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Arcadia Performing Arts Center (Auditorium)

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1. Program. Arcadia Unified School District presents: Student Showcase, October 18-20, 2012 at the new Arcadia Performing Arts Center. Includes history of the building project, floor plan, and information about inaugural concert with Paul Anka. 2. Ribbon cutting ceremony and program, October 18, 20…
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1. Program. Arcadia Unified School District presents: Student Showcase, October 18-20, 2012 at the new Arcadia Performing Arts Center. Includes history of the building project, floor plan, and information about inaugural concert with Paul Anka.
2. Ribbon cutting ceremony and program, October 18, 2012, for the Arcadia Performing Arts Center at Arcadia High School, including floor plan. (2 copies). With invitation.
3. List of inaugural events at the new Arcadia Performing Arts Center. Email dated October 3, 2012.
4. What happened to auditorium money? A history of fundraising efforts over the years from 1977 to current, for building a performing arts center auditorium. Advocates of it were Charles Gilb, Gloria Horstman, Joe Sargis, Gary Kovacic, George Fasching, Craig Lucas, John Murphy, Mickey Segal. Arcadia Weekly, January 26, 2012.
5. Invitation to the inaugural concert and benefit at the Performing Arts Center, on the campus of Arcadia High School, 180 Campus Drive, October 27, 2012. Two copies.
6. Program from The Drowsy Chaperone, the first musical by the Arcadia High School Theatre Department to be presented at the new Performing Arts Center, March 21-23, 2013. Director Steven Volpe.
7. Program from The Man Who Came to Dinner, November 14-16, 2013.
8. Poster of 4 musical acts performing in 2014: Air Supply, America, Susan Egan, The Temptations.
9. Program and postcard advertisement for "Alice in Wonderland, November 20-22, 2014.
10. Arcadia Stage Presents "Curtains." Director Steven Volpe, Musical Director Dr. Stephen Pu. March 20-22, 2014.
11. Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation 2014-2015 Season brochure.
12. Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation 2015-2016 Season brochure.
13. A) Arcadia Performing Arts Center 2015 season poster Three Dog Night, Four Tops, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Dick Fox's Doo Wop Extravaganza. B) 2015-2016 season poster Abbamania and Night Fever, Herb Albert & Lani Hall, Hiroshima, Daniel Ho.
14. Arcadia Stage presents Thoroughly Modern Millie, a musical. March 17-28, 2016. Program and postcard.
15. Arcadia Stage Theatre Company presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory program. November 15, 2018-November 17, 2018. Produced by Steven Volpe, directed by Whitney Labarge, Musical Director Stephen Pu.
16. Maki Hsieh is honored 22nd District's Woman of the Year, by May S. Ruiz, Arcadia Weekly, May 15, 2019.
17. Double sided poster for concerts 1. American in the Valley: James Garner's Tribute to Johnny Cash, June 22, 2019. 2. Makoto Taiko "Momentum 20th Anniversary Concert," June 8, 2019 and June 9, 2019, featuring Shoji Kameda, Koji Nakamura, Rachel Radich, Kozue Matsumoto.
18.Identification tag for Arcadia Lunar New Year Festival, 2019 (Chinese holiday). 2019 Team. Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation.
19.Arcadia Stage Theatre Company: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow [program]. November 16, 17, 18, 2023. Written and directed by Whitney LaBarge, Choreographer, Jean Michelle Sayeg, Musical director, Allen Everman.
20.Arcadia Stage Theatre Company: Legally Blonde, the Musical [program]. March 14, 15, 16, 2024. Directed by Steven Volpe, Choreographer, Jean Michelle Sayeg, Musical director, Allen Everman.
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Arcadia Performing Arts Center (Auditorium)
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300AF
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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.
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Camp Santa Anita (U.S. Army Ordnance Center)
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City Council (2000-2009)

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1. Program and invitation from Twenty-Sixth Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, Roger Chandler, Mayor. April 21, 2000. 2. Program from Twenty-Eighth Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, Mickey Segal, Mayor. March 29, 2002 3. Memo from Mayor Mickey Segal on recommendation to adopt a revised rotation…
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1. Program and invitation from Twenty-Sixth Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, Roger Chandler, Mayor. April 21, 2000. 2. Program from Twenty-Eighth Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, Mickey Segal, Mayor. March 29, 2002
3. Memo from Mayor Mickey Segal on recommendation to adopt a revised rotation schedule for Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem for the period of April 2002 through April 2004, and to direct staff to prepare a policy statement concerning City Council correspondence and the use of city stationery, certificates and related. April 16, 2002
4. Minutes of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Regular Meeting, April 18, 2000, with presentations to and remarks by outgoing Council Members Robert Harbicht, Gino Roncelli, and Mayor Roger Chandler. Reorganization of the City Council 2000-2001 with remarks and introductions by Mayor Kovacic, Mayor Pro Tem Segal, Council Members Chandler, Chang and Marshall. Election results included.
5. Program from the Twenty-Ninth Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, Gail A. Marshall, Mayor. Words to "God of our Fathers," "America the Beautiful," and "Star Spangled Banner" included on three separate sheets. April 18, 2003.
6. Program from the Thirty-First Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, Gary A. Kovacic, Mayor. 2 copies. Includes list of all mayors from the past.
7. "City of Arcadia-Year of Community and Communication" stickers made during Mickey Segal's term as mayor starting April 2001. Correspondence from Linda Garcia explaining the sticker.
8. Memo from Gary A. Kovacic, subject: Proposed Art Project, dated January 31, 2005. Proposes public painted tile art project to be displayed on the northwest wall of the Arcadia Public Library.
9. Program for the 32nd Annual Arcadia Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, hosted by Mayor John Wuo. March 17, 2006.
10. Program for the 2008 Mayor's Community Breakfast "Breakfast with Champions," formerly known as Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. Friday, April 11, 2008. Hosted by Mayor Mickey Segal. Includes biographies of guest speakers Mary Young (volunteer), Rick Caruso (real estate developer of The Shops at Santa Anita), and Bob "Mr. Inspiration" Wieland (athlete, coach, motivational speaker). 2 copies.
11. Program for the 2009 Mayor's Community Breakfast "Celebrating Youth, Family & Community," Friday, March 27, 2009, featuring Courtney Chou Lee, 2009 Tournament of Roses Rose Queen, and Dr. Laura Schlessinger, marriage and family therapist.
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City Council (2000-2009)
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265AF
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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.
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Community Recreation Center Proposal (1971)
Item ID
72AF
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Elections - Local (2009)

