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Revision as of 08:10, 20 October 2013

Summary
Business

Fresh Fruit Cooperative
Main Location

Santa Clara
Active

1928-
Brands

Out of the West, Palo Alto

Fresh pear grower cooperative, founded in 1928. A 1935 label shows them associated with the California Fruit Exchange.

One early organizer was Harold Bowers[1]Edgar Jackson was the manager in 1939[2]. Eiichi Edward Sakauye, another director of the organization, did an oral history interview.

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[3].

Photos

Pear box label, circa 1935

References

  1. Residents Share Stories about Santa Clara Street, School, and Park Names. City of Santa Clara web page: Bowers Park: Park is named for Herbert Bowers, a pear grower in Santa Clara who was also an organizer and director of the Santa Clara Pear Association. He also served on the Jefferson Union School Board in the 1920s and early 1930s.
  2. Hardy Pear Growers Here Favor Agreement: March 10, 1939 San jose Evening News
  3. Cull Pears Offered to Charity Organizations. August 13, 1932 San Jose Evening News. "The pears may be obtained at Bellomy and Campbell Avenues in Santa Clara.