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Baldwin, Anita Long-Sylvester Long (Lance)

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1. "The legend of Chief Buffalo Child Long Lance and the mysterious truth behind it." Canadian, February 7, 1976. Article by Canadian writer David Smith, who submitted it to the Arcadia Public Library October 15, 1980. 2. "Long Lance's last stand: Dying a lie." Canadian, February 14, 1976. 3. …
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1. "The legend of Chief Buffalo Child Long Lance and the mysterious truth behind it." Canadian, February 7, 1976. Article by Canadian writer David Smith, who submitted it to the Arcadia Public Library October 15, 1980.
2. "Long Lance's last stand: Dying a lie." Canadian, February 14, 1976.
3. Report of proceedings: Coroner's inquest. 22 page report of testimony of those subpoenaed to Coroner's inquest into the shooting death of Sylvester Long (Long Lance) at Anoakia in Arcadia on March 19, 1932.
4. Reference to books on Long Lance.
5. "Inquest held yesterday for Sylvester Long Lance." Pasadena Star News, March 25, 1932.
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Baldwin, Anita Long-Sylvester Long (Lance)
Item ID
19AF
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Baldwin, Clara

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1. "The late Clara Baldwin Stocker." News photo, April 1934. Original and a copy. 2. "Mrs. Stocker in Buick little 6," Monrovia Messenger, March 17, 1916. 3. "Court decision ruled in Clara Baldwin's favor." Pacific Coast Hotel and Apartment Record, 1916. 4. "Says Mrs. Stocker in incompetent." …
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1. "The late Clara Baldwin Stocker." News photo, April 1934. Original and a copy.
2. "Mrs. Stocker in Buick little 6," Monrovia Messenger, March 17, 1916.
3. "Court decision ruled in Clara Baldwin's favor." Pacific Coast Hotel and Apartment Record, 1916.
4. "Says Mrs. Stocker in incompetent." Arcadia Journal, November 30, 1918.
5. "Stuart Harold, who will take this part of Count Di Luna in 'Il Trovatore'. " (Harold Stocker - Clara's husband) The Valley Vista, February 24, 1900, p. 2.5
6. "Clara Baldwin." Summary of life of Clara Baldwin prepared by Sandy Snider, received April 1980.
7. Inventory of personal property, estate of Clara Baldwin. Transcribed by Sandy Snider from the Anita McClaughry Baldwin's manuscript collection at the Huntington Library. Received April 1980.
8. "Lucky Baldwin heiress passes." Los Angeles Times, February 28, 1929.
9. 1978 real estate ad on sale of home. Arcadia Tribune, October 29, 1978.
10. "Clara's cottage is seeking new owners." Pasadena Star News, December 9, 1984.
11. "50 years ago today - February 1913." Los Angeles Times, February 1963.
12. Studio shot of Clara Baldwin found by local history expert. Photo of Clara Baldwin and article concerning Baldwin and Jack McCaskill. Arcadia Tribune, March 22, 1987, page A1.
13. Clara's home built in 1907 by Colonel Northum.
14. Coldwell Banker advertising brochure for Clara Baldwin Stocker's "Twin Oaks" estate at 291 W. Foothill Boulevard. 1984.
15. Copies of photographs of Clara Baldwin housed in the Arboretum Historical files. Acquired 1995.
16. Information from the MCLS Reference Service on Walter McGinley, manager of the Baldwin-Stocker estates until Clara's death in 1929. (1) Los Angeles Times, September 19, 1932, p. 14. (2) California in the South by John Steven McGroarty, Volume V, Biographies, p. 285-288, c. 1935.
17. Manuscript "My Inheritance" by Rosebudd Doble Mullender with cover letter to Baldwin M. Baldwin. Original given to Arboretum by Hugh and Anne Baldwin Purcell. Anne received the manuscript from her father, Baldwin M. Baldwin. The manuscript describes Rosebudd's relationship with her mother Clara Baldwin Stocker. circa 1938-1939.
18. "DAR chapter to visit Clara Baldwin's home." Arcadia Tribune, January 13, 1985, p. A-7.
19. Coldwell Banker advertisements for the sale of Clara Baldwin Stocker's home "Twin Oaks" located at 291 Foothill Blvd. Includes description of all rooms in the house. Kim Atkinson-Melin, realtor. c1984 (6 items)
20. Letter to Kim Atkinson at Coldwell Banker Realty from J. Lyle Cunningham, President of the Arcadia Historical Society stating the $1,400,000 asking price for the Clara Baldwin property was greater than the City of Arcadia could afford to pay. July 9, 1984.
21. Information on Colonel Robert Northam who originally built the Clara Baldwin Stocker house at 291 West Foothill Boulevard. History of Hollywood by Edwin O. Palmer, pages 106-107, 132-133.
22. "Simple service marks obsequies of Mrs. Stocker." Los Angeles Times, March 3, 1929.
23. Who was Clara Baldwin Stocker? By Galen Patterson, Arcadia Weekly, April 11, 2019.
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Baldwin, Clara
Item ID
22AF
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Baldwin Stocker Elementary School

