Abstract

This collection contains citrus crate labels from the early 1900s through 1950s with an emphasis on growers in the Inland Empire region of Southern California including cities such as Redlands, Corona, Riverside, East Highland, Rialto, and others. The labels in this collection are primarily citrus (oranges, lemons, and grapefruit), but labels for other fruit and vegetable varieties are also present.

Abstract This collection documents the history and development of the National Orange Show, an annual event in San Bernardino, California, established in 1889 to promote the region’s citrus industry. The show has played a significant cultural and economic role in San Bernardino and the broader Inland Empire, evolving from a seven-day local exhibition to a long-standing regional tradition with a permanent site established in the 1920s. Materials in the collection include documents, memorabilia,...