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A 13-year-old girl named Susan Wiley was reportedly a prisoner in her home for all of her life until a social worker discovered the child abuse. Susan's parents Clark Wiley and Irene Wiley were arrested. The family home is at 6722 Golden West Avenue, in a county area of Arcadia. Susan Wiley was living in an environment of total isolation and deprivation and was malnourished. She cannot talk, is deformed, barely able to walk and is not toilet trained. She has been placed in the care of Children's Hospital. The child has come to be known by the alias "Genie." See hard copy in VF Wiley, Susan aka "Genie"

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31552
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 18, 1970
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 18, 1970
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Child Abuse
Feral children
"Genie"
Wiley, Clark
Wiley, Irene
Wiley, Susan
Item ID
31748AN
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Arcadia author Patricia Anaya has written an anti-bullying book for kids, inspired by a child's suicide. It is called "The Three Powers: Magic to Love Yourself."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32657
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News,
Date
November 29, 2011
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News,
Date
November 29, 2011
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Anaya, Patricia
Arcadia Authors
Children's literature
Item ID
32854AN
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Newspaper Index
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The Arcadia Public Library is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Captain Jerry Broadwell Memorial Children's Room.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1929
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 19, 1986
Pages
p. B-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 19, 1986
Pages
p. B-1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Captain Jerry Broadwell Memorial Children's Room
Item ID
1924AN
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Arcadia School District will continue to charge fees for bus transportation for students despite uncertainties caused by a Court of Appeals ruling and a pending state Supreme Court decision.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2632
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 24, 1988
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 24, 1988
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
School Children - Transportation
Item ID
2571AN
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Arcadia school officials are considering bus transportation for students on a pay-as-you-go basis.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2629
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 17, 1978
Pages
p. B-4
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 17, 1978
Pages
p. B-4
Subjects
School Children - Transportation
Item ID
2568AN
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As it now stands, there will be no busing service for Arcadia students this fall due to Proposition 13 cutbacks. The Superintendent and School Board are still seeking a solution to the problem.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2630
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 16, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 16, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
School Children - Transportation
Item ID
2569AN
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Newspaper Index
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"Be a Read-a-Saurus" is the theme of the Summer Reading Program sponsored by the children's room of the Arcadia Public Library.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1933
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 1, 1988
Pages
p. B-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 1, 1988
Pages
p. B-1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Captain Jerry Broadwell Memorial Children's Room
Item ID
1928AN
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Newspaper Index
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The Board of Education decided to keep its current school busing program in effect after reviewing parental complaints that the system was unfair.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2636
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 12, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 12, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
School Children - Transportation
Item ID
2575AN
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"Captive Girl" Susan (aka 'Genie') Wiley's father Clark Wiley committed suicide. Clark Wiley shot himself minutes before he was to have appeared in Alhambra Municipal Court on charges of child abuse. The article was written by Dick Lloyd. With related stories "Note tells instructions for funeral (p. 1)," "A story he wanted to tell sealed by death of father (p. 6)," "Changed laws could have averted tragedy (p. 6)," and "Mrs. Wiley shelters at welfare agency: custody hearing Monday (p. 6)." A 13-year-old girl named Susan Wiley was reportedly a prisoner in her home for all her life until a social worker discovered the child abuse. Susan's parents Clark Wiley and Irene Wiley were arrested. The family home is at 6722 Golden West Avenue, in a county area of Arcadia. Susan Wiley was living in an environment of total isolation and deprivation and was malnourished. She cannot talk, is deformed, barely able to walk and is not toilet trained. She has been placed in the care of Children's Hospital. The child has come to be known by the alias "Genie." See hard copy in VF Wiley, Susan aka "Genie".