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Baldwin Stocker Talker January 2002-January 2013 Baldwin Stocker Parent Handbook 1992-1993 and 1993-1994 Clipping, Daily News Post, dated March 2, 1967. Color Guard from Baldwin Stocker school pictured: Richard McEwan, John Geiger, David Melnyk, Bruce Coffman and Neil Conrad. Baldwin Stocker statio…
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Baldwin Stocker Talker January 2002-January 2013
Baldwin Stocker Parent Handbook 1992-1993 and 1993-1994
Clipping, Daily News Post, dated March 2, 1967. Color Guard from Baldwin Stocker school pictured: Richard McEwan, John Geiger, David Melnyk, Bruce Coffman and Neil Conrad.
Baldwin Stocker stationery and stickers
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Baldwin Stocker Elementary School
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 132
Shelf Number
Shelf C7
Item ID
496AF
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Chinese calligraphy art by Mr. Yang Long

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Chinese calligraphy art by Arcadia author Mr. Yang Long. It reads “Good Fortune” and other characters bestow a blessing to the city of Arcadia. It was given to library director Jackie Faust-Moreno c. September, 2011.
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Chinese calligraphy art by Arcadia author Mr. Yang Long. It reads “Good Fortune” and other characters bestow a blessing to the city of Arcadia. It was given to library director Jackie Faust-Moreno c. September, 2011.
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Chinese calligraphy art by Mr. Yang Long
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 116
Shelf Number
Shelf H16
Item ID
429AF
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Clara Villa

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1. "Do not drive through Arcadia without visiting Clara Villa." Ad in the Arcadia Journal, 1904. 2. "The old Clara Baldwin Stocker home in Arcadia. (Clara may have lived in this home at one time, but it is best known as Clara Villa.) From a rotogravure section 3. "Wreck old landmark." News clip,…
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1. "Do not drive through Arcadia without visiting Clara Villa." Ad in the Arcadia Journal, 1904.
2. "The old Clara Baldwin Stocker home in Arcadia. (Clara may have lived in this home at one time, but it is best known as Clara Villa.) From a rotogravure section
3. "Wreck old landmark." News clip, August 29, 1940.
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Clara Villa
Item ID
68AF
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Railroads-Light Rail (Metro Gold Line, L-Line, Blue Line, A-Line)

