Contents

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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Chamber of Commerce

Item ID

46AF

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 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.

Subjects

Personal collections

Selmer Collection

Selmer, Doris

Selmer, Jerry

Physical Description

12.5 x 11 x 15.5 inch pale blue box

Location

Basement

Box Number

Box 138

Shelf Number

H29

Item ID

509AF

Collection

Subject Files

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