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1984 Olympic Games

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Equestrian venue: dressage and jumping. Venue development and site plans. Venue specific passes. Endurance Test-Cross Country, Course Plans.
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Equestrian venue: dressage and jumping. Venue development and site plans. Venue specific passes. Endurance Test-Cross Country, Course Plans.
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Olympic Games 1984
Equestrian events
Santa Anita Park-1981-1990
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 136
Shelf Number
Shelf H17
Item ID
506AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

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Newspaper articles, scrapbook, photograph, pamphlets.
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Newspaper articles, scrapbook, photograph, pamphlets.
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Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 007
Shelf Number
Shelf H3
Item ID
450AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

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"Boswell the Bookworm" Bookplate original artwork and copyright. 1963 Newspaper Clippings 1989 - 1993
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"Boswell the Bookworm" Bookplate original artwork and copyright. 1963 Newspaper Clippings 1989 - 1993
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Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 007A
Shelf Number
Shelf H3
Item ID
451AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

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Silent Auction Records, 1984 - 2005
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Silent Auction Records, 1984 - 2005
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Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 007B
Shelf Number
Shelf H3
Item ID
452AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

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Scrapbook, 1964-1971
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Scrapbook, 1964-1971
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Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 028
Shelf Number
Shelf H10
Item ID
477AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

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Scrapbook, 1956-1964 Scrapbook, 1972-1976
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Scrapbook, 1956-1964 Scrapbook, 1972-1976
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Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 029
Shelf Number
Shelf H10
Item ID
478AF
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Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

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Scrapbook, 1976-1985 Scrapbook, "Twice Told Tales," 10/6/61
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Scrapbook, 1976-1985 Scrapbook, "Twice Told Tales," 10/6/61
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Arcadia Public Library. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 030
Shelf Number
Shelf H11
Item ID
479AF
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Subject Files
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Breeders' Cup Banner

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November 1, 2019
End Date
November 2, 2019
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Purple vinyl banner side 1 shows "The City of Arcadia welcomes Breeders' Cup November 1, 2019 and November 2, 2019 Santa Anita." Side 2 shows a jockey on a horse with flags from many countries on the right edge.
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November 1, 2019
End Date
November 2, 2019
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Purple vinyl banner side 1 shows "The City of Arcadia welcomes Breeders' Cup November 1, 2019 and November 2, 2019 Santa Anita." Side 2 shows a jockey on a horse with flags from many countries on the right edge.
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Breeders' Cup
Horses and horse racing
Santa Anita Park-2011-2020
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 133
Shelf Number
Shelf H17
Item ID
499AF
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Subject Files
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Chicago Park

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1. "Council wants investigation." Arcadia Tribune, February 10, 1970. 2. "Council to discuss." Arcadia News Post, June 21 1971. 3. "Chicago Park on its way." Arcadia Tribune, February 2, 1972. 4. "Chicago Park to receive." Arcadia Tribune, August 19, 1973. 5. "Chicago Park just waiting." Arcad…
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1. "Council wants investigation." Arcadia Tribune, February 10, 1970.
2. "Council to discuss." Arcadia News Post, June 21 1971.
3. "Chicago Park on its way." Arcadia Tribune, February 2, 1972.
4. "Chicago Park to receive." Arcadia Tribune, August 19, 1973.
5. "Chicago Park just waiting." Arcadia Tribune, September 5, 1974.
6. "New park still a paper dream." Arcadia Tribune, September 12, 1974.
7. "Chicago Park looks." Arcadia Tribune, August 29, 1974.
8. "Land hoax produces Arcadia Park." Arcadia Tribune, August 8, 1968.
9. Map of the Chicago Park area with a list of parcel numbers and property ownership. c. early 1980s.
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Chicago Park
Item ID
50AF
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Fashion Park

