Difference between revisions of "Curtis Packing"
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| − | Became associated with [California Prune and Apricot Growers] in 1917, packer for 1917 season. | + | Became associated with [[California Prune and Apricot Growers]] in 1917, packer for 1917 season. |
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Revision as of 15:20, 14 July 2013
| Business Details | |
|---|---|
| Primary Town | Los Gatos |
| Primary Business | Dried Fruit Packer |
Summary
Locations
| Location | Years | Address | Details |
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| Los Gatos | 1900 |
Sunsweet book list of 1900 packing houses. |
Details
article article Curtis had packing house in Fresno. (Also worked for Inderrieden)
article article "So they commissioned artists---many of whom were German immigrants who worked in anonymity in San Francisco and Los Angeles to create distinctive, eye-catching labels."
VP and Superintendent in 1888 was John Wesley North, 1841 grad of Wellseley, lawyer:
article
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Sold 22,000 boxes of raisins in 1886.
President in 1892: John K. Curtis. Based in San Francisco.
Morning Call, 8-14-1892 Became associated with California Prune and Apricot Growers in 1917, packer for 1917 season.
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