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Parks-Arcadia County Park

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1. Sees value of field as park. news clip c.1926-27. 2. Seek return of Arcadia property. news clip c.1926-27. 3. Chronological list of improvements and development. Typed sheet from county. 4. Quitclaim deed. Black copy of quitclaim adopted September 27, 1935. 5. Bill transferring Los Ang…
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1. Sees value of field as park. news clip c.1926-27.
2. Seek return of Arcadia property. news clip c.1926-27.
3. Chronological list of improvements and development. Typed sheet from county.
4. Quitclaim deed. Black copy of quitclaim adopted September 27, 1935.
5. Bill transferring Los Angeles County recreational park. Copy of congressional bill authored by then Congressman, John Hoeppel.
6. Playgrounds at Ross Field. Arcadia Tribune July 7, 1936.
7. Statue fete set for today. Los Angeles Times October 31, 1937.
8. When Ross Field work was launched. Arcadia Tribune February 13, 1937.
9. Thousands see memorial statue unveiling. Arcadia Bulletin April 21, 1941.
10. Arcadia County Park and Golf Course. Typed sheet from General Plan.
11. A day in the park. Los Angeles Times June 25, 1971.
12. The story of Santa Anita Bowling Green Club. History written in 1973.
13. Santa Anita Golf Course. Copy of brochure put out for opening day April 24, 1938, plus other sheets detailing changes.
14. Arcadia County Park. Sixteen page historical information and chronological developments.
15. Fourth of July celebration. Photocopy of commemorative program July 4, 1938.
16. Letter written to Ralph Pennell concerning ceremony honoring J.H.Hoeppel of the Balloon School February 1, 1963.
17. Park proves no picnic for low-paid workers. Arcadia Tribune September 14, 1978.
18. Park construction no picnic for low-salaried WPA workers. Arcadia Tribune February 9, 1978.
19. You are cordially invited to attend an informal ceremony honoring Lt. John Hoeppel. Invitation from Los Angeles County Parks Department to present plaque for his part in park development January 1963.
20. Arcadia County Park. One page history from Los Angeles County Parks Department.
21. New war memorial fountain dedicated December 17 at Arcadia County Park. News release issued by Los Angeles County Parks Department at time of dedication December 17, 1962.
22. Fact sheet on memorial fountain issued by Los Angeles County Parks Department.
23. Santa Anita play field opened. Pasadena Star News May 14, 1937.
24. Arcadia Park and Golf Course. Los Angeles Times, p.B3 November 22, 1993.
25. Large play area created. Los Angeles Times p.1 January 23, 1938.
26. Outdoor kitchen invites picnickers to new park. Pasadena Post February 28, 1937.
27. Copy of resolution by the 74th Congress conveying the property to the County of Los Angeles representing Baldwin Ranch property now known as the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum. June 17, 1935.
28. Photo of field survey party starting work on Arcadia County Park, with article. Pasadena Star News July 28, 1935.
29. County recreation area replaces old balloon field. Pasadena Star News January 31, 1937.
30. Los Angeles Times publication "Then & Now" June 30, 2000. Article about history of Arcadia County Park p. 12.
31. " Arcadia Park fountain rededicated." Article about rededication of the fountain to honor those who perished in the 9/11/01 attacks on the Pentagon, the World Trade Center and the hijacked plane that crashed in Pennsylvania. Fountain is being refurbished in a joint effort by the city, the Arcadia Rotary Club, the Arcadia Unified School District and local artisans. The renovated landmark will be called Peacock Corner. Pasadena Star News April 9, 2002, p. A-3.
32. "Arcadia to proceed with Peacock Corner." Article stating that the City Council voted to put up $25,000 towards the cost of putting a 10-foot-tall bronze peacock at Peacock Corner. The sculpture will emerge from the center of the fountain that has been refurbished by volunteers and was unveiled at the Lucky Baldwin Day Picnic. The fountain was rededicated on April 8, 2002, and was originally donated as a tribute to area veterans. Arcadia Weekly, November 14-20, 2002, p. 1.
33. The City Council approved a $30,000 commission to Irvine artist, David Chapple to create a bronze peacock sculpture, 6-7 feet tall, for the public fountain at "Peacock Corner." Pasadena Star News, January 8, 2003, p. A3.
34. 25 Valley parks may be closed. Los Angeles Times April 8, 1993, p.J1.
35. Quitclaim Deed, transfer of portion of Arcadia County Park from Los Angeles County to City of Arcadia. Recorded August 11, 1988. Arcadia Community Center and Arcadia Historical Museum have been built on this land.
36. Arcadia Vietnam War Monument Dedication program, May 28, 2016. Master of ceremonies Gene Glasco.
37. Guide to Civic Art in Los Angeles County Parks, p. 9 info on public art at Arcadia County Park: Memorial Peacock Fountain and Spanish American War Memorial "The Hiker," a bronze sculpture. Retrieved 7/11/2018 from lacounty.gov.
