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Arcadia Public Library Building Proposal 1991

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1991
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Blueprints for proposed new library building. Charles Walton, Assoc., June 24, 1991.
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Start Date
1991
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Blueprints for proposed new library building. Charles Walton, Assoc., June 24, 1991.
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Arcadia Public Library Building Proposal 1991
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 009
Shelf Number
Shelf H14
Item ID
443AF
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Subject Files
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Arcadia Educational Foundation

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1. Preserve our schools. Arcadia Educational Foundation (support group formed to financially assist schools) brochure, 1981. 2. "New trustees are named to foundation." Arcadia Highlander, December 17, 1986. 3. Letter from Arcadia Educational Foundation president, Charles E. Gilb. October 1, 19…
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1. Preserve our schools. Arcadia Educational Foundation (support group formed to financially assist schools) brochure, 1981.
2. "New trustees are named to foundation." Arcadia Highlander, December 17, 1986.
3. Letter from Arcadia Educational Foundation president, Charles E. Gilb. October 1, 1983.
4. Letter from Arcadia Educational Foundation president, Lisa Lucas, appeal for donations for 2012-2013 school year.
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Arcadia Educational Foundation
Item ID
12AF
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Subject Files
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Baldwin, Clara

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1. "The late Clara Baldwin Stocker." News photo, April 1934. Original and a copy. 2. "Mrs. Stocker in Buick little 6," Monrovia Messenger, March 17, 1916. 3. "Court decision ruled in Clara Baldwin's favor." Pacific Coast Hotel and Apartment Record, 1916. 4. "Says Mrs. Stocker in incompetent." …
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1. "The late Clara Baldwin Stocker." News photo, April 1934. Original and a copy.
2. "Mrs. Stocker in Buick little 6," Monrovia Messenger, March 17, 1916.
3. "Court decision ruled in Clara Baldwin's favor." Pacific Coast Hotel and Apartment Record, 1916.
4. "Says Mrs. Stocker in incompetent." Arcadia Journal, November 30, 1918.
5. "Stuart Harold, who will take this part of Count Di Luna in 'Il Trovatore'. " (Harold Stocker - Clara's husband) The Valley Vista, February 24, 1900, p. 2.5
6. "Clara Baldwin." Summary of life of Clara Baldwin prepared by Sandy Snider, received April 1980.
7. Inventory of personal property, estate of Clara Baldwin. Transcribed by Sandy Snider from the Anita McClaughry Baldwin's manuscript collection at the Huntington Library. Received April 1980.
8. "Lucky Baldwin heiress passes." Los Angeles Times, February 28, 1929.
9. 1978 real estate ad on sale of home. Arcadia Tribune, October 29, 1978.
10. "Clara's cottage is seeking new owners." Pasadena Star News, December 9, 1984.
11. "50 years ago today - February 1913." Los Angeles Times, February 1963.
12. Studio shot of Clara Baldwin found by local history expert. Photo of Clara Baldwin and article concerning Baldwin and Jack McCaskill. Arcadia Tribune, March 22, 1987, page A1.
13. Clara's home built in 1907 by Colonel Northum.
14. Coldwell Banker advertising brochure for Clara Baldwin Stocker's "Twin Oaks" estate at 291 W. Foothill Boulevard. 1984.
15. Copies of photographs of Clara Baldwin housed in the Arboretum Historical files. Acquired 1995.
16. Information from the MCLS Reference Service on Walter McGinley, manager of the Baldwin-Stocker estates until Clara's death in 1929. (1) Los Angeles Times, September 19, 1932, p. 14. (2) California in the South by John Steven McGroarty, Volume V, Biographies, p. 285-288, c. 1935.
17. Manuscript "My Inheritance" by Rosebudd Doble Mullender with cover letter to Baldwin M. Baldwin. Original given to Arboretum by Hugh and Anne Baldwin Purcell. Anne received the manuscript from her father, Baldwin M. Baldwin. The manuscript describes Rosebudd's relationship with her mother Clara Baldwin Stocker. circa 1938-1939.
18. "DAR chapter to visit Clara Baldwin's home." Arcadia Tribune, January 13, 1985, p. A-7.
19. Coldwell Banker advertisements for the sale of Clara Baldwin Stocker's home "Twin Oaks" located at 291 Foothill Blvd. Includes description of all rooms in the house. Kim Atkinson-Melin, realtor. c1984 (6 items)
20. Letter to Kim Atkinson at Coldwell Banker Realty from J. Lyle Cunningham, President of the Arcadia Historical Society stating the $1,400,000 asking price for the Clara Baldwin property was greater than the City of Arcadia could afford to pay. July 9, 1984.
21. Information on Colonel Robert Northam who originally built the Clara Baldwin Stocker house at 291 West Foothill Boulevard. History of Hollywood by Edwin O. Palmer, pages 106-107, 132-133.
22. "Simple service marks obsequies of Mrs. Stocker." Los Angeles Times, March 3, 1929.
23. Who was Clara Baldwin Stocker? By Galen Patterson, Arcadia Weekly, April 11, 2019.
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Baldwin, Clara
Item ID
22AF
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Subject Files
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Chamber of Commerce-News Bulletin

