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Arcadia (City) History (1920-1930)

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1. "Arcadia." San Gabriel Valley Monthly, April 1928. By J.E. Roacher, Secretary of Chamber of Commerce. 2. "Arcadia." San Gabriel Valley Monthly, July/August 1928. By Jessie O. Stewart. 3. "Arcadia." San Gabriel Valley Monthly, May/June 1928. By Jessie O. Stewart. 4. "Arcadia from another's…
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1. "Arcadia." San Gabriel Valley Monthly, April 1928. By J.E. Roacher, Secretary of Chamber of Commerce.
2. "Arcadia." San Gabriel Valley Monthly, July/August 1928. By Jessie O. Stewart.
3. "Arcadia." San Gabriel Valley Monthly, May/June 1928. By Jessie O. Stewart.
4. "Arcadia from another's view." News clip, June 1921. By H.W. Patton.
5. "Arcadia has active year." News clip and photos, circa 1925. From the scrapbook of Alton Green.
6. "Our property cost $4,000." Information from Vera Van Iwaarden as to the cost of her families property in 1925. She also states which families were already settled in the area and which arrived later.
7. "Arcadia profile." Los Angeles Times - Real Estate section, April 10, 1924.
8. "Foothills have building spurt." Los Angeles Times - Real Estate section, July 1, 1923.
9. "Swan song of hobos being sung at old span." Pasadena Star News, October 27, 1929.
10. "Arcadia." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930. 15 pages.
11. "Arcadia tells lot of history." Daily News Post, January 4, 1968. Reports recollections of Tom Herreron, whose family came to Arcadia in 1921.
12. "Chicken farm run by Denmark Prince." Arcadia Tribune, July 24, 1968.
13. "El Monte, Arcadia, Duarte center of developments in farm and civic activity." Los Angeles Times - Real Estate section, August 10, 1924.
14. "Street dance band concert attracts throng." News clip, August 12, 1925.
15. "Arcadia in 1926." News panorama photo of First and Huntington, August 17, 1969.
16. "Arcadia, Southern California." Arcadia Chamber of Commerce brochure, 1928.
17. Arcadia in the 1920's, as remembered by Mrs. Seaquist. Hand-drawn map of various business establishments.
18. San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930. Full issue with same information as content #10 of this folder. Shelved in archives.
19. Los Angeles County Tax receipts for years 1921, 1922, and 1925-1926 of George W. Grandy.
20. Arcadia's Council puts ban on hogs. Pasadena Star News May 23, 1921.
21. Large List of Entries Being Made in Third Annual Fete Planned by Women in Arcadia. Exhibit of chrysanthemums and flowers and plants of all kinds at the Santa Anita Club. Entertainment includes a fun house, refreshment booths, a dark skinned palmist, various concessions and dancing. Also on same page: Giants' Pitcher Visits Arcadia. Fred Fitzsimmons of the New York Giants, noted "knuckleball" pitcher of the National League visits in-laws Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Borgers at 121 East Walnut Street, for the winter. He will assist his brother-in-law John Borger with raising fancy chickens here. Pasadena Star News, November 1, 1928.
22. Water Rages Down Santa Anita Wash in Arcadia, Flooding Homes. Photo with caption: This picture was taken yesterday at Colorado and Second Streets in Arcadia, showing the raging Santa Anita Wash which overflowed its channel, marooning some residents and forcing scores to leave their homes. News clipping, March 3, 1930.
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Arcadia (City) History

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1. A walk along Arcadia's "Main Street." 1880's -1920. A six page tour with maps. By Susan Kasten March, 1989. 2. "Arcadia gets publicity." News clip, 1927. Details of what a "racy" town Arcadia was. 3. "Arcadia: prestige city where it's a pleasure to live." Arcadia Tribune, June 17, 1970. 4.…
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1. A walk along Arcadia's "Main Street." 1880's -1920. A six page tour with maps. By Susan Kasten March, 1989.
2. "Arcadia gets publicity." News clip, 1927. Details of what a "racy" town Arcadia was.
3. "Arcadia: prestige city where it's a pleasure to live." Arcadia Tribune, June 17, 1970.
4. "Steady growth marks Arcadia's 70 years." Arcadia Tribune, August 16, 1973, birthday edition.
5. Arcadia Diamond Jubilee Souvenir edition. 48 page tabloid size edition, September 14, 1978.
6. "Arcadia ready for boom on 32nd anniversary." Copy of anniversary issue, August 2, 1935.
7. History of City of Arcadia officials, 1903-1986. Compiled by Christine Van Maanen.
8. A Brief History of Arcadia, CA. Courtesy of: Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, by Christine Van Maanen, City Clerk of Arcadia, 1956-1988. Retrieved from Internet, http://www.wemweb.com/traveler/towns/33arcadi/history.html on July 28, 2005.
9. City of Arcadia - general information. Prepared by the Office of the City Clerk, February, 2007.
10. History of Officials 1903-2008. Prepared by the Office of the City Clerk. 2 copies.
11. Memories of Arcadia: Mr. Mayor, a name to remember, Arcadia Weekly, September 18, 2003. Article by Charles Cooper, history of mayors, city managers, city council, clerk.
12. History of Officials 1903-2016, Prepared by the Office of the City Clerk.
13. Background of Arcadia including: Reid Granted Rancho Santa Anita, Rancho Sold to Dalton, The Baldwin Era, Arcadia Incorporated, Death of Lucky Baldwin, Ross Field World War I, the Twenties, Thirties, and Forties, Arcadia Today, Arcadia Post Office, Arcadia Public Library, Arcadia Community Coordinating Council, Arcadia Schools. Copied from The Historical Volume and Reference Works, Los Angeles County, Vol. 3 (1964).
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Arcadia (City) History (1930-1940)

