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1. "Life of Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin." Copy of chapter from 'Chronicles of the Builders of the Commonwealth' by H.H. Bancroft, 1892. 21 pages.

2. "Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin City Maker." 36 page paper by Sandy Snider, 1976.

3. Notes take during a visit to his Santa Anita Rancho. 4 page typed reminiscence by Mr. Fraser. August 26, 1891.

4. "Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin." Article in the 'Westerners Brand Book' by Carey Elias. L.A. Corral Book #6, 1956.

5. "Contributions of Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin." News clip, no date.

6. "Lucky Baldwin Tallyho." News clip, no date.

7. "Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin - Founder of Arcadia." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1934.

8. "Lucky's Litigious Loves." Los Angeles Westerner's Corral, 'The Branding Iron', Number 90, March 1969.

9. "The man they called Lucky." San Francisco Chronicle, February 23, 1967.

10. "Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin - known as Lucky." Chapter from 'California's Stately Hall of Fame' by Hunt, call # R 920.079 H.

11. "Riches make strange bedfellows." Chapter from the book, 'The Wildest of the West' by Forbes Parkhill.

12. "Colorful past of early Arcadia." News clip, no date.

13. Copy of pages from 'The Marching Years' by Norman Bridge, 1920.

14. "Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin." 4 page typed article by Patricia Warren, May 1973.

15. Lucky Baldwin and Santa Anita Rancho references. Six page bibliography compiled by the Arboretum.

16. "Last remnant of the rancho." Thoroughbred of California, November 1965.

17. "Lucky Baldwin." Copied from the pamphlet, 'Background to Ranch Santa Anita' by Florence Wilson.

18. "Life and death of a pioneer." Golden West, January 1966, page 20+.

19. Deeds. Two copies of 'Lucky' Baldwin deeds with description of Santa Anita Colony and crops that will grow well. Circa 1890s.

20. "Lucky Baldwin in a four generation portrait." Los Angeles Herald, April 3, 1955.

21. "Out door industries of Southern California." Century Magazine, October 1883.

22. "To the sport of kings." San Gabriel Valley Advertiser, February 26, 1969. Series on Baldwin, the Rancho, etc.

23. "Baldwin's luck." Newspaper plate from Los Angeles Herald and Express, April 2, 1955. 2 copies.

24. Photographs from 'The Great America' by Ralph Paine depicting scenes of the Santa Anita Rancho. Core reference, 979 P.

25. "Story of Blas Cuellar." Arcadia Tribune & News, March 24, 1949.

26. "The story of Lucky Baldwin." Source Unknown.

27. "Informal - an amazing picture of 'Lucky' Baldwin." News clips and photos, Arcadia Tribune, no date.

28. "Lucky Baldwin's coach restored." Pasadena Independent, November 9, 1961.

29. "Baldwin purchased Rancho." Daily News Post, February 15, 1962.

30. Hand-drawn map of Rancho. Copy of original belonging to Mr. Kingsley.

31. "The Santa Anita Ranch." Section from book 'California of the South' by Walter Lindley, 1888.

32. "The pony express." The Pony Express, Volume XVIII, Number 10, Number 214, March 1952.

33. "Lucky Baldwin's cottage." Arboretum brochure describing Queen Anne Cottage, no date. 2 copies.

34. Recollection by Arcadian, Vivian Davis, regarding her parents staying at the Queen Anne Cottage.

35. "Clubhouse history." Pasadena Star News, no date.

36. "Whisper is only eulogy." Los Angeles Times, March 5, 1909.

37. " 'Lucky' Baldwin died 25 years ago." Arcadia Tribune?, March 2, 1934.

38. "A day for tears." Arcadia Tribune, October 9, 1968.

39. "Memorial to a flamboyant pioneer." San Francisco Chronicle, March 1, 1972.

40. Eaton's publicity with map of rancho, Circa 1939-1940.

41. "Miss Anita Baldwin Turnbull."News clip 50 years ago today, October 1912.

42. "Rites arranged for Lucky Baldwin aide." News clip, 1957. Joaquin E. Soto.

43. "By gad, I'm not licked yet." Arcadia tribune, December 22, 1977.

44. "Elias J. 'Lucky' Baldwin." From 'Romance of Rancho Santa Anita'.

45. "Lucky's millions cut to measure." Los Angeles Daily Times, March 4, 1909, page 14.

46. "Rancho Santa Anita." Lasca Leaves, March 1976 by Sandy Snider.

47. "Baldwin's will surprised city." News clip, no date.

48. "Personal traits." Los Angeles Times, March 21, 1909.

49. "The beast of Santa Anita." Sports Illustrated, February 19, 1962, page 63+.

