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1984 Olympic Games

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Equestrian venue: dressage and jumping. Venue development and site plans. Venue specific passes. Endurance Test-Cross Country, Course Plans.
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Equestrian venue: dressage and jumping. Venue development and site plans. Venue specific passes. Endurance Test-Cross Country, Course Plans.
Subjects
Olympic Games 1984
Equestrian events
Santa Anita Park-1981-1990
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 136
Shelf Number
Shelf H17
Item ID
506AF
Collection
Subject Files
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American Association of University Women (AAUW)Arcadia Branch Collection

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American Association of University Women (AAUW)-Arcadia Branch Collection, 1950-2000s. The Arcadia branch of AAUW was founded in 1950 and disbanded in 2016. Second of three boxes. Subject Files: AAUW Pamphlets AAUW Related Articles Branch Audits Branch Awards Budgets Correspondence Festive Fair Fu…
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American Association of University Women (AAUW)-Arcadia Branch Collection, 1950-2000s. The Arcadia branch of AAUW was founded in 1950 and disbanded in 2016. Second of three boxes. Subject Files: AAUW Pamphlets AAUW Related Articles Branch Audits Branch Awards Budgets Correspondence Festive Fair Fundraisers Historian Reports International Federation of University Women Los Angeles District Los Angeles Olympics: EFP Fundraising Project Meeting Sites Membership Membership Surveys Minutes (3 files) Museum Site President’s File (2 files) President’s Mailing Press Releases 1992-2016 Programs Public Policy Social Issues State Conventions Stationery & Printing (letterhead) Taxes Tech Trek 2001-2016 Treasurer’s Reports Tri-District Conference United Nations Woman of Achievement Women’s Work/Women’s Worth
Subjects
American Association of University Women (AAUW)Arcadia Branch Collection
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 110B
Shelf Number
Shelf H25
Item ID
421AF
Collection
Subject Files
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American Association of University Women (AAUW) - Arcadia Branch Collection

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This box is missing as of early 2023 (this note written on 4/12/2023). American Association of University Women (AAUW)-Arcadia Branch Collection, 1950-2000s. The Arcadia branch of AAUW was founded in 1950 and disbanded in 2016. Subject Files: 1. Slides, November 1967, Festive Fair Christmas Event …
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This box is missing as of early 2023 (this note written on 4/12/2023). American Association of University Women (AAUW)-Arcadia Branch Collection, 1950-2000s. The Arcadia branch of AAUW was founded in 1950 and disbanded in 2016. Subject Files: 1. Slides, November 1967, Festive Fair Christmas Event at Santa Anita Park 2. Slides, March 1983, Math & Science Career Conference 3. “Power of One Vote” poster, November 3, 1987, AAUW Voter Education Campaign 4. Proclamations from the City of Arcadia a. AAUW Action for Equity Week, March 11, 1980 b. Women’s History Week, February 23, 1982 c. AAUW Week, February 19, 1982 d. AAUW Week, March 9, 1983 e. AAUW Week, March 18, 1984 f. AAUW March 6, 1988 5. Award to the AAUW Arcadia Branch in appreciation for outstanding fundraising in per capita giving for 1980-1981, Given June 22, 1981. 6. Scrapbook of the AAUW-Arcadia Branch, 1967-1968, President Marjorie Thomas (Mrs. Frank Thomas). Includes pictures and news clippings. 7. Sharon Shuster audio cassette tape “Radical thoughts/outrageous acts.” Copyright 1992, 27 minutes. 8. AAUW Arcadia Branch rubber stamp
Subjects
American Association of University Women (AAUW) - Arcadia Branch Collection
Physical Description
Third of three boxes.
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 110C
Shelf Number
Shelf H11
Item ID
422AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Children

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1. "Hey Baby! Arcadia babies crawl out to the park for their annual baby show." News Digest, July 22-28, 1987, volume II, number 29.
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1. "Hey Baby! Arcadia babies crawl out to the park for their annual baby show." News Digest, July 22-28, 1987, volume II, number 29.
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Children
Item ID
51AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Children's Department Collection

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Summer Reading Club Scrapbook 1967-1979, in a burgundy binder. Contains procedures, photos, flyers, brochures, performers, bookworm. Blue scrapbook-clippings c. 1933-1994 Proposal for improvements Children's Services, submitted by E. Swedstedt, September 1975.