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1. "Arcadia, Southern California." Copy of Arcadia City Directory, 1938. 2. Site of Santa Anita Golf Course, 1936. News photo and caption, February 22, 1967. On the reverse is an account of the development of the Golf Course. 3. Growth of Arcadia given by Ranch Santa Anita, Inc. Four pages of…
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1. "Arcadia, Southern California." Copy of Arcadia City Directory, 1938.
2. Site of Santa Anita Golf Course, 1936. News photo and caption, February 22, 1967. On the reverse is an account of the development of the Golf Course.
3. Growth of Arcadia given by Ranch Santa Anita, Inc. Four pages of news clippings, 1938.
4. "Three hundred 'extras' as film made." Arcadia Journal, September 23, 1930.
5. "Council asks for 2,000 days labor." Arcadia Journal, November 17, 1933.
6. "Santa Anita Recreation Center." Six pages by Mr. Treadwell detailing development of what is now Los Angeles County Park in Arcadia.
7. " A 'Lucky' break marks the start of success." Monrovia Newspost, February 16, 1963. Includes several photos of the 1930's.
8. News photo and clip of the Arcadia business districts, 1934.
9. "The Drive-In Market." Source unknown, 1934.
10. "Armistice Day, November 11, 1934." Arcadia Tribune supplement, September 14, 1978.
11. "Queen celebrates time of progress." Arcadia Tribune supplement, September 14, 1978.
12."Old newspaper brings back." Arcadia Tribune, September 26, 1974.
13. "PTA thrift shop does wonderful work." News clip and photos of volunteers, 1933.
14. "Mrs. Emma Hainer." News clip, 1933.
15. "Harry A. Link." News clip, 1933.
16. "Henry Seaman." News clip, 1933.
17. "Salaries of city officials for 1939." Arcadia Tribune, April 10, 1980.
18. "Summer homes in the hills of Uncle Sam." News clip, April 25, 1930. Describes the possibility of a road being put through the San Gabriels north of the city and availability of leasing summer cabin sites from the government.
19. "Post Office serves many patrons." News clip and photo of Postmaster J.V. Covell, 1934.
20. Walker's Bugle, January, 1934. Volume I, number 1. Small newspaper published by Bob and Jim Walker, owners of Walker's Bar-B-Q on Huntington Drive. Copied from the original owned by Bert Daniels, February 25, 1981.
21. "Carefree day to be staged here Sunday." Arcadia Tribune, May 20, 1937. Regarding huge barbecue held on the Rancho.
22. "Fiesta plans recall early California's joys." Los Angeles Times, May 22, 1937.
23. "Expect large crowd for natal affair." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1934.
24. Speech given to the Arcadia Historical Society on July 21, 1955 on the history of Arcadia from 1936 to 1955. Given by F. Wesley Davies of the Chandler Syndicate, which purchased 1300 acres (approximately 47%) of Arcadia in 1936.
25. Transfer of Southland Forest Service Headquarters to 10-Acre Plant in Arcadia Under Way This Week. New warehouse site on Double Drive, Arcadia, will house and service $750,000 worth of machinery and supplies including tractors, trucks, steam shovels, and other equipment. Article contains photos. Caption reads: In the Pictures: Forestry Officials John Mirch, A.J. Mueller and Clyde Thyberg, left to right in top photo, directed construction of new Arcadia plant. Some of tractors used in firefighting are shown in second scene in storage lot at Arcadia. Mechanical shops. Lower photo, for servicing equipment used out of new headquarters. Pasadena Star News, July 3, 1939.
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Arcadia (City) History (1940-1950)

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1. "The first year." Arcadia Bulletin, circa 1940. Article delineating progress in Arcadia. 2. "Arcadia has famous track -- and a lot more." Daily News, December 4, 1946. Article by Leslie Claypool describes city in a lengthy report. 3. "Controversy on location (of City Hall) raged for more tha…
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1. "The first year." Arcadia Bulletin, circa 1940. Article delineating progress in Arcadia.
2. "Arcadia has famous track -- and a lot more." Daily News, December 4, 1946. Article by Leslie Claypool describes city in a lengthy report.
3. "Controversy on location (of City Hall) raged for more than five years." Daily News Post, January 30, 1962. News photo and caption of City Hall built in 1948.
4. "One of the coldest nights in Southern California History." Los Angeles Herald Examiner, August 7, 1977. News photo and caption of 1949 weather milestone.
5. "Great years for Arcadia." Arcadia Tribune, January 1, 1948. Summary of 1947.
6. "Historic Santa Anita Tract deed delivered to County." Los Angeles Times, March 27, 1947, page 5.
7. "Something must be done." Arcadia Tribune, May 14, 1942. Article by Hal Roach describing great need for top sewer system.
8. "Chamber of Commerce group hears fine program." Arcadia Tribune, April 19, 1942. Summary of problems facing Arcadia as of April 1942.
9. "Nixon got early political start in Valley." Daily News Post, January 16, 1969. Interviews with people who remembered Nixon started career here.
10. Copy of #9.
11. "Literature on defense lines at library." Arcadia Tribune, April 2, 1942.
12. "Sewers or Cesspools." Four page fact book published by "pro" group regarding bond election of May 8, 1945.
13. Copies of programs given at Arcadia Christian Reform Church during war time. Includes program of V.E. Day Service.
14. "V .... ---" Mail
15. Speech given to the Arcadia Historical Society on July 21, 1955 on the history of Arcadia from 1936 to 1955. Given by F. Wesley Davies of the Chandler Syndicate, which purchased 1300 acres (approximately 47%) of Arcadia in 1936.
16. "Santa Anita's Flood Control Project Starts: completion of $33,000 job set before rain season." Pasadena Post, September 13, 1941. "County Plans to Strengthen Canyon Walls: work will start soon on improvements above Arcadia." Pasadena Post, August 24, 1941.
17. "Arcadia Council Slashes Tax Rate Two Cents." Pasadena Post, August 8, 1941.
18. "Developing Arcadia: Harry Chandler (with photo). Publisher of the Los Angeles Times, head of the Rancho Santa Anita developments in Arcadia. It is the Chandler group behind Arcadia's enormous building boom. And the boom is just starting." Monrovia Journal, January 4, no year given. And excerpt of a story about Elias J. Lucky Baldwin's employee Fisher, a young Black boy, who Baldwin convinced to move out west to work at his livery stable in San Francisco, after having been enslaved to a Mr. Butler.
19. Rising price of land astounds Arcadia (land near City Hall Civic Center on Huntington Drive that is occupied by a National Guard Armory), Los Angeles Times, June 12, 1986.
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Arcadia (City) History (1940-1950)
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Arcadia (City) History (1950-1960)

