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Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook

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1. Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook Newspaper Clippings: Dec. 1945-Oct. 1946
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1. Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook Newspaper Clippings: Dec. 1945-Oct. 1946
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Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook
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History Room
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Box 7
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Shelf A3
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316AF
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Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook

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1. Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook Newspaper Clippings: Jan. 1950-April 1954
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1. Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook Newspaper Clippings: Jan. 1950-April 1954
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Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook
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History Room
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Box 9
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Shelf A4
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318AF
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Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook

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1. Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook Newspaper Clippings: Jan. 1955-Dec. 1955
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1. Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook Newspaper Clippings: Jan. 1955-Dec. 1955
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Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook
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History Room
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Box 10
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Shelf A4
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319AF
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Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook

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1. Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook Newspaper Clippings: 1941-1944; 1956-1960
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1. Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook Newspaper Clippings: 1941-1944; 1956-1960
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Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook
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History Room
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Box 11
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Shelf A4
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320AF
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Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook

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1. Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook Newspaper Clippings: Nov. 1946-Dec. 31, 1949
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1. Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook Newspaper Clippings: Nov. 1946-Dec. 31, 1949
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Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook
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History Room
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Box 8
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Shelf A3
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317AF
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Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook

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1. Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook Newspaper Clippings: Jan.-July, 1956; Feb. 1958
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1. Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook Newspaper Clippings: Jan.-July, 1956; Feb. 1958
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Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook
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History Room
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Box 12
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Shelf A4
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321AF
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Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook

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1. Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook Newspaper Clippings: Jan. 1, 1939 – Oct. 1, 1939
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1. Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook Newspaper Clippings: Jan. 1, 1939 – Oct. 1, 1939
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Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook
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History Room
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Box 3
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Shelf A2
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312AF
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Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook

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1. Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook Newspaper Clippings: Oct. 1, 1939 – June 1, 1940
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1. Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook Newspaper Clippings: Oct. 1, 1939 – June 1, 1940
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Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook
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History Room
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Box 4
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Shelf A2
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313AF
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Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook

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1. Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook Newspaper Clippings, Pamphlets: June l, 1940 – May, 1941
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1. Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook Newspaper Clippings, Pamphlets: June l, 1940 – May, 1941
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Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook
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History Room
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Box 5
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Shelf A3
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314AF
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Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook

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1. Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook Newspaper Clippings: May 1937 - 1940 Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte H.S. (MAD High School) Brochures
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1. Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook Newspaper Clippings: May 1937 - 1940 Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte H.S. (MAD High School) Brochures
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Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook
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History Room
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Box 1
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Shelf A2
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310AF
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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)
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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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Reid, Hugo

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1. A time of change. Article by Patricia Warren August 1973. 2. Hugo Reid references. Lasca Library December 1966. Two page bibliography prepared by Arboretum. 3. Hugo Reid brand. Copied from Hall of Records Brand Book #1. 4. The Ranchero. Article from Lasca Leaves by Sandy Snider September…
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1. A time of change. Article by Patricia Warren August 1973.
2. Hugo Reid references. Lasca Library December 1966. Two page bibliography prepared by Arboretum.
3. Hugo Reid brand. Copied from Hall of Records Brand Book #1.
4. The Ranchero. Article from Lasca Leaves by Sandy Snider September 1975.
5. Hugo Reid 1811-1852. Article by Weber, F.J., "The California Missions as others saw them." 1972
6. Through frequent sale, Rancho value increased. news article, n.d.
7. Hugo Reid, Humanitarian. Dakin, Susanna B. Article from QUARTERLY OF HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, vol. XXXI, no. 1 and 2. May and June 1949.
8. Early Angeleno Hugo Reid's funeral announcement. CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL QUARTERLY. Fall 1975, p. 274.
9. From romance to race horses by Fink, Augusta. Article from Westways February 1974.
10. Hugo Reid at Santa Anita 1845. Cards made from a drawing by Maynard Dixon
11. Who knows story of Hugo Reid's history. Pasadena Star News March 23, 1964.
12. Hugo Reid, Scotch adventurer. Arcadia Tribune March 23, 1950.
13. Scotsman granted Rancho Santa Anita. Pasadena Star News October 14, 1994.
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190AF
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Schools - High Schools - Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte

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1. Lay corner stone for this fine high school tomorrow. News photo and caption, n,d, (circa 1926?) - completed 1928. 2. Fifty-Seventh Annual Commencement Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte High School, June 1951. Last commencement for combined high school. 3. Arcadia students had been attending high sc…
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1. Lay corner stone for this fine high school tomorrow. News photo and caption, n,d, (circa 1926?) - completed 1928.
2. Fifty-Seventh Annual Commencement Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte High School, June 1951. Last commencement for combined high school.
3. Arcadia students had been attending high school in Monrovia since 1920. History of Monrovia City High School by Thelma Thompson, former English teacher there.
4. Union High School at Monrovia. Photo and caption from rotogravure section of early Los Angeles Times (?) , n.d.
5. The Wildcat. Copy of school paper dated November 5, 1943. Gift received June 1980.
6. Copy of mid-year graduation program and commencement, January 28, 1943. Copied from the original loaned by Vera Van Houten Iwaaden in September 1980.
7. Help Arcadia Get Justice. Copy of hand bill for Arcadians opposing bond election for funds for a unified district. States that Arcadians pay a disproportionate amount - 41% of taxes with only 80 pupils in school against 330 from Monrovia and 25 from Duarte. April 1923.
8. Bulletin and Catalogue of Information, 1937. Copied from original in Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, p.101.
9. The Foothill School Bulletin, February 1938. Copied from original in Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, p.99.
10. The Foothill School Bulletin, January 1939. Copied from the original in Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #3.
11. The High School Bulletin, April 1940. Copied from original in Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, p.91.
12. Directory of Schools 1937-38. Copied from the original in Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, p.97.
13. Parent-Teacher Association of Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte High School annual dues envelope for 50 cents c/o Lorna Frey. (Found in the American Rose Annual for 1948)
14. Girls Physical Education Department towel receipt dated January 24, 1944.
15. Welcome to High School, map of the school and The Merit System. 3pgs
16. MAD Forty Year Reunion book for class of 1948. 2 copies
17. Monrovia Arcadia Duarte High School Catalog of Information dated January 11, 1944.
18. MAD Wildcats . Three decals (transfers). c. 1943
19. MAD Information for New Girls. c. 1944.
20. Notepad and stationery pages of "The Wildcat" school newspaper.
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Schools - High Schools - Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte
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220AF
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Newspapers

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1. Will locate in building next to Post Office, under direction of Frank G. Roush. Arcadia News September 30, 1927. 2. Arcadia newspaper history. Arcadia Tribune April 14, 1955. 3. Arcadia Tribune: a history of city. Arcadia Tribune August 17, 1971. 4. Letter dated July 25, 1992 from Foothi…
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1. Will locate in building next to Post Office, under direction of Frank G. Roush. Arcadia News September 30, 1927.
2. Arcadia newspaper history. Arcadia Tribune April 14, 1955.
3. Arcadia Tribune: a history of city. Arcadia Tribune August 17, 1971.
4. Letter dated July 25, 1992 from Foothill Intercity Newspapers stating that beginning July 28, 1992, they will form a new daily newspaper serving Monrovia, Arcadia, Duarte, and Temple City called the Foothill Star-Tribune.
5. Foothill Intercity Papers. Arcadia Tribune July 14, 1974.
6. Monrovia, Alhambra dailies discontinued. Arcadia Tribune December 1, 1974.
7. Remember when? Arcadia Tribune August 3, 1934.
8. Los Angeles County Public Library system - list of Arcadia newspapers stored at Temple City Public Library; received August, 1980.
9. Star-Tribune sets sights on serving communities. Star Tribune July 28, 1992.
10. Memories of old Arcadia in paper. Arcadia Tribune August 3, 1934.
11. A new owner here. Arcadia Tribune June 21, 1919.
12. Newspapers: community history. Arcadia Tribune September 10, 1978.
13. Home of Arcadia's Home Newspaper. Arcadia Bulletin October 6, 1938. This is first issue of the Arcadia Bulletin, the third newspaper published from the stucco building shown in the picture, thereby earning title Arcadia's Birthplace of Newspapers. The building shown is at 531 North First Avenue. D.H. Roush and son Frank G. Roush started their first publication in this community, the Weekly News, in 1924. Then in 1930 they founded the Tribune.
14. Subscription form for new Arcadia News newspaper. Chamber of Commerce "Business Hotline", March 1996.
15. Harold Noon, veteran newspaper executive of San Francisco is the new owner of the Arcadia Daily Tribune and the Arcadia News. Arcadia Tribune, October 8, 1937. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936-Jan. 1, 1939. Arcadia Historical Society.
16. "New paper for Arcadia." Frank Roush, one time publisher of the Arcadia News and later of the Arcadia Tribune, announced the launching of another Arcadia paper on October 6, to be known as the Arcadia Bulletin. Monrovia Journal, September 27, 1938. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936-Jan. 1, 1939. Arcadia Historical Society.
17. Premier issue of "The View from Arcadia," Arcadia's Only Shopping Guide, August 10, 1972. Gift from Sierra Madre Public Library.
18. Our past, present and future. Papers to merge into daily. Arcadia Tribune, July 26, 1992. Beginning today the Foothill Intercity Newspapers will cease to exist but the communities of Arcadia, Temple City, Monrovia and Duarte will be served with the introduction of a daily newspaper called the Foothill Star-Tribune, for the entire region. With brief history of Temple City Times, Arcadia Tribune,Monrovia News-Post and The Duartean. Article says Arcadia Tribune made its debut on January 16, 1931, started by Frank Roush. Includes letter from the publisher.
19. Beacon Media's light shines bright in digital direction. Digital focus creates unparalleled prospects for growth. Noteworthy changes in Beacon Media print products. By Terry Miller, Arcadia Weekly, March 14, 2019.
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Newspapers
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155AF
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Arcadia (City) History (1940-1950)

