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Ed Andersen, president of Arcadia Historical Society, presents a local history program at Arcadia Public Library on March 11 at 2:00. The topic is The San Gabriel Valley in 1877: through the lens of Carleton Watkins (photographer).

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36445

Newspaper: Mountain Views News

Date: March 4, 2023

Pages: p. 8

Newspaper: Mountain Views News

Date: March 4, 2023

Pages: p. 8

Subjects: Andersen, Ed; Arcadia Historical Society; Arcadia Public Library; Watkins, Carleton

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia resident Richard Vethamani displays his collection of presidential campaign buttons at the Arcadia Public Library through mid-November.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29222

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: October 23, 2004

Pages: p. A3

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: October 23, 2004

Pages: p. A3

Subjects: Vethamani, Richard; Arcadia Public Library; Displays; Presidential campaign buttons.

Item ID: 29408AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Public Library

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/subject453

Contents: Annual Reports. FY 1937/38 - 1964/65

Contents: Annual Reports. FY 1937/38 - 1964/65

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 013

Shelf Number: Shelf H3

Item ID: 454AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia Public Library

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/subject454

Contents: Annual Reports. FY 1965/66 - 1982/83

Contents: Annual Reports. FY 1965/66 - 1982/83

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 014

Shelf Number: Shelf H3

Item ID: 455AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia Public Library

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/subject458

Contents: Correspondence, annual reports, memoranda. 1924-1940

Contents: Correspondence, annual reports, memoranda. 1924-1940

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 017

Shelf Number: Shelf H4

Item ID: 459AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia Public Library

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/subject470

Contents: Alphabetical record of library patrons c. 1928-1929

Contents: Alphabetical record of library patrons c. 1928-1929

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 019

Shelf Number: Shelf H9

Item ID: 472AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia Public Library

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/subject472

Contents: Misc. photos of staff and Library at First and Wheeler Avenues, c. 1953-1955.

Contents: Misc. photos of staff and Library at First and Wheeler Avenues, c. 1953-1955.

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 026

Shelf Number: Shelf H9

Item ID: 474AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia Public Library

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/subject473

Contents: Library Board Minute Books: 1. 1920-1926 2. 1927-July 24, 1939

Contents: Library Board Minute Books: 1. 1920-1926 2. 1927-July 24, 1939

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 027

Shelf Number: Shelf H9

Item ID: 475AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia Public Library

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/subject478

Contents: Handwritten records of receipts maintained by Joan Hallett, 1981-February 2000. 1 ledger book. Handwritten records of adult additions and withdrawals. 1939-1990

Contents: Handwritten records of receipts maintained by Joan Hallett, 1981-February 2000. 1 ledger book. Handwritten records of adult additions and withdrawals. 1939-1990

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 038

Shelf Number: Shelf H11

Item ID: 480AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia Public Library Building Blueprints

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/subject505

Contents: Garwood Blueprints 1959-1960--Arcadia Public Library, 20 West Duarte Road.

Contents: Garwood Blueprints 1959-1960--Arcadia Public Library, 20 West Duarte Road.

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library; Blueprints; Garwood

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 135

Shelf Number: Shelf H17

Item ID: 505AF

Collection: Subject Files

Historical information on Baldwin Lake, the four-acre body of water that adjoins the Queen Anne Cottage in the historical section of the Los Angeles County Arboretum, is presented. The history of lake extends from time of the Native Americans (they called their village Aleupkigna), to Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin's ranch in 1873, to the movies and television shows in which it has appeared. Baldwin Lake played host to movie stars Johnny Weismuller, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour. The lake has appeared in Safari, Roots, and Fantasy Island. See also VF "Arboretum" for hard copy of article.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30529

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 8, 2002

Pages: p. 8

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 8, 2002

Pages: p. 8

Subjects: Arcadia History - Rancho Santa Anita - 1875-1909; Baldwin Lake; Films; Lakes; Los Angeles County Arboretum; Motion Pictures; Ponds; Queen Anne Cottage; Water

Item ID: 30717AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The history of the peafowl from Indian and Java that live in Arcadia is presented. Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin imported three pairs from India in the 1880s. His daughter Anita Baldwin added some birds from Java. The peacock is official bird of Arcadia, is protected, and should not be fed. See also VF "Peacocks" for copy of article.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30531

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 8, 2002

Pages: p. 9

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 8, 2002

Pages: p. 9

Subjects: Arcadia History - Rancho Santa Anita - 1875-1909; Peacocks; Peafowl

Item ID: 30719AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Darlene Bradley is the newly appointed Library and Museum Director, effective December 31. She replaces Mary Beth Hayes who retired December 30.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34774

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: January 5, 2017

Pages: p. 1, 10

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: January 5, 2017

Pages: p. 1, 10

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library; Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage; City of Arcadia employees; Bradley, Darlene; Hayes, Mary Beth

Item ID: 34965AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Edna Lenz painting of the Arcadia City Hall as it appeared circa 1918. Part of " History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1658

Date: 1997

1 image

Date: 1997

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Physical Description: 4X6 COLOR

ID: 1646

Collection: Photographs

Images

Edna Lenz painting of the Arcadia Public Library at First Avenue and Wheeler Street. Part of " History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1659

Date: 1997

1 image

Date: 1997

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Physical Description: 4X6 COLOR

ID: 1648

Collection: Photographs

Images

Edna Lenz painting of the Arcadia Public Library when it was housed in a small house close to the old City Hall, circa 1920s. Part of " History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1660

Date: 1997

1 image

Date: 1997

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Physical Description: 4X6 COLOR

ID: 1647

Collection: Photographs

Images

Arcadia Public Library at First and Wheeler Avenues. Part of " History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1661

Date: 1997

1 image

Date: 1997

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Physical Description: 4X6 b&w

ID: 1649

Collection: Photographs

Images

Arcadia Public Library at First and Wheeler Avenues. This view shows a mother and young son walking in the front entrance. The circulation desk is on the left. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1662

Date: slide set compiled in 1997

1 image

Date: slide set compiled in 1997

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Physical Description: 4X6 b&w

ID: 1650

Collection: Photographs

Images

Arcadia Public Library at 20 W. Duarte Rd. This view is of the newly remodled/renovated exterior with new landscaping. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1663

Date: slide show compiled in 1997

1 image

Date: slide show compiled in 1997

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Physical Description: 4X6 color

ID: 1652

Collection: Photographs

Images

Arcadia Public Library at 20 W. Duarte Road before the remodel/expansion project. This view appears to have been taken shortly after it was built in 1964. The trees appear very young and there is little landscaping. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1664

Date: slide show compiled in 1997

1 image

Date: slide show compiled in 1997

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library

Physical Description: 4X6 b&w

ID: 1651

Collection: Photographs

Images

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