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General information regarding Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 29, 1956 p. 13
May 10, 1956 p. 17 (formed)
February 18, 1957 p. 1 (gives record player to Library)
June 28, 1962 p. 15 (first art loan festival)
February 24, 1963 p. 14 (oral history tapes)
November 5, 1967 p. 10 (historical paintings donated to Library)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 29, 1956 p. 13
May 10, 1956 p. 17 (formed)
February 18, 1957 p. 1 (gives record player to Library)
June 28, 1962 p. 15 (first art loan festival)
February 24, 1963 p. 14 (oral history tapes)
November 5, 1967 p. 10 (historical paintings donated to Library)
Subjects
Friends of the Arcadia Public Library
Item ID
3937AN
Collection
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The art exhibit this month at the Arcadia Public Library is the work of Mrs. Edna Lenz.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 11, 1957
Pages
p. 15
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 11, 1957
Pages
p. 15
Subjects
Arcadia artists - Lenz, Edna
Item ID
15796AN
Collection
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Paintings of Mrs. Mildred Maltbie have been on display at the Arcadia Public Library.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
September 30, 1957
Pages
p. 3 w/photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
September 30, 1957
Pages
p. 3 w/photo
Subjects
Arcadia artists - Maltbie, Mildred
Item ID
16006AN
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William J. Surganty's sketches of churches around the world will be displayed at the Arcadia Public Library.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 18, 1957
Pages
p. 3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 18, 1957
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Arcadia Artist - Surganty, William J.
Item ID
15616AN
Collection
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Arcadia artist, Mrs. Grace Day, is presenting a display of wood carvings at the Arcadia Public Library.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
May 27, 1957
Pages
p. 1 w/photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
May 27, 1957
Pages
p. 1 w/photo
Subjects
Arcadia Artists - Day, Grace
Item ID
15680AN
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An exhibit of water colors by Mrs. Kathleen Van Wyck of Arcadia is on display at the Arcadia Public Library.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 15, 1957
Pages
p. 3 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 15, 1957
Pages
p. 3 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Artists - Van Wyck, Kathleen
Item ID
15868AN
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The art exhibit for the month of August at the Arcadia Public Library is the work of Arcadia artist Kathleen Van Wyck.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
August 5, 1957
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
August 5, 1957
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Arcadia Artists - Van Wyck, Kathleen
Item ID
15849AN
Collection
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Mrs. Mildred Maltbie, local artist, will display her paintings in the Arcadia Public Library during the month of September.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
September 16, 1957
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
September 16, 1957
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia artists - Maltbie, Mildred
Item ID
15970AN
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Arcadia artist Mrs. Ruby Anderson, will display some of her paintings in the Arcadia Public Library during the month of July.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
July 7, 1958
Pages
p. 6
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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
July 7, 1958
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
Anderson, Ruby
Item ID
16805AN
Collection
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Arcadia artist, Mrs. Trude Hanscom, is providing oil paintings to Arcadians through the Art Loan at the Arcadia Public Library.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 16, 1959
Pages
p. 9
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 16, 1959
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Arcadia artists
Hanscom, Trude
Item ID
17386AN
Collection
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The Arcadia Public Library announced the addition to its collection of "Come Fill the Cup," the latest work of Harlan Ware, the well known author, resident of Arcadia.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
February 4, 1952
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
February 4, 1952
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Arcadia Authors - Ware, Harlan
Item ID
11967AN
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The Arcadia Public Library late last week announced the addition to its collection of "Come Fill the Cup," the latest work by Harlan Ware, the well known author and resident of Arcadia.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
February 4, 1952
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
February 4, 1952
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Arcadia Authors - Ware, Harlan
Item ID
13099AN
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Six Arcadia authors attended the California Centennial library display at the Arcadia Public Library: Leon Ware, Helen Ware, Stan Blakeslee, Herbert L. Pease, Hannah Smith, and Emily Mann Timerhoff. Librarian Louis Du Mond also pictured.

