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1. "Making charts of air currents." Arcadia Journal, June 21, 1919.

2. "Mercury Flights Through Cloudland (1917)." Advertising brochure for sightseeing flights. One of the attractions was the Balloon School. Copied from the original owned by Sid Platford.

3. "Veteran recalls balloon field." Arcadia Tribune, July 1, 1976, page 1.

4. "Observation balloons ruled air." Arcadia Tribune, August 16, 1973.

5. " 'Eyes of Army' look back." Los Angeles Times, September 30, 1966, Part II, page 1.

6. "Veteran balloon pilots." Arcadia News-Post, September 29, 1966.

7. Goddard correspondence, March 22, 1965

8. "Gasbaggers reunion." Arcadia Tribune, October 2, 1966.

9. "Eyes trained at Arcadia." Branding Iron, December 1962, reprint.

10. "Eyes trained at Arcadia," by J.H. Richardson, in manuscript form.

11. "Ross field wrecking rushed." Copies from Alton Green scrapbook.

12. Balloon School personal account. 5 typed sheet.

13. "C-2 is expected." Arcadia Journal, September 23, 1922.

14. "History of Fort Omaha Balloon School. Copies from Omaha newspaper.

15. "Show Ross Field return secured by Hoeppel." Arcadia Tribune, June 2, 1963.

16. "Balloon corps veterans plan." Arcadia Tribune, September 18, 1966.

17. "Earlier days in Los Angeles, about Woodrow Wilson, carrier pigeon." News clip, April 7, 1974.

18. Corps member Cathcart's letter. June 30, 1964.

19. "Earlier days in Los Angeles, about first all night observation trip." June 1969.

20. Photos showing buildings, hospital, and balloons in the air. Arcadian Observer, December 21, 1918, page 19, 31, 60.

21. "Panorama of our new school." Arcadian Observer, August 3, 1918.

22. "The U.S. Army Balloon School." Arcadian Observer, September 1918, supplement.

23. "Swimming pool and clubhouse." Arcadian Observer, September 1918, supplement.

24. Correspondence from Akron-Summit County Public Library. Letter in reply to Balloon School information request, June 5, 1978.

25. Correspondence from the Department of the Army. Letter in reply to Balloon School information request, June 13, 1978.

26. Correspondence between Donald G. Cathcart and the City of Arcadia, 1964.

27. Completion Report Number 1 covering construction of Army Balloon School, October 1, 1918. 40 pages. Purchased from National Archives in 1978.

28. "Arcadia man recalls ballooning days." (Rudolph C. Shosted) Monrovia Journal, April 11, 1974. (Also in Arcadia Tribune, April 11, 1974, p. A2)

29. "Colonel W.N. Hensley, Jr., commanding." Arcadian Observer, September 1918, page 3.

30. "Airships tracked enemy from Arcadia balloon base." Arcadia Tribune, January 26, 1978.

31. Copies of photos with designation of various sections of base.

32. "Major Max Fleischman." Arcadian Observer, October 5, 1918.

33. "The Arcadia Balloon School, 1918." Western States Jewish Historical Quarterly, October 1980. Photo with lengthy caption.

34. "Ross Field does fadeout." Los Angeles Times, November 15, 1933, Part I , page 6.

35. "Close blind pig at once!" Hensley blind pigs is slang for speak easy or illegal operation, and referred to a need to clean them up if Balloon School is to be here. Arcadia Journal, June 8, 1918.

36. "Arcadia will be aircraft center." Arcadia Journal, September 28, 1918.

37. Correspondence regarding archival holdings on Balloon School in National Archives, June 16, 1978.

38. The first all night observation trip.

39. "Au revoir Col. Hensley." Arcadian Observer, September 1918, page 6.

40. Recollection of Mr. John Milton Huston, stationed here at 21.

41. "The post band." Arcadia Observer, November 9, 1918, page 6.

42. "Balloons re-enter the wars." News clip, October 7, 1951, possibly from an Omaha publication.

43. "Airborne 'elephants' once inhabited Arcadia's skies." Fedco Reporter, May 1988, by J.D. Carroll.

44. "Observer." Arcadian Observer, September 1918, page 19.

45. "New commander in charge of Arcadia." Arcadian Observer, January 4, 1919, page 8.

