Arcadia High School Apache Pow Wow student newspaper, bound volumes. Volume 27, 1978-1979; Volume 28, 1979-1980; Volume 29, 1980-1981; Volume 31, 1982-1983; Volume 36, 1987-1988. Duplicates in basement in unnumbered boxes.
The following are at the Arcadia Historical Museum: Volume 19, 1970-1971; Vo…
1. The Arcadian Observer. Official paper of the United States Army Balloon School at Arcadia, California. Vol. 1 #1 August 3, 1918 – Vol. 1 #29 February 15, 1919 (Bound) 2. Official Souvenir & Program Balloon School Circus and the Final Edition of The Arcadian Observer, February 22, 1919.
1. The Arcadian Observer. Official paper of the United States Army Balloon School at Arcadia, California. Vol. 1 #1 August 3, 1918 – Vol. 1 #29 February 15, 1919 (Bound)
2. Official Souvenir & Program Balloon School Circus and the Final Edition of The Arcadian Observer, February 22, 1919.
1. The Arcadian Observer. Official paper of the United States Army Balloon School at Arcadia, California. (Miscellaneous single issues) Supplement to The Arcadian Observer, September 1918, was gift from Sierra Madre Public Library on March 17, 2004.
1. The Arcadian Observer. Official paper of the United States Army Balloon School at Arcadia, California. (Miscellaneous single issues) Supplement to The Arcadian Observer, September 1918, was gift from Sierra Madre Public Library on March 17, 2004.
Arcadia Unified School District. Governing Board Minutes, 1993-1994. Report for the Arcadia Board of Education by Arcadia Citizens Educational Study Committee. March 12, 1956. Report of the survey of the Public Schools of Arcadia City School District, 1947.
Arcadia Unified School District. Governing Board Minutes, 1993-1994. Report for the Arcadia Board of Education by Arcadia Citizens Educational Study Committee. March 12, 1956. Report of the survey of the Public Schools of Arcadia City School District, 1947.
Arcadia Unified School District “Creative Writing” Publication.
Elementary students: 1963-1968, 1970-1971.
Junior High students: 1961-1966, 1971, 1975 Arcadia Unified School District "Imagine" Magazine 2022-2023, Volume 2. Features article about Mark Tuan, international celebrity (musician, perform…
Arcadia Unified School District “Creative Writing” Publication.
Elementary students: 1963-1968, 1970-1971.
Junior High students: 1961-1966, 1971, 1975
Arcadia Unified School District "Imagine" Magazine 2022-2023, Volume 2. Features article about Mark Tuan, international celebrity (musician, performer, K-pop star from group GOT7) and former Arcadia High student, and his return to Arcadia High School.
Arcadia Unified School District "Imagine" Magazine 2023-2024, Volume 3. Features article on Arcadia High School senior Naomi Stillitano, chosen as the Rose Queen for the 2024 Tournament of Roses.
"Shipwrecked," a Dana Middle School magazine publication, June 1999.
1. "Girl 'prisoner' in home 13 years: physical, mental growth stunted. Arcadia parents arrested on charge of child abuse." Arrested by Temple City Sheriffs at the family home at 6722 Golden West Avenue, Arcadia." Article by Larry Palmer and Bob Brown. From Arcadia Tribune on microfilm, November 18,…
1. "Girl 'prisoner' in home 13 years: physical, mental growth stunted. Arcadia parents arrested on charge of child abuse." Arrested by Temple City Sheriffs at the family home at 6722 Golden West Avenue, Arcadia." Article by Larry Palmer and Bob Brown. From Arcadia Tribune on microfilm, November 18, 1970.
2. "'Captive Girl' dad suicide: takes life as son John waits. Son says father feared court, notoriety." Article by Dick Lloyd. Arcadia Tribune, November 22, 1970, p. 1. With related stories "Note tells instructions for funeral (p. 1)," "A story he wanted to tell sealed by death of father (p. 6)," "Changed laws could have averted tragedy (p. 6)," and "Mrs. Wiley shelters at welfare agency: custody hearing Monday (p. 6)."
3."Mrs. Wiley freed on child abuse." Article by Lucie Lowery. Arcadia Tribune, December 16, 1970, p. 1.
