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1. "Famous Santa Anita Rancho." News clip, October 10, 1914. Original in archives. 2. "The building of an ideal California rancho." Out West, May/June, 1914. 3. "Anoakia - where no harm shall..." Pasadena Daily News, circa 1915? 4. "The art of Maynard Dixon." International Studio, May, 1915…
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1. "Famous Santa Anita Rancho." News clip, October 10, 1914. Original in archives.
2. "The building of an ideal California rancho." Out West, May/June, 1914.
3. "Anoakia - where no harm shall..." Pasadena Daily News, circa 1915?
4. "The art of Maynard Dixon." International Studio, May, 1915.
5. "Anoakia, home of Anita Baldwin." News clip, August 3, 1934.
6. Santa Anita Rancho. Anoakia Breeding Farm Private Catalogue, 1916. Black cover. Two copies in Archives.
7. Santa Anita Rancho Los Angeles County California Anita M. Baldwin. Original brochure (black cover with red Maltese cross) describing the animals and crops on Santa Anita Rancho. Photocopy of descriptive brochure.
8. First annual sale of registered hogs. October 24, 1916. Original is missing from Archives since August 1987.
9. "Fabulous estate converted into a school." Pasadena Star News, July 18, 1954.
10. Anoakia - name. Handwritten card giving one opinion.
11. "Anoakia property." News clip, January 19, 1975.
12. Environmental impact report of development of property (DRAFT). November, 1975. 135+ pages.
13. "Anoakia annexation." News clip, January 23, 1975.
14. "Anita Baldwin's Arcadia estate." San Gabriel Valley Tribune, July 11, 1976.
15. Rancho Village. Dinner-dance program given at Anoakia in 1975. Excellent floor plan and room description. Two copies.
16. "Mundy mail." Arcadia Tribune, January 15, 1976.
17. "Association to race." Arcadia Tribune, January 22, 1976.
18. "Estate transformed to girl's school." Arcadia Tribune, September 4, 1941. Photocopy.
19. Anoakia inventory. 1916. Copied from original at Huntington Library.
20. Anoakia kennels. Letterhead, 1917.
21. Anoakia stationery. Letterhead, 1921.
22. Anita Baldwin purchases plants from the New York State Building at the Panama Pacific Exposition. San Francisco, 1915.
23. 23a. Anoakia background. Spring, circa 1977. 23b. Anoakia Background, March 1, 1977, slight revision from 23a. 23c. Letter to Arcadia Historical Society from Lowry B. McCaslin January 19, 1977, with accompanying letter dated December 22, 1976 to the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, item 23d.
24. "Anoakia: a quiet place 'where no harm shall befall'." Arcadia Tribune, July 6, 1978.
25. "For all time." News photo of the Daughters of the American Revolution placing a historical marker. Arcadia Tribune, May 27, 1979.
26. "Telegram adds another chapter to Baldwin saga." Arcadia Tribune, August 26, 1979.
27. "Stately homes of California II: Anoakia," by Porter Garnett. Sunset Magazine, January 1914.
28. "Will follow Italian types." Los Angeles Times, September 26, 1912, pt. 5, p. 26.
29. "Unique among homes of America's rich." Los Angeles Times, September 21, 1913, pt. II, p. 7.
30. Anoakia - Tiffany Catalog (light fixtures). No date. Copied from original owned by Lowry McCaslin, owner of Anoakia, 1991.
31. Interview with secretary of Mr. Lowry McCaslin, owner of Anoakia beginning circa 1942. See also Oral History folder, item #8.
32. "Report on the Anoakia property and mansion and its historical significance." Memorandum from Community Development Administrator Donna Butler to the Arcadia Mayor and City Council. December 6, 1994.
33. Minutes of the Arcadia City Council, December 6, 1994. Approval of staff communication with owner Lowry McCaslin regarding the condition and historical significance of the Anoakia property.
34. Letter to Lowry B. McCaslin, McCaslin Properties, February 21, 1995. City of Arcadia Development Services Department requested that a video and related photographs of Anoakia be included in the City's historical records.