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1. City of Arcadia Sample Ballot and Voter Information Pamphlet, Special Municipal Election, June 9, 2009. 2. Assorted literature on Measure A to be voted on June 9, 2009. Measure A concerns the Utility User's Tax Ordinance on telephone/telecommunications services. (4 items). 3. City of Arcadia Spe…
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1. City of Arcadia Sample Ballot and Voter Information Pamphlet, Special Municipal Election, June 9, 2009.
2. Assorted literature on Measure A to be voted on June 9, 2009. Measure A concerns the Utility User's Tax Ordinance on telephone/telecommunications services. (4 items).
3. City of Arcadia Special Election, June 9, 2009. "Measure A" official count of votes from each precinct. Yes votes = 2091, No votes = 643.
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Elections - Local (2009)
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286AF
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Japanese

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1. "Japanese buying Liberty Bonds." Arcadia Tribune, May 4, 1918. 2. Former students receive honorary degrees. World War II order delayed academic progress for two Japanese-American Citrus College students, Toshio Asano and Masako Mukai Kusumoto. Toshio Asano, 91, of Monrovia is pictured. He was a…
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1. "Japanese buying Liberty Bonds." Arcadia Tribune, May 4, 1918.
2. Former students receive honorary degrees. World War II order delayed academic progress for two Japanese-American Citrus College students, Toshio Asano and Masako Mukai Kusumoto. Toshio Asano, 91, of Monrovia is pictured. He was a graduate of Monrovia High School a.k.a. Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte MAD High School in 1941.
3. Yosh Kuromiya, a graduate of Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte High School in 1941 was "the boy who never belonged," a feature article by Susie Ling, Arcadia Weekly, January 5, 2017. Kuromiya was evacuated to Pomona Fairgrounds and then to Heart Mountain concentration camp in Wyoming during World War II.
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Japanese
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132AF
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Library (1913-1960)

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1. "Arcadia's library shows remarkable." News clip, circa 1932-1933. 2. "Books and the library." Arcadia Tribune editorial, July 28, 1933. 3. "Many people enjoy Arcadia's new modern." News clip, August 3, 1934. 4. "Many problems arise from curtailment." News clip, circa 1933-1934. 5. "The Ar…
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1. "Arcadia's library shows remarkable." News clip, circa 1932-1933.
2. "Books and the library." Arcadia Tribune editorial, July 28, 1933.
3. "Many people enjoy Arcadia's new modern." News clip, August 3, 1934.
4. "Many problems arise from curtailment." News clip, circa 1933-1934.
5. "The Arcadia Public Library: a survey of its administrative organization and services to adults and children." By LeRoy Merritt and Edward H. Wight, June 1955.
6. "Library loans 122,000 books during year." News clip circa August 21, 1944 or 1945.
7. "Local library grows with rest of city." News clip, circa 1949.
8. Copy of a library report for 1928 which includes a list of patrons on original.
9. Correspondence and study for new library location and building. February 1958.
10. "In the name of decency, let's clean up the library." Anti-library letter regarding _The Last Temptation of Christ_ , circa 1964.
11. "City presented library sundial." News clip, circa 1960?
12. Arcadia Public Library Book Selection Policy. Adopted 1956, two pages.
13. "Public Library." Two pages from City publicity book, 1957.
14. "Arcadia Public Library; today and tomorrow." Report by Ray Holt, 1958.
15. "Arcadia Public Library history." One page chronological history prepared for the dedication of the new building on Duarte Road, April 1961.
16. Arcadia Public Library statistical data, April 1952.
17. "Development of library is rapid." News clip, August 18, 1933.
18. "Many people enjoy Arcadia's new modern public library." News clip, August 3, 1934.
19. "Our library." News clip, January 19, 1934.
20. "Monrovia library praised." Pasadena Star News, January 22, 1947.
21. "Arcadia library patronage shown." Monrovia News Post, August 19, 1947.
22. "Library staging display of headline books." Monrovia News Post, August 16, 1947.
23. "Public Library loaned more than 122,000 books during last year." Arcadia Tribune, August 17, 1947.
24. "Library to have book giving week." News clip, undated.
25. "Operation of library told Women's Chamber of Commerce Division." Monrovia News Post, November 23, 1949.
26. "Almost 150,000 books circulated here last year." Arcadia Tribune, August 22, 1948.
27. "Library to close earlier next two Saturdays." News clip, December 1949.
28. "Library plans expansion for young readers." Arcadia Tribune, March 6, 1947.
29. "Year's work is disclosed." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1936.
30. "Attempt also made to crack safe at Arcadia Library." Monrovia News Post, May 13, 1950.
31. "Local library grows with rest of city." News clip, March 24, 1949.
32. "Arcadians use of public library shows big increase." Arcadia Tribune, August 1, 1940.
33. "Library does own repair job on books." Arcadia Tribune, December 8, 1949.
34. "Year's work is disclosed." News clip, circa 1936?
35. "Library use report shows." News clip, circa 1948.
36. "Library book circulation up for month." Arcadia Bulletin, December 17, 1949.
37. "Books and the library." Arcadia Tribune, July 28, 1933. Two copies.
38. "Library report shows growth." Arcadia Tribune, July 21, 1949.
39. "Once a pine grove, now a public library in need of further expansion." Arcadia Tribune, March 23, 1950.
40. "Scores of Arcadians attend literary centennial open house at library." Arcadia Tribune, April 20, 1950.
41. "Many problems arise from curtailment of public library funds." News clip, circa 1934.
42. "Ideas into action." News clip, October 27, 1941.
43. "Local library grows with rest of city." News clip, circa 1949.
44. "Budget." Budget listings for 1949-1960.
45. "This is a report of findings and recommendations." Letter reporting administrative survey of library, January 11, 1947.
46. "Proposal to meet Arcadia's library needs." Lengthy report, 1955.
47. "History of the library." Circa 1947, two pages.
48. Packet of news clipping and correspondence related to efforts to enlarge library facilities. Some reference to seeking a new site beginning in 1950-1951. Sixteen pages.
49. Arcadia Public Library statistical data, May 1952.
50. "Annual report of local public library." Arcadia Tribune, August 21, 1952.
51. "Survey report publicity." News clippings, 1955.
52. Floor plans, First & Wheeler. One dated 1952, other showing proposed children's addition.
53. Index card insert from library book entitled "William Schuman" by Flora R. Schreiber. Call number 780.92 S. Publication date 1954. Sticker on card reads, "A 7 Day Book. This book may be kept for 7 days only. It cannot be renewed because of special demand." This index card used to be kept in a paper pocket in the front of the book. Cost of the book was $3.50. In the process of weeding books, librarian Anita Forsyth pulled this card out to keep in the History Room in October 2005.
54. Index record card from 1967-1970 era. This index card used to be kept in a paper pocket in the front of a book. Card reads "Do not remove, 10 cent fee if lost." (2 cards). In the process of weeding books, librarian Anita Forsyth pulled this card out to keep in the History Room in October 2005.
55. "Queen city frowns on bond issues: funds for new library and annex to City Hall not approved by voters." Los Angeles Times, March 8, 1928.
56. "Librarian reaches goal: fifty book beginning grows apace." Los Angeles Times, July 1, 1930.
57. "Library setup changes urged." Los Angeles Times, October 1, 1953.
58. Index card from 1937, from the pocket of a 1902 book called "Masterpieces of Greek Literature," by John Wright, which was in the Arcadia Public Library collection call # 880.8. Shows date stamps from 1937 through 1950s.
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Library (1913-1960)
Item ID
135AF
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Library (2000-2009)

