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Rancho Santa Anita float entry for Rose Parade. Close-up of float with large red star in front and three smaller red stars on side. Designed by Anita Baldwin to reflect her involvement with the Red Star Society.

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Date: 1918

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Date: 1918

Subjects: Tournament of Roses-Floats-1918; Baldwin, Anita-Red Star Society

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 1256

Collection: Photographs

Images

Rancho Santa Anita float entry for Rose Parade. Large red star in front, three smaller red stars on side. Close up of float. Designed by Anita Baldwin to reflect her involvement with the Red Star Society.

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Date: 1918

1 image

Date: 1918

Subjects: Tournament of Roses-Floats-1918; Baldwin, Anita-Red Star Society

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 1259

Collection: Photographs

Images

Rancho Santa Anita float entry for Rose Parade. Horsedrawn wagon covered with flowers and red star on side. Part of entry designed by Anita Baldwin to reflect her involvement with the Red Star Society.

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Date: 1918

1 image

Date: 1918

Subjects: Tournament of Roses-Floats-1918; Baldwin, Anita-Red Star Society

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 1261

Collection: Photographs

Images

Rancho Santa Anita float entry for the Rose Parade. Large red stars visible on front, three smaller stars on side. Dogs and horses with white waistband and red star visible. Designed by Anita Baldwin to reflect her involvement with the Red Star Society.

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Date: 1918

1 image

Date: 1918

Subjects: Tournament of Roses-Floats-1918; Baldwin, Anita-Red Star Society

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 1257

Collection: Photographs

Images

Rancho Santa Anita float entry for Rose Parade. Two men in front wearing white, carrying poles with garlands and a red star in the middle. Float with red star visible in background. This entry was designed by Anita Baldwin to reflect her involvement with the Red Star Society.

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Date: 1918

1 image

Date: 1918

Subjects: Tournament of Roses-Floats-1918; Baldwin, Anita-Red Star Society

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 1254

Collection: Photographs

Images

Rancho Santa Anita float entry for Rose Parade. Float with large red star visible in background. Men in white with red star arm bands, dogs with red star waist bands. Two men holding poles covered with garlands and large red star. Designed by Anita Baldwin to reflect her involvement with the Red Star Society.

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Date: 1918

1 image

Date: 1918

Subjects: Tournament of Roses-Floats-1918; Baldwin, Anita-Red Star Society

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 1258

Collection: Photographs

Images

Three men in white walking with leashed dogs who are wearing white waist band with red star. Part of Rancho Santa Anita float entry in the Pasadena Rose Parade, designed by Anita Baldwin to reflect her involvement with the Red Star Society.

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Date: 1918

1 image

Date: 1918

Subjects: Tournament of Roses-Floats-1918; Baldwin, Anita-Red Star Society

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 1255

Collection: Photographs

Images

Rancho Santa Anita float entry for Rose Parade. Horse drawn wagon covered with flowers. Two people riding in front dressed in white. Part of float designed by Anita Baldwin to reflect her involvement with the Red Star Society.

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Date: 1918

1 image

Date: 1918

Subjects: Tournament of Roses-Floats-1918; Baldwin, Anita-Red Star Society

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 1260

Collection: Photographs

Images

Page 7 of The Arcadian Observer, Official Publication of the United States Army Balloon School, Arcadia, California. September 1918 Supplement. Featuring photograph and biography of Colonel Anita Baldwin, in Red Star Society uniform. 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_113 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; Baldwin, Anita; Red Star Society

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1857

Collection: Photographs

Images

Historical Society

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Contents: 1. "Caminos." First anniversary publication of Historical Society, May 1954. Three copies. 2. "Historical Society ..." Arcadia Tribune, February 21, 1955. 3. "Historical Society dedicates." Arcadia Tribune, May 17, 1956. 4. "Arcadia history now displayed." News clip, circa 1966. 5. "Historical…