35. Obituary of Lowry B. McCaslin, owner of Anoakia since the 1940s. Los Angeles Times, August 11, 1995.
36. "Plans for development force school from idyllic campus." Los Angeles Times (Home Edition), June 28, 1990 (on-line).
37. Note - For information regarding Arthur B. Benton, Architect for Anoakia, see also Architects (Benton, Arthur B.) folder.
38. Correspondence from Mark McCaslin to Arcadia City Council re: Anoakia property, dated June 13, 1996 and July 10, 1996.
39. Program. Senior Ring Ceremony. Anoakia Hall. April 18, 1968.
40. "The West on walls: Maynard Dixon and the McClaughry Murals," California State Library Foundation Bulletin. Summer 1998. several articles about Maynard Dixon murals being placed in the State Library.
41. Arcadia City Planning Commission meeting minutes November 9, 1999 regarding the Anoakia estate.
42. Anoakia Residential Planned Development - Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR), C.U.P. 99-004 and Vesting Tentative Map 52745. Staff Report for the Arcadia City Planning Commission prepared by the Development Services Department, November 9, 1999.
43. Consideration of Final Map No. 52745 for the Anoakia Residential Planned Development Project at 701 West Foothill Boulevard. Staff Report to Mayor and City Council prepared by the Development Services Department. August 15, 2000.
44. Two pages from Sotheby's Auction Catalog showing Tiffany light fixtures and hanging light from Anoakia. March 10, 2005 catalog pp. 94-95.
45. Sotheby's 20th Century Decorative Arts catalog (in color), New York, March 10, 2005. See pages 94-95 for Tiffany light fixtures from Anita Baldwin's Anoakia estate.
46. Color printout of a 1978 photograph, taken by Sandy Snider in 1978, of the fountain with dragon, originally located at Anoakia estate. Dragon was stolen, but fountain base (bowl) currently located at Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage.
47. Wine Tasting at Anoakia, September 26, 1986. Copy of invitation from Friends of the Arcadia Public Library, description of various rooms inside Anoakia Mansion located at 758 Anoakia Lane, hand drawn map, Arcadia Library Association Wine Tasting Notes.
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Anoakia
Physical Description
2 folders
Item ID
8AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Start Date
1912
End Date
1921
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Anoakia, 715 North Baldwin Avenue. Site Plan 1912-1921
Start Date
1912
End Date
1921
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Anoakia, 715 North Baldwin Avenue. Site Plan 1912-1921
Subjects
Anoakia.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 65
Shelf Number
Shelf E6
Item ID
379AF
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Subject Files
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Anoakia Mansion (Anita Baldwin's Home)

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Anoakia Mansion (Anita Baldwin’s home) 701 W. Foothill Blvd, Arcadia, CA. Located at Foothill Blvd at Baldwin Ave., later became 78 Anoakia School (1941-1989)-permits (building, plumbing), correspondence, zoning from 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1980s.
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Anoakia Mansion (Anita Baldwin’s home) 701 W. Foothill Blvd, Arcadia, CA. Located at Foothill Blvd at Baldwin Ave., later became 78 Anoakia School (1941-1989)-permits (building, plumbing), correspondence, zoning from 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1980s.
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Anoakia Mansion (Anita Baldwin's Home)
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 129
Shelf Number
Shelf H6
Item ID
442AF
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Subject Files
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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).
Subjects
Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow school newspaper
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 127
Shelf Number
Shelf H12
Item ID
440AF
Collection
Subject Files
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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
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 128
Shelf Number
Shelf H12
Item ID
441AF
Collection
Subject Files
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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.
Subjects
Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow student newspaper
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 113A
Shelf Number
Shelf C1
Item ID
425AF
Collection
Subject Files
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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
Item ID
426AF
Collection
Subject Files
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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.
Subjects
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
Collection
Subject Files
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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.
Subjects
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
Collection
Subject Files
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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.
Subjects
Arcadia Unified School District.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 56
Shelf Number
Shelf C3
Item ID
367AF
Collection
Subject Files
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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.
Subjects
Arcadia Unified School District.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 56A
Shelf Number
Shelf C3
Item ID
368AF
Collection
Subject Files
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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.