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1. "The first year." Arcadia Bulletin, circa 1940. Article delineating progress in Arcadia. 2. "Arcadia has famous track -- and a lot more." Daily News, December 4, 1946. Article by Leslie Claypool describes city in a lengthy report. 3. "Controversy on location (of City Hall) raged for more tha…
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1. "The first year." Arcadia Bulletin, circa 1940. Article delineating progress in Arcadia.
2. "Arcadia has famous track -- and a lot more." Daily News, December 4, 1946. Article by Leslie Claypool describes city in a lengthy report.
3. "Controversy on location (of City Hall) raged for more than five years." Daily News Post, January 30, 1962. News photo and caption of City Hall built in 1948.
4. "One of the coldest nights in Southern California History." Los Angeles Herald Examiner, August 7, 1977. News photo and caption of 1949 weather milestone.
5. "Great years for Arcadia." Arcadia Tribune, January 1, 1948. Summary of 1947.
6. "Historic Santa Anita Tract deed delivered to County." Los Angeles Times, March 27, 1947, page 5.
7. "Something must be done." Arcadia Tribune, May 14, 1942. Article by Hal Roach describing great need for top sewer system.
8. "Chamber of Commerce group hears fine program." Arcadia Tribune, April 19, 1942. Summary of problems facing Arcadia as of April 1942.
9. "Nixon got early political start in Valley." Daily News Post, January 16, 1969. Interviews with people who remembered Nixon started career here.
10. Copy of #9.
11. "Literature on defense lines at library." Arcadia Tribune, April 2, 1942.
12. "Sewers or Cesspools." Four page fact book published by "pro" group regarding bond election of May 8, 1945.
13. Copies of programs given at Arcadia Christian Reform Church during war time. Includes program of V.E. Day Service.
14. "V .... ---" Mail
15. Speech given to the Arcadia Historical Society on July 21, 1955 on the history of Arcadia from 1936 to 1955. Given by F. Wesley Davies of the Chandler Syndicate, which purchased 1300 acres (approximately 47%) of Arcadia in 1936.
16. "Santa Anita's Flood Control Project Starts: completion of $33,000 job set before rain season." Pasadena Post, September 13, 1941. "County Plans to Strengthen Canyon Walls: work will start soon on improvements above Arcadia." Pasadena Post, August 24, 1941.
17. "Arcadia Council Slashes Tax Rate Two Cents." Pasadena Post, August 8, 1941.
18. "Developing Arcadia: Harry Chandler (with photo). Publisher of the Los Angeles Times, head of the Rancho Santa Anita developments in Arcadia. It is the Chandler group behind Arcadia's enormous building boom. And the boom is just starting." Monrovia Journal, January 4, no year given. And excerpt of a story about Elias J. Lucky Baldwin's employee Fisher, a young Black boy, who Baldwin convinced to move out west to work at his livery stable in San Francisco, after having been enslaved to a Mr. Butler.
19. Rising price of land astounds Arcadia (land near City Hall Civic Center on Huntington Drive that is occupied by a National Guard Armory), Los Angeles Times, June 12, 1986.
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Arcadia (City) History (1940-1950)
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Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel and Restaurant

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1. "Work on apartment hotel starts June 1." Arcadia Bulletin, April 21, 1941. 2. "Eaton's opened December 29, 1939." Two copies of a hand written fact sheet. 3. Eaton's menu. Photograph of early menu, which contains a good sketch of Eaton's. 4. "History of Eaton property." One page from an e…
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1. "Work on apartment hotel starts June 1." Arcadia Bulletin, April 21, 1941.
2. "Eaton's opened December 29, 1939." Two copies of a hand written fact sheet.
3. Eaton's menu. Photograph of early menu, which contains a good sketch of Eaton's.
4. "History of Eaton property." One page from an environmental impact report.
5. Map showing location of Eaton's Santa Anita in relation to points of interest at Rancho Santa Anita. Photocopy, undated.
6. Cut-off top of Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel stationery. Two copies.
7. "Charles Eaton, entrepreneur of restaurants." The Gryphon (United Pacific Insurance Company), June 1947. Original and one acid-free copy.
8. Original menu of Eaton's Steak and Chop House. Five locations, including Arcadia. Two copies.
9. Eaton's Steak and Chop House menu from Beverly Hills location. Lists Eaton's Santa Anita among other locations.
10. Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel, Key to Room 84 with key fob.
11. Pictorial annual recap shows "The end of an era." Photo and caption: Bungalows that used to be part of Eaton's Restaurant and Motel were levelled to make way for a new residential development. The restaurant is being refurbished. Arcadia Tribune, p. 1, December 26, 1974.
12. Brochure of Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel and Restaurant, undated. Two copies with turquoise covers.
13. Brochure of Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel and Restaurant, undated. Two copies with maroon covers.
14. Brochure of Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel and Restaurant, undated. Two copies with grey and green covers.
15. Postcard of Eaton's Santa Anita Restaurant, 1150 West Colorado Boulevard, Arcadia, California, undated, showing drawings of exteriors, printed with "Dining rooms, coffee house, banquet rooms, featuring Hammond organ music. Postcard of Eaton's swimming pool and people lounging by the pool, undated.
16. Double picture postcard of Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel , undated.
17. Stationery and envelope from Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel , undated.
18. Clipping For Sale California Landmark, Eaton's Restaurant and Hotel property on 7.8 acres, $2,150,000, description of property. Los Angeles Times, January 3, 1971. Orange and black brochure of Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel, a perfect motorist's hotel, c. 1944.
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Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel and Restaurant
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Arcadia (City) History (1930-1940)

