General information regarding Friends of the Arcadia Public Library
- Newspaper
- Arcadia Tribune
- Date
- March 29, 1956 p. 13
- May 10, 1956 p. 17 (formed)
- February 18, 1957 p. 1 (gives record player to Library)
- June 28, 1962 p. 15 (first art loan festival)
- February 24, 1963 p. 14 (oral history tapes)
- November 5, 1967 p. 10 (historical paintings donated to Library)
- Newspaper
- Arcadia Tribune
- Date
- March 29, 1956 p. 13
- May 10, 1956 p. 17 (formed)
- February 18, 1957 p. 1 (gives record player to Library)
- June 28, 1962 p. 15 (first art loan festival)
- February 24, 1963 p. 14 (oral history tapes)
- November 5, 1967 p. 10 (historical paintings donated to Library)
- Subjects
- Friends of the Arcadia Public Library
- Item ID
- 3937AN
- Collection
- Newspaper Index
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Articles relative to new library.
- Newspaper
- Arcadia Tribune
- Date
- January 27, 1955 p. 1 (Board recommendations for new facility)
- March 6, 1958 p. 1 (City leaders look at new library plan)
- December 25, 1958 p. 1 (Final choice for library site)
- January 8, 1959 p. 1 (City Council approves site)
- June 29, 1959 p. 1 (Contract signed)
- November 16, 1959 p. 1 (Board approves plan)
- February 22, 1960 p. 1 (Plans for new building)
- April 10, 1961 p. 12 (Girl scouts plant trees)
- April 13, 1961 p. 1 (Dedication program)
- April 17, 1961 p. 1 (Cultural events slated)
- April 20, 1961 p. 1 (Crowds visit new library)
- Newspaper
- Arcadia Tribune
- Date
- January 27, 1955 p. 1 (Board recommendations for new facility)
- March 6, 1958 p. 1 (City leaders look at new library plan)
- December 25, 1958 p. 1 (Final choice for library site)
- January 8, 1959 p. 1 (City Council approves site)
- June 29, 1959 p. 1 (Contract signed)
- November 16, 1959 p. 1 (Board approves plan)
- February 22, 1960 p. 1 (Plans for new building)
- April 10, 1961 p. 12 (Girl scouts plant trees)
- April 13, 1961 p. 1 (Dedication program)
- April 17, 1961 p. 1 (Cultural events slated)
- April 20, 1961 p. 1 (Crowds visit new library)
- Subjects
- Arcadia Public Library - Building - 1961-
- Item ID
- 3979AN
- Collection
- Newspaper Index
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Loan of art from library
- Newspaper
- Arcadia Tribune
- Date
- March 20, 1958 p. 1
- September 22, 1958 p. 1
- October 2, 1958 p. 1
Reference Librarian
- Newspaper
- Arcadia Tribune
- Date
- April 19, 1954
- Pages
- p. 1
Articles re Homer Fletcher
- Newspaper
- Arcadia Tribune
- Date
- August 6, 1959 p. 1 (appointed Head Librarian)
- February 16, 1964 p. 1 (appointed President of the Public Library Executive Association)
- January 3, 1965 p. 1 (resigns)
Reference librarian
- Newspaper
- Arcadia Tribune
- Date
- May 27, 1954 p. 1 (fired after 2 months on job)
- June 3, 1954 p. 1 (City Council takes no action)
- June 14, 1954 p. 1 (Library Board discussion)
Articles re employee Louise Du Mond
- Newspaper
- Arcadia Tribune
- Date
- August 20, 1953 p. 1 (resignation requested)
- September 3, 1953 p. 1 (she requests written explanation)
- September 17, 1953 p. 1 (Board fires her)
- September 21, 1953 p. 1 (Petitions in support of her)
- October 1, 1953 p. 1 (Library Association blasts Arcadia Board)
- October 8, 1953 p. 1 (Council denies a public hearing; orders charges made public)
- November 2, 1953 p. 1 (She responds to charges)
- Newspaper
- Arcadia Tribune
- Date
- August 20, 1953 p. 1 (resignation requested)
- September 3, 1953 p. 1 (she requests written explanation)
- September 17, 1953 p. 1 (Board fires her)
- September 21, 1953 p. 1 (Petitions in support of her)
- October 1, 1953 p. 1 (Library Association blasts Arcadia Board)
- October 8, 1953 p. 1 (Council denies a public hearing; orders charges made public)
- November 2, 1953 p. 1 (She responds to charges)
- Subjects
- Arcadia Public Library - Employees
- Du Mond, Louise
- Item ID
- 3984AN
- Collection
- Newspaper Index
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The art exhibit this month at the Arcadia Public Library is the work of Mrs. Edna Lenz.
- Newspaper
- Arcadia Tribune
- Date
- July 11, 1957
- Pages
- p. 15
An exhibit of water colors by Mrs. Kathleen Van Wyck of Arcadia is on display at the Arcadia Public Library.
- Newspaper
- Arcadia Tribune
- Date
- August 15, 1957
- Pages
- p. 3 photo
William J. Surganty's sketches of churches around the world will be displayed at the Arcadia Public Library.
- Newspaper
- Arcadia Tribune
- Date
- March 18, 1957
- Pages
- p. 3
Arcadia artist, Mrs. Trude Hanscom, is providing oil paintings to Arcadians through the Art Loan at the Arcadia Public Library.
- Newspaper
- Arcadia Tribune
- Date
- March 16, 1959
- Pages
- p. 9
Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ross, July 22.
- Newspaper
- Arcadia Tribune
- Date
- August 1, 1957
- Pages
- p. 20
- Announcement Type
- Birth
General information regarding Live Oak Library
- Newspaper
- Arcadia Tribune
- Date
- September 20, 1954 p. 6 (Live Oak branch opens)
- January 26, 1956 p. 3 (part of 6th largest library system in U.S.)
- November 19, 1959 p. 1 (County search for new site for E. Live Oak branch)
- February 22, 1962 p. 8 (protest closing)
- February 4, 1965 p. 1 (new library dedicated)
- Newspaper
- Arcadia Tribune
- Date
- September 20, 1954 p. 6 (Live Oak branch opens)
- January 26, 1956 p. 3 (part of 6th largest library system in U.S.)
- November 19, 1959 p. 1 (County search for new site for E. Live Oak branch)
- February 22, 1962 p. 8 (protest closing)
- February 4, 1965 p. 1 (new library dedicated)
- Subjects
- Libraries
- Item ID
- 3977AN
- Collection
- Newspaper Index
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Mrs. Elsie Porri, Arcadia artist, exhibits her work at the library.
- Newspaper
- Arcadia Tribune
- Date
- February 12, 1959
- Pages
- p. 20
Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Terry L. Cedarquist, Dec. 18.
- Newspaper
- Arcadia Tribune
- Date
- December 29, 1955
- Pages
- p. 10
- Announcement Type
- Birth
Public Works Planning Division formed
- Newspaper
- Arcadia Tribune
- Date
- July 1, 1957
- Pages
- p. 1
An exhibition of oil paintings by Dexter Jones, will remain on display at the city library through June 30.
- Newspaper
- Arcadia Tribune
- Date
- June 20, 1957
- Pages
- p. 28
Appointed Deputy Treasurer
- Newspaper
- Arcadia Tribune
- Date
- May 9, 1955
- Pages
- p. 1
Appointed Treasurer
- Newspaper
- Arcadia Tribune
- Date
- May 9, 1955
- Pages
- p. 1
Resigns as City Manager
- Newspaper
- Arcadia Tribune
- Date
- August 24, 1959
- Pages
- p. 1