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Summer Reading Club Scrapbook 1967-1979, in a burgundy binder. Contains procedures, photos, flyers, brochures, performers, bookworm.
Blue scrapbook-clippings c. 1933-1994
Proposal for improvements Children's Services, submitted by E. Swedstedt, September 1975.
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library-Children's Department
Arcadia Public Library-Children's Services
Summer Reading Club
Summer Reading Program
Physical Description
One manila box
Location
Basement
Box Number
134A
Shelf Number
H25
Item ID
501AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Children's Department Collection

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Manila folders-Photos 1980s-2000s, Polaroid photos 1990s, undated photos and Polaroids Individual folders-clippings and photos 1930-1999 Clippings 1994-1996 Misc. flyers, letters, undated clippings, etc.
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Manila folders-Photos 1980s-2000s, Polaroid photos 1990s, undated photos and Polaroids
Individual folders-clippings and photos 1930-1999
Clippings 1994-1996
Misc. flyers, letters, undated clippings, etc.
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library-Children's Department
Arcadia Public Library-Children's Services
Art programs
Cooking programs
Dinosaur programs
Halloween programs
Science programs
Valentine's Day programs
Physical Description
One blue box
Location
Basement
Box Number
134B
Shelf Number
H25
Item ID
502AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Community Recreation Center Proposal (1971)

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1. Arcadia Civic Center Master Plan. 2. "Build an auditorium for Arcadia." Sponsor to enter Jog-A-Walk-A-Torium, photocopy. 3. Description of photo #1366. 4. Description of photo #1367. 5. Description of photo #1368. 6. Description of photo #1369. 7. Description of photo #1370. 8. Large pos…
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1. Arcadia Civic Center Master Plan.
2. "Build an auditorium for Arcadia." Sponsor to enter Jog-A-Walk-A-Torium, photocopy.
3. Description of photo #1366.
4. Description of photo #1367.
5. Description of photo #1368.
6. Description of photo #1369.
7. Description of photo #1370.
8. Large postcard showing architects' rendering of Community Recreation Center and Arcadia Police Facility relative to a "Yes" vote February 29, 1972.
9. Brochure relative to the passage of Proposition A for a bond issue to build the Community Center and the new Police Facility, February 29, 1972.
Subjects
Community Recreation Center Proposal (1971)
Item ID
72AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Library-Children's Services

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1. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, signed by author Sid Fleischman. Dated January 31, 1979. 2. Letter to Children's Services staff Eva Swedstedt, signed by author Marguerite Henry. Dated June 10, 1975. 3. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, handwritten an…
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1. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, signed by author Sid Fleischman. Dated January 31, 1979.
2. Letter to Children's Services staff Eva Swedstedt, signed by author Marguerite Henry. Dated June 10, 1975.
3. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, handwritten and signed by author Bill Peet.
4. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, signed by author Ed Radlauer. Dated January 15, 1979.
5. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, signed by author Sonia Levitin. Dated May 22, 1981.
6. Letter to Children's Services signed by author Don Freeman.
7. Letter to Children's Services Supervisor Kathy Meacham, signed by author Ruth Bornstein. Dated January 17, 1979.
8. Artwork on transparencies by Muriel Blaustein. 6 sheets.
Subjects
Library-Children's Services
Item ID
279AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Olympic Games (1984)

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1. Arcadia, Temple City, Monrovia - Welcome visitors to the Games of the XXIII Olympiad. 1984 Olympic Souvenir edition. 2. Ready for Olympics. Highlander, p.1 June 20, 1984. 3. Countdown to Olympics. Highlander, p.1 August 3, 1983. 4. Olympic commuter traffic information for businesses. 5…
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1. Arcadia, Temple City, Monrovia - Welcome visitors to the Games of the XXIII Olympiad. 1984 Olympic Souvenir edition.