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Filed in Arcadia History Box #60C 1. 1970 2. 1971 3. 1972 4. 1973 5. 1974 6. 1975 7. 1976 8. 1977 9. January 1978 10. February 1978 11. March 1978 12. June 1978 13. August 1978 14. January 1979 15. February 1979 16. March 1979 17. November 1978 18. April 1979 19. May 1979 20. June 1979 21. July 19…
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Filed in Arcadia History Box #60C
1. 1970
2. 1971
3. 1972
4. 1973
5. 1974
6. 1975
7. 1976
8. 1977
9. January 1978
10. February 1978
11. March 1978
12. June 1978
13. August 1978
14. January 1979
15. February 1979
16. March 1979
17. November 1978
18. April 1979
19. May 1979
20. June 1979
21. July 1979
22. August 1979
23. September 1979
24. October 1979
25. November 1979
26. December 1979
27. January 1980
28. February 1980
29. March 1980
30. April 1980
31. May 1980
32. June 1980
33. July 1980
34. September 1980
35. October 1980
36. November 1980
37. December 1980
38. January 1981
39. February 1981
40. March 1981
41. March #2 1981 (probably April)
42. May 1981
43. June 1981
44. July 1981
45. August 1981
46. September 1981
47. October 1981
48. November 1981
49. December 1981
50. January 1982
51. March 1982
52. April 1982
53. May 1982
54. June 1982
55. July 1982
56. August 1982
57. September 1982
58. October 1984
59. May 1988
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Chamber of Commerce-News Bulletin
Item ID
48AF
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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.
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City Council (1903-1970)
Item ID
54AF
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City Council (1970-1979)

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1. "Floretta Lauber is dedicated." Arcadia Tribune, August 30, 1973. 2. "Mayor and City Council." Arcadia City Newsletter, Spring 1976. 3. "Jack Saelid elected." Arcadia City Newsletter, Spring 1977. 4. "Gilb family sells stock." Pasadena Star News, July 19, 1978. 5. "Strub says Gilb acts in A…
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1. "Floretta Lauber is dedicated." Arcadia Tribune, August 30, 1973.
2. "Mayor and City Council." Arcadia City Newsletter, Spring 1976.
3. "Jack Saelid elected." Arcadia City Newsletter, Spring 1977.
4. "Gilb family sells stock." Pasadena Star News, July 19, 1978.
5. "Strub says Gilb acts in Arcadia's best interests." Pasadena Star News, July 22, 1978.
6. "Children, seniors, new Mayor Bob Margett's priorities." Arcadia Tribune, April 19, 1979.
7. "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.
8. "History of officials of the City of Arcadia, 1903-1986." Prepared by City Clerk Christine Van Maanen, 1987.
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City Council (1970-1979)
Item ID
55AF
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Subject Files
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City Council (1980-1989)

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1. "Pellegrino named Mayor." Arcadia Highlander, April 24, 1985. 2. "Mary Young takes her turn at helm as Arcadia's second woman Mayor." Arcadia Highlander, April 23, 1986. 3. Mayor Charles Gilb's invitation to fourteenth annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast April 1, 1988.
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1. "Pellegrino named Mayor." Arcadia Highlander, April 24, 1985.
2. "Mary Young takes her turn at helm as Arcadia's second woman Mayor." Arcadia Highlander, April 23, 1986.
3. Mayor Charles Gilb's invitation to fourteenth annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast April 1, 1988.
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City Council (1980-1989)
Item ID
56AF
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Subject Files
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City Council (1990-1999)

