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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 Beautiful Commission Scrapbook

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Start Date
1969
End Date
1991
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a. Arcadia Beautiful Commission Scrapbook featuring award winners and pictures of awards ceremonies. Clippings from 1984 through 1991. b. Arcadia Beautiful Commission Scrapbook. Established 1970. Paintings by Edna Lenz on the first few pages. Clippings from 1969 through 1978.
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1969
End Date
1991
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a. Arcadia Beautiful Commission Scrapbook featuring award winners and pictures of awards ceremonies. Clippings from 1984 through 1991.
b. Arcadia Beautiful Commission Scrapbook. Established 1970. Paintings by Edna Lenz on the first few pages. Clippings from 1969 through 1978.
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Arcadia Beautiful Commission Scrapbook
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 83
Shelf Number
Shelf H34
Item ID
389AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia Board of Realtors

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Arcadia Comparable Books 12/1973-2/1974 10/1976-12/1976 7/1976-9/1976 1/1977-3/1977 1/1983-6/1983
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Arcadia Comparable Books 12/1973-2/1974 10/1976-12/1976 7/1976-9/1976 1/1977-3/1977 1/1983-6/1983
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Arcadia Board of Realtors
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 100
Shelf Number
Shelf H5
Item ID
465AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia Board of Realtors

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Arcadia Multiple Listing Book 1/1985-3/1985 1/1985-6/1985 1/1986-3/1986 1/1986-6/1986 MRMLS Regional Investment Property 3/6-12/1986
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Arcadia Multiple Listing Book 1/1985-3/1985 1/1985-6/1985 1/1986-3/1986 1/1986-6/1986 MRMLS Regional Investment Property 3/6-12/1986
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Arcadia Board of Realtors
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 102
Shelf Number
Shelf H5
Item ID
467AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia Board of Realtors

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MRMLS 1/1987-6/1987 Residential 1/1987-12/1987 Residential 1/1987-12/1987 Regional Investment Property
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MRMLS 1/1987-6/1987 Residential 1/1987-12/1987 Residential 1/1987-12/1987 Regional Investment Property
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Arcadia Board of Realtors
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 103
Shelf Number
Shelf H5
Item ID
468AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia Board of Realtors

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MRMLS 1/1988-3/1988 1/1988-6/1988 2/11-17/1988 10/6-12/1988
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MRMLS 1/1988-3/1988 1/1988-6/1988 2/11-17/1988 10/6-12/1988
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Arcadia Board of Realtors
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 104
Shelf Number
Shelf H5
Item ID
469AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia Board of Realtors

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MRMLS Residential Property 2/17-23/1989 4/6-12/1989 8/24-39/1989
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MRMLS Residential Property 2/17-23/1989 4/6-12/1989 8/24-39/1989
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Arcadia Board of Realtors
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 105
Shelf Number
Shelf H5
Item ID
470AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia Board of Realtors

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MRMLS Residential Property. 2/22-28/1990 10/18-24/1990 16th District Multiple Listing Handbook 2/1990
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MRMLS Residential Property. 2/22-28/1990 10/18-24/1990 16th District Multiple Listing Handbook 2/1990
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Arcadia Board of Realtors
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 106
Shelf Number
Shelf H5
Item ID
471AF
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Arcadia Board of Realtors

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Arcadia Cumulative Index 10/1975-9/1976 1/1976-12/1976 4/1976-3/1977 4/1977-7/1978 5/1977-1/1979 8/1977-7/1979 2/1979-1/1980
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Arcadia Cumulative Index 10/1975-9/1976 1/1976-12/1976 4/1976-3/1977 4/1977-7/1978 5/1977-1/1979 8/1977-7/1979 2/1979-1/1980
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Arcadia Board of Realtors
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 101
Shelf Number
Shelf H5
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466AF
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Arcadia Public Library Building 20 W. Duarte Rd. Selected plans and blueprints

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Arcadia Public Library 20 W. Duarte Rd. Selected plans and blueprints. 1) South Patio Renovation (no date). 2) South Patio Schematic (no date). 3) 2008 Air Handler. 4) Emergency Exit from Basement, 1991.
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Arcadia Public Library 20 W. Duarte Rd. Selected plans and blueprints. 1) South Patio Renovation (no date). 2) South Patio Schematic (no date). 3) 2008 Air Handler. 4) Emergency Exit from Basement, 1991.
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Arcadia Public Library Building 20 W. Duarte Rd. Selected plans and blueprints
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 117
Shelf Number
Shelf H16
Item ID
430AF
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Boards and Commissions