Subjects
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
Collection
Subject Files
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Archives of the Santa Anita Highlands Garden Club.

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Archives of the Santa Anita Highlands Garden Club. Membership Directories, 1961-1998 Newsletters, 1976-1995 (Incomplete) Bylaws and Constitution
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Archives of the Santa Anita Highlands Garden Club. Membership Directories, 1961-1998 Newsletters, 1976-1995 (Incomplete) Bylaws and Constitution
Subjects
Archives of the Santa Anita Highlands Garden Club.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 63
Shelf Number
Shelf C4
Item ID
377AF
Collection
Subject Files
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1. "Colonel Anita Baldwin." Arcadia Observer, September 1918, page 7. 2. "Notice of 35th reunion of Balloon Corp veterans." News clip, circa 1953. 3. List of Los Angeles Times articles on Anita Baldwin. Gift to library, 1975. 4. Photo of Anita Baldwin's private car, 1914. 5. Madame Anita Baldw…
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1. "Colonel Anita Baldwin." Arcadia Observer, September 1918, page 7.
2. "Notice of 35th reunion of Balloon Corp veterans." News clip, circa 1953.
3. List of Los Angeles Times articles on Anita Baldwin. Gift to library, 1975.
4. Photo of Anita Baldwin's private car, 1914.
5. Madame Anita Baldwin. Copy of citation given Anita Baldwin, circa 1918-1919?.
6. "50 years ago today - July 1913." News clip about divorce from McClaughry, July 1963.
7. Anita Baldwin McClaughry and Maynard Dixon. Copies from Burnside, Wesley. "Maynard Dixon". 759.13 D.
8. Whereas: during the course of WWI. Copy of citation for Anita Baldwin.
9. "Earlier Days." Los Angeles Times article about Anita Baldwin's railroad car use in 1923, January, 1973.
10. "Mrs. Anita Baldwin to leave U.S." Arcadia News, August 12, 1932.
11. "Mrs. Baldwin finds terror amid repose." Los Angeles Times, February 11, 1934, Par III, page 1.
12. "My recollections of Anita Baldwin" by Claire Charles. Two copies of a three page reminiscence.
13. "Anita Baldwin funeral due." Pasadena Star News, October 25, 1939.
14. "Mrs. Baldwin in breakdown." Los Angeles Times, January 15, 1929, Part II, page 1.
15. Anita Baldwin funeral rites." Arcadia Tribune, October 26, 1939, page 1.
16. Photo of Anita Baldwin's private railroad car.
17. Union Pacific Railroad Company letter about Anita Baldwin's private railroad car.
18. "Baldwin mementos on exhibit." Arcadia Advertiser, January 28, 1970.
19. Article on Anita Baldwin written by Larry Oxenham in 1976. Includes Arcadia Tribune clippings of four articles.
20. "The piano once played by Anita Baldwin." News clip, circa 1968.
21. "Death takes Anita Baldwin." copied from Santa Anita Inc., scrapbook #3. October 1, 1939 and June 1, 1940.
22. "Anita M. Baldwin succumbs." "Anita Baldwin Funeral Set: children and friends take noted woman's body to San Francisco," Los Angeles Times, october 26, 1939. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita scrapbook #3. October 1, 1939 and June 1940.
23. California composers - biographical notes. Copied at Huntington Library, May 5, 1978.
24. Compositions by Anita Baldwin. Typed list, Arcadia Public Library, May 1978. 24 A) Letter regarding Arboretum holdings of music by Anita Baldwin, June 7, 1978.
25. "Mrs. Baldwin tears down Tallac Hotel." Sacramento Union, September 4, 1916.
26. "California poppy is used as trophy design." Pasadena Star News, April 5, 1916.
27. "Some dazzling gems." San Francisco Wasp, August 20, 1915.
28. "My Prayer." Copy of poem from Huntington Library. Received May 1978.
29. "To Dad." Copy of poem from Huntington Library, May 7, 1909.