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1. Memo from Alex D. McIntyre, Assistant to the City Manager, to the Mayor and Members of the City Council regarding Cablecast of City Council meetings. 2. Letter from Charles E. Gilb to the City Council thanking them for their support over his 16 years of service, April 10, 1992. 3. Invitation …
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1. Memo from Alex D. McIntyre, Assistant to the City Manager, to the Mayor and Members of the City Council regarding Cablecast of City Council meetings.
2. Letter from Charles E. Gilb to the City Council thanking them for their support over his 16 years of service, April 10, 1992.
3. Invitation to 18th annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, April 17, 1992. Charles E. Gilb, Mayor.
4. Invitation from the Gilb Family and the Young Family to a reception, April 21, 1992, to honor and thank Mary Young and Charles Gilb for their years of service.
5. Program from 18th annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, April 17, 1992.
6. Program from annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, April 1, 1994.
7. "Sheng Cheng, Councilman of the City of Arcadia, looks back at 1995 - his four accomplishments and his four wishes for the new year." Chinese Daily News, December 27, 1995.
8. Annual Prayer Breakfast invitation from Mary B. Young, Mayor, April 14, 1995.
9. Annual Prayer Breakfast invitation from Charles E. Gilb, Mayor, April 17, 1992.
10. Annual Prayer Breakfast program. George Fasching, Mayor, April 14, 1995.
11. Annual Prayer Breakfast program. Dennis A. Lojeski, Mayor, March 29, 1996.
12. Memo from Dr. Sheng Chang, Mayor Pro Tem to William R. Kelly, Acting City Manager regarding Chinese Language Class available free of charge to city employees, May 24, 1994.
13. Mayor's Annual Prayer Breakfast invitation from Mayor Barbara Kuhn, March 28, 1997.
14. City of Arcadia Fire Suppression District ballot information pamphlet, June 1997.
15. Program from Mayor's Twenty-fifth Annual Prayer Breakfast, Gary A. Kovacic, Mayor. April 2, 1999.
16. Invitation to the City of Arcadia's 1998 "State of the City" address presented by Mayor Robert Harbicht.
17. Photos of City Manager and City Council members from the Arcadia City Directory, 1996-1997 and 1997-1998.
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City Council (1990-1999)
Item ID
57AF
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City Council-Elections

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1. "Municipal candidates answer." Arcadia Tribune, March 22, 1964. 2. "Seven candidates for." Arcadia Tribune, March 27, 1966. 3. "Arcadia Council candidates." Arcadia Tribune, March 29, 1970. 4. "Candidates air views." Arcadia Tribune, February 28, 1974. 5. "Rhetoric and issues." Arcadia News…
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1. "Municipal candidates answer." Arcadia Tribune, March 22, 1964.
2. "Seven candidates for." Arcadia Tribune, March 27, 1966.
3. "Arcadia Council candidates." Arcadia Tribune, March 29, 1970.
4. "Candidates air views." Arcadia Tribune, February 28, 1974.
5. "Rhetoric and issues." Arcadia News Post, March 22, 1974.
6. "Candidates respond." Arcadia Tribune series, March through April 1974.
7. "Voters' suspense." Arcadia Tribune, April 7, 1974.
8. "Arcadia Council candidates." Daily News Post, April 5, 1974.
9. "CRA still major issue." Arcadia Tribune, March 24, 1974.
10. "Fate of renewal plan." Los Angeles Times, April 7, 1974.
11. "Arcadia election fails to decide." Los Angeles Times, April 11, 1974.