2. Ready for Olympics. Highlander, p.1 June 20, 1984.
3. Countdown to Olympics. Highlander, p.1 August 3, 1983.
4. Olympic commuter traffic information for businesses.
5. Olympic torch to pass through Arcadia this Sunday afternoon. Arcadia Tribune July 19, 1994.
6. Game tickets: Blend of agony, ecstasy. Los Angeles Times July 24, 1984.
7. Tickets still available for many Olympic events. Arcadia Tribune July 19, 1984.
8. Local law enforcement officials are ready for Olympics. Arcadia Tribune. July 19, 1984.
9. Arcadia Methodist is Olympic Hospital. Arcadia Tribune. July 1984.
10. Olympic torchbearers to jog through streets of Arcadia. Arcadia Tribune July 1, 1984.
11. Olympic equestrian preview due July 27. Arcadia Tribune July 15, 1984.
12. Equestrian ticket prices take a drop. Arcadia Tribune July 19, 1984.
13. Competition schedule.
14. Assess zone definitions.
15. Paid job opportunities. 2 items.
16. Appendix B - Olympic Family vs. Support staff.
17. Memo from Emmett Ross to Gary Gossard July 5 1984 - Accreditation Procedure for Grooms. L.A. Olympic Organizing Committee.
18. Owners Policy (A and B) draft,
19. Commemorative Book. 2 items
20. Credentials and badges. 3 items
21. Maps (Facility - stables - parking lot) 4 items.
22. Misc. correspondence 3 items.
23. U.S. team wins gold in three-day event. Los Angeles Times August 4, 1984.
24. A serious spill didn't deter Stives. Los Angeles Times August 5, 1984.
25. Olympic horses are up for sale at the Los Angeles Games. Los Angeles Times August 4, 1984 p.20.
26. Only show in jumping: spectacular U.S. riders. Los Angeles Times August 8, 1984.
27. See America's cavalcade of horses at the Olympic Equestrian Stadium. Advertisement of Santa Anita in Los Angeles Times, August 8, 1984 p.24.
28. Picture of a horse clearing a jump winning a gold medal for the U.S. Team. Los Angeles Times, August 8, 1984 p.1
29. Jensen gets early lead, as expected. Los Angeles Times August 9, 1984.
30. West Germany's Reiner Klimke realizes a dream after 20 years. Los Angeles Times August 11, 1984 p.32.
31. Perfect finish by Gargis has a touch of class. Los Angeles Times August 13, 1984 p.2.
32. All decked out in its Sunday best, Santa Anita impresses the world. Los Angeles Times August 13, 1984. p.2
33. Sad goodbye to green horses of the world. Los Angeles Times August 14, 1984.
34. small flag
35. law enforcement materials.
36. pilot information
37. parking passes
38. photos and ephemera.
39. Santa Anita '84, Site of the Equestrian Sports July 28-August 12 - commemorative book published on the events held at Santa Anita Park.
40. Olympic Arts Festival, Los Angeles June 1-August 12, 1984.
Subjects
Olympic Games (1984)
Item ID
158AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Recreation

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Items 21-33, 35-53, 55-62 moved to basement Box 122 on August 28, 2014. Item 68 moved to Basement Box 122 on June 21, 2021. 1. Arcadia Recreation Brochure for 1964 summer program. 2. Arcadia Recreation Brochure for 1964 summer camping program. 3. Arcadia Recreation Department brochure for progra…
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Items 21-33, 35-53, 55-62 moved to basement Box 122 on August 28, 2014. Item 68 moved to Basement Box 122 on June 21, 2021.
1. Arcadia Recreation Brochure for 1964 summer program.
2. Arcadia Recreation Brochure for 1964 summer camping program.
3. Arcadia Recreation Department brochure for programs September 1964 through June 1965.
4. Arcadia Recreation Department brochure for 1966 summer program.
5. Arcadia Recreation Department brochure for 1966 summer camping program.
6. Arcadia Recreation Department brochure for 1966 Christmas vacation activities.
7. Arcadia Recreation Department sheet for spring vacation activities April 9, 1966.
8. Arcadia Recreation Department brochure of programs September 1966 through June 1967.
9. Arcadia Recreation Department brochure for 1968 summer program.
10. Arcadia Recreation Department brochure for 1969 summer program.
11. Recreation Department offers variety of activities. News Post February 11, 1969.
12. Arcadia Recreation Department brochure for programs September 1976 through June 1977.
13. First Avenue site seen for recreation. Arcadia Tribune September 10, 1978.
14. Arcadia Recreation Department brochure for 1994-1995 school year program.
15. Santa Anita Little League for the 1965 season.
16. Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department brochure for 2002 summer program.
17. Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department brochure for 2001-2002 school year program.
18. Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department flyer on the 2001-2002 school year free supervised playgrounds at Arcadia elementary schools.
19. Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department and Arcadia Unified School District flyer on the 2001-2002 school year free supervised youth centers at the Arcadia middle schools.
20. Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department brochure for the 2002-2003 school year program.
21.-33. Moved to Basement Box 122.
34. Postcard advertisement for Third Annual Battle of the Boards and Bands sponsored by Stix Rideshop and the City of Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department. July 29, 2006.
35.-53. Moved to basement Box 122.
54. Arcadia Par 3 Golf Course Grand Re-Opening Ceremony invitation. July 24, 2009. Arcadia Par 3 Golf Course located at 620 E. Live Oak Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006.
55.-62. Moved to Basement Box 122
63. City of Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department "Thanksgiving Recipes" booklet, Turkey Trot Fun Run/Walk, November 21, 2004.
64. Arcadia boys elected to play in Los Angeles Sports Arena for a pre-game show on the Los Angeles Lakers basketball court. Jerry Collins will coach Dave Stephens, Jim Greenway, Gene Dold, Bill Manning, Rickie Marsee, Mike Larkin, Rich Muihead, Carty Mills, Gary Kovacic, and Jim Murphy. Dennis Lojeski will coach Bill Kollas, Steve Summerall, Kurt Greenwald, Steve Cordova, Randy Nichols, Steve Mack, Rich Cash, Mike Roth, Curt Buxton, Russell Childrey. Arcadia Tribune, December 8, 1963.
66. Dreaming of a White Christmas: families don their winter clothes for Arcadia Snow Festival held at Arcadia Community Center. The Weekly Star (Thursday supplement to the Pasadena Star News), December 8, 2013.
67. Recreation and Community Services Department Guide, c. June 2014.
68. Contents were moved to Basement Box 122 on June 21, 2021.
69. City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure The Peacock Buzz. December 2019-March 2020, March 2020-June 2020. Sept-Dec 2021, January-March 2022, March-June 2022, June-August 2022.
70. Postcard with QR Code to the Peacock Buzz Fall, September-December 2022. Starting with Fall 2022, Peacock Buzz was not mailed to residents due to printing costs.
71. City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure The Peacock Buzz. June-August 2023, September-December 2023, December 2023-March 2024.
72. City of Arcadia brochure for 2022 free summer concert and movie series.
Subjects
Recreation
Item ID
188AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Recreation Department Peacock Buzz and Little League publications

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Recreation Department Fun Brochure, Peacock Buzz and Little League publications. Moved from Subject File “Recreation” on August 28, 2014. Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department brochure for the 2003 summer program. Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fall Fun brochure. Fall 2003.…
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Recreation Department Fun Brochure, Peacock Buzz and Little League publications. Moved from Subject File “Recreation” on August 28, 2014.
Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department brochure for the 2003 summer program.
Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fall Fun brochure. Fall 2003. (First combined brochure from the Recreation and Community Services Department and the Library and Museum Services Department.) (2 copies)
Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Winter Wonderland brochure. Winter 2003-2004. ( 2 copies)
Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Winter Wonderland brochure, Winter 2004-2005.
Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun in the Sun brochure, Summer 2004.
Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fall Fun brochure, Fall 2004.
Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, Spring into Fun, Spring 2005.
Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, Fun in the Sun, Summer 2005.
Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, Fall Fun for Everyone, Fall 2005.
Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, Winter Wonderland, Winter 2005-2006.
Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, Spring into Fun, Spring 2006.
Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, Fun in the Sun, Summer 2006.
Arcadia American Little League Yearbook 2001.
Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, Jump into Fall, Fall 2006.
Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, Spring fun for everyone, Spring 2007. John Reuter dressed as Lucky Baldwin on cover.
Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, Fun in the Sun. Summer 2007.
Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, Fall Fun for Everyone, Fall 2007.
Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, Winter Wonderland! Winter 2007-2008.
Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, Spring Happenings, Spring 2008.
Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, "Summer Fun," Summer 2008.
Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, "Fall Fun for Everyone," Fall 2008.
Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, "Winter Wonderland," Winter 2006-2007.
Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Fun brochure, "Winter Fun," Winter 2008.
City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure with new name The Peacock Buzz. "Read," Spring 2009. Used to be known as the "fun brochure."
City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure The Peacock Buzz. Summer 2009.
City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure The Peacock Buzz. Fall 2009.
City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure The Peacock Buzz. Winter 2009.
