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"100 Years of Good Health, Happiness, and Prosperity," Arcadia's float entry in the 2003 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Back view featuring a flowering tree and the tail feathers of a peacock.

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Date: January 1, 2003

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Date: January 1, 2003

Subjects: Tournament of Roses - Floats - 2003; Centennial Celebrations, 2003

Physical Description: 5x7 color

ID: 1699

Collection: Photographs

Images

"100 Years of Good Health, Happiness, and Prosperity," Arcadia's float entry in the 2003 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Front view featuring images and icons of the city with the Queen Anne Cottage at center of float.

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Date: January 1, 2003

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Date: January 1, 2003

Subjects: Tournament of Roses - Floats - 2003; Centennial Celebrations, 2003

Physical Description: 5x7 color

ID: 1698

Collection: Photographs

Images

"100 Years of Good Health, Happiness, and Prosperity," Arcadia's float entry in the 2003 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Front view showing the "Queen's Trophy" award banner won for most effective use and display of roses in concept, design and presentation.

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Date: January 1, 2003

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Date: January 1, 2003

Subjects: Tournament of Roses - Floats - 2003; Centennial Celebrations, 2003

Physical Description: 5x7 color

ID: 1704

Collection: Photographs

Images

"100 Years of Good Health, Happiness, and Prosperity," Arcadia's float entry in the 2003 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Partial front and side view featuring the riders: Black Hawk pilot Capt. Jon Shafer and an unnamed Santa Anita Racetrack jockey.

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Date: January 1, 2003

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Date: January 1, 2003

Subjects: Tournament of Roses - Floats - 2003; Centennial Celebrations, 2003; Shafer, Jon (Capt.)

Physical Description: 5x7 color

ID: 1702

Collection: Photographs

Images

"100 Years of Good Health, Happiness, and Prosperity," Arcadia's float entry in the 2003 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Side view featuring the riders: Black Hawk pilot Capt. Jon Shafer and an unnamed Santa Anita Racetrack jockey.

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Date: January 1, 2003

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Date: January 1, 2003

Subjects: Tournament of Roses - Floats - 2003; Centennial Celebrations, 2003; Shafer, Jon (Capt.)

Physical Description: 5x7 color

ID: 1703

Collection: Photographs

Images

"100 Years of Good Health, Happiness, and Prosperity," Arcadia's float entry in the 2003 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Side view showing five of the riders in a small boat, Queen Anne Cottage, peacock, and goose. Riders left to right: Dawn Pejsar, Nicholas Campbell, Dr. Bradford Hack, Lane Barcham, Alison Chien.

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Date: January 1, 2003

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Date: January 1, 2003

Subjects: Tournament of Roses - Floats - 2003; Centennial Celebrations, 2003; Bracham, Lane; Campbell, Nicholas; Chien, Alison; Hack, Bradford (Dr.); Pejsar, Dawn

Physical Description: 5x7 color

ID: 1701

Collection: Photographs

Images

Alfred Paredes of AP Sculpture Studio is the sculptor (wearing shorts and cap), standing to the right, of the Lucky Baldwin statue called "A Dawn in the West." Photo was taken after the patina was completed at Art Bronze Foundry in Burbank, CA. The two on the left of the statue are artisans who applied the patina. The statue is now located at the Reverend Monsignor Gerald M. O'Keeffe Rose Garden near the Arcadia Community Center at 365 Campus Drive. Printed on inkjet from a JPEG file.

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Date: c. October 2012

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Date: c. October 2012

Subjects: Artists; Baldwin, Elias J. "Lucky"; Lucky Baldwin statue; Paredes, Alfred; Sculptures; Statuary

Physical Description: 8 x 10 color

ID: 2094

Collection: Photographs

Images

Anita Baldwin seated on a camel in front of the Great Sphinx and one of the pyramids in Giza, near Cairo, Egypt. She is accompanied by Ray Knisley, her business manager, on another camel. They are assisted by three local camel handlers in native dress. Anita is dressed in black dress and black hat with veil.