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1. Commissioner's Handbook. June 1979. 2. City Council, Board and Commissions - 1965. 3. City Council, Board and Commissions - 1966. 4. City Council, Board and Commissions - 1967. 5. City Council, Board and Commissions - 1969. 6. City Council, Board and Commissions - 1970. 7. City Council, B…
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1. Commissioner's Handbook. June 1979.
2. City Council, Board and Commissions - 1965.
3. City Council, Board and Commissions - 1966.
4. City Council, Board and Commissions - 1967.
5. City Council, Board and Commissions - 1969.
6. City Council, Board and Commissions - 1970.
7. City Council, Board and Commissions - 1971.
8. City Council, Board and Commissions - 1973.
9. City Council, Board and Commissions - 1974.
10. City Council, Board and Commissions - 1975.
11. City Council, Board and Commissions - 1976.
12. "Recreation and Parks Commissions." Arcadia City Newsletter, Spring 1974.
13. Parking Place Commission.
14. Letter from Arcadia Beautiful Commission, 1971.
15. Members of City Council and various boards, 1944.
16. City of Arcadia list of Councilmen and Board members, 1948.
17. City of Arcadia Boards and Commissions, 1942.
18. "Sister City Commission." Arcadia City Newsletter, Winter 1975.
19. "Library Board of Trustees." Arcadia City Newsletter, Fall, 1973.
20. "City forms commission for the elderly." Arcadia Tribune, February 23, 1978.
21. City Council, Board and Commissions - 1977.
22. City Council, Board and Commissions - 1978.
23. City Council, Board and Commissions - April 1979.
24. City Council, Board and Commissions - September 1979.
25. City Council, Board and Commissions - April 1980.
26. City Council, Board and Commissions - July 1980.
27. City Council, Board and Commissions - April 1981.
28. City Council, Board and Commissions - April 1982.
29. City Council Liaison Appointments - April 1982 (revised).
30. City Council, Board and Commissions - September 1982.
31. City Council, Board and Commissions - April 1984.
32. City Council, Board and Commissions - July 1984.
33. City Council, Board and Commissions - January 1985.
34. City Council, Board and Commissions - May 1985.
35. City Council, Board and Commissions - September 1985.
36. City Council, Board and Commissions - May 1986.
37. City Council, Board and Commissions - September 1986.
38. City Council, Board and Commissions - July 1987.
39. City Council, Board and Commissions - May 1989.
40. Memo from William D. Wolard, Acting City Manager, June 11, 1992. A listing of the Board and Commission terms ending June 30, 1992.
41. City Council, Board and Commissions Roster - October 1993.
42. City Council, Board and Commissions Roster - September 1994.
43. City Council, Board and Commissions Roster - 1991/1992.
44. City Council, Board and Commissions Roster - October 1996.
45. Commissioner's Handbook. June 1987.
46. The Arcadia Beautiful Commission presents Arcadia Beautiful Awards 2003. Program for the July 1, 2003 awards ceremony.
47. The Arcadia Beautiful Commission presents Holiday Decoration Awards 2003. Program for the January 20, 2004 reception and awards ceremony. (two copies)
48. Boards and Commissions Handbook. publ. date 2004. Boards and Commissions Handbook, July 2007.
49. City recognizes Arcadia Beautiful Commmission, Arboretum for promoting Arbor Day. In photo: Tom Beck, Jan Shimmin, Lee Shimmin, Burton Brink, Ethel Laczko, Robert Miller, Barbara Lyle, Don Fandry, Richard Schulhof, Mitchell Bishop, Matt Randolph, Anna-Lisa Sharar, Sandy Snider, Peyton Hall, Laura Janssen, Christine Lazzaretto.
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Boards and Commissions
Item ID
36AF
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Business and Industry

