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Baldwin, Anita

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1. "Colonel Anita Baldwin." Arcadia Observer, September 1918, page 7. 2. "Notice of 35th reunion of Balloon Corp veterans." News clip, circa 1953. 3. List of Los Angeles Times articles on Anita Baldwin. Gift to library, 1975. 4. Photo of Anita Baldwin's private car, 1914. 5. Madame Anita Baldw…
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1. "Colonel Anita Baldwin." Arcadia Observer, September 1918, page 7.
2. "Notice of 35th reunion of Balloon Corp veterans." News clip, circa 1953.
3. List of Los Angeles Times articles on Anita Baldwin. Gift to library, 1975.
4. Photo of Anita Baldwin's private car, 1914.
5. Madame Anita Baldwin. Copy of citation given Anita Baldwin, circa 1918-1919?.
6. "50 years ago today - July 1913." News clip about divorce from McClaughry, July 1963.
7. Anita Baldwin McClaughry and Maynard Dixon. Copies from Burnside, Wesley. "Maynard Dixon". 759.13 D.
8. Whereas: during the course of WWI. Copy of citation for Anita Baldwin.
9. "Earlier Days." Los Angeles Times article about Anita Baldwin's railroad car use in 1923, January, 1973.
10. "Mrs. Anita Baldwin to leave U.S." Arcadia News, August 12, 1932.
11. "Mrs. Baldwin finds terror amid repose." Los Angeles Times, February 11, 1934, Par III, page 1.
12. "My recollections of Anita Baldwin" by Claire Charles. Two copies of a three page reminiscence.
13. "Anita Baldwin funeral due." Pasadena Star News, October 25, 1939.
14. "Mrs. Baldwin in breakdown." Los Angeles Times, January 15, 1929, Part II, page 1.
15. Anita Baldwin funeral rites." Arcadia Tribune, October 26, 1939, page 1.
16. Photo of Anita Baldwin's private railroad car.
17. Union Pacific Railroad Company letter about Anita Baldwin's private railroad car.
18. "Baldwin mementos on exhibit." Arcadia Advertiser, January 28, 1970.
19. Article on Anita Baldwin written by Larry Oxenham in 1976. Includes Arcadia Tribune clippings of four articles.
20. "The piano once played by Anita Baldwin." News clip, circa 1968.
21. "Death takes Anita Baldwin." copied from Santa Anita Inc., scrapbook #3. October 1, 1939 and June 1, 1940.
22. "Anita M. Baldwin succumbs." "Anita Baldwin Funeral Set: children and friends take noted woman's body to San Francisco," Los Angeles Times, october 26, 1939. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita scrapbook #3. October 1, 1939 and June 1940.
23. California composers - biographical notes. Copied at Huntington Library, May 5, 1978.
24. Compositions by Anita Baldwin. Typed list, Arcadia Public Library, May 1978. 24 A) Letter regarding Arboretum holdings of music by Anita Baldwin, June 7, 1978.
25. "Mrs. Baldwin tears down Tallac Hotel." Sacramento Union, September 4, 1916.
26. "California poppy is used as trophy design." Pasadena Star News, April 5, 1916.
27. "Some dazzling gems." San Francisco Wasp, August 20, 1915.
28. "My Prayer." Copy of poem from Huntington Library. Received May 1978.
29. "To Dad." Copy of poem from Huntington Library, May 7, 1909.
30. Design of Maltese Cross pin by Shreve and Company.
31. Articles referring to Anita Baldwin's participation in Pasadena Tournament of Roses parade and benefits: 31 A) "Gorgeous is pageant of flowers." Pasadena Star News, January 1, 1916. 31 B) "Awards are given to floats." Pasadena Star News, January 1, 1916. 31 C) "The work for big event." Pasadena Star News, February 17, 1916. 31 D) "10,000 throng to greet fiesta at Pasadena." Los Angeles Tribune, February 22, 1916. 31 E) "Pasadena offers big attraction." La Habra Valley Progress, February 18, 1916. 31 F) "Pasadena Tournament of Roses January 1st." Visalia, CA, December 29, 1914.
32. "Baldwin heir sued." News clip, March 21, 1915.
33. "Anita Baldwin's a successful composer." Santa Ana Register, August 25, 1915.
34. "Mrs. Baldwin to build hotel and home at lake." Placerville, CA Republican, August 20, 1916.
35. " 'Omar, the Tentmaker,' play of fine artistry." News clip, September 1, 1915.
36. "Dogs more constant than men, says Anita Baldwin." San Francisco Chronicle, April 27, 1916.
37. " 'White Knight' to compete again in England." San Francisco Bulletin, May 6, 1916.
38. Correspondence relating to a pageant being done by the Dominican Convent School to music by Anita Baldwin, March 3, 1932.
39. Los Angeles County Hall of Records entry of transaction of E.J. Baldwin selling land on which stonehouse is situated (present day 58 W. Granview) to Anita Baldwin.
40. "Sierra Madre Historic Bell evokes school days of bygone era." Sierra Madre Sentinel, September 30, 1978.
41. "Will clears mystery of a tragic canvas." Los Angeles Times, August 29, 1915.
42. Colonel Charles Hoffman pamphlet keepsake, 1972.
43. "The Pantophagist", a cookbook by Anita Baldwin, circa 1933. Citizen News Company copy.
44. "The Palatists Book of Cookery" with a foreword by Mrs. Anita Baldwin, circa 1933. Assistance League of Southern California.
45. "Threatens Mrs. Anita Baldwin." News clip, July 13, 1918.
46. Anita's railroad car - its history after Anita.
47. "Mrs. Baldwin pledges scrap." Los Angeles Times, December 21, 1928, page 12.
48. "Hostess of tennis star leaves bed." Los Angeles times, January 16, 1929, Part II, page 12.
49. "Anita Baldwin undecided." Los Angeles Times, January 28, 1929, Part II, page 1.
50. "Baldwins plan trip to Europe." Los Angeles Times, March 6, 1929, Part I, page 24.
51. "Mrs. Baldwin returns home." Los Angeles Times, June 20, 1929, Part II, page 1.
