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1. "The Shops at Santa Anita"aren't right for Arcadia. Mailed to residents in February, 2006 by Westfield Santa Anita in opposition to new mall. Photos in the flyer are not of Arcadia Fire Department or Arcadia Police Department.

2. "Date Night at The Grove," invitation from Caruso Affiliated, April 2006.

3. "Stop The Shops at Santa Anita" and billboards, wall signs, animated signs, mailer paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P.

4. "Public Scoping Meeting: the Shops at Santa Anita Park-Revised Project," June 13, 2006.

5. Grand opening and open house of the office of The Shops at Santa Anita and Caruso Affiliated. May 2006.

6. "Caruso Project Faces Key Test on Wednesday." San Marino Tribune, April 5, 2007.

7. Caruso Affiliated newsletter "Speaking Santa Anita, an update on The Shops at Santa Anita" sent to residents. December 2006. Arcadia firefighters support the shops. Planning Commission hears from Arcadians such as Ruth Dunlop. Supporter spotlight on Nancy Chan.

Subjects

Shops at Santa Anita (The) - See also Caruso Affiliated and Arcadia First! for the "Mall War"

Item ID

280AF

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1. List of annual award winners through 1986.

2. "Mrs. Hoard, Scoot win." Arcadia Tribune, August 22, 1974, page 1.

3. "Neal Johnson named '75 Citizen of the Year." Arcadia Tribune, March 23, 1975, page 1.

4. "Hospital Chaplain honored as 1976 'Citizen of the Year'." Arcadia Tribune, April 4, 1976, page A1.

5. "Mrs. Livingston, Gilb named to receive awards as top citizens." Arcadia Tribune, February 27, 1977, page A1.

6. "Carol Libby, Roy Long 1977 Citizens of the Year." Arcadia Tribune, March 2, 1978, page A1.

7. "Helms, Mason Citizens of the Year." Arcadia Tribune, March 11, 1979, page A1.

8. "Arcadia Citizens of the Year." Arcadia Tribune, March 30, 1980, page A1.

9. "Marilyn Daleo named Citizen of the Year." Arcadia Tribune, February 15, 1981, page A1.

10. "Honors set for Dr. Robert Bell, Marguerite Towsley on April 4." Arcadia Tribune, February 14, 1982.

11. "Catherine Mundy, Lyle Cunningham named Citizens of the Year." Arcadia Tribune, February 10, 1983.

12. "Citizens of the Year: Ruth Gilb, Jim Parker." Arcadia Tribune, March 8, 1984.

13. "'Citizens of the Year' chosen." Arcadia Highlander, March 6, 1985, page 1.

14. "Ruth Gilb: Citizen of the Year." FPC Digest, April 1984, page 12.

15. "Citizens of '81 announced." Highland Community News, March 10, 1982, page 1.

16. "Arcadia Chamber of Commerce recognizes Goddard, Pellegrino as outstanding 'Citizens of Year'." Arcadia Highlander, March 26, 1986, page 14.

17. "Arcadians turn out to salute Gary Kovacic: former mayor hailed by Chamber of Commerce as 2006 'Citizen of the Year.' San Marino Tribune, April 5, 2007.

18. Chamber honors local Alice Wang as Citizen of the Year. Weekly Star, supplement to the Pasadena Star News, p. 1, 7. February 12, 2012.

19. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Installation of Officers and Citizen of the Year Award Gala Celebration program, April 19, 2012.

20. Bob and Patsy Harbicht named Arcadia Chamber of Commerce 2014 Citizens of the Year, succeeding Jim and Shelly Romo. Arcadia Weekly, January 30, 2014.

21. Arcadia City Clerk Gene Glasco named Arcadia's Citizen of the Year, Arcadia Weekly, April 10, 2017.

Subjects

Citizen of the Year

Item ID

53AF

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Subject Files

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1. List of annual award winners 1969-1994.