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1. Letter from Library of California Board President James R. Dawe to Mayor Gary Kovacic confirming the Library's application to join the Library of California. February 15, 2001. Also certificate certifying Arcadia Public Library a charter member in the Arroyo Seco Library Network. November …
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1. Letter from Library of California Board President James R. Dawe to Mayor Gary Kovacic confirming the Library's application to join the Library of California. February 15, 2001. Also certificate certifying Arcadia Public Library a charter member in the Arroyo Seco Library Network. November 10, 2000.
2. Arcadia Public Library Evaluation of Library Operations: Preliminary Report; Findings and Recommendations. Prepared by Peggy Newgarden, consultant hired to evaluate staffing issues at the Library. May 2001. (2 copies)
3. Memorandum from Peggy Newgarden, Consultant, to Arcadia Public Library Community Forum Planning Committee regarding Community Forum Notes. January 31, 2001. (2 copies)
4. Report from Peggy Newgarden, Consultant, to Library Board of Trustees regarding Library Operations Review - Study Session #2. November 13, 2000. (2 copies)
5. Arcadia Public Library brochure listing services, c.2002. (2 copies)
6. Arcadia Public Library: Your Data Detective Agency. Arcadia Water bill insert that gives information on the new Teen Center and how Arcadia Public Library is your best resource for information. April 2002.
7. "Firm to study Arcadia Library services." City has hired an outside consultant to make recommendations on possible upgrading of services, including the possibility of opening on Sunday. Arcadia Weekly, Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2000.
8. Invitation to the Vanlandingham Garden dedication at the library on Sunday, November 4, 2001.
9. Arcadia Public Library Strategic Plan, September 20, 2001. (2 copies)
10. InfoPeople Web site for Arcadia Public Library. September 1, 2000. 1 computer disc and paper copy.
11. "California Stories, Reading the Grapes of Wrath." Flyer on the showing of the film "Grapes of Wrath" and the program presented at the Arcadia Public Library by Dr. Robert Morsberger, noted film and Steinbeck scholar. Sponsored by the California Council for the Humanities, the California Center for the Book, and the California State Library during the month of October, 2002.
12. Arcadia Public Library Catalog. Brochure explaining how to use the library's card catalog. October 2001 (2 copies)
13. Arcadia Public Library Guide to Materials and Services. New brochure. December 2002. (2 copies)
14. "Presenting iBistro Your New Electronic Library!" Brochure explaining how to use the new online catalog. December 2002. (2 copies)
15. Bookmark announcing the new iBistro electronic catalog. December 2002. (2 copies)
16. Announcement on the library homepage: "Arcadia Public Library to Introduce New Electronic Library." iBistro available to the public on December 17, 2002.
17. New 2003 library card in two shades of lavender with the stylized peacock on right hand side. (One regular size card and one smaller card to use on a key chain.)
18. List of books reviewed by Gloria Horstman on January 23, 2003 at the Book Review program held at the library.
19. Arcadia Public Library Guide to Materials and Services. Revised Brochure. September 2003 (2 copies)
20. Arcadia Library's exhibit shows off accomplishments of city founder's daughter Anita Baldwin. Display of 1927 bust of Anita Baldwin, photographs of her, examples of her musical scores, poetry and a cookbook "The Pantophagist." Sunday Star, page 1, September 21, 2003.
21. Color photocopy of California Senate Resolution No. 611 dated 6th day of April 2003 presented by the Honorable Bob Margett in recognition of Arcadia Public Library, California Library Week, April 6 through April 12, 2003. Original resolution framed in July 2005 and is currently hanging in front hallway.
22. Information on the Arcadia Public Library memorial plaques with color photocopies of each for Joan Hallett, Dr. William B. Kaplan, Rob Mellin and James Whitney. Also on Cay Mortenson for the Cay Mortenson Auditorium and Jesse Vanlandingham for the Vanlandingham Memorial Garden. (Six items) October 2003. Note: the memorial tree for Rob Mellin fell during the windstorm in 2011.
23. Arcadia Public Library Landscaping, Tree and Shrub Project. October, 2003. Identification photos in catalog taken by Tim Whittome, Librarian. Copy also at Arcadia City Section, R 635.976 A.
24. Bookmark "Win, Place or Show @ your library" with information on back about the Seabiscuit: an American Icon exhibit at the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum. October 2003.
25. " Facts about the Arcadia Public Library" information sheet. Statistics from July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2002 and July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003. Taken from the Arcadia Public Library annual reports.
26.A. History of the Arcadia Public Library. Covers 1913-2004. Includes historical photographs of the library. Written by staff librarian Yvonne Ng in June 2004. B. History of the Arcadia Public Library, covers 1913-Revised on February 27, 2019 to include April 2018 computer lab renovations.
27. Facts about the Arcadia Public Library, statistics from July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004. Statistics on this page include annual number of visitors, circulation numbers, reference questions answered, Summer Reading Program participants, and volumes.
28. READ campaign 2005 featuring Library Board members. Top from L to R: Jerry Selmer, Betty Rochefort, John Fung. Front from L to R: Peter Ulrich, Marsha Burkhalter.
29. Invitation to the 85th birthday of the Arcadia Public Library on Thursday, June 16, 2005, where the digital version of the book "Arcadia: Where Ranch and City Meet" will be unveiled. Program for the 85th birthday celebration of the Arcadia Public Library. See Item 33 for digital copy of the book Arcadia: Where Ranch and City Meet by Sandy Snider and Pat McAdam.
30. "Citizen of the Month" award from the City of Arcadia Mayor Gary Kovacic presented to The Youth Volunteers of the Arcadia Public Library. January 18, 2005.
31. "Citizen of the Month" award from the City of Arcadia Mayor Gary Kovacic presented to the Arcadia Public Library English as a Second Language Tutoring Program. November 16, 2004.
32. Facts about the Arcadia Public Library, statistics from July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005. Statistics on this page include annual number of visitors, circulation numbers, reference questions answered, Summer Reading Program participants, and volumes.
33. Digital version of the book Arcadia: Where Ranch and City Meet by Sandy Snider and Pat McAdam. The book was converted to PDF and saved on a CD-R in the black "Arcadia History Room Media Box." Digital version was unveiled Thursday, June 16, 2005 at the Arcadia Public Library 85th anniversary. See also Item 29.
34. Invitation to celebration of the 30th anniversary of the dedication of the Children's Room in honor of Captain Jerry Broadwell on Thursday, March 30, 2006.
35. Jerry Broadwell Children's Room--30th Anniversary Celebration. One sheet history of the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room, including its construction and relationship with the Arcadia Fire Department.
36. Facts about the Arcadia Public Library, statistics from July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006. Statistics on this page include annual number of visitors, circulation numbers, reference questions answered, Summer Reading Program participants, and volumes.
37. Arcadia Public Library Strategic Plan, Update 2006
38. Facts about the Arcadia Public Library, statistics from July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008. Statistics on this page include annual number of visitors, circulation numbers, reference questions answered, Summer Reading Program participants, and volumes.
39.A) Literacy champion: jockey is latest READ icon. Jockey Aaron Gryder is the latest poster boy for the READ posters at the Arcadia Public Library. Photograph of the unveiling at Santa Anita Park Racetrack and of the poster. The Weekly Star (supplement to the Pasadena Star News), January 10, 2008. B) Arcadia Public Library READ [poster of] Jockey Aaron Gryder and Capt. Sparrow [at] Santa Anita Park. 2008.
40. Image files from the "Lucky Baldwin" READ poster photo shoot. Featuring library volunteer John Reuter dressed as city founder Lucky Baldwin, at the Arboretum, in front of the Queen Anne Cottage on October 2, 2006. In JPEG image format on CD-R. Stored in the black Arcadia History Room Media Box of disks, labeled "Terry Miller Disk 7."
41. Arcadia Public Library "Guide to Materials and Services" pamphlet. Circa 2002-2003.
42. Facts about the Arcadia Public Library, statistics from July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009. Statistics on this page include annual number of visitors, circulation numbers, reference questions answered, Summer Reading Program participants, volumes, staff, and names of library board members.
43. Facts about the Arcadia Public Library, statistics from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010. Statistics include annual number of visitors, circulation numbers, reference questions answered, Summer Reading Program participants, volumes, staff, and names of library board members.
44. Barks and Books Program, slideshow c. 2008. In .mov format on CD-R in Arcadia History Room black media box.
45. A) Library policies. "Your Right to Privacy" and the "USA Patriot Act" June 16, 2005. B) Circulation Services, July 1, 2005. C) Resolution No. 6463 establishing fines and fees for Library Services, effective June 1, 2005.
46. Information regarding the Library Tile Wall, a public art project installed 2005, recollections by Linda Garcia (city hall employee).
47. History of technology at Arcadia Public Library, from 1998 through 2005, by Cathi Wiggins. Includes a note about technology at the Gilb Museum beginning in 2004 with two computer stations.
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Library (2000-2009)
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Man O’ War. Ordnance Training Center. Camp Santa Anita. Arcadia, California