City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure The Peacock Buzz. Spring 2010.
City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure The Peacock Buzz. Summer 2010.
City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure The Peacock Buzz. Fall 2010.
City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure The Peacock Buzz. Winter 2010-2011.
City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure The Peacock Buzz. Spring 2011.
City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure The Peacock Buzz. Summer 2011. City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure The Peacock Buzz. Fall 2011. City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure The Peacock Buzz. Winter 2011-2012. City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure The Peacock Buzz. Spring 2012. City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure The Peacock Buzz. Summer 2012. City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure The Peacock Buzz. Fall 2012. City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure The Peacock Buzz. Winter 2012-2013. City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure The Peacock Buzz. A) Spring 2013, B) Summer 2013, C) Fall 2013, D) Summer 2014, E) Winter 2013-2014.
City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure The Peacock Buzz. Fall 2014, Winter 2014-2015, Spring 2015, Summer 2015, Fall 2015, Winter 2015-2016, Spring 2016, Summer 2016, Fall 2016, Winter 2016-2017, Spring 2017, Summer 2017, Fall 2017 (September-December), Winter 2018 (January-March), Spring 2018 (April-June 2018), Summer 2018 (June-August 2018), Fall 2018 (September-December 2018), Winter 2019 (January-March 2019), Spring 2019 (April-June 2019), Summer 2019 (June-August 2019), Fall 2019 (September-December 2019). Moved from Subject File Recreation on June 21, 2021.
Subjects
Recreation Department Peacock Buzz and Little League publications
Fun Brochure
Physical Description
Box
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 122
Shelf Number
Shelf H6
Item ID
435AF
Collection
Subject Files
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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
Subjects
Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park)
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 37
Shelf Number
Shelf B4
Item ID
346AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Selmer Collection

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Folder 1 Contents: Along Arboretum Paths. Los Angeles State and County Arboretum, 301 N. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006. Published by California Arboretum Foundation, Inc. 1984. Photography by Francis Ching and Earl Ross. Contains photos of the historical section, including the Queen Anne Cottag…
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Folder 1 Contents:
Along Arboretum Paths. Los Angeles State and County Arboretum, 301 N. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006. Published by California Arboretum Foundation, Inc. 1984. Photography by Francis Ching and Earl Ross. Contains photos of the historical section, including the Queen Anne Cottage, Coach Barn, Santa Anita Depot, and Hugo Reid Adobe, photos of the grounds and flowers, and a map.
Arcadia California Community of Homes Commissioner’s Handbook. July 1985.
Arcadia California Fact Book and Buyers Guide Published by Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, also known as Arcadia Business Directory. For the following years: 1975, Diamond Jubilee 1903-1978, 1983-1984, 1985-1986, 1987-1988, 1989-1990, 1996-1997.
Arcadia Stage presents Thoroughly Modern Millie, a Musical. March 17, 2016. March 18, 2016. March 19, 2016. Folder 2 Contents:
One Hundred Years of Arcadia. Published by Core Media Group, Inc. 2003 for Arcadia’s centennial. Includes history and timeline.
Santa Anita Park Golden Anniversary Yearbook. 50 years. 1934-1935 through 1984-1985.
Santa Anita Rancho Anoakia Breeding Farm, Private Catalog 1916. Collection of imported Purebred, and Homebred, Registered Thoroughbred, Arabian, and Percheron horses; Jacks and Jennets; Berkshire and Poland-China Swine; Holstein-Friesien Cattle. Proprietor Anita M. Baldwin. Black cover with red text on the front, Maltese cross logo.
This is Arcadia. Published by League of Women Voters of Arcadia and the City of Arcadia. January 1973.
This is Arcadia. Published by League of Women Voters of Arcadia and the City of Arcadia. January 1980.
Views of Arcadia 1990 Calendar. Artwork by Arcadia High School art students.
Views of Arcadia 1999 Calendar. Artwork by Arcadia High School art students in the Visual Arts Department.
Wine Tasting at Anoakia, Friday, September 26, 1986. With a history and description of Anoakia Mansion. Sponsored by Friends of the Arcadia Public Library and Arcadia Library Board of Trustees. Invitation included. Anoakia Mansion, 758 Anoakia Lane, Arcadia.
Views of Arcadia 2003 Calendar. Artwork by Arcadia High School art students.