30. Design of Maltese Cross pin by Shreve and Company.
31. Articles referring to Anita Baldwin's participation in Pasadena Tournament of Roses parade and benefits: 31 A) "Gorgeous is pageant of flowers." Pasadena Star News, January 1, 1916. 31 B) "Awards are given to floats." Pasadena Star News, January 1, 1916. 31 C) "The work for big event." Pasadena Star News, February 17, 1916. 31 D) "10,000 throng to greet fiesta at Pasadena." Los Angeles Tribune, February 22, 1916. 31 E) "Pasadena offers big attraction." La Habra Valley Progress, February 18, 1916. 31 F) "Pasadena Tournament of Roses January 1st." Visalia, CA, December 29, 1914.
32. "Baldwin heir sued." News clip, March 21, 1915.
33. "Anita Baldwin's a successful composer." Santa Ana Register, August 25, 1915.
34. "Mrs. Baldwin to build hotel and home at lake." Placerville, CA Republican, August 20, 1916.
35. " 'Omar, the Tentmaker,' play of fine artistry." News clip, September 1, 1915.
36. "Dogs more constant than men, says Anita Baldwin." San Francisco Chronicle, April 27, 1916.
37. " 'White Knight' to compete again in England." San Francisco Bulletin, May 6, 1916.
38. Correspondence relating to a pageant being done by the Dominican Convent School to music by Anita Baldwin, March 3, 1932.
39. Los Angeles County Hall of Records entry of transaction of E.J. Baldwin selling land on which stonehouse is situated (present day 58 W. Granview) to Anita Baldwin.
40. "Sierra Madre Historic Bell evokes school days of bygone era." Sierra Madre Sentinel, September 30, 1978.
41. "Will clears mystery of a tragic canvas." Los Angeles Times, August 29, 1915.
42. Colonel Charles Hoffman pamphlet keepsake, 1972.
43. "The Pantophagist", a cookbook by Anita Baldwin, circa 1933. Citizen News Company copy.
44. "The Palatists Book of Cookery" with a foreword by Mrs. Anita Baldwin, circa 1933. Assistance League of Southern California.
45. "Threatens Mrs. Anita Baldwin." News clip, July 13, 1918.
46. Anita's railroad car - its history after Anita.
47. "Mrs. Baldwin pledges scrap." Los Angeles Times, December 21, 1928, page 12.
48. "Hostess of tennis star leaves bed." Los Angeles times, January 16, 1929, Part II, page 12.
49. "Anita Baldwin undecided." Los Angeles Times, January 28, 1929, Part II, page 1.
50. "Baldwins plan trip to Europe." Los Angeles Times, March 6, 1929, Part I, page 24.
51. "Mrs. Baldwin returns home." Los Angeles Times, June 20, 1929, Part II, page 1.
52. "Park receives name urged by Anita Baldwin." Los Angeles Times, January 27, 1936, Part II, page 5.
53. "Annexation fight rages." Los Angeles times, March 5, 1936, Part II, page 10.
54. "High school site picked." Los Angeles Times, March 24, 1936, Part II, page 1. Part of Anita Baldwin Estate.
55. "Mrs. Baldwin starts trip." Los Angeles Times, March 9, 1929, Part I, page 2.
56. Starr, Kevin, "Painterly Poet, Poetic Painter." California Historical Quarterly, Winter 1977-78, pages 290-299.
57. "Anita Baldwin funeral due." Pasadena Star News, October 25, 1939.
58. "Death takes Anita Baldwin." Los Angeles Times, October 25, 1939.
59. "The Western Humanitarian," Volume 1, Number 1, July 1921.
60. Last Will and Testament of Anita Baldwin dated September 1, 1939.
61. "McClaughry asks for his children. Every allegation of Baldwin's daughter is denied." San Jose Mercury, July 10, 1913.
62. Statement of $14.00 interest due G.W. Grandy, Monrovia California on $400 note of Anita Baldwin dated March 30, 1923. Statement dated September 20, 1925.
63. "Mrs. Baldwin charges plot." Los Angeles Times, April 17, 1920, Part II, page 1.
64. "For service to babies (re: hospital)." Los Angeles Times, April 17, 1920.