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Date: c.1920-1926

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Date: c.1920-1926

Subjects: Baldwin, Anita; Knisley, Raymond Lewis

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 957

Collection: Photographs

Images

Arcadia City Council members in a decorated Hupmobile Touring Car parked on Huntington Drive next to City Hall. Behind is a fire truck, also decorated, with 10 firemen on the truck or near by. The man at the wheel of the fire truck is Jim Nellis. The Councilmen are: Rear seats,L-R: Ferd E. Gram; Arthur N. Multer; and Charles Hawk. Front seat,L-R: Samuel L. Wheeler; John T. Joyce, the Hupmobile Dealer. Fifth member of Council, John Granville was not present. Seated at the base of the pillar of City Hall is Adrian Winkler and standing beside him is George Newton. The vehicles are on their way to dedication of new concrete span over Santa Anita Wash.

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Date: 1925

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Date: 1925

Subjects: Gramm, Ferd E; Hawk, Charles; Multer, Arthur Nelson; Wheeler, Samuel L.; Joyce, John T.; Newton, George; City Hall; Winkler, Adrian

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1075

Collection: Photographs

Images

Arcadia Public Library Building 20 W. Duarte Rd. Plans and blueprints 2002-2003 Renovation

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Contents: Arcadia Public Library 20 W. Duarte Rd. Plans and blueprints 2002-2003 Renovation. 1) Arcadia Public Library Floor Plan, sheets 2, 3—June 27, 2002. 2) 2002 Arcadia Public Library Floor Plan, Sheets 1,2--June 13, 2002. 3) Arcadia Public Library Renovation, Charles Walton Assoc. 2002-2003. Plans fo…

Contents: Arcadia Public Library 20 W. Duarte Rd. Plans and blueprints 2002-2003 Renovation. 1) Arcadia Public Library Floor Plan, sheets 2, 3—June 27, 2002. 2) 2002 Arcadia Public Library Floor Plan, Sheets 1,2--June 13, 2002. 3) Arcadia Public Library Renovation, Charles Walton Assoc. 2002-2003. Plans for demolition, floor, reflected ceiling, interior elevations, furniture, mechanical plumbing, electrical. 4) Library Phase I Remodel Plans 2002-2003, demolition, grading, structural, construction, irrigation, planting.

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library Building 20 W. Duarte Rd. Plans and blueprints 2002-2003 Renovation

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 118

Shelf Number: Shelf H16

Item ID: 431AF

Collection: Subject Files

Centennial Celebrations, 2003

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Contents: 1. Flyer recruiting volunteers for Centennial Commission, 1997. 2. Memo from the City Manager to City Council regarding a report and recommendations to adopt Resolution No. 5995 establishing the Arcadia Centennial Celebration Commission. 3. Brochure offering sponsorship of Centennial flags that …