2. Mrs. Saunders picked top senior. (Edith Saunders) Arcadia Tribune April 26, 1973.

3. Velma Wright Senior of the Year. Arcadia Tribune May 2, 1974.

4. Spoelstra named 1974 Senior Citizen. (Raymond C. Spoelstra) Arcadia Tribune May 1, 1975.

5. Hilda Raymond, Henry Horst top seniors. Arcadia Tribune May 6, 1976.

6. Honored senior says her golden years were the 1930s. (Cay Mortenson) Arcadia Tribune May 15, 1977.

7. Secret for Senior of the Year: years of giving, lots of heart. (Marie Percy) Arcadia Tribune April 6, 1978.

8. Francis Canny goes where she's needed. Arcadia Tribune March 18, 1979.

9. John Joseph keeps moving. Arcadia Tribune March 22, 1979.

10. Lurie: age is a state of mind. (Lee Lurie) Arcadia Tribune March 20, 1980.

11. Genevieve Bloom: harmonious choice for Senior of the Year. Arcadia Tribune April 9, 1981.

12. Shaw honored as Arcadia's Senior Citizen of the Year. (Warren Shaw) Arcadia Tribune April 15, 1982.

13. Mrs. Natalie Dwight named Arcadia's 1983 Senior Citizen of the Year. Arcadia Tribune May 26, 1983.

14. Mrs. Dorothy L. Eggleston is chosen Senior Citizen of the Year. Arcadia Tribune May 6, 1984.

15. Isabel Hooten selected as Arcadia's Senior of the Year. Arcadia Highlander May 14, 1986.

16. William Dillon and Josephine Duckwall City's top seniors. Arcadia Highlander May 6, 1987.

17. Arcadia Rotary Club Salute to Seniors luncheon honors Bob Bane, the City of Arcadia Senior of the Year. Biographical notes. Mountain Views News, p. 7, April 20, 2013.

18. Arcadia Rotary Club's salute to seniors luncheon honors Glynna Harper as 2014 Senior Citizen of the Year. Mountain Views News, March 29, 2014.

19. Arcadia Rotary Club, annual Rotary salute to Seniors, May 12, 2015, honoring Senior Citizens of the Year--Jerry Selmer and Doris Selmer.

20. Arcadia Rotary Club honors Mary Hansen as the City of Arcadia 2018 Senior of the Year. Mountain Views News, March 24, 2018.

21. Arcadia Rotary Club annual salute to seniors, May 10, 2016 program presents 2016 Senior of the Year Carol Libby, with picture of Carol Libby at the Hugo Reid Family Statue.

22. Arcadia Rotary Club's Salute to Seniors Luncheon honoring Lee Shimmin, 2019 Senior of the Year. Mountain Views News, April 6, 2019.

23. City of Arcadia 2021 Senior of the Year is Elizabeth Renfrew. San Gabriel Valley Examiner, March 31, 2022.

24. Marilyn Daleo named Arcadia's 2022 Senior of The Year. Mountain View News, April 22, 2023.

Subjects

Senior Citizen of the Year

Item ID

232AF

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Subject Files

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1. Retired Men’s News. (Periodical) J.H. Hoeppel, Publisher and Editor. 1939 – 1941. (2 Bound Volumes). Name changed to: National Defense, Feb. 1939

Subjects

Retired Men’s News.

Location

History Room

Box Number

Box 42

Shelf Number

Shelf B3

Item ID

352AF

Collection

Subject Files

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1. National Defense (Periodical) J.H. Hoeppel, Founder. 1942-July 1961 (2 Bound Volumes). Continues Retired Men's News.

Subjects

Retired Men’s News.

Location

History Room

Box Number

Box 43

Shelf Number

Shelf B3

Item ID

353AF

Collection

Subject Files

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Previous years filed in Arcadia History Box #79

No Table of Contents -- Peacock's Tale (insert with payroll checks)

Subjects

City Employees-Employee Newsletter (Current Year)

Item ID

62AF

Collection

Subject Files

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NO TABLE OF CONTENTS. Current Year Only. Formerly Business Hotline. Previous years filed in Arcadia History Box #60A & B.

Subjects

Chamber of Commerce-News and Views

Item ID

47AF

Collection

Subject Files

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Filed in Arcadia History Box #60C

1. 1970

2. 1971

3. 1972

4. 1973

5. 1974

6. 1975

7. 1976

8. 1977

9. January 1978

10. February 1978

11. March 1978

12. June 1978

13. August 1978

14. January 1979

15. February 1979

16. March 1979

17. November 1978

18. April 1979

19. May 1979

20. June 1979

21. July 1979

22. August 1979

23. September 1979

24. October 1979

25. November 1979

26. December 1979

27. January 1980

28. February 1980

29. March 1980

30. April 1980

31. May 1980

32. June 1980

33. July 1980

34. September 1980

35. October 1980

36. November 1980

37. December 1980

38. January 1981

39. February 1981

40. March 1981

41. March #2 1981 (probably April)

42. May 1981

43. June 1981

44. July 1981

45. August 1981

46. September 1981

47. October 1981

48. November 1981

49. December 1981

50. January 1982

51. March 1982

52. April 1982

53. May 1982

54. June 1982

55. July 1982

56. August 1982

57. September 1982

58. October 1984

59. May 1988

Subjects

Chamber of Commerce-News Bulletin

Item ID

48AF

Collection

Subject Files

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San Gabriel Valley News. August 3, 1922 – Feb. 28, 1924. Temple Times and San Gabriel Valley News. March 6, 1924 – July 31, 1924. (Two Bound Volumes)

Subjects

San Gabriel Valley News.