52. "Park receives name urged by Anita Baldwin." Los Angeles Times, January 27, 1936, Part II, page 5.
53. "Annexation fight rages." Los Angeles times, March 5, 1936, Part II, page 10.
54. "High school site picked." Los Angeles Times, March 24, 1936, Part II, page 1. Part of Anita Baldwin Estate.
55. "Mrs. Baldwin starts trip." Los Angeles Times, March 9, 1929, Part I, page 2.
56. Starr, Kevin, "Painterly Poet, Poetic Painter." California Historical Quarterly, Winter 1977-78, pages 290-299.
57. "Anita Baldwin funeral due." Pasadena Star News, October 25, 1939.
58. "Death takes Anita Baldwin." Los Angeles Times, October 25, 1939.
59. "The Western Humanitarian," Volume 1, Number 1, July 1921.
60. Last Will and Testament of Anita Baldwin dated September 1, 1939.
61. "McClaughry asks for his children. Every allegation of Baldwin's daughter is denied." San Jose Mercury, July 10, 1913.
62. Statement of $14.00 interest due G.W. Grandy, Monrovia California on $400 note of Anita Baldwin dated March 30, 1923. Statement dated September 20, 1925.
63. "Mrs. Baldwin charges plot." Los Angeles Times, April 17, 1920, Part II, page 1.
64. "For service to babies (re: hospital)." Los Angeles Times, April 17, 1920.
65. "Huge value set on Baldwin land." Pasadena Star News, July 28, 1933.
66. "Rey El Santa Anita is dead." Los Angeles Times, July 2, 1919.
67. "For service to babies: First unit of $250,000 Anita Baldwin Hospital to be built here at once." Los Angeles Daily Times, March 21, 1920, Part II.
68. "New hospital for children: Mrs. Anita Baldwin to provide building fund." Los Angeles Daily Times, February 15, 1920.
69. 'Anita Baldwin' chapter from "The California Plutarch", Volume 1. Compiled and edited by John Steven McGroaty. J.R. Finnell, 1935. Copied from original at Glendora Public Library.
70. Copy of front page of The Western Humanitarian July 1921 featuring a photo Anita Baldwin.
71. Anita Baldwin's Peacock Brooch." As reported by Joseph R. King to Sandy Snider of the Arboretum, April 2002. History of the brooch and copy of photo of Anita wearing the brooch.
72. "Anita Baldwin artifacts to be donated to Los Angeles County Arboretum." Announcement from the office of Supervisor Mike Antonovich. January 29, 2003.
73. Inventory of items in Anita Baldwin Collection housed at the Huntington Library, San Marino. Received from the Huntington Library, March 2003. Updated list of Anita M. Baldwin Collection inventory at Huntington Library, received August 2018, from Margaux Viera.
74. Anita Baldwin Under Guard in San Rafael. circa August 1938. Newspaper article copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936 - January 1, 1939, Arcadia Historical Society.
75. Mrs. McClaughry changes name, now known as Anita Baldwin. Lucky Baldwin's daughter, heiress to $10,000,000 announces policy. San Francisco Chronicle, January 2, 1915.
76. Mrs. Baldwin to move. Lucky Baldwin's daughter going to Boston to enter son in Harvard. New York Times, November 15, 1922.
77. "Santa Anita Rancho offered government: troops of entire west may mobilize here for war training." Los Angeles Times, May 7, 1917. Anita M. Baldwin has offered the grounds of the Santa Anita Racing Association and the 1500 acres of land adjacent to the War Department.
78. Revisiting Anita M. Baldwin: descendant of Lucky Baldwin's daughter receives her journal, other personal items more than 70 years after her death. By Brenda Gazzar. Pasadena Star News, posted April 21, 2012 at www.pasadenastarnews.com. Retrieved on April 28, 2012.
79. Cover of the sheet music for Omar the Tent Maker, the Persian Love Play by Richard Walton Tully, selections from the music by Anita M. Baldwin. Print outs of scanned images. Sheet music not included.
80. Arcadia accorded survey permission for Baldwin roads (major highways), step toward regional plan realization is allowed by Mrs. Anita Baldwin. Pasadena Star News, February 7, 1929.
81. Six part story about Anita Baldwin and her Anoakia mansion, entitled "The Fall of the House of Baldwin," by Galen Patterson. Part 1: An introduction to an iconic family, Arcadia Weekly, January 10, 2019. Part 2: Anoakia's lifespan, Arcadia Weekly, January 17, 2019. Part 3: What happened to the Jinks Room murals? Arcadia Weekly, January 24, 2019. Part 4: Other artifacts. Arcadia Weekly, January 31, 2019. Part 5: The Pantophagist, Arcadia Weekly, February 7, 2019. Part 6: The legacy, Arcadia Weekly, February 14, 2019.
82. One of California's Big Hearted Women. Anita M. Baldwin Hospital for Babies was started by Anita Baldwin as a philanthropic enterprise. Zelzah, California Tribune, August 6, 1920. Today the Anita M. Baldwin Hospital for Babies has becaome Eisner Health. Its 2018 Impact Summary is contained in this folder.
83. Original recipes by Anita M. Baldwin for Baked Oysters Anoakia, Neige Blanche Anoakia, Domestic Duck Anoakia. These recipes were distributed at the Arcadia Historical Society and Arcadia Public Library program Anita Baldwin: an Unconventional Woman in March 2019.
84. Three articles about Anita Baldwin's floats in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade: Spoil of Thousand Gardens Crowns Silver Jubilee of Roses. Leaden Skies Lit By Magic Touch of Flora's Fingers. Photo and caption of Mrs. Anita Baldwin McClaughry's peacock float which took three first prizes. Los Angeles Times, January 2, 1914. All Southern California Shares with Pasadena Triumph of Her Greatest Day. Cut glass trophy awarded by J. J. Sommans for most beautiful entry in parade to Mrs. Anita Baldwin McClaughry. Prizes awarded by Shrive & Co. for best decorated two-passenger automobile with roses predominating to Mrs. Anita Baldwin McClaughry. Los Angeles Daily Times, January 2, 1914. Yesteryear in the Times: 35 years ago January 2, 1915. A special prize was awarded the entry of Mrs. Anita Baldwin McClaughry, which was a dove made of 5000 white roses. Queen Dextra McClaughrey rode in an entry termed "Ye Fairy of Ye Oak." Los Angeles Times, January 2, 1950. All 3 articles retrieved from Proquest Historical Newspapers on October 14, 2019.
