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Actor Johnny Sheffield is seen in costume for filming at the Arboretum. He is looking up and holding onto a tree limb with his left hand. Photo probably taken during filming of a Tarzan movie.

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Date: c.1936-1939

1 image

Date: c.1936-1939

Subjects: Motion pictures; Arboretum; Sheffield, Johnny

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1531

Collection: Photographs

Images

Airport scene taken at the Arboretum. Airplane on left and part of hangar visible on right. A number of people are standing around by the hangar. Handwritten note on back of photo states, "The plane taking off from landing field just west of Rancho Santa Anita Park in 'Safari'."

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Date: undated

1 image

Date: undated

Subjects: Motion pictures; Arboretum

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1521

Collection: Photographs

Images

Bali House through the jungle in the north shore at lake at the Arboretum. Part of set for the filming of "A Honeymoon in Bali," starring Madelene Carrol and Fred McMurray. Originally it was to be named "Are Husbands Necessary." Directed by F.H. Griffith, June-July, 1939. Gate shows in front of photo with house in rear. Part of house on right side of photo is draped with what looks like a black cloth.

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Date: 1939

1 image

Date: 1939

Subjects: Arboretum; Film industry; Motion pictures

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1362

Collection: Photographs

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The California Arboretum Foundation and the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation are negotiating their roles for future management of the Arboretum.

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Newspaper: Sierra Madre News

Date: September 13, 1996

Pages: p.

Newspaper: Sierra Madre News

Date: September 13, 1996

Pages: p.

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 7980AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The California Arboretum Foundation and the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation have reached an agreement that the foundation and parks and recreation will co-manage and be equally involved in decisions on the use of the Arboretum. An executive director will be hired.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 15, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 15, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 26617AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Dedication ceremonies were held for the new Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 19, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 19, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 455AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Featured articles on Seabiscuit include quotes from the book, readers remembering the horse, locals used as extras in the filming of the movie at Santa Anita Park, silver lined hooves on display at the California the Thoroughbred Association's library, information on Gary Stevens, and interviews with author Laura Hillenbrand.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 20, 2003

Pages: p. A12, A13, C1, U6. U10, U13

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 20, 2003

Pages: p. A12, A13, C1, U6. U10, U13

Subjects: Seabiscuit; Santa Anita Park 2001 - 2010; Filmmaking; Moving pictures

Item ID: 26066AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Film crews are in Arcadia filming a movie for Nickelodeon and shooting will begin next month for a movie starring Adam Sandler.

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Newspaper: Los Angeles Times San Gabriel Valley Weekly Section

Date: November 25, 1999

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Los Angeles Times San Gabriel Valley Weekly Section

Date: November 25, 1999

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Moving pictures

Item ID: 18271AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Filmmakers will spend 5 weeks on a location shoot at Santa Anita Park for "Seabiscuit," a movie about the legendary horse that captured national attention in the 1930's.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: October 17, 2002

Pages: p. A3

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: October 17, 2002

Pages: p. A3

Subjects: Seabiscuit; Santa Anita Park 2001 - 2010; Filmmaking; Moving pictures

Item ID: 24837AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

General article on moving picture industry

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Newspaper: Arcadia Journal

Date: July 6, 1918 p. 1; July 13, 1918 p. 1; July 20, 1918 p. 1; August 10, 1918 p. 1; October 12, 1918 p. 1 (movies open on Sunday)

Newspaper: Arcadia Journal

Date: July 6, 1918 p. 1; July 13, 1918 p. 1; July 20, 1918 p. 1; August 10, 1918 p. 1; October 12, 1918 p. 1 (movies open on Sunday)

Subjects: Moving pictures

Item ID: 4013AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

General information regarding motion picture industry

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 30, 1972 p. a (movie shooting at the Arboretum); February 8, 1973 p. 10 (movie {Trader Horn" filming at the Arboretum)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 30, 1972 p. a (movie shooting at the Arboretum); February 8, 1973 p. 10 (movie {Trader Horn" filming at the Arboretum)

Subjects: Moving pictures

Item ID: 4014AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Hugo Reid Adobe showing free-flowing (Artesian) fountain in foreground.

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Date: circa 1939

1 image

Date: circa 1939

Subjects: Arboretum; Hugo Reid Adobe; Reid, Hugo

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1714

Collection: Photographs

Images

The Los Angeles County Arboretum will transfer from the financially strapped Los Angeles County Department of Arboreta and Botanica to the larger Department of Parks and Recreation on January 1, 1993.