Painted bookmarks by Rosemary Reuter in envelope. Folder 3 Contents: various publications
100 Years Arcadia Centennial anniversary 1903-2003
History of Officials-City of Arcadia-1903-2003
Story of Santa Anita: The great race place by B.K. Beckwith
By Gads! This is paradise: the story of Arcadia, California by Richard E. Miller
The Romance of Rancho Santa Anita. Published by Rancho Santa Anita Inc.
Historic Santa Anita: The Development of the Land. Printed by California Arboretum Foundation
Rancho Santa Anita: The story of the Arboretum. By Susanna Bryant Dakin, Summer 1956.
Arcadia: Snapshots of History by Arcadia Centennial Historical Committee. 2003.
Arboretum Album by Sandy Snider
Elias Jackson “Lucky” Baldwin: California Visionary by Sandra Lee Snider (signed by author) Folder "Santa Anita Park" Contents:
1. Letter to Santa Anita Companies Shareholders, December 15, 1984
Letter to Santa Anita Companies Shareholders, December 1997
General admission ticket to Santa Anita Park, 1976-1977
Club house admission ticket to Santa Anita Park, 1979-1980
Santa Anita Park Season Complimentary Club House Shareholder Pass: 1983-84 Season 1984 Season - 50th anniversary of the track 1986-87 Season 1988-89 Season 1990-91 Season 1991-92 Season 1992-93 Season 1993-94 Season 1994-95 Season 1995-96 Season 1997-98 Season
Pocket calendars Santa Anita Park racing seasons 1984-1985, 1987-1988, 1988-1989, 1997-1998.
2..Reproduction of Los Angeles Turf Club Official Program Santa Anita Park First Day, Friday, December 25, 1936, Price 15 cents. Middle section is the wine menu from The Derby Restaurant from February 1978.
Official Program Western Harness Racing Association, Santa Anita Park, May 24, 1950, 25 cents.
The King of Sports, a booklet compliments of Santa Anita the Great Race Place. Includes history of Santa Anita Park, general race information and glossary. Undated.
Books: The Longden Legend Santa Anita Edition by B.K. Beckwith, 1976. Seabiscuit: the saga of a great champion by B.K. Beckwith, 1940. Auction book 1947 Complete Dispersal of the Louis B. Mayer Racing Stable to be sold at public auction at Santa Anita Race Track, February 27, 1947.
Santa Anita “The Great Race Place” bumper sticker
The Official Architect of Arcadia Flip Book-Creat your own vision for Arcadia. Caruso mall project (never built). Folder “Maps & Misc.” Contents:
1.1993 map of Arcadia by Gourmet Graphic
2.Assorted maps-Maps of Arcadia by Arcadia Chamber of Commerce: 1968, date unknown,1903-1978 Diamond Jubilee,1979-1980, 1984.
3.Map of Southern California’s Golden Coast and Sunshine Empire, RTD Self Guided Tours showing Queen Anne Cottage (public transit, bus lines by Southern California Rapid Transit District). Automobile Club of Southern California map of Pasadena and Vicinity, no date.
4.Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte High School award of the school letter in class “A Track-Champions” 1953 to Stephen Black.
5.Arcadia County Park to be improved by $50,000; colorful history reported by Mrs. David Unruh, niece of “Lucky” Baldwin’s manager, Hiram A. Unruh (in photo). Arcadia Tribune and News, March 23, 1950.
6.Los Angeles State and County Arboretum Move Locations, contains titles and photos from movies filmed at the Arboretum from 1936 to 1984. Duplicate, have a copy in vertical files. Los Angeles State and Co. Arboretum brochure. No Date, 301 N. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, CA Phone number Hillcrest 6-8251. No admission charge.
7.Arcadia, Then and Now: a history of our community. Written by Julie Chacey, Kathie Geary, Sandi McGrath, 2001, with thanks to Sandy Snider, Historian and Lucille Boots, former third grade teacher.
8.Our past, present and future: papers to merge into daily. Arcadia Tribune, Sunday, July 26, 1992. Beginning today, the Foothill Intercity Newspapers will cease to exist. However the communities of Arcadia, Temple City, Monrovia and Duarte will be served with the introduction of a daily newspaper for the entire region. On Tuesday, the Foothill Star-Tribune will premiere. Gives history of Temple City Times, Monrovia News-Post, Arcadia Tribune, The Duartean. Includes photos of the Monrovia Planet. Duplicate. Have a copy in vertical files.