85. Married her second cousin. Lucky Baldwin's daughter Anita mated against his wishes (Anita Baldwin marries her second cousin George W. Baldwin). Los Angeles Times, March 22, 1892. Divorced in twelve hours. Lucky Baldwin's daughter ends the romance of eight years ago (Anita Baldwin divorces George Baldwin). Los Angeles Times, October 8, 1900.
86. 36 Horses Given to Government by Anita M. Baldwin. New York Times, August 14, 1923.
87. 1910 U.S. Census showing Hull McClaughry as head of household, with wife Anita McClaughry, daughter Dextra McClaughry, son Baldwin McClaughry and three servants Walter Patterson (Black chauffeur), Elizabeth (French maid), and Wan Wing Chow (Chinese cook).
88. Anita M. Baldwin documents (copies): Certifiied Certificate of Birth states her name Anita M. Baldwin, born January 10, 1876 to parents Elias J. Baldwin and mother Jane V. Dexter, filed and certified June 20, 1921. Passport application May 24, 1921 showing her legal name Anita M. Baldwin and her signature.
89. Powerpoint presentation and notes on the life of Anita Baldwin by Sandy Snider, March 2019. Presented by Carol Libby of Arcadia Historical Society at a program at Arcadia Public Library called Anita Baldwin: an Unconventional Woman, March 16, 2019.
90. These copies are from Huntington Library, received March 16, 2021. 90A. Anita M. Baldwin certified certificate of birth, born on January 10, 1876, filed and dated June 20, 1921. 90B. Decree changing name of Anita Baldwin McClaughry to Anita M. Baldwin, May 19, 1921. 90C. Newspaper clipping undated Anita M'Claughry takes maiden name. After January 1, 1915, she will do business under the name Anita M. Baldwin.
91. State of California Death Certificate of Anita Baldwin, date of death October 25, 1939.
92. Article "Lantern of Hope," in a publication of the California Medical Center Foundation, undated. History of the Anita M. Baldwin Hospital for Babies, with a picture of the exterior from 1922, and of the nursery.
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Centennial Celebrations, 2003

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1. Flyer recruiting volunteers for Centennial Commission, 1997. 2. Memo from the City Manager to City Council regarding a report and recommendations to adopt Resolution No. 5995 establishing the Arcadia Centennial Celebration Commission. 3. Brochure offering sponsorship of Centennial flags that …
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1. Flyer recruiting volunteers for Centennial Commission, 1997.
2. Memo from the City Manager to City Council regarding a report and recommendations to adopt Resolution No. 5995 establishing the Arcadia Centennial Celebration Commission.
3. Brochure offering sponsorship of Centennial flags that will be hung on street light poles throughout the City. Flags will cost $125 and proceeds will help fund Arcadia Centennial activities planned for 2003. Application for sponsorship is attached.
4. Contest entry form for drawing to select two children to ride on the Arcadia Centennial Float in the 2003 Rose Parade.
5. Deadline approaching to enter the drawing to select two youngsters to ride on the 2003 Arcadia Rose Float. Gives theme for float, list who will ride on float, and funding. Rules for entry and where applications can be picked up are given. ArcadiaMail Message, October 7, 2002.
6. "Ode to Arcadia," Arcadia Centennial Poetry Contest Rules, Entry Form, and flyer. Sponsored by the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library. March/April 2003.
7. Arcadia float lineup almost complete. Riders on Arcadia's centennial float in the 2003 Tournament of Roses listed. They will ride on a float with the theme of "100 Years of Good Health, Happiness and Prosperity," being built by Phoenix Floats. Arcadia Weekly, November 28-December 4, 2002, p. 16.
8. "Views of Arcadia 2003" calendar created by Arcadia High School Visual Arts Department in collaboration with the Arcadia Centennial Committee in preparation to celebrate the city's 100th year.
9. Arcadia Kicks Off Centennial Year. Includes info. on Lucky Baldwin and a short history of Arcadia. Arcadia Weekly, January 2-8, 2003, p. 1.
10. 2003 Tournament of Roses Rose Parade program and reserved seat ticket. Information on Arcadia's float on page 77. (2nd copy in Box 35)
11. Arcadia float wins Queen's Trophy in the Pasadena 2003 Tournament of Roses parade. Arcadia Weekly, January 9-15, 2003, p. 17.
12. Promotional flyer for Arcadia Centennial gift merchandise. 2003
13. "City of Arcadia 1903-2003" color advertising page celebrating 100 years of excellence. Includes various photos and the centennial logo. San Gabriel Valley Newspaper Group. January 31, 2003.
14. "Arcadia Memories" flyer asking residents to submit memories of Arcadia special events and people to be published in the Arcadia Newsletter, on the City's website and/or in a special Centennial Celebration publication. March 2003.
15. Flyer advertising the March 20, 2003 Centennial program with author John W. Robinson. Presented by The Friends of the Arcadia Public Library.
16. Letter sent to Mr. John Reuter (a.k.a. "Lucky Baldwin") inviting him to his birthday party on Thursday, April 3rd from the Arcadia Public Library Children's Department.
17. Flyer on "Family Night! Celebrate Lucky Baldwin's Birthday!" Thursday, April 3, 2003 in the Cay Mortenson Auditorium at the Arcadia Public Library.
18. Flyer on "Celebrating our Centennial through the eyes of our Sister City, Tripolis, Greece." Grand ball to be held on September 13, 2003 at the Los Angeles County Botanical Gardens.
19. Reduced color copy of the poster advertising the Arcadia Centennial Concert Series, Big Bands Sounds of the Century featuring Jack Lantz and his Orchestra on April 27, 2003, and American History Through Song on May 18, 2003. Original poster (11" x 17") stored in Box #77.
