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Pasadena City College is preparing to tear down three campus buildings that were previously used as barracks in the Japanese Assembly Center at Santa Anita Park during WW II.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper17170
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 16, 1999
Pages
p.- A1 w/photos
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 16, 1999
Pages
p.- A1 w/photos
Subjects
Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese
Item ID
17589AN
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Famed track has infamous past. See hard copy of newspaper in Box 51 and in VF.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33935
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 26 , 1978
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 26 , 1978
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese
Item ID
34129AN
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Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted to support legislation establishing February 19 as "Remembrance Day" for those Japanese who were sent to internment camps during World War II. Locally, an internment camp was set up at Santa Anita Park.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25134
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 19, 2003
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 19, 2003
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Japanese Internment Camps
Santa Anita Park - Assembly Center for the Japanese
Item ID
25329AN
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Charles Cooper continues his series "Memories of Arcadia" with a story about the Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese, where at its height, it housed more than 18,000 people. Japanese had a long local history, dating back to workers on the Santa Anita Ranch, and local residents had the uncomfortable feeling of seeing friends behind the wire at the track.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32004
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 11, 2003
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 11, 2003
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Cooper, Charles
Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese
Item ID
32184AN
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Ed Inouye of West Covina, whose family was sent to the internment camp at Santa Anita Park during World War II, died on February 19th. He was instrumental in getting the government to pay reparations to some of the imprisoned families.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25195
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 21, 2003
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 21, 2003
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Inouye, Ed
Japanese Internment Camps
Santa Anita Park - Assembly Center for the Japanese
Item ID
25391AN
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Actor and activist George Takei, 75, famous for his portrayal of Sulu on television series Star Trek, will talk about gay rights and a childhood spent in internment camps at Santa Anita Park (assembly center), Tule Lake and Rohwer, Arkansas, during World War II. He will be speaking at Cal Poly Pomona on Tuesday.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33419
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 15, 2013
Pages
p. B1, B8
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Pasadena Star News
Date
February 15, 2013
Pages
p. B1, B8
Subjects
Actors
Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese
Takei, George
Item ID
33615AN
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Actor George Takei, discusses social media, justice, and his family's internment, which started at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia. He spoke at Cal Poly Pomona.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33420
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 20, 2013
Pages
p. A5
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 20, 2013
Pages
p. A5
Subjects
Actors
Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese
Takei, George
Item ID
33616AN
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Interview with author Brad Pearson who wrote the book The Eagles of Heart Mountain. He tackles the injustice of Japanese-American incarceration through the exploits of a World War II camp football team. Article mentions many evacuees were detained at Santa Anita racetrack in Arcadia before being shipped out.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35880
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 10, 2021
Pages
p. C7
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 10, 2021
Pages
p. C7
Subjects
Authors
Football
Japanese-Americans
Pearson, Brad
Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese
World War II
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Life interrupted: personal sketches behind barbed wire, Santa Anita, Summer 1942, Riyo Sato (1913-2009). The Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage will be displaying Riyo Sato's sketches September 14-November 2, 2013.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33521
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 6, 2013
Pages
p. 8
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 6, 2013
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage--Exhibitions
Japanese-Americans
Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese
Sato, Riyo
Item ID
33716AN
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Personal sketches behind barbed wire--Riyo Sato (1913-2009) will be on exhibit at Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage from September 14 through November 2, 2013. Riyo Sato was interned at Santa Anita Assembly Center.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33596
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 29, 2013
Pages
p. 10
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 29, 2013
Pages
p. 10
Subjects
Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage--Exhibitions
Japanese-Americans
Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese
Sato, Riyo
Item ID
33791AN
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Gilb Museum opens temporary exhibit about Japanese-American internment.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34796
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 2, 2017
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 2, 2017
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage
Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese
Santa Anita Pacemaker
Hicks, Dana
Item ID
34987AN
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Arcadia Library presents Japanese Artist's Journey. The life and legacy of artist J.T. Sata will be the subject of a virtual program on October 10, presented by Arcadia Public Library in partnership with Japanese American National Museum. The book J.T. Sata: a Japanese Immigrant in Search of Western Art will be discussed by authors Frank Sata (son of J.T. Sata) and Naomi Hirahara. (J.T. Sata and family were imprisoned at Santa Anita Assembly Center during World War II).