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1. "Santa Anita to launch." Los Angeles Times, April 22, 1971, San Gabriel Valley section. 2. Pro-Fashion Park flyer, March 30, 1971. 3. "Taxpayers for Fashion Park." Letter from group to Arcadia residents, circa March 1971. 4. "Fashion Park No. 1." Arcadia Tribune, January 2, 1972. 5. "Vote…
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1. "Santa Anita to launch." Los Angeles Times, April 22, 1971, San Gabriel Valley section.
2. Pro-Fashion Park flyer, March 30, 1971.
3. "Taxpayers for Fashion Park." Letter from group to Arcadia residents, circa March 1971.
4. "Fashion Park No. 1." Arcadia Tribune, January 2, 1972.
5. "Vote Yes." Flyer by the Taxpayers for Fashion Park for referendum, April 1971.
6. "Santa Anita Fashion Park." Question and answer flyer done by Santa Anita Consolidated, circa 1971.
7. "Court orders additional." Arcadia Tribune, May 20, 1973.
8. "PLAN suit seeks to block." Arcadia News Post, May 22, 1973.
9. "Fashion Park gets OK." Arcadia Tribune, May 24, 1973.
10. "Ground broken." Arcadia News Post, June 13, 1973.
11. "Foes of Fashion Park turn to Federal Court." Los Angeles Times, October 18, 1973.
12. "PLAN files new lawsuit." Arcadia Tribune, October 28, 1973.
13. "Suit to block shopping." Los Angeles Times, November 6, 1973.
14. "District Court hears Fashion Park." Arcadia News Post, November 21, 1973.
15. "They don't give up." Arcadia Tribune, November 8, 1973.
16. "PLAN spokesman defends." Arcadia News Post, November 21, 1973.
17. "Fashion Park foes." Los Angeles Times, December 20, 1973.
18. "Fashion Park is altering skyline." Arcadia Tribune, March 7, 1974.
19. "Fashion Park ruling." Arcadia Tribune, February 28, 1974.
20. "Fashion Park halt denied." Arcadia Tribune, March 10, 1974.
21. "Fashion Park names 83 shops." Arcadia Tribune, June 13, 1974.
22. "Developer Hahn predicts." Arcadia Tribune, June 10, 1974.
23. "You discover Fashion Park." Los Angeles Times supplement section, October 13, 1974.
24. "On a clear day." Arcadia Tribune, November 7, 1974, photographs.
25. "Fashion Park opens." Arcadia Tribune, October 17, 1974.
26. "Arts of many kinds." News clip, circa 1975-1976.
27. "Broadway opening." Arcadia Tribune, circa October 1974.
28. "Info guide tells all." Arcadia Tribune, November 13, 1974.
29. "Brighter more colorful." Arcadia Tribune, December 26, 1974. Describes art pieces Roy Lichtenstein sculpture, Wright Flyer, others.
30. Ordinance No. 1981. An ordinance of the City of Arcadia approving zone change Z-92-002, rezoning an 8.2 acre portion of Santa Anita Race Track, parcel No. 949 at 385 West Huntington Drive from R-1 (single family) and S-1 (special use) to C-2D (general commercial with a design overlay), approved October 14, 1992. [In FILE FOLDER #2]
31. Memo from Assistant City Manager Peter Kinnahan to City Council regarding recommendations to Nordstrom Addition and Mall Expansion, January 19, 1993. [In FILE FOLDER #3]
32. Memo from Corkran W. Nicholson, Planning Department to City Council regarding Santa Anita Fashion Park Mall expansion. A design review of the proposed Nordstrom's building at 400 South Baldwin Avenue, April 6, 1993.
33. Memo from Corkran W. Nicholson, Planning Department to City Council regarding Santa Anita Fashion Park Mall expansion. A design review of the proposed two-story addition to the existing Robinsons-May building at 400 South Baldwin Avenue, May 4, 1993.
34. Financial analysis of Santa Anita Fashion Park. 302 page analysis by Julie Biggs, 1978. [In FILE FOLDER #2]
35. Financial analysis of Santa Anita Fashion Park. Appendix B. Companion piece of analysis listed as Item 34 in File Folder #2. [In FILE FOLDER #3]
36. "Santa Anita Fashion Park: A case study in successful ground lease financing." Original article for the Beverly Hills Bar Journal, 1978, by Julie Biggs.
37. "Santa Anita Fashion Park: A case study in successful ground lease financing." Beverly Hills Bar Journal, November/December 1978.
38. "Ernest W. Hahn, Inc. Shopping Centers." Brochure giving background of Fashion Park co-developers.
39. Fashion Park Preview, Spring 1988. 16 page publication.
40. "Sculpture removed." Highlander, January 27, 1988, page 3, with photograph.
41. "Camp Rainbow." Brochure about daycare at Fashion Park, 1988.
42. "Santa Anita Mall declares itself first smoke-free mall in its area." Los Angeles Business Journal, June 7-13, 1993.
43. Santa Anita Fashion Park information booklet regarding groundbreaking ceremony, January 21, 1993, for the construction of the expansion program. Includes announcements, press release, directories, fact sheets, etc.
44. Pictorial annual recap shows "Fashion Park opens," on October 12. Photo and caption: Buffums and the satellite stores making up the bulk of the mall opened first, with Broadway (shown) opening in November. Tribune, p. 1, December 26, 1974.
45. Brochure and directory "Santa Anita Fashion Park in Arcadia." c. 1980s.
46. Discover Santa Anita Fashion Park, the Thoroughbred of Shopping Centers, Directory 1978. Contains information about the Roy Lichtenstein sculpture that was 22 feet high and in the central mall cour and art on display at the mall by June Harrah and Pamela Weir.
Subjects
Fashion Park
Westfield Shoppingtown
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3 folders
Item ID
88AF
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Friends of the Library