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1. Grand Opening Flyer for Shen's Books and Supplies, February 1992. 2. "Lee Tracy opens new service station." Arcadia Tribune, August 24, 1934, page 1. 3. "Modern Rest Home in Arcadia." Arcadia Tribune, August 24, 1934, page 7. 4. "Night vision devices (Varo Optical)." Arcadia Tribune, Decembe…
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1. Grand Opening Flyer for Shen's Books and Supplies, February 1992.
2. "Lee Tracy opens new service station." Arcadia Tribune, August 24, 1934, page 1.
3. "Modern Rest Home in Arcadia." Arcadia Tribune, August 24, 1934, page 7.
4. "Night vision devices (Varo Optical)." Arcadia Tribune, December 3, 1967.
5. "Teb Inc. Pioneers City's Chicago Park." Arcadia Tribune, December 1967. Other articles in this series are in the last 2 months of 1967.
6. "He lined his (Nutria Raising)." Mechanix Illustrated, no date.
7. "Medical Breakthrough (Dupaco Inc.)." Arcadia Tribune, December 22, 1966.
8. "Midst of depression (Kophamer - Carl's Corn)." Arcadia News Post, January 16, 1970.
9. "Carl Kophamers receive." Arcadia Tribune, January 21, 1970.
10. "An idea made of glass (Arcadia Sliding Glass Doors)." Fortune, November 1955, page 250.
11. "Curry can save water (Drip Irrigation)." Arcadia Tribune, July 22, 1973.
12. Standard Industrial Survey. Profile for business location, July 1963.
13. "Arcadia company plays big role (D.B. Milliken Company)." Arcadia News Post, December 5, 1969.
14. "Old pharmacy closing (Arcadia Pharmacy)." Arcadia Tribune, April 28, 1974, page A4.
15. "King's Pharmacy." Arcadia Tribune, February 24, 1977, page C6.
16. "Discovering a new oil field." Copied from original promotion brochure in scrapbook of Alton Green, circa 1926-1927.
17. "Arcadia Drive-In Market." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930, pages 16-17.
18. "Arcadia Business districts." News clip, circa 1930.
19. Notes on Hinshaw's Department Store.
20. "Arcadia has space." Chamber of Commerce brochure, no date.
21. "Footprints in space." D.B. Milliken brochure, no date.
22. Arcadia Industrial and Manufacturing Guide, 1961.
23. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Industrial and Manufacturing Guide, 1968.
24. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Industrial and Manufacturing Guide, 1971.
25. Arcadia Industrial Directory, 1973.
26. Arcadia Industrial Directory, 1976.
27. "Schmidt selects strategic sites for new brewery." News clip, circa 1933-1934.
28. "One of the first samples of what may be expected. Proposed theater in El Rancho Shopping District." Herald Tribune, March 22, 1948.
29. House at 22 E. Foothill. Quote from Phyllis Walker, January 23, 1978.
30. Quaser Industries' Sales Promotional Androids, circa 1978.
31. "International Headquarters." Arcadia Tribune, April 20, 1978.
32. "Arcadia shopping centers." Chamber of Commerce map showing shopping areas, circa 1974?
33. "Arcadia business districts." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1934.
34. "Carl's Corn." Reference to Arcadia Tribune article, August 22, 1974.
35. "First national Bank of Arcadia is being organized." Inglewood California News, May 19, 1916.
36. Some department store openings, pre 1967.
37. List of Arcadia Tribune entries on subject.
38. "Groundbreaking marks fresh start on center." Arcadia Tribune, July 26, 1964.
39. "Pantry Market opens newest store in Golden West Village." Arcadia Tribune, June 9, 1966.
40. "Vons to build new unit." Arcadia Tribune, July 14, 1966.
41. "Grand opening at Marketowne." Arcadia Tribune, February 26, 1948.
42. "First Village Center to house grocery (El Rancho Market)." Arcadia Tribune, June 10, 1948.
43. "Parking problem solved for shoppers in West Arcadia area." Arcadia Tribune, March 20, 1952.
44. "West Arcadia welcomes new Hinshaw's Department Store." Arcadia Tribune, March 20, 1952.
45. "New store in West Arcadia opens on site of first one." Arcadia Tribune, March 30, 1952. Refers to first building in West Arcadia.
46. "West Arcadia Business Association cooperation sparks shopping district." Arcadia Tribune, March 30, 1952.
47. "West side shows development since 1924." News clip, August 3, 1934.
48. Article about the Android Amusement Corporation that rents robots. New West.
49. "Business district goes for new respectability (Diamond Jubilee Supplement)." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978.
50. "New local bank possible." Arcadia Tribune, September 17, 1978, page A1.
51. "Savings and Loan grows." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978. Supplement about the history of Homes Savings and Loan in Arcadia.
52. "Business district: from saloons to new respectability." Arcadia Tribune, July 16, 1978.
53. Arcadia All Pro Athletic Club. Promotional flyer, January 1979.
54. "Business license information and requirements." Arcadia Chamber of Commerce booklet, 1978.
55. "Landmark gone - Hartzler Shoe Store." Arcadia Tribune, February 8, 1979.
56. "Pair banking on permit approval." Arcadia Tribune, January 14, 1979.
57. "Mergers add to growth." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978, supplement.
58. "Enlarges shop (Becker's Dress Shop)." Arcadia Tribune, September 7, 1934.
59. "Physicians and dentists in Monrovia market area." Statistics showing members of both categories in Arcadia and other nearby towns. Coldwell-Banker economic study, done for Monrovia, 1976.
60. "Great Western Arcadia opens." Arcadia Tribune, June 26, 1979, page B1.
61. "Arcadia gets its own bank." Arcadia Tribune, July 15, 1979, page A1.
62. Logo of First National Bank of Arcadia. Copy of check loaned by Phyllis Walker. Check had been written by her grandfather, Dr. Fletcher G. Sanborn, whose practice and home were at 100 N. First Avenue.
63. "Arcadia Hardware Company." News clip, 1934.
64. Joseph Becker, proprietor of Becker's Dress Shop.
65. "Arcadia's newest service station (owner Roy Swanson)." News clip, 1934.
66. "When on June 1, 1925, the First National Bank of America ..." News clip, no date.
