Santa Clara Pear Association
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| Business |
Fresh Fruit Cooperative |
|---|---|
| Main Location |
Santa Clara |
| Active |
1928- |
| Brands |
Out of the West, Palo Alto |
Founded in 1928 as a grower's cooperative. 1935 label shows them associated with the California Fruit Exchange.
Edgar JAckson was the manager in 1939 according to a March 10, 1939 San jose Evening News article on expanding to represent Hardy pear growing regions of California.
President in 1935 was N. L. Meads according to February 10, 1935 Oakland Tribune.
Locations
| Location | Years | Address | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara | 1932 | Bellomy Ave. and Campbell Ave | From August 13, 1932 San Jose Evening News article offering culled fruit for charitable organizations. |
Photos
Details
Fresh pear cooperative. One organizer was [[Category:Fresh Fruit Cooperative Howard Bowers.
Transcript of oral history interview with oral history interview with Eiichi Edward Sakauye, a director of the association.