20. An Evening with Arcadia Authors. Arcadia Public Library Foundation presents a special Centennial Celebration Event. Patt Morrison, moderator and Arcadia authors Shau May Yung, Sandy Snider, Meredith Brucker, and Debo Kotun. May 31, 2003. (Two flyers)
21. "Local authors do part to mark city's centennial." A four-author panel moderated by journalist Pat Morrison and including Sandy Snider, Debo Kotun, Meredith Brucker, and Shau May Yung will showcase the city's writing talent at a discussion sponsored by the Arcadia Public Library Foundation. The Sunday Star, March 30, 2003. p. 1.
22. Flyer for the Centennial Bike Ride on Saturday, May 10, 2003 leaving from Fire Station 106.
23. Catalog prepared to identify the work of the participants of the Centennial Celebration Art Show at the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum. May 2003. Program for the Art Show Awards and Reception on May 2, 2003.
24. Flyer for Centennial Family Day on Saturday, May 17, 2003 at the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum. Mervyn's Moving Mission, an educational exhibit-on-the-move will be open at the event.
25. Flyer for Glimpses of Arcadia, Senior Day Camp 2003, Centennial Celebration on Thursday, June 5, 2003 at Arcadia Wilderness Park.
26. Program, ticket and music for "American History Through Song," performed at the Church of the Good Shepherd, May 18, 2003. Music arranged and conducted by Ed Lojeski: "American Tapestry, the Heart of American Folk Music," "Amazing Grace," "My Girl/My Guy," and "God Bless America." (3 programs, 2 tickets, 4 music)
27. Digital photos of American History Through Song, Church of the Good Shepherd, May 18, 2003. (7 pages with captions); Ten additional photos ( in 5 plastic sleeves).
28. Digital photos of Big Bands Sounds of the Century featuring Jack Lantz and his Orchestra held at the Arcadia Community Center, April 27, 2003; and Tickets for the event (two).
29. Invitation to the 100th Birthday Bash! and Lucky Baldwin's Treasure Trail Pre-Registration Form. Tuesday, August 5, 2003. (Two copies). And Happy 100th birthday Arcadia! Tuesday, August 5, 2003 one page list of events.
30. "Ode to Arcadia" Centennial Poetry Contest 2003. Winners - Entry Cover Pages and Poems; Other Cover Pages and Poems; Disqualified Entries Arrived Late 4/9/2003. Stored in BOX 75.
31. Lucky Baldwin Treasure Trail flyer, limerick clues about 15 locations around town with answers, and Lucky Baldwin Buck #7. Lucky Baldwin Buck #7 was given out when scavenger hunt teams figured out the clue which led them to the Arcadia Library History Room - #7 on the list of limericks. Number on each buck matched limerick clue location 1-15 . August 5, 2003.
32. Celebrating Arcadia's Rich Heritage. Officials hold day's worth of events for city's 100th birthday. Pasadena Star News, August 6, 2003, p. A1.
33. Flyer for the City of Arcadia Centennial T-Shirts with various designs showing historical scenes.
34. Flyer for the "Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Centennial Taste Around Arcadia" on Monday, September 8, 2003 at the LA County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens. Funds to benefit the National Childhood Cancer Foundation and Child Care Information Services.
35. Flyer for ordering the book "Visions of Arcadia," bookmarks and program for the unveiling of "Visions of Arcadia: A Centennial Anthology, " edited by Gary Kovacic. Tuesday, August 5, 2003 at the Arcadia Public Library. Program includes information on each of the authors who contributed an essay for the book.
36. Library business envelope stamped with the centennial cancellation for August 5, 2003 from the post office on Wheeler Avenue. Reads: "Arcadia's Centennial Station. 100 Years, A Time for Pride, A Time for Celebration. Arcadia, CA 91007. August 5, 2003." (Two envelopes)
37. "Ode to Arcadia," opinion article written by Mayor Gary A. Kovacic remembering the significant changes in Arcadia over the past 100 years. Pasadena Star News, August 24, 2003, page A16.
38. Arcadia on Parade. Arcadia's centennial float, "100 years of Good Health," rolls along the parade route and the Arcadia High School Apache Marching Band march down Colorado in the Tournament of Roses parade. Sunday Star, January 5, 2003, page. 1
39. "Community of Homes 1903-2003 Centennial" gold medallion. Gift from Wopschall Printing & Promotional Group, Pasadena, CA. Stored in Box #77.
40. "Community of Homes 1903-2003 Centennial" gold Christmas/Holiday ornament. Gift from Wopschall Printing & Promotional Group, Pasadena, CA. Stored in Box #77.
41. Lucky Baldwin Day tote bag. 2003. Stored in Box #77.
42. Mayor / Mayor Pro Tem Rotation Schedule for centennial celebrations, April 16, 2002 through April 20, 2004. Memo dated July 1, 2003.
43. "Resolution number 6351 requesting street name change from Civic Center Drive to Centennial Way," memo dated August 5, 2003 from Don Penman.
44. Time capsule registration form. Includes list of contents of Centennial Time Capsule.
45.Arcadia's Time Capsule Will Not be Buried article by Dorothy Denne. Time capsule is housed in a mahogany chest, housed in Arcadia's historical museum (Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage).
46. Dedication Ceremony Bronze Peacock-Peacock Corner, August 5, 2003. Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum Centennial Mixer, August 5, 2003 one page program.
47. Invitation, program for Centennial Ball, September 13, 2003.
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Chamber of Commerce

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1. "It's good to do business." Chamber of Commerce brochure, 1973-1974. 2. "Chamber Services." Chamber of Commerce brochure, no date. 3. "Arcadia Chamber of Commerce provides." Chamber of Commerce publication, no date. 4. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Annual Report, 1973. 5. Arcadia Chamber of C…
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1. "It's good to do business." Chamber of Commerce brochure, 1973-1974.
2. "Chamber Services." Chamber of Commerce brochure, no date.
3. "Arcadia Chamber of Commerce provides." Chamber of Commerce publication, no date.
4. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Annual Report, 1973.
5. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Annual Report, 1974.
6. "Business-consumer relations code." Chamber of Commerce, October 1970.
7. "Sierra Madre, Arcadia Chamber." News clip, January 17, 1974.
8. "Chamber of Commerce keeps city on map." Arcadia Tribune, September 15, 1977.
9. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce city contract, June 30, 1978. 12 pages.
10. "Upcoming Chamber programs." Letter to Chamber members, June 1978.
11. "Chamber owes its beginning to the enterprise of women." Arcadia Tribune, September 21, 1978, page A-1.
12. Constitution and by-laws of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, 1955.
13. "Arcadians travel by train for Chamber event." Arcadia Tribune, April 5, 1979.
14. "Chamber's Jim Clarke - a man on the run." Arcadia Tribune, April 29, 1979, page A-1.
15. Copy of official incorporation papers certified by California Secretary of State, July 16, 1934.
16. "Arcadia Chamber of Commerce." Brochure listing services, 1981.
17. "City and Chamber" by Clint Lyons. Arcadia Highlander, March 1984, page 1.
18. " 'Kel' keeps a bright outlook as executive vice president (Kelvin Mason)." Arcadia Highlander, March 26, 1986, page 16.
19. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce invitation to 80th Annual Installation of Officers Dinner, Saturday, March 26, 1994.
20. "Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors." Highlander, March 26, 1986.
21. Memo to the Mayor and City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency from Don Penman on Agreement for Services with the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. Dated July 1, 2003. Attachments include the Chamber of Commerce Performance Report - FY 2002-2003, Scope of Services Projection Report - FY 2003-2004, Budget 2003-2004, Agreement for Services, FY 2003-2004, Services Provided by the Chamber of Commerce for the City, FY 2001-2002.
22. Letter announcing that the Arcadia and Monrovia Chambers of Commerce have formed a partnership with Core Media Group to have their newsletters published and expanded as a marketing and advertising tool for Chamber members' businesses or services. January 9, 2004.
23. Minutes of Arcadia Board of Trade and Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, April 1914 to December 1926. 1 ledger. Filed in Arcadia History Box #80.
24. Invitation and reservation card to celebration of 40th anniversary of the dedication of the Chamber of Commerce building. Building was dedicated in 1965.
25. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce (75th Year Diamond Jubilee) program from installation of officers and citizen of the year award (Mickey Segal and Lee Segal), April 17, 2009.
26. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Commemorative Chamber History 75th Anniversary, 1934-2009. Diamond Jubilee. Contains history of the Chamber of Commerce, pictures and memories from some former Chamber presidents, complete list of Chamber presidents from 1914-2009.
27. Diamond Jubilee: Chamber celebrates 75 years. With unveiling of a historical marker near the entrance of the post modern building and famous game show host Wink Martindale. The Weekly Star, an edition of the Arcadia Tribune, July 23, 2009; p. 1, 2, 6.
28. Fasching's Car Wash named Chamber/Historical Society "Business Icon," Arcadia Weekly, p. 6, April 11, 2013. George Fasching will receive the coveted Arcadia Business Icon tribute. Fasching's opened in 1977.
29. Taste of Arcadia ticket, September 23, 2013.
30. Iconic "Arcadia" signs that hung over Huntington Drive and Baldwin Avenue in Arcadia in the first half of the 20th century will return on the face of th new bridge being built to carry the Gold Line light rail train over Santa Anita Avenue. February 9, 2014 from www.arcadiasbest.com.
31. Taste of Arcadia and Business Showcase at the Taste program. September 2014.
32. Taste of Arcadia and Business Showcase at the Taste, September 22, 2014.
33. Former palace guard Andrew Gregson is new Arcadia Chamber president. Arcadia Weekly, p. 19, April 2, 2015.
34. San Gabriel Valley Digest, December 1929. See page 6 article "Arcadia, the home of the happy" by Nellie C. Pickard, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce.
35. Two articles - 35A. James Helms Jr. elected president of Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. Jim Clarke, owner of Clarke Directory Publications, Inc. was elected as vice president and president-elect.Carol Libby and Roy Long honored as Citizens of the Year. Arcadia Tribune, March 26, 1978. 35B. Chamber plays 'Day' campaign, mentions Chamber President Robert F. Williams, Dick Day of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Dick McKenzie and Jim Clark (alternately spelled Jim Clarke) of the Arcadia Directory Company. Arcadia Tribune, June 11, 1969.
36. Arcadia: a taste of history looms, Arcadia Weekly, August 30, 2018. History of the Chamber of Commerce Taste of Arcadia event, which began nearly 40 years ago to help raise money for the Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association to build their float. The event was known as the Wine Shed Mixer.
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City Council (2000-2009)

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1. Program and invitation from Twenty-Sixth Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, Roger Chandler, Mayor. April 21, 2000. 2. Program from Twenty-Eighth Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, Mickey Segal, Mayor. March 29, 2002 3. Memo from Mayor Mickey Segal on recommendation to adopt a revised rotation…
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1. Program and invitation from Twenty-Sixth Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, Roger Chandler, Mayor. April 21, 2000. 2. Program from Twenty-Eighth Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, Mickey Segal, Mayor. March 29, 2002
3. Memo from Mayor Mickey Segal on recommendation to adopt a revised rotation schedule for Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem for the period of April 2002 through April 2004, and to direct staff to prepare a policy statement concerning City Council correspondence and the use of city stationery, certificates and related. April 16, 2002
4. Minutes of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Regular Meeting, April 18, 2000, with presentations to and remarks by outgoing Council Members Robert Harbicht, Gino Roncelli, and Mayor Roger Chandler. Reorganization of the City Council 2000-2001 with remarks and introductions by Mayor Kovacic, Mayor Pro Tem Segal, Council Members Chandler, Chang and Marshall. Election results included.
5. Program from the Twenty-Ninth Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, Gail A. Marshall, Mayor. Words to "God of our Fathers," "America the Beautiful," and "Star Spangled Banner" included on three separate sheets. April 18, 2003.