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Original name of the light rail was the Gold Line. Later, Gold Line was temporarily renamed L-Line and officially renamed A-Line aka Blue Line effective June 16, 2023. 1. Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension, Winter 2011. A 2-sided information flyer including quick facts, project funding, constructio…
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Original name of the light rail was the Gold Line. Later, Gold Line was temporarily renamed L-Line and officially renamed A-Line aka Blue Line effective June 16, 2023.
1. Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension, Winter 2011. A 2-sided information flyer including quick facts, project funding, construction authority background that accompanied a model of the Metro Gold Line on display at the library starting in early 2011.
2. Metro Gold Line Extension information in a supplement called "Civic Leadership" in the Pasadena Star News, January 31, 2011. "Once the environmental process is completed in 2012, the project will be ready for funding at the local and federal levels. Metro has made funding the Foothill Extension from Azusa to Montclair a priority project for the agency.
3. Memo from Jason Kruckeberg, Asst. City Manager / Development Services Director and Phil Wray, Deputy Director of Development Services/City Engineer to Mayor and City Council re: Discussion of Gold Line Project Status-City's Commitments and Progress Review. August 16, 2011.
4. Artist renderings of future Arcadia Station and I-210 Gold Line Bridge (to resemble weaved baskets).
5. Introducing six new stations in five cities--Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte, Irwindale, Azusa-Alameda and Azusa-Citrus. Construction completion on track for 2015. Habib F. Balian, CEO of Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority is pictured. An award winning team of contractors and engineers include Skanska, Hill International, Jacobs, Patterson & Associates, Inc.
6. Staff report from Jason Kruckeberg to Mayor and City Council, April 3, 2012 re: report, discussion and direction regarding Gold Line parking structure and transit plaza, with drawings.
7. Three train bridges, station coming. Mountain Views News, p. 6, February 16, 2013.
8. Foothill Gold Line extension updates. Arcadia Weekly, p. 8, February 21, 2013. Updates on design work, demolition, station locations.
9. Santa Anita Bridge groundbreaking.Mountain Views News, p. 7, April 20, 2013.
10. Gold Line construction extends closure of Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena Star News, p. A3, May 4, 2013.
11. Gold Line bridge project to conclude on Colorado Boulevard. Nearly five months of construction ends, but heavy work to begin on Santa Anita Avenue. Pasadena Star News, p. A10. May 29, 2013.
12. Gold Line construction moving forward. First Avenue in Arcadia to open by the end of March. Arcadia Weekly, March 13, 2014.
13. Gold Line station art revealed, April 29, 2014. Retrieved from http://arcadiachamber.org on May 1, 2014.
14. Foothill Gold Line Pasadena to Azusa Update. Construction (bridges, at-grade crossings) continues on time and on budget for a September 2015 turn-over to Metro. Mountain Views News, Section B-p. 1, June 6, 2014.
15. Downtown Arcadia intersection at Huntington and Second will be closed for Gold Line construction, August 6, 2014. Retrieved from www.pasadenastarnews.com on August 11, 2014.
16. Chamber's key role in Gold Line station by Scott Hettrick, August 24, 2015. Retrieved from ArcadiaCAChamber.org on August 25, 2015.
17. Foothill Gold Line Newsletter. Third quarter 2014, with construction update and inserts about Arcadia Station (station artist Michael Davis) and Who Knew Building a Light Rail Track Could Be So Interesting?
18. A-C. 18A. City of Arcadia Holiday Tree Lighting and Dedication December 5, 2015 at Arcadia Transit Plaza. 18B. Arcadia Transit Plaza Dedication Ceremony November 6, 2014. 18C. Arcadia's Grand Opening Celebrationg. Gold Line is coming to Arcadia Saturday, March 5, 2016-Ribbon cutting and station celebration (2 copies).
19. Metro to offer free rides on new Gold Line extension March 5: community events planned at five stations. Arcadia Station at 201 N. First Avenue. Arcadia Weekly, February 25, 2016.
20. Gold Line extension unlikely to affect big traffic jams: history shows trains won't impact freeways. Pasadena Star News, March 2, 2016.
21.Two articles. Where the gold train takes you. Riding the new Gold Line Foothill Extension? Check out 21 activities, local attractions. Art at new Gold Line stations tells cities' stories. Pasadena Star News, March 1, 2016.
22. Opening Day of Metro Gold Line Arcadia Station marketing items: Metro Map & Pocket Guide; Metro Rider's Guide; Arcadia Shop dine stay enjoy coupon book; What is Tap? Instructional Coloring Book; Celebrate the grand opening March 5, 2016 flyer; Heads up watch for trains perforated train model of Kinkisharyo P3010.
23. The ABCs of the Gold Line. Arcadia Weekly, March 3, 2016.
24. All aboard! Metro's Gold Line comes a long way to connect Pasadena to Azusa on Saturday. Pasadena Weekly, March 3, 2016.
25. City of Arcadia celebrates opening of the Gold Line Extension. Arcadia Transit introduces new shuttle service in conjunction with Metro Gold Line opening. Mountain Views News, February 27, 2016.
26. Gold Line fuels nearby projects: extension generating money for area cities. Pasadena Star News, p. A1, A5, February 29, 2016.
27. Wheels: Go east young man: Gold Line opening ceremony prompts historic musings on the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe. Pasadena Weekly, p. 14, March 3, 2016. By Lauren Holland.
28. L Line (Gold) Metro Rail Schedule, Metro Rail Azusa-Union Station-East LA, effective April 9, 2023.
29. A-B. 29A. June 2023 map of all Metro rail lines, Metro busway routes, regional rail (Amtrak and Metrolink) and airport transportation (airport shuttle, LAX FlyAway and LAX shuttle). 29B. A Line Metro Rail schedule effective June 16, 2023 on two sheets. Includes map, connections and parking.
30. A-D. 30A. Meet the Line Letters - Nuevos Nombres. Folded map of Metro Rail & Busway. Shows all Metro Rail lines, Metro Busway routes, Regional rail (Amtrak and Metrolink) and airport transportation (airport shuttle, LAX FlyAway and LAX shuttle). Explanations in English and Spanish. Dated October 2022. 30B. Metro rail is growing! Brochure explaining changes in names, stations, and routes when Metro completes the Regional Connector Transit Project on June 16, 2023. Includes map. In English and Spanish. 30C. Meet the new lineup = Conozca nuestra neva alineacion. Folded map of Metro Rail and Busway routes. Shows all Metro Rail lines, Metro Busway routes, Regional rail (Amtrak and Metrolink) and airport transportation (airport shuttle, LAX FlyAway and LAX shuttle). Explanations In English and Spanish. Dated June 2023. 30D. Go Metro map & pocket guide. Folded map of Metro Rail & Busway. Shows all Metro Rail lines, Metro Busway routes, Regional rail (Amtrak and Metrolink) and airport transportation (airport shuttle, LAX FlyAway and LAX shuttle). Includes information on fares, hours, and important contacts. Dated August 2023.
Subjects
Railroads-Light Rail-Metro Gold Line
Railroads-Light Rail-L Line
Railroads-Light Rail-Blue Line
Railroads-Light Rail-A Line
Item ID
293AF
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