Contents: 1. Flyer recruiting volunteers for Centennial Commission, 1997.; 2. Memo from the City Manager to City Council regarding a report and recommendations to adopt Resolution No. 5995 establishing the Arcadia Centennial Celebration Commission.; 3. Brochure offering sponsorship of Centennial flags that will be hung on street light poles throughout the City. Flags will cost $125 and proceeds will help fund Arcadia Centennial activities planned for 2003. Application for sponsorship is attached.; 4. Contest entry form for drawing to select two children to ride on the Arcadia Centennial Float in the 2003 Rose Parade.; 5. Deadline approaching to enter the drawing to select two youngsters to ride on the 2003 Arcadia Rose Float. Gives theme for float, list who will ride on float, and funding. Rules for entry and where applications can be picked up are given. ArcadiaMail Message, October 7, 2002.; 6. "Ode to Arcadia," Arcadia Centennial Poetry Contest Rules, Entry Form, and flyer. Sponsored by the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library. March/April 2003.; 7. Arcadia float lineup almost complete. Riders on Arcadia's centennial float in the 2003 Tournament of Roses listed. They will ride on a float with the theme of "100 Years of Good Health, Happiness and Prosperity," being built by Phoenix Floats. Arcadia Weekly, November 28-December 4, 2002, p. 16.; 8. "Views of Arcadia 2003" calendar created by Arcadia High School Visual Arts Department in collaboration with the Arcadia Centennial Committee in preparation to celebrate the city's 100th year.; 9. Arcadia Kicks Off Centennial Year. Includes info. on Lucky Baldwin and a short history of Arcadia. Arcadia Weekly, January 2-8, 2003, p. 1.; 10. 2003 Tournament of Roses Rose Parade program and reserved seat ticket. Information on Arcadia's float on page 77. (2nd copy in Box 35); 11. Arcadia float wins Queen's Trophy in the Pasadena 2003 Tournament of Roses parade. Arcadia Weekly, January 9-15, 2003, p. 17.; 12. Promotional flyer for Arcadia Centennial gift merchandise. 2003; 13. "City of Arcadia 1903-2003" color advertising page celebrating 100 years of excellence. Includes various photos and the centennial logo. San Gabriel Valley Newspaper Group. January 31, 2003.; 14. "Arcadia Memories" flyer asking residents to submit memories of Arcadia special events and people to be published in the Arcadia Newsletter, on the City's website and/or in a special Centennial Celebration publication. March 2003.; 15. Flyer advertising the March 20, 2003 Centennial program with author John W. Robinson. Presented by The Friends of the Arcadia Public Library.; 16. Letter sent to Mr. John Reuter (a.k.a. "Lucky Baldwin") inviting him to his birthday party on Thursday, April 3rd from the Arcadia Public Library Children's Department.; 17. Flyer on "Family Night! Celebrate Lucky Baldwin's Birthday!" Thursday, April 3, 2003 in the Cay Mortenson Auditorium at the Arcadia Public Library.; 18. Flyer on "Celebrating our Centennial through the eyes of our Sister City, Tripolis, Greece." Grand ball to be held on September 13, 2003 at the Los Angeles County Botanical Gardens.; 19. Reduced color copy of the poster advertising the Arcadia Centennial Concert Series, Big Bands Sounds of the Century featuring Jack Lantz and his Orchestra on April 27, 2003, and American History Through Song on May 18, 2003. Original poster (11" x 17") stored in Box #77.; 20. An Evening with Arcadia Authors. Arcadia Public Library Foundation presents a special Centennial Celebration Event. Patt Morrison, moderator and Arcadia authors Shau May Yung, Sandy Snider, Meredith Brucker, and Debo Kotun. May 31, 2003. (Two flyers); 21. "Local authors do part to mark city's centennial." A four-author panel moderated by journalist Pat Morrison and including Sandy Snider, Debo Kotun, Meredith Brucker, and Shau May Yung will showcase the city's writing talent at a discussion sponsored by the Arcadia Public Library Foundation. The Sunday Star, March 30, 2003. p. 1.; 22. Flyer for the Centennial Bike Ride on Saturday, May 10, 2003 leaving from Fire Station 106.; 23. Catalog prepared to identify the work of the participants of the Centennial Celebration Art Show at the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum. May 2003. Program for the Art Show Awards and Reception on May 2, 2003.; 24. Flyer for Centennial Family Day on Saturday, May 17, 2003 at the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum. Mervyn's Moving Mission, an educational exhibit-on-the-move will be open at the event.; 25. Flyer for Glimpses of Arcadia, Senior Day Camp 2003, Centennial Celebration on Thursday, June 5, 2003 at Arcadia Wilderness Park.; 26. Program, ticket and music for "American History Through Song," performed at the Church of the Good Shepherd, May 18, 2003. Music arranged and conducted by Ed Lojeski: "American Tapestry, the Heart of American Folk Music," "Amazing Grace," "My Girl/My Guy," and "God Bless America." (3 programs, 2 tickets, 4 music); 27. Digital photos of American History Through Song, Church of the Good Shepherd, May 18, 2003. (7 pages with captions); Ten additional photos ( in 5 plastic sleeves).; 28. Digital photos of Big Bands Sounds of the Century featuring Jack Lantz and his Orchestra held at the Arcadia Community Center, April 27, 2003; and Tickets for the event (two).; 29. Invitation to the 100th Birthday Bash! and Lucky Baldwin's Treasure Trail Pre-Registration Form. Tuesday, August 5, 2003. (Two copies). And Happy 100th birthday Arcadia! Tuesday, August 5, 2003 one page list of events.; 30. "Ode to Arcadia" Centennial Poetry Contest 2003. Winners - Entry Cover Pages and Poems; Other Cover Pages and Poems; Disqualified Entries Arrived Late 4/9/2003. Stored in BOX 75.; 31. Lucky Baldwin Treasure Trail flyer, limerick clues about 15 locations around town with answers, and Lucky Baldwin Buck #7. Lucky Baldwin Buck #7 was given out when scavenger hunt teams figured out the clue which led them to the Arcadia Library History Room - #7 on the list of limericks. Number on each buck matched limerick clue location 1-15 . August 5, 2003.; 32. Celebrating Arcadia's Rich Heritage. Officials hold day's worth of events for city's 100th birthday. Pasadena Star News, August 6, 2003, p. A1.; 33. Flyer for the City of Arcadia Centennial T-Shirts with various designs showing historical scenes.; 34. Flyer for the "Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Centennial Taste Around Arcadia" on Monday, September 8, 2003 at the LA County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens. Funds to benefit the National Childhood Cancer Foundation and Child Care Information Services.; 35. Flyer for ordering the book "Visions of Arcadia," bookmarks and program for the unveiling of "Visions of Arcadia: A Centennial Anthology, " edited by Gary Kovacic. Tuesday, August 5, 2003 at the Arcadia Public Library. Program includes information on each of the authors who contributed an essay for the book.; 36. Library business envelope stamped with the centennial cancellation for August 5, 2003 from the post office on Wheeler Avenue. Reads: "Arcadia's Centennial Station. 100 Years, A Time for Pride, A Time for Celebration. Arcadia, CA 91007. August 5, 2003." (Two envelopes); 37. "Ode to Arcadia," opinion article written by Mayor Gary A. Kovacic remembering the significant changes in Arcadia over the past 100 years. Pasadena Star News, August 24, 2003, page A16.; 38. Arcadia on Parade. Arcadia's centennial float, "100 years of Good Health," rolls along the parade route and the Arcadia High School Apache Marching Band march down Colorado in the Tournament of Roses parade. Sunday Star, January 5, 2003, page. 1; 39. "Community of Homes 1903-2003 Centennial" gold medallion. Gift from Wopschall Printing & Promotional Group, Pasadena, CA. Stored in Box #77.; 40. "Community of Homes 1903-2003 Centennial" gold Christmas/Holiday ornament. Gift from Wopschall Printing & Promotional Group, Pasadena, CA. Stored in Box #77.; 41. Lucky Baldwin Day tote bag. 2003. Stored in Box #77.; 42. Mayor / Mayor Pro Tem Rotation Schedule for centennial celebrations, April 16, 2002 through April 20, 2004. Memo dated July 1, 2003.; 43. "Resolution number 6351 requesting street name change from Civic Center Drive to Centennial Way," memo dated August 5, 2003 from Don Penman.; 44. Time capsule registration form. Includes list of contents of Centennial Time Capsule.; 45.Arcadia's Time Capsule Will Not be Buried article by Dorothy Denne. Time capsule is housed in a mahogany chest, housed in Arcadia's historical museum (Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage).; 46. Dedication Ceremony Bronze Peacock-Peacock Corner, August 5, 2003. Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum Centennial Mixer, August 5, 2003 one page program.; 47. Invitation, program for Centennial Ball, September 13, 2003.

