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Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow school newspaper

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Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow school newspaper vol. 21 (1972-1973), vol. 27 (1978-1979), vol. 28 (1979-1980), vol. 36 (1987-1988).
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Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow school newspaper vol. 21 (1972-1973), vol. 27 (1978-1979), vol. 28 (1979-1980), vol. 36 (1987-1988).
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Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow school newspaper
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Basement
Box Number
Box 127
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Shelf H12
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440AF
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Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow school newspaper

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Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow school newspaper vol. 21 (1972-1973) (6 copies)
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Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow school newspaper vol. 21 (1972-1973) (6 copies)
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Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow school newspaper
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Basement
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Box 128
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Shelf H12
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441AF
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Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow student newspaper

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Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow student newspaper, bound volumes. Volume 21, 1972-1973; Volume 24, 1974-1975; Volume 25, 1976-1977; Volume 26, 1977-1978. Duplicates in basement in unnumbered boxes.
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Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow student newspaper, bound volumes. Volume 21, 1972-1973; Volume 24, 1974-1975; Volume 25, 1976-1977; Volume 26, 1977-1978. Duplicates in basement in unnumbered boxes.
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Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow student newspaper
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 113A
Shelf Number
Shelf C1
Item ID
425AF
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Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow student newspaper

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Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow student newspaper, bound volumes. Volume 27, 1978-1979; Volume 28, 1979-1980; Volume 29, 1980-1981; Volume 31, 1982-1983; Volume 36, 1987-1988. Duplicates in basement in unnumbered boxes. The following are at the Arcadia Historical Museum: Volume 19, 1970-1971; Vo…
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Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow student newspaper, bound volumes. Volume 27, 1978-1979; Volume 28, 1979-1980; Volume 29, 1980-1981; Volume 31, 1982-1983; Volume 36, 1987-1988. Duplicates in basement in unnumbered boxes. The following are at the Arcadia Historical Museum: Volume 19, 1970-1971; Volume 20, 1971-1972; Volume 21, 1972-1973; Volume 22, 1973-1974; Volume 23, 1974-1975; Volume 24, 1975-1976; Volume 25, 1976-1977; Volume 26, 1977-1978; Volume 27, 1978-1979; Volume 28, 1979-1980; Volume 29, 1980-1981; Volume 30, 1981-1982; Volume 31, 1982-1983; Volume 32, 1983-1984; Volume 33, 1984-1985; Volume 35, 1986-1987; Volume 36, 1987-1988
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Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow student newspaper
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 113B
Shelf Number
Shelf C1
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426AF
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The Arcadian Observer. Official paper of the United States Army Balloon School

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1. The Arcadian Observer. Official paper of the United States Army Balloon School at Arcadia, California. Vol. 1 #1 August 3, 1918 – Vol. 1 #29 February 15, 1919 (Bound) 2. Official Souvenir & Program Balloon School Circus and the Final Edition of The Arcadian Observer, February 22, 1919.
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1. The Arcadian Observer. Official paper of the United States Army Balloon School at Arcadia, California. Vol. 1 #1 August 3, 1918 – Vol. 1 #29 February 15, 1919 (Bound)
2. Official Souvenir & Program Balloon School Circus and the Final Edition of The Arcadian Observer, February 22, 1919.
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The Arcadian Observer. Official paper of the United States Army Balloon School
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 40
Shelf Number
Shelf B5
Item ID
350AF
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The Arcadian Observer. Official paper of the United States Army Balloon School

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1. The Arcadian Observer. Official paper of the United States Army Balloon School at Arcadia, California. (Miscellaneous single issues) Supplement to The Arcadian Observer, September 1918, was gift from Sierra Madre Public Library on March 17, 2004.
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1. The Arcadian Observer. Official paper of the United States Army Balloon School at Arcadia, California. (Miscellaneous single issues) Supplement to The Arcadian Observer, September 1918, was gift from Sierra Madre Public Library on March 17, 2004.
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The Arcadian Observer. Official paper of the United States Army Balloon School
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 41
Shelf Number
Shelf B5
Item ID
351AF
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Arcadia Public Library Building. Application for California Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act Funds

