Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Galleano, Donald
- Abstract:
- The collection contains pamphlets, clippings, wine labels, and other materials from the Galleano Winery in Mira Loma, California. There are also materials relating to other historic wineries in the area, including the Italian Vineyard Company in Guasti and the Cucamonga Winery in Cucamonga.
- Extent:
- 8.19 Linear Feet (9 boxes, 1 wine barrel)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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[Box/folder# or item name], Donald Galleano Collection, Collection no. 0073, Southern California Wine and Wine Industry Collection, Special Collections and Archives, University Library, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection contains pamphlets, clippings, wine labels, and other materials from the Galleano Winery in Mira Loma, California.
There are also photographs and other items related to the Italian Vineyard Company, a winery that operated in the Southern California community of Guasti in the early 20th century; a photograph album with images from the Caterpillar Tractor Company showing California vineyards and agriculture in the early 20th century; and artifacts from the Original Cucamonga Winery and Vai Brothers Winery.
- Biographical / historical:
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Donald Galleano is the third-generation winemaker and owner of Galleano Winery, an historic winery that is located in Mira Loma, California. Galleano's grandfather, Domenico, started the winery in 1933 after the end of Prohibition.
Donald Galleano was born on March 26, 1952. His parents were Bernard (Nino) and Mary Galleano. Donald Galleano grew up on the ranch that his family purchased from the family of Esteban Cantu, the former governor for the Northern District of Baja, California. At that time, the area where the ranch was located was known as Wineville but the area's name was changed to Mira Loma in 1930. Many of the old wineries that made up Wineville were out of business when Galleano was growing up so he would often go through the old buildings and pick up artifacts.
Galleano attended Jurupa High School and, after graduation, began working as a farmer in Bakersfield, California - a job he had been doing during the summer since he was 16. Galleano later earned an associate degree from Riverside Community College in 1972 and studied business administration at San Jose State University.
In about 1975, Galleano's father announced plans to shut down the Galleano Winery, which prompted the younger Galleano to return to Southern California and take over the responsibility of running the family business. As he took on the new role, he received training in the wine business from both his father and grandfather. His father, Bernard (Nino) died in 1983 and his grandfather, Domenico, died in 1984.
Galleano Winery remains active in Mira Loma. It has won awards for its Sherry, Port, Angelica, and Zinfandel wines. The winery was entered into the National Register of Historic Places in May of 2003.
Donald is now joined by his son, Domenic, in running the winery. Donald and his wife also have two other children.
In addition to his role as a winemaker, Donald Galleano has served as a wine judge in international wine competitions. He has also been a member of the Los Angeles County Fair Wine Competition Steering Committee, past president of the Jurupa Chamber of Commerce, founding director of De Anza National Bank, and a member of the American Society for Enology and Viticulture.
- Acquisition information:
- Materials in the collection were donated to California State Polytechnic University, Pomona by Donald Galleano in 1998 and 2003, and gathered from Special Collections' Southern California Wine and Wine Industry Collection files.
- Processing information:
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The processing of this collection and the creation of this finding aid was funded by the generous support of the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
The collection was processed by Rob Strauss in September 2018.
- Arrangement:
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The collection is organized into the following series: Series 1. Materials about Galleano Winery; Series 2. Materials about Other Wineries.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Advance notice required for access.
- Terms of access:
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Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.
- Preferred citation:
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[Box/folder# or item name], Donald Galleano Collection, Collection no. 0073, Southern California Wine and Wine Industry Collection, Special Collections and Archives, University Library, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.
- Location of this collection:
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3801 West Temple Ave.Pomona, CA 91768, US
- Contact:
- (909) 869-3775