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Description
Two part audio narration about the history of the prune industry in Santa Clara Valley. Part 1 is an introduction to the history of agriculture in the Valley beginning with the Spanish missions. Part 2 introduces the Pellier family and the prune boom of the early 20th century. San Jose's Pellier Park, dedicated on November 29, 1977, is named after Louis Pellier, father of the California prune industry. This recording may have been created in conjunction with a museum exhibit or presentation around the time of the park dedication.
Type
sound
Format
1/4 inch audio tape
Extent
1 Tape of 1
Identifier
2015-4-68 casjhsj_000141
Language
English
Subject
Agriculture--California
Place
Santa Clara County (Calif.)
Provenance
History San Jose California Revealed is supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
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