Los Angeles mayor." Arcadia Tribune, April 23, 1956, page 1. Article and photo.
51. "Rancho Santa Anita once vast Baldwin empire of more than 54,000 acres." News clip, circa April 1948.
52. "Lucky Baldwin's Rancho Santa Anita." by Percy L. Bonebrake. From the Westerners Brand Book, Los Angeles Corral. Book six, Los Angeles Westerners, 1956, page 83-85.
53. "Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin and his Santa Anita Ranch." by Carey S. Bliss. From the Westerners Brand Book, Los Angeles Corral. Book six, Los Angeles Westerners, 1956, page 79-82.
54. "20 cents an acre! - The Santa Anita Rancho story." The Realty Scene, Pasadena (Ca.) Independent, January 11, 1953 by Independent Real Estate Editor, Jack Cressman.
55. Ad in the Monrovia Planet, January 15, 1887, page 2. For the sale of 5-20 acre lots (out of 2,000 for sale) by E.J. Baldwin.
56. Arcadia Notes in the Monrovia Planet, May 21, 1887, page 2. Regarding buildings and road work, etc. for Arcadia at that time.
57. Article in the Monrovia Planet, March 15, 1887, page 3. Regarding the sale of two lots by E.J. Baldwin to the two Studebaker brothers.
58. Articles regarding the orange trees E.J. Baldwin will set out. Monrovia Messenger, March 27, 1890 and November 13, 1890.
59. Article regarding the placing of several thousand acres of land on the Santa Anita Ranch by E.J. Baldwin. Monrovia Messenger, January 8, 1891.
60. Lucky Baldwin's Ranch: a Southern California paradise of sixteen thousand acres. (Description of the ranch). The Daily Constitution, March 22, 1877.
61. It was too much. (Description of the ranch). Chicago Daily Tribune, May 25, 1877.
62. Lucky Baldwin's Ranch. Chicago Daily Tribune, June 17, 1879. Description of the acreage, trees, fruits, etc.
63. Lucky Baldwin's 'Arcadia': establishes sporting city on Santa Anita Ranch in defiance of strenuous opposition. New York Times, June 23, 1903. Arcadia is incorporated, and it promises to be the "sportiest" place in the country, despite opposition from the State Anti-Saloon League. The town is located on Baldwin's ranch of 18,000 acres.
64. "A Corner in Arcady," a chapter copied from History of Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley California, Vol. 1 (1930) by Harold Carew.
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History-Rancho Santa Anita (1875-1909)-Elias J. Baldwin - Employees

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1. "J.F. Falvey, Superintendent of Santa Anita Ranch." Sierra Madre Vista, December 18, 1890. 2. "Mr. McClellen of Arcadia left for Kentucky." Sierra Madre Vista, October 16, 1890. 3. " 'Bob' Campbell, a colored trainer." Sierra Madre Vista, August 9, 1889. 4. "Mr. W.F. Boardman of Sierra Madre…
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1. "J.F. Falvey, Superintendent of Santa Anita Ranch." Sierra Madre Vista, December 18, 1890.
2. "Mr. McClellen of Arcadia left for Kentucky." Sierra Madre Vista, October 16, 1890.
3. " 'Bob' Campbell, a colored trainer." Sierra Madre Vista, August 9, 1889.
4. "Mr. W.F. Boardman of Sierra Madre." Sierra Madre Vista, June 23, 1888.
5. "The Boarding House, so well kept by Mrs. Huston." San Gabriel Valley News, May 9, 1878.
6. "Many persons fear the agrarianism of Kearney & Com. (Dennis Kearney of San Francisco." San Gabriel Valley News, April 11, 1878. Relating to threats of burning barley harvest if Chinese are hired on ranch.
7. "Mrs. Esthey, a mechanic's wife, on Monday, March 25th, went to the Santa Anita house." San Gabriel Valley News, April 11, 1878. Account of a near-drowning.
8. "Over $20,000 in coin was distributed to the employees." San Gabriel Valley News, March 28, 1878.
9. "Mrs. Finley is teaching a school of 12 pupils." San Gabriel Valley News, May 9, 1878.
10. Partial list of employees 1901, 1902, 1903. Hand copied from very large labor ledger at Huntington Library (two sheets). These names represent less than one-twentieth of those listed; however, many were listed for just one or two days work.
11. A bill for E.J. Baldwin from George Lem Company, General Merchandise & Employment Agency for laborers furnished. November 30, 1902.
12. "Negress, 99 years old alert as in slave days." Imperial Enterprise, September 1, 1915. Copied from original at Huntington Library.
13. History of African Americans in Monrovia, California by Susie Ling, Pasadena City College. Includes information on John Isaac Wesley Fisher (farrier and blacksmith) and his son Julian Fisher.
14. Lucky Baldwin's Latest Fortune, Los Angeles Times, March 9, 1902. Regarding Chinese laborers, "he employs chiefly Chinese labor in his orchards. He said the Chinese are the most reliable laborers he can get. "The exclusion law is a mistake, said Mr. Baldwin. If we continue to shut the Chinese laborers out, we will have to import Puerto Ricans and Filipinos."
15. Family documents of Elizabeth Weigand Cleminson, John Weigand (painter for E.J. Baldwin), Francis Schweitzer-5 items. A. Her father was paid with what today is El Monte. Newspaper unknown, date: 1979. B. Marriage certificate Francis Schweitzer and Emilie Krug. C. Deed from E.J. Baldwin to F. Schweitzer, December 8, 1891. D. Guaranty Abstract Company, unlimited certificate to F. Schweitzer, free from incumbrance. E. CD-R of image files of Marlene Hudson Schweitzer family photographs (Baldwin winery).
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History-Rancho Santa Anita (1875-1909)-Elias J. Baldwin - Employees
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Library (2010-2019)