6. Program from the Thirty-First Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, Gary A. Kovacic, Mayor. 2 copies. Includes list of all mayors from the past.
7. "City of Arcadia-Year of Community and Communication" stickers made during Mickey Segal's term as mayor starting April 2001. Correspondence from Linda Garcia explaining the sticker.
8. Memo from Gary A. Kovacic, subject: Proposed Art Project, dated January 31, 2005. Proposes public painted tile art project to be displayed on the northwest wall of the Arcadia Public Library.
9. Program for the 32nd Annual Arcadia Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, hosted by Mayor John Wuo. March 17, 2006.
10. Program for the 2008 Mayor's Community Breakfast "Breakfast with Champions," formerly known as Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. Friday, April 11, 2008. Hosted by Mayor Mickey Segal. Includes biographies of guest speakers Mary Young (volunteer), Rick Caruso (real estate developer of The Shops at Santa Anita), and Bob "Mr. Inspiration" Wieland (athlete, coach, motivational speaker). 2 copies.
11. Program for the 2009 Mayor's Community Breakfast "Celebrating Youth, Family & Community," Friday, March 27, 2009, featuring Courtney Chou Lee, 2009 Tournament of Roses Rose Queen, and Dr. Laura Schlessinger, marriage and family therapist.
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1. "Arcadia's own Anita Baldwin comes home to Gilb Museum," by Joan Schmidt, Mountain Views News, November 24, 2012. A new exhibit on Anita Baldwin at the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage is on display, featuring a beautiful, life-like "figure." With biographical information given by Sandy Snider. …
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1. "Arcadia's own Anita Baldwin comes home to Gilb Museum," by Joan Schmidt, Mountain Views News, November 24, 2012. A new exhibit on Anita Baldwin at the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage is on display, featuring a beautiful, life-like "figure." With biographical information given by Sandy Snider.
2. Official name change to Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage, October 2, 2012.
3. Education Center groundbreaking September 29. Mountain Views News, September 28, 2013.
4. Museum Education Center groundbreaking, two items. September 29, 2013.
5. "Faces at the Races" Santa Anita Park photography exhibit by Stephen Johnstone at Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage through January 11, 2014. Pasadena Star News, p. C7, November 8, 2013.
6. Museum Education Center Breaks Ground. City of Arcadia Newsletter, Autumn 2013.
7. Flyer, Invitation, and Program-Museum Education Center ribbon-cutting ceremony June 28, 2014 (3 items).
8. 2017 calendar and 2018 calendar of exhibits and events.
9. Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage Annual Report 2016-2017.
10. Richard Cordano Story, exhibit in the Arcadia Veterans Local History Room at Gilb Museum, June 20, 2018 through June 2019. Arcadia Weekly, May 31, 2018. Also Richard Cordano's "My Ship" speech about the U.S.S. Capricornus.
11. Articles about Daring Dames exhibit. Dames of Distinction, Pasadena Star News, March 8, 2004. Meet the Daring Dames, Pasadena Star News, April 23, 2004. Catherine Murphy retires as City Treasurer, Arcadia Tribune, September 16, 1982. Florence Wilson Dies, Arcadia Tribune, February 17, 1974. Exhibit was about female pioneers, female firsts in Arcadia: Clara Baldwin was issued the city's first liquor license. Florence Williams (possible typo, should be Florence Wilson) became the city's first woman police officer in 1945, Christine Van Maanen became Arcadia's first female city clerk in 1956. Floretta Lauber was Arcadia's first mayor in 1976, Phyllis Tomkins was the first woman Rotarian in 1987. Ruth Gilb was first president of the Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association in 1983. Beth Decoteau (now Beth Fournier) was first female firefighter in 2003. Hall of Fame jockey Julie Krone was first woman to win a Breeders' Cup race. Louise Brandsma was the first female patrol officer in 1978 and first woman sergeant in 1983 in Arcadia Police Department. Catherine Murphy is a retired City Treasurer and WASP (Women's Air Force Service Pilot). Marie Schmitt is one of the city's first woman physicians. Mickey Ball and Mary Young were WAVES (Women's Auxiliary of Volunteer Service for the U.S. Navy).
12. What's new at Gilb Museum? New staff include Curator Stevy Acevedo and Museum Education Coordinator Brittani Alberto. Arcadia Weekly, October 31, 2019.
13. a. Featured historical photo "Gilb Museum celebrates 20 years" from Arcadia Public Library website, October 2021. b. Arcadia's Gilb Museum celebrates 20th anniversary, Arcadia Weekly, October 14, 2021.
14. Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage Annual Reports.2017-201.; 2019-2020. 2020-2021 Annual Report. 2021-2022 Annual Report.
15. Remembrance-City dedicates Museum Education Center named for Floretta K. Lauber, the city's first female mayor. Pasadena Star news, p. A3, August 3, 2017.
16. Carol Libby Courtyard and Garden Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, September 17, 2022. Carol Libby was a long time Arcadia resident, historian, preservationist, volunteer, author, educator, friend, wife, and mother.
17.Flyer announcing the Arcadia veterans kiosk unveiling at the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage on Saturday, March 14, 2020.
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Pasadena Tournament of Roses. Programs/Pictorials

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1. Pasadena Tournament of Roses. Programs/Pictorials. Oversized Programs – 1905, 1906, 1911, 1913, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004
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1. Pasadena Tournament of Roses. Programs/Pictorials. Oversized Programs – 1905, 1906, 1911, 1913, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004
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Pasadena Tournament of Roses. Programs/Pictorials
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1. Pasadena Tournament of Roses. Programs/Pictorials. Pre-1950
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1. Pasadena Tournament of Roses. Programs/Pictorials. 1950-1979
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1. Pasadena Tournament of Roses. Programs/Pictorials. Duplicates.