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1. "Arcadia, Southern California." Copy of Arcadia City Directory, 1938. 2. Site of Santa Anita Golf Course, 1936. News photo and caption, February 22, 1967. On the reverse is an account of the development of the Golf Course. 3. Growth of Arcadia given by Ranch Santa Anita, Inc. Four pages of…
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1. "Arcadia, Southern California." Copy of Arcadia City Directory, 1938.
2. Site of Santa Anita Golf Course, 1936. News photo and caption, February 22, 1967. On the reverse is an account of the development of the Golf Course.
3. Growth of Arcadia given by Ranch Santa Anita, Inc. Four pages of news clippings, 1938.
4. "Three hundred 'extras' as film made." Arcadia Journal, September 23, 1930.
5. "Council asks for 2,000 days labor." Arcadia Journal, November 17, 1933.
6. "Santa Anita Recreation Center." Six pages by Mr. Treadwell detailing development of what is now Los Angeles County Park in Arcadia.
7. " A 'Lucky' break marks the start of success." Monrovia Newspost, February 16, 1963. Includes several photos of the 1930's.
8. News photo and clip of the Arcadia business districts, 1934.
9. "The Drive-In Market." Source unknown, 1934.
10. "Armistice Day, November 11, 1934." Arcadia Tribune supplement, September 14, 1978.
11. "Queen celebrates time of progress." Arcadia Tribune supplement, September 14, 1978.
12."Old newspaper brings back." Arcadia Tribune, September 26, 1974.
13. "PTA thrift shop does wonderful work." News clip and photos of volunteers, 1933.
14. "Mrs. Emma Hainer." News clip, 1933.
15. "Harry A. Link." News clip, 1933.
16. "Henry Seaman." News clip, 1933.
17. "Salaries of city officials for 1939." Arcadia Tribune, April 10, 1980.
18. "Summer homes in the hills of Uncle Sam." News clip, April 25, 1930. Describes the possibility of a road being put through the San Gabriels north of the city and availability of leasing summer cabin sites from the government.
19. "Post Office serves many patrons." News clip and photo of Postmaster J.V. Covell, 1934.
20. Walker's Bugle, January, 1934. Volume I, number 1. Small newspaper published by Bob and Jim Walker, owners of Walker's Bar-B-Q on Huntington Drive. Copied from the original owned by Bert Daniels, February 25, 1981.
21. "Carefree day to be staged here Sunday." Arcadia Tribune, May 20, 1937. Regarding huge barbecue held on the Rancho.
22. "Fiesta plans recall early California's joys." Los Angeles Times, May 22, 1937.
23. "Expect large crowd for natal affair." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1934.
24. Speech given to the Arcadia Historical Society on July 21, 1955 on the history of Arcadia from 1936 to 1955. Given by F. Wesley Davies of the Chandler Syndicate, which purchased 1300 acres (approximately 47%) of Arcadia in 1936.
25. Transfer of Southland Forest Service Headquarters to 10-Acre Plant in Arcadia Under Way This Week. New warehouse site on Double Drive, Arcadia, will house and service $750,000 worth of machinery and supplies including tractors, trucks, steam shovels, and other equipment. Article contains photos. Caption reads: In the Pictures: Forestry Officials John Mirch, A.J. Mueller and Clyde Thyberg, left to right in top photo, directed construction of new Arcadia plant. Some of tractors used in firefighting are shown in second scene in storage lot at Arcadia. Mechanical shops. Lower photo, for servicing equipment used out of new headquarters. Pasadena Star News, July 3, 1939.
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Arcadia (City) History (1930-1940)
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117AF
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Selmer Collection