Contents: 1. "Caminos." First anniversary publication of Historical Society, May 1954. Three copies.; 2. "Historical Society ..." Arcadia Tribune, February 21, 1955.; 3. "Historical Society dedicates." Arcadia Tribune, May 17, 1956.; 4. "Arcadia history now displayed." News clip, circa 1966.; 5. "Historical Society to open." Arcadia Tribune, October 20, 1966.; 6. "Historical items on display." Arcadia Tribune, February, 1967.; 7. "Society marks." Arcadia Tribune, August 16, 1973.; 8. "Caminos." Newsletter of Historical Society, October 1974.; 9. Commemorating Silver Anniversary brochure, October 1977.; 10. Invitation to the dedication of the Arcadia Historical Society Museum. Official program of service held May 20, 1956 in Arcadia County Park. NOTE: This location later had to be vacated and use of the building returned to Los Angeles County.; 11. "Arcadia welcomes new museum." Highlander, March 13, 1984, page 1.; 12. "Caminos." Newsletter of Historical Society, March 1978.; 13. Previews of coming attractions, 1988.; 14. Arcadia Historical Museum brochure, 1989.; 15. Development Services Department Staff Report recommending acceptance of $300,000 from Ruth and Charles Gilb to the Arcadia Historical Society for a new historical museum.; 16. Program from Ruth V. and Charles E. Gilb Historical Museum Groundbreaking Ceremony. March 3, 2000.; 17. Former Arcadia Mayor Floretta Lauber elected president of the Arcadia Historical Society. Sunday Star, July 15, 2001, p. A1.; 18. Memo to the Mayor and City Council from Don Penman, Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director on the "Report and Recommendation to Approve the Lease Agreement Between the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Historical Society for the Lease and Construction of the Historical Museum." March 16, 1999. (Money donated by Ruth and Charles Gilb to build a new Arcadia Historical Museum.); 19. "Caminos." Newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society, May 2002, November 2002, January 2003, March 2003, c. October 2003, April 2005, January 2007, May 2010, October 2011.; 20. Arcadia Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony, May 14, 2008 at LA County Arcadia Park. Unveiling of "History Lives Here" markers.; 21. "The Beat Goes On: Arcadia's Backyard Bands of the Sixties," October 15, 2009. Arcadia Historical Society Brown Bag Lunch Talk with Gene Glasco. The bands, namely Fenwyck, CRY, and Mystery Brothers, and music of Arcadian Pat Robinson were discussed.; 22. Arcadia Historical Society press release dated December 3, 2009. Historical marker dedication: Santa Anita Park, part of the 75th anniversary opening day celebration December 26, 2009. The marker is the sixth in a series created by the Society under the slogan, "History Lives Here."; 23. Press release--Historical marker dedication: Adams' Pack Station on April 17, 2011. Part of 75th anniversary celebration, last remaining station of its kind in forest, 5th anniversary of ownership by Deb and Sue Burgess. This is the seventh marker dedicated by the Arcadia Historical Society. February 25, 2011.; 24. Historical marker deducation and sneak preview Sept. 24 and Oct. 2 Los Angeles County Arboretum (former home of Lucky Baldwin). Ninth marker dedicated by the Arcadia Historical Society, showcases vintage photographs and descriptions of the history and evolution of the Los Angeles County Arboretum that was once the home of Arcadia founder Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin, near main entrance of Arboretum. Mountain Views News, p. 6, September 15, 2012.; 25. "History Lives Here" historical marker #10 noting Arcadia city founder Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin, to be installed November, 2012.; 26. History Lives Here historical marker #10 dedication in Arcadia April 16: Elias "Lucky" Baldwin. Arcadia Weekly, p. 9, March 28, 2013, near Huntington Drive and Holly Avenue.; 27. History Lives Here historical marker #9 at Arboretum, by Lauragene Swenson. The Weekly Star, p. 2, October 7, 2012.; 28. History Lives Here historical marker #10 dedication April 16: Elias "Lucky" Baldwin. Mountain Views News, p. 7, March 30, 2013.; 29. "Walk of Champions Coming to Arcadia," Mountain Views News, p. 7, April 27, 2013. Funds are being raised to install the first fifty plaques in the sidewalks along Huntington Drive, in Arcadia's historic downtown area, to celebrate famous race horses, like Seabiscuit, jockeys, and trainers with a new Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions.; 30. Bits and pieces about the Arcadia Historical Society. Objectives of the society and a brief history of