67. "Summary statistics for counties and cities with 2,500 inhabitants or more. 1977 Census of Wholesale Trade.
68. "Summary statistics for cities with 500 establishments or more." 1977 Census of Retail Trade.
69. "Arcadia Lumber: it's a local landmark." Arcadia Tribune, June 1, 1980, photo.
70. Notes on saddlery shops and stables in Arcadia. Information supplied by Sandy Snider, Los Angeles County Arboretum.
71. "Statistics by kind of business for major retail centers and central business districts in SMSA." 1977 Census of Retail Trade.
72. "This sleek 1935 Chevrolet panel truck is ...(Ralph's Flowers)." Arcadia Temple City Courier, May 1, 1980.
73. Fact sheet on Carl's Corn Stand. Information given by daughter Arly Kophamer Barton, July 1980.
74. "Oldest continuous one-owner business in the City of Arcadia." Arcadia Chamber of Commerce New Bulletin, 1981.
75. Ad for Dr. C.B. Caldwell and Dr. F.G. Sanborn. Source and date unknown.
76. "Gourmet Graphic of Arcadia district." Pasadena Star News, 1993.
77. "Arcadia bagel bakery on a roll." Prodigy from Los Angeles Times, November 13, 1994.
78. "An open letter to you from H. Richard Closson, President of Huntington Bank." Flyer from Huntington Bank, 1981.
79. Business license information and requirements for establishment, 1981. Booklet for the new businessman planning to establish a business in Arcadia.
80. "Dairy features all products (Hugh E. Buck Dairy)." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930.
81. "Changes business to home town (Dr. Carl F. Bass, Optometrist)." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930.
82. "Arcadia's pioneer printers (D.H. and Frank G. Roush)." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930.
83. Rancho Television Center announces their opening. Business announcement in greeting card format with Queen Anne Cottage on front, 1950.
84. "Downtown group paces growth of shopping district - McCoy Building." News clip, no date.
85. "Arcadia Hardware." Arcadia tribune, August 3, 1937. The same picture as in #63.
86. "Stoker's Market on Santa Anita." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1934.
87. George. N. Boyer, Jeweler. 1948 calendar.
88. "The drive-in market." News clip, 1933.
89. "Romancing the carriage (William Barton family)." News Digest, Volume III, Number 21, May 27 - June 2, 1987, pages 5-6.
90. Businesses in Arcadia over 30-40 years. List compiled from City Directory, 1986.
91. "Ribbon cutting (Sir Speedy Print Shop)." Arcadia Highlander, May 6, 1987.
92. "Pain of progress in Arcadia (Golden West Village)." Pasadena Star News, Monday Business section, March 14, 1988.
93. Teledyne profile (English edition), 1986.
94. A letter regarding Arcadia Ceramics from Jenny Derwich of Jenstan - research in U.S. pottery and porcelain, May 13, 1988.
95. "Hinshaw's readies for closeout." Pasadena Star News, June 24, 1992.
96. Hinshaw's Going Out of Business Sale. Flyer, June 26, 1992.
97. Hinshaw's Going Out of Business Sale. Flyer, June 27, 1992.
98. "Departed stores. Hinshaw's in Arcadia is latest retailer to be squeezed out." Los Angeles Times, June 27, 1992, Section D, page 1.
99. 1993 Retail Store Sales Tax Budget Estimates. By Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates, November 2, 1993.
100. Draft listing of 1993 Arcadia Top 25 Sales Tax producers; Top 17 Property Owners by 1992 Assessed Value; Top TOT (Bed Tax) Hotels; City of Arcadia Employers with 50 or more employees on site. March 1994.
101. City of Arcadia Information for Businesses. Economic Development Department, City of Arcadia, November 1989.
102. City of Arcadia Information for Businesses. Economic Development Department, City of Arcadia, January 1992.
103. Lease rate data information sheet. Economic Development Department, City of Arcadia, July 1995.
104. "Slimming by the sea so happily." San Gabriel Valley Tribune, March 14, 1991, page C1.
105. "Time is changing in the Model S & L." New York Times, May 22, 1996.
106. Article regarding the new Southern California Floral and Perfume Company in Arcadia. Monrovia Planet, June 4, 1887.
107. "Who's on First? Ralph's Florist on First Avenue." Arcadia Weekly, February 20, 1997.
108. "Hotel deal done (Extended Stay America Hotel)." Arcadia Weekly, April 3, 1997, page 1.
109. Charles Eaton Entrepreneur of restaurants. The Gryphon. June 1947. Pub. by United Pacific Insurance Company.
110. Summary of industrial survey. 1929.
111. Road atlas and travel guide which has advertisements for Arcadia businesses. c.1982
112. Article about Chantry Flat mule station. Pasadena Star News. March 2, 2001.
113. Flyer opposing the presence of the Golden Eyes Gentlemen's Club, a nude juice bar in Arcadia. probably 1999.
114. Arcadia sales tax third quarter receipts during April-June 1997.
115. Letter dated September 6, 2001 from CB Richard Ellis, Inc. announcing the execution of a 30,000 square foot building for National Automobile and Casualty Insurance Company at 51 North Fifth Avenue and an additional 55,600 square foot 3-story office building at 488 Santa Clara Street. Invitation to the ground breaking ceremony on October 11, 2001 and a color marketing flyer showing location and renderings of the buildings.
116. Two brochures on programs being held at "The Carter Report Center" located at 100 W. Duarte Road. c2002
117. 1993 Arcadia downtown business owner listing. Includes business name, address, owner name and description, phone number and number of employees. August 2, 1993.
118. 1993 Assessor's Record Search Books listing of downtown Arcadia property owners. August 25, 1993.
119. 1984 Los Angeles County Assessor Roll Print listing of downtown Arcadia property owners. 1984.
120. Brochure for El Rancho Meat and Provisions, Inc. located at 624 S. Santa Anita. c2003.
121. Letter to Janet Sporleder from Judy Wang, Marketing Assistant at AddALL.com with information on the company and 11 bookmark designs for review.