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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
April 19, 1950
Pages
p. 7 (See basement box 112.)
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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
April 19, 1950
Pages
p. 7 (See basement box 112.)
Subjects
Arcadia Authors
Blakeslee, Stan
Du Mond, Louise
Pease, Herbert L.
Smith, Hannah
Timerhoff, Emily Mann
Ware, Helen
Ware, Leon
Item ID
33243AN
Collection
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Articles relative to new library.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 27, 1955 p. 1 (Board recommendations for new facility)
March 6, 1958 p. 1 (City leaders look at new library plan)
December 25, 1958 p. 1 (Final choice for library site)
January 8, 1959 p. 1 (City Council approves site)
June 29, 1959 p. 1 (Contract signed)
November 16, 1959 p. 1 (Board approves plan)
February 22, 1960 p. 1 (Plans for new building)
April 10, 1961 p. 12 (Girl scouts plant trees)
April 13, 1961 p. 1 (Dedication program)
April 17, 1961 p. 1 (Cultural events slated)
April 20, 1961 p. 1 (Crowds visit new library)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 27, 1955 p. 1 (Board recommendations for new facility)
March 6, 1958 p. 1 (City leaders look at new library plan)
December 25, 1958 p. 1 (Final choice for library site)
January 8, 1959 p. 1 (City Council approves site)
June 29, 1959 p. 1 (Contract signed)
November 16, 1959 p. 1 (Board approves plan)
February 22, 1960 p. 1 (Plans for new building)
April 10, 1961 p. 12 (Girl scouts plant trees)
April 13, 1961 p. 1 (Dedication program)
April 17, 1961 p. 1 (Cultural events slated)
April 20, 1961 p. 1 (Crowds visit new library)
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Building - 1961-
Item ID
3979AN
Collection
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Loan of art from library

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 20, 1958 p. 1
September 22, 1958 p. 1
October 2, 1958 p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 20, 1958 p. 1
September 22, 1958 p. 1
October 2, 1958 p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Special services
Item ID
3992AN
Collection
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Reference Librarian

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 19, 1954
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 19, 1954
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Employees
Boegershausen, Judith
Item ID
3981AN
Collection
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Articles re Homer Fletcher

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 6, 1959 p. 1 (appointed Head Librarian)
February 16, 1964 p. 1 (appointed President of the Public Library Executive Association)
January 3, 1965 p. 1 (resigns)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 6, 1959 p. 1 (appointed Head Librarian)
February 16, 1964 p. 1 (appointed President of the Public Library Executive Association)
January 3, 1965 p. 1 (resigns)
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Employees
Fletcher, Homer
Item ID
3985AN
Collection
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Reference librarian

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 27, 1954 p. 1 (fired after 2 months on job)
June 3, 1954 p. 1 (City Council takes no action)
June 14, 1954 p. 1 (Library Board discussion)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 27, 1954 p. 1 (fired after 2 months on job)
June 3, 1954 p. 1 (City Council takes no action)
June 14, 1954 p. 1 (Library Board discussion)
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Employees
Shumaker, Edith
Item ID
3989AN
Collection
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Articles re employee Louise Du Mond

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 20, 1953 p. 1 (resignation requested)
September 3, 1953 p. 1 (she requests written explanation)
September 17, 1953 p. 1 (Board fires her)
September 21, 1953 p. 1 (Petitions in support of her)
October 1, 1953 p. 1 (Library Association blasts Arcadia Board)
October 8, 1953 p. 1 (Council denies a public hearing; orders charges made public)
November 2, 1953 p. 1 (She responds to charges)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 20, 1953 p. 1 (resignation requested)
September 3, 1953 p. 1 (she requests written explanation)
September 17, 1953 p. 1 (Board fires her)
September 21, 1953 p. 1 (Petitions in support of her)
October 1, 1953 p. 1 (Library Association blasts Arcadia Board)
October 8, 1953 p. 1 (Council denies a public hearing; orders charges made public)
November 2, 1953 p. 1 (She responds to charges)
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Employees
Du Mond, Louise
Item ID
3984AN
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History-Rancho Santa Anita (1838-1947)