the Arcadia Historical Society. n.d.; 31. Arcadia Historical Society, Inc. By-Laws. Final draft #7, June 2005.; 32. Echoes of hoofbeats: Thoroughbred Walk of Champions to honor history of horse racing. Sandy Snider gives talk about the project at the museum. Pasadena Star News, August 23, 2014.; 33. Grand opening and dedication September 27, 2014 of the Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions, from page 1 of the Fall 2014 City of Arcadia Newsletter "Arcadia Community News."; 34. Arcadia Historical Society to unveil Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions. Arcadia Weekly, September 11, 2014.; 35A. Save the date-Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions Grand Opening color postcard, September 27, 2014. 35 B. Invitation to grand opening.; 36A. Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions, a project of Arcadia Historical Society, brochure. 36B. Invitation to Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions Gala Celebration honoring 2015 and 2016 inductess, special recognition Victor Espinoza, May 24, 2016.; 37. Historical Markers Project-History Lives Here staff report from William R. Kelly, City Manager to Mayor and City Council, June 3, 2003. Summary, discussions, fiscal impact and recomendation to proceed with project.; 38. Arcadia Depot & Hotel historical marker dedication January 26 at Arcadia Transit Plaza, Mountain Views News, January 24, 2017.; 39. Arcadia Historical Society's annual membership meeting and achievement award celebration for Arcadia Chinese Association's 35 years of community service, May 13, 2017. Lists past presidents of Arcadia Chinese Association, and program.; 40. Caminos-Newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society Spring 2016 contains Chronology of Arcadia's railways from 1883 to 2016 when Metro Gold Line Arcadia station was dedicated. Caminos-Newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society, Fall 2018 contains articles about Ed Andersen's presentation Lucky Baldwin: the man who was never licked, the annual Moon Festival, Downtown Halloween Festival, and Baldwin Lake "History Lives Here" historical marker. Caminos-Newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society Spring 2019, contains articles about Carol Libby's annual garden party, origins of Methodist Hospital of Southern California, historical plaque dedication at Cuccia Mansion-Quint House, the presentation of the program Anita Baldwin: an unconventional woman at Arcadia Public Library, and new directors on the Arcadia Historical Society Board.; 41. The Arcadia Bulletin-quarterly newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society, Winter 2020, Volume 1, Edition 1, its inaugural edition, contains article about how the Arcadia Bulletin newspaper came to be. The Arcadia Bulletin-quarterly newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society, Spring 2020, contains article about 1918-a year of destiny in Arcadia (Cooperative Arcadians-Arcadia Woman's Club, Rose Parade, Balloon School, Ross Field). The Arcadia Bulletin-quarterly newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society, Fall 2020. Volume 1, Edition 3. Includes remembrance of Carol G. Libby, 1929-2020. The Arcadia Bulletin-quarterly newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society, Spring 2021. Volume II, Edition 1. Murder mystery is smash success! The Society's annual Murder Mystery Dinner raised more than $3000 to further the mission of the Society. Fall 2021 newsletter. Volume II, Edition 2. Anita M. Baldwin statue unveiled! Statue of Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin's daughter, Anita, was unveiled October 25, 2021 on the grounds of the Le Meridien Hotel on Huntington Drive. Dubbed "A Legacy of Charity" in homage to Ms. Baldwin's famous philanthropic spirit, the bronze figure displays eleven elements, each representing an important aspect of Ms. Baldwin's life. Winter 2022 newsletter, Vol II, Edition 3. Spring 2022 newsletter, Vol II, Edition 4. The Arcadia Bulletin-quarterly newsletter of Arcadia Historical Society, Winter 2024, Volume IV, Edition 1. Spotlights board member Jolene Cadenbach and includes article on Ross Field balloon school.; 42. Historical Tid Bits about Cuccia-Quint house, built 1919 at 526 Duarte Road, honored as Arcadia's first historic landmark. Historical Tid Bits about Cozad Park at southwest corner of Second Avenue and Huntington Drive.; 43. Program-Dedication of Historical Marker #11 at Gold Line Arcadia Station, Arcadia Transit Plaza on January 26, 2017. See also VF Railroads, #22 for Arcadia's Railway Transportation Chronology Timeline.

