Rare Books
Racing in California ... : An illustrated review of the advancement of the "sport of kings" in this state
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Sports - Horse Racing
Manuscripts
Approx. 12 items: LAT articles, material prepared by Arcadia Chamber of Commerce (late 1930s), brief notes with information on turf activities, etc. Notable items: two 1938 brochures produced by California Anti-racing Assn., "Who beats the pari-mutuel machine?" and "Turf gambling" ; an Arcadia Chamber of Commerce 1-pp. report, dated 5/10/1939, and addressed to "the Chambers of Commerce of Southern California" containing positive material on horse racing, summarized with the quote - "A canvass of Arcadia business men has been made (revealing) that 95% believe Santa Anita is a benefit to Arcadia and the surrounding community..." ; 2-pp. chronology headed "The Times and Horse-racing," dated 10/25/1976, featuring headlines and quotes from LAT editorials expressing opposition to horse racing, 1932 - 1935 ; related material.
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L1.4 - Lighting, sports - Race Track
Visual Materials
L1.4 - Lighting, sports - Race Track - night - Midget Cars - San Bernardino
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