Maximino L. Atilano Papers
Finding aid created by Escondido Public Library, Pioneer Room staff using RecordEXPRESS
Escondido Public Library, Pioneer Room
2017
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Title: Maximino L. Atilano Papers
Dates: 1890-1989 (bulk 1920-1982)
Collection Number: MS 93-001
Creator/Collector:
Atilano, Maximino L.
Extent: 23 archival boxes, 3 cartons (12.5 linear feet)
Repository:
Escondido Public Library, Pioneer Room
Escondido, California 92025
Abstract: Collection reflects the life of work of Maximino "Max" Limon Atilano. A resident of Escondido for over 75 years, Mr. Atilano
worked for the Escondido Lemon Association as a foreman, was an active member of the Knights of Columbus, and was leader of
local band, "Max Atilano and his troubadours."
Language of Material: English
Collection is open for research.
Maximino L. Atilano Papers. Escondido Public Library, Pioneer Room
Biography/Administrative History
Maximino "Max" Limon Atilano was born in 1900 in Jalisco, Mexico and settled in Escondido by the age of 15. Starting as a
citrus grove laborer, Mr. Atilano eventually became a field foreman for the Sunkist Lemon Association.
Heavily involved in the local Knights of Columbus for more than 70 years, Mr. Atilano was equally passionate in music and
played classical violin. As leader of "Max Atilano and his troubadours," he composed the music that the band would play at
local festivals and celebrations.
Mr. Atilano died in 1992.
Scope and Content of Collection
Collection reflects the life of work of Maximino "Max" Limon Atilano. A resident of Escondido for over 75 years, Mr. Atilano
worked for the Escondido Lemon Association as a foreman, was an active member of the Knights of Columbus, and was leader of
local band, "Max Atilano and his troubadours."
Materials represented in the collection include music sheets, personal correspondence, and photographs. Strengths of the collection
include labor union records and labor reports pertaining to Escondido's citrus industry. Newspaper articles, newsletters,
and programs from the organizations in which Mr. Atilano was involved are also represented.
Languages represented in the materials include Spanish and English.
Alianza Hispano-Americana
Confederación Regional Obrera Mexicana
Knights of Columbus.
Escondido Lemon Association
Escondido (Calif.)