Subjects: Historical Society

Item ID: 98AF

Collection: Subject Files

Portrait of Anita Baldwin at time of marriage to George Baldwin, circa 1891. Copied from original given to Arcadia Historical Society by J.T. Reidell.

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Date: c. 1891

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Date: c. 1891

Subjects: Baldwin, Anita; Baldwin family

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w vertical 2 prints

ID: 89

Collection: Photographs

Images

Arcadia Humane Society Scrapbook

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Contents: 1. Arcadia Humane Society Scrapbook Minutes: October 12, 1927-June 10, 1941; July 21, 1942; July 13, 1943; August 10, 1943.

Contents: 1. Arcadia Humane Society Scrapbook Minutes: October 12, 1927-June 10, 1941; July 21, 1942; July 13, 1943; August 10, 1943.

Subjects: Arcadia Humane Society Scrapbook

Location: History Room

Box Number: Box 14

Shelf Number: Shelf A1

Item ID: 323AF

Collection: Subject Files

Photographic reproduction of front cover of the July 1921 issue of The Western Humanitarian, published monthly by the Los Angeles Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The cover features Anita Baldwin wearing a large hat with a flower in the middle.

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Date: July 1921

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Date: July 1921

Subjects: Baldwin, Anita

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 284

Collection: Photographs

Images

View east along Santa Fe tracks past private railroad car barn owned by Anita Baldwin to house her private rail car. Seen just beyond car barn, is Santa Anita Railroad Station. This photo is owned by Southern California Historical Society. It is shown here for research only.

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Date: c.1930-1932

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Date: c.1930-1932

Subjects: Baldwin, Anita; Railroads-Santa Anita Station

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1006

Collection: Photographs

Images

Baldwin, Anita

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Contents: 1. "Colonel Anita Baldwin." Arcadia Observer, September 1918, page 7. 2. "Notice of 35th reunion of Balloon Corp veterans." News clip, circa 1953. 3. List of Los Angeles Times articles on Anita Baldwin. Gift to library, 1975. 4. Photo of Anita Baldwin's private car, 1914. 5. Madame Anita Baldw…