Baldwin Stocker Talker January 2002-January 2013 Baldwin Stocker Parent Handbook 1992-1993 and 1993-1994 Clipping, Daily News Post, dated March 2, 1967. Color Guard from Baldwin Stocker school pictured: Richard McEwan, John Geiger, David Melnyk, Bruce Coffman and Neil Conrad. Baldwin Stocker statio…
Baldwin Stocker Parent Handbook 1992-1993 and 1993-1994
Clipping, Daily News Post, dated March 2, 1967. Color Guard from Baldwin Stocker school pictured: Richard McEwan, John Geiger, David Melnyk, Bruce Coffman and Neil Conrad.
1. "Making charts of air currents." Arcadia Journal, June 21, 1919. 2. "Mercury Flights Through Cloudland (1917)." Advertising brochure for sightseeing flights. One of the attractions was the Balloon School. Copied from the original owned by Sid Platford. 3. "Veteran recalls balloon field." Ar…
1. "Making charts of air currents." Arcadia Journal, June 21, 1919.
2. "Mercury Flights Through Cloudland (1917)." Advertising brochure for sightseeing flights. One of the attractions was the Balloon School. Copied from the original owned by Sid Platford.
30. "Airships tracked enemy from Arcadia balloon base." Arcadia Tribune, January 26, 1978.
31. Copies of photos with designation of various sections of base.
32. "Major Max Fleischman." Arcadian Observer, October 5, 1918.
33. "The Arcadia Balloon School, 1918." Western States Jewish Historical Quarterly, October 1980. Photo with lengthy caption.
34. "Ross Field does fadeout." Los Angeles Times, November 15, 1933, Part I , page 6.
35. "Close blind pig at once!" Hensley blind pigs is slang for speak easy or illegal operation, and referred to a need to clean them up if Balloon School is to be here. Arcadia Journal, June 8, 1918.
36. "Arcadia will be aircraft center." Arcadia Journal, September 28, 1918.
37. Correspondence regarding archival holdings on Balloon School in National Archives, June 16, 1978.
40. Recollection of Mr. John Milton Huston, stationed here at 21.
41. "The post band." Arcadia Observer, November 9, 1918, page 6.
42. "Balloons re-enter the wars." News clip, October 7, 1951, possibly from an Omaha publication.
43. "Airborne 'elephants' once inhabited Arcadia's skies." Fedco Reporter, May 1988, by J.D. Carroll.
44. "Observer." Arcadian Observer, September 1918, page 19.
45. "New commander in charge of Arcadia." Arcadian Observer, January 4, 1919, page 8.
46. "First American Balloon Officer to die in action." (Lt. Cleo J. Ross) Arcadian Observer, November 2, 1918, page 27.
47. "Two balloon men killed by bomb." Arcadia Journal, September 28, 1918.
48. "Balloon School awaits on order." Arcadia Journal, March 30, 1918.
49. Sample of letterhead stationery from Balloon School.
50. "L.A. Scene - The City then and now." Balloon School/Arcadia County Park. Los Angeles Times, December 20, 1993, page B3.
51. "Officers to have a camp at Arcadia." Temple Times, June 26, 1924.
52. "Pioneer 'Birdman' recalls balloon exploits in Pasadena area." Arcadia man won fame in flying dirigible. Pasadena Star News, March 16, 1952.
53. "Ross Field use known June 1." News clip, May 8, 1929.
54. " Ross Field bill voted by houses." News clip, March 4, 1933.
55. "Ross Field Parks Project near vote by County leaders." Pasadena Star News, May 14, 1933.
56. "Ross Field purchase is urged on Council." News clip, May 18, 1933.
57. "Ross Field planned to become new park as County gets deed." News clip, August 1, 1935.
58. "Ross Field betterment approved." News clip, August 2, 1935.
59. "Ross Field to harbor zeppelin and Ross Field hangar leased as zeppelin assembling center." News clip, no date.
60. "Air planes gather at Ross Field for zeppelin activities." News clip, May 22, 1929. "Pilots will be trained at Ross." News clip, May 22, 1929. "Light tests on way at Ross site." News clip, May 18, 1929.
61. "U.S. returns Ross Field as sports center." News clip, June 11, 1935.
62. "Army School Ross Field Project." News clip, June 24, 1930.
63. "Park agreed at balloon field site." News clip, July 3, 1935.
64. "$55,655 price decision near on Ross Field." News clip, May 17, 1933. "Senate passes Arcadia Bill." Los Angeles Times, 1933.
65. "Set date for zeppelin to take air." News clip, May 28, 1929.