122. Commercial/Industrial Properties Lease Rate Data Information Sheet. November 2003. Includes information on the available square feet, land use, lease terms, and agent or owner for properties in the city business areas - Downtown, Duarte Road/First Avenue, West Arcadia, North Arcadia, South Arcadia, and Chicago Park.
123. E.J. Gengler Mfg. Co. instruction sheet for the "Time-Her-Rite Milking Machine Timer" (dairy equipment). Copyright 1942 and 1944. See also: vertical file Oral History for more information on Edwin J. Gengler.
124. Milliken Gardens, 1951 catalog and order sheets (inserted). This was a nursery or flower seller at 385 W. Colorado Street, Arcadia, California. Note that California sales tax is 3% on the order forms.
125. "2008 Top 6 Icons: Entrepreneurs" from The Magazine, Pasadena Foothills Region, June 2008, Vol 2, Issue 6; pp. 18-21. www.themagazinell.com. Articles by Steve Tobia, features six entrepreneurs, including business owner Paul Rusnak, owner of local automobile dealership Rusnak Mercedes Benz (Rusnak Auto Group).
126. Potenza College Consulting pamphlet, 1201 W. Huntington Drive, Suite 106, Arcadia, CA 91007. In business since 2000. No date.
127. The Cottage Shop, 1107 S. Baldwin Avenue. Newspaper ad for a jet-black super-gloss, padded box containing 50 match books, called the "Ebony Chest" for $1.60. Los Angeles Times, February 11, 1945.
128. Newspaper ad for Milliken Gardens, 385 W. Colorado Street, Arcadia, California. Selling irises and daylilies for $3.50. Los Angeles Times, April 11, 1943.
129. Yes, Southern California Can Grow Good Tobacco, Too. Los Angeles Times, August 15, 1920. John Glenn and David Ford grow tobacco on thirty acres in Monrovia and Arcadia. Their business is the Glenn-Ford Plantation.
130. Keychain-key fob The Arcadia Tradition, "Celebrate Downtown!" March 30, 1996.
131. Mrs. Arlowyn Barton introduces Carl's Sweet Corn now packaged to insure tenderness. Arcadia Tribune, August 23, 1956. (Photo of Arly Barton).
132. Vanishing institutions by Scott Hettrick, from Arcadiasbest.com and Mountain Views News, February 28, 2015. Businesses in Arcadia that have closed include Arcadia Welfare and Thrift, Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys, 101-to-1 Cocktail Bar, and Vons Headquarters in the former May Company store building on Michillinda Avenue.
133. The Changing Face of Arcadia-Commercial Brokerage Firm Submits Proposal for Downtown Districts. Arcadia Weekly, February 4, 2016.
134. Logistics project approved, 81-acre site, formerly a gravel mine, a 1.6 million-square-foot logistics center and industrial park is in Arcadia, but it abuts an El Monte residential neighborhood and El Monte leaders are asking Arcadia to consider sharing its revenues from the project. By Courtney Tompkins, Pasadena Star News, p. A3, March 3, 2016.
135. Trial will decide GemCoin CEO's debt. Steve Chen was part of pyramid scheme, Pasadena Star News, December 30, 2016.
136. Map of business districts in Arcadia and demographic estimates, letter by Tim Schwehr of Arcadia Development Services Dept. about NAI Capital consultants. October 14, 2016.
137. Business card for Barton's Carriages, the William Barton Family, Arly Barton and Bill Barton. See also related Carl's Sweet Corn, Carl Kophamer.
138. 4 articles. Rabbit growers, rabbit breeders, National Rabbit Association of America will meet in the Chamber of Commerce room at City Hall. Program will feature a display of Junior Bucks and Does. Everyone is invited to attend and bring one or more of their rabbits. Building hits million mark. September permits push total to $1,101,525 for 1938. Largest single item on the official building report was $18,000 for Santa Anita Park entrance building which houses ticket booths. Home of Arcadia's home newspaper Arcadia Bulletin. City Council plans improvements called to order by Mayor Malin, including discussions of dances held at American Legion, rezoning Huntington Strip and angled parking lines in front of Market Basket. Arcadia Bulletin, October 6, 1938.
139. Letterhead from Baker's Commercial Refrigeration 144 East Huntington Drive, Phone: DOuglas7-7904. Besocke Tool & Manufacturing Co. 228 North First Avenue, Phone: DOuglas7-2092. Modern Decorators 405 Genoa Street, Phone: DOuglas7-1147. Trailertown 4241 East Live Oak, Phone: DOuglas7-3878 (Fred and Emma Munson)
140. Grand Opening of Nash's West Arcadia Store, Arcadia Tribune, July 2, 1953. Location at 1325 South Baldwin Avenue. Architect Yates Palz. Ralph G. Browning, West Arcadia manager.
141. Due to the drought in Mexico, red jalapeno peppers needed to make Huy Fong Foods' sriracha sauce are in short supply. Though Ray Goei of Arcadia says he isn't worried because he still has a big bottle at home, he may find an empty shelf or a hefty price increase when he tries to get more. A 9-ounce bottle of Huy Fong's chili sauce, normally $2.49 is now offered on Ebay for $18.89 and $34.50 from a third-party seller on Walmart.com. This week, the Arcadia branch of 99 Ranch Market had the 17-ounce bottle on sale for $5.98. Pasadena Star News, p. A1, A8, July 9, 2023.
142. 99 Ranch Market opens in shops at Santa Anita. Pasadena Star News, p. A3, October 2, 2023.
143. Let's make a record! With the comeback of the popularity of vinyl records and the resulting bottleneck created in their production, Gil Tamazyan, Moe Espinosa (a.k.a. Drumcell), Surachai, and Cyrusrex founded Onyx Record Press in Arcadia. Using new, advanced machinery, they hope to fill a void and help independent artists continue to put their music out without the frustrating delays. Pasadena Star News, p. C4, October 22, 2023.
144. Fans commiserate in closing of their beloved bookstore. Karen Kropp, owner of the Book Rack in Arcadia, announced the closure of the store on First Avenue after forty years. Pasadena Star News, p. A1, A7, February 29, 2024..
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Business and Industry
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3 folders
Item ID
41AF
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Chamber of Commerce - Arcadia Board of Trade and Arcadia Chamber of Commerce