46. "First American Balloon Officer to die in action." (Lt. Cleo J. Ross) Arcadian Observer, November 2, 1918, page 27.

47. "Two balloon men killed by bomb." Arcadia Journal, September 28, 1918.

48. "Balloon School awaits on order." Arcadia Journal, March 30, 1918.

49. Sample of letterhead stationery from Balloon School.

50. "L.A. Scene - The City then and now." Balloon School/Arcadia County Park. Los Angeles Times, December 20, 1993, page B3.

51. "Officers to have a camp at Arcadia." Temple Times, June 26, 1924.

52. "Pioneer 'Birdman' recalls balloon exploits in Pasadena area." Arcadia man won fame in flying dirigible. Pasadena Star News, March 16, 1952.

53. "Ross Field use known June 1." News clip, May 8, 1929.

54. " Ross Field bill voted by houses." News clip, March 4, 1933.

55. "Ross Field Parks Project near vote by County leaders." Pasadena Star News, May 14, 1933.

56. "Ross Field purchase is urged on Council." News clip, May 18, 1933.

57. "Ross Field planned to become new park as County gets deed." News clip, August 1, 1935.

58. "Ross Field betterment approved." News clip, August 2, 1935.

59. "Ross Field to harbor zeppelin and Ross Field hangar leased as zeppelin assembling center." News clip, no date.

60. "Air planes gather at Ross Field for zeppelin activities." News clip, May 22, 1929. "Pilots will be trained at Ross." News clip, May 22, 1929. "Light tests on way at Ross site." News clip, May 18, 1929.

61. "U.S. returns Ross Field as sports center." News clip, June 11, 1935.

62. "Army School Ross Field Project." News clip, June 24, 1930.

63. "Park agreed at balloon field site." News clip, July 3, 1935.

64. "$55,655 price decision near on Ross Field." News clip, May 17, 1933. "Senate passes Arcadia Bill." Los Angeles Times, 1933.

65. "Set date for zeppelin to take air." News clip, May 28, 1929.

66. "Dirigible's keel laid at Ross." News clip, May 20, 1929.

67. "Group backs Ross Field measure." News clip, January 24, 1933.

68. "Senate passes balloon camp land transfer." News clip, February 10, 1933.

69. 1996 Heritage Calendar by Chino Valley Bank. Includes photos of U.S. Army Balloon Corp station.

70. "Today and yesterday of the Arcadia Balloon School Field." Pasadena Star News, July 4, 1931.

71. Copies of photos of Ray Walters, stationed at the Balloon School. Photo and article regarding the first annual picnic, June 1938.

72. Copy of photo #186.

73. "Army's biggest balloon school coming here." Los Angeles Times, March 13, 1916, Part II, page 1.

74. First draft chapter on Ross Field, by Arcadia resident John Irwin.

75. "Balloon Work Conditions Better, Y.M.C.A. Outpost is Established at Stocker Field, Officers Will Play Ball Tonight at Balloon Camp." Pasadena Star News, July 18, 1918.

76. World War I Heroes Remembered : Cleo J. Ross. Written by Ken Hudnut. (Internet article)

77. California Aviation History : The Army Balloon School, Ross Field, Arcadia, California, by Richard DesChenes. From the California State Military Department, California Military Museum. http:www.militarymuseum.org/BalloonSch.html

78. "Pasadena Public Library does bit for soldiers." Collection of books is provided for the military camp of the Seventh California regiment of guardsmen at Arcadia. Pasadena Star News, May 19, 1917, p. 13.

79. Overseas Army nurse, Grace Thompson, has been assigned to the post hospital at the United States Army Balloon School at Arcadia. Pasadena Star News, May 21, 1919, p. 11

80. "Heads For Camp in City." Thirty officers arrive from Fort Dodge, Iowa to take balloon duty in Arcadia. Many live in Arcadia. Lieutenant Colonel W.N. Hensley will host a dinner for his staff at Hotel Huntington. Pasadena Star News, Monday April 1, 1918.

81. "Tents Erected at Balloon Campsite." Seven tents for thirty men from the United States Army signal corps have been erected on the site of the new balloon station on the Baldwin Ranch in Arcadia. Pasadena Star News, April 4, 1918.