12. "Gilb, Saelid, Lauber." Arcadia Tribune, April 11, 1974.
13. "Four city council." Arcadia Tribune, April 8, 1976.
14. "Pelligrino banks on business experience." Arcadia Tribune, February 23, 1978.
15. "Johanna Hofer calls." "Youngest candidate." Two news clips on the same page, February 16, 1978.
16. "Protecting Arcadia environment." Arcadia Tribune, February 19, 1978.
17. "Few issues seen." Arcadia Tribune, February 12, 1978.
18. "Local control threatened." Arcadia Tribune, February 9, 1978.
19. "Charles E. Gilb, incumbent." Campaign brochure, April 11, 1978.
20. "Gilb, Saelid, Pelligrino sweep election." Arcadia Tribune, April 13, 1978.
21. "How they voted." Arcadia Tribune, April 16, 1978.
22. "Tabulation by precincts." General Municipal Election, April 8, 1980.
23. "Candidates Leroy K. Speirs and Steven A Worsley." Information sheet prepared for three candidates, March 1982.
24. Sample ballot for General Election for April 13, 1982.
25. Campaign flyer for David Hannah for April 1982 election.
26. "Election '82 Candidate Profiles." Arcadia Tribune, March 22, 1982. (Two copies.)
27. "Vote April 11th Chivetta." 1978 campaign brochure.
28. Campaign brochures for Chivetta, April 8, 1980 election.
29. Campaign brochures for Chivetta, April 13, 1982 election.
30. Campaign brochures for Roger Chandler, April 1986.
31. "Local election - last of a two part series." Pasadena Star News, April 7, 1988, page A-6.
32. "Focus on the candidates (for two city council openings-candidates were James Brewer, Patrick Gibson, Dennis Lojeski and Bob Margett. Running for City Clerk were June Alford and Lisa Tomchuk)." Arcadia Tribune, March 15, 1992.
33. 1964 Arcadia City Council election results. Council control of the library was the key issue as the result of a controversy over the book, "The Last Temptation of Christ." Robert J. Considine and George Forman were elected. Pasadena Star News, April 15, 1964. n.p.
34. "Valley Cities Now Await Elections. Contest at Arcadia." Elections for four city council seats. Candidates are A.N. Multer, John Bottonia (misprint, should be Bottema), John Walshe, S.V. Schermerhorn, Harry A. Link, J.M. Caldwell, J.A. Carlin and H.A. Seaman. News Clipping, Pasadena Star News, Saturday, April 12, 1930.
35. "Warm Contest Decided at Arcadia." In a close race, John Bottema is winner over Mayor A.N. Multer for a two-year council term. Harry A. Link, H.A. Seaman and John M. Walshe were elected to four-year terms. News clipping, Pasadena Star News, Tuesday, April 15, 1930, page 22.
36. "Mayor Multer After Letter Writer."Post office authorities are investigating a letter, signed by a fictitious person with a post office box, that attacks Mayor Multer and praises opponent John Bottema in the heated city council elections. News clipping, Pasadena Star News, Friday, April 11, 1930, page 17.
37. City of Arcadia General Municipal Election - April 8, 2008, summary report. Official election results. For the two city council seats, Roger Chandler received 2737 votes, Gary Kovacic received 2927 votes, and George Leung-Chu Young received 750 votes. James H. Barrows received 2646 votes for City Clerk. Other voter statistics given.
38. City of Arcadia Sample Ballot and Voter Information Pamphlet, General Municipal Election, Tuesday, April 8, 2008. With candidate biographies and statements from Roger Chandler, George Leung-Chu, Gary Kovacic.
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City Council-Elections
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58AF
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City Council-Elections (1996)