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One complete set of all documents, date 17 July, 1991. Continued in Box 018B
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One complete set of all documents, date 17 July, 1991. Continued in Box 018B
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Arcadia Public Library Building. Application for California Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act Funds
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Basement
Box Number
Box 018A
Shelf Number
Shelf H4
Item ID
460AF
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Arcadia Public Library Building. Application for California Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act Funds

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One complete set of all documents, date 17 July 1991. Cont. from Box 018a
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One complete set of all documents, date 17 July 1991. Cont. from Box 018a
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Arcadia Public Library Building. Application for California Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act Funds
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Basement
Box Number
Box 018B
Shelf Number
Shelf H4
Item ID
461AF
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Arcadia Unified School District.

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Arcadia Unified School District. Governing Board Minutes, 1993-1994. Report for the Arcadia Board of Education by Arcadia Citizens Educational Study Committee. March 12, 1956. Report of the survey of the Public Schools of Arcadia City School District, 1947.
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Arcadia Unified School District. Governing Board Minutes, 1993-1994. Report for the Arcadia Board of Education by Arcadia Citizens Educational Study Committee. March 12, 1956. Report of the survey of the Public Schools of Arcadia City School District, 1947.
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Arcadia Unified School District.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 56
Shelf Number
Shelf C3
Item ID
367AF
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Arcadia Unified School District.

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Arcadia Unified School District. Official Adopted Budget. 1964-65, 1965-66, 1966-67, 1967-68, 1968-69.
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Arcadia Unified School District. Official Adopted Budget. 1964-65, 1965-66, 1966-67, 1967-68, 1968-69.
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Arcadia Unified School District.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 56A
Shelf Number
Shelf C3
Item ID
368AF
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Arcadia Unified School District “Creative Writing” Publication

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Arcadia Unified School District “Creative Writing” Publication. Elementary students: 1963-1968, 1970-1971. Junior High students: 1961-1966, 1971, 1975 Arcadia Unified School District "Imagine" Magazine 2022-2023, Volume 2. Features article about Mark Tuan, international celebrity (musician, perform…
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Arcadia Unified School District “Creative Writing” Publication. Elementary students: 1963-1968, 1970-1971. Junior High students: 1961-1966, 1971, 1975
Arcadia Unified School District "Imagine" Magazine 2022-2023, Volume 2. Features article about Mark Tuan, international celebrity (musician, performer, K-pop star from group GOT7) and former Arcadia High student, and his return to Arcadia High School.
Arcadia Unified School District "Imagine" Magazine 2023-2024, Volume 3. Features article on Arcadia High School senior Naomi Stillitano, chosen as the Rose Queen for the 2024 Tournament of Roses.
"Shipwrecked," a Dana Middle School magazine publication, June 1999.
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Arcadia Unified School District “Creative Writing” Publication
Imagine Magazine
Shipwrecked Magazine
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 81
Shelf Number
Shelf C5
Item ID
387AF
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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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Balloon School

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

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Elementary School Yearbooks Camino Grove Elementary 1988, 1990, 1993, 1997, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006 (2 copies), 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023. Camino Grove Elementary School PTA 1984-1985 Yearbook, PTA 2001-2002 Yearbook.
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Elementary School Yearbooks Camino Grove Elementary 1988, 1990, 1993, 1997, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006 (2 copies), 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023. Camino Grove Elementary School PTA 1984-1985 Yearbook, PTA 2001-2002 Yearbook.
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Elementary School Yearbooks
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5x10.5x12 glossy grey metal edge box
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 94A
Shelf Number
Shelf C6
Item ID
401AF
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Elementary School Yearbooks

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Elementary School Yearbooks Highland Oaks Elementary 2005, 2006. Holly Avenue Elementary 1999, 2004, 2010 Hugo Reid Elementary 2014. Barnhart School 2005-2006, 2006-2007.
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Elementary School Yearbooks Highland Oaks Elementary 2005, 2006. Holly Avenue Elementary 1999, 2004, 2010 Hugo Reid Elementary 2014. Barnhart School 2005-2006, 2006-2007.
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Elementary School Yearbooks
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5x10.5x12 glossy grey metal edge box
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 94B
Shelf Number
Shelf C6
Item ID
510AF
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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office