9.Arcadia City Charter, 1968. Arcadia City newsletter September 1978, Arcadia Newsletter March 2003, A Day in the City with Jack Smith “The Greens of Arcady from Westways, March 1968, Chain of Title from the King of Spain to City of Arcadia (copy of original chain of title presented to City of Arcadia and Mayor C. Loree Russell by Title Insurance and Trust Company, September 12, 1949. Compliment of Arcadia Public Library in celebration of its 50th year).
10.Democratic National Convention ticket, July 1960. Cask ‘n Cleaver Restaurant 251 N. Santa Anita Avenue, voucher for Prime Rib Dinner. Business card “Wiley’s Santa Anita Liquors” George B. Wiley. 1011 N. Santa Anita Avenue. Phone number Hillcrest7-7976. Hinshaw’s credit card issued to Anne S. Joseph. Pacific Electric Railway Co. 1938-1939 pass. Arcadia Public Library Board membership card issued to Doris Selmer. Santa Anita Beverages dry ginger ale label. Napa Rock Mineral Water Co. Oakland, California. Arcadia Diamond Jubilee 1903-1978 logo. American History through Song featuring Ed Lojeski at Church of the Good Shepherd, 400 W. Duarte Rd, May 18, 2003. Rosemary Reuter memorial service program, April 23, 1924-March 20, 2015. Mavis Dumbacher memorial photograph, October 15, 1915-February 13, 2016. Photograph “Night View from Mt. Wilson, Calif.” By J.O. Hickox. Red Photo Album “Arcadia Vol. 2” (as labeled by Selmer)-Contents:
On inside cover of photo album is a button “Arcadia Diamond Jubilee 1903-1918.” 1-1/4” white button.
Santa Fe Railway Magazine advertisement 1904 – The California Limited to Chicago runs through Baldwin’s Ranch.
Pacific Electric Rail Service Time Table Arcadia-Monrovia-Azusa-Glendora Line/Sierra Madre Line. June 1, 1943. Pacific Electric Rail and Motor Coach Time Table Arcadia-Monrovia-Azusa-Glendora Line/Sierra Madre Line. January 24, 1949.
Color newspaper clipping showing some of Edna Lenz and Justine Wishek paintings
Photographs of Anoakia Mansion, c. 1970s. Exterior, interior, carport, “garage,” chandelier, fireplace, E. J. Baldwin’s Wines and Brandies Santa Anita Vineyard barrel, grounds, statues, fountain in the pond. Folder "Anoakia, Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin, Stationery" Contents:
1.Anoakia miscellaneous collection
2.Book: Tahoe’s Gilded Age 1890-1917 a Photographic Portfolio by Jim Bell. Copy of photograph of Baldwin Family, no date. Copy made October 1976. Lucky Baldwin Statue Dedication “A Dawn in the West” April 16, 2013 at Rev. Monsignor Gerald M. O’Keeffe Rose Garden, corner of Holly Avenue and Huntington Drive. . Blank photo greeting card of Baldwin Estate-Lake Tahoe, CA. by John & Naomi Brazier, Stockton, CA. List/description of Baldwin Playing Cards (playing cards are not included ) Tombstone Epitaph the Historical Monthly Journal of the Old West, September 1981. From Tombstone, Cochise County, Arizona. Main story is “Wonder Man of the West: Lucky Baldwin: daring and self-confident, he was an empire builder by Freyda Sullivan . E.J. “Lucky” Baldwin. People called him land-poor-scoffed at his regal buying of California real estate….” With an illustration of Elias J. Baldwin and caption, “By gad, I’m not licked yet.” Adventures in Business July 23, 1943. Published at Knott’s Berry Place, Buena Park, California. Tallac Historic Site, a booklet by Bob Burke and Ken McKowen, 1983. Photograph of Tallac Hotel by R.J. Waters in the Lake Tahoe Series.