82. "May Give Up Camp Plans." Rumors from Washington say balloon station is not needed, decision will come soon, war department to meet with Los Angeles representatives. Pasadena Star News, April 9, 1918.

83. "Sale of Ross Field is Vetoed." War Department's wire stops sale of Ross Field to any private individual or municipality, government will reserve tract for other training. Pasadena Star News, April 13, 1927.

84. "Fire Plan Revision is Foresters' Job." Forest guards, patrolmen and registrars to complete training at Ross Field in Arcadia before fire season begins. Pasadena Star News clipping April 24, 1929.

85. "Forest fire work to be given trial. Rangers to carry out training program." The annual forest rangers' training school will be in session for two days at Ross Field, Arcadia. Pasadena Star News clipping, April 30, 1929.

86. Gallery Guide to Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum Exhibit, November 2005-January 2006. Exhibit called "War Department, Department of Military Aeronautics, Army Balloon School." Contains history of Balloon School.

87. Named "Ross Field" for Lieutenant Cleo J. Ross, killed in France. The Atlanta Constitution, May 23, 1919.

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Balloon School

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1. Letter from Library of California Board President James R. Dawe to Mayor Gary Kovacic confirming the Library's application to join the Library of California. February 15, 2001. Also certificate certifying Arcadia Public Library a charter member in the Arroyo Seco Library Network. November 10, 2000.

2. Arcadia Public Library Evaluation of Library Operations: Preliminary Report; Findings and Recommendations. Prepared by Peggy Newgarden, consultant hired to evaluate staffing issues at the Library. May 2001. (2 copies)

3. Memorandum from Peggy Newgarden, Consultant, to Arcadia Public Library Community Forum Planning Committee regarding Community Forum Notes. January 31, 2001. (2 copies)

4. Report from Peggy Newgarden, Consultant, to Library Board of Trustees regarding Library Operations Review - Study Session #2. November 13, 2000. (2 copies)

5. Arcadia Public Library brochure listing services, c.2002. (2 copies)

6. Arcadia Public Library: Your Data Detective Agency. Arcadia Water bill insert that gives information on the new Teen Center and how Arcadia Public Library is your best resource for information. April 2002.

7. "Firm to study Arcadia Library services." City has hired an outside consultant to make recommendations on possible upgrading of services, including the possibility of opening on Sunday. Arcadia Weekly, Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2000.

8. Invitation to the Vanlandingham Garden dedication at the library on Sunday, November 4, 2001.

9. Arcadia Public Library Strategic Plan, September 20, 2001. (2 copies)

10. InfoPeople Web site for Arcadia Public Library. September 1, 2000. 1 computer disc and paper copy.

11. "California Stories, Reading the Grapes of Wrath." Flyer on the showing of the film "Grapes of Wrath" and the program presented at the Arcadia Public Library by Dr. Robert Morsberger, noted film and Steinbeck scholar. Sponsored by the California Council for the Humanities, the California Center for the Book, and the California State Library during the month of October, 2002.

12. Arcadia Public Library Catalog. Brochure explaining how to use the library's card catalog. October 2001 (2 copies)

13. Arcadia Public Library Guide to Materials and Services. New brochure. December 2002. (2 copies)

14. "Presenting iBistro Your New Electronic Library!" Brochure explaining how to use the new online catalog. December 2002. (2 copies)

15. Bookmark announcing the new iBistro electronic catalog. December 2002. (2 copies)

16. Announcement on the library homepage: "Arcadia Public Library to Introduce New Electronic Library." iBistro available to the public on December 17, 2002.

17. New 2003 library card in two shades of lavender with the stylized peacock on right hand side. (One regular size card and one smaller card to use on a key chain.)

18. List of books reviewed by Gloria Horstman on January 23, 2003 at the Book Review program held at the library.

19. Arcadia Public Library Guide to Materials and Services. Revised Brochure. September 2003 (2 copies)

20. Arcadia Library's exhibit shows off accomplishments of city founder's daughter Anita Baldwin. Display of 1927 bust of Anita Baldwin, photographs of her, examples of her musical scores, poetry and a cookbook "The Pantophagist." Sunday Star, page 1, September 21, 2003.