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1. Man O’ War. Ordnance Training Center. Camp Santa Anita. Arcadia, California. Vol. 1, No. 1, December 25, 1942 – Vol. 2, No. 22, May 19, 1944. Bound, Complete
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1. Man O’ War. Ordnance Training Center. Camp Santa Anita. Arcadia, California. Vol. 1, No. 1, December 25, 1942 – Vol. 2, No. 22, May 19, 1944. Bound, Complete
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Man O’ War. Ordnance Training Center. Camp Santa Anita. Arcadia, California
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History Room
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Box 39
Shelf Number
Shelf B5
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Man O’ War. Ordnance Training Center. Camp Santa Anita. Arcadia, California

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1. Man O’ War. Ordnance Training Center. Camp Santa Anita. Arcadia, California. Miscellaneous loose issues.
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1. Man O’ War. Ordnance Training Center. Camp Santa Anita. Arcadia, California. Miscellaneous loose issues.
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Man O’ War. Ordnance Training Center. Camp Santa Anita. Arcadia, California
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History Room
Box Number
Box 39A
Shelf Number
Shelf B5
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349AF
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Maps (2000-2009)

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All items are street maps unless otherwise noted. 1. Official City Map of Arcadia Centennial 1903-2003 2. California City Map featuring the cities of Arcadia and E. San Gabriel. 2002 edition. 3. City of Arcadia & Los Angeles County, 2008. 4. The City of Arcadia & Los Angeles County. Undated. c…
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All items are street maps unless otherwise noted. 1. Official City Map of Arcadia Centennial 1903-2003
2. California City Map featuring the cities of Arcadia and E. San Gabriel. 2002 edition.
3. City of Arcadia & Los Angeles County, 2008.
4. The City of Arcadia & Los Angeles County. Undated. c. 2009. Map provided by Hometown Productions & Premier Map Company.
5. Arcadia, CA. Official City Map, published by Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. c. 2007. Verified advertiser Cynthia's Afternoon Tea Room was listed in 2007 Arcadia yellow pages directory.
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Maps (2000-2009)
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Museums-Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage

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1. "Arcadia's own Anita Baldwin comes home to Gilb Museum," by Joan Schmidt, Mountain Views News, November 24, 2012. A new exhibit on Anita Baldwin at the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage is on display, featuring a beautiful, life-like "figure." With biographical information given by Sandy Snider. …
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1. "Arcadia's own Anita Baldwin comes home to Gilb Museum," by Joan Schmidt, Mountain Views News, November 24, 2012. A new exhibit on Anita Baldwin at the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage is on display, featuring a beautiful, life-like "figure." With biographical information given by Sandy Snider.
2. Official name change to Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage, October 2, 2012.
3. Education Center groundbreaking September 29. Mountain Views News, September 28, 2013.
4. Museum Education Center groundbreaking, two items. September 29, 2013.
5. "Faces at the Races" Santa Anita Park photography exhibit by Stephen Johnstone at Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage through January 11, 2014. Pasadena Star News, p. C7, November 8, 2013.
6. Museum Education Center Breaks Ground. City of Arcadia Newsletter, Autumn 2013.
7. Flyer, Invitation, and Program-Museum Education Center ribbon-cutting ceremony June 28, 2014 (3 items).
8. 2017 calendar and 2018 calendar of exhibits and events.
9. Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage Annual Report 2016-2017.
10. Richard Cordano Story, exhibit in the Arcadia Veterans Local History Room at Gilb Museum, June 20, 2018 through June 2019. Arcadia Weekly, May 31, 2018. Also Richard Cordano's "My Ship" speech about the U.S.S. Capricornus.
11. Articles about Daring Dames exhibit. Dames of Distinction, Pasadena Star News, March 8, 2004. Meet the Daring Dames, Pasadena Star News, April 23, 2004. Catherine Murphy retires as City Treasurer, Arcadia Tribune, September 16, 1982. Florence Wilson Dies, Arcadia Tribune, February 17, 1974. Exhibit was about female pioneers, female firsts in Arcadia: Clara Baldwin was issued the city's first liquor license. Florence Williams (possible typo, should be Florence Wilson) became the city's first woman police officer in 1945, Christine Van Maanen became Arcadia's first female city clerk in 1956. Floretta Lauber was Arcadia's first mayor in 1976, Phyllis Tomkins was the first woman Rotarian in 1987. Ruth Gilb was first president of the Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association in 1983. Beth Decoteau (now Beth Fournier) was first female firefighter in 2003. Hall of Fame jockey Julie Krone was first woman to win a Breeders' Cup race. Louise Brandsma was the first female patrol officer in 1978 and first woman sergeant in 1983 in Arcadia Police Department. Catherine Murphy is a retired City Treasurer and WASP (Women's Air Force Service Pilot). Marie Schmitt is one of the city's first woman physicians. Mickey Ball and Mary Young were WAVES (Women's Auxiliary of Volunteer Service for the U.S. Navy).
12. What's new at Gilb Museum? New staff include Curator Stevy Acevedo and Museum Education Coordinator Brittani Alberto. Arcadia Weekly, October 31, 2019.
13. a. Featured historical photo "Gilb Museum celebrates 20 years" from Arcadia Public Library website, October 2021. b. Arcadia's Gilb Museum celebrates 20th anniversary, Arcadia Weekly, October 14, 2021.
14. Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage Annual Reports.2017-201.; 2019-2020. 2020-2021 Annual Report. 2021-2022 Annual Report.
15. Remembrance-City dedicates Museum Education Center named for Floretta K. Lauber, the city's first female mayor. Pasadena Star news, p. A3, August 3, 2017.
16. Carol Libby Courtyard and Garden Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, September 17, 2022. Carol Libby was a long time Arcadia resident, historian, preservationist, volunteer, author, educator, friend, wife, and mother.
17.Flyer announcing the Arcadia veterans kiosk unveiling at the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage on Saturday, March 14, 2020.
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Museums-Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage
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Museums-Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum

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1. Lessons from history. Article describing the new museum building with floor plan and color photos. World Architecture, May 2002, page 44-50. (Magazine and color copy) 2. Arcadia Historical Museum. Article written in German. Bauwelt May 17, 2002. 3. Article describing the museum written …
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1. Lessons from history. Article describing the new museum building with floor plan and color photos. World Architecture, May 2002, page 44-50. (Magazine and color copy)
2. Arcadia Historical Museum. Article written in German. Bauwelt May 17, 2002.
3. Article describing the museum written in both English and Japanese. Color and b/w photos. Architecture and Urbanism, 02:06 No. 381.
4. Invitation from Arcadia Historical Society and Santa Anita Park for a wine and light supper with proceeds to benefit the Arcadia Historical Museum Building Fund. December 13, 1999. Digital graphic of new museum on front of invitation. Also 2nd copy of graphic photo.
5. Needs Assessment Survey and Report. May 19, 1999. City of Arcadia, Arcadia Historical Museum, Arcadia Historical Society. Prepared by: Sparano + Mooney Architecture, Inc.
6. "Museum Contractor Selected," City of Arcadia press release, August 2, 2000. Bid awarded to Van Nuys based BEGL Construction Co., Inc.
7. "Museum dreams - Arcadia Historical Society fills larger building with its collected treasures. The Sunday Star, October 28, 2001, page 1-2. Article describing the Oct. 20th grand opening of the museum. Includes photo of Ruth and Charles Gilb.
8. Press release dated August 7, 2002 announcing that the Arcadia Historical Museum will be joining museums around the nation in "Museums Celebrate America Freedoms: Joining Communities in a Day of Remembrance September 11." Details of the activities at the museum on September 11 are included.
9. Color brochure on the museum with membership application. 2002.
10. Invitation to the preview party for the grand opening of the museum, October 19, 2001. Given by the Arcadia Historical Society and the City of Arcadia. 11. Formal invitation to the Grand Opening Ceremony of the museum on Saturday, October 20, 2001.
12. Local girl's Gold Award project to be part of Arcadia's September 11th Day of Remembrance at the Arcadia Historical Museum. Tiffany Tseng volunteers at the museum and photographed local residents and asked them to share their thoughts on America and September 11th. The Sunday Star, September 8, 2002, p.1.
13. Grand Opening Ceremony program. October 20, 2001.
14. Informal flyer from The Arcadia Historical Society and The City of Arcadia inviting people to the Grand Opening Ceremony of the museum on October 20, 2001.
15. President's Message from CAMINOS, newsletter of the Arcadia Historical Society, welcoming the new curator, Maren (Marni) Hackley. Includes background information on her. January 2002.
16. Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum postcard. "Have you visited the new Museum?" Orange crate label created by Anielka Gallo on front of postcard with address, days and hours open. 2002. (4 postcards)
17. Seabiscuit mania. Arcadia Historical Museum shows off items celebrating horse-racing icon. Sunday Star, August 17, 2003, page 1.
18. Ruth & Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum, Long Range Plan 2006.
19. Ruth & Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum general information on 9"x4" card. Shows Anoakia Fountain on front side and light fixture from Anoakia designed by Maynard Dixon on the back side.
20. Gallery Guide to the "Army Balloon School" exhibit that ran November 2005 through January 2006.
21. "Profiles in courage: veteran registry on display at Arcadia Museum." The Weekly Star, May 29, 2007. Curator Alycia Wood is in photograph.
22. "A Trip Down Memory Lane...Salute to former Arcadia High School Educators" exhibit. Invitation to opening reception, February 7, 2006.
23. Postcard for "A Trip Down Memory Lane...Stories by former Arcadia High School Educators," an Arcadia Historical Society Program, January 29, 2006.
24. "Childhood Memories of Dolls" photo and caption of museum exhibit curated by Hwee-Ching Sinclair. Pasadena Star News, December 12, 2007, p. Local 2.
25. Exhibit pays tribute to Tongva tribe, Weekly Star, a supplement to the Pasadena Star News, September 18, 2008. Museum exhibit is called Tongva: our voice, our history, our people.
26. Celebrating 5 years, a Sunday Soiree, October 22, 2006 program, with museum's vision statement, mission statement, and goals. Lists names of Historical Museum Commission and Arcadia Historical Society Board. Timeline of recent Arcadia history from 1974-2006.
27. Arcadia Historical Museum Foundation 10th anniversary celebration dinner program, October 9, 2011.
28. Arcadia Historical Museum Foundation proposed Education Center leaflet, including artist's rendering, July 2010.
29. Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum Map, undated.
30. Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum postcard "Add your name to our donor tree." Donating a leaf starts at $250.
31. 2009 Exhibit Calendar, including January through March 6, 2010.
32. Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum two sided pamphlet, 9" x 4" cardstock with museum's mission, hours, parking, basic information. Undated.
33. History of the Arcadia Museum (postcard size). No date.
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Museums-Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum
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Pony Express Museum

