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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
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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
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Paintings of Mrs. Mildred Maltbie have been on display at the Arcadia Public Library.
Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
September 30, 1957
Pages
p. 3 w/photo
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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
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Arcadia artist, Mrs. Grace Day, is presenting a display of wood carvings at the Arcadia Public Library.
Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
May 27, 1957
Pages
p. 1 w/photo
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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
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The art exhibit for the month of August at the Arcadia Public Library is the work of Arcadia artist Kathleen Van Wyck.
Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
August 5, 1957
Pages
p. 8
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Mrs. Mildred Maltbie, local artist, will display her paintings in the Arcadia Public Library during the month of September.
Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
September 16, 1957
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia artist Mrs. Ruby Anderson, will display some of her paintings in the Arcadia Public Library during the month of July.
Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
July 7, 1958
Pages
p. 6
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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
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The Arcadia Public Library announced the addition to its collection of "Come Fill the Cup," the latest work of Harlan Ware, the well known author, resident of Arcadia.
Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
February 4, 1952
Pages
p. 8
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The Arcadia Public Library late last week announced the addition to its collection of "Come Fill the Cup," the latest work by Harlan Ware, the well known author and resident of Arcadia.
Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
February 4, 1952
Pages
p. 8
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Six Arcadia authors attended the California Centennial library display at the Arcadia Public Library: Leon Ware, Helen Ware, Stan Blakeslee, Herbert L. Pease, Hannah Smith, and Emily Mann Timerhoff. Librarian Louis Du Mond also pictured.
Newspaper
The Journal
Date
April 19, 1950
Pages
p. 7 (See basement box 112.)
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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
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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
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Reference Librarian
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 19, 1954
Pages
p. 1
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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)
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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)
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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
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