Location

History Room

Box Number

Box 49.

Shelf Number

Shelf F7

Item ID

360AF

Collection

Subject Files

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Arcadia Public Library. Complete set of blueprints for library building 20 W. Duarte Rd (Garwood, 1960). Also includes Children's Room addition (Garwood, 1962), Emergency Exit Basement (ASL Consulting Eng, 1991) and Lobby Remodeling (Fickes, 1974). Companion set to Library Remodel/Expansion Blueprints. See Box #025

Subjects

Arcadia Public Library Building Complete set of Blueprints

Location

Basement

Box Number

Box 024

Shelf Number

Shelf H14

Item ID

447AF

Collection

Subject Files

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1. Man O’ War. Ordnance Training Center. Camp Santa Anita. Arcadia, California. Vol. 1, No. 1, December 25, 1942 – Vol. 2, No. 22, May 19, 1944. Bound, Complete

Subjects

Man O’ War. Ordnance Training Center. Camp Santa Anita. Arcadia, California

Location

History Room

Box Number

Box 39

Shelf Number

Shelf B5

Item ID

348AF

Collection

Subject Files

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1. Man O’ War. Ordnance Training Center. Camp Santa Anita. Arcadia, California. Miscellaneous loose issues.

Subjects

Man O’ War. Ordnance Training Center. Camp Santa Anita. Arcadia, California

Location

History Room

Box Number

Box 39A

Shelf Number

Shelf B5

Item ID

349AF

Collection

Subject Files

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1. Arcadia mall buyer a local resident. Wen Shan Chang, 71, of Bradbury is new proprietor of The Shops at Santa Anita, formerly owned by Westfield. Pasadena Star News, September 23, 2022. See also subject file Westfield Shoppingtown Santa Anita.

Subjects

Shops at Santa Anita (The)-formerly Westfield Santa Anita

Shopping malls

Item ID

508AF

Collection

Subject Files

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Arcadia Public Library. Complete set of blueprints for library remodel 20 W. Duarte Rd. Charles Walton, November 18, 1994. Reproducible copy of floor plan for Phase I. Continued in Box 025B.

Subjects

Arcadia Public Library Building Complete set of Blueprints for Library Remodel 20 W. Duarte Rd.

Location

Basement

Box Number

Box 025A

Shelf Number

Shelf H14

Item ID

448AF

Collection

Subject Files

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Arcadia Public Library. Complete set of blueprints for library remodel 20 W. Duarte Rd. Charles Walton, November 18, 1994. Reproducible copy of floor plan for Phase I. Continued from Box 025A.

Subjects

Arcadia Public Library Building Complete set of Blueprints for Library Remodel 20 W. Duarte Rd.

Location

Basement

Box Number

Box 025B

Shelf Number

Shelf H15

Item ID

449AF

Collection

Subject Files

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1. Paired-Company Plan expected to benefit Santa Anita shareholders. Los Angeles Times February 19, 1980.

2. Securities and Exchange Commission Form 10-AK. Joint annual report of Santa Anita Companies; 50 pg. report received Spring 1980.

3. Report for the three months ended March 31, 1980.

4. Santa Anita Companies report for second quarter ending July 29, 1980.

5. Report for six months ended June 30, 1980.

6. Report for nine months ended September 30, 1980.

7. Santa Anita Companies report earnings for year ended December 31, 1980.

8. Santa Anita declares regular dividend for first quarter plus extra for prior year.

9. Governor Brown has signed a new horseracing bill... Letter to shareholders October 3, 1980.

10. Santa Anita Companies ask stock exchange listing. Arcadia Tribune April 19, 1981.

11. Santa Anita Companies report for three months ending March 31, 1981.

12. Report for three months ended June 30, 1981.

13. Preliminary Prospectus - The Santa Anita Companies. Official prospectus dated June 19, 1981.

14. The Santa Anita Companies - eight page report by Corporation for six months ended June 30, 1981. August 1981.

15. Santa Anita Realty Enterprises obtains 50% interest in development of major Los Angeles industrial park. Announcement from Santa Anita Realty Enterprises November 1981.