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1. Sample ballot, April 9, 1996. 2. Campaign literature: Charles Chivetta (1 item). 3. Campaign literature: George Fasching (6 items). 4. Campaign literature: Vincent Foley (5 items). 5. Campaign literature: Ruth Gilb (8 items). 6. Campaign literature: Robert Harbicht (10 items). 7. Campaig…
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1. Sample ballot, April 9, 1996.
2. Campaign literature: Charles Chivetta (1 item).
3. Campaign literature: George Fasching (6 items).
4. Campaign literature: Vincent Foley (5 items).
5. Campaign literature: Ruth Gilb (8 items).
6. Campaign literature: Robert Harbicht (10 items).
7. Campaign literature: Dennis Lojeski (7 items).
8. Campaign literature: Gino Roncelli (4 items).
9. The Case Against Proposition D, March 5, 1996.
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City Council-Elections (1996)
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59AF
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City Employees

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1. "Rules and regulations." Booklet on personnel regulations, 1940. 2. City of Arcadia personnel rules, 1956. 3. City of Arcadia personnel rules and regulations, 1961. 4. "Meet the City of Arcadia." Booklet on personnel regulations, 1962. 5. "Meet the City of Arcadia." Booklet on personnel reg…
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1. "Rules and regulations." Booklet on personnel regulations, 1940.
2. City of Arcadia personnel rules, 1956.
3. City of Arcadia personnel rules and regulations, 1961.
4. "Meet the City of Arcadia." Booklet on personnel regulations, 1962.
5. "Meet the City of Arcadia." Booklet on personnel regulations, 1972.
6. "Meet the City of Arcadia." Booklet on personnel regulations, 1975.
7. "Arcadia city workers." Los Angeles Times, August 1, 1971.
8. Employee roster - September 1, 1961.
9. Employee roster - December 3, 1962.
10. Employee roster - November 1965.
11. Employee roster - November 1967.
12. Employee roster - November 1968.
13. Employee roster - December 1969.
14. Employee roster - December 1970.
15. Employee roster - December 1971.
16. Employee roster - November 1972.
17. Employee roster - 1975. (Two copies.)
18. Employee roster - 1976.
19. "Annual Award Dinner." Program from dinner, April 1965.
20. "Council discharges." News clip, June 8, 1934.
21. "Taxpayers league presents." Arcadia Tribune, March 8, 1932.
22. "City employees get $20 pay." News clip, Fall 1950.
23. Employee roster - 1977. (Two copies.)
24. "City Manager, Lyman Cozad, resigns." Newsletter, Fall 1977.
25. "The Arcadia City Council cordially invites." Page from formal invitation.
26. "Lyle Alberg is new City Manager." Arcadia Tribune, November 24, 1977.
27. "City Council appoints Lyle Alberg." Newsletter, Fall 1977.
28. "City officials." City publication, 1968.
29. "Strike hour passes; negotiations continue." News clip, circa 1971.
30. " 'Job action' ruled out by firemen." News clip, circa 1971. (Missing April 1993 )
31. "Discontent over wages may raise temperatures." News clip, undated.
32. "City 'Grants' 3.8% raise - that's it." News clip, undated.
33. "Strike possible Tuesday." News clip, circa 1971.
34. "City public safety forces will remain on jobs." News clip circa 1971.
35. "Arcadia adopts record $6.5 million budget." Arcadia News Post, June 30, 1971.
36. Awards Dinner program, 1978. Six pages.
37. City of Arcadia Employee Handbook, August 1, 1991.
38. Employee roster - 1978.
39. Employee roster - 1979.
40. "Spring Round-Up Dinner Dance honoring City Employees for years of service." Event program, April 2, 1960.
41. "Arcadia City Council Annual Awards Dinner, 1981." Event program.
42. Employee roster - 1980.
43. City Employees Telephone Directory - 1978.
44. City Employees Telephone Directory - 1980.
45. City Employees Telephone Directory - 1985.
46. City Employees Telephone Directory - 1988.
47. Arcadia City Employee Awards Dinner - September 22, 1990.
48. Arcadia City Employee Awards Dinner - October 5, 1991.
49. Arcadia City Employee Awards Dinner - September 26, 1992.
50. "Four councilmen send letter in response to nine mayors (regarding City Manager, George Watts)." Sierra Madre News, July 23, 1992.
51. Notice of Secret Ballot Election from State of California, Department of Industrial Relations, Mediation - Conciliation Service - Teamsters Local 911, January 12, 1995. All employees employed in Confidential/Supervisory/Professional.
52. Memo from Human Resources to General, Confidential, Supervisory, and Professional Employees; subject: Teamsters Local 911, February 2, 1995.
53. "Rick Gomez appointed as Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director." Arcadia AT A Glance, Spring 1995.
54. Memo from William D. Woolard, Acting City Manager to City Council recommending appointment of Jim Dale, Finance Director, as City Manager Pro Tem, dated June 11, 1992.
55. Mayor's Proclamation regarding Employee Appreciation Day, April 15, 1997.
56. Memo from City Manager Bill Kelly to all City Employees detailing reorganization of City Departments. January 25, 1995.
57. "Community Services Director Retires." After 37 years of public service, Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department Director Jerry Collins retires. Arcadia Weekly, January 9-15, 2003, page 16.
58. Arcadian Dave Lewis returns home to lead the Recreation and Community Services Department. City of Arcadia Press Release. February 5, 2003.
59. "Hail to the chief: Arcadia's top firefighter retiring after 34 years." Star Weekly, March 22, 2007, p. 3. Fire Chief David Lugo retires. Biography and photograph.
60. Press release--death of Andy Trocale, former Arcadia Fire Captain, date of death January 23, 2012.
61. Program from funeral memorial service of Andy Trocale, 1959-2012.
62. Press release February 16, 2012. Arcadia names new city manager Dominic Lazzaretto.
63. 2012 City of Arcadia employee holiday party program with list of service award recipients, December 6, 2012.
64. 2013 City of Arcadia employee holiday program with list of service award recipients, December 5, 2013.
65. City of Arcadia develops new model for employee labor negotiations. Mayor Mickey Segal wanted the labor negotiations process to be more efficient, more open, and result in an extended term that would give the City "hard" numbers to use in forecasting the City budget for the next several years. The labor agreements are in place for the next four years. Arcadia Weekly, January 30, 2014.
66. City of Arcadia telephone directory of city departments, department heads, and select employees. January 4, 2013.
67. 2014 City of Arcadia employee holiday program with list of service award recipients, December 11, 2014. Includes library staff Kathy Meacham, Hripsime Pilavjian, and Darlene Bradley.
68.( A). Longtime Arcadia City Clerk Gene Glasco retires. April 16, 2024 marked Glasco's last official day holding the position of Arcadia City Clerk after 12 years of service. Mountain Views News, p. 6, April 20, 2024. (B). Arcadia City Clerk Glasco retires after 12 years. Pasadena Star News, p. 3, 7, April 20, 2024.
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City Employees
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60AF
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City Employees (Duckworth, Donald)