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1. "Friends of the Arcadia Library". Fact sheet giving history of the Arcadia Friends of the Library from May 1956. Friends organization founded in May 1956. 2. "Library Friends make art donation." News clip, July 1963. 3. "The Sycamores." News clip, July 1963. 4. "Library Friends project." Ne…
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1. "Friends of the Arcadia Library". Fact sheet giving history of the Arcadia Friends of the Library from May 1956. Friends organization founded in May 1956.
2. "Library Friends make art donation." News clip, July 1963.
3. "The Sycamores." News clip, July 1963.
4. "Library Friends project." News clip, no date.
5. "Facts and findings." Friends Newsletter, October 1964.
6. Newsletter, May 1965.
7. "Robert Lockerby earns Friends of the Library Award." Arcadia Tribune, August 28, 1966, p. 3.
8. Newsletter, November 1966.
9. "Mrs. Ray Swanson was installed." Arcadia Tribune, May 18, 1967.
10. "Library Friends to mark tenth anniversary." Arcadia Tribune, November 12, 1967.
11. "Arcadia Friends." Arcadia Tribune, September 21, 1969.
12. "Friends name scholarship." Arcadia News Post, July 2, 1970.
13. "Back room buried under books." Arcadia Highlander, April 30, 1986.
14. "Friends of the Library." Arcadia Tribune, May 5, 1974.
15. "The Friends Update." Newsletter, January 1976.
16. "The Friends Update." Newsletter, November 1977.
17. "The Friends Update." Newsletter, January 1978.
18. "The Friends Update." Newsletter, March 1978.
19. "The Friends Update." Newsletter, May 1978.
20. "Friends of the Library plan something new." Arcadia Tribune, January 31, 1974, p. C1
21. "Friends have provided $9,000 for Arcadia Library." Arcadia News Post, February 24, 1969.
22. "Friends of the Library book sale serves duo purpose." Arcadia News Post, April 29, 1969.
23. "The Friends Update." Newsletter, November 1978.
24. "The Friends Update." Newsletter, January 1979.
25. The Friends Auction catalogue, February 15, 1979.
26. "Library receives the Friends' gift - new books." Arcadia Tribune, October 12, 1978, C-1.
27. "Gifts given to the Library by the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library, fiscal year 1979-1980." Fact sheet listing 13 items.
28. "Ray Bradbury comes to the aid of Library." Highlander Community News, March 24, 1982.
29. The Friends Auction catalog V, March 1, 1990.
30. Friends of the Arcadia Library Librarian's Book Review, November 20, 1997. (List of books reviewed and names of reviewers)
31. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library Librarians' Book Review and Luncheon, December 10, 1998. "Holiday Feast of Books" program.
32. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library Librarians' Book Review and Luncheon, December 9, 1999. "A Sleighful of Books" program.
33. "Among Friends." Newsletter, September 2002.
34. Friends' Book Fair Fosters a "Good Will' Fund. Written by Charlotte G. Lyon, member of the Arcadia Friends of the Library, September 15, 1963.
35. Memo from Homer L. Fletcher, City Librarian, to Mrs. Louis K. Randall, President of the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library, expressing the importance of the Friends and how the group supports the library. April 23, 1962.
36. "Among Friends." Newsletter, Winter 2003.
37. "Silent Auction" flyer announcing the end of the silent auctions, dated April/May 2005, signed by Doris Selmer.
38. Among Friends. Newsletter of the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library, April 2006.
39. Among Friends. Newsletter of the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library, Mid-March 2007.
40. Among Friends. Newsletter of the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library, May 2007.
41. Among Friends. Newsletter of the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library, October 2008.
42. Program from the Honor Our Volunteers Luncheon. Celebrating 50 years of service, 1956-2006. May 18, 2006. Lists Friends Board, Library Board of Trustess, Library staff, adult library volunteers, bookstore volunteers, book sorters and pricers, special events volunteers. Enclosed is a postcard featuring a watercolor of the 1924 Arcadia City Library, by Rosemary Reuter
43. Among Friends, newsletter of the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library. Fall-Winter 2009-2010.
44. Among Friends, newsletter of the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library. February-March 2010.
45. City of Arcadia Proclamation that May is hereby "Friends of the Arcadia Public Library Month" May 16, 2006 by Mayor Roger Chandler. With gold seal and red ribbon.
46. Among Friends, newsletter of the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library. September 2010.
47. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library, "Celebrating 50 Years of Service." Two color copies of "READ" poster (size 8 1/2" x 11" paper) featuring Friends volunteers and signature of Friends and title of the book they are holding.
48. Color logo of the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library 50th anniversary. "Celebrating 50 Years of Service."
49. Historical headlines of Friends of the Arcadia Public Library. Timeline showing that Friends group was founded in May 1956, organizational highlights (funds raised, events), 50th anniversary celebrated May 18, 2006.
50. Arcadia Public Library Board of Trustees resolution, May 18, 2006, commending and thanking the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library for its generous financial and volunteer support given over the last 50 years. See also Box 121 in basement for a framed award.
51. Email dated February 10, 2006, from Donna Koutsakos (Friends volunteer) to Carolyn Garner Reagan, including amounts of funds raised and given to the Arcadia Public Library over the last 50 years. The grand total so far was $440,000.
52. Friends volunteers honored. Doris and Jerry Selmer in photo. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library presented a check for $50,000 to the library. The Weekly Star (supplement to Pasadena Star News), May 26, 2011.
53. Rosemary Reuter, April 23, 1924-March 20, 2015. Memorial service program March 28, 2015, with biographical information, photos, bookmark, and her self portrait drawing from 1940 on back.
54. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library Articles of Incorporation, August 25, 1966.
55. New Friends membership brochure, 2016.
56. Page from the Library's website about Friends of the Arcadia Public Library, with brief history, membership and bookstore information. c. 2015.
57. Friends of the Arcadia Public Library, 20 West Duarte Road, blank letterhead stationery. Date unknown.
58. Obituary: Doris Selmer, longtime volunteer of Friends of the Arcadia Public Library. Arcadia Weekly, May 13, 2021.
59. Staff report of Library and Museum Services Department, July 16, 2019 summarizing donation in the amount of $30000 from Friends of the Arcadia Public Library for the Summer Reading Program and other library programs.
60. Articles about Friends of the Arcadia Public Library that mention Doris Selmer. Arcadia Library Friends to sell 20,000 books at their Twice Told Tales used book sale, Los Angeles Times, April 29, 1976. Friends of Library Officers, Doris Selmer is the 1976-77 president of the Friends. Other officers are Carol Papay, Dolores Antista, Rosemary Reuter, Elizabeth Eshom, Ruth Ryan, Cay Mortenson, Pat Williams, Helen Feichtmann, Sharon Monson, Margaret Vaccariello, Jean Hoover, Marie Ward and Ruth Bell. It's show biz--picture of Mrs. Doris Selmer and Mrs. Cay Mortenson and caption, Los Angeles Times, April 22, 1979. Picture of Mrs. Cay Mortenson and Mrs. Doris Selmer and caption about used book sale Twice Sold Tales, Los Angeles Times, May 5, 1977. Short stories: collection of miniature books displayed at public library, Los Angeles Times, October 22, 1992. These are short stories, and that's no tall tale, Los Angeles Times, October 23, 1992. Friends of the Arcadia Library seek members (Doris Selmer and Dick Miller at the lectern), Arcadia Tribune, October 7, 1976. The Social Whirl by Floretta Lauber shows a picture of "The Bag Lady," Doris Selmer with tote bags sold at the new gift shop in the Library, Arcadia Weekly, March 6, 1997. Photo and caption Doris Selmer and Carolyn German Twice Sold Tales, News Post, April 23, 1974. Friends of Library continue silent auction, Doris Selmer and Mavis Dumbacher, Arcadia Tribune, July 23, 1986. Annual book sale slated by Friends, Jim Domney and Doris Selmer in photo, Arcadia Tribune, April 28, 1983. Library friends plan talk on Music Center, Doris Selmer and Helene Kristensen in picture, Arcadia Tribune, May 21, 1986. Library Friends sponsor book sale, Clair Grein and Doris Selmer in photo, Sierra Madre News, April 28, 1988. Friends award scholarship to Stephen Stellar, Doris Selmer and Helen Feichtmann also in photo, The Highlander, June 1, 1977.
61. Among Friends, newsletter of the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library. Summer 2023.
62. Among Friends, newsletter of the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library. Winter-Spring 2024.
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Friends of the Library
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94AF
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Gruen Associates, Inc. Santa Anita Fashion Park