21. Color photocopy of California Senate Resolution No. 611 dated 6th day of April 2003 presented by the Honorable Bob Margett in recognition of Arcadia Public Library, California Library Week, April 6 through April 12, 2003. Original resolution framed in July 2005 and is currently hanging in front hallway.

22. Information on the Arcadia Public Library memorial plaques with color photocopies of each for Joan Hallett, Dr. William B. Kaplan, Rob Mellin and James Whitney. Also on Cay Mortenson for the Cay Mortenson Auditorium and Jesse Vanlandingham for the Vanlandingham Memorial Garden. (Six items) October 2003. Note: the memorial tree for Rob Mellin fell during the windstorm in 2011.

23. Arcadia Public Library Landscaping, Tree and Shrub Project. October, 2003. Identification photos in catalog taken by Tim Whittome, Librarian. Copy also at Arcadia City Section, R 635.976 A.

24. Bookmark "Win, Place or Show @ your library" with information on back about the Seabiscuit: an American Icon exhibit at the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum. October 2003.

25. " Facts about the Arcadia Public Library" information sheet. Statistics from July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2002 and July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003. Taken from the Arcadia Public Library annual reports.

26.A. History of the Arcadia Public Library. Covers 1913-2004. Includes historical photographs of the library. Written by staff librarian Yvonne Ng in June 2004. B. History of the Arcadia Public Library, covers 1913-Revised on February 27, 2019 to include April 2018 computer lab renovations.

27. Facts about the Arcadia Public Library, statistics from July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004. Statistics on this page include annual number of visitors, circulation numbers, reference questions answered, Summer Reading Program participants, and volumes.

28. READ campaign 2005 featuring Library Board members. Top from L to R: Jerry Selmer, Betty Rochefort, John Fung. Front from L to R: Peter Ulrich, Marsha Burkhalter.

29. Invitation to the 85th birthday of the Arcadia Public Library on Thursday, June 16, 2005, where the digital version of the book "Arcadia: Where Ranch and City Meet" will be unveiled. Program for the 85th birthday celebration of the Arcadia Public Library. See Item 33 for digital copy of the book Arcadia: Where Ranch and City Meet by Sandy Snider and Pat McAdam.

30. "Citizen of the Month" award from the City of Arcadia Mayor Gary Kovacic presented to The Youth Volunteers of the Arcadia Public Library. January 18, 2005.

31. "Citizen of the Month" award from the City of Arcadia Mayor Gary Kovacic presented to the Arcadia Public Library English as a Second Language Tutoring Program. November 16, 2004.

32. Facts about the Arcadia Public Library, statistics from July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005. Statistics on this page include annual number of visitors, circulation numbers, reference questions answered, Summer Reading Program participants, and volumes.

33. Digital version of the book Arcadia: Where Ranch and City Meet by Sandy Snider and Pat McAdam. The book was converted to PDF and saved on a CD-R in the black "Arcadia History Room Media Box." Digital version was unveiled Thursday, June 16, 2005 at the Arcadia Public Library 85th anniversary. See also Item 29.

34. Invitation to celebration of the 30th anniversary of the dedication of the Children's Room in honor of Captain Jerry Broadwell on Thursday, March 30, 2006.

35. Jerry Broadwell Children's Room--30th Anniversary Celebration. One sheet history of the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room, including its construction and relationship with the Arcadia Fire Department.

36. Facts about the Arcadia Public Library, statistics from July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006. Statistics on this page include annual number of visitors, circulation numbers, reference questions answered, Summer Reading Program participants, and volumes.

37. Arcadia Public Library Strategic Plan, Update 2006

38. Facts about the Arcadia Public Library, statistics from July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008. Statistics on this page include annual number of visitors, circulation numbers, reference questions answered, Summer Reading Program participants, and volumes.

39.A) Literacy champion: jockey is latest READ icon. Jockey Aaron Gryder is the latest poster boy for the READ posters at the Arcadia Public Library. Photograph of the unveiling at Santa Anita Park Racetrack and of the poster. The Weekly Star (supplement to the Pasadena Star News), January 10, 2008. B) Arcadia Public Library READ [poster of] Jockey Aaron Gryder and Capt. Sparrow [at] Santa Anita Park. 2008.