16. Santa Anita Companies - four page report of record earnings for year ended December 31, 1981. received March 1982.

17. The Santa Anita Companies - eight page report by Corporation for three months ended March 31, 1982.

18. Santa Anita Companies. Investor facts.

19. Santa Anita Companies report for the nine months ended September 30, 1985.

20. Strub in the stretch. Reprint of an article in Forbes magazine September 9, 1985.

21. Investor facts. Brochure on investing in Santa Anita Companies.

22. Santa Anita Development Corporation circa 1981.

23. Santa Anita Companies Investor Facts pamphlet 1988.

24. The Santa Anita spread. Reprint of article from Sports, Inc by Chuck Stogel, p.25. October 31, 1988.

25. Santa Anita reports passage of favorable racing legislation.

26. A day at the races, a night on the town. Pasadena Weekly February 3, 1995.

27. Letter from Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc to Our Neighbors dated January 26, 1995 regarding satellite wagering only in the evenings.

28. Flyer from Santa Anita to its neighbors for an informal presentation on plans for an entertainment/retail project to be located south of its Paddock area, to be held February 2, 1995.

29. Santa Anita Betting on a New Game: Card Casinos. Los Angeles Times section D-2, February 10, 1995.

30. Shareholder letter with news release attached regarding an alliance with Colony Capital, real estate investment firm, designed to enhance Santa Anita's long-term value to shareholders dated August 19, 1996.

31. Meditrust Companies press release: Meditrust and Santa Anita Shareholders Approve Reverse Merger. November 5, 1997.

32. Santa Anita Companies-Report for the 3 months ended June 30, 1995.

Subjects

Santa Anita Companies

Item ID

194AF

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1. Announcement of gold digging activity in Big Santa Anita Canyon in the mid 1880s. Clip from Pony Express Courier, March 1938. Copied from Mr. Sid Platford's copy.

2. Copy of claim staked for placer mining in Santa Anita Canyon in 1877 and filed with the Los Angeles County Hall of Records. The names appear to be J.N. Varnay or Vannay and Henry Matheys. Given to Library by Richard Courtney April 1981.

Subjects

Santa Anita Canyon

Item ID

196AF

Collection

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1. The story of Santa Anita: the great race place. Beckwith, B.K. 64 pg. booklet on history of the track.

2. King of sports. 32 pg. booklets on thoroughbred racing in general.

3. Sample condition book used by owners and trainers who are looking for a race in which to enter their horse. First issue 1978-79.

4. The Great Race - The Santa Anita Handicap. This is a history of this race. San Francisco Chronicle March 5, 1982.

5. The King of Sports Comes Back to California. CALIFORNIA ARTS & ARCHITECTURE January 1935.

6. Santa Anita the Great Race Place. Guide for thoroughbred racing.

7. Letter from George James of Bert Crowther Ltd dated October 6, 1956 regarding the statuary at Santa Anita Park.

8. Santa Anita: Grand Dane of racing goes mod. Column by Jim Murray in LATimes February 16, 1971.

9. Santa Anita Park. PACIFIC PATHWAYS March 1946.

10. Santa Anita Park. Description of statuary at Santa Anita Park. 1956. source: Santa Anita Park.

11. news release: Antique Art Objects Give Santa Anita Paddock Gardens New Look. 1956. Description and pictures of statuary at Santa Anita Park. source: Santa Anita Park.

12. Home Turf. LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE April 1990, p.99+

13. Roadsigns. Newsletter of the California Historic Route 66 Association. Fall 1995.

14. Off to the horse races in Arcadia. San Gabriel Valley Tribune October 18, 1996, p.28.

15. Button depicting a horse and jockey. Text reads Santa Anita Park, Home of Seabiscuit.

Subjects

Santa Anita Park

Item ID

198AF

Collection

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Santa Anita Park. Oversize Calendars and color clippings.

Calendar years: 1977-1978, 1978-1979, 1979-1980, 1982-1983, 1984-1985, 1985-1986, 1990-1991, 1991-1992, 1992-1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2007, 2020, 2021.

"Who's next? Santa Anita Park Spring Meet, April 25-June 29." Pasadena Star News supplement. April 24, 2014.

Subjects

Santa Anita Park.

Location

History Room

Box Number

Box 62

Shelf Number

Shelf C3

Item ID

376AF

Collection

Subject Files

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Artist

Edna Lenz

Description

Santa Anita Clubhouse Turn (1966) -- This is a familiar scene to the millions who have excitedly watched the thoroughbreds round this turn going into the stretch.

Item ID

100L

Collection

Paintings

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