50. "He had to be lucky." The Branding Iron, December 1962.

51. "Lucky Baldwin's will filed 25 years ago." News clip, April 10 1934.

52. " 'Lucky' Baldwin died 25 years ago." News clip April 1934.

53. Excellent description of Baldwin's real estate holdings, 1908.

54. Correspondence related to seeking a loan on Baldwin properties, 1908.

55. Full page from Los Angeles Times covering funeral. Photograph from Los Angeles Daily Times. March 5, 1909. Part of this page is #36.

56. "Over half million fee for lawyers." Los Angeles Sunday Times, April 11, 1909, photograph.

57. "Baldwin heiress mystery deepens." Los Angeles Daily Times, March 6, 1909, page 2.

58. "His greatest race run, 'Lucky' loses. Los Angeles Daily Times, March 2, 1909, Section II, page 1.

59. "Death of Baldwin at Santa Anita." San Francisco Chronicle, March 2, 1909.

60. "Thousands go to view body." Los Angeles Daily Times, March 3, 1909, page 3.

61. "Four thousand at Baldwin's bier." San Francisco Chronicle, March 3, 1909, page 7.

62. "Founder's action important legacy." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978.

63. "Volunteers find treasure in Pasadena's past history." News clip, August 9, 1977.

64. "Golden rules." Arcadia Tribune, September 14, 1978.

65. "Baldwin isn't lucky - history's verdict stands." Los Angeles Times, May 18, 1979.

66. Holdings in Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley on E.J.'Lucky' Baldwin.

67. "Multi-millionaire has Wayne Township roots." Montgomery Your Town Magazine, December 1979. Wayne Township history, Waynetown, Indiana.

68. "Lucky Baldwin 'Founder of Arcadia'." by Judy Walker. Hand-written term paper written for an Arcadia High School English Class, 1959, by Judy Walker who grew up in Arcadia. Given to Arcadia Public Library, March 1980, by her mother, Mrs. Robert L. Walker.

69. "... or Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin, who handled his coach." One page copy from the book 'Saratoga - Saga of an Impious Era'.

70. Francis D. Warners recollection of E. J. 'Lucky' Baldwin. Mr. Warner was from the same part of Indiana. Source unknown, no date.

71. "This remarkable snapshot shows the fabulous E.J. 'Lucky' Baldwin in the dark suit and hat, out with a group of friends near a work tent on his huge ranch." News captions and photo, March 23, 1959.

72. See reference to Veelox of Los Angeles Times, September 25, 1910, giving an account of contest over will.

73. "The lives and wives of E.J. Baldwin (Lucky)." 8 pages of hand-written account. Copied from Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley, 1980.

74. "A wild and crazy guy: L.A.'s first big developer was also its first big playboy." Los Angeles Magazine, February 1984, page 126+, by Delia de Arenosa.

75. "Forty years ago today." Arcadia Tribune, April 8, 1916.

76. "Luck is what you make it." Spur Magazine, November/December 1986, page 62, by Horace Wade.

77. Correspondence and reminiscences concerning Lucky Baldwin.

78. "E.J 'Lucky' Baldwin, merchant, agriculturist and mining speculator." Listed under "California Millionaires" in 'Hill's Album of Biography and Art: Containing portraits and pen-sketches of many persons', World's Fair Edition, 1891, by Thomas Hill.

79. "Past performances offer racy history." Daily Racing Form, January 15, 1994.

80. "Some evil agency's red torch applied?" Los Angeles Times, February 2, 1912.

81. "Dr. John Trueworthy (Baldwin's physician)." Los Angeles Daily Times, March 30, 1909, page 1.

82. "Baldwin was a key player in California's 'real' start." Daily Racing Form, November 2, 1996, page 16.

83. The Baldwin Hotel, San Francisco. Mining and Scientific Press, June 17, 1882.

84. "The loves and wives of E.J. 'Lucky' Baldwin." Manuscript by Emma Elinor (Hines) Young (Mrs. C.W. Young). 8 handwritten pages copied from Bancroft Library.

85. "Colorful Tycoon Lived Up to His Nickname." Biographical article about Lucky and his legal entanglements because of his notorious affinity for younger women. Los Angeles Times, September 5, 1999.

86. "They Called Him Lucky," by William C. Johnston. Real Estate Review, LA Board of Realtors, February 12, 1985.

87. Romance of Baldwin Told -- Mrs. Lillie (Lilly or Lily) Baldwin Howard, fourth and last wife of E. J. "Lucky" Baldwin, dies. Mrs. Howard's will disclosed, with close relatives sharing millions. The Baldwin widow loses in a suit hours after her death. (3 articles from the Arcadia Tribune. November 1938) Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936 - January 1, 1939, Arcadia Historical Society.