65. "Huge value set on Baldwin land." Pasadena Star News, July 28, 1933.
66. "Rey El Santa Anita is dead." Los Angeles Times, July 2, 1919.
67. "For service to babies: First unit of $250,000 Anita Baldwin Hospital to be built here at once." Los Angeles Daily Times, March 21, 1920, Part II.
68. "New hospital for children: Mrs. Anita Baldwin to provide building fund." Los Angeles Daily Times, February 15, 1920.
69. 'Anita Baldwin' chapter from "The California Plutarch", Volume 1. Compiled and edited by John Steven McGroaty. J.R. Finnell, 1935. Copied from original at Glendora Public Library.
70. Copy of front page of The Western Humanitarian July 1921 featuring a photo Anita Baldwin.
71. Anita Baldwin's Peacock Brooch." As reported by Joseph R. King to Sandy Snider of the Arboretum, April 2002. History of the brooch and copy of photo of Anita wearing the brooch.
72. "Anita Baldwin artifacts to be donated to Los Angeles County Arboretum." Announcement from the office of Supervisor Mike Antonovich. January 29, 2003.
73. Inventory of items in Anita Baldwin Collection housed at the Huntington Library, San Marino. Received from the Huntington Library, March 2003. Updated list of Anita M. Baldwin Collection inventory at Huntington Library, received August 2018, from Margaux Viera.
74. Anita Baldwin Under Guard in San Rafael. circa August 1938. Newspaper article copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936 - January 1, 1939, Arcadia Historical Society.
75. Mrs. McClaughry changes name, now known as Anita Baldwin. Lucky Baldwin's daughter, heiress to $10,000,000 announces policy. San Francisco Chronicle, January 2, 1915.
76. Mrs. Baldwin to move. Lucky Baldwin's daughter going to Boston to enter son in Harvard. New York Times, November 15, 1922.
77. "Santa Anita Rancho offered government: troops of entire west may mobilize here for war training." Los Angeles Times, May 7, 1917. Anita M. Baldwin has offered the grounds of the Santa Anita Racing Association and the 1500 acres of land adjacent to the War Department.
78. Revisiting Anita M. Baldwin: descendant of Lucky Baldwin's daughter receives her journal, other personal items more than 70 years after her death. By Brenda Gazzar. Pasadena Star News, posted April 21, 2012 at www.pasadenastarnews.com. Retrieved on April 28, 2012.
79. Cover of the sheet music for Omar the Tent Maker, the Persian Love Play by Richard Walton Tully, selections from the music by Anita M. Baldwin. Print outs of scanned images. Sheet music not included.
80. Arcadia accorded survey permission for Baldwin roads (major highways), step toward regional plan realization is allowed by Mrs. Anita Baldwin. Pasadena Star News, February 7, 1929.
81. Six part story about Anita Baldwin and her Anoakia mansion, entitled "The Fall of the House of Baldwin," by Galen Patterson. Part 1: An introduction to an iconic family, Arcadia Weekly, January 10, 2019. Part 2: Anoakia's lifespan, Arcadia Weekly, January 17, 2019. Part 3: What happened to the Jinks Room murals? Arcadia Weekly, January 24, 2019. Part 4: Other artifacts. Arcadia Weekly, January 31, 2019. Part 5: The Pantophagist, Arcadia Weekly, February 7, 2019. Part 6: The legacy, Arcadia Weekly, February 14, 2019.
82. One of California's Big Hearted Women. Anita M. Baldwin Hospital for Babies was started by Anita Baldwin as a philanthropic enterprise. Zelzah, California Tribune, August 6, 1920. Today the Anita M. Baldwin Hospital for Babies has becaome Eisner Health. Its 2018 Impact Summary is contained in this folder.
83. Original recipes by Anita M. Baldwin for Baked Oysters Anoakia, Neige Blanche Anoakia, Domestic Duck Anoakia. These recipes were distributed at the Arcadia Historical Society and Arcadia Public Library program Anita Baldwin: an Unconventional Woman in March 2019.