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1. "The Entrepreneurial Gamble." Governing, May 1994. 2. Memo from City Attorney to Mayor and City Council regarding appointment of Donald R. Duckworth as City Manager, August 27, 1992. 3. Minutes of the City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency approving the appoi…
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1. "The Entrepreneurial Gamble." Governing, May 1994.
2. Memo from City Attorney to Mayor and City Council regarding appointment of Donald R. Duckworth as City Manager, August 27, 1992.
3. Minutes of the City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency approving the appointment of Donald Duckworth as City Manager, September 1, 1992.
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City Employees (Duckworth, Donald)
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61AF
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City Employees-Employee Newsletter (Current Year)

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Previous years filed in Arcadia History Box #79 No Table of Contents -- Peacock's Tale (insert with payroll checks)
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Previous years filed in Arcadia History Box #79
No Table of Contents -- Peacock's Tale (insert with payroll checks)
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City Employees-Employee Newsletter (Current Year)
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62AF
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City Employees (Watts, George)

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1. "Watts quits after he is asked to step down." News clip, undated. 2. Open letter to all residents of Arcadia from nine former mayors of the City of Arcadia regarding George Watts termination, May 22, 1992. 3. "City manager search could take months." Arcadia Tribune, May 24, 1992. 4. "Mayors'…
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1. "Watts quits after he is asked to step down." News clip, undated.
2. Open letter to all residents of Arcadia from nine former mayors of the City of Arcadia regarding George Watts termination, May 22, 1992.
3. "City manager search could take months." Arcadia Tribune, May 24, 1992.
4. "Mayors' letter sheds light on removal of the city manager." Sierra Madre News, June 11, 1992.
5. City of Arcadia invitation to "Goodbye George Party", June 14, 1992.
6. "Its name belies goings-on." Pasadena Star News, June 14, 1992, column by editor Charles Cherniss.
7. "Mailbag" letters to the editor regarding termination of George Watts. Arcadia Tribune, June 14, 1992.
8. "Former mayors denounce watts' ouster." Arcadia Tribune, June 14, 1992.
9. Letter from Dick Young to citizens who responded to the open letter from the nine former mayors, June 15, 1992.
10. "Four councilmen defend action." Sierra Madre News, June 18, 1992.
11. "Dispute over ex-City Manager grows." Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley section, June 21, 1992.
12. "Council joins Watts resignation debate." Arcadia Tribune, June 21, 1992.
13. "mailbag" letters to the editor entitled, "Voter Outrage" from Scott Downie. Arcadia Tribune, June 21, 1992.
14. Letters to the editor. Arcadia Tribune, June 21, 1992.
15. Letters to the editor. Pasadena Star News, June 29, 1992.
16. Open letter to the Citizens of Arcadia from Mayor George Fasching and Councilmen Joseph Ciraulo, Dennis Lojeski, and Robert Margett, July 10, 1992.
17. Same as #16 with envelope addressed to Alis and Roger Horning.
18. Letters to the Pasadena Star News, August 4, 1992.
19. Arcadia Political Newsletter, February 26, 1993.
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City Employees (Watts, George)
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63AF
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City Newsletter (2021 - present)

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Fall 2021 City of Arcadia Newsletter-Arcadia Community News. Spring 2021 City of Arcadia Newsletter-Arcadia Community News. Summer 2022 City of Arcadia Newsletter-Arcadia Community News. Fall 2022 City of Arcadia Newsletter-Arcadia Community News Winter 2022 City of Arcadia Newsletter-Arcadia Commu…
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Fall 2021 City of Arcadia Newsletter-Arcadia Community News.
Spring 2021 City of Arcadia Newsletter-Arcadia Community News.
Summer 2022 City of Arcadia Newsletter-Arcadia Community News.
Fall 2022 City of Arcadia Newsletter-Arcadia Community News
Winter 2022 City of Arcadia Newsletter-Arcadia Community News, including 2022 wall calendar.
Spring 2023 City of Arcadia Newsletter-Arcadia Community News.
Summer 2023 City of Arcadia Newsletter-Arcadia Community News.
Fall 2023 City of Arcadia Newsletter-Arcadia Community News.
Winter 2024 City of Arcadia Newsletter-Arcadia Community News, including 2024 wall calendar.
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City Newsletter (2021 - present)
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66AF
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City Planning