38. Arcadia County Park to be improved by $50,000; colorful history reported. Picture of Mrs. David Unruh, niece of Lucky Baldwin's manager, Hiram A. Unruh. Also on this page, Chamber takes theme from Nellie White. Arcadia Tribune and News, March 23, 1950.
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Parks-Arcadia County Park
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People

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1. The Bride's Book of Household Economy presented to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thomas Crumpton by the County Clerk of San Diego on Monday, November 13, 1922. Wife's name is Anna Irene Hermans Crumpton. Contains general household and food preparation hints. 2. "Unique Alumni Group Welcomes Former Baldwin …
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1. The Bride's Book of Household Economy presented to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thomas Crumpton by the County Clerk of San Diego on Monday, November 13, 1922. Wife's name is Anna Irene Hermans Crumpton. Contains general household and food preparation hints.
2. "Unique Alumni Group Welcomes Former Baldwin Era Residents" by Helen Schrader. Ernest Schultz and his twin sisters Freda Schultz and Hilda Schultz who were residents of early Arcadia and former students of the little school at the corner of Huntington Drive and Santa Anita reunite and talk about life and schools in the early 1900s, including Arcadia's first school in the old packing house on the Baldwin Ranch. They recalled that the eighth grade teacher Miss Jeanette Said taught in English and Spanish since many students only spoke Spanish. News clipping. Arcadia Tribune, February 2, 1964.
3. "Plucky baby boy beats odds of birth hazards: premature infant scores triumph over long nip-and-tuck battle to stay alive." Los Angeles Times, November 13, 1960. "Miracle baby" is named Stephen Konst.
4. "Great grandmother wins pageant." Ruth Lubin, retired Arcadia High School teacher wins Ms. Senior America of California competition. Pasadena Star News, March 10, 1994.
5. Obituary notice for Hazel J. Longden, wife of John E. Longden, also known as Johnny Longden, famous jockey of Arcadia. Arcadia Tribune, July 30, 1989.
6. "Jane Addams' Artifacts to be Displayed." Arcadia resident Mary Linn Wallace is Addams' great-niece. Los Angeles Times, March 17, 1983, p. SG10.
7. "Trains on the brain: Arcadia man has kept movies on track for 40 years." Weekly Star, September 13, 2007, p. 1, 5. Local resident Stan Garner works on movies that require his knowlege of trains and railroads.
8. "Segals named citizens of the year" by Dorothy Cunningham, The Weekly Star, April 30, 2009. Lee Segal and Mickey Segal were given the Citizen of the Year Award at the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce 75th anniversary celebration.
9. "Hiker conquers Kilimanjaro," by Evelyn Barge, The Weekly Star, March 26, 2009. Arun Asher (photo), a 67-year-old Arcadia resident climbed to the peak of Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa.
10. "Woman in good spirits as she turns 105," by Stacey Wang, The Weekly Star, April 2, 2009. Arcadia resident Lily Morrill (in photo) celebrated her 105th birthday on March 30.
11. Ann Ash of Arcadia, is an 80-year-old volunteer baker of cakes at the David and Margaret Youth and Family Services in LaVerne, who will be honored at David and Margaret's first centennial celebration.
12. "Arcadian stays active at 96." Hazel Williams, 96, of Arcadia, volunteers to help needy children internationally. The Weekly Star, a supplement to the Pasadena Star News, November 11, 2010.
13. Veronica Shi, an Arcadia High School alumnus, and a senior at Princeton University was awarded a scholarship to continue her studies in classical literature at Worcester College at the University of Oxford. The Weekly Star, January 27, 2011.
14. Lina Yu, 28, of Arcadia, participated in the Food Network's television series, "Worst Cooks in America." The Weekly Star (supplement to Pasadena Star News), December 16, 2010.
15. Matt McSweeny, owner of Matt Denny's Ale House in Arcadia, was named Arcadia Business Man of the year for 2010, and honored for his work with community organizations, such as the St. Baldrick's Foundation. The Weekly Star (supplement to Pasadena Star News), March 31, 2011.
16. Arcadia Restaurateur Don Pellegrino, owner of Pellegrino Italian restaurant, is a big game hunter, poses with members of his hunting party and some trophies. Arcadia Tribune, p. A-3, December 26, 1974.
17. Priyanka Tuli of Arcadia dances with dandia sticks during the Pasadena Hindu Temple and Heritage Foundation's ninth annual Raas-Garba & Dandia event at the Arcadia Community Center. The Weekly Star, October 2, 2011.
