Santa Clara Produce Company
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The Santa Clara Produce Company was a cannery organized by Japanese farmers in the Santa Clara Valley. The organization bought the former Alba Canning Company cannery in July, 1921 from Anthony Greco for $65,000[1][2]. Kiyoshi Horie was president of the organization. The gropup planned to can strawberries, and later fruits and vegetables.
The company advertised for women to work for canning beans and fruit in August 1921[3].
References
- ↑ Japs Purchase S.J. Cannery: March 7, 1921 San Jose Evening News.
- ↑ Horticultural Jottings: March 26, 1921 Pacific Rural Press.
- ↑ August 12, 1921 San Jose Evening News