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Folder 1 Contents: Along Arboretum Paths. Los Angeles State and County Arboretum, 301 N. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006. Published by California Arboretum Foundation, Inc. 1984. Photography by Francis Ching and Earl Ross. Contains photos of the historical section, including the Queen Anne Cottag…
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Folder 1 Contents:
Along Arboretum Paths. Los Angeles State and County Arboretum, 301 N. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006. Published by California Arboretum Foundation, Inc. 1984. Photography by Francis Ching and Earl Ross. Contains photos of the historical section, including the Queen Anne Cottage, Coach Barn, Santa Anita Depot, and Hugo Reid Adobe, photos of the grounds and flowers, and a map.
Arcadia California Community of Homes Commissioner’s Handbook. July 1985.
Arcadia California Fact Book and Buyers Guide Published by Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, also known as Arcadia Business Directory. For the following years: 1975, Diamond Jubilee 1903-1978, 1983-1984, 1985-1986, 1987-1988, 1989-1990, 1996-1997.
Arcadia Stage presents Thoroughly Modern Millie, a Musical. March 17, 2016. March 18, 2016. March 19, 2016. Folder 2 Contents:
One Hundred Years of Arcadia. Published by Core Media Group, Inc. 2003 for Arcadia’s centennial. Includes history and timeline.
Santa Anita Park Golden Anniversary Yearbook. 50 years. 1934-1935 through 1984-1985.
Santa Anita Rancho Anoakia Breeding Farm, Private Catalog 1916. Collection of imported Purebred, and Homebred, Registered Thoroughbred, Arabian, and Percheron horses; Jacks and Jennets; Berkshire and Poland-China Swine; Holstein-Friesien Cattle. Proprietor Anita M. Baldwin. Black cover with red text on the front, Maltese cross logo.
This is Arcadia. Published by League of Women Voters of Arcadia and the City of Arcadia. January 1973.
This is Arcadia. Published by League of Women Voters of Arcadia and the City of Arcadia. January 1980.
Views of Arcadia 1990 Calendar. Artwork by Arcadia High School art students.
Views of Arcadia 1999 Calendar. Artwork by Arcadia High School art students in the Visual Arts Department.
Wine Tasting at Anoakia, Friday, September 26, 1986. With a history and description of Anoakia Mansion. Sponsored by Friends of the Arcadia Public Library and Arcadia Library Board of Trustees. Invitation included. Anoakia Mansion, 758 Anoakia Lane, Arcadia.
Views of Arcadia 2003 Calendar. Artwork by Arcadia High School art students.
Painted bookmarks by Rosemary Reuter in envelope. Folder 3 Contents: various publications
100 Years Arcadia Centennial anniversary 1903-2003
History of Officials-City of Arcadia-1903-2003
Story of Santa Anita: The great race place by B.K. Beckwith
By Gads! This is paradise: the story of Arcadia, California by Richard E. Miller
The Romance of Rancho Santa Anita. Published by Rancho Santa Anita Inc.
Historic Santa Anita: The Development of the Land. Printed by California Arboretum Foundation
Rancho Santa Anita: The story of the Arboretum. By Susanna Bryant Dakin, Summer 1956.
Arcadia: Snapshots of History by Arcadia Centennial Historical Committee. 2003.
Arboretum Album by Sandy Snider
Elias Jackson “Lucky” Baldwin: California Visionary by Sandra Lee Snider (signed by author) Folder "Santa Anita Park" Contents:
1. Letter to Santa Anita Companies Shareholders, December 15, 1984
Letter to Santa Anita Companies Shareholders, December 1997
General admission ticket to Santa Anita Park, 1976-1977
Club house admission ticket to Santa Anita Park, 1979-1980
Santa Anita Park Season Complimentary Club House Shareholder Pass: 1983-84 Season 1984 Season - 50th anniversary of the track 1986-87 Season 1988-89 Season 1990-91 Season 1991-92 Season 1992-93 Season 1993-94 Season 1994-95 Season 1995-96 Season 1997-98 Season
Pocket calendars Santa Anita Park racing seasons 1984-1985, 1987-1988, 1988-1989, 1997-1998.
2..Reproduction of Los Angeles Turf Club Official Program Santa Anita Park First Day, Friday, December 25, 1936, Price 15 cents. Middle section is the wine menu from The Derby Restaurant from February 1978.
Official Program Western Harness Racing Association, Santa Anita Park, May 24, 1950, 25 cents.
The King of Sports, a booklet compliments of Santa Anita the Great Race Place. Includes history of Santa Anita Park, general race information and glossary. Undated.
Books: The Longden Legend Santa Anita Edition by B.K. Beckwith, 1976. Seabiscuit: the saga of a great champion by B.K. Beckwith, 1940. Auction book 1947 Complete Dispersal of the Louis B. Mayer Racing Stable to be sold at public auction at Santa Anita Race Track, February 27, 1947.
Santa Anita “The Great Race Place” bumper sticker
The Official Architect of Arcadia Flip Book-Creat your own vision for Arcadia. Caruso mall project (never built). Folder “Maps & Misc.” Contents:
1.1993 map of Arcadia by Gourmet Graphic
2.Assorted maps-Maps of Arcadia by Arcadia Chamber of Commerce: 1968, date unknown,1903-1978 Diamond Jubilee,1979-1980, 1984.
3.Map of Southern California’s Golden Coast and Sunshine Empire, RTD Self Guided Tours showing Queen Anne Cottage (public transit, bus lines by Southern California Rapid Transit District). Automobile Club of Southern California map of Pasadena and Vicinity, no date.
4.Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte High School award of the school letter in class “A Track-Champions” 1953 to Stephen Black.
5.Arcadia County Park to be improved by $50,000; colorful history reported by Mrs. David Unruh, niece of “Lucky” Baldwin’s manager, Hiram A. Unruh (in photo). Arcadia Tribune and News, March 23, 1950.
6.Los Angeles State and County Arboretum Move Locations, contains titles and photos from movies filmed at the Arboretum from 1936 to 1984. Duplicate, have a copy in vertical files. Los Angeles State and Co. Arboretum brochure. No Date, 301 N. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, CA Phone number Hillcrest 6-8251. No admission charge.
7.Arcadia, Then and Now: a history of our community. Written by Julie Chacey, Kathie Geary, Sandi McGrath, 2001, with thanks to Sandy Snider, Historian and Lucille Boots, former third grade teacher.
8.Our past, present and future: papers to merge into daily. Arcadia Tribune, Sunday, July 26, 1992. Beginning today, the Foothill Intercity Newspapers will cease to exist. However the communities of Arcadia, Temple City, Monrovia and Duarte will be served with the introduction of a daily newspaper for the entire region. On Tuesday, the Foothill Star-Tribune will premiere. Gives history of Temple City Times, Monrovia News-Post, Arcadia Tribune, The Duartean. Includes photos of the Monrovia Planet. Duplicate. Have a copy in vertical files.
9.Arcadia City Charter, 1968. Arcadia City newsletter September 1978, Arcadia Newsletter March 2003, A Day in the City with Jack Smith “The Greens of Arcady from Westways, March 1968, Chain of Title from the King of Spain to City of Arcadia (copy of original chain of title presented to City of Arcadia and Mayor C. Loree Russell by Title Insurance and Trust Company, September 12, 1949. Compliment of Arcadia Public Library in celebration of its 50th year).
10.Democratic National Convention ticket, July 1960. Cask ‘n Cleaver Restaurant 251 N. Santa Anita Avenue, voucher for Prime Rib Dinner. Business card “Wiley’s Santa Anita Liquors” George B. Wiley. 1011 N. Santa Anita Avenue. Phone number Hillcrest7-7976. Hinshaw’s credit card issued to Anne S. Joseph. Pacific Electric Railway Co. 1938-1939 pass. Arcadia Public Library Board membership card issued to Doris Selmer. Santa Anita Beverages dry ginger ale label. Napa Rock Mineral Water Co. Oakland, California. Arcadia Diamond Jubilee 1903-1978 logo. American History through Song featuring Ed Lojeski at Church of the Good Shepherd, 400 W. Duarte Rd, May 18, 2003. Rosemary Reuter memorial service program, April 23, 1924-March 20, 2015. Mavis Dumbacher memorial photograph, October 15, 1915-February 13, 2016. Photograph “Night View from Mt. Wilson, Calif.” By J.O. Hickox. Red Photo Album “Arcadia Vol. 2” (as labeled by Selmer)-Contents:
On inside cover of photo album is a button “Arcadia Diamond Jubilee 1903-1918.” 1-1/4” white button.
Santa Fe Railway Magazine advertisement 1904 – The California Limited to Chicago runs through Baldwin’s Ranch.
Pacific Electric Rail Service Time Table Arcadia-Monrovia-Azusa-Glendora Line/Sierra Madre Line. June 1, 1943. Pacific Electric Rail and Motor Coach Time Table Arcadia-Monrovia-Azusa-Glendora Line/Sierra Madre Line. January 24, 1949.
Color newspaper clipping showing some of Edna Lenz and Justine Wishek paintings
Photographs of Anoakia Mansion, c. 1970s. Exterior, interior, carport, “garage,” chandelier, fireplace, E. J. Baldwin’s Wines and Brandies Santa Anita Vineyard barrel, grounds, statues, fountain in the pond. Folder "Anoakia, Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin, Stationery" Contents:
1.Anoakia miscellaneous collection
2.Book: Tahoe’s Gilded Age 1890-1917 a Photographic Portfolio by Jim Bell. Copy of photograph of Baldwin Family, no date. Copy made October 1976. Lucky Baldwin Statue Dedication “A Dawn in the West” April 16, 2013 at Rev. Monsignor Gerald M. O’Keeffe Rose Garden, corner of Holly Avenue and Huntington Drive. . Blank photo greeting card of Baldwin Estate-Lake Tahoe, CA. by John & Naomi Brazier, Stockton, CA. List/description of Baldwin Playing Cards (playing cards are not included ) Tombstone Epitaph the Historical Monthly Journal of the Old West, September 1981. From Tombstone, Cochise County, Arizona. Main story is “Wonder Man of the West: Lucky Baldwin: daring and self-confident, he was an empire builder by Freyda Sullivan . E.J. “Lucky” Baldwin. People called him land-poor-scoffed at his regal buying of California real estate….” With an illustration of Elias J. Baldwin and caption, “By gad, I’m not licked yet.” Adventures in Business July 23, 1943. Published at Knott’s Berry Place, Buena Park, California. Tallac Historic Site, a booklet by Bob Burke and Ken McKowen, 1983. Photograph of Tallac Hotel by R.J. Waters in the Lake Tahoe Series.