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1. "Facts for voters of Arcadia." Published by League of Women Voters, 1957. 2. "Thumbnail sketch of City of Arcadia." Chamber of Commerce, March 1957, three pages. 3. "A report to the people of the City of Arcadia." City profile prepared by the City of Arcadia, Fall 1957, twenty-seven pages. Si…
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1. "Facts for voters of Arcadia." Published by League of Women Voters, 1957.
2. "Thumbnail sketch of City of Arcadia." Chamber of Commerce, March 1957, three pages.
3. "A report to the people of the City of Arcadia." City profile prepared by the City of Arcadia, Fall 1957, twenty-seven pages. Six blue copies.
4. "City passes 40,000 population mark." Arcadia Tribune, May 7, 1959.
5. "Vaccine series starts (polio immunization)." Arcadia Tribune, January 23, 1956.
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Arcadia (City) History (1960-1970)

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1. "Facts about Arcadia, California." Brochure published by the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, 1961. Two light green copies. 2. Arcadia City crest postcard. 3. "This is Arcadia." Booklet on City government published by the League of Women Voters, October 1962. Approximately twenty pages. 4. "Fac…
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1. "Facts about Arcadia, California." Brochure published by the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, 1961. Two light green copies.
2. Arcadia City crest postcard.
3. "This is Arcadia." Booklet on City government published by the League of Women Voters, October 1962. Approximately twenty pages.
4. "Facts for voters of Arcadia." White brochure published by the League of Women Voters, 1962.
5. "The sixtieth anniversary die." Arcadia Tribune, 1963. News clip and photo showing Arcadia's birthday mail marker.
6. "Arcadia's sixtieth anniversary commemorating the first school house." Brochure published by the Arcadia Historical Society and the Arcadia Woman's Club, October 19, 1963.
7. "Arcadia - wealthy, beautiful." Pasadena Star News, February 13, 1963.
8. "Week of events to mark Arcadia's sixtieth birthday." Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley section, October 20, 1963.
9. "Arcadia's sixtieth birthday celebration." Pasadena Star News, October 17, 1963.
10 "Ground breaking ceremony." Brochure for the ground breaking ceremony of the Arcadia Masonic Temple at 60 W. Duarte Road in February 1964.
11. "Average income for Arcadians." One sheet of income data, no date.
12. "Dedication ceremonies." Brochure for the dedication of the Foothill Jewish Temple Center, May 16, 1965.
13. "Police force to end Arcadia love-in." Arcadia Tribune, June 8, 1967.
14. "A bedroom city wakes up to dope danger." Los Angeles Herald Examiner, May 11, 1969.
15. "This is Arcadia." Booklet on City government published by the League of Women Voters, January 1969. Approximately twenty pages.
16. "Lucky Baldwin: This is paradise." Los Angeles Herald Examiner, December 20, 1963.
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Arcadia (City) History (1960-1970)
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Arcadia (City) History (1970-1980)

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1. "Community economic profile for Arcadia, Los Angeles County, California." Statistics prepared by the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, June 1971, four pages. Two copies. 2. "1971 was a year of moment in Arcadia." Arcadia Tribune, January 2, 1972. 3. "Arcadia Towne Centre building dedication issue…
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1. "Community economic profile for Arcadia, Los Angeles County, California." Statistics prepared by the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, June 1971, four pages. Two copies.
2. "1971 was a year of moment in Arcadia." Arcadia Tribune, January 2, 1972.
3. "Arcadia Towne Centre building dedication issue." Foothill Intercity Newspaper supplement devoted to the dedication of eight story building at 150 North Santa Anita, May 25, 1972.
4. "City of Arcadia Planning Department information bulletin." Arcadia statistics sheet, August 4, 1972. Two copies.
5. "City folk go rural at Arcadia Farm." Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley section, December 23, 1973. Two copies."
6. "This is Arcadia." Booklet on City government published by the League of Women Voters, January 1973. Approximately twenty pages. Two copies.
7. "City progress." Arcadia City Newsletter, Fall 1973.
8. "Top Arcadia stories: 1973 tear of redevelopment." Arcadia Tribune, December 30, 1973.
9. "Balloon rides, Fiesta de Mexico mark anniversary." Arcadia Tribune, August 16, 1973.
10. "Stone soup ladles farm life." Arcadia Tribune, August 1, 1974.
11. "Fashion Park tops 1974 stories." Arcadia Tribune, December 26, 1974.
12. "Arcadia sees energy as top priority." Arcadia Tribune, January 3, 1974.
13. "1977 recap." Arcadia tribune, January 1, 1978.
14. "1979: taxes, school are top issues." Arcadia Tribune, December 27, 1979.
15. "Old service station makes way for progress." Arcadia Tribune, May 22, 1975.
16. "City Manager (Lyman Cozar) to resign." Arcadia Tribune, August 11, 1977.
17. "Diamond Jubilee festivities." Highlander, October 18, 1978.
18. "Rotary honors senior member, Hugh Buck." Arcadia Tribune, January 20, 1974.
19. "Old pharmacy (Arcadia Pharmacy, Huntington Drive) closing." Arcadia Tribune, April 28, 1974.
20. "CRA-dominated council election, trash battle also mark city year," Arcadia Tribune, December 26, 1974. Recap of year. Photos of Charles Gilb, Jack Saelid, Floretta Lauber, Dr. Gary Mills and Gloria Horstmann. Photo and caption of cars lining up during the gas shortage of winter of 1974. Photo and caption of Michael Bieder, owner of Royal Oaks Liquor at 551 N. First Avenue, surveying damage at his liquor store, when a driver rammed through the front window.
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Arcadia (City) History (1970-1980)
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Arcadia (City) History (1980-1990)