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Newspaper: Star Tribune

Date: December 16, 1992

Pages: p. A-4

Newspaper: Star Tribune

Date: December 16, 1992

Pages: p. A-4

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 295AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation will conduct two public meetings to discuss the recent change of the Arboretum's name.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: May 11, 2003

Pages: p. A2

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: May 11, 2003

Pages: p. A2

Subjects: Arboretum; Los Angeles County Botanic Garden

Item ID: 25738AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Los Angeles County officials discussed the possibility of closing the Arboretum and using its $2.5 million budget to keep 22 other county parks open.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 13, 1993

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 13, 1993

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 179AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Man is riding bicycle on a path inside Rancho Santa Anita Park and Lake (later, the Arboretum), with many palm trees. Sign reads "Open to the Public Daily until 7PM, private property" and "Curves, drive slowly through park." The following information is from Sandy Snider: This is indeed, today’s Arboretum, but at the time the property was owned by a real estate syndicate named Rancho Santa Anita Inc. The enterprise was headed by the Chandler family (Harry until he died), and they bought the land from Anita Baldwin in 1936 for purposes of residential development. About 1939 they opened “the park” to visitors in hopes of encouraging land sales. About 30 acres surrounding the lake was sort of set aside as Santa Anita Park and Lake, that was roughly the area made available for movie location rentals and clearly for bicyclists, etc. 1939 is the circa date for this photograph, but it could have been anytime between 1936 and 1947 (when the land was sold to State and County for use as an Arboretum). The granite boulders lining roadways were typical Baldwin Ranch landscape features, and the pillars seen in the photo are also from Baldwin times. In the background you can see more boulders in a circular sort of shape – likely the old Baldwin Lily Pond.

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Date: c.1939

1 image

Date: c.1939

Subjects: Arboretum; Rancho Santa Anita

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 2170

Collection: Photographs

Images

More extras needed for "Seabiscuit" film. Scenes will be shot at Santa Anita Park race track in December with extras needed for large crowd scenes.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: November 21, 2002

Pages: p. A2

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: November 21, 2002

Pages: p. A2

Subjects: Seabiscuit; Santa Anita Park 2001-2010; Moving pictures; Filmmaking

Item ID: 24969AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Narrow Queen Anne Cottage roadway with tall trees and palms on both sides. Stamped on the original is "Assistance League-Film Location Bureau." No further identification.

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Date: c. 1936-1939

1 image

Date: c. 1936-1939

Subjects: Rancho Santa Anita Inc.; Assistance League Film Location Bureau; Arboretum

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1538

Collection: Photographs

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The new Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum has been completed and will open to the public shortly. The 8,000 sq. ft. auditorium in the new building accommodates nearly 1,000 people. It will be used for exhibits, classes and shows.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 5, 1981

Pages: p. A-9

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 5, 1981

Pages: p. A-9

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 453AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Nine visitors to the Arboretum were injured when a large eucalyptus branch fell on them. They were taken to Arcadia Methodist Hospital where all but two were treated and released. The more seriously injured had a broken right arm and spinal damage.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 28, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 28, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 445AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Actor Johnny Sheffield is seen in costume for filming at the Arboretum. He is looking up and holding onto a tree limb with his left hand. Photo probably taken during filming of a Tarzan movie.

Images

Airport scene taken at the Arboretum. Airplane on left and part of hangar visible on right. A number of people are standing around by the hangar. Handwritten note on back of photo states, "The plane taking off from landing field just west of Rancho Santa Anita Park in 'Safari'."

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The California Arboretum Foundation and the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation are negotiating their roles for future management of the Arboretum.

The California Arboretum Foundation and the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation have reached an agreement that the foundation and parks and recreation will co-manage and be equally involved in decisions on the use of the Arboretum. An executive director will be hired.

Dedication ceremonies were held for the new Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum.

Film crews are in Arcadia filming a movie for Nickelodeon and shooting will begin next month for a movie starring Adam Sandler.

Filmmakers will spend 5 weeks on a location shoot at Santa Anita Park for "Seabiscuit," a movie about the legendary horse that captured national attention in the 1930's.

General article on moving picture industry

General information regarding motion picture industry

Hugo Reid Adobe showing free-flowing (Artesian) fountain in foreground.

Images

The Los Angeles County Arboretum will transfer from the financially strapped Los Angeles County Department of Arboreta and Botanica to the larger Department of Parks and Recreation on January 1, 1993.

The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation will conduct two public meetings to discuss the recent change of the Arboretum's name.

Los Angeles County officials discussed the possibility of closing the Arboretum and using its $2.5 million budget to keep 22 other county parks open.

Images

More extras needed for "Seabiscuit" film. Scenes will be shot at Santa Anita Park race track in December with extras needed for large crowd scenes.

Narrow Queen Anne Cottage roadway with tall trees and palms on both sides. Stamped on the original is "Assistance League-Film Location Bureau." No further identification.

Images

The new Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum has been completed and will open to the public shortly. The 8,000 sq. ft. auditorium in the new building accommodates nearly 1,000 people. It will be used for exhibits, classes and shows.

Nine visitors to the Arboretum were injured when a large eucalyptus branch fell on them. They were taken to Arcadia Methodist Hospital where all but two were treated and released. The more seriously injured had a broken right arm and spinal damage.