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1. "Arcadia Planning Commission." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930. 2. "City moves step closer." Arcadia News Post, April 15, 1970. 3. "Planning Department." Arcadia City Newsletter, Fall 1974. 4. "Citizens serving Arcadia." Arcadia City Newsletter, Fall 1976. 5. Environmental documents. …
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1. "Arcadia Planning Commission." San Gabriel Valley Digest, April 1930.
2. "City moves step closer." Arcadia News Post, April 15, 1970.
3. "Planning Department." Arcadia City Newsletter, Fall 1974.
4. "Citizens serving Arcadia." Arcadia City Newsletter, Fall 1976.
5. Environmental documents. Directive from City Hall, April 7, 1978.
6. "City of Arcadia General Plan, Public Safety Element." Arcadia Planning Department Report, 11 pages, September 1975.
7. City of Arcadia General Plan Map, March 1972.
8. Draft of Environmental Impact Report, Hillside Development, July 26, 1978.
9. Zone R2 Study. (Developed in 1964, it was another step along the way to a General Plan.)
10. Memo from City Manager William R. Kelly to Arcadia City Council/Arcadia Redevelopment Agency, regarding a request for direction on projects, dated October 11, 1994. Council and Agency actions are shown on the margins.
11. Arcadia General Plan Update Program Community Workshop agenda and program guide, May 17, 1995.
12. Proposed General Plan Update of the City of Arcadia, February 16, 1996.
13. Project location: 728 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. CEQA filing fee no effect determination form completed by Charles Huang, February 1, 2010. To change the zone of the subject property from C-O & D (Professional Office) to R-3 (Multiple Family) to make it consistent with the General Plan land use designation-Multiple Family Residential (24 du/acre). With environmental checklist, photographs, survey map, general plan land use map, vicinity map, aerial photo & zoning, copy of Ordinance No. 2269 signed by Donald Penman, and a proposed zone change map (large).
14. Arcadia General Plan Update, 2010. "Defining the future" describes general plan and goals of the general plan update. Semi-glossy 6-sided folded pamphlet, 1 double-sided paper insert.
15. Parking lots traded for shops/apartments? Development proposals for mixed-use buildings--1) Dorn Platz 57 Wheeler (at First Avenue) and 2) Promenade on Wheeler by Matt Waken at MW Investment Group. Article by Scott Hettrick, August 17, 2014. Retrieved from www.arcadiasbest.com on September 6, 2014.
16. Summary of Ordinance no. 2399 and 2400 related to a zone change amending the zoning designations and zoning map for properties citywide, adopted on February 20, 2024.
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City Planning
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67AF
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Subject Files
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Clara Villa

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1. "Do not drive through Arcadia without visiting Clara Villa." Ad in the Arcadia Journal, 1904. 2. "The old Clara Baldwin Stocker home in Arcadia. (Clara may have lived in this home at one time, but it is best known as Clara Villa.) From a rotogravure section 3. "Wreck old landmark." News clip,…
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1. "Do not drive through Arcadia without visiting Clara Villa." Ad in the Arcadia Journal, 1904.
2. "The old Clara Baldwin Stocker home in Arcadia. (Clara may have lived in this home at one time, but it is best known as Clara Villa.) From a rotogravure section
3. "Wreck old landmark." News clip, August 29, 1940.
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Clara Villa
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68AF
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Eric, Prince of Denmark (also, Erik, Prince of Denmark)