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1. "Welcome to the City of Arcadia." 1985 brochure. Two copies. 2. "This is Arcadia." Booklet on City government published by the League of Women Voters, 1980. Two copies.
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1. "Welcome to the City of Arcadia." 1985 brochure. Two copies.
2. "This is Arcadia." Booklet on City government published by the League of Women Voters, 1980. Two copies.
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Arcadia (City) History (1980-1990)
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Arcadia (City) History (1990-1999)

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1. "Arcadia, a historical tribute - 1903-1993." Brochure to solicit paid advertisements for a publication about Arcadia history which would have been mailed to all Arcadia households. Publisher pulled out of the project and the magazine was never produced. This was not a City-sponsored venture. …
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1. "Arcadia, a historical tribute - 1903-1993." Brochure to solicit paid advertisements for a publication about Arcadia history which would have been mailed to all Arcadia households. Publisher pulled out of the project and the magazine was never produced. This was not a City-sponsored venture.
2. "A community picnic celebrating the 90th anniversaries of Methodist Hospital and the City of Arcadia." Invitation and program, July 18, 1993.
3. "Seventh annual intercultural evening." Program, November 17, 1993. Sponsored by the Arcadia Unified School District and the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce.
4. "January 1995 Arcadia Senior Services lunch menu." A beginning of a new program for seniors at the Arcadia Community Center.
5. "Welcome to the City of Arcadia." A resident's guide to city information, programs and services, 1994.
6. "Adopt-a-park Program." Pamphlet from the City of Arcadia.
7. Memo from City Manager William R. Kelly to All City Employees with the results of the 1995 Citizen Satisfaction Survey, October 20, 1995.
8. "Welcome to the City of Arcadia." A resident's guide to city information, programs and services, 1997.
9. Dedication Ceremony brochure for the Arcadia Community Center, July 19, 1991.
10. Letter dated February 8, 1996 announcing an open forum to discuss ways to increase City revenues without raising taxes and fees.
11. History of officials of the City of Arcadia 1903-1998.
12. Alternative Assessment Report prepared for City of Arcadia by LSA. dated July 18, 1995.
13. Folder of information about City of Arcadia, distributed 1998.
14. Development Services Department Staff Report to City Council recommending approval of the concept of a weekly "Farmer's Market" in downtown Arcadia. April 1, 1997
15. City Manager Staff Report to City Council recommending adoption of City's mission statement and updated goals. January 20, 1998.
16. "Status report on the city of Arcadia's preparation for Y2K." Staff report, Office of the City Manager. May 4, 1999.
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Arcadia (City) History (1990-1999)
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Arcadia (City) History (2000-2010)

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1. Flyer and invitation for the first City of Arcadia Lucky Baldwin Day Community Picnic on October 28, 2001 at Arcadia County Park. (2 color copies of schedule of events, 1 b/w copy of invitation) 2. Flyer announcing the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for the victims of the terrorist att…
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1. Flyer and invitation for the first City of Arcadia Lucky Baldwin Day Community Picnic on October 28, 2001 at Arcadia County Park. (2 color copies of schedule of events, 1 b/w copy of invitation)
2. Flyer announcing the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for the victims of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Ceremony held at noon at the Civic Center Flagpole on September 14, 2001.
3. City of Arcadia Press Release about the Lucky Baldwin Day Community Picnic on October 27, 2002, having its own website. September 26, 2002.
4. City of Arcadia Press Release dated March 15, 2002, announcing the launching of a new communications program - "ArcadiaMail' described as an electronic news bulletin system or a mini City newsletter.
5. Email announcing that on August 7, 2001 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 6249 "designating and adopting the oak tree as the official tree of the City" and Resolution No. 6252 "designating and adopting the peacock as the official bird of the City."
6. Flyer for the Lucky Baldwin Day Community Picnic on October 27, 2002 at Arcadia County Park.
7. Police Department memorandum to the City Staff from City Manager William R. Kelly and by Dave Hinig, Chief of Police on Workplace Safety and Security following the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. October 12, 2001.
8. Police Department memorandum from Captain Bob Sanderson on LASO Emergency Operations Bureau protocol for response to an anthrax threat. October 16, 2001.
9. "Welcome to the City of Arcadia." A resident's guide to city information programs and services, 2001.
10. "Picnic salutes memory of Arcadia's Founder." Article about the Lucky Baldwin Day Community Picnic at the Arcadia County Park. Includes information on Lucky Baldwin and how he established the city of Arcadia. Arcadia Weekly, October 24-30, 2002, p.1.
11. Arbor Day Celebration program. March 7, 2000.
12. City of Arcadia, ArcadiaMail e-mail dated January 8, 2003, listing the severe damage caused by the Santa Ana winds to the Live Oak Avenue area and two digital images taken by Dick Irwin on January 6, 2003 showing the windstorm damage.
13. "History of Officials of the City of Arcadia, 1903 - 2003." Cover includes historical photos celebrating Arcadia's Centennial. 2 copies.
14. City of Arcadia press release announcing that the National Arbor Day Foundation has named the city of Arcadia a Tree City USA for the ninth year in a row. February 20, 2003.
15. "Welcome to the City of Arcadia." A resident's guide, 2003.
16. State of the City Address by Mayor Gail Marshall. City Council of the City of Arcadia Minutes. April 1, 2003.
17. Flyer for the Lucky Baldwin Day Community Picnic on Sunday, November 2, 2003 at Arcadia County Park. (Two copies)
18. Arcadia rallys for new Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger at the Arboretum. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce News and Views, November/December 2003, p. 1.
19. Reduced color copy of the poster advertising the 2003 Summer Concert Series on Thursdays at City Hall. Original poster (17" x 11") stored in Box #77.
20. 2004 City of Arcadia Volunteer Recognition Dinner program and letter dated March 19, 2004.
21. 2005 City of Arcadia Silver Circle Volunteer Appreciation Dinner program. "April in Paris."
22. Invitation to Military Tribute Sign Unveiling Ceremony, July 21, 2005 and "Arcadia Supports Our Troops" bumper sticker.
23. 21st Annual Intercultural Dinner program. "Harmony Around the World," November 26, 2007.
24. Arcadia: Time will tell. If the past is any indication, Arcadia is looking at a bright future. By Jana J. Monji, Pasadena Weekly, March 11, 2010.
25. 2003 Lucky Baldwin Day Community Picnic at Arcadia County Park, November 2, 2003 map of layout of booths, activities, seating, services, parking.
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Arcadia (City) History (2000-2010)
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Arcadia (City) History (2011-2020)