18. Profile on Marguerite Virginia Gordon Brown, age 98, an Arcadia resident.
19. Longtime Arcadian Pete Ulrich turns 90. Peter Ulrich is a former Arcadia city councilman and has been Arcadia Senior Citizen of the Year twice. The Weekly Star, November 25, 2012.
20. Arcadia's Got Talent, September 12, 2009. DVD. Located in Arcadia History Room Media Box. A showcase of local talent that took place on the Arcadia City Hall lawn. Contestants were: Arly Barton, Corinne Giangrande, Edsel Chiu, Joko (Albert To'o), Abir Siddiqui, Vega Pierce-English, Roshan Akula, Demie Cao, Lee Twins, Megan Gerber, Allie Hisey, Judy Regadalo, Jimmy Licata, Richa Misra, Carrie Qui, Alana DeBlase, Tori Harvey, Kyrsti Chavez, The Magic Gents, Anika Misra, Jonathan Suszynski, Mary Guyer.
21. 28-year-old Arcadia resident Brandon Kovacic takes aim at triathlons, more than 100 pounds lost. The Weekly Star, August 25, 2013.
22. Local Elvis tribute artists to appear at festival, including Sean Martin, 46, of Arcadia. The Weekly Star, August 18, 2013.
23. Friends bid farewell and godspeed to long-time Arcadia resident Betty Harris. Mountain Views News, March 1, 2014.
24. Arcadian Edward Wong awarded by NASA and Space Flight Mechanics for his critical work on guidance system for Mars rover "Curiosity." Mountain Views News, March 8, 2014.
25. NASA's Dr. Edward Wong recognized at Arcadia City Council meeting for his work with NASA and Mars Rover Curiosity. Mountain Views News, April 12, 2014.
26. Arcadian James Brady, Professor of Anthropology, awarded distinction for Cal State LA. Arcadia Weekly, October 2, 2014, p. 27.
27. Arcadia officials visit Huy Fong Foods, maker of Sriracha hot sauce, in Irwindale. Owner David Tran is an Arcadia resident. Arcadia Weekly, August 28, 2014.
28. Bowling icon Jackie Henney, 93, continues to roll with favorite hobby (photo). Pasadena Star News, April 17, 2018.
29. City in transition: change comes with benefits and questions about Arcadia's cultural identity, by Lynne Curry, Pasadena Weekly, December 14, 2017. About Dr. James Chinn and his family, the first ethnically Chinese family to move to Arcadia, in 1956. Immigrants, Asian population.
30. WWII veteran Joe Sciarra makes history come alive. Pasadena Star News, p. 15, November 18, 2019.
31. Desert homestead with chickens, the true story pioneer life of Hilda M. Gray-the Victorian era Cambridge girl who became a law woman in America's Wild West, by Dean M. Gray. Married to donut man Harry Hile. (also, Hilda M. Gray was an early female candidate for Arcadia City Council).
32. U.S. Air Force First Lieutenant Edward J. Lopez, a decorated World War II and Korean War fighter pilot, is celebrating his 100th birthday. The Arcadia centenarian was a member of the Hell Hawks and boasts over 100 combat missions. Pasadena Star News, July 15, 2023, p. A1, A4.
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People
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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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Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park)

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1. Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park) Specifications, Blueprints
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1. Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park) Specifications, Blueprints
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Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park)
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History Room
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Box 37
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Shelf B4
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346AF
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Santa Anita County Golf Course

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1. 1993 Roster with History. 2. Santa Anita Golf Course tee card, showing names of holes. 3. Santa Anita Golf Course, The Sunset Room pamphlet about this meeting facility, no date.
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1. 1993 Roster with History.
2. Santa Anita Golf Course tee card, showing names of holes.
3. Santa Anita Golf Course, The Sunset Room pamphlet about this meeting facility, no date.
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Santa Anita County Golf Course
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Santa Anita Park-People

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1. George Woolf, famous jockey of the 1930s. Arcadia Tribune news photo. August 16, 1973. 2. George Woolf. Arcadia Diamond Jubilee edition of the Pasadena Star News September 12, 1978. 3. Longden: a young 69. Los Angeles Times February 14, 1976. 4. A birthday cake that's long, long, Longde…
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1. George Woolf, famous jockey of the 1930s. Arcadia Tribune news photo. August 16, 1973.