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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office. Acquired 2009. Arcadia H S Band Trip to Washington DC 1957 Arcadia-Monrovia Cab Co. 1954-56 SGV Cab Co Arcadia Publishing Co. Child Care at 12 and 16 W. Huntington Arcadia Small Animal Hospital - Lee H. Darrow Arcadia Wash E Branch U…
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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office. Acquired 2009. Arcadia H S Band Trip to Washington DC 1957 Arcadia-Monrovia Cab Co. 1954-56 SGV Cab Co Arcadia Publishing Co. Child Care at 12 and 16 W. Huntington Arcadia Small Animal Hospital - Lee H. Darrow Arcadia Wash E Branch US Army C/E Relocation Agreement Bicentennial Commission 1976 Census 1970 City Council Newsletter Jan 1984-85 City Parks: Eisenhower Park, Golden West Park, Fairview Av. Original Discussions Concerning CRA (Chicago Park) C R A Hearings (Arcadia Redevelopment Agency, Proposed Redevelopment Plan for Central Redevelopment Project, July 1973) CRA-Newspaper Clippings CRA-Correspondence from Citizens Detective Agency Mildred E. Carr 1150 W. Colorado Bl. EATONS (OLD) 1150 W. Colorado Bl. Eaton Property (Proposed Townhouse Development) 1130-1150 Colorado Eaton Property Residential & Commercial Old Thrifty Site Robert Donaldson (65 E. Huntington Dr.) First & Huntington (Thrifty Drug Store) (55, 59, 65 E. Huntington Dr). Hare Krishna Hare Krishna (News clipping testimony) Completed 6/30/1980 (2 folders)
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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 106A
Shelf Number
Shelf H24
Item ID
415AF
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Subject Files
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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office

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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office. Acquired 2009. Land Purchase – Duarte & Santa Anita De Lance P B Library Board (Book) – The Last Temptation of Christ Newcastle Park – 143 W. Colorado Blvd. Old Library Use (1st & Wheeler) Agreement Pacific Telephone Co. C 609 Park (A…
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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office. Acquired 2009. Land Purchase – Duarte & Santa Anita De Lance P B Library Board (Book) – The Last Temptation of Christ Newcastle Park – 143 W. Colorado Blvd. Old Library Use (1st & Wheeler) Agreement Pacific Telephone Co. C 609 Park (Acquisition) 302 S. 2nd Av. Park – Sixth & Longden Avenues Private Investigator Sheehan, Earl Sunday Racing Sunday Racing: Newspaper Clipping Poll Results Sunday Racing: Pro and Con Correspondence Scientology (J. Michael Smith) Solicitation – Polk Co. City Directory Stables Tax Reform Committee (see also “Jarvis Initiative 6-6-78” file) Jarvis Initiative 6-6-78 Proposition “13” (see also “Tax Reform Committee” file) Unification Church (Moonies) Westerner Motel
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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 106B
Shelf Number
Shelf H24
Item ID
416AF
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Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese

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1. Horses replaced by houses at Santa Anita. Arcadia Tribune March 26, 1942. 2. Evacuation base rising at track. Arcadia Tribune March 26, 1942. 3. Santa Anita Race Track now converted. Arcadia Tribune April 8, 1942. 4. The above view of the 40 acre parking lot. news clip, n.d. circa 19…
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1. Horses replaced by houses at Santa Anita. Arcadia Tribune March 26, 1942.
2. Evacuation base rising at track. Arcadia Tribune March 26, 1942.
3. Santa Anita Race Track now converted. Arcadia Tribune April 8, 1942.
4. The above view of the 40 acre parking lot. news clip, n.d. circa 1942.
5. Santa Anita Race Track opens its gates as temporary assembly. news clip, n.d. circa 1942.
6. Huntington Drive closing denied. Arcadia Tribune April 2, 1942.
7. We Wish to bring to your attention. Handwritten letter to the War Department to correct sewage problem at Center and its reply.
8. Birthright of Barbed Wire. re: book by that title.
9. Barricade lifted on Huntington. Arcadia Tribune October 29, 1942.
10. Nisei question. Los Angeles Times April 2, 1967.
11. Nisei evacuation brides. Los Angeles Times May 17, 1967.
12. They're off and running. Los Angeles Times December 26, 1974.
13. Another example of emergency wartime. History of the Los Angeles District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, p.13
14. She gets a diploma at 86. Los Angeles Times June 18, 1976.
15. Dismal memories rekindled - Fashion Park: WWII campsite. Arcadia Tribune, June 2, 1974, p. A1.
16. Camp Santa Anita. San Gabriel Valley Tribune. April 17, 1977.
17. Information sheet giving data on Center newspaper and location of Center records.
18. Famed track has infamous past. Arcadia Tribune. March 26, 1978.
19. Selected bibliography of Japanese Relocation on the West Coast WWII 1942-1945, made at the time of display of National Archives photos in April of 1979.
20. Santa Anita Pacemaker. Photocopy of part of the front page of newspaper for the Center. June 9, 1942.
21. Study of relocation centers for Japanese during WWII completed by Raymond Okamura in 1980. (30 page report sent to Arcadia Public Library December 14, 1981 in response to query by P. McAdam.)
22. Pacific Citizen December 19-26, 1980. Maps and descriptions of the 14 Assembly Centers in California during WWII.
23. Photos on display. Highlander newsclip with photo. April 11, 1979.
24. News release March 9, 1979 about exhibit at Arcadia Public Library.
25. Constitution drawn up by evacuees shortly after establishment of Center. San Gabriel Valley Tribune April 17, 1977.
26. Copy of Executive Order 9066 from CFR Title 3, The President 1938-1943 Compilation.
27. Reparations awaken painful recollections. Los Angeles Times, part IX, p.1 August 18, 1988
28. "The decision to evacuate the Japanese from the West Coast." Greenfield, Kent Roberts, COMMMAND DECISIONS, chapter 4.
29. "The relocation of the Japanese." Bean, Walton. CALIFORNIA: AN INTERPRETIVE HISTORY, 2nd ed. p. 430-438.
30. "Wartime problems." Rolle, Andrew F. CALIFORNIA: A HISTORY. 3rd ed, p.521-524.
31. Fifty years ago, racing went to war, too. THE RACING TIMES, p. 1. December 7, 1991.
32. Best bet: American Friends Service Committee found drawer of documents. Los Angeles Times May 9, 1993.
33. Friends Journal (Quaker Thought and Life Today) November 1992.
34. An Interrupted Heritage. Book review of STUBBORN TWIG by Laura Kessler. Three generations in the life of a Japanese American family. Los Angeles Times January 9, 1994, p.4.
35. Folder of copies of photos of life at the Camp; description of photos provided by National Archives (includes photographer's name and date.)
36. Instructions to all persons of Japanese ancestry. Copy of poster regarding evacuation.
37. "Internment of Japanese Americans." Documents from the National Archives produced by the Education Branch.
38. Photo of plaque at Santa Anita Park recognizing the Park's use as an Assembly Center for the Japanese during WWII. Taken August 2002.
39. Stitches in time, Quilt tells story of 'Life behind Barbed Wire'. Michi Murayama of Alhambra made a full-size memory quilt documenting the experience of her and her families' incarceration in the Santa Anita Assembly Hall and the Jerome Location Center in Arkansas. Pasadena Star News June 30, 2001, p. D1.
40. Photcopies and descriptions of photographs taken by Clem Albers at the Santa Anita Assembly Center, 1942. From the War Relocation Authority, Midland Savings Bldg., Denver, Colorado.