3.Invitations, Programs, Stationery Notecard by Arcadia Historical Society-Santa Anita Depot artwork by Shirley Forden Blank greeting cards by the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum-watercolors by Geneva Lawrence. Notecards ”Notes from Arcadia” (new in package) for the benefit of AFS Arcadia Chapter, by Anne Mae Noble. Stationery pad “Arcadia.” Other misc. invitations, programs, stationery Hardcover books:
Pot Luck: Episodes in the Life of W. Parker Lyon by Ed Ainsworth, 1940
Lucky Baldwin: the Story of an Unconventional Success by C.B. Glasscock, 1933 Oversized (did not fit in folders):
Great Scenics Santa Anita Park, Folio II (14.5” x 10”)
Santa Anita 1990-91 Calendar “The Colors of Racing”
Framed photograph Arcadia Public Library Board of Trustees 1998-2006: John Fung, Jerry Selmer, Meredith Brucker, Betty Rochefort, Marsha Burkhalter Miscellaneous objects:
Circular yellow antenna topper with red lettering displaying Taco Lita since 1967, ca. 2 1/4" x 1". Red old-fashioned fire hat-shaped antenna topper with black lettering displaying Arcadia Fire Department, 2 1/2" x 1 1/16" x 1 1/4".
Plastic key chain. Front says: Celebrating Arcadia's centennial, 1903-2003. 100 years: a time for pride, a time for celebration. Back side lists important telephone numbers for the city of Arcadia. 2 7/8" x 1 7/8".
Track and field medals (3) for Arcadia Civitan Games, 2002. Gold-toned, round, 1 15/16" diameter. Hanging from white ribbon with pin on back.
AYSO pins: AYSO Region 2: Arcadia, Monrovia, Sierra Madre, Duarte. (2) Gold lettering on red background. Pictures stylized head of peacock in blue and five black and white soccer balls. 1 1/16" x 15/16". Pin: Holiday Indoor Soccer Tournament, AYSO Region 2. Gold lettering on yellow background. Pictures red and white soccer ball and sprig of holly. 1" x 15/16". Pin: AYSO Freeway Jam, West San Gabriel Valley, Area C. Gold, black and red lettering on red, white and green background.Depicts green hills, a white and black soccer ball and four white stars. Circular, 1" diameter.
Various pins Celebrating Arcadia's centennial,1903-2003 (2).Blue lettering on beige background. Includes stylized peacock on green and blue background. Rectangular 1 1/2" x 7/8" Arcadia, California, Community of Homes. (4) Red and gold lettering on white background. Features stylized seal with 2 blue peacocks. Shield-shaped, 1" x 1 1/16" Arcadia centennial, 1903-2003, chamber - 1934. Gold lettering on white and red background. Pictures stylized jockey on horse in front of peacock tail. Circular, 7/8" diameter Re-elect John Wuo, Arcadia City Council. Blue and red lettering on white background. Includes stylized peacock in blue and red. Framed in gold. Rectangular, 7/8" x 1 3/16" Arcadia Tournament of Roses 1986. Red and gold lettering on white background. Pictures old-fashioned buggy and red rose. Rectangular, 9/16" x 1 1/16" Winter Wonderland, Arcadia Tournament of Roses '96. Gold lettering on blue and white background. Pictures girl in horse-drawn sleigh and red rose. Circular, 1 1/16" diameter Friends of the Arcadia Public Library. (2) Black lettering on gold background. Includes stylized peacock. Circular, 1" diameter.
Supreme Dairy Farms bottle cap, plastic, circular, 1 5/8" diameter.
Paperweight. (2) City of Arcadia, Community of Homes centennial, 1903-2003. Gold-toned. Includes city's seal. Circular, 2 15/16" diameter with felt backing.
Paperweight. On face: City of Arcadia, Community of Homes, incorporated - 1903. On sides: Re-elect Kovacic to Council. From Gary & Barb. Thank You for Your Help! April 9, 2002. White lettering on black hard plastic. Felt circles at bottom four corners. 3" x 3"
Curved clear glass commemorative: Arcadia centennial 1903-2003. White lettering. Includes depiction of Queen Anne Cottage. 3 15/16" x 5 9/16"
Vinyl record duster. Arcadia Music Mart, Records - Sheet Music - Instruments, Arcadia, Calif. Black lettering on yellow metallic disc attached to fuzzy gray fabric. Includes photo of Bing Crosby's face, his signature, and says Decca Records. Circular, 3 7/16" diameter.
Subjects
Personal collections
Selmer Collection
Selmer, Doris
Selmer, Jerry
Physical Description
12.5 x 11 x 15.5 inch pale blue box
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 138
Shelf Number
H29
Item ID
509AF
Collection
Subject Files
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