84. Three articles about Anita Baldwin's floats in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade: Spoil of Thousand Gardens Crowns Silver Jubilee of Roses. Leaden Skies Lit By Magic Touch of Flora's Fingers. Photo and caption of Mrs. Anita Baldwin McClaughry's peacock float which took three first prizes. Los Angeles Times, January 2, 1914. All Southern California Shares with Pasadena Triumph of Her Greatest Day. Cut glass trophy awarded by J. J. Sommans for most beautiful entry in parade to Mrs. Anita Baldwin McClaughry. Prizes awarded by Shrive & Co. for best decorated two-passenger automobile with roses predominating to Mrs. Anita Baldwin McClaughry. Los Angeles Daily Times, January 2, 1914. Yesteryear in the Times: 35 years ago January 2, 1915. A special prize was awarded the entry of Mrs. Anita Baldwin McClaughry, which was a dove made of 5000 white roses. Queen Dextra McClaughrey rode in an entry termed "Ye Fairy of Ye Oak." Los Angeles Times, January 2, 1950. All 3 articles retrieved from Proquest Historical Newspapers on October 14, 2019.
85. Married her second cousin. Lucky Baldwin's daughter Anita mated against his wishes (Anita Baldwin marries her second cousin George W. Baldwin). Los Angeles Times, March 22, 1892. Divorced in twelve hours. Lucky Baldwin's daughter ends the romance of eight years ago (Anita Baldwin divorces George Baldwin). Los Angeles Times, October 8, 1900.
86. 36 Horses Given to Government by Anita M. Baldwin. New York Times, August 14, 1923.
87. 1910 U.S. Census showing Hull McClaughry as head of household, with wife Anita McClaughry, daughter Dextra McClaughry, son Baldwin McClaughry and three servants Walter Patterson (Black chauffeur), Elizabeth (French maid), and Wan Wing Chow (Chinese cook).
88. Anita M. Baldwin documents (copies): Certifiied Certificate of Birth states her name Anita M. Baldwin, born January 10, 1876 to parents Elias J. Baldwin and mother Jane V. Dexter, filed and certified June 20, 1921. Passport application May 24, 1921 showing her legal name Anita M. Baldwin and her signature.
89. Powerpoint presentation and notes on the life of Anita Baldwin by Sandy Snider, March 2019. Presented by Carol Libby of Arcadia Historical Society at a program at Arcadia Public Library called Anita Baldwin: an Unconventional Woman, March 16, 2019.
90. These copies are from Huntington Library, received March 16, 2021. 90A. Anita M. Baldwin certified certificate of birth, born on January 10, 1876, filed and dated June 20, 1921. 90B. Decree changing name of Anita Baldwin McClaughry to Anita M. Baldwin, May 19, 1921. 90C. Newspaper clipping undated Anita M'Claughry takes maiden name. After January 1, 1915, she will do business under the name Anita M. Baldwin.
91. State of California Death Certificate of Anita Baldwin, date of death October 25, 1939.
92. Article "Lantern of Hope," in a publication of the California Medical Center Foundation, undated. History of the Anita M. Baldwin Hospital for Babies, with a picture of the exterior from 1922, and of the nursery.
Subjects
Baldwin, Anita
Physical Description
2 folders
Item ID
18AF
Collection
Subject Files
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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.
Subjects
Baldwin, Anita Long-Sylvester Long (Lance)
Item ID
19AF
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Baldwin, Anita-Red Star Society

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1. Three pages copied from the 1917 souvenir program in honor of Anita Baldwin at the Shrine Auditorium June 9, 1917. Original is in the Anita Baldwin file at the Southwest Museum. 2. "Work of Humane Societies." Animal Heroes of the Great War by Ernest Harold Baynes, no date. 3. "For the Red St…
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1. Three pages copied from the 1917 souvenir program in honor of Anita Baldwin at the Shrine Auditorium June 9, 1917. Original is in the Anita Baldwin file at the Southwest Museum.
2. "Work of Humane Societies." Animal Heroes of the Great War by Ernest Harold Baynes, no date.
3. "For the Red Star." Article on benefit given by Anita Baldwin. Source unknown, circa 1917.