Subjects: Centennial Celebrations, 2003

Item ID: 255AF

Collection: Subject Files

Centennial Celebrations, 2003

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Contents: Centennial Celebrations, 2003. Gold “Community of Homes” 1903-2003 Centennial Medallion; Gold “Community of Homes” 1903-2003 Centennial Christmas/Holiday ornament; Lucky Baldwin Day tote bag, 2003; Arcadia Centennial Concert Series, Big Bands Sounds – April 27, 2003 and American History Through Son…

Contents: Centennial Celebrations, 2003. Gold “Community of Homes” 1903-2003 Centennial Medallion; Gold “Community of Homes” 1903-2003 Centennial Christmas/Holiday ornament; Lucky Baldwin Day tote bag, 2003; Arcadia Centennial Concert Series, Big Bands Sounds – April 27, 2003 and American History Through Song, May 18, 2003 (POSTER); 2003 Summer Concert Series (POSTER)

Subjects: Centennial Celebrations, 2003

Location: History Room

Box Number: Box 77

Shelf Number: Shelf B6

Item ID: 383AF

Collection: Subject Files

Elections-Local

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Contents: 1. City of Arcadia sample ballot, June 16, 1981. 2. "Vote no on A and B." Single sheet by Citizen's for No on Measures A & B for the June 16, 1981 election. 3. "Answer to the School Problem." Single sheet by the Citizen's for No on Measures A & B for the June 16, 1981 election. 4. Consolidated …