Contents: 1. "Colonel Anita Baldwin." Arcadia Observer, September 1918, page 7.; 2. "Notice of 35th reunion of Balloon Corp veterans." News clip, circa 1953.; 3. List of Los Angeles Times articles on Anita Baldwin. Gift to library, 1975.; 4. Photo of Anita Baldwin's private car, 1914.; 5. Madame Anita Baldwin. Copy of citation given Anita Baldwin, circa 1918-1919?.; 6. "50 years ago today - July 1913." News clip about divorce from McClaughry, July 1963.; 7. Anita Baldwin McClaughry and Maynard Dixon. Copies from Burnside, Wesley. "Maynard Dixon". 759.13 D.; 8. Whereas: during the course of WWI. Copy of citation for Anita Baldwin.; 9. "Earlier Days." Los Angeles Times article about Anita Baldwin's railroad car use in 1923, January, 1973.; 10. "Mrs. Anita Baldwin to leave U.S." Arcadia News, August 12, 1932.; 11. "Mrs. Baldwin finds terror amid repose." Los Angeles Times, February 11, 1934, Par III, page 1.; 12. "My recollections of Anita Baldwin" by Claire Charles. Two copies of a three page reminiscence.; 13. "Anita Baldwin funeral due." Pasadena Star News, October 25, 1939.; 14. "Mrs. Baldwin in breakdown." Los Angeles Times, January 15, 1929, Part II, page 1.; 15. Anita Baldwin funeral rites." Arcadia Tribune, October 26, 1939, page 1.; 16. Photo of Anita Baldwin's private railroad car.; 17. Union Pacific Railroad Company letter about Anita Baldwin's private railroad car.; 18. "Baldwin mementos on exhibit." Arcadia Advertiser, January 28, 1970.; 19. Article on Anita Baldwin written by Larry Oxenham in 1976. Includes Arcadia Tribune clippings of four articles.; 20. "The piano once played by Anita Baldwin." News clip, circa 1968.; 21. "Death takes Anita Baldwin." copied from Santa Anita Inc., scrapbook #3. October 1, 1939 and June 1, 1940.; 22. "Anita M. Baldwin succumbs." "Anita Baldwin Funeral Set: children and friends take noted woman's body to San Francisco," Los Angeles Times, october 26, 1939. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita scrapbook #3. October 1, 1939 and June 1940.; 23. California composers - biographical notes. Copied at Huntington Library, May 5, 1978.; 24. Compositions by Anita Baldwin. Typed list, Arcadia Public Library, May 1978. 24 A) Letter regarding Arboretum holdings of music by Anita Baldwin, June 7, 1978.; 25. "Mrs. Baldwin tears down Tallac Hotel." Sacramento Union, September 4, 1916.; 26. "California poppy is used as trophy design." Pasadena Star News, April 5, 1916.; 27. "Some dazzling gems." San Francisco Wasp, August 20, 1915.; 28. "My Prayer." Copy of poem from Huntington Library. Received May 1978.; 29. "To Dad." Copy of poem from Huntington Library, May 7, 1909.; 30. Design of Maltese Cross pin by Shreve and Company.; 31. Articles referring to Anita Baldwin's participation in Pasadena Tournament of Roses parade and benefits: 31 A) "Gorgeous is pageant of flowers." Pasadena Star News, January 1, 1916. 31 B) "Awards are given to floats." Pasadena Star News, January 1, 1916. 31 C) "The work for big event." Pasadena Star News, February 17, 1916. 31 D) "10,000 throng to greet fiesta at Pasadena." Los Angeles Tribune, February 22, 1916. 31 E) "Pasadena offers big attraction." La Habra Valley Progress, February 18, 1916. 31 F) "Pasadena Tournament of Roses January 1st." Visalia, CA, December 29, 1914.; 32. "Baldwin heir sued." News clip, March 21, 1915.; 33. "Anita Baldwin's a successful composer." Santa Ana Register, August 25, 1915.; 34. "Mrs. Baldwin to build hotel and home at lake." Placerville, CA Republican, August 20, 1916.; 35. " 'Omar, the Tentmaker,' play of fine artistry." News clip, September 1, 1915.; 36. "Dogs more constant than men, says Anita Baldwin." San Francisco Chronicle, April 27, 1916.; 37. " 'White Knight' to compete again in England." San Francisco Bulletin, May 6, 1916.; 38. Correspondence relating to a pageant being done by the Dominican Convent School to music by Anita Baldwin, March 3, 1932.; 39. Los Angeles County Hall of Records entry of transaction of E.J. Baldwin selling land on which stonehouse is situated (present day 58 W. Granview) to Anita Baldwin.; 40. "Sierra Madre Historic Bell evokes school days of bygone era." Sierra Madre Sentinel, September 30, 1978.; 41. "Will clears mystery of a tragic canvas." Los Angeles Times, August 29, 1915.; 42. Colonel Charles Hoffman pamphlet keepsake, 1972.; 43. "The Pantophagist", a cookbook by Anita Baldwin, circa 