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Dates (Fruit)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Date Palm collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-047
Abstract

This collection contains records and research on the date palm industry and date palm farming throughout the 20th century, including photographs of date palm farms, brochures, and newspaper clippings. Additionally, the collection contains photographs, programs, correspondence, and pamphlets pertaining to the United States Department of Agriculture Date Station, and items from date palm researchers Walter T. Swingle, and Roy W. Nixon.

Dates: circa 1870-1970

William L. Paul papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-065
Abstract The William L. Paul papers contain correspondence, photographs, clippings, and other material regarding William L. Paul, a pioneer date grower in Coachella Valley, California from 1909-1935. Topics include the Coachella Valley Date Growers Association, Paul's personal date business, and the exhibition and promotion of Coachella Valley, California dates. Records document the administration and industry activities of the Coachella Valley Date Growers Association, Paul's professional work and...
Dates: 1912-1961, undated; Majority of material found within 1913-1936