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Chamber of Commerce. Minutes of Arcadia Board of Trade and Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. April 1914 to December 1926. 1 ledger
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Chamber of Commerce. Minutes of Arcadia Board of Trade and Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. April 1914 to December 1926. 1 ledger
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Chamber of Commerce - Arcadia Board of Trade and Arcadia Chamber of Commerce
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 80
Shelf Number
Shelf B6
Item ID
386AF
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Churches

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1. "Arcadia Community Church." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930. 2. "Where Arcadia worships (Arcadia Community Church)." News clip, 1933. 3. "His excellency blesses (Holy Angels)." News clip, no date. 4. Program "Arcadia Presbyterian Church, a service of dedication." September 23, 1962 and…
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1. "Arcadia Community Church." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930.
2. "Where Arcadia worships (Arcadia Community Church)." News clip, 1933.
3. "His excellency blesses (Holy Angels)." News clip, no date.
4. Program "Arcadia Presbyterian Church, a service of dedication." September 23, 1962 and brochure "The new Arcadia Presbyterian Church" including description of church and photos. Program and 2 copies of brochure in same envelope.
5. "New church rising (First Church of Christ Scientist)." Arcadia Tribune, July 9, 1967.
6. "40th Anniversary - Arcadia Presbyterian Church." 1954 commemorative brochure.
7. Arcadia Presbyterian Church - 60th anniversary, 1974.
8. "60 years and growing." Commemorative brochure on the Arcadia Presbyterian Church, 1974.
9. "The Arcadia Presbyterian." Daily News Post, May 18, 1974.
10. "First Catholic Church." Arcadia Tribune, August 22, 1974.
11. "Arcadia Church now." Arcadia Tribune, May 16, 1974.
12. "Old Latin mass said." Los Angeles Times, July 9, 1977, Part 1, page 29.
13. "Temple Shaarei Tikvah." Typed information sheet, no date.
14. "Church of the Good Shepherd." Brochure to promote financing, 1948.
15. "Lutheran Church 40th Anniversary Celebration." Brochure, June 25, 1978.
16. "City churches traced to 1906." Arcadia Tribune, August 24, 1978.
17. "Parish dedicated to 'Holy Angels'." Arcadia Tribune Supplement, September 14, 1978.
18. "Jewish center dream to come true Sunday (Foothill Jewish Temple). News clip circa May 11, 1965.
19. "We would be building - the master plan for the Church of the Good Shepherd." Brochure, May 1951.
20. "Holy Angels Catholic Church started in railroad packing shed 12 years ago." Arcadia Tribune, December 18, 1947, page 16.
21. Church of the Good Shepherd (Methodist) brochure circa 1993.
22. "Arcadia Community Church." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1934, page A3.
23. "Brief History of the Church of the Holy Angels in Arcadia, CA." Church Directory, 1935-1985.
24. "Lenten Pathways." Lenten Daily Devotionals of the Church of the Good Shepherd, February and March 1989.
25. "Holy Angels Church started in railroad shed 12 years ago." Arcadia Tribune, December 13 or 18, 1947.
26. "Church that started as Sunday School in former saloon faces fine future." Arcadia Community Presbyterian .
27. Arcadia hill once scene of moving Easter worship; cross now windfall. Arcadia Tribune. April 6, 1947. n.p.
28. Arcadia Presbyterian Church Directory, 1969. Church located at First and Alice Streets.
29. Arcadia Presbyterian Church Christmas card showing the sanctuary on front of card. c. 1959.
30. Postcard invitation to a community open house on Sunday, May 4, 2003 at the new Christian Science Church at 620 South First Avenue. Color drawing of church on front.
31. Church of the Good Shepherd directory, Fall 2003, with artwork by W.R. McNall.
32. Church of the Good Shepherd directory, 1997. United Methodist, 400 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia, CA 91007.
33. Arcadia Presbyterian Church celebrating 100 years--1914 to 2014. Arcadia Weekly, April 3, 2014. The church is located at 121 Alice Street, Arcadia, CA, 91006.
34. Church Directory of Holy Angels Parish: a Roman Catholic Community, 2010-celebrating 75 years of faith.
35. Arcadia Christian School marks its 70th anniversary, by Jonathan Tsou. Arcadia Weekly, September 10, 2015.
36. Church of the Good Shepherd new building plans, undated. Includes minister's message by Thatcher Jordan, "new church school unit," and description of the church architecture of the new church building as "English Country style," in keeping with the present buildings and Gothic lines. Seating will fit 758.
37. History of The Santa Anita Church, 226 West Colorado Boulevard, Arcadia, CA 91007. Retrieved from website santaanitachurch.org on May 11, 2019.
38. History of Arcadia Congregational Church, 2706 S. Santa Anita Avenue. Retrieved from website arcadiaucc.org on May 11, 2019.
39. History of Church of the Good Shepherd (a United Methodist Church), 400 West Duarte Road, Arcadia, CA 91007. Retrieved from website www.cgsum.org on May 11, 2019.
40. Three pamphlets from Church of the Good Shepherd-Methodist-Arcadia,CA -1) The Challenge of our new Church "Let's look at the budget $81,447." 2) Why a budget? 1952-53 budget of $23,470 3) Church of the Good Shepherd Methodist, 400 West Duarte Road, Questions & Answers about weddings at the church.
41. Two items from Arcadia Presbyteryan Church. 1) One sheet of letterhead Arcadia Presbyterian Church, First Avenue and Alice Street, Office phone DOuglas7-3040, Minister: J. Davis Barnard, Assistant Minister: Arthur Dahlberg, Jr. Secretary: Fern L. Thompson, and Director of Music: Bernard J. Rockwood. 2) Clipper Club Yearbook 1950-Annual Installation Program, January 3, 1950 with officers names and member directory.
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Churches
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2 folders
Item ID
52AF
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Subject Files
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Citizen of the Year