1933. Citizen News Company copy.; 44. "The Palatists Book of Cookery" with a foreword by Mrs. Anita Baldwin, circa 1933. Assistance League of Southern California.; 45. "Threatens Mrs. Anita Baldwin." News clip, July 13, 1918.; 46. Anita's railroad car - its history after Anita.; 47. "Mrs. Baldwin pledges scrap." Los Angeles Times, December 21, 1928, page 12.; 48. "Hostess of tennis star leaves bed." Los Angeles times, January 16, 1929, Part II, page 12.; 49. "Anita Baldwin undecided." Los Angeles Times, January 28, 1929, Part II, page 1.; 50. "Baldwins plan trip to Europe." Los Angeles Times, March 6, 1929, Part I, page 24.; 51. "Mrs. Baldwin returns home." Los Angeles Times, June 20, 1929, Part II, page 1.; 52. "Park receives name urged by Anita Baldwin." Los Angeles Times, January 27, 1936, Part II, page 5.; 53. "Annexation fight rages." Los Angeles times, March 5, 1936, Part II, page 10.; 54. "High school site picked." Los Angeles Times, March 24, 1936, Part II, page 1. Part of Anita Baldwin Estate.; 55. "Mrs. Baldwin starts trip." Los Angeles Times, March 9, 1929, Part I, page 2.; 56. Starr, Kevin, "Painterly Poet, Poetic Painter." California Historical Quarterly, Winter 1977-78, pages 290-299.; 57. "Anita Baldwin funeral due." Pasadena Star News, October 25, 1939.; 58. "Death takes Anita Baldwin." Los Angeles Times, October 25, 1939.; 59. "The Western Humanitarian," Volume 1, Number 1, July 1921.; 60. Last Will and Testament of Anita Baldwin dated September 1, 1939.; 61. "McClaughry asks for his children. Every allegation of Baldwin's daughter is denied." San Jose Mercury, July 10, 1913.; 62. Statement of $14.00 interest due G.W. Grandy, Monrovia California on $400 note of Anita Baldwin dated March 30, 1923. Statement dated September 20, 1925.; 63. "Mrs. Baldwin charges plot." Los Angeles Times, April 17, 1920, Part II, page 1.; 64. "For service to babies (re: hospital)." Los Angeles Times, April 17, 1920.; 65. "Huge value set on Baldwin land." Pasadena Star News, July 28, 1933.; 66. "Rey El Santa Anita is dead." Los Angeles Times, July 2, 1919.; 67. "For service to babies: First unit of $250,000 Anita Baldwin Hospital to be built here at once." Los Angeles Daily Times, March 21, 1920, Part II.; 68. "New hospital for children: Mrs. Anita Baldwin to provide building fund." Los Angeles Daily Times, February 15, 1920.; 69. 'Anita Baldwin' chapter from "The California Plutarch", Volume 1. Compiled and edited by John Steven McGroaty. J.R. Finnell, 1935. Copied from original at Glendora Public Library.; 70. Copy of front page of The Western Humanitarian July 1921 featuring a photo Anita Baldwin.; 71. Anita Baldwin's Peacock Brooch." As reported by Joseph R. King to Sandy Snider of the Arboretum, April 2002. History of the brooch and copy of photo of Anita wearing the brooch.; 72. "Anita Baldwin artifacts to be donated to Los Angeles County Arboretum." Announcement from the office of Supervisor Mike Antonovich. January 29, 2003.; 73. Inventory of items in Anita Baldwin Collection housed at the Huntington Library, San Marino. Received from the Huntington Library, March 2003. Updated list of Anita M. Baldwin Collection inventory at Huntington Library, received August 2018, from Margaux Viera.; 74. Anita Baldwin Under Guard in San Rafael. circa August 1938. Newspaper article copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936 - January 1, 1939, Arcadia Historical Society.; 75. Mrs. McClaughry changes name, now known as Anita Baldwin. Lucky Baldwin's daughter, heiress to $10,000,000 announces policy. San Francisco Chronicle, January 2, 1915.; 76. Mrs. Baldwin to move. Lucky Baldwin's daughter going to Boston to enter son in Harvard. New York Times, November 15, 1922.; 77. "Santa Anita Rancho offered government: troops of entire west may mobilize here for war training." Los Angeles Times, May 7, 1917. Anita M. Baldwin has offered the grounds of the Santa Anita Racing Association and the 1500 acres of land adjacent to the War Department.; 78. Revisiting Anita M. Baldwin: descendant of Lucky Baldwin's daughter receives her journal, other personal items more than 70 years after her death. By Brenda Gazzar. Pasadena Star News, posted April 21, 2012 at www.pasadenastarnews.com. Retrieved on April 28, 2012.; 79. Cover of the sheet music for Omar the Tent Maker, the Persian Love Play by Richard Walton Tully, selections from the music by Anita