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31553
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 22, 1970
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 22, 1970
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Child Abuse
Feral children
"Genie"
Suicides
Wiley, Clark
Wiley, Irene
Wiley, Susan
Item ID
31749AN
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Children's Hospital Los Angeles opened a new outpatient services center at 468 E. Santa Clara Street in Arcadia on November 1. It is a 10,000 square feet facility with specialty services such as ophthalmology, pulmonology, lab and radiology services, pediatric surgery, orthopaedics, gastroenterology and ear, nose and throat. The outpatient clinic is open Monday through Friday.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32219
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News,
Date
November 17, 2010
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News,
Date
November 17, 2010
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Children's Hospital Los Angeles-Arcadia
Clinics
Health care
Hospitals
Item ID
32418AN
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Children's Hospital of Los Angeles Arcadia Outpatient Center treats 3,144 patients during its first year of operation. Photo shows staff in front of 468 E. Santa Clara Street building to mark its one year anniversary.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32642
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly,
Date
November 24, 2011
Pages
p. 19
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly,
Date
November 24, 2011
Pages
p. 19
Subjects
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles Arcadia Outpatient Center
Item ID
32839AN
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County supervisors approved a $4.7 million infusion of funds to aid mental health programs in the Children's Home Society in Arcadia. The Children's Home Society, a non-profit organization that places mentally disturbed children in foster homes, will now lose $16,000, instead of the anticipated loss of staff and $32,000.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper936
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 8, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 8, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Children's Home Society
Item ID
936AN
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The fuel crisis may cause difficulties in the busing of area students.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2631
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 24, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 24, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
School Children - Transportation
Item ID
2570AN
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Kindergartners living three quarters of a mile or more from their school will be eligible for free bus transportation.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2635
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 11, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 11, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
School Children - Transportation
Item ID
2574AN
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Mrs. Irene Wiley was freed on the charge that she was wilfully cruel to her 13-year-old daughter Susan Wiley, aka "Genie." The article was written by Lucie Lowery. A 13-year-old girl named Susan Wiley was reportedly a prisoner in her home for all her life until a social worker discovered the abuse. Susan's parents Clark Wiley and Irene Wiley were arrested. The family home is at 6722 Golden West Avenue, in a county area of Arcadia. Susan Wiley was living in an environment of total isolation and deprivation and was malnourished. She cannot talk, is deformed, barely able to walk and is not toilet trained. She has been placed in the care of Children's Hospital. The child has come to be known by the alias "Genie." See VF "Wiley, Susan" for hard copy.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31554
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 16, 1970
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 16, 1970
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Child Abuse
Feral children
"Genie"
Suicides
Wiley, Clark
Wiley, Irene
Wiley, Susan
Item ID
31750AN
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National Library Week will be celebrated in the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room with special displays and programs through the month.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1930
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 29 ,1987
Pages
p. B-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 29 ,1987
Pages
p. B-1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Captain Jerry Broadwell Memorial Children's Room
Item ID
1925AN
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Newspaper Index
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Obituary/death notice.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26582
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 14, 1981
Pages
p. B6
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 14, 1981
Pages
p. B6
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Barthelemy, Cecile
Phelps, Marjorie D. (Former Arcadia Public Library Children's Librarian) (see hard copy in VF Deaths)
Item ID
26782AN
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Newspaper Index
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Parents express their dissatisfaction with the school district's new busing policy.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2638
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 19, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 19, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
School Children - Transportation
Item ID
2576AN
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Police seek San Marino High School student Mira Hu, who is believed to have run away after being dropped off at 7:30 AM at Arcadia High School for the SAT exam on Saturday.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34192
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 9, 2015
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 9, 2015
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Hu, Mira
Missing children
Runaways
San Marino High School students
Item ID
34386AN
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Newspaper Index
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The Recreation Department held its 19th annual Baby Show in Eisenhower Park. 92 babies participated.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper935
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 20, 1988
Pages
p. B-1 photos
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 20, 1988
Pages
p. B-1 photos
Subjects
Children
Item ID
935AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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24 records – page 1 of 2.