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1. List of annual award winners through 1986. 2. "Mrs. Hoard, Scoot win." Arcadia Tribune, August 22, 1974, page 1. 3. "Neal Johnson named '75 Citizen of the Year." Arcadia Tribune, March 23, 1975, page 1. 4. "Hospital Chaplain honored as 1976 'Citizen of the Year'." Arcadia Tribune, April 4, 1…
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1. List of annual award winners through 1986.
2. "Mrs. Hoard, Scoot win." Arcadia Tribune, August 22, 1974, page 1.
3. "Neal Johnson named '75 Citizen of the Year." Arcadia Tribune, March 23, 1975, page 1.
4. "Hospital Chaplain honored as 1976 'Citizen of the Year'." Arcadia Tribune, April 4, 1976, page A1.
5. "Mrs. Livingston, Gilb named to receive awards as top citizens." Arcadia Tribune, February 27, 1977, page A1.
6. "Carol Libby, Roy Long 1977 Citizens of the Year." Arcadia Tribune, March 2, 1978, page A1.
7. "Helms, Mason Citizens of the Year." Arcadia Tribune, March 11, 1979, page A1.
8. "Arcadia Citizens of the Year." Arcadia Tribune, March 30, 1980, page A1.
9. "Marilyn Daleo named Citizen of the Year." Arcadia Tribune, February 15, 1981, page A1.
10. "Honors set for Dr. Robert Bell, Marguerite Towsley on April 4." Arcadia Tribune, February 14, 1982.
11. "Catherine Mundy, Lyle Cunningham named Citizens of the Year." Arcadia Tribune, February 10, 1983.
12. "Citizens of the Year: Ruth Gilb, Jim Parker." Arcadia Tribune, March 8, 1984.
13. "'Citizens of the Year' chosen." Arcadia Highlander, March 6, 1985, page 1.
14. "Ruth Gilb: Citizen of the Year." FPC Digest, April 1984, page 12.
15. "Citizens of '81 announced." Highland Community News, March 10, 1982, page 1.
16. "Arcadia Chamber of Commerce recognizes Goddard, Pellegrino as outstanding 'Citizens of Year'." Arcadia Highlander, March 26, 1986, page 14.
17. "Arcadians turn out to salute Gary Kovacic: former mayor hailed by Chamber of Commerce as 2006 'Citizen of the Year.' San Marino Tribune, April 5, 2007.
18. Chamber honors local Alice Wang as Citizen of the Year. Weekly Star, supplement to the Pasadena Star News, p. 1, 7. February 12, 2012.
19. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Installation of Officers and Citizen of the Year Award Gala Celebration program, April 19, 2012.
20. Bob and Patsy Harbicht named Arcadia Chamber of Commerce 2014 Citizens of the Year, succeeding Jim and Shelly Romo. Arcadia Weekly, January 30, 2014.
21. Arcadia City Clerk Gene Glasco named Arcadia's Citizen of the Year, Arcadia Weekly, April 10, 2017.
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Citizen of the Year
Item ID
53AF
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Subject Files
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City Employees-Employee Newsletter (Current Year)