Contents: 1. City of Arcadia sample ballot, June 16, 1981.; 2. "Vote no on A and B." Single sheet by Citizen's for No on Measures A & B for the June 16, 1981 election.; 3. "Answer to the School Problem." Single sheet by the Citizen's for No on Measures A & B for the June 16, 1981 election.; 4. Consolidated elections, November 3, 1981.; 5. "Consolidated elections are moving closer." Arcadia Highlander, December 17, 1986.; 6. City of Arcadia sample ballot. General Municipal Election, April 14, 1992.; 7. Planning joins election issues." Arcadia Tribune, March 15, 1964.; 8. "10 candidates reaffirm stand." Arcadia Tribune, no date.; 9. "Council rivals split on library, high rise issues." Arcadia Tribune, March 12, 1964.; 10. "Literature aimed at library used as voting nears." Arcadia Tribune, April 9, 1964.; 11. "Record vote in City races." Arcadia Tribune, April 12, 1964.; 12. "Considine, Forman win Council seats." Arcadia Tribune, April 14, 1964.; 13. City of Arcadia--Special Municipal Election--May 8, 2007--Summary Report. Election results on Measure A and Measure B. They are opposing measures. Measure B passes and prevails.; 14. Argument in favor of Measure B, Arcadia's Transient Occupancy Tax, "bed Tax," by Robert C. Harbicht, Mayor Pro Tem, December 23, 2011; 15. Arcadia Unified School District Special Parcel Tax Election Official Sample Ballot, March 13, 2012.; 16. Three items "Yes on A-Protect Arcadia Schools." Measure A is on the March 7, 2017 Ballot.; 17. Measure A-Arcadia teacher and academic instruction protection measure. Budget update and Measure A information from Dr. Vannasdall, AUSD Superintendent. Mountain Views News, p. 6, February 25, 2017.; 18. A. Notice to voters, Measure A-information about Arcadia Unified Schools local funding measure. B. Measure A to Protect Arcadia Schools, an email sent out on Arcadia High School listserv January 26, 2017. C. Official Sample Ballot March 7, 2017.; 19. Arcadia Unified School District Special Election-Measure A results from www.lavote.net, printed March 18, 2017. Measure A on the March 7, 2017 ballot has passed.; 20. California Voting Rights Act Prompts Arcadia to Draft District Lines. Arcadia Weekly, August 10, 2017.; 21. District-based elections. A. Draft district maps are available for public comment. Mountain Views News, September 2, 2017. B. District-based elections coming soon to Arcadia. Arcadia Weekly, September 21, 2017. C. District-based voting--background, Voting Rights Act lawsuits, process, drawing district boundaries, and City of Arcadia Map, retrieved from City of Arcadia website on September 19, 2017. D. Special City Council Meeting October 11, 2017 regarding transition to district-based elections. E. Finalized Five Council District maps.; 22. Official Sample Ballot City of Arcadia Special Municipal Election June 4, 2019. Three different mailers with Measure A information, regarding 3/4 cent sales tax increase.

Subjects: Elections-Local

Item ID: 85AF

Collection: Subject Files

Elections-Local (1996)

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Contents: 1. "No on Arcadia Measure M - Facts about Measure M." By the No on Measure M Steering Committee, no date. 2. "No on Arcadia Measure M." Letter to 'Dear Arcadia Neighbor', signed by Dick Closson and Gail Jensen, Co-chairs of No on Arcadia Measure M and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc. 3. "No…