3.Invitations, Programs, Stationery Notecard by Arcadia Historical Society-Santa Anita Depot artwork by Shirley Forden Blank greeting cards by the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum-watercolors by Geneva Lawrence. Notecards ”Notes from Arcadia” (new in package) for the benefit of AFS Arcadia Chapter, by Anne Mae Noble. Stationery pad “Arcadia.” Other misc. invitations, programs, stationery Hardcover books:
Pot Luck: Episodes in the Life of W. Parker Lyon by Ed Ainsworth, 1940
Lucky Baldwin: the Story of an Unconventional Success by C.B. Glasscock, 1933 Oversized (did not fit in folders):
Great Scenics Santa Anita Park, Folio II (14.5” x 10”)
Santa Anita 1990-91 Calendar “The Colors of Racing”
Framed photograph Arcadia Public Library Board of Trustees 1998-2006: John Fung, Jerry Selmer, Meredith Brucker, Betty Rochefort, Marsha Burkhalter Miscellaneous objects:
Circular yellow antenna topper with red lettering displaying Taco Lita since 1967, ca. 2 1/4" x 1". Red old-fashioned fire hat-shaped antenna topper with black lettering displaying Arcadia Fire Department, 2 1/2" x 1 1/16" x 1 1/4".
Plastic key chain. Front says: Celebrating Arcadia's centennial, 1903-2003. 100 years: a time for pride, a time for celebration. Back side lists important telephone numbers for the city of Arcadia. 2 7/8" x 1 7/8".
Track and field medals (3) for Arcadia Civitan Games, 2002. Gold-toned, round, 1 15/16" diameter. Hanging from white ribbon with pin on back.
AYSO pins: AYSO Region 2: Arcadia, Monrovia, Sierra Madre, Duarte. (2) Gold lettering on red background. Pictures stylized head of peacock in blue and five black and white soccer balls. 1 1/16" x 15/16". Pin: Holiday Indoor Soccer Tournament, AYSO Region 2. Gold lettering on yellow background. Pictures red and white soccer ball and sprig of holly. 1" x 15/16". Pin: AYSO Freeway Jam, West San Gabriel Valley, Area C. Gold, black and red lettering on red, white and green background.Depicts green hills, a white and black soccer ball and four white stars. Circular, 1" diameter.
Various pins Celebrating Arcadia's centennial,1903-2003 (2).Blue lettering on beige background. Includes stylized peacock on green and blue background. Rectangular 1 1/2" x 7/8" Arcadia, California, Community of Homes. (4) Red and gold lettering on white background. Features stylized seal with 2 blue peacocks. Shield-shaped, 1" x 1 1/16" Arcadia centennial, 1903-2003, chamber - 1934. Gold lettering on white and red background. Pictures stylized jockey on horse in front of peacock tail. Circular, 7/8" diameter Re-elect John Wuo, Arcadia City Council. Blue and red lettering on white background. Includes stylized peacock in blue and red. Framed in gold. Rectangular, 7/8" x 1 3/16" Arcadia Tournament of Roses 1986. Red and gold lettering on white background. Pictures old-fashioned buggy and red rose. Rectangular, 9/16" x 1 1/16" Winter Wonderland, Arcadia Tournament of Roses '96. Gold lettering on blue and white background. Pictures girl in horse-drawn sleigh and red rose. Circular, 1 1/16" diameter Friends of the Arcadia Public Library. (2) Black lettering on gold background. Includes stylized peacock. Circular, 1" diameter.
Supreme Dairy Farms bottle cap, plastic, circular, 1 5/8" diameter.
Paperweight. (2) City of Arcadia, Community of Homes centennial, 1903-2003. Gold-toned. Includes city's seal. Circular, 2 15/16" diameter with felt backing.
Paperweight. On face: City of Arcadia, Community of Homes, incorporated - 1903. On sides: Re-elect Kovacic to Council. From Gary & Barb. Thank You for Your Help! April 9, 2002. White lettering on black hard plastic. Felt circles at bottom four corners. 3" x 3"
Curved clear glass commemorative: Arcadia centennial 1903-2003. White lettering. Includes depiction of Queen Anne Cottage. 3 15/16" x 5 9/16"
Vinyl record duster. Arcadia Music Mart, Records - Sheet Music - Instruments, Arcadia, Calif. Black lettering on yellow metallic disc attached to fuzzy gray fabric. Includes photo of Bing Crosby's face, his signature, and says Decca Records. Circular, 3 7/16" diameter.
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Personal collections
Selmer Collection
Selmer, Doris
Selmer, Jerry
Physical Description
12.5 x 11 x 15.5 inch pale blue box
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 138
Shelf Number
H29
Item ID
509AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Hugo Reid Adobe (see also Baldwin Adobe)