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Note: 1939 Arcadia City Directory lists Lyon's Pony Express Museum address as 130 W. Huntington Drive. It opened formally on Sunday, March 31, 1935. Last appeared in 1953-54 directory. Was vacant in 1955 directory. 1. Promotional brochure from Pasadena location. Photocopied at Pasadena Public Lib…
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Note: 1939 Arcadia City Directory lists Lyon's Pony Express Museum address as 130 W. Huntington Drive. It opened formally on Sunday, March 31, 1935. Last appeared in 1953-54 directory. Was vacant in 1955 directory. 1. Promotional brochure from Pasadena location. Photocopied at Pasadena Public Library, March 1931.
2. Pasadena man saves relics. Christian Science Monitor, circa 1933.
3. Pony Express Museum. Overland Monthly. March 1933.
4. Relics recall thrilling days of daring rides. copied from unknown source, December 11, 1930.
5. History book with a shingle roof. Los Angeles Times December 4, 1930?
6. Bandits gun imbedded in log. Pasadena Star News January 7, 1932.
7. Highlights from 1934. Arcadia Tribune December 28, 1934.
8. To attract thousands. Arcadia Tribune November 2, 1934.
9. To re-zone for Museum. Arcadia Tribune November 16, 1934.
10. W.P. Lyon will buy old camps. Arcadia Tribune October 16, 1934.
11. Museum to be opened on Sunday. Arcadia Tribune. March 29, 1935.
12. Formal opening of Pony Express Museum held on Sunday; Oldfield here. Arcadia Tribune April 5, 1935.
13. Relics of the frontier. Good photos taken from unknown periodical. n.d.
14. Pony Express Museum may be shipped to Sacramento for Jubilee Fete. Arcadia Tribune December 6, 1938.
15. Buffet supper to be served. Arcadia Tribune October 12, 1939.
16. Pony Express Museum to get Twain books. Arcadia News Post. March 7, 1932.
17. Irving Cobb, Eight Wooden Indians. Pasadena Star News May 6, 1940.
18. The sprawling old frame. from: LOS ANGELES: A GUIDE TO THE CITY AND ITS ENVIRONS (AMERICAN GUIDE SERIES). New York: Hastings House, 1941.
19. His relic collection is famous. Arcadia Daily Tribune. August 31, 1936.
20. When Arcadia museum relic collector sought U.S. appropriation. Arcadia Tribune. October 2, 1941.
21. Pony Express Museum. Pacific Pathways. June 1946.
22. Graveyard for ghost towns. American Magazine, January 1946; 2p., photos.
23. Recovery completed. Arcadia Tribune. May 27, 1948.
24. W. Parker Lyon, Pony Express Museum owner dies. Pasadena Star News December 15, 1949.
25. Pony Express Museum to move. Los Angeles Times March 4, 1954.
26. Pony Express Museum to be moved. Arcadia Tribune March 4, 1954
27. Historical Society founds Arcadia Park Museum. Arcadia Tribune February 21, 1955.
28. Pony Express Museum to have home in Nevada. Arcadia Tribune January 20, 1955.
29. The man who beat City Hall. Arcadia Tribune November 20, 1968.
30. Notepaper with Pony Express themes, one by Edna Lenz and one by Justine Wishek.
31. Presidential cigar butts among. Arcadia Tribune February 2, 1978.
32. Pony Express Station. news clip December 11, 1930.
33. Train of 1875 rolls again. Pasadena Star News May 6, 1940.
34. Museum itself copies old Pony Express Post. news photo and caption, March 13, 1930.
35. Pony Express Museum. news clip December 11, 1930.
36. Pony Express Museum in Arcadia. Arcadia Tribune August 2, 1935.
37. Sail away. Nevada State Journal, p.3 photo and caption June 9, 1975
38. Special guest pass from Harrah's auction.
39. Wild West Museum wowed patrons. Pasadena Star News "Cheers" section, February 25, 1994.
40. W. Parker Lyon, man of many pasts, dies suddenly after 84 full years. Arcadia Journal December 21, 1949. copied from paper in Scrapbook #8.
41. W. Parker Lyon Narrow Gauge Railroad "Haw Haw Route" first class ticket. (Stored in Box #31 with museum scrapbook.)
42. E-mail dated October 31, 2000 from Leon F. Case describing his memories of the museum when he was a young boy of 8 years.
43. W. Parker Lyon Pony Express Museum promotional flyer published after move from Pasadena to Arcadia. 8 1/2 x 11, 2-sided w/photos, c.1935, 6 copies.
44. Pad of forms used by the museum for western property rentals. c.1940s.
45. "Parker Lyon's Pony Express Museum."Arcadia Weekly, August 22, 2002; p. 17.
46. "William Parker Lyon's Pony Express Museum," by Donald Duke. Page 7. The Branding Iron - Westerners Los Angeles Corral, Spring 2005, Number 239.
47. Print out of scanned postcard image of Old Clothes Line, Pony Express Museum, Arcadia, Calif. Clothes line hangs in front of a "Chinese laundry."
48. Ton of relics added to Pony Express Museum by Lyon after Nevada trek. Arcadia Tribune, p1, August 9, 1935.
49. A Remarkable Express Museum, Express Messenger, December 1928. Description of W. Parker Lyon's Express Museum, at his home Oak Knoll estate in Pasadena at 1161 Virginia Road, which is shown by special appointment. Article describes his collections.
50. Midcentury modern gets landmark status. W. Parker Lyon House gets Pasadena City Council backing for designation. Designed by architect Thornton Ladd and built in 1948, the midcentury modern home is located at 280 California Terrace, Pasadena, CA.
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Pony Express Museum
W. Parker Lyon
Ladd, Thornton
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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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Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park)
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History Room
Box Number
Box 37
Shelf Number
Shelf B4
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346AF
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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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Santa Anita Entertainment Center