Contents: 1. "No on Arcadia Measure M - Facts about Measure M." By the No on Measure M Steering Committee, no date.; 2. "No on Arcadia Measure M." Letter to 'Dear Arcadia Neighbor', signed by Dick Closson and Gail Jensen, Co-chairs of No on Arcadia Measure M and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc.; 3. "No on Measure M" pamphlet by No on Arcadia Measure M and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, no date. Two copies.; 4. "No on Arcadia Measure M - Some facts you should consider before you vote on Arcadia Measure M." By the No on Arcadia Measure M Steering Committee (names listed) and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc., no date. Two copies.; 5. "Summary of Facts About Arcadia Measure M - Vote "NO" on Measure M." Back has a listing of hundreds of names under the heading "No on Arcadia Measure M". By No on Arcadia Measure M and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, no date. Two copies.; 6. "No on Arcadia Measure M" letter listing reasons why. By the No on Arcadia Measure M Steering Committee.; 7. "Arcadia's future." Pamphlet with articles by Vote No on Measure M and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc., no date. Two copies.; 8. Letter to 'Dear Arcadian' from Neal R. Johnson, Chief of Police (retired) and Gerald R Garner, Fire Chief (retired) urging a no vote on Measure M, not dated. No backers listed. Two copies.; 9. Flyer with reasons to vote yes on M, no date. Two copies.; 10. Flyer to vote yes on Measure M by Neighbors for Arcadia, no date. Two copies.; 11. "Vote No on Measure M - It's just bad law." Flyer by No on Arcadia Measure M and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc., no date.; 12. "Arcadians for Sensible Development." Two pages, October 27, 1996, in Chinese.; 13. "Measure M is bad for our community. It is a roadblock to progress." Large card in English and Chinese by Vote No on Measure M and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc, no date.; 14. "See for yourself why Measure A is bad for Arcadia." Card from No on Arcadia Measure M and Santa Anita Really Enterprises, Inc., no date.; 15. Letter to 'Dear Neighbor' from the Los Angeles Turf Club Inc. and signed by Clifford C. Goodrich, requesting a no vote on Measure M, no date.; 16. Letter to 'Dear Fellow Arcadian' from Clifford C. Goodrich, President of the Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc., requesting a no vote on Measure M.; 17. Letter to 'Dear Fellow Arcadian' from Clifford C. Goodrich, President of the Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc., requesting a no vote on Measure M, October 16, 1996.; 18. Letter to 'Dear Neighbor' from Mary Hansen requesting a no vote on Measure M, no date.; 19. Letter to 'Dear Neighbor' from Mary Peter Ulrich requesting a no vote on Measure M, no date.; 20. Copy of Measure M in two parts. Section 1 - Purpose and Findings. Section 2 - section 25g of the General Plan, Land use element, as amended ...; 21. "No on Arcadia Measure M." Card from Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc. asking for permission to use person's name as an opponent of Measure M and a list of things to check that the person would be willing to do. n.d.; 22. "No on Measure M Committee." Card inviting you to a Campaign Kickoff Reception on October 3, 1996. Dick Closson and Gail Jensen, Co-Chairs.; 23. Staff Report from Office of the City Clerk, August 6, 1996, to Mayor Kuhn and members of the City Council. Subject: Election resolutions -- November 5, 1996 Special Municipal Election. Includes Resolution No. 5937, 5938, 5939, and 5940 describing the election and the text of the initiative ordinance submitted to the voters on the land used for horse racing.

Subjects: Elections-Local (1996)

Item ID: 86AF

Collection: Subject Files

Elections-Local (1998)

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Contents: 1. Campaign literature supporting Measure A (Temporary utility tax measure). 3 items. April, 1998.

Contents: 1. Campaign literature supporting Measure A (Temporary utility tax measure). 3 items. April, 1998.

Subjects: Elections-Local (1998)

Item ID: 253AF

Collection: Subject Files

Elections - Local (2006)

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Contents: 1. Vote Yes on Measure A on April 11 (1 item). Measure A is a bond issue that will provide the additional funds needed to build a grade separation (bridge) over Santa Anita Avenue. 2. Vote Yes on Measures N & P on November 7th. Mailed to residents. Paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P. (owner …

