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Title: National Orange Show collection
Date (inclusive): 1908-2009, undated
Date (bulk): 1960-1990
Collection Number: SC 013
Creator:
California State University, San Bernardino - John M. Pfau
Library
Extent:
10.5 Linear Feet
(12 boxes)
Repository:
Pfau Library. Special Collections & University Archives
San Bernardino, CA 92407
Abstract: This collection contains documents,
memorabilia, newspaper clippings and other material pertaining to the National Orange Show
held annually in San Bernardino, CA. Includes newspaper clippings about the National Orange
Show from the San Bernardino Sun and other local newspapers, photographs featuring event
attendees and spaces from Lyman S. Rich, Jr. (the former assistant manager of the National
Orange Show), and pinback buttons, prize ribbons, and other souvenirs distributed at the
event.
Languages: The collection is in English.
This collection is open for research.
Copyright Unknown: Some materials in this collection may be protected by the U.S. Copyright
Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, the reproduction, and/or commercial use, of some
materials may be restricted by gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and
publicity rights, licensing agreement(s), and/or trademark rights. Distribution or
reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires
the written permission of the copyright owners. To the extent other restrictions apply,
permission for distribution or reproduction from the applicable rights holder is also
required. Responsibility for obtaining permissions, and for any use rests exclusively with
the user.
National Orange Show collection (SC 013). John M. Pfau Library. Special Collections &
University Archives. California State University, San Bernardino.
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This collection was processed by Ning Zhang, student intern (2023).
Collection Scope and Content Summary
This collection contains documents, memorabilia, newspaper clippings and other material
pertaining to the National Orange Show held annually in San Bernardino, CA. Includes
newspaper clippings about the National Orange Show from the San Bernardino Sun and other
local newspapers, photographs featuring event attendees and spaces from Lyman S. Rich, Jr.
(the former assistant manager of the National Orange Show), and pinback buttons, prize
ribbons, and other souvenirs distributed at the event.
The National Orange Show is an annual event held in San Bernardino, California to promote
the citrus industry. From its development in 1889 to present day, it has a long and storied
past that is integral to the history of San Bernardino and the greater Inland Empire. The
first San Bernardino "Orange Show," a seven day event held in 1889, was well received by the
community and deemed a financial success. In 1890, it was extended to eleven days and in
1911 it became the "National Orange Show" in 1911 held at Fourth and D streets in San
Bernardino. A permanent location for the event was selected in 1923 and construction on the
exhibit hall began the following year. Held annually for more than a century, the National
Orange Show continues to be held each year.
This collection is arranged into the following 6 series:
- Series 1: Documents, 1908-2010, undated.
- Series 2: Memorabilia, 1914-2009, undated.
- Series 3: Newspaper clippings, 1911-2009, undated.
- Series 4: Photographs,undated.
- Series 5: Posters,1929-2004, undated.
- Series 6: Publications,1926-1939, undated.
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the
library's online public access catalog.
California, Southern
Citrus fruit industry
National Orange Show
Oranges
San Bernardino (Calif.)
Inland Empire (Calif.)
Correspondence
Documents
Memorabilia
Press clippings
Photographs
Publications
Photograph albums