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1. City of Arcadia Sales Tax Update, Q2 2011. Third quarter receipts for second quarter sales (April-June 2011). 2. 2011 City of Arcadia Silver Circle Volunteer and Commisioner Recognition Dinner program. April 14, 2011. 3. 2013 City of Arcadia Silver Circle Volunteer and Commisioners Dinner invita…
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1. City of Arcadia Sales Tax Update, Q2 2011. Third quarter receipts for second quarter sales (April-June 2011).
2. 2011 City of Arcadia Silver Circle Volunteer and Commisioner Recognition Dinner program. April 14, 2011.
3. 2013 City of Arcadia Silver Circle Volunteer and Commisioners Dinner invitation and program. April 15, 2013. Theme: Murder and mayhem at the speakeasy.
4. 2014 Annual Silver Circle Volunteer and Commissioners Recognition Dinner. With list of Arcadia boards and commission members and Silver Circle Volunteers.
5. Silver Circle Volunteer and Commissioners Dinner with theme "Gatsby Gala," invitation and program, with names of city board and commission members and silver circle volunteers. April 15, 2015.
6. Silver Circle Volunteer and Commissioners Dinner 2017.
7. Looking back on 2019 in Arcadia, by Galen Patterson.A review of the 10 biggest news items in Arcadia in 2019, including the investigations into dozens of race horse deaths at Santa Anita Park and passing Measure A (3/4 percent increase in sales tax). Retrieved from ArcadiaWeekly.com on December 28, 2019.
8. History of Officials 1903-2020. Prepared by the Office of the City Clerk.
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City Council (1903-1970)