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35834
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 8, 2020
Pages
p. 7
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 8, 2020
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Artists Immigrants Japanese-Americans Hirahara, Naomi Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese Sata, Frank Sata, J.T. Takeda, Bryan
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World War II internees reunite. Japanese Americans detained at Santa Anita Park before being sent to camps share photos, memories and friendship, at 75th anniversary event in Little Tokyo. See hard copy in VF Assembly Center.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34856
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 16, 2017
Pages
p. A1, A5
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 16, 2017
Pages
p. A1, A5
Subjects
Howo, Niko Makino
Japanese American National Museum
Mitarai, Evie Shigekuni
Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese
Santa Anita Park (1934-1942)
Item ID
35046AN
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General information

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3881
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 1, 1942 p. 1
April 22, 1942 p. 1 (Women's Club remodeled)
February 29, 1943 p. 1
April 12, 1943 p. 1 (Santa Anita Club converted)
March 16, 1944 p. 1 (location and closing)
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 1, 1942 p. 1
April 22, 1942 p. 1 (Women's Club remodeled)
February 29, 1943 p. 1
April 12, 1943 p. 1 (Santa Anita Club converted)
March 16, 1944 p. 1 (location and closing)
Subjects
Christian Service Organization Center
Item ID
3756AN
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General information regarding beginning of Santa Anita Park

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4299
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 24, 1932 p. 1 (rezoning for)
July 1, 1932 p. 1
July 8, 1932 p. 1
July 15, 1932 p. 1
July 22, 1932 p. 1 (action postponed)
July 29, 1932 p. 1 (endorsed by voters)
August 5, 1932 p. 1 (rezoning ordered)
August 12, 1932 p. 1 (contracts let)
August 19, 1932 p. 1 (ground breaking)
August 26, 1932 p. 1 (ceremonies)
November 11, 1932 p. 1 (building permit issued)
December 9, 1932 p. 1 (clubhouse)
April 14, 1933, p. 1 (parimutual bill)
June 30, 1933 p. 1 (racing votedby residents)
September 29, 1933 p. 1 (racing permit applied for)
January 12, 1934 p. 1 (permit granted)
January 19, 1934 p. 1 (rezoning ordered)
February 2, 1934 p. 1 (contract)
March 16, 1934 p. 1 (title to property)
March 23, 1934 p. 1 (taxes paid)
May 11, 1934 p. 1 (progress)
June 1, 1934 p. 7 (picture)
June 15, 1934 p. 1 (plans for opening)
July 13, 1934 p. 1 (progress)
August 3, 1934 p. 1 ( " )
August 17, 1934 p. 1 (license fee ordinance)
October 3 1934 p. 1 (plans)
October 19, 1934 p. 1 ( " )
December 7, 1934 p. 1 (license fee set)
December 21, 1934 p. 1 (opening)
December 28, 1934 p. 1 (first racing day)
March 8, 1935 p. 1 (first season ends)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 24, 1932 p. 1 (rezoning for)
July 1, 1932 p. 1
July 8, 1932 p. 1
July 15, 1932 p. 1
July 22, 1932 p. 1 (action postponed)
July 29, 1932 p. 1 (endorsed by voters)
August 5, 1932 p. 1 (rezoning ordered)
August 12, 1932 p. 1 (contracts let)
August 19, 1932 p. 1 (ground breaking)
August 26, 1932 p. 1 (ceremonies)
November 11, 1932 p. 1 (building permit issued)
December 9, 1932 p. 1 (clubhouse)
April 14, 1933, p. 1 (parimutual bill)
June 30, 1933 p. 1 (racing votedby residents)
September 29, 1933 p. 1 (racing permit applied for)
January 12, 1934 p. 1 (permit granted)
January 19, 1934 p. 1 (rezoning ordered)
February 2, 1934 p. 1 (contract)
March 16, 1934 p. 1 (title to property)
March 23, 1934 p. 1 (taxes paid)
May 11, 1934 p. 1 (progress)
June 1, 1934 p. 7 (picture)
June 15, 1934 p. 1 (plans for opening)
July 13, 1934 p. 1 (progress)
August 3, 1934 p. 1 ( " )
August 17, 1934 p. 1 (license fee ordinance)
October 3 1934 p. 1 (plans)
October 19, 1934 p. 1 ( " )
December 7, 1934 p. 1 (license fee set)
December 21, 1934 p. 1 (opening)
December 28, 1934 p. 1 (first racing day)
March 8, 1935 p. 1 (first season ends)
Subjects
Santa Anita Park
Item ID
4175AN
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General information regarding Santa Anita Railroad Station