88. Baldwin widow leaves millions. Estate of Mrs. Lily Baldwin Howard, widow of E.J. (Lucky) Baldwin worth $5,000,000 willed to relatives. Los Angeles Times, December 3, 1938. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936 - January 1, 1939, Arcadia Historical Society.

89. "Lucky's Millions Cut to Measure. Widow gets mite; two daughters left bulk of estate and third, formerly unknown, receives small share--body taken north." Includes text of his will, although not entirely legible. Los Angeles Times, March 4, 1909, p. 114.

90. "Decision against Lucky. "Baldwin to pay lawyers in case brought on by Albert T. Roche. Los Angeles Times, June 14, 1902, p. 3.

91."Heirs Assort 'Lucky's' Acres."Heirs Lizzie Rush, Charles Fawcett, Rosebud Mullander, Rozella Selby and H.A. Unruh select acres of Elias J. 'Lucky' Baldwin's land based on his will. Los Angeles Times, June 19, 1910, p. 116.

92. "Child attacks Baldwin will. Alleged daughter seeks part of great estate." Minor child Beatrice Anita Baldwin, aged 14, the alleged daughter of E.J. 'Lucky' Baldwin and Lillian J. Ashley (now known as Lillian J. Turnbull), sues for part of estate.

93. Tallac Historic Site by Robert Burke and Ken McKowen, 1996. Second copy, 1983.

94. Tallac Historic Site information including the Baldwin Estate (1921). A page of the USDA Forest Service website, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. Accessed June 7, 2006.

95. "Baldwin will owns mysterious heir as daughter," Los Angeles Examiner, Thursday, March 4, 1900. Third daughter of Elias J. Lucky Baldwin is Mrs. Rose Ella Robinson Selby, also known as Mrs. Zelda Selby.

96. "Claim against large estate: suit may delay distribution of Baldwin heirs." Los Angeles Times, January 19, 1910.

97. "Baldwin heirs are confirmed: claims of Beatrice Turnbull unanimously rejected." Los Angeles Times, March 31, 1912.

98. "California's Stately Hall of Fame: Elias Jackson Baldwin--April 3, 1828-March 1, 1909, by Rockwell D. Hunt. Los Angeles Times, June 25, 1939.

99. "Monrovia boasts of controlled development." Los Angeles Times, December 9, 1965.

100. Article about Elias J. Lucky Baldwin's oil business "'Standard Luck' at Montebello" from June, 1919 issue of Standard Oil Bulletin, a publication of Standard Oil Company (California). Includes a crayon sketch drawing of Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin by Maynard Dixon.

101. Copy of marriage certificate of Elias J. Baldwin (age 21) and Sarah Ann Unruh (age 18), married January 2, 1846, in Berrien County, Michigan. Recorded February 21, 1846. Re-certified on May 20, 1986.

102. "L.A. Then and Now: Dog and hare races bred early animal rights battle." Greyhounds were let loose in a fenced field to chase rabbits. The spectator sport was banned for cruelty. Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin staged the races at his ranch after other courses were closed. Los Angeles Times, July 19, 2009; p. A35.

103. Lucky Baldwin, the San Francisco millionaire is the defendant in a suit brought by a woman who claims that she intrusted $2000 to him for speculation, and that he swindled her out of it. The Baltimore Sun, October 6, 1877.

104. Blue island, a true story. Chicago Daily Tribune, December 8, 1877. About Mrs. Baldwin and her daughter's travels abroad.

105. A big lawsuit (Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin vs. Miss Lennie McCormick). Chicago Daily Tribune, February 10, 1878.

106. Sudden termination of the $100,000 suit against "Lucky" Baldwin (Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin vs. Lennie McCormick). Chicago Daily, February 17, 1878.

107. Arrest of a noted forger. William J. Hadley caught in San Francisco. New York Times, December 7, 1878. Hadley, forged Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin's name on circular notes.

108. A millionaire's third marriage (from the San Francisco Chronicle, May 21). New York Times. June 1, 1884. E.J. Baldwin marries Miss Lilly C. Bennett.

109. Lucky Baldwin: he talks about some of his lucky hits and his hard work. From the Louisville Courier-Journal. New York Times, October 9, 1885.

110. Another millionaire in trouble (Los Angeles). New York Times, February 13, 1886. Louise Perkins vs. E.J. Baldwin for breach of promise.

111. A costly broken heart (Los Angeles). New York Times, February 20, 1886. In lawsuit Louise E. Perkins vs. E.J. Baldwin, the jury decided in favor of the plaintiff for $75,000.