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1. "Harry A. Link." News clip, circa 1933? 2. "Henry A. Seaman." News clip, circa 1933? 3. "Mayor named by Arcadia's new Council (Earl Busse)." Pasadena Star News, circa 1934? 4. "Final rites held (William Millard)." Arcadia Tribune, November 11, 1965. 5. "Services for Mr. Kennett (Raymond Ken…
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1. "Harry A. Link." News clip, circa 1933?
2. "Henry A. Seaman." News clip, circa 1933?
3. "Mayor named by Arcadia's new Council (Earl Busse)." Pasadena Star News, circa 1934?
4. "Final rites held (William Millard)." Arcadia Tribune, November 11, 1965.
5. "Services for Mr. Kennett (Raymond Kennett)." News clip, circa 1960s.
6. "Former Mayor Stocker (James A. Stocker)." Arcadia Tribune, September 22, 1968.
7. "Death takes Jess Balser." Arcadia Tribune, January 7, 1968.
8. "Arcadia's elected officials." News Post photo, March 13, 1969.
9. Photo of Mayor and Councilmen, Arcadia City Newsletter, November 1968.
10. "Mrs. Emma Hainer." Circa 1933?
11. "Shall Arcadia be plunged into turmoil." News clip, June 8, 1934.
12. "Arcadia's future is in hands." News clip, March 3, 1934.
13. "Rancher Baldwin placed cronies on early council." Arcadia Tribune, January 12, 1978.
14. "Board of Trustee Presidents and Mayors of the City of Arcadia, 1903-1980. (Board changed to City Council in 1928)." List prepared by City Clerk Christine Van Maanen, February 1987.
15. "'Lucky' was City's first Mayor, 1903." News clip, undated.
16. "History of officials of the City of Arcadia, 1903-1986." Prepared by City Clerk Christine Van Maanen, 1987.
17. "Arcadia mayor is selected by Council (John M. Walshe)." Pasadena Star News, April 22, 1940.
18. "Warm contest decided at Arcadia." Pasadena Star News, April 15, 1940.
19. Councilman quits track job in Arcadia bookie scandal - Hoffman resigns and suspensions of policemen at the same time, Lieutenants Edwin Kiem and Joe Filkas. Independent, January 26, 1938. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936 - January 1, 1939, Arcadia Historical Society.
Subjects
City Council (1903-1970)
Item ID
54AF
Collection
Subject Files
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1. "Arcadia, California 1903-1978" Booklet offered by Home Federal Savings. Two copies. 2. "History of the Arboretum - the first 25 years." Lasca Leaves, March 1973, anniversary issue. 3. "Anniversary reminds Arcadians of roots." Los Angeles Times, September 24, 1978. 4. "Queen City earns her d…
Contents
1. "Arcadia, California 1903-1978" Booklet offered by Home Federal Savings. Two copies.
2. "History of the Arboretum - the first 25 years." Lasca Leaves, March 1973, anniversary issue.
3. "Anniversary reminds Arcadians of roots." Los Angeles Times, September 24, 1978.
4. "Queen City earns her diamonds." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978, supplement.
5. "Milestone marked by multi-faceted changes." Arcadia Tribune, September 12, 1978, supplement.
6. "Historical references for Arcadia." List of names gathered by Carla Maggio.
7. "History of Arcadia." Thirteen page brief history written by former librarian Jim Kirks.
8. "New book allows Arcadians chance." Arcadia Tribune, August 24, 1980. Article and photo about proposed pictorial history of Arcadia to be written by Librarian Pat McAdam and the Arboretum's Sandy Snider.
9. "Orders being taken now for City historical book." Highlander Community News, October 27, 1980. Article and photo.
10. "Arcadia's pictorial history waits in the wings." Highlander Community News, October 1, 1980.
11. Information brief furnished by Robert J. Bunker to the City of Arcadia, June 11, 1991. Correspondence attached.
12. Article in the Monrovia Planet, April 30, 1887, page 3. Regarding the new buildings being constructed, the railroad work, and the sale of lots in Arcadia.
13. "Arcadia, Monrovia's youngest sister, and her progress." The Monrovia Planet, April 9, 1887, page 2.
14. Article in the Monrovia Messenger, February 12, 1891, page 4. Regarding Arcadia and Santa Anita, and growth of the city.
15. "Arcadia news notes." Monrovia Messenger, January 28, 1892.
Subjects
History
Item ID
99AF
Collection
Subject Files
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1. Arcadia chronology based on Articles in Arcadia newspapers. Two copies, the first in Folder 1, the second in Folder 2. 2. "Arcadia City Chronology." Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Business Directory, 1993-1994. Prepared by Sandy Snider of the Los Angeles County Arboretum. 3. Chronology of Calif…
Contents
1. Arcadia chronology based on Articles in Arcadia newspapers. Two copies, the first in Folder 1, the second in Folder 2.
2. "Arcadia City Chronology." Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Business Directory, 1993-1994. Prepared by Sandy Snider of the Los Angeles County Arboretum.
3. Chronology of California and local history dates.
4. ARCADIA WEEKLY: Year in Review - 1998 through 2006
5. 2020: a tumultuous and defining year by Terry Miller. Arcadia Weekly, December 31, 2020.
Subjects
History-Chronology
Physical Description
2 folders
Item ID
100AF
Collection
Subject Files
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See also VF Santa Anita Assembly Center for Mrs. Murayama's oral history 1. Interview with Roy H. Pike, who has lived in Arcadia since 1925. (1976) 2. Interview with George McCoy, 81 years old. Sept. 1978. 3. Conversation held July 10, 1980 with Mary Cuellar Rodrigues. 4. Conversations and in…
Contents
See also VF Santa Anita Assembly Center for Mrs. Murayama's oral history
1. Interview with Roy H. Pike, who has lived in Arcadia since 1925. (1976)
2. Interview with George McCoy, 81 years old. Sept. 1978.
3. Conversation held July 10, 1980 with Mary Cuellar Rodrigues.
4. Conversations and interview with Henry Mauch and his wife, Cacilie, at their home September 12, 1980.
5. Raymond Bowman, Arcadia High School Band Director. 1976
6. Patrick Carlin, Arcadia resident. 1976
7. Dr. Norvell Dice, Superintendent of Arcadia Schools, 1976
8. Eunice Easley, secretary to Mr. Lowery McCaslin, owner of Anoakia. 1976
9. Julian Fisher, son of E.J. Baldwin's farrier. 1976.
10. Fujikawa. Interview about Japanese internment. 1976
11. Edwin J. Gengler. 1977
12. Mrs. James M. Green. 1976
13. James Griffitts, former City Councilman. 1976
14. R.H. Hamilton, resident at 170 E. Longden Avenue, 1976
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15. Rudolph Hartman, pioneer pharmacist of Sierra Madre who remembered Anita Baldwin. 1976
16. Morris Hegg, long time plumbing contractor . 1976
17. Murray Imhoff. 1976
18. Benjamin Kiley. 1976
19. Ed Knisley, son of business manager of Anita Baldwin in later years. 1976.
20. Florence Knurr, owner of Clara Baldwin Stocker home on Foothill Boulevard. 1977.
21. Earl Kramer. 1976.
22. Tony Lopez, son of family that formerly lived on Baldwin Ranch. 1976.
23. Mrs. James Matthews. 1976
24. Joseph Mullender, grandson of Clara Baldwin. 1976
25. Joseph Mullender. 1977.
26. Catherine Mundy, newspaper columnist with the Arcadia Tribune. 1976 or 1977.
27. Roy Pike, Arcadia Poultryman. 1976
28. Sidney Platford, local history authority and long-time Arcadia resident. 1976
29. Raymond Ramuz, nurseryman. 1976
30. Conrad Reibold, former City Councilman. 1976
31. F. Harold Roach, Arcadia Tribune owner and editor for many years. 1976
32. F. Harold Roach. Interview by different interviewer.
33. Mark Sellers, jockey who grew up in Arcadia. 1977
34. William Shoemaker, noted jockey. 1976.
35. Mrs. Marilyn Stoke, race horse owner. 1976.
36. Miss Adele Strutzenberg. 1976
37. Fernando Toro, jockey. 1976
38. Adrian E. Winkler. 1976.
39. Alice Wood. 1976
40. Joseph D. Mullender, great grandson of Lucky Baldwin. 1964
41. Joseph D. Mullender and Mrs. W.A. Heater, recent owner of Clara Baldwin Stocker home.
42. Claire Charles, friend of Anita Baldwin. 1963
43. Charles W. Jones, mayor of Sierra Madre in 1907. 1962
44. William D. Millard, sixth mayor of Arcadia. 1963.
45. Clara Bertolina, whose husband used to work for Lucky Baldwin. 1968.
46. Lucille Bateman. 1976
47. John Edmund Moore, "My life story," no date.
48. Julian Fisher, son of E.J. Baldwin's African-American farrier. August 4, 1976. Transcribed interview conducted at Julian Fisher's home.
49. Julian Fisher, son of E.J. Baldwin's African-American farrier. August 17, 1976. Transcribed interview.
50. Joe Sciarra, an Arcadia resident and World War II veteran, born in 1924. Interviewed on video, on June 1, 2022. Transcribed interview. Joe's 6 part oral history videos can be viewed at Arcadia Public Library's YouTube playlist called Arcadia Oral History Project at https://tinyurl.com/mukmyfv9
Subjects
Oral History
Physical Description
3 folders
Item ID
159AF
Collection
Subject Files
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History (Early-1838)