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Pasadena Tournament of Roses. Programs/Pictorials 1980-2024

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1. Pasadena Tournament of Roses. Programs/Pictorials. 1980-2020. 2009 Edition features Rose Queen Courtney Chou Lee, from Arcadia High School. Pasadena's Rose Magazine 2010 (Queen Natalie Innocenzi and Princess June Ko from Arcadia), Pasadena's Rose Magazine 2017 (Princess Maya Khan and Lauren Emik…
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1. Pasadena Tournament of Roses. Programs/Pictorials. 1980-2020. 2009 Edition features Rose Queen Courtney Chou Lee, from Arcadia High School. Pasadena's Rose Magazine 2010 (Queen Natalie Innocenzi and Princess June Ko from Arcadia), Pasadena's Rose Magazine 2017 (Princess Maya Khan and Lauren Emiko Powers from Arcadia High School). Pasadena's Rose Magazine 2018 (Princesses Lauren Elizabeth Buehner and Sydney Grace Pickering from Arcadia High School) and Pasadena's Rose Magazine Parade and Game Preview 2020. Pasadena's Rose Magazine Queen Nadia Chung and the 2022 Tournament of Roses Royal Court (with Swetha Somasundaram of Arcadia High School.) Pasadena's Rose Magazine presenting 2023 Rose Queen Bella Ballard (with Princess Sahanna Rajinikanthan from Arcadia High School). Pasadena's Rose Magazine 2024 Rose Queen Naomi Stillitano (from Arcadia High School) (2018, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024 in one folder).
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Pasadena Tournament of Roses. Programs/Pictorials
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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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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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Selmer Collection
Selmer, Doris
Selmer, Jerry
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12.5 x 11 x 15.5 inch pale blue box
Location
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Box Number
Box 138
Shelf Number
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Tournament of Roses

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1. Arcadia's Rose Tournament float takes shape. Arcadia News Post 12/11/68. 2. Roses Association offers involvement and Tournament members invest in community. Arcadia Tribune 6/29/69 and 7/2/69 (two part series) 3. Pamela Tedesco crowned. Arcadia Tribune 12/28/69. 4. Dear Chamber member…
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1. Arcadia's Rose Tournament float takes shape. Arcadia News Post 12/11/68.
2. Roses Association offers involvement and Tournament members invest in community. Arcadia Tribune 6/29/69 and 7/2/69 (two part series)
3. Pamela Tedesco crowned. Arcadia Tribune 12/28/69.
4. Dear Chamber member. Tournament Association's letter about fund raiser dated 9/23/70.
5. Plans are being made for 1971 Rose parade. Arcadia Tribune 1/18/70.
6. Rose Queen relaxes. Arcadia News Post 11/10/71.
7. Contract clause helps city float win major prize. Arcadia Tribune 1/6/77.
8. Arcadia living in dream world. Arcadia Tribune 10/6/77.
9. Rose Land. (Workers putting final floral touches on Arcadia's parade entry.) News photos Los Angeles Times 1/1/78.
10. Arcadia -- prize winner -- "The First Arcadians." Copy of postcard from commemorative brochure found in scrapbook #3 -- Rancho Santa Anita.
11. End of the line. Santa Anita Racetrack float being moved from Victory Park to be dismantled. News photo Los Angeles Times 1/1/79.
12. 1915 Dove of Peace, Anita Baldwin Entry. Information secured by Jack McCaskill from Tournament records.
13. 1916 Anita Baldwin Entry. Information secured by Jack McCaskill from Tournament records.
14. Tournament of Roses. The Arcadian Observer 1/4/1919, p. 14.
15. Pasadena holds 37th annual Rose Fete. From 1926 Tournament of Roses Association program. Received from Tournament of Roses Association 9/8/66.
16. 20,000 blossoms to go, Arcadia's float will roll. Arcadia Highlander 12/21/83.
17. Harris to bloom for real in '87 Rose Parade. Arcadia Highlander 10/29/86.
18. Miss Arcadia is crowned Sunday. (Names and short bios on royal court.) Arcadia Highlander 12/4/85.
19. Katie Garry crowned Arcadia's queen. Arcadia Highlander 12/11/85.
20. Introducing queen and court. Arcadia Highlander 12/18/85.
21. Float fund gains many subscribers. Arcadia Tribune 12/11/31.
22. Arcadia float to portray Ireland. News clip 12/25/31.
23. Rose Parade viewed by great multitude. News clip - Arcadia, CA 1/8/32.
24. Second place award given local entry. Arcadia Tribune 1/3/39.
25. Rose award. Photo article. Arcadia Tribune 2/23/50.
26. Santa Anita Village Float. Group of workers finishing the float. Photo article. Journal 1/4/50.
27. On their way. Santa Anita Village float. Photo article. 1/5/50.
28. Miss Arcadia of 1963 is Vikki Lynn Davis. Photo article. Arcadia Tribune 12/2/62.
29. Who will be queen? Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley Section 11/29/62.
30. Last minute touches. Los Angeles Times 1/1/68.
31. Methodist youth groups are busy decorating floats for Rose Parade. Arcadia Tribune n.d.
32. Packet of information regarding the 1993 Tournament of Roses and the Arcadia float prepared by the Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association.
33. Lucky Baldwin and the Rose Bowl. Sports Mirror February 1955.
34. Renderings of Arcadia's 1981 parade float unveiled at mixer. Highlander Community News 10/22/80.
35. 1994-95 Miss Arcadia Tournament of Roses pageant presented by the Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association. Program for 10/8/94.
36. Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association invitation to a float preview party 12/27/94.
37. Arcadia's float celebrates race day. Foothill Star Tribune, p. A4. 10/9/92.
38. Miss Arcadia in spotlight with court. Foothill Star Tribune, p. A1. 10/12/92.
39. Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association presents "Festival of Food." Flyer for 10/2/95 event.
40. Photos and information about 1994 Arcadia Court and Arcadia princess on the Pasadena Court.
41. 1996 Tournament of Roses information about Arcadia Court and Arcadia princess on the Pasadena court.
42. Article about Erica Brynes, 1994 Rose Queen. The Rose, San Gabriel Valley Newspapers 12/29/63.
43. Millions witness Rose Tournament. Arcadia Tribune 1/2/41.
44. Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association. Arcadia at a Glance, Summer 1997 issue.
45. Arcadia High School senior Dusty Dayne Gibbs is the 2008 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Queen. From the Arcadia Unified School District School News and Views, December 2007.