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Previous years filed in Arcadia History Box #79 No Table of Contents -- Peacock's Tale (insert with payroll checks)
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Previous years filed in Arcadia History Box #79
No Table of Contents -- Peacock's Tale (insert with payroll checks)
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City Employees-Employee Newsletter (Current Year)
Item ID
62AF
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Library-Library Board

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1. "Reorganization of the Arcadia Library Board of Trustees." Arcadia Tribune, July 18, 1965. 2. "Mrs. Carl Randolph resigns from Library Board." Pasadena Star News, June 26, 1947. 3. "Library head resigns." Los Angeles Times, June 26, 1947. 4. "Library Board Member resigns." Arcadia Advertiser, Ju…
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1. "Reorganization of the Arcadia Library Board of Trustees." Arcadia Tribune, July 18, 1965.
2. "Mrs. Carl Randolph resigns from Library Board." Pasadena Star News, June 26, 1947.
3. "Library head resigns." Los Angeles Times, June 26, 1947.
4. "Library Board Member resigns." Arcadia Advertiser, June 25, 1947.
5. "Library member resigns." Pasadena Star News, June 18, 1947.
6. "Mrs. Joneson named to head Library Board." Arcadia Tribune, July 14, 1947.
7. "Library exhibits newspaper printed in 1783." News clip, July 17, 1947.
8. "Library Board election." Arcadia Tribune, July 20, 1969.
9. "Former trustee honored." News clip, undated.
10. "Improved services, facilities is the goal of library trustees." News clip, undated.
11. "Library Board of Trustees." Arcadia City Newsletter, Fall 1973.
12. "Hagelganz takes Coots' position on Library Board." News clip, January 1973.
13."Arcadia Library Board Officers." News clip, October 1976.
14. "Phillips resigns library post." News clip, undated.
15a. "Dr. Stragnell named Library Board head." Arcadia Tribune, August 20, 1967.
15b. "Stragnell elected president of Library Board." News Post, August 18, 1967.
16. George Spragins to head Library Board." Arcadia Tribune, August 13, 1951.
17. List of Library Board of Trustees. August 2, 1978.
18. Tribute certificate signed by the Library Board of Trustees honoring the passing of Board member Drexel E. Watson , remembering her leadership as Past Board Chairman and her contributions to the Arcadia Public Library. Mrs. Watson died on September 18, 1961.
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Library-Library Board
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143AF
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Misc. framed awards and plaques

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Misc. framed awards and plaques including 1) Arcadia Public Library Board of Trustees resolution 50th anniversary of Friends of Arcadia Public Library, May 18, 2006. 2) City of Arcadia proclamation commending Friends of Arcadia Public Library’s 30th annual book sale, May 1, 1988. 3) City of Arcadi…
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Misc. framed awards and plaques including 1) Arcadia Public Library Board of Trustees resolution 50th anniversary of Friends of Arcadia Public Library, May 18, 2006. 2) City of Arcadia proclamation commending Friends of Arcadia Public Library’s 30th annual book sale, May 1, 1988. 3) City of Arcadia Arcadia Beautiful Commission Newcastle Award to Bosko and Dragica Grabovac, Fairview Avenue, May 21, 1996. 4) City of Arcadia award to Kermit Ferguson, Planning Commission 1960-1967. 5) City of Arcadia award to Isabel Orr, Sister City Commission 1966-1967. 6) City of Arcadia award to Sara Sargent for heroic action saving the life of Julie Thinger June 30, 1971.
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Misc. framed awards and plaques
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 121
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Shelf G3
Item ID
434AF
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Plaques, Honors, Awards

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1. City of Arcadia Library Expansion/Renovation Project, November 18, 1996. List of city council members, library board of trustees, city officials, architect, and construction company. 2. City of Arcadia “The Community of Homes” 75th Anniversary 1903-1978, award of honor presented by Peter F. Scha…
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1. City of Arcadia Library Expansion/Renovation Project, November 18, 1996. List of city council members, library board of trustees, city officials, architect, and construction company. 2. City of Arcadia “The Community of Homes” 75th Anniversary 1903-1978, award of honor presented by Peter F. Schabarum, County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors. 3. Arcadia Public Library Dedication, 1996 Expansion/Renovation Project award of honor presented by Michael D. Antonovich (Mayor of the County of Los Angeles), November 18, 1996.
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Plaques, Honors, Awards
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 89
Shelf Number
Shelf C5
Item ID
395AF
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School Board

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