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1. History of Arcadia Public Library: 1913 to 2010 written by Caroline Han, a graduate student in library and information science at San Jose State University, April 30, 2010. Retrieved from the World Wide Web at http://katrover.blogspot.com on June 7, 2010. 17 pages. 2. Flyer shows new features of…
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1. History of Arcadia Public Library: 1913 to 2010 written by Caroline Han, a graduate student in library and information science at San Jose State University, April 30, 2010. Retrieved from the World Wide Web at http://katrover.blogspot.com on June 7, 2010. 17 pages.
2. Flyer shows new features of "Arcadia Searchlight," the library's new catalog that went live on Monday, December 13, 2010. Searchlight is the name for the patron/user catalog, while library staff knows it as Koha. Koha is the new open source ILS (integrated library system). Library has just migrated from Sirsi/Workflows.
3. A "Brown Bag Talk" on the history of the Arcadia Public Library, covering 1913-2010, was given by Carolyn Garner-Reagan, Director of Library & Museum Services, on October 21, 2010, at the Arcadia Historical Museum. This is a script of her talk and slide show.
4. Results of research project by Fuller Theological Seminary student Karisa Harke, reported on December 23, 2010. Harke surveyed 34 high school library users to find out why they use the library. Most respondents said they used the library to do homework or study. Harke found 10 main reasons.
5. Barks and books for readers. Bernie, a 131-pound dog listens to children read at Arcadia Public Library. His trainer is Lois Longo. This program is a partnership between the library and Pasadena Humane Society.
6. City Council Resolution No. 6806, various fees for city servicees. Page 7-10, $1 fee proposed for all children's, teen and adult materials. Resolution has passed.
7.Facts about the Arcadia Public Library, statistics from July 1, 2010-June 30, 2011, including number of visitors, volumes, questions asked, etc.
8. Bill Veeck: Baseball's greatest maverick. A baseball reliquary exhibition at Arcadia Public Library April 9-May 24, 2012. Publicity packet includes postcard ad for Paul Dickson's book Bill Veeck: Baseball's greatest maverick, information about the exhibition and events, including book signing by author Paul Dickson, film screening, panel discussion with John Schulian, Ron Rapoport, Ken Solarz and others on May 19, 2012 at Arcadia Public Library. "Baseball could use a shot of Bill Veeck's inspired zaniness," Sacramento Bee, April 3, 2012. Book reviews of Paul Dickson's book from Los Angeles Times, April 1, 2012 and The American Spectator, April 2012.
9. Facts about the Arcadia Public Library, statistics from July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012, including number of visitors, volumes, questions asked, library board members, director, etc.
10. Staff report from Tom Tait to Mayor and City Council, March 6, 2012 re: Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with TKE Engineering and Planning for design and development of the library auditorium renovation project for $29,860.
11. Facts about the Arcadia Public Library, statistics from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 and names of Library Board members 2013-2014, and number of employees.
12. Beacon Media Readers' Choice award. "Arcadia Public Library is the silver winner (second place) of Beacon Media's Readers' Choice poll 2013-2014 in the category of Library."With copy of the page in the Arcadia Weekly Readers' Choice issue, November 21-27, 2013.
13A-B. A. Proclamation National Library Week, April 12-18, 2015. B. Unlimited Possibilities at Your Library: celebrate National Library Week and National Volunteer Appreciation Week all month long April 2015. Front and back flier lists events and programs.
14. Library Needs Assessment Survey. 16 questions. 2015.
15. Arcadia Public Library page from 2015-2016 Annual Report showing library statistics and Director Mary Beth Hayes' message.
16. New library catalog to debut in December 2010, Koha, an open source integrated library system. After a contest for naming the catalog, it came to be known as "Searchlight."
17. Arcadia Council PTA-Honorary Service Award presented to Arcadia Public Library February 7, 2017.
18. Facts about the Arcadia Public Library statistics July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.
19. Arcadia Public Library 2016-2017 Annual Report graphical (pie charts, bar graphs) presentation of annual statistics.
20. 2016 Chinese American Film Festival Certificate of Appreciation to Arcadia Public Library, November 5, 2016.
21. Arcadia Public Library Community Learning and Technology Center (computer labs at the library) grand opening and ribbon cutting, April 12, 2018. Note: the classrooms / computer labs were opened to the public prior to this official ribbon cutting.
22. Facts about the Arcadia Public Library statistics July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.
23. Facts about the Arcadia Public Library statistics from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. With a color page from the 2018-2019 Annual Report of the Arcadia Public Library of statistics and highlights.
24. Letter from City Manager's office to Arcadia residents announcing Farmers' Market beginning on Sunday, September 8, 2019 in the Arcadia Public Library front parking lot, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM every Sunday.
25. Printed from web.archive.org on October 29, 2019 and November 8, 2019. Screenshots of content and design of Arcadia Public Library and Gilb Museum websites c. 2017-April 2019 when Vision Live was the web vendor, before the new website design by Revize. Includes Friends of the Library history and Friends Summer Newsletter 2017, mission of the Arcadia Public Library, Standards of Behavior (September 2014), Arcadia History Room mission, highlights, size and scope of the collection, Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage mission statement, information about Ruth and Charles Gilb, museum collections.
26. Arcadia Public Library Strategic Plan Update 2013.
27. 2018 Key Performance Indicators of Arcadia Fire Department (calls for service, inspections, public safety), Arcadia Police Department *calls for service, reports/cases, arrests), Arcadia Public Library (library statistics such as number of total library visits, questions answered, new items added, computer and wifi users), Recreation and Community Services (program participation, volunteers).
28. Arcadia Public Library Strategic Plan for 2018-2020.
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Library (2010-2019)
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291AF
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Maps (2010-2019)