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1. Gruen Associates, Inc. Santa Anita Fashion Park. Bound plans and sketches.
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1. Gruen Associates, Inc. Santa Anita Fashion Park. Bound plans and sketches.
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Gruen Associates, Inc.
Santa Anita Fashion Park
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 38
Shelf Number
Shelf B7
Item ID
347AF
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Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc. Santa Anita Park – Press Books/Yearbooks/Media Guides.

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Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc. Santa Anita Park – Press Books/Yearbooks/Media Guides. 1940/41 – 1985/86 (Incomplete); 1984 Equestrian Yearbook from the XXIIIrd Olympic Games. Includes "Golden Anniversary Yearbook, Santa Anita 1934-1935 through 1984-1985, 50 years."
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Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc. Santa Anita Park – Press Books/Yearbooks/Media Guides. 1940/41 – 1985/86 (Incomplete); 1984 Equestrian Yearbook from the XXIIIrd Olympic Games. Includes "Golden Anniversary Yearbook, Santa Anita 1934-1935 through 1984-1985, 50 years."
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Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc. Santa Anita Park – Press Books/Yearbooks/Media Guides.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 47
Shelf Number
Shelf C2
Item ID
357AF
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Parks

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1. Dedication and open house - Wilderness Park. Dedication program April 12, 1964. 2. Wilderness Park re-opening. Arcadia News Post June 3, 1969. 3. Ten minutes from the center of Arcadia. Arcadia News Post September 6, 1969. 4. Park site. Arcadia Tribune July 26, 1973. 5. Wilderness P…
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1. Dedication and open house - Wilderness Park. Dedication program April 12, 1964.
2. Wilderness Park re-opening. Arcadia News Post June 3, 1969.
3. Ten minutes from the center of Arcadia. Arcadia News Post September 6, 1969.
4. Park site. Arcadia Tribune July 26, 1973.
5. Wilderness Park and Foothills. Two pages from General Plan, 1973.
6. Wilderness Park braille trail. Arcadia Tribune February 10, 1974.
7. Woman's blind trail. Arcadia Tribune April 26, 1974.
8. City + school = Arcadia Parks. Arcadia Tribune June 23, 1974.
9. Arcadia has bed of roses. Arcadia Tribune May 19, 1974.
10. Arcadia Parks. Page from Arcadia City Newsletter, summer 1974.
11. Tripolis Park dedication. Arcadia Newsletter, 1975.
12. Dedication of Newcastle Park. Program from dedication, February 2, 1977.
13. Arcadia Parks. Arcadia City Newsletter, Fall 1977.
14. Peck Road Park to be upgraded. Arcadia Tribune April 1, 1979.
15. Future park. Arcadia Tribune news photo and caption. April 22, 1979.
16. Dedication of Arcadia Civic Center athletic field. Program from dedication. October 16, 1979.
17. Supervisor P. Schabarum said today that a $230,970 contract has been awarded for development of Peck Road Conservation Park in Arcadia. Arcadia-Temple City Courier May 1, 1980.
18. Facilities available at each of parks in Arcadia. photocopied from special supplement to Pasadena Star News October 1980.