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1. City of Arcadia Notice of Public Scoping Meeting for an environmental impact report held August 9, 1995. 2. Single sheet mailed "To the Concerned Citizen" by an unknown source. August 1995. 3. Agenda for Santa Anita Entertainment Center Public Hearing and Scoping Meeting August 9, 1995. 4. C…
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1. City of Arcadia Notice of Public Scoping Meeting for an environmental impact report held August 9, 1995.
2. Single sheet mailed "To the Concerned Citizen" by an unknown source. August 1995.
3. Agenda for Santa Anita Entertainment Center Public Hearing and Scoping Meeting August 9, 1995.
4. Comment/Question card for Santa Anita Entertainment Complex Scoping Meeting.
5. "Neighbors for Arcadia" notice of meeting October 30, 1995; minutes of meeting August 14, 1995; and minutes of meeting September 18, 1995.
6. Brochure from Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc. setting forth plans for Santa Anita's Arts and Entertainment Center. October 1995.
7. Santa Anita Arts and Entertainment Center "SAEC" Questions and Answers. Updated and distributed by SAEC in November 1995.
8. Arcadia Community Newsletter, November 1995. "Winner's Circle" - regarding Santa Anita Entertainment Center. original copy
9. same, acid free copy
10. Memo dated 3/30/95 from City Manager to City of Arcadia Staff regarding information about Santa Anita Race Track development application.
11. Officials Withdraw Plan for Complex at Racetrack. LA Times May 1, 1996
12. Postcard showing proposed Santa Anita Arts & Entertainment Center 1996.
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Santa Anita Entertainment Center
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Santa Anita Park (1934-1942)