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Contents
1. "Plowshare recently dug up." News clip, May 9, 1940. 2. "The Gabrielino Indians of Southern California." Master Key, December 1957. 3. "Indian artifacts from Hugo Reid Adobe." Lasca Leaves, Autumn 1958. 4. "Ancient Indians of Los Angeles had tragic lives." News clip, September 18, 1967. Two …
Contents
1. "Plowshare recently dug up." News clip, May 9, 1940.
2. "The Gabrielino Indians of Southern California." Master Key, December 1957.
3. "Indian artifacts from Hugo Reid Adobe." Lasca Leaves, Autumn 1958.
4. "Ancient Indians of Los Angeles had tragic lives." News clip, September 18, 1967. Two copies.
5. "Archeology near Arcadia." Bibliography of sources for archeology near Arcadia.
Subjects
History (Early-1838)
Item ID
101AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Schools - History (1880s - 1950)

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Contents
1. Where Arcadia children learn their R's. news photo and art on school district staff. 1933. 2. Arcadia's first school house. news photo, n.d. 3. Arcadia schools struggle to keep up with growth in community. 1903-E.J. Baldwin donated barn near Huntington Drive and South Santa Anita. First of…
Contents
1. Where Arcadia children learn their R's. news photo and art on school district staff. 1933.
2. Arcadia's first school house. news photo, n.d.
3. Arcadia schools struggle to keep up with growth in community. 1903-E.J. Baldwin donated barn near Huntington Drive and South Santa Anita. First official school building in Arcadia was a two-room bungalow at First Avenue and California Street. Arcadia Tribune May 24, 1949.
4. Enrollment of 125 in schools. Arcadia Journal September 14, 1918.
5. Two-room bungalow called Arcadia's first official school building. news photo, n.d.
6. Original section of First Avenue School. news photo, n.d.
7. Historical society marks school site. news clip and photo October 3, 1963.
8. Profile of a city and its schools. History of Arcadia schools by D. Pinney April 1959.
9. Arcadia school old-timers to hold reunion. Los Angeles Times June 24, 1962.
10. One of the highlights of the 60th anniversary celebration of Arcadia. Arcadia Tribune photo and caption June 24, 1962.
11. Directory of Public Schools of Los Angeles County, CA. pages applicable to Arcadia November 1925.
12. Arcadia's first school on Falling Leaf Avenue. news photo and article August 4, 1933.
13. Arcadia completes fine grammar school. Arcadia Journal May 7, 1921.
14. Sierra Madre's early school days. TV news clip October 1973?
15. This painting of the original class of First Avenue School in Arcadia. Photo with identification of pupils attached. News-Post, n.d.
16. Presented in recognition of California Public Schools Week by Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. news clip, n.d. (circa 1948?)
17. Arcadia schools. page from San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930.
18. Arcadia's first back to school days. page from TV facts September 16, 1973? photo and text about first school.
19. Unique alumni group welcomes former Baldwin-era residents. Arcadia Tribune, n.d. (circa 1963)
20. Students, teachers, district meet and overcome obstacles. Arcadia Tribune September 14, 1978.
21. First Avenue class graduates before honored guests from first graduation. Arcadia Tribune June 16, 1946.
22. Queen City's schools: growth through the years. Arcadia Tribune May 18, 1978.
23. Ranch School. Note regarding school on the Lucky Baldwin ranch and number of pupils - 1880; taken from Carew, HISTORY OF PASADENA AND SAN GABRIEL VALLEY.
24. Mrs. Finley is teaching a school of 12 pupils in the new lodging house. news clip in a column in the San Gabriel Valley News entitled Santa Anita. May 9, 1878.
25. Arcadia Grammar School children win essay prizes. news clip regarding participation in essay contest sponsored by electrical industry of the U.S. 1924.
26. Closing School Days. Arcadia Journal June 21, 1919.
27. Program of musical given at San Joaquin School. Made from original owned by Adrian Winkler who participated in program May 27, 1924; received February 1981. (Arcadia School District Office knows nothing about this school as of January 1981, yet it is listed in the 1923 City Directory.)
28. Information from the 1923 City Directory regarding Santa Anita Grammar School in San Joaquin Street.
29. Lived here 60 years. Arcadia Tribune n.d. Regarding San Joaquin School.
30. Arcadia School District Chronology. received July 5, 1985.
31. Public Schools Week. Pamphlet with historic photos of schools April 21-25, 1975.
32. Arcadia City Schools Eighth Grade Graduation Exercises program June 13, 1924.
33. Auditor's Semi-Annual report for Santa Anita School District, six months ending December 31, 1890. photocopy courtesy Don Chapat.
34. same. Six months ending June 30, 1890.
35. State of California Teacher's Public School Register of Arcadia City School District, County of Los Angeles, California, 1901-1911. Includes records of attendance, teacher's reports, reports of classification and grading of pupils, visitors' records, list of apparatus and other school property, principal's reports, daily programs, and miscellaneous blank forms.
Subjects
Schools - History (1880s - 1950)
Item ID
223AF
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Schools - History (1951-1990)