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Start Date
1838
End Date
1947
Contents
1. Chain of title. Three copies given to Arcadia Public Library on the Rancho's fiftieth anniversary. 2. "Santa Anita Rancho history told in book." News clip, circa 1956. 3. "Our community." Article from Arcadia Savings and Loan brochure. 4. "Arcadia, City of Arcadia." San Gabriel Valley Adver…
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Start Date
1838
End Date
1947
Contents
1. Chain of title. Three copies given to Arcadia Public Library on the Rancho's fiftieth anniversary.
2. "Santa Anita Rancho history told in book." News clip, circa 1956.
3. "Our community." Article from Arcadia Savings and Loan brochure.
4. "Arcadia, City of Arcadia." San Gabriel Valley Advertiser, February 26, 1969 by I. Hope.
5. "Arcadia gets publicity." News clip, 1927 copied from Alton Green's scrapbook.
6. "The Romance of Rancho Santa Anita." Booklet by Rancho Santa Anita, circa 1948. Eight copies.
7. Lasca Leaves, October 1967. Three copies.
8. "The Romance of the Ranchos." Booklet by Palmer Conner, Title Insurance and Trust Company, 1941. Six copies. Insert of 1919 map of Old Spanish and Mexican Ranchos of Los Angeles County.
9. "Rancho Santa Anita ... trials of ownership." Lasca Leaves, December 1975. Two copies.
10. "The people of Rancho Santa Anita, Part II." Lasca Leaves, July 1956.
11. "From romance to racehorses." Westways, February 1974.
12. "Ranch Santa Anita." Section of the book, Brief Sketches of the History of the Ranchos San Pascual, Santa Anita ...etc. by J.M. Miller.
13. Lasca Leaves, December 1975.
14. a. "Historic Santa Anita: the development of the land." Brochure by the Arboretum, circa 1976. 14b. Historic Santa Anita the Development of the Land, undated. 14c. Historic Santa Anita the Development of the Land, originally printed by California Arboretum Foundation 1976, Revised and reprinted by Los Voluntarios 2006.
15. "Expedients." Four pages detailing Reid's claim. Copied from the collection of Huntington Library.
16. "Santa Anita Ranch, Rancho Santa Anita." Articles from The Westerner's Brand Book, published by Los Angeles Corral, 1956.
17. "The old and new Santa Anita." Westways, January 1948.
18. "Chain of horticulture." Lasca Leaves, July 1951.
19. "The restorations at Rancho Santa Anita." Lasca Leaves, January 1961.
20. "Background to Rancho Santa Anita." By Florence Slocum, circa 1969.
21. "People say." Arcadia Tribune, February - April, 1941. A series of eight articles commemorating Rancho Santa Anita's 100th birthday.
22. "Rancho Santa Anita 'Place of Many Waters.'" Lasca Leaves, October 1967 by Susanna Bryant Dakin.
23. Historic calendar of events of Ranch Santa Anita. Peacock Call, September/October 1978.
24. Manuscript of Mrs. C.W. (Emma Elinor Hines) Young. From the Bancroft Library at the University of California at Berkeley, October 1978. Photocopy of handwritten manuscript and typed copy.
25. "Owners and cattle brands of the Rancho Santa Anita." The Branding Iron, June 1979 by Jack McCaskill.
26. "The Baldwin legacy." Lasca Leaves, June 1976 by Sandy Snider.
27. "Santa Anita Rancho - history told in book." Pasadena Independent, January 11, 1953. Pasadena Star News, September 23, 1956.
28. "Pasadena the Crown of the Valley: a souvenir." Pasadena Board of Trade, 1893-1894 by E. Norman Baker. From the historical collection of William F. Salisbury.
29. "Rancho Santa Anita - 'Place of Many Waters'." Junior League Community News, October 1957 by Susanna Bryant Dakin.
30. "Rancho Santa Anita's colorful past." News clip, undated.
31. "Rancho Santa Anita, chuck full of early California memories; one of the Southland's most beautiful spots." Arcadia Tribune, December 6, 1937, page 1.
32. "Historic ranchos' sale recalls pioneer days." Los Angeles Times, April 5, 1936, Part V, page 1.
33. "Two famous holdings to be subdivided soon. Santa Anita and La Cienega Ranch acreage purchased for vast residential development." Los Angeles Times, April 5, 1936, Part V.
34. Town Rambler by Marjorie Hesse: description of Rancho Santa Anita and the arrangement of the rooms at the old adobe house as told by Miss Lena McCulley and second cousin of E.J. "Lucky" Baldwin, Mrs. H. H. Cross. Arcadia Tribune, June 22, 1938. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936-Jan. 1, 1939. Arcadia Historical Society.
35. "The Romance of California Land Titles" by Stuart O'Melveny. Title Insurance and Trust Company, 1928. (Rancho Santa Anita mentioned on page 13.)
36. Rancho Santa Anita and the development of San Marino and Sierra Madre. From pages 91, 93, 94, 100 of the book Pasadena Area History by Manuel Pineda and E. Caswell Perry (1972).
Subjects
History-Rancho Santa Anita (1838-1947)
Physical Description
2 folders
Item ID
103AF
Collection
Subject Files
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