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Avocado collection,, 1911-1960.

 Series
Identifier: Series 2.1.

Scope and Contents

This series contains correspondence, reports, minutes, catalogs, circulars, flyers, newspaper clippings, and periodical publications relating to the Southern California avocado industry, and William McPherson’s involvement in it. These materials were found so comingled that it was determined best not to attempt to disentangle them but to keep them as a separate series. The materials are arranged into four subseries:

  • Subseries 2.1.1. Records of the California Avocado Association, in particular the records of the Secretary for the years 1919-1924.
  • Subseries 2.1.2. Records of the California Avocado Growers Exchange (from 1927, Calavo Growers of California).
  • Subseries 2.1.3. General files on the Southern California avocado industry.
  • Subseries 2.1.4. Materials relating to William McPherson’s avocado business, and his involvement in the California Avocado Association and the California Avocado Growers Exchange.

    • Dates

    • Creation: 1911-1960.

    Creator

    Restrictions on Access

    This collection is open for research.

    Extent

    6 Linear Feet

    Language of Materials

    From the Collection: English

    Repository Details

    Repository Details

    Part of the 01 - Special Collections & Archives, The Claremont Colleges Library Repository

    https://library.claremont.edu/scl/
    Contact:
    800 North Dartmouth Ave
    Claremont CA 91711 United States

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