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1. The Cub. Booklet given to members of the graduating class of First Avenue School in 1956 from the print shop students. 2. Arcadia enrollment next fall set at 3800. Los Angeles Times April 2, 1951. 3. Board hears of impact on school housing needs of new construction. news clip, n.d. (circa…
Contents
1. The Cub. Booklet given to members of the graduating class of First Avenue School in 1956 from the print shop students.
2. Arcadia enrollment next fall set at 3800. Los Angeles Times April 2, 1951.
3. Board hears of impact on school housing needs of new construction. news clip, n.d. (circa 1951-52).
4. Boom is consistent for schools. Arcadia Tribune August 16, 1973.
5. Arcadia Unified School District Newsletter, Fall 1981.
6. AUSD Newsletter, October 1983.
7. AUSD Information Data Sheet, February 1984.
8. "March in Arcadia Schools" 1986.
9. AUSD Newsletter , February 1986.
10. AUSD. A Report to the Community. June 1986.
11. AUSD Newsletter, October 1987.
12. AUSD Newsletter, November 1987.
13. AUSD. A Report to the Community. June 1987.
14. AUSD Newsletter April 1988.
15. AUSD Newsletter May 1988.
16. AUSD A Report to the Community. June 1988.
17. AUSD Newsletter, September 1988.
18. AUSD Newsletter, November 1988.
19. AUSD Information Sheet. January 1989.
20. AUSD Newsletter, February 1989.
21. AUSD Information Sheet, May 1989.
22. AUSD A Report to the Community. Summer 1990.
23. AUSD. Enrollment/Attendance report for the ninth school month - Item ILC.3. dated June 11, 1990.
24. AUSD. Arcadia High School English Curriculum - Grades 10/11 - Item IIA.1. dated June 25, 1990.
25. AUSD. Instructional Technology Plan. Item II.A.3. dated June 25, 1990.
Subjects
Schools - History (1951-1990)
Item ID
224AF
Collection
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Schools - History (1991-2000)

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1. AUSD Newsletter, February 1991. 2. AUSD Information Sheet, May 1991. 3. AUSD. A Report to the Community. Summer 1991. 4. "Choice": a Fatal Attraction for the 1990's? Information sheet sent by Terry Towner, Superintendent, AUSD, February 1992. 5. AUSD Information Sheet, March 1992. 6. A…
Contents
1. AUSD Newsletter, February 1991.
2. AUSD Information Sheet, May 1991.
3. AUSD. A Report to the Community. Summer 1991.
4. "Choice": a Fatal Attraction for the 1990's? Information sheet sent by Terry Towner, Superintendent, AUSD, February 1992.
5. AUSD Information Sheet, March 1992.
6. AUSD letter from C. Earl Davis, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services to area parents re School Bond Issue dated July 6, 1992.
7. Impact of the passage of Proposition 174 on the Arcadia Unified School District and resolution of the District Governing Board opposing passage of Proposition 174: the Voucher Initiative from Mary B. Dougherty, President. n.d. circa 1992.
8. AUSD Information sheet - Bond Issue Narrowly Defeated. dated October 1992.
9. Information letter from Terrence Towner, Superintendent, AUSD to parents regarding the 1992-93 school year.
10. AUSD Newsletter, December 1992.
11. AUSD Newsletter, February 1993.
12. Voters face decisions on education, leadership. Los Angeles Times April 18, 1993.
13. AUSD Newsletter, June 1993.
14. AUSD announcement of classified openings - Day-Care Assistant. dated July 29, 1993.
15. AUSD. A Report to the Community. Summer 1993.
16. AUSD. A Report to the Community. Summer 1995.
17. Schools give community a High School. Los Angeles Times March 28, 1993.
18. Announcement re: AUSD Home Page on the World Wide Web. March 1996.
19. Profile of AUSD. AUSD Homepage. March 4, 1996.
20. AUSD letter to parents for the 1993-94 school year with addresses, phone numbers, and a construction work schedule.
21. AUSD newsletter to parents for the 1994-95 school year.
22. Arcadia Festival of Bands calendar of events, 1994.
23. School system lures diverse group to Southwest Arcadia. Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley View. January 23, 1991. p. E3.
24. Flyer welcoming students to Arcadia High School Library after school. This was in response to the Arcadia Public Library closing on Fridays. March 1998.
Subjects
Schools - History (1991-2000)
Item ID
225AF
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Subject Files
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Schools-History-2001-2020

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Contents
1. 2002 school enrollment close to projection. Arcadia Unified School District has enrolled 9,637 students this year, within three students of the figure projected. Arcadia Weekly, September 26-October 2, 2002, p. 14. 2. AUSD. A Report to the Community. Winter 2001. 3. AUSD pamphlet "Your Pu…
Contents
1. 2002 school enrollment close to projection. Arcadia Unified School District has enrolled 9,637 students this year, within three students of the figure projected. Arcadia Weekly, September 26-October 2, 2002, p. 14.
2. AUSD. A Report to the Community. Winter 2001.
3. AUSD pamphlet "Your Public Schools 2001-2002 Highlights."
4. AUSD. A Report to the Community. Winter 2004
5. AUSD "Neighborhood Schools Update" by Mimi Hennessy. Discusses need to improve and upgrade schools and placing a local school bond measure on the ballot. Circa Summer 2006.
6. Measure I Citizens' Oversight Committee. 2006-2007 Annual Report to the Arcadia Unified School District Governing Board. Shows projects in progress since passage of Measure I in November 2006. Bond expenditure update.
7. AUSD Report to the Community, Fall 2007.
8. Arcadia Unified School District-School News and Views newsletter. July 2009.
9. Measure I, Facilities Bond Program, Groundbreaking Ceremony, April 2, 2009. Including invitation and Measure I Citizens' Oversight Committee 2007-2008 Annual Report, bond expenditure update on improvements to Arcadia schools.
10. AUSD School News and Views, January 2010, with stories about Business Week naming Arcadia "The Best Place to Raise Kids," groundbreaking for the new joint use gym at Dana Middle School, and Sharon Sandoval named Outstanding School Counselor of the Year.
11. AUSD adopts "Common Core," by Shel Segal. Arcadia Weekly, April 3, 2014.
12. District Delights! Official Newsletter for Arcadia Unified School District. March 2014 (Medal of Honor recipient Salvatore Giunta visits AHS). May 2014 (Superintendent Dr. Joel Shawn announces retirement).
Subjects
Schools-History-2001-2020
Item ID
267AF
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Subject Files
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