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All items are street maps unless otherwise noted. 1. The City of Arcadia and Los Angeles County map, c. 2015. 2. Arcadia street map, 2015. Pull-out map from Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Community Profile. 3. Arcadia Downtown Business Association Visitor's Guide to Downtown Arcadia, c. 2018. 4. Pages…
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All items are street maps unless otherwise noted.
1. The City of Arcadia and Los Angeles County map, c. 2015.
2. Arcadia street map, 2015. Pull-out map from Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Community Profile.
3. Arcadia Downtown Business Association Visitor's Guide to Downtown Arcadia, c. 2018.
4. Pages 537, 566, 567, 597 from The Thomas Guide Los Angeles & Orange Counties street guide, by Rand McNally, 2013 showing Arcadia street map.
5. Downtown Arcadia map, updated January 2018, by the Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association. 2 copies.
6. Current Land Use Map Zoning Map of Arcadia from Arcadia General Plan Update, 2010.
7. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Map of Arcadia, 2011.
8. Zoning Map of the City of Arcadia. Updated December 6, 2017.
9. Map of Arcadia, include street map and foothills area map. Pulled out from the 2019 Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Community Profile and Business Resource Guide.
10. Color map of Arcadia with Lodging Guide that includes addresses and phone numbers on one side, and map of Downtown Arcadia on the other that lists restaurants and nightlife, shops and services, including addresses and phone numbers. Prepared by the Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association (DAIA). c.2018.
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Maps (2010-2019)
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306AF
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Northern San Gabriel-San Bernardino Valley Rail Transit Corridor. Downtown 2000 Streetscape. Westfield Shoppingtown Expansion.

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1. Northern San Gabriel-San Bernardino Valley Rail Transit Corridor, September 1993: Summary. Draft Environmental Impact Report. Cultural and Historical Resources Survey Report. Noise and Vibration Analysis. Fleet Requirements and yard Location Analysis. Engineering Plan and Profile Drawings. 2. Do…
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1. Northern San Gabriel-San Bernardino Valley Rail Transit Corridor, September 1993: Summary. Draft Environmental Impact Report. Cultural and Historical Resources Survey Report. Noise and Vibration Analysis. Fleet Requirements and yard Location Analysis. Engineering Plan and Profile Drawings.
2. Downtown 2000 Streetscape and Public Facilities Improvement Program--Expanded initial study and draft mitigated negative declaration, February 7, 1995.
3. Westfield Shoppingtown Santa Anita Expansion-December 1999-Initial Study. Memo subject: Consideration of the Final Environmental Impact Report and Project Description. Westfield Planning submittal-Proposed Santa Anita Expansion February 2002.
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Environmental Impact Reports
Developments
Downtown Arcadia
Railroads
Railways
Shopping malls
Streets
Trains
Transit
Transportation
Westfield Santa Anita
Westfield Shoppingtown Santa Anita
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 137
Shelf Number
H13
Item ID
507AF
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Pasadena Tournament of Roses. Programs/Pictorials

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1. Pasadena Tournament of Roses. Programs/Pictorials. Oversized Programs – 1905, 1906, 1911, 1913, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004
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1. Pasadena Tournament of Roses. Programs/Pictorials. Oversized Programs – 1905, 1906, 1911, 1913, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004
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Pasadena Tournament of Roses. Programs/Pictorials
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 32
Shelf Number
Shelf B5
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341AF
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