4. "Entertains Society Actresses." Los Angeles Times, July 24, 1917.
5. "Baldwin Ranch gates to open." Los Angeles Daily Times, May 24, 1917, Part I, page 9.
6. Our four-footed soldiers on battle front and farm. Article by Anita M. Baldwin, Los Angeles Times, December 16, 1917.
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Baldwin, Anita-Red Star Society
Item ID
20AF
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Baldwin, Anita-Songs and Music

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1. "Yaller Baby" by Anita Baldwin (orchestral score c. 1927 by author) 2. "Omar Khayyam" by Anita Baldwin (orchestral score c. 1927 by author) 3. "Feroza" by Anita Baldwin (orchestral score c. 1927 by author) 4. "Dream Love" by Anita Baldwin (orchestral score c. 1927 by author) 5. "Chinese Lullaby"…
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1. "Yaller Baby" by Anita Baldwin (orchestral score c. 1927 by author)
2. "Omar Khayyam" by Anita Baldwin (orchestral score c. 1927 by author)
3. "Feroza" by Anita Baldwin (orchestral score c. 1927 by author)
4. "Dream Love" by Anita Baldwin (orchestral score c. 1927 by author)
5. "Chinese Lullaby" by Anita Baldwin (orchestral score c. 1927 by author)
6. "La Boca de Pepita" by Anita Baldwin (orchestral score c. 1927 by author)
7. "Songs" by Anita Baldwin [Contents: Lullaby; Song of Khan Zada; Tell de Lawd I'm Comin'; Yaller Baby] (songs c. 1898 by author)
8. "Songs" by Anita Baldwin [Contents: Chant of Freedom; Chinese Lullaby; Corn-Grinding Song; Desolation; Dream Love; Faiz Alla; Feroza; Hindoo Lament; In a Dream; Indian Slumber Song; La Boca de Pepita; Lament (ballad); Lolita (Meixcan waltz song); Lost Love; Mandalay; My Little Doll; Omar Khayyam; Pepita (Spanish waltz song); The Piper's Song; the Pipes of Pan; Quest and Answer; A Song: the Song of Death; Spanish Drinking Song: the Spinning Song; Thy Love: Tears; Turkish Love Song; When Love is Over] (songs various dates).
Subjects
Baldwin, Anita-Songs and Music
Physical Description
2 folders
Item ID
498AF
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Subject Files
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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
Subjects
Baldwin Stocker Elementary School
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 132
Shelf Number
Shelf C7
Item ID
496AF
Collection
Subject Files
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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.
Subjects
Balloon School
Item ID
32AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Camp Santa Anita (U.S. Army Ordnance Center)

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1. "Santa Anita Ordnance troops reviewed." News clip, circa 1942-1943? 2. "Camp Santa Anita houses Polish refugees." Arcadia Bulletin, November 8, 1943. 3. "Army camp needs told." Arcadia Tribune, October 29, 1942. 4. "Arcadia camp 'showplace'." News clip, January 21, 1943. 5. "G.I. Santa Anit…
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1. "Santa Anita Ordnance troops reviewed." News clip, circa 1942-1943?
2. "Camp Santa Anita houses Polish refugees." Arcadia Bulletin, November 8, 1943.
3. "Army camp needs told." Arcadia Tribune, October 29, 1942.
4. "Arcadia camp 'showplace'." News clip, January 21, 1943.
5. "G.I. Santa Anita." Westways, December 1943, p. 12-13.
6. Four issues of Man O' War, publication of the camp from 1943 and 1944. See also bound volume of this in Arcadia archives.
7. "Veterans visit their old camp." Los Angeles Times, August 14, 1967, Part II-S.
8. Notes taken from interview with William Dillon, Captain in the 14th Field Artillery Observation Battalion, once assigned to Camp Santa Anita. August 27, 1980.
9. "Camp Santa Anita remembered: during WWII it was the Great Arms Place." Los Angeles Times, December 25, 1981, Part III, page 1 by Shav Glick.
10. "Dear Joe." Handbook for soldiers stationed at Camp Santa Anita.
11. "Santa Anita goes to war." Source and date unknown.