112. Lucky Baldwin's escape: shot at by a young woman in San Francisco court. His assailant the sister of the girl who is suing him for breach of promise--the bullet cuts off several of his curls--career of the remarkable old man who once before was fired upon by a young woman. Re: Lillian Ashley vs. E.J. Baldwin. New York Times, July 3, 1896.

113. Miss Ashley's shot at Baldwin: an exciting scene in the San Francisco courtoom. New York Times, July 9, 1896.

114. Lucky Baldwin is low: noted horseman suffered a collapse after watching races (Los Angeles). New York Times, February 5, 1909.

115. Lucky Baldwin still improving. New York Times, February 14, 1909.

116. Lucky Baldwin dies at the age of 81: end comes to well-known turfman and miner at his California ranch. New York Times, March 2, 1909.

117. Baldwin left $30,000,000: left a will which he believed could not be broken. New York Times, March 3, 1909.

118. Baldwin's widow to contest will. New York Times, March 16, 1909.

119. Mrs. Baldwin compromises: widow of Lucky withdraws contest of will--her share increased. New York Times, March 29, 1909.

120. A record doctor's fee: Lucky Baldwin's physician thinks it should be $100,000. New York Times, March 31, 1909. Dr. John W. Trueworthy is said to be paid $100,000 for attending to the late E.J. Lucky Baldwin.

121. Baldwin estate settled: widow transfers interest to daughters and they to a trust company. New York Times, April 3, 1909.

122. Baldwin left $20,000,000: will of the turfman probated--income was only $120,000. New York Times, April 8, 1909.

123. Baldwin's widow to wed: friends say she will marry Dr. Leon Landone, who has child theories. New York Times, June 15, 1909. Mrs. Lillian Bennett Baldwin to marry Dr. Leon Landone, a lecturer on child culture.

124. Allows $1,320,000 claim: California court decides Lucky Baldwin's estate must pay it. New York Times, August 21, 1909. Baldwin estate must pay back money that E.J. Lucky Baldwin owed to Hibernia Loan and Savings Society of San Francisco.

125. Baldwin estate settled: in a little over a year his $15,000,000 fortune is distributed among heirs. New York Times, April 17, 1910.

126. Lucky Baldwin: a look at his famous ranch and its wonders. How Lucky Baldwin looks and his wonderful career. Queer stories from his big hotels and how he runs them. A look at his horses and his wonderful irrigation system. Los Angeles Times, June 11, 1893.

127. E.J. "Lucky" Baldwin biography by Jon Wilkman, 1999. Retrieved March 23, 2006 from website of Historical Society of Southern California at http://www.socalhistory.org/. Quote by Elias J. Baldwin "Hell, we're giving away the land. We're selling the climate."

128. A. National Museum of Racing announces 2018 Pillars of the Turf Hall of Fame inductees include Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin and Dr. Charles Strub, both inducted at a ceremony on August 3, 2018. B. "Much More Than Lucky"-four pages from Guide to the Official National Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame, 2018-2019.

129. L.A. Then and Now by Cecilia Rasmussen; Colorful tycoon lived up to his nickname. Los Angeles Times, September 5, 1999.

130. Two pages from the 1900 Census from San Francisco, California showing Elias J. Baldwin as head of household, his wife Lily Baldwin, daughter Anita Baldwin, mother-in-law Oselia Bennet, sister-in-law Alberta Marquis, niece Vivian Marquis, brother-in-law Albert A. Bennet, servant William Davis, servant Lee Fu, and servant Tom Young. Lee Fu and Tom Young were Chinese. Alternate spellings of names may include Lillie Bennett Baldwin, Ocelia Bennett, Albert Bennett.

131. Bill of Sale, dated June 30, 1958 of picture of Mother and Child in gilded frame, signed by artist G. Barry. Sold by Vivian Howard to Helen C. Gates.Vivian Howard indicates this picture hung on the walls of the Lucky Baldwin home at Santa Anita (not verified), her aunt was the 6th wife of Baldwin and Vivian lived there as a child. Letter from local historian Sandy Snider that confirms relationship between Elias J. Baldwin's 4th wife (he had no 6th wife) Lillie Bennett Baldwin and the niece Vivian Howard. Picture of Lillie Bennett's mother Ocelia Bennett in the Queen Anne Cottage. Article from November 10, 1938 that Mrs. Vivian Howard successfully sued her aunt Mrs. Lily Baldwin Howard, former wife of the late E.J. Baldwin, for $120,000 of support. Image of the "Mother and Child" picture by G. Barry. Image of Lillian Howard, 1938, aka Lillie Bennett, aka Lillie Baldwin, sometimes spelled Lily Baldwin. She had been married to and widowed by Elias J. Baldwin.

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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 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.

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