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4279
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 28, 1938 p. 1
July 5, 1952 Section II, p. 2
April 6, 1967 p. 1 (historic site)
May 11, 1967 p. 1 (move to Arboretum)
September 28, 1967 p. 1 ( " )
February 11, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
February 25, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
February 28, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
April 4, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
April 11, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
April 14, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
April 18, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
April 21, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
May 2, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
May 23, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
June 13, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
July 7, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
July 14, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
August 28, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
September 11, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
September 15, 1968 p. 1 (removal)
February 23, 1969 p. 1 (ground breaking at new site)
September 17, 1969 p. 1 (restoration and removal to Arboretum)
March 8, 1970 p. 2 ( " )
August 5, 1970 p. 1 ( " )
August 11, 1971 p. 25 (history)
October 8, 1972 ( " )
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 28, 1938 p. 1
July 5, 1952 Section II, p. 2
April 6, 1967 p. 1 (historic site)
May 11, 1967 p. 1 (move to Arboretum)
September 28, 1967 p. 1 ( " )
February 11, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
February 25, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
February 28, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
April 4, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
April 11, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
April 14, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
April 18, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
April 21, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
May 2, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
May 23, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
June 13, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
July 7, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
July 14, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
August 28, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
September 11, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
September 15, 1968 p. 1 (removal)
February 23, 1969 p. 1 (ground breaking at new site)
September 17, 1969 p. 1 (restoration and removal to Arboretum)
March 8, 1970 p. 2 ( " )
August 5, 1970 p. 1 ( " )
August 11, 1971 p. 25 (history)
October 8, 1972 ( " )
Subjects
Railroads - Santa Anita Station
Item ID
4155AN
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General information regarding Jewish Center

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4095
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 25, 1958 p. 1 (variance request)
October 30, 1958 p. 1
December 15, 1958 p. 1
December 18, 1958 p. 1 (approved)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 25, 1958 p. 1 (variance request)
October 30, 1958 p. 1
December 15, 1958 p. 1
December 18, 1958 p. 1 (approved)
Subjects
Jewish Center
Item ID
3971AN
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General information regarding Civic Center

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4271
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 10, 1931 p. 1
May 1, 1931 p. 1 (site studied)
December 13, 1943 p. 1 (map of porposed site)
March 16, 1947 p. 1
May 8, 1947 p. 1 (purchase of site)
February 29, 1948 p. 1 (ground breaking)
March 4, 1948 p. 1
August 11, 1955 p. 1
November 22, 1955 p. 1
March 12, 1956 p. 1
April 12, 1956 p. 1
May 24, 1956 p. 1 (plans)
July 5, 1956 p. 1 (contract award)
July 16, 1956 p. 1 (ground breaking)
March 25, 1957 p. 3 (construction)
January 6, 1958 p. 1
January 16, 1958 p. 1 (Open House - Civic Center complex including new Police Station and City Hall)
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 10, 1931 p. 1
May 1, 1931 p. 1 (site studied)
December 13, 1943 p. 1 (map of porposed site)
March 16, 1947 p. 1
May 8, 1947 p. 1 (purchase of site)
February 29, 1948 p. 1 (ground breaking)
March 4, 1948 p. 1
August 11, 1955 p. 1
November 22, 1955 p. 1
March 12, 1956 p. 1
April 12, 1956 p. 1
May 24, 1956 p. 1 (plans)
July 5, 1956 p. 1 (contract award)
July 16, 1956 p. 1 (ground breaking)
March 25, 1957 p. 3 (construction)
January 6, 1958 p. 1
January 16, 1958 p. 1 (Open House - Civic Center complex including new Police Station and City Hall)
Subjects
Civic Center
Police Station
City Hall
Item ID
4147AN
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A new exhibit at the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum is about the Santa Anita Assembly Center, a temporary facility at Santa Anita Park that held Japanese Americans before they were sent to more permanent internment camps during World War II. The opening reception will feature speakers Osamu Miyamoto, Akkiko Nomura and others. Dana Dunn is the curator.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31821
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 13, 2009
Pages
p. Weekend 1, 2
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 13, 2009
Pages
p. Weekend 1, 2
Subjects
Dunn, Dana
Miyamoto, Osamu
Nomura, Akkiko
Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum
Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese
Item ID
32018AN
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How Arcadia gained a rare piece of history. Riyo Sato was a developing artist by the time she was sent to the Santa Anita Assembly Center at Santa Anita Park, in 1942, before being transferred to Wyoming, to a different detention facility called “Heart Mountain.” She left behind sketches of Santa Anita Park which will be displayed at the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35350
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 13, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 11
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 13, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 11
Subjects
Artists
Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage
Hashimoto, Pam
Hicks, Dana, Dr.
Japanese-Americans
Japanese Internment Camps
Patterson, Galen
Santa Anita Assembly Center
Sato, Riyo
Item ID
35540AN
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