66. "Dirigible's keel laid at Ross." News clip, May 20, 1929.
67. "Group backs Ross Field measure." News clip, January 24, 1933.
68. "Senate passes balloon camp land transfer." News clip, February 10, 1933.
69. 1996 Heritage Calendar by Chino Valley Bank. Includes photos of U.S. Army Balloon Corp station.
70. "Today and yesterday of the Arcadia Balloon School Field." Pasadena Star News, July 4, 1931.
71. Copies of photos of Ray Walters, stationed at the Balloon School. Photo and article regarding the first annual picnic, June 1938.
72. Copy of photo #186.
73. "Army's biggest balloon school coming here." Los Angeles Times, March 13, 1916, Part II, page 1.
74. First draft chapter on Ross Field, by Arcadia resident John Irwin.
75. "Balloon Work Conditions Better, Y.M.C.A. Outpost is Established at Stocker Field, Officers Will Play Ball Tonight at Balloon Camp." Pasadena Star News, July 18, 1918.
76. World War I Heroes Remembered : Cleo J. Ross. Written by Ken Hudnut. (Internet article)
77. California Aviation History : The Army Balloon School, Ross Field, Arcadia, California, by Richard DesChenes. From the California State Military Department, California Military Museum. http:www.militarymuseum.org/BalloonSch.html
78. "Pasadena Public Library does bit for soldiers." Collection of books is provided for the military camp of the Seventh California regiment of guardsmen at Arcadia. Pasadena Star News, May 19, 1917, p. 13.
79. Overseas Army nurse, Grace Thompson, has been assigned to the post hospital at the United States Army Balloon School at Arcadia. Pasadena Star News, May 21, 1919, p. 11
80. "Heads For Camp in City." Thirty officers arrive from Fort Dodge, Iowa to take balloon duty in Arcadia. Many live in Arcadia. Lieutenant Colonel W.N. Hensley will host a dinner for his staff at Hotel Huntington. Pasadena Star News, Monday April 1, 1918.
81. "Tents Erected at Balloon Campsite." Seven tents for thirty men from the United States Army signal corps have been erected on the site of the new balloon station on the Baldwin Ranch in Arcadia. Pasadena Star News, April 4, 1918.
82. "May Give Up Camp Plans." Rumors from Washington say balloon station is not needed, decision will come soon, war department to meet with Los Angeles representatives. Pasadena Star News, April 9, 1918.
83. "Sale of Ross Field is Vetoed." War Department's wire stops sale of Ross Field to any private individual or municipality, government will reserve tract for other training. Pasadena Star News, April 13, 1927.
84. "Fire Plan Revision is Foresters' Job." Forest guards, patrolmen and registrars to complete training at Ross Field in Arcadia before fire season begins. Pasadena Star News clipping April 24, 1929.
85. "Forest fire work to be given trial. Rangers to carry out training program." The annual forest rangers' training school will be in session for two days at Ross Field, Arcadia. Pasadena Star News clipping, April 30, 1929.
86. Gallery Guide to Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum Exhibit, November 2005-January 2006. Exhibit called "War Department, Department of Military Aeronautics, Army Balloon School." Contains history of Balloon School.
87. Named "Ross Field" for Lieutenant Cleo J. Ross, killed in France. The Atlanta Constitution, May 23, 1919.
1. Seven seek election. (George Frempter, Glenda Harris, Paris Jackson, Harold Lietz, Irvin Livingston, Gary Mills, Antone Nisson). Arcadia Tribune March 26, 1967.
2. School Board candidates speak out. Daily News-Post April 14, 1971.
3. Candidates answer. Arcadia Tribune April 11, 1971. (Frances Terry Lee, Gary L. Mills, Lewis "Pete" May, Kay H. Clifford, George R. Frempter)