46. Program from the Coronation of the 91st Rose Queen and Presentation of the Royal Court, October 30, 2008. The 2009 Rose Queen is Courtney Lee. Lauren Valenzuela is a princess. Both are Arcadia High School students.
47. Arcadia and the Rose Parade: how much do you really know? Rose Parade's, Arcadia's histories strongly linked. In photo: Arcadia's entry in the 1916 Tournament of Roses Parade (note: caption may be incorrect, this float looks like the 1914 float). Arcadia Tribune, October 27, 1983, p. A-1.
48. Senior Living magazine, Dec/Jan 2009 issue featuring local Arcadia High School senior, Rose Queen Courtney Lee and Tournament of Roses President Ronald H. "Corky" Conzonire on the cover.
49. Souvenir pin of Courtney Lee, 2009 Rose Queen.
50. The Rose 2009 magazine featuring stories on Rose Queen Courtney Lee and princess Lauren Valenzuela, both of Arcadia, and grand marshal Cloris Leachman, actress. This item moved to Box 36 in History Room Shelf B4 on 1-10-2018.
51. Pasadena's Rose Magazine, Parade 2010, insert of the Pasadena Star News, featuring Rose Queen Natalie Innocenzi on the cover and the whole court in a Macy's ad on the back cover. Inside story features question & answer with Queen Natalie Innocenzi and Princess June Ko, both Arcadia residents. This item moved to Box 35 in History Room Shelf B4 on 1-10-2018.
52. A list of the Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association Royal Courts including queens (Miss Arcadia) and princesses from 1961-1996, and notes about who rode the Arcadia float when there was no Arcadia Rose Court in 1997, 1998, 2003. (4 pages).
53. Cathy Lee Crosby has been named Miss Arcadia of 1964. Arcadia Tribune, December 8, 1963.
54. Arcadia Royal Court: Pat Turner, LeClare Holz, Pam Mallory, Cheryl Blanken, Suzanne Godber. Arcadia Tribune, November 21, 1965.
55. Holly Melvin is crowned Arcadia Tournament of Roses Queen. Arcadia Tribune, December 10, 1986.
56. Retiring Arcadia Tournament of Roses Royal Court are shown in photo from microfilm: Debbie Delong, Robin Henkels, Susan Keh, Dynese Schiffilea, and Queen Holly Melvin. Arcadia Tribune, December 6, 1987.
57. Arcadia's Royal Court includes Queen Maria McCann and princesses Jill Johnson, Lynn Bowen, Jennifer "Gigi" Young, Lisa Guiffrida. Arcadia Tribune, December 6, 1987.
58. Rosanna Spata was crowned the Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association's Queen. Arcadia Tribune, December 14, 1988. Princesses are Laura Ganguin, Marisa Stephenson, Christy Renken, Jeanie Moore.
59. Arcadia High School senior Tatyane Berrios, 17, was picked as one of the seven young women on the 2011 Tournament of Roses Royal Court. The Weekly Star, January 6, 2011.
60. List of Pasadena Rose Queens through the years from 1905-2011, with some girls from Arcadia noted. From World Wide Web: www.tournamentofroses.com. Retrieved March, 2011.
61. A float barely afloat; Parade: Arcadia group pleads for funds to keep its Tournament of Roses tradition alive. Los Angeles Times, October 18, 1996. Retrieved from ProQuest LA Times database on March 25, 2011.
62. Royal court chosen for Tournament of Roses. Seven members of the 1999 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Royal Court were chosen, three from Arcadia High School: Christina Farrell, Chaitali Gala, Olivia Wilson. Los Angeles Times, October 13, 1998. Retrieved from ProQuest LA Times database on March 25, 2011.
63. Arcadia High School band to perform in Rose Bowl Parade, Mountain Views News, December 31, 2016.
64. Pasadena's Rose Magazine 2017 Parade and Game Preview with spotlight on Queen Victoria Castellanos and profiles of royal court princesses, two are from Arcadia: Lauren Emiko Powers and Maya Khan. Was an insert from Pasadena Star News. This item moved to Box 35 in History Room Shelf B4 on 1-10-2018.
65. Arcadia's crowning glory. Michelle Lojeski, 1992 Arcadia Tournament of Roses queen passes down her cape to the 1993 queen, Jeannie Kim. Star-Tribune, November 1992.
66. Arcadia's first float entry in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses came from the actions of Cooperative Arcadians (later to become Arcadia Woman's Club). In fall of 1914, Cooperative Arcadians requested $200 from Arcadia City Council and it was granted for the January 1915 parade, however Mrs. Anita Baldwin came forth with an offer to pay the bill prior to the parade. Her offer was accepted and that $200 appropriated was set over to finance a float the next year (1916). From Arcadia: city of the Santa Anita, by Gordon Eberly, p. 67.
67. Meet members of 2020's Tournament of Roses Court. Princess Rukan Saif is from Arcadia High School. Pasadena Star News, December 28, 2019.
68. Meet Rose Queen Naomi Stillitano. Arcadia High senior is ready to welcome new year in style going down Colorado Boulevard. Pasadena Star News, December 28, 2023, p. A1,A4. See also Pasadena's Rose Magazine 2024 in Box 35 in History Room Shelf B4.
69."Welcome to Pasadena : Royal Invitation to the Tournament of Roses." Includes photo of Rose Queen Naomi Stillitano in a Foothill Transit advertisement; an article on the Los Hermanos Banuelos Charro Team, headed by Ramon Banuelos, "Decades of Friendship and Culture : Charro Team Gears Up for 15th Parade Run"; an article about Naomi Stillitano "A Ray of Sunshine : Rose Queen Says She Enjoys Making People Happy." Includes picture of 2024 Royal Court. Pasadena Weekly, p. 1, 19-20, 32, December 28, 2023; and photos and descriptions of personalities, bands, and floats that appeared in the 2024 Rose Parade, including Rose Queen Naomi Stillitano. Pasadena Weekly, p. 11-12, January 4, 2024.
Subjects
Tournament of Roses
Item ID
246AF
Collection
Subject Files
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