M. Baldwin. Print outs of scanned images. Sheet music not included.; 80. Arcadia accorded survey permission for Baldwin roads (major highways), step toward regional plan realization is allowed by Mrs. Anita Baldwin. Pasadena Star News, February 7, 1929.; 81. Six part story about Anita Baldwin and her Anoakia mansion, entitled "The Fall of the House of Baldwin," by Galen Patterson. Part 1: An introduction to an iconic family, Arcadia Weekly, January 10, 2019. Part 2: Anoakia's lifespan, Arcadia Weekly, January 17, 2019. Part 3: What happened to the Jinks Room murals? Arcadia Weekly, January 24, 2019. Part 4: Other artifacts. Arcadia Weekly, January 31, 2019. Part 5: The Pantophagist, Arcadia Weekly, February 7, 2019. Part 6: The legacy, Arcadia Weekly, February 14, 2019.; 82. One of California's Big Hearted Women. Anita M. Baldwin Hospital for Babies was started by Anita Baldwin as a philanthropic enterprise. Zelzah, California Tribune, August 6, 1920. Today the Anita M. Baldwin Hospital for Babies has becaome Eisner Health. Its 2018 Impact Summary is contained in this folder.; 83. Original recipes by Anita M. Baldwin for Baked Oysters Anoakia, Neige Blanche Anoakia, Domestic Duck Anoakia. These recipes were distributed at the Arcadia Historical Society and Arcadia Public Library program Anita Baldwin: an Unconventional Woman in March 2019.; 84. Three articles about Anita Baldwin's floats in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade: Spoil of Thousand Gardens Crowns Silver Jubilee of Roses. Leaden Skies Lit By Magic Touch of Flora's Fingers. Photo and caption of Mrs. Anita Baldwin McClaughry's peacock float which took three first prizes. Los Angeles Times, January 2, 1914. All Southern California Shares with Pasadena Triumph of Her Greatest Day. Cut glass trophy awarded by J. J. Sommans for most beautiful entry in parade to Mrs. Anita Baldwin McClaughry. Prizes awarded by Shrive & Co. for best decorated two-passenger automobile with roses predominating to Mrs. Anita Baldwin McClaughry. Los Angeles Daily Times, January 2, 1914. Yesteryear in the Times: 35 years ago January 2, 1915. A special prize was awarded the entry of Mrs. Anita Baldwin McClaughry, which was a dove made of 5000 white roses. Queen Dextra McClaughrey rode in an entry termed "Ye Fairy of Ye Oak." Los Angeles Times, January 2, 1950. All 3 articles retrieved from Proquest Historical Newspapers on October 14, 2019.; 85. Married her second cousin. Lucky Baldwin's daughter Anita mated against his wishes (Anita Baldwin marries her second cousin George W. Baldwin). Los Angeles Times, March 22, 1892. Divorced in twelve hours. Lucky Baldwin's daughter ends the romance of eight years ago (Anita Baldwin divorces George Baldwin). Los Angeles Times, October 8, 1900.; 86. 36 Horses Given to Government by Anita M. Baldwin. New York Times, August 14, 1923.; 87. 1910 U.S. Census showing Hull McClaughry as head of household, with wife Anita McClaughry, daughter Dextra McClaughry, son Baldwin McClaughry and three servants Walter Patterson (Black chauffeur), Elizabeth (French maid), and Wan Wing Chow (Chinese cook).; 88. Anita M. Baldwin documents (copies): Certifiied Certificate of Birth states her name Anita M. Baldwin, born January 10, 1876 to parents Elias J. Baldwin and mother Jane V. Dexter, filed and certified June 20, 1921. Passport application May 24, 1921 showing her legal name Anita M. Baldwin and her signature.; 89. Powerpoint presentation and notes on the life of Anita Baldwin by Sandy Snider, March 2019. Presented by Carol Libby of Arcadia Historical Society at a program at Arcadia Public Library called Anita Baldwin: an Unconventional Woman, March 16, 2019.; 90. These copies are from Huntington Library, received March 16, 2021. 90A. Anita M. Baldwin certified certificate of birth, born on January 10, 1876, filed and dated June 20, 1921. 90B. Decree changing name of Anita Baldwin McClaughry to Anita M. Baldwin, May 19, 1921. 90C. Newspaper clipping undated Anita M'Claughry takes maiden name. After January 1, 1915, she will do business under the name Anita M. Baldwin.; 91. State of California Death Certificate of Anita Baldwin, date of death October 25, 1939.; 92. Article "Lantern of Hope," in a publication of the California Medical Center Foundation, undated. History of the Anita M. Baldwin Hospital for Babies, with a picture of the exterior from 1922, and of the nursery.