40. Image files from the "Lucky Baldwin" READ poster photo shoot. Featuring library volunteer John Reuter dressed as city founder Lucky Baldwin, at the Arboretum, in front of the Queen Anne Cottage on October 2, 2006. In JPEG image format on CD-R. Stored in the black Arcadia History Room Media Box of disks, labeled "Terry Miller Disk 7."

41. Arcadia Public Library "Guide to Materials and Services" pamphlet. Circa 2002-2003.

42. Facts about the Arcadia Public Library, statistics from July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009. Statistics on this page include annual number of visitors, circulation numbers, reference questions answered, Summer Reading Program participants, volumes, staff, and names of library board members.

43. Facts about the Arcadia Public Library, statistics from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010. Statistics include annual number of visitors, circulation numbers, reference questions answered, Summer Reading Program participants, volumes, staff, and names of library board members.

44. Barks and Books Program, slideshow c. 2008. In .mov format on CD-R in Arcadia History Room black media box.

45. A) Library policies. "Your Right to Privacy" and the "USA Patriot Act" June 16, 2005. B) Circulation Services, July 1, 2005. C) Resolution No. 6463 establishing fines and fees for Library Services, effective June 1, 2005.

46. Information regarding the Library Tile Wall, a public art project installed 2005, recollections by Linda Garcia (city hall employee).

47. History of technology at Arcadia Public Library, from 1998 through 2005, by Cathi Wiggins. Includes a note about technology at the Gilb Museum beginning in 2004 with two computer stations.

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Library (2000-2009)

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1. Nixon advocate. Arcadia Bulletin. October 13, 1946.

2. 200 democrats form. Arcadia Bulletin October 17, 1946.

3. Committee predicting election/ news clip, n.d.

4. A new chapter begins. Arcadia Tribune November 7, 1946

5. Nixon leaving for Washington. Arcadia Tribune November 14, 1946

6. Congressman Nixon sets stage. Arcadia Tribune, n.d.

7. Nixon leaves for Washington. Arcadia Tribune December 1, 1946.

8. Nixon appointed to two house committees. Arcadia Tribune January 26, 1947

9. Nixon's record hailed. Arcadia Tribune June 5, 1947

10. Nixon to sail for Europe. Arcadia Tribune August 3, 1947

11. Congressman Nixon off for Europe. Arcadia Tribune August 28, 1947

12. Nixon bill would inject. Arcadia Tribune clippings for May 6, 1948 and September 16, 1948.

13. Communist party launches attack. Arcadia Tribune May 13, 1948

14. Nixon reviews presidential. Arcadia Tribune May 27, 1948

15. Arcadia voters cast. Arcadia Tribune May 30, 1948

16. Primary voters asked. Arcadia Tribune May 27, 1948

17. Nixon address to keynote. Arcadia Tribune October 10, 1948

18. Both nominations won by. Arcadia Tribune June 3, 1948

19. Nixon to talk. Arcadia Tribune April 21, 1949

20. Under the capitol dome. Arcadia Tribune April 21, 1949

21. Nixon sponsors bill in house for new Arcadia post office. news clip January 13, 1949

22. Nixon talks to full house. Arcadia Tribune April 24, 1949

23. Rep. Nixon opens senate campaign. news clip September 18, 1950

24. Meet the Nixons. Arcadia Bulletin news article by Adele Rogers St. Johns, October 2, 1950

25. Nixon makes whirlwind. Arcadia Tribune September 25, 1950

26. Thousands cheer Nixon. Arcadia Tribune November 1, 1956 with photo.

27. Tribune recommendations. Arcadia Tribune, n.d. (c.1949?)

28. Nixon, first supporters reminisce. Arcadia Tribune November 5, 1959.

29. The man for the job. newspaper paid ad, May 13, 1948.

30. A first in Arcadia. Arcadia Tribune November 1, 1956

31. Publisher's corner. Arcadia Tribune editorial endorsing Nixon, August 11, 1968.

32. Voorhis recalls Nixon entry. Los Angeles Times, July 21, 1971.

33. Dear Mr. President. Letter from Bruce Wetmore of Arcadia to Nixon dated May 5, 1969.

34. Dear Mr. Wetmore. Reply dated May 14, 1969.

35. Nixon - he got political start here. Daily News-Post January 16, 1969.

Subjects

Nixon, Richard Milhous

Item ID

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