Contents: 1. Vote Yes on Measure A on April 11 (1 item). Measure A is a bond issue that will provide the additional funds needed to build a grade separation (bridge) over Santa Anita Avenue.; 2. Vote Yes on Measures N & P on November 7th. Mailed to residents. Paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P. (owner of Westfield Santa Anita).; 3. Letter from "Our City"committee, urging residents to vote no on Measure N (signage) and Measure P (parking).; 4. Arcadia is our hometown. Vote yes on Measures N & P, paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P. See www.savearcadia.com.; 5. Who says that Measures N & P apply to everyone? Vote yes on Measures N & P, paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P. See www.savearcadia.com.; 6. Keep Arcadia Special. Protect our Community of Homes. Yes on Measures N and P. Sent by www.SaveArcadia.com and paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P.; 7. Arcadia has always had common sense limits on outdoor advertising. Yes on Measures N and P.; 8. It's our city Arcadia, say No to Westfield. Vote No on N and P. Paid for by Our City, a committee against Measures N and P. Website www.our-city.us; 9. Petition for initiative measure to amend the general plan regarding sign regulations. Later known as Measure N on November 7, 2006 special election ballot. (2 copies).; 10. Ballot Measures N and P, November 7, 2006, Special Election. Full text of the measures and arguments for and against.; 11. Literature urging residents to vote yes on Measures N & P. 11a. Arcadians believe our votes matter. 11b. Why am I voting Yes on Measures N & P --Phyllis Nemeth. 11c. Why am I voting Yes on Measures N & P --Ron Morrison. 11d. Why am I voting Yes on Measures N & P --John McMahon. 11e. Politicians don't like it when the people put Prop 13 on the ballot. And now...they don't like that the people put Measures N and P on the ballot. 11f. An important message from Mark Paulson, former president Independent Cities Association.; 12. DVD urging residents to vote Yes on Measures N & P. "Arcadia is our hometown--the facts about Measures N & P." Paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P.; 13. Literature urging residents to vote No on Measures N & P. 13a. "It's our city Arcadia." 13b. "Arcadia could lose $18 million if Measures N & P pass." Paid for by Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc.; 14. Literature sent home with to parents of Camino Grove students, urging yes vote on Measure I on November 7, 2006 ballot. "Highlights of the Measure I Expenditure Plan to Improve Arcadia Schools."; 15. Literature urging voters to vote Yes on Measure I to improve schools, on November 7, 2006 ballot. 4 pieces.; 16. Letter from school superintendent Mimi Hennessy reminding parents to vote yes on Measure I.

Subjects: Elections - Local (2006)

Item ID: 282AF

Collection: Subject Files

Elections - Local (2007)

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Contents: This ballot was to decide on Measures A and B, regarding eminent domain, Rusnak Mercedes Benz, and Rod's Grill. 1. City of Arcadia sample ballot for Special Municipal Election, May 8, 2007. 2. No on Measure A, Yes on Measure B campaign literature and mailers. (Concerning eminent domain Rod's Grill,…

Contents: This ballot was to decide on Measures A and B, regarding eminent domain, Rusnak Mercedes Benz, and Rod's Grill.; 1. City of Arcadia sample ballot for Special Municipal Election, May 8, 2007.; 2. No on Measure A, Yes on Measure B campaign literature and mailers. (Concerning eminent domain Rod's Grill, Rusnak Mercedes Benz).; 3. Yes on Measure A, No on Measure B campaign literature and mailers. (Concerning eminent domain Rod's Grill, Rusnak Mercedes Benz).

Subjects: Elections - Local (2007)

Item ID: 303AF

Collection: Subject Files

Elections - Local (2009)

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Contents: 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…

Contents: 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.

Subjects: Elections - Local (2009)

Item ID: 286AF

Collection: Subject Files

"Evangeline," Arcadia's float entry in the 1937 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, featured a garden scene from the famous poem with the orchard made of branches strung with sweet peas to represent apple and peach trees. Evangeline and Gabriel were seated on a bench of bronze chrysanthemums next to a picket fence made of white chrysanthemums. Builder was Garbet.

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Date: January 1937

1 image

Date: January 1937

Subjects: Tournament of Roses-Floats-1937

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1289

Collection: Photographs

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Front cover of The Arcadia Observer, Official Publication of the United States Army Balloon School, Arcadia, California. September 1918 Supplement. Artwork by Volkmann, 1918. Negative and print were made for the grant funded Local History Digital Resources Project 2006-2007. A digital image of this photograph is file name: caarpl_110 on LHDRP 2006-2007 Disc 9 of 14. See black box labeled Arcadia History Room Media Box.

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Date: September 1918

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Date: September 1918

Subjects: Balloon School

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1860

Collection: Photographs

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"100 Years of Good Health, Happiness, and Prosperity," Arcadia's float entry in the 2003 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Side view featuring the riders: Black Hawk pilot Capt. Jon Shafer and an unnamed Santa Anita Racetrack jockey.

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