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Contents
1. "Historic adobe gives up its secrets." Independent Star News, July 28, 1957. 2. "The house of the Scotch paisano." Lasca Leaves, January 1, 1958. 3. "Hugo Reid Adobe." Lasca Leaves, Spring 1959. 4. "Archaeological excavations in the patio." Lasca Leaves, Summer 1959. 5. "Historical research…
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1. "Historic adobe gives up its secrets." Independent Star News, July 28, 1957.
2. "The house of the Scotch paisano." Lasca Leaves, January 1, 1958.
3. "Hugo Reid Adobe." Lasca Leaves, Spring 1959.
4. "Archaeological excavations in the patio." Lasca Leaves, Summer 1959.
5. "Historical research pertaining to ..." Lasca Leaves, Winter 1959. Two copies.
6. "Furnishing plan for the Hugo Reid Adobe." Los Angeles County Museum study, January 1960, 14 pages.
7. "The restorations at Rancho Santa Anita." Lasca Leaves, Winter 1961.
8. "The furnishings of the Hugo Reid Adobe." Lasca Leaves, Spring 1961.
9. "Historic objects from Hugo Reid Adobe." Lasca Leaves, Summer 1961.
10. "Restoration: Hugo Reid Adobe - Lucky Baldwin Coach House." Undated paper by O. Johnson.
11. Arcadia News Post, June 1, 1968. Photos and captions of Hugo Reid Adobe interior.
12. "Hugo Reid Adobe." By Reed and Kindig, November 5, 1987, two pages.
13. "Step in Adobe." Los Angeles Times, January 21, 1969 with photos.
14. "Youngsters digging for Adobe history." Los Angeles Times, August 4, 1969, Part II.
15. "Plaque marks Rancho fete: Santa Anita's 100th anniversary observed at simple ceremony." Los Angeles Times, April 20, 1941.
16. "Hugo Reid Adobe restores." Highlander-Pacesetter, July 13, 1983, page 5.
17. "The house of the Scotch paisano." Typewritten copy, same as #2 of this folder, August 15, 1957.
18. The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America Directory of Museum Houses 1961/62 listing Hugo Reid Adobe.
19. Program for the "Dedication of the Hugo Reid Adobe." May 5, 1961. Gift from the Pasadena Public Library.
20. "Old Hugo Reid Adobe regaining past glory" with photo by Bob Sherlock. Los Angeles Times, n.d., circa 1958/1959.
21. Three newspaper photos with captions of workers restoring the Hugo Reid Adobe. Pasadena Star News, November 28, 1958.
22. "Top historical finds made in restoring Reid home." no citation, circa 1958/1959.
23. "Historians hope Reid excavations can add to early California lore." Los Angeles Times, February 2, 1958.
24. "Colonial Dames take on a job" by Ed Ainsworth. Furnishings for the restored Hugo Reid Adobe will be collected by the Colonial Dames. Los Angeles Times, March 25, 1960.
25. "The house of the Scotch paisano: archaeological investigations at the Hugo Reid Adobe." By William J. Wallace, Roger J. Desautels, George Kritzman, August 12, 1957. Gift of Pasadena City College, June 14, 2006.
26. "Heritage" circa 1961. A film about the Hugo Reid Adobe restoration. Narrated by Brian Keith. DVD is in black media box in history room.
27. Graphics from the Archaeological Investigation at the Hugo Reid Adobe: Reference Use Only. State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation, Photographic Archives on 2 DVDs. Both DVDs are in the Arcadia History Room Media Box (black) and contain digital images/digital photographs in JPG and TIFF. Cover letter, signed usage contracts/licensing agreements, and inventory of file names (paper clipped together here). Photographic record of the archaeological investigations at the Hugo Reid Adobe, Arcadia, California, submitted September 15, 1958 by E. Taylor & Wallace.
28. Hugo Reid Adobe floor plan before excavation. No date.
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Hugo Reid Adobe (see also Baldwin Adobe)
Item ID
131AF
Collection
Subject Files
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