41. Correspondence from Bronslaw Kielbasa to Arcadia Public Library dated September 1, 1998 with "Report on Civilian Detention Camp Tuna Canyon, Tujunga, California, May 28, 1942." (Declassified information from the General Records of State Department.)
42. Postcard about a book signing at Vroman's in Pasadena for "The Evacuation Diary of Hatsuye Egami" by Claire Gorfinkel. (Tulare Assembly Center, California)
43. Rising Sons, Remembering America's forgotten wartime casualties - Prisoners of race by Jana J. Monji. Pasadena Weekly, February 13, 2003, p.14.
44. Racing plant will shelter enemy aliens - stables being turned into quarters for evacuees. The Pasadena Post, March 23, 1942.
45. Army closes highway near evacuee camp - portion of Huntington Drive barricaded indefinitely. The Pasadena Post, May 15, 1942.
46. "Santa Anita Track Opens Gates as Temporary Assembly Station for Japanese." News clipping of large photograph with caption. Accompanying story not available. No date. Circa 1942.
47. "Santa Anita gates open to 1000 Japs: evacuees from San Pedro and Long Beach find well-prepared plant for assembly," Los Angeles Times, April 4, 1942.
48. "Charges filed against Japs: Santa Anita internees accused of violating reception center rules, " Los Angeles Times, June 25, 1942.
49. "Behind the line with Dick Hyland," column with biography of Michael Henry Fidelis Mahoney, who for the last four months has been the assistant personnel relations officer at the Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese. Los Angeles Times, June 30, 1942.
50. "Health peril meeting set: Arcadia seeks action on sewage condition at Santa Anita Jap Camp," Los Angeles Times, July 13, 1942.
51. "Jap evacuation work criticized: Leland Ford calls it social experiment and hits lack of guards, " Los Angeles Times, July 19, 1942.
52. "Japanese to start moving from Santa Anita Wednesday," Los Angeles Times, August 22, 1942.
53. "Thousand Japanese to leave Santa Anita over week-end," Los Angeles Times, September 19, 1942.
54. "More Japs leave Arcadia: transfer of 500 to Arkansas cuts camp population under 8000," Los Angeles Times, September 26, 1942.
55. "Army will move 5000 Japs by end of week," Los Angeles Times, April 1, 1942.
56. "Aliens jam Santa Anita: thousand Japanese moved from harbor by trains and autos," Los Angeles Times, April 6, 1942.
57. "Bay City Japs en route here: evacuees to bring total at Santa Anita to 3150; many await transfer," Los Angeles Times, April 7, 1942.
58. "Center gets 1246 Japs from south: contingent arriving on four special trains swells population at Santa Anita to 4353," Los Angeles Times, April 9, 1942.
59. "More awaiting Santa Anita trip: Downey and Lawndale Japanese must be evacuated by Tuesday," Los Angeles Times, April 11, 1942.
60. "Japs leave Downey and Lawndale tomorrow: army officials will move 2500 by auto and bus to Santa Anita," Los Angeles Times, April 12, 1942.
61. "More Japanese leaving today: Downey and Lawndale exodus scheduled to be completed tomorrow," Los Angeles Times, April 13, 1942.
62. "Japs in two more city areas ordered out: April 29 set as deadline, number told to leave Los Angeles since Saturday now 5000," Los Angeles Times, April 20, 1942.
63. "New Japanese exodus from coast ordered: latest evacuation decree will affect nearly 13,000 , including 5950 in southland area," Los Angeles Times, April 22, 1942.
64. "Japs to get final orders: instruction for mass evacuation May 1 will be given over week-end," Los Angeles Times, April 23, 1942.
65. "Japs register for removals: hundreds line up at two control stations under Army's orders," Los Angeles Times, April 26, 1942.
66. "New batch of Japanese ouster orders announced: thousands more to depart for Santa Anita and Tulare Reception Centers next Thursday," Los Angeles Times, May 1, 1942.
67. "Army orders removal of 2100 more Japanese: heads of families in two sections of city must register tomorrow and Tuesday," Los Angeles Times, May 3, 1942.
68. "Downtown Japs register: two churches utilized for signing of 2100 more for evacuation," Los Angeles Times, May 5, 1942.
69. "Japs will go to Pomona Fairgrounds camp: more aliens told to move, new evacuation orders will take half of Nipponese from coast," Los Angeles Times, May 6, 1942.
70. "Population of Santa Anita Japanese Center now 13,000: another contingent arrives as settlement at Pomona prepares to receive first group of evacuees tomorrow," Los Angeles Times, May 7, 1942.
71. "Army moves 793 from Little Tokyo: Japs centered at Santa Anita with second batch of 548 sent directly to Manzanar," Los Angeles Times, May 9, 1942.