19. Partial list of projects done by local service groups and organizations in our schools and parks. Letter from Jerry Collins, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, listing above information. February 24, 1981.
20. Arcadia-Peck Road Conservation Park. News Digest October 14-20, 1987, p.14, vol.III, no.41.
21. City of Arcadia Wilderness Park brochure. c.1993-94.
22. Memo and study from Jerome J. Collins, Director of Recreation, to William Woolard, Acting City Manager dated July 7, 1992 titled, "Wilderness Park - Analysis of Incidents and Alternatives for Possibly Increasing Security at Wilderness Park."
23. Memo and analysis from Jerome J. Collins, Director of Recreation, to Arcadia City Council dated August 13, 1992 regarding recommendation concerning costs of increased security at Wilderness Park.
24. Memo and plan from Jerome J. Collins, Director of Recreation, to Arcadia City Council dated November 3, 1992 titled, "Ad Hoc Committee Recommendation to Increase Security at Wilderness Park."
25. Memo from Jerome J. Collins, Director of Recreation, to Donald R. Duckworth, City Manager, dated September 7, 1993 regarding closure of Wilderness Park on weekends.
26. Memo from Jerome J. Collins, Director of Recreation, to Donald R. Duckworth, City Manager, dated November 2, 1993 regarding consideration of elimination of weekend reservation fees for residents for Wilderness Preserve and related issues regarding preserve usage.
27. Moved LA Times article to Arcadia County Park VF #34 on January 31, 2013.
28. Dennis Lojeski Field Dedication ceremony. Arcadia Weekly. January 9, 1997. p.11.
29. Invitation to ceremony to rename Eisenhower Park Ball Field "Lojeski Field." January 12, 1997.
30. City of Arcadia Wilderness Park/Preserve brochure. c.2001-2002.
31. Invitation from the Arcadia City Council for the groundbreaking ceremony for the Skate Park (Skatepark) Construction and Bonita Park Renovation Project. March 21, 2002.
32. "Guide to Public Parks and Recreation Facilities in Arcadia." List with map. c. early 1990s.
33. Arcadia awards skatepark pact. After nearly two years of planning, the city's skatepark (skate park) project moves forward with city officials awarding a $540,256 contract to 4-Con Engineering Inc., a Fontana construction company. The recreational facility is planned for Bonita Park. Pasadena Star News December 21,2002, p. A3.
34. Colorful invitation to the Nature Center "Waterfall Dedication" to be held on April 17, 2003 at Wilderness Park. Project funded by the Highland Home Owners Association.
35. City of Arcadia Wilderness Park Press, April & May 2003. Newsletter highlighting the completion of the Nature Center water feature and ongoing programs at the park.
36. City of Arcadia Wilderness Park Press, June & July 2003.
37. Flyer for the new Bonita Skatepark listing hours of operation and park rules and regulations. July 2003.
38. "Acceptance-Arcadia Skate Park and Park Rehabilitation at Bonita Park." Memo dated November 4, 2003 from Pat Malloy. Includes costs of the project.
39. Basketball court returns to park's plans. Pasadena Star News, September 5, 2019.
40. Agencies and nonprofits band together to shuttle hikers from Arcadia Station of the Metro Gold Line to San Gabriel Mountains, Chantry Flat, in celebration of National Public Lands Day on September 28, 2019. Retrieved from ArcadiaWeekly November 5, 2019. Originally in print October 24, 2019.
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Parks
Item ID
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Parks-Arcadia County Park