12. "Colonia Santa Rosa." Copy of Spanish brochure regarding Polish refugees at Camp Santa Anita. Also includes correspondence regarding refugees.
13. Letter from Bronislaw Keilbasa to the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, April 2, 1995. It requests information on Polish refugees that stayed near Arcadia during World War II. Enclosed was an article, "Wartime living - happiness in California," dated November 15, 1942.
14. Copies of documents regarding Polish refugees at Camp Santa Anita, courtesy of Bronislaw Kielbasa. 35 pages.
15. Letter to Mrs. Pat Corpe Krig from Jane Breiseth dated July 16, 1999, with information about Annadorf and Camp Santa Anita. (cc: Mary Beth Hayes) Three attachments: (1) Listing of soldiers who worked at Annadorf while stationed at Camp Santa Anita, people interested in Annadorf , and sources for further research. (2) copies of photos of Annadorf and Art Monaco receiving Legion of Merit at Camp Santa Anita. (3) Information on Camp Santa Anita copied from the United States Army in World War II: The Technical Service: The Ordnance Department Planning Munitions for War. 11 pages total.
16. Letter from Mary Beth Hayes to Jane Breiseth dated September 15, 1999, thanking Ms. Breiseth for information about Annadorf.
17. Letter from Mary Beth Hayes to Phillip C. Kellison requesting information on the images Mr. Kellison might have of Camp Santa Anita. Referred to by Researcher Jane Breiseth. September 15, 1999.
18. All bets were off. Shav Glick , a longtime Times sportswriter, recalls when he served at the Camp Santa Anita Army training camp during World War II. Los Angeles Times, November 4, 2003, p. D1.
19. Santa Rosa Colony: story of a Polish War-Refugee Camp, in Mexico. English translation of document #12 above.
20a. Annadorf: a German town in the San Gabriels. Part 1 of 3. Published by Wrightwood Historical Society, December 7, 2001. Printed from Internet Website http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/WrightwoodHistorical/ on December 30, 2005.
20b. Annadorf: a German town in the San Gabriels. Part 2 of 3. Published by Wrightwood Historical Society, January 4, 2002. Printed from Internet Website http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/WrightwoodHistorical/ on December 30, 2005.
20c. Annadorf: a German town in the San Gabriels. Part 3 of 3. Published by Wrightwood Historical Society, February 1, 2002. Printed from Internet Website http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/WrightwoodHistorical/ on December 30, 2005.
21. Down the home stretch at Santa Anita: the week the race track became a camp for Polish refugee children, October 1943. By Joyce Young-Kelly. Submitted to Professor Charles Roberts, Department of History, California State University, Sacramento. With cover letter from Joyce Kelly to librarian Yvonne Ng.
22."Santa Anita Park to be Nazi Camp: German Prisoners of War Will be Kept at Former Race Track Plant." Los Angeles Times, February 19, 1944.
23. "Santa Anita transformed: former Jap Assembly Center fast becoming army training hub." Los Angeles Times, December 14, 1942.
24. "Lee Side o' L.A. by Lee Shippey. A journalist's description of Camp Santa Anita." Los Angeles Times, April 28, 1943.
25. "Nation's armed might show attracts 50,000: 'Times'-Army Ordnance in action display at Exposition Park also will be open today." Los Angeles Times, September 12, 1943.
26. "Santa Anita will house 2000 Nazis: Army confirms plan for Prison Camp. " Los Angeles Times, March 9, 1944.
27. "Santa Anita Park ready in month." Los Angeles Times, September 20, 1944.
28. Wartime living: happiness in California. 727 Poles discovered happiness at the barracks of Camp Santa Anita. Polish refugees, 350 children who were wards of Poland's Government in Exile, stayed for six days on their way to Mexico City. Time Magazine, November 15, 1943.
29. Editor of U.S. Army camp paper Man O' War of Santa Anita, California Army Ordnance Training Center will be the editor of Toykyo Express, a new newspaper for the Pacific theater. Time Magazine, June 5, 1944.
Subjects
Camp Santa Anita (U.S. Army Ordnance Center)
Item ID
42AF
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