72. "Japs gambling charges filed: complaints against 10 arrested in raid on Santa Anita issued," Los Angeles Times, May 26, 1942.
73. "Santa Anita Center officials defended: noted citizens familiar with conditions deny Japanese evacuees are kept underfed," Los Angeles Times, May 31, 1942.
74. Letters to The Times -- Feeding of Japanese, by Mrs. C.B.S., Arcadia. Los Angeles Times, June 3, 1942.
75. "Santa Anita Japs end sit-down: work on project resumed by 800," Los Angeles Times, June 18, 1942.
76. "Japanese-Chinese wedding deferred: girl didn't want mate to live at Santa Anita," Los Angeles Times, July 11, 1942.
77. "American-born Jap wants to enter war poster contest," Los Angeles Times, July 12, 1942.
78. "Wipe-out of Santa Anita Race Track assessment refused: appeal to board says Turf Club put out of business by Federal use of plant as Jap Assembly Center," Los Angeles Times, July 25, 1942.
79. "Santa Anita liquor smuggling plot charged as four booked: two stewards, chef and cook accused of scheme to take in whisky for sale to Japanese," Los Angeles Times, August 8, 1942.
80. "Troops quell Jap riot of 2000 at Santa Anita," Los Angeles Times, August 8, 1942.
81. "Fire sweeps roof at Santa Anita: blaze controlled by Jap-manned force," Los Angeles Times, August 25, 1942.
82. "Santa Anita Japs will be moved: three thousand will leave for Colorado Relocation Center," Los Angeles Times, September 15, 1942.
83. "Rigid Manzanar control sought: Leland Ford warns 'Socialistic experiment' will cause more trouble," Los Angeles Times, December 11, 1942.
84. "Remembering Pearl Harbor--differently," Los Angeles Times, April 4, 1972.
85. "L.A. Then and Now: Racetrack had part in dark chapter of history," by Alison Bell, Los Angeles Times, November 8, 2009, p. A44.
86. Bacon Sakatani: Valley man shares internment experience. The Weekly Star, October 14, 2010. Although Sakatani's family was sent to Pomona Fairgrounds temporarily, then to Heart Mountain Relocation Center in Wyoming, Santa Anita Race Track in Arcadia is mentioned.
87. Application for registration of historical landmark # 934, the temporary detention camps for Japanese Americans, in the counties of Fresno, Inyo, Los Angeles, Merced, Monterey, Sacramento, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Stanislaus, Tulare, and Yuba. May 13, 1980.
88. Plaque at Santa Anita Goes Unnoticed. A plaque dedicated to the Japanese Americans who were "processed" at Santa Anita Park was erected in May, with little fanfare. Arcadia Weekly, p. 1, 22, December 13, 2001.
89. Executive Order 9066 was signed 75 years ago today. The other date of infamy. by Stephanie K. Baer, Pasadena Star News, February 19, 2017. Retrieved from Pasadenastarnews.com on February 21, 2017.
90. Internees reunite: Japanese-Americans detained at Santa Anita Park before being shipped to camps share photos, memories and friendship at 75th anniversary event in Little Tokyo. Pasadena Star News, April 16, 2017.
91. Transcription of interview with Mrs. Murayama, October 1998. She spoke of her incarceration at Santa Anita Assembly Center, living in horse stables and army-type barracks. Oral history. See PDF in K: drive.
92. Documentary to Share Citizens' Stories, Memories. Pasadena Star News, March 6, 2023. Effort to document Japanese American encampments at the Santa Anita Race Track in Arcadia, the Fairplex in Pomona and ten other temporary California detention centers. Three detainees now in their nineties (Bacon Sakatani, Mike Hatchimonji and Ted Hamachi) share their memories with writer Sharon Yamato, photojournalist Stan Honda and historian Brian Niiya. The goal of the project, is to create a website that compares how sites look today with how they looked in 1942, as well as how the public can find the centers.
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Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese
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School Board

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1. Administrative guide. 92 pg. guide from the 1950s. 2. AUSD Public Hearing and Adoption of 1990-91 budget. June 25, 1990.
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1. Administrative guide. 92 pg. guide from the 1950s.
2. AUSD Public Hearing and Adoption of 1990-91 budget. June 25, 1990.
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School Board
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207AF
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School Board - Board Highlights (1988-)

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