4. Statement of principles - Kay Clifford. Publicity mailing Spring 1975.
5. Elect Gloria J. Horstman. Publicity mailing Spring 1975.
6. Johanna Hoffer's views. news clip Spring 1975.
7. Gerald R. Murray, Jr. Publicity mailing Spring 1975.
8. Arcadian's want Chris McGuire. Publicity mailing Spring 1975.
9. Candidates countdown to election. Arcadia Tribune April 13, 1975.
10. Hard work pays off. Arcadia Tribune April 20, 1975.
11. Candidates: few issues, many ideas. Arcadia Tribune March 23, 1975.
12. Clifford drops out of Board race. Arcadia Tribune March 1, 1979.
13. Daines is latest Board race casualty. Arcadia Tribune. March 8, 1979.
14. Friedman pushes common sense. news clip April 5, 1979.
15. Clifford to quit after election. Arcadia Tribune April 12, 1979.
16. Board candidates answer key queries. Arcadia Tribune April 12, 1979. (Gloria Horstman, Eileen Salvador, Charles Chivetta, Paul Friedman, Raymond Williams, David Hales, Pete May)
17. May raps collective bargaining. Arcadia Tribune April 1, 1979.
18. Mrs. Horstman points to record, contributions. Arcadia Tribune March 29, 1979.
19. Final days for unusual campaign. Arcadia Tribune April 15, 1979.
20. Friedman wins board seat. Arcadia Tribune April 19, 1979.
21. Robert E. Kladifko. Publicity mailing April 1983.
22. Charles Chivetta. Publicity mailing April 1979.
23. Candidates vie for three city school board seats. Highlander April 11, 1979.
24. Candidate publicity mailings for election April 18, 1995. (Chang, Gibson, McLain, and Wuo)
25. Official Sample Ballot, Arcadia Unified School District Board of Education Election, April 18, 2017.
26. Candidate Fenton Eng campaign postcard for Arcadia Unified School District Board of Education Election, April 18, 2017.
1. District ownership of books brings big task to library staff. Arcadia Tribune August 7, 1952. 2. District high school libraries in spotlight. Arcadia Tribune April 9, 1964. 3. Arcadia Unified School District. Brochure published by AUSD, circa 1968. 4. Uniform discipline code proposed fo…
1. District ownership of books brings big task to library staff. Arcadia Tribune August 7, 1952.
2. District high school libraries in spotlight. Arcadia Tribune April 9, 1964.
3. Arcadia Unified School District. Brochure published by AUSD, circa 1968.
4. Uniform discipline code proposed for Arcadia Schools. Arcadia Tribune December 22, 1968.
5. Education study by Arcadia League of Women Voters. April 1971.
6. Facts for Arcadians re: formation of the new Junior College District - election of 1966.
7. Arcadia schools have program for educating handicapped children. Arcadia News-Post February 10, 1970.
8. Arcadia summarizes school programs. Arcadia Tribune August 26, 1973.
9. County poll ranks local schools high. Arcadia Tribune February 21, 1974.
10.
11.
12. Enrollment drops in Arcadia schools. Arcadia Tribune September 14, 1978.
13. Declining enrollment hurting. Arcadia Highlander. April 30, 1986.
14. School enrollment declining. Arcadia Highlander. May 7, 1986.
15. Report for the Arcadia Board of Education by Arcadia Citizens Educational Study Committee March 12, 1956. Filed in Arcadia History Box #56.
16. Report of the survey of the Public Schools of Arcadia City School District, 1947. Filed in Arcadia History Box #56.
17. City of Arcadia/AUSD Committee Report on After-School Activities for Students. Presented by Collins, Keavney and Ross, to Kelly and Towner. 1995.
18. The Small Book of Big Issues for Arcadia Parents. Funded by the Arcadia Educational Foundation, Arcadia PTAs and the AUSD. 1996.
19. Arcadia to start alternate school. The Star September 18, 1996. p. A7.
20. Arcadia Unified School District. School Accountability Report Card. 2002-2003.
21. 2004-2005 School Accountability Report Card for Elementary Schools: Baldwin Stocker, Camino Grove, Highland Oaks, Holly Avenue, Hugo Reid, Longley Way; Middle Schools: Dana, First Avenue, Foothills; and Arcadia High School.
22. Arcadia Unified School District, Catalogue of Superintendent's Art Award Winners 2006.
23. Arcadia Unified School District, Catalogue of Superintendent's Art Award Winners 2007.
24. Arcadia Unified School District, Catalogue of Superintendent's Art Award Winners 2009.
25. Arcadia Unified School District newsletter "Counting on Excellence." Fall 2011.
26. AUSD gives community opportunity to review instructional materials. Arcadia Weekly, October 17, 2013.
27. Arcadia schools history--dates established. Accompanying documentation: School starts here today; enrollment to break records. Arcadia Tribune, September 11, 1950, p.1; School board accepts new Longley plant. Arcadia Tribune, July 19, 1951, p.1; Richard Dana intermediate school to open doors for first time. Arcadia Tribune, September 9, 1954, p.3.