2. George Woolf. Arcadia Diamond Jubilee edition of the Pasadena Star News September 12, 1978.
3. Longden: a young 69. Los Angeles Times February 14, 1976.
4. A birthday cake that's long, long, Longden. Arcadia Tribune February 11, 1979.
5. How sweet it was. Arcadia Tribune news photo February 18, 1979.
6. Another Longden finds success in racing. Los Angeles Times - circa early 1970s.
7. He grew up in the valley and now he's a star jockey at Santa Anita. Arcadia News-Post March 11, 1974. (Steve Valdez)
8. Cauthen wins praise in Santa Anita debut. Arcadia Tribune January 27, 1977.
9. Smothers sorts Santa Anita silks. (Frank Smothers) Arcadia Tribune October 21, 1976.
10. Mittie's work adds to track's pageantry. Arcadia Tribune October 14, 1976.
11. She keeps the jockey in bright colors. (Mittie Lovell) Arcadia News Post September 17, 1969.
12. Anita Weil Hanson retiring. news clip. n.d., circa May 1969.
13. Santa Anita's Anita (Anita Weil Hanson). Los Angeles Times May 19, 1969.
14. Miss Weil's 32 years on the job. Los Angeles Times February 11, 1969.
15. Santa Anita: city within a city. Westways, January 1960.
16. 5,000 lbs of paper used weekly in racing book. (Fred Trumpf). Arcadia Tribune February 26, 1978.
17. In the money (room) at Santa Anita. (John Detchemendy).Los Angeles Magazine February 1976.
18. Village smithy counterpart now working in Arcadia (Wally Rohrer). Arcadia News-Post April 6, 1971.
19. Hustling horses often a labor of love for agent (John Stillson). News clip January 26, 1978.
20. Racing secretary, Santa Anita's Eilken, manages residence for equine elite. Thoroughbred of California, December 1975.
21. Bird-watching (rail, early, etc.) at Santa Anita. Los Angeles Times West Magazine February 5, 1967.
22. Santa Anita dirt doctor (William Quigley, maintenance supervisor) Western Horseman August 1971.
23. Santa Anita: art deco on the morning line. New West magazine January 31, 1977.
24. Hazel Longden sees her dream come true. Arcadia Tribune May 24, 1981.
25. Newsmaker of the Year: An irresistible force, frankly (Frank Stronach) Thoroughbred Times v.15 n.51 December 18, 1999 p.1
26. Shoe-In by William Murray. (Bill Shoemaker) Westways, May 1980, p. 34-37+.
27. "Hall of fame jockey dies." Pasadena Star News, February 15, 2003. Jockey Johnny Longden dies at age 96. He was the first to win 6,000 races.
28. "Longden riding career ends on high notes of triumph." Arcadia Tribune, March 17, 1966.
29. Jockey Johnny Longden of Arcadia scored his 5,000th victory. Arcadia Tribune, March 4, 1957.
30. Jockey Laffit Pincay, Jr. Commemorative 2000.
31. Arcadia city council honors George Haines, Santa Anita President. Arcadia Weekly, p. 7. September 22, 2011.
32. Former Santa Anita employee Ambrosio Maldonado to celebrate 90th birthday - Dec. 7. Arcadia Weekly, December 5, 2013.
33. Remembrance of Alan Staller, a long-time Santa Anita Park employee. The Weekly Star (supplement to Pasadena Star News), June 15, 2014.
34. Shear is gone but never forgotten at Santa Anita. John Shear, long-time paddock worker better known as "Paddock Captain" at Santa Anita passes away at 102. The Arcadia centenarian is best known for risking his own life in 2011 by saving a 5-year-old girl from being trampled. Pasadena Star News, December 15, 2023, p. B4.
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Santa Anita Park-People
Item ID
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Schools - Test Scores

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1. State test scores. Arcadia Tribune December 15, 1971. 2. Arcadia schools' test scores high. Arcadia Tribune March 24, 1974. 3. School reading scores drop in most of County. Los Angeles Times April 1, 1974. 4. State school testing input factors bared. Arcadia Tribune March 28, 1974. 5. …
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1. State test scores. Arcadia Tribune December 15, 1971.
2. Arcadia schools' test scores high. Arcadia Tribune March 24, 1974.
3. School reading scores drop in most of County. Los Angeles Times April 1, 1974.
4. State school testing input factors bared. Arcadia Tribune March 28, 1974.
5. County releases reading readiness scores. Arcadia Tribune August 8, 1974.
6. State school tests. Arcadia Tribune December 15, 1974.
7. How students fared on tests. Arcadia Tribune November 25, 1976.
8. Arcadia students score above average on state given tests. Arcadia Tribune November 23, 1980.
9. State tests: how local students scored. Arcadia Tribune February 17, 1983.
10. California Assessment Program 1984-1985.
11. Area CAP scores results in mixed bag. Monrovia News-Post May 4, 1986.
12. California Assessment Program. 1985-1986.
13. California Assessment Program. 1986-1987.
14. California Assessment Program. 1987-1988.
15. California School Surveys, vol. 2, Los Angeles County Public Schools. "How are they doing 1991."
16. California Department of Education District Performance Report, 1992-1993. Arcadia Unified.
17. 2008 Academic Performance Index (API) Report including all Arcadia Unified School District schools. Shows population and ethnic breakdown.
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Schools - Test Scores
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