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1. Sees value of field as park. news clip c.1926-27. 2. Seek return of Arcadia property. news clip c.1926-27. 3. Chronological list of improvements and development. Typed sheet from county. 4. Quitclaim deed. Black copy of quitclaim adopted September 27, 1935. 5. Bill transferring Los Ang…
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1. Sees value of field as park. news clip c.1926-27.
2. Seek return of Arcadia property. news clip c.1926-27.
3. Chronological list of improvements and development. Typed sheet from county.
4. Quitclaim deed. Black copy of quitclaim adopted September 27, 1935.
5. Bill transferring Los Angeles County recreational park. Copy of congressional bill authored by then Congressman, John Hoeppel.
6. Playgrounds at Ross Field. Arcadia Tribune July 7, 1936.
7. Statue fete set for today. Los Angeles Times October 31, 1937.
8. When Ross Field work was launched. Arcadia Tribune February 13, 1937.
9. Thousands see memorial statue unveiling. Arcadia Bulletin April 21, 1941.
10. Arcadia County Park and Golf Course. Typed sheet from General Plan.
11. A day in the park. Los Angeles Times June 25, 1971.
12. The story of Santa Anita Bowling Green Club. History written in 1973.
13. Santa Anita Golf Course. Copy of brochure put out for opening day April 24, 1938, plus other sheets detailing changes.
14. Arcadia County Park. Sixteen page historical information and chronological developments.
15. Fourth of July celebration. Photocopy of commemorative program July 4, 1938.
16. Letter written to Ralph Pennell concerning ceremony honoring J.H.Hoeppel of the Balloon School February 1, 1963.
17. Park proves no picnic for low-paid workers. Arcadia Tribune September 14, 1978.
18. Park construction no picnic for low-salaried WPA workers. Arcadia Tribune February 9, 1978.
19. You are cordially invited to attend an informal ceremony honoring Lt. John Hoeppel. Invitation from Los Angeles County Parks Department to present plaque for his part in park development January 1963.
20. Arcadia County Park. One page history from Los Angeles County Parks Department.
21. New war memorial fountain dedicated December 17 at Arcadia County Park. News release issued by Los Angeles County Parks Department at time of dedication December 17, 1962.
22. Fact sheet on memorial fountain issued by Los Angeles County Parks Department.
23. Santa Anita play field opened. Pasadena Star News May 14, 1937.
24. Arcadia Park and Golf Course. Los Angeles Times, p.B3 November 22, 1993.
25. Large play area created. Los Angeles Times p.1 January 23, 1938.
26. Outdoor kitchen invites picnickers to new park. Pasadena Post February 28, 1937.
27. Copy of resolution by the 74th Congress conveying the property to the County of Los Angeles representing Baldwin Ranch property now known as the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum. June 17, 1935.
28. Photo of field survey party starting work on Arcadia County Park, with article. Pasadena Star News July 28, 1935.
29. County recreation area replaces old balloon field. Pasadena Star News January 31, 1937.
30. Los Angeles Times publication "Then & Now" June 30, 2000. Article about history of Arcadia County Park p. 12.
31. " Arcadia Park fountain rededicated." Article about rededication of the fountain to honor those who perished in the 9/11/01 attacks on the Pentagon, the World Trade Center and the hijacked plane that crashed in Pennsylvania. Fountain is being refurbished in a joint effort by the city, the Arcadia Rotary Club, the Arcadia Unified School District and local artisans. The renovated landmark will be called Peacock Corner. Pasadena Star News April 9, 2002, p. A-3.
32. "Arcadia to proceed with Peacock Corner." Article stating that the City Council voted to put up $25,000 towards the cost of putting a 10-foot-tall bronze peacock at Peacock Corner. The sculpture will emerge from the center of the fountain that has been refurbished by volunteers and was unveiled at the Lucky Baldwin Day Picnic. The fountain was rededicated on April 8, 2002, and was originally donated as a tribute to area veterans. Arcadia Weekly, November 14-20, 2002, p. 1.
33. The City Council approved a $30,000 commission to Irvine artist, David Chapple to create a bronze peacock sculpture, 6-7 feet tall, for the public fountain at "Peacock Corner." Pasadena Star News, January 8, 2003, p. A3.
34. 25 Valley parks may be closed. Los Angeles Times April 8, 1993, p.J1.
35. Quitclaim Deed, transfer of portion of Arcadia County Park from Los Angeles County to City of Arcadia. Recorded August 11, 1988. Arcadia Community Center and Arcadia Historical Museum have been built on this land.
36. Arcadia Vietnam War Monument Dedication program, May 28, 2016. Master of ceremonies Gene Glasco.
37. Guide to Civic Art in Los Angeles County Parks, p. 9 info on public art at Arcadia County Park: Memorial Peacock Fountain and Spanish American War Memorial "The Hiker," a bronze sculpture. Retrieved 7/11/2018 from lacounty.gov.
38. Arcadia County Park to be improved by $50,000; colorful history reported. Picture of Mrs. David Unruh, niece of Lucky Baldwin's manager, Hiram A. Unruh. Also on this page, Chamber takes theme from Nellie White. Arcadia Tribune and News, March 23, 1950.
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Parks-Arcadia County Park
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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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Box 37
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Santa Anita Park