Subjects: Baldwin, Anita

Physical Description: 2 folders

Item ID: 18AF

Collection: Subject Files

Anita Baldwin in later life, probably at Anoakia.

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Date: unknown

1 image

Date: unknown

Subjects: Baldwin, Anita

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 1239

Collection: Photographs

Images

Anita Baldwin in long sleeved white blouse and long skirt holding bit of Mahruss-Arabian stallion. This information is across bottom of photo in Anita Baldwin's handwriting.

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Date: unknown

1 image

Date: unknown

Subjects: Baldwin, Anita

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 92

Collection: Photographs

Images

Baldwin, Anita-Songs and Music

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Contents: 1. "Yaller Baby" by Anita Baldwin (orchestral score c. 1927 by author) 2. "Omar Khayyam" by Anita Baldwin (orchestral score c. 1927 by author) 3. "Feroza" by Anita Baldwin (orchestral score c. 1927 by author) 4. "Dream Love" by Anita Baldwin (orchestral score c. 1927 by author) 5. "Chinese Lullaby"…

Contents: 1. "Yaller Baby" by Anita Baldwin (orchestral score c. 1927 by author); 2. "Omar Khayyam" by Anita Baldwin (orchestral score c. 1927 by author); 3. "Feroza" by Anita Baldwin (orchestral score c. 1927 by author); 4. "Dream Love" by Anita Baldwin (orchestral score c. 1927 by author); 5. "Chinese Lullaby" by Anita Baldwin (orchestral score c. 1927 by author); 6. "La Boca de Pepita" by Anita Baldwin (orchestral score c. 1927 by author); 7. "Songs" by Anita Baldwin [Contents: Lullaby; Song of Khan Zada; Tell de Lawd I'm Comin'; Yaller Baby] (songs c. 1898 by author); 8. "Songs" by Anita Baldwin [Contents: Chant of Freedom; Chinese Lullaby; Corn-Grinding Song; Desolation; Dream Love; Faiz Alla; Feroza; Hindoo Lament; In a Dream; Indian Slumber Song; La Boca de Pepita; Lament (ballad); Lolita (Meixcan waltz song); Lost Love; Mandalay; My Little Doll; Omar Khayyam; Pepita (Spanish waltz song); The Piper's Song; the Pipes of Pan; Quest and Answer; A Song: the Song of Death; Spanish Drinking Song: the Spinning Song; Thy Love: Tears; Turkish Love Song; When Love is Over] (songs various dates).

Subjects: Baldwin, Anita-Songs and Music

Physical Description: 2 folders

Item ID: 498AF

Collection: Subject Files

Private railroad car "Anoakia" belonging to Anita Baldwin. Built by American Car and Foundry in 1919. Rebuilt by Hotchkiss Blue Company for Anita M. Baldwin in 1919. Purchased by Union Pacific from Anita Baldwin estate in 1942 and still in use as of May 1968.

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Date: c.1942 at Union Pacific yard

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Date: c.1942 at Union Pacific yard

Subjects: Baldwin, Anita; Railroads

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 95

Collection: Photographs

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Anita Baldwin in long evening dress. Dress has beaded peacock on bosom.

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Date: c.1920

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Date: c.1920

Subjects: Baldwin, Anita; Baldwin family

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 94

Collection: Photographs

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Rancho Santa Anita float entry for Rose Parade. Close-up of float with large red star in front and three smaller red stars on side. Designed by Anita Baldwin to reflect her involvement with the Red Star Society.

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Rancho Santa Anita float entry for Rose Parade. Large red star in front, three smaller red stars on side. Close up of float. Designed by Anita Baldwin to reflect her involvement with the Red Star Society.

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Rancho Santa Anita float entry for Rose Parade. Horsedrawn wagon covered with flowers and red star on side. Part of entry designed by Anita Baldwin to reflect her involvement with the Red Star Society.

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Rancho Santa Anita float entry for the Rose Parade. Large red stars visible on front, three smaller stars on side. Dogs and horses with white waistband and red star visible. Designed by Anita Baldwin to reflect her involvement with the Red Star Society.

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Rancho Santa Anita float entry for Rose Parade. Two men in front wearing white, carrying poles with garlands and a red star in the middle. Float with red star visible in background. This entry was designed by Anita Baldwin to reflect her involvement with the Red Star Society.

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Three men in white walking with leashed dogs who are wearing white waist band with red star. Part of Rancho Santa Anita float entry in the Pasadena Rose Parade, designed by Anita Baldwin to reflect her involvement with the Red Star Society.

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Rancho Santa Anita float entry for Rose Parade. Horse drawn wagon covered with flowers. Two people riding in front dressed in white. Part of float designed by Anita Baldwin to reflect her involvement with the Red Star Society.

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Portrait of Anita Baldwin at time of marriage to George Baldwin, circa 1891. Copied from original given to Arcadia Historical Society by J.T. Reidell.

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Arcadia Humane Society Scrapbook

Photographic reproduction of front cover of the July 1921 issue of The Western Humanitarian, published monthly by the Los Angeles Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The cover features Anita Baldwin wearing a large hat with a flower in the middle.

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View east along Santa Fe tracks past private railroad car barn owned by Anita Baldwin to house her private rail car. Seen just beyond car barn, is Santa Anita Railroad Station. This photo is owned by Southern California Historical Society. It is shown here for research only.

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Baldwin, Anita

Anita Baldwin in later life, probably at Anoakia.

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Anita Baldwin in long sleeved white blouse and long skirt holding bit of Mahruss-Arabian stallion. This information is across bottom of photo in Anita Baldwin's handwriting.

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Baldwin, Anita-Songs and Music

Private railroad car "Anoakia" belonging to Anita Baldwin. Built by American Car and Foundry in 1919. Rebuilt by Hotchkiss Blue Company for Anita M. Baldwin in 1919. Purchased by Union Pacific from Anita Baldwin estate in 1942 and still in use as of May 1968.

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Anita Baldwin in long evening dress. Dress has beaded peacock on bosom.

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