Contents

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.

Subjects

Centennial Celebrations, 2003

Item ID

255AF

Collection

Subject Files

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Contents

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

Less detail