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1. The story of Santa Anita: the great race place. Beckwith, B.K. 64 pg. booklet on history of the track. 2. King of sports. 32 pg. booklets on thoroughbred racing in general. 3. Sample condition book used by owners and trainers who are looking for a race in which to enter their horse. First …
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1. The story of Santa Anita: the great race place. Beckwith, B.K. 64 pg. booklet on history of the track.
2. King of sports. 32 pg. booklets on thoroughbred racing in general.
3. Sample condition book used by owners and trainers who are looking for a race in which to enter their horse. First issue 1978-79.
4. The Great Race - The Santa Anita Handicap. This is a history of this race. San Francisco Chronicle March 5, 1982.
5. The King of Sports Comes Back to California. CALIFORNIA ARTS & ARCHITECTURE January 1935.
6. Santa Anita the Great Race Place. Guide for thoroughbred racing.
7. Letter from George James of Bert Crowther Ltd dated October 6, 1956 regarding the statuary at Santa Anita Park.
8. Santa Anita: Grand Dane of racing goes mod. Column by Jim Murray in LATimes February 16, 1971.
9. Santa Anita Park. PACIFIC PATHWAYS March 1946.
10. Santa Anita Park. Description of statuary at Santa Anita Park. 1956. source: Santa Anita Park.
11. news release: Antique Art Objects Give Santa Anita Paddock Gardens New Look. 1956. Description and pictures of statuary at Santa Anita Park. source: Santa Anita Park.
12. Home Turf. LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE April 1990, p.99+
13. Roadsigns. Newsletter of the California Historic Route 66 Association. Fall 1995.
14. Off to the horse races in Arcadia. San Gabriel Valley Tribune October 18, 1996, p.28.
15. Button depicting a horse and jockey. Text reads Santa Anita Park, Home of Seabiscuit.
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Santa Anita Park
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Santa Anita Park.

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Santa Anita Park. Oversize Calendars and color clippings. Calendar years: 1977-1978, 1978-1979, 1979-1980, 1982-1983, 1984-1985, 1985-1986, 1990-1991, 1991-1992, 1992-1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2007, 2020, 2021. "Who's next? Santa Anita Park Spring Meet, April 25-June 29." Pasadena …
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Santa Anita Park. Oversize Calendars and color clippings.
Calendar years: 1977-1978, 1978-1979, 1979-1980, 1982-1983, 1984-1985, 1985-1986, 1990-1991, 1991-1992, 1992-1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2007, 2020, 2021.
"Who's next? Santa Anita Park Spring Meet, April 25-June 29." Pasadena Star News supplement. April 24, 2014.
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Santa Anita Park.
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 62
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Shelf C3
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Santa Anita Park (1907-1912)

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1. References to news articles on Baldwin's racetrack. 4 newspaper citations. 2. Los Angeles Racing Association Souvenir, 1907. Booklet commemorating the opening of the track. copied from the original at the CTBA. 3. Los Angeles Racing Souvenir 1908 and 1909. Booklet commemorating the season…
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1. References to news articles on Baldwin's racetrack. 4 newspaper citations.
2. Los Angeles Racing Association Souvenir, 1907. Booklet commemorating the opening of the track. copied from the original at the CTBA.
3. Los Angeles Racing Souvenir 1908 and 1909. Booklet commemorating the season. copied from the original at CTBA.
4. Events at Arcadia. photocopy of newsclip. Los Angeles Daily Times April 3, 1909.
5. California's last race stirs with its humor and tragedy. Los Angeles Sunday Times April 18, 1909.
6. Gloom holds sporty echo. Los Angeles Daily Times April 19, 1909.
7. Santa Anita grass-grown. Los Angeles Daily Times April 23, 1909.
8. Santa Anita Park throws open its gates. news clip from files at Santa Anita Park, date and source unknown.
9. Baldwin's track. newspaper plate 1907.
10. Santa Anita Race Track. photocopy of photo.
11. Race track. Arcadia Tribune August 16, 1973,
12. Baldwin's race track winding down. Information from the Los Angeles Times April 19, 1905.
13. Santa Anita Park - historical vignettes of the San Gabriels. TV Times giving history of the track. September 1973.
14. Santa Anita Park is rich in heritage. news clip 1936.
15. Opens first Anita Track. newspaper clipping. n.d. circa 1950.
16. A.M. Allen, architect and builder of Santa Anita. ASCOT PARK (booklet) Los Angeles, CA 1904-05.
17. "Lucky" Baldwin started Santa Anita original track back in '73. Pasadena Star News December 16, 1936.
18. Scenes at new Baldwin race tract at Arcadia. news clip. Los Angeles Daily Times November 22, 1907.
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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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