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1. "Chicken farm ran by Denmark Prince." Arcadia Tribune, July 24, 1968, page 2. 2. "Arcadia gets publicity." Los Angeles Evening Herald, 1927. 3. Typed version of the Arcadia Tribune, March 6, 1941, noting the death of Eric, Prince of Denmark's first wife. 4. Mansion of Prince Eric of Denmark,…
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1. "Chicken farm ran by Denmark Prince." Arcadia Tribune, July 24, 1968, page 2.
2. "Arcadia gets publicity." Los Angeles Evening Herald, 1927.
3. Typed version of the Arcadia Tribune, March 6, 1941, noting the death of Eric, Prince of Denmark's first wife.
4. Mansion of Prince Eric of Denmark, later of Ross A. Hines, to open as Arcadia Congregational Church Sunday. Arcadia Tribune March 27, 1952 p.1
5. "Prince Erik, Count of Rosenborg"article from wikipedia.org, retrieved from the world wide web on January 16, 2015.
6. Princess Erik, ill-starred royal romance, December 13, 2014 from Today In Ottawa's History. Retrieved from https://todayinottawashistory.wordpress.com/tag/princess-erik/ on January 6, 2015. Includes wedding photo of Prince and Princess Erik from February 11, 1924.
7. Arcadia History Room Featured Historical Photo of Prince Erik's Mansion, with text by Yvonne Ng, February-March, 2015.
8. Family history of the Danish royal house of Oldenborg, excerpt from book Eclipse of kings: European monarchies in the twentieth century by Denis Judd (1976)
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Eric, Prince of Denmark (also, Erik, Prince of Denmark)
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Personal Narratives (SEE ALSO - Oral History)

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1. "The Santa Anita Rancho." By Percy Bonebrake. Seven pages. 2. "Caminos - Pioneering with the Paynes (Dee M. Payne), 1907-1947." Published by the Arcadia Historical Society. 3. "Tales of Ben Benadum, Parts I, II and III." Arcadia Tribune August 11 and 14, 1968. 4. "From the notebook of Bruce …
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1. "The Santa Anita Rancho." By Percy Bonebrake. Seven pages.
2. "Caminos - Pioneering with the Paynes (Dee M. Payne), 1907-1947." Published by the Arcadia Historical Society.
3. "Tales of Ben Benadum, Parts I, II and III." Arcadia Tribune August 11 and 14, 1968.
4. "From the notebook of Bruce R. Wetmore, Part 1." No date, four pages.
5. "From the notebook of Bruce R. Wetmore, Part 2." No date, six pages.
6. Shiershke, R. M. - Family History. Beginning narration to be supplemented. Received July, 1978.
7. "Reminiscences of boyhood in Arcadia." Arcadia Tribune, September 21, 1978.
8. "Arcadia city father taps old memories (James A. Stoker)." Arcadia Tribune, August 10, 1967. Two copies.
9. "Arcadia 'just growed like little topsy' (R.H. Schwartzkopf)." Pasadena Star News, January 1950.
10. "Arcadian tells lot of history (Tom Hefferon)." Daily News Post, January 4, 1968.
11. "Ray Dorn, a key figure in Arcadia's life style." Arcadia Tribune, August 11, 1971.
12. Personal recollections of Ranelds Haag. Four page letter from Haag to cousin Alice Schrock, December 1982.
13. "R.H. Schwartzkopf: Pioneer Arcadia Developer." Three pages of conversation compiled by Nancy Hutton, while talking with subject, Summer 1954.
14. Personal recollections of Vera Van Houten Van Iwaarden, November 1980.
15. Personal recollections of Laura Kreutzkamp Belden, daughter of Arcadia Santa Fe Railway agent, 1909-1915. Two pages from an interview with Pat McAdam, November 1980.
16. Interview with Gladys Daniels (Mrs. Albert) conducted by Pat McAdam, February 13, 1981.
17. Recollections of Adrian Winkler as told to Pat McAdam, January 1981.
18. Recollections of Grace Cook, daughter of Jim Duff. News article, no date.
19. Miscellaneous recollections of Arcadia residents during the 1920's. One page of excerpts from long oral interviews conducted by high school students. Use proper names indicated on this page to look up other files on these individuals.
20. Background of Carl Ettensperger, owner of a dairy originally on Sixth and Valnett, circa 1920. Information given by his daughter-in-law, May 1981.
21. Anonymous recollections from the 1930's and 1940's.
22. Recollections of Ava Fickling/ Letter written by subject circa 1966-1967 regarding her father's life and work as foreman of the Lucky Baldwin Rancho.
23. Recollections of Harriet Jordan Mooney. Letter written by subject to Pat McAdam, April 7, 1982.
24. Recollections of Reid Greer, December 1981.
25. Letter from Leon F. Case dated November 12, 2000. With computer enhanced pictures from Leon Case's childhood in Arcadia, with some captions: images of Leon Case at Santa Anita Motor Inn, children on horseback, his mother in 1944.
26. Musings by Jerry Selmer, an article from the Friends of the Library newsletter "Among Friends," Feb-Mar 2010, about Santa Anita Park as a 'relocation center' during World War II. Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese.
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Personal Narratives (SEE ALSO - Oral History)
Item ID
102AF
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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
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114AF
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