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1. Election volunteers aid race track vote. Pasadena Post. July 22, 1932. 2. Santa Anita Park will bring thousands here. Arcadia Tribune, n.d. circa December 24, 1934. 3. Joseph M. Schenck's purchase of interest. news clip June 8, 1934. 4. Santa Anita Race Track complete. front page of t…
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1. Election volunteers aid race track vote. Pasadena Post. July 22, 1932.
2. Santa Anita Park will bring thousands here. Arcadia Tribune, n.d. circa December 24, 1934.
3. Joseph M. Schenck's purchase of interest. news clip June 8, 1934.
4. Santa Anita Race Track complete. front page of the Arcadia News of the special issue of Forecast, marking the opening December 7, 1934.
5. Santa Anita to figure in race track history. same as above.
6. L.A. Turf Club plans to handle big crowd. same as above.
7. "Azucar" to enter $100,000 Santa Anita Handicap reported. same as above.
8. Totalisator now being installed at race track. same as above.
9. Extensive building program is to add to greatness of local race plant. Arcadia Tribune August 2, 1935.
10. Santa Anita track work is started. Arcadia Tribune August 2, 1935.
11. Turf Club to add splendor. Arcadia Tribune July 10, 1936.
12. Third annual racing meet. Arcadia Tribune July 14, 1936.
13. California: Los Angeles Turf Club. article in BLOOD-HORSE January 20, 1934. missing as of May 1999
14. Investigation discussed by noted leader. Arcadia Tribune February 15, 1937.
15. Derby billed at race track. Arcadia Tribune February 15, 1937.
16. Santa Anita handicap winners. Arcadia Tribune October 2, 1941.
17. Santa Anita future use studied. Arcadia Tribune January 15, 1942.
18. Last scene as war cancelled 1942 Santa Anita racing season. Arcadia Tribune February 12, 1942.
19. Council hears track founding story. News Post article February 7, 1967.
20. The Marks brothers of Los Angeles. Part of an article from WESTERN STATES JEWISH HISTORICAL QUARTERLY, July 1979, in which Joshua Marks is claimed to be the builder of the track facility.
21. Horse car. Arcadia Tribune news photo showing horse car of the 1930s. August 16, 1973.
22. Santa Anita fans used red cars. News Post August 8, 1969.
23. Dear Sid. Letter to Mr. Platford from Chas. F. Outland regarding W.H. Hoffman, Jr. n.d.
24. Queen City's big oval; a mile through history. Arcadia Tribune March 16, 1978.
25. The Empire Builder. Excerpt of biographical article about Harry Chandler explaining how the Los Angeles Times attitude toward racing changed under the tutelage by Dr. Charles Strub. Copied at Santa Anita Park September 1980.
26. Sid Ziff's column on the opening of Santa Anita Park December 24, 1934. Los Angeles Evening Herald and Express. December 24, 1934.
27. Expect 60,000 fans at Santa Anita Park. Los Angeles Evening Herald and Express article and overhead photo showing layout of original 1934 Santa Anita Park December 24, 1934.
28. Race track start seen by throng. Pasadena Post March 27, 1934.
29. Horse race track permit for Baldwin Ranch given to Dr. Strub, Hal Roach. Pasadena Post January 19, 1934.
30. Southland to become horse racing center. Pasadena Post. February 19, 1933 with photos.
31. World's best horses to race at Santa Anita Park. Arcadia Tribune August 3, 1934.
32. Fifty Years Ago, racing went to war, too. THE RACING TIMES December 7, 1991. photos from Arcadia Public Library archives.
33. Huntington to have racy formal opening. CALIFORNIA LIFE vol. 36 no.1, January 10, 1935.
34. Beautiful Santa Anita Park, Los Angeles Turf Club's splendid new racing plant. CALIFORNIA LIFE. vol. 35 no 11 and 12, December, 1934.
35. Obituary, death record and articles about Hal Roach and his involvement with Dr. Charles Strub in building Santa Anita Park. He became the first President of Santa Anita Park. Died 11/2/1992.
36. "State Wars on Bookies." A house at 180 West Huntington Drive in Arcadia was raided and four men were arrested who were using binoculars to catch the race results and flashing them to bookmakers throughout the nation. Los Angeles Times, January 17, 1938. From Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936-Jan. 1, 1939, located at Arcadia Historical Society. One extra copy from ProQuest.
37. Behind the scenes at Santa Anita by John Marcy. WESTWAYS, March 1935, p. 30+.
38. Thundering Hoofs at Santa Anita. WESTWAYS, January 1941.
39. What Makes Whirly Run? Westways, December 1941, p. 20-21.
40. The Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc. Official Program Santa Anita Park First Day, Tuesday, December 25, 1934. Lists names of directors, general manager, racing officials.
41. Santa Anita racetrack brochure, compliments of the Automobile Club of Southern California. Contains history of Santa Anita Park, California Horse Racing Board members, Directors Los Angeles Turf Club, racing information, track records, racing officials, map of roads leading to Santa Anita Park, plot of track and grounds (drawing of the layout), diagrammatical drawing of the new grandstand and club house, stake program for winter meeting 1937-1938, and history of Santa Anita stakes from 1934 through March 12, 1938.
42. Facts, figures on big race (the Santa Anita Handicap). Los Angeles Times, February 27, 1937. How the world's richest stake was collected and how it will be distributed. The gross amount of $91,800 goes to the winner. Estimates of attendance, automobiles, and handle given here. Anita Baldwin will crown the winner with a floral horseshoe.
43. Record crowd may witness Santa Anita Handicap. Los Angeles Times, March 5, 1938. Attendance is estimated at 60,000 people, with an estimated $1,750,000 passing through the mutuels.
44. Advertisement showing race start time, general admission was $1.10, and Pacific Electric Railway round trip fare from Los Angeles was 50 cents. Los Angeles Times, December 24, 1936.
45. Advertisement for Santa Anita Derby, $50,000 added, general admission was $1.10 and Clubhouse admission was $2.20. Los Angeles Times, February 22, 1939.
46. Advertisement showing race start time, general admission was $1.10, Clubhouse admission was $2.20 and Pacific Electric Railway round trip fare from Los Angeles (6th and Main St. Station) was 55 cents. Los Angeles Times, December 30, 1940.
47. A) Santa Anita opens on Christmas day for a 53-day meet with celebrities and actresses Inez Courtney and Marian Marsh, also Hal Roach and Charles H. Strub. Time Magazine, December 24, 1934. B) Famous people who went to the races at Santa Anita Park include Bing Crosby, William Randolph Hearst, Fred Astaire, Mae West, Al Jolson, Marion Davies, Janet Gaynor, Irving Thalberg, Samuel Goldwyn, Norma Shearer, Frederick Moulton Alger (picture). Time Magazine, March 4, 1935. C) Fresh Batch-en route to Santa Anita Park are six little Biscuits, going on two years old. The first get of famed Seabiscuit will make their racing debuts during December 31-March 14). Their names are Sea Covey, Sea Patrol, Sea Skipper, Sea Mite, Sea Frolic, Sea Belle. Time Magazine, December 8, 1941. D) No More Pansies. Santa Anita race meeting, richest in the world, is called off for 1942, to be used by U.S. Army during wartime. Will mean losses in racing income, state taxes, work for the 4,300 track employees. $50,000 worth of freshly planted pansies were plowed under. Time Magazine, January 19, 1942.
48. Official Program March 4, 1939. Official Program March 1, 941.
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Santa Anita Park (1934-1942)
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Social Life and Customs

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1. In the good old days of Arcadia. Arcadia Bulletin 1904. 2. Sunday face for Arcadia. Los Angeles Daily Times March 31, 1909. 3. Queen made gift of elaborate gown by Becker's. (Margaret Dorsey) news clip 1933. 4. Dice once rolled when City slept. news clip, n.d. 5. Arcadia gets publicity.…
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1. In the good old days of Arcadia. Arcadia Bulletin 1904.
2. Sunday face for Arcadia. Los Angeles Daily Times March 31, 1909.
3. Queen made gift of elaborate gown by Becker's. (Margaret Dorsey) news clip 1933.
4. Dice once rolled when City slept. news clip, n.d.
5. Arcadia gets publicity. news clip from scrapbook of Alton Green circa 1927.
6. Cartoons and story with a sentence about Arcadia from Los Angeles Times April 18, 1909 p.1 of part II; story written by Harry C. Carr.
7. Information due to closing of Santa Anita from L.A. Daily Times March 31, 1909.
8. Copy of invitation to the Santa Anita Ball held February 23, 1936.
9. Street dance, band concert attract throng. Arcadia Journal August 12, 1925.
10. Margaret Dorsey, voted queen of the Arcadia Carnival of Progress. news clip 1934.
11. "Most exciting thing in the world - Beatles" article describing excitement of a Beatles concert at the Hollywood Bowl. Arcadia Tribune September 9, 1965.
12. Receipt for horse bailed out of pound. Arcadia May 11, 1923.
13. Worshippers to greet dawn. Article about Easter sunrise services in Arcadia. San Gabriel Valley Digest April 1930.
14. Cat owners compete in Arcadia during SGV Cat Fanciers show at Arcadia Masonic Lodge. Weekly Star, February 17, 2013.
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Social Life and Customs
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W. Parker Lyon Pony Express Museum Scrapbook

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1. W. Parker Lyon Pony Express Museum Scrapbook Photos
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W. Parker Lyon Pony Express Museum Scrapbook
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History Room
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Box 31
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Shelf B3
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