Arnold Family collection, bulk 1900-1960

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Summary

Title:
Arnold Family collection
Dates:
bulk 1900-1960
Creators:
Arnold, Clara Augusta (1879-1959) and Gill Salerno, Barbara
Extent:
5 Linear Feet
Language:
English .

Background

Scope and content:

Lawrence and Clara Arnold moved with their young son, Paul, from San Francisco to the Fruitland Colony (Atwater, California) in 1909. The Arnolds were farmers, and Lawrence "Pop" Arnold helped build the first school in the Fruitland Colony and the first Methodist church in Atwater. The collection documents the family's pioneer history along with key milestones in their lives up through the 1960s.

Significant historical events are documented as well, including the creation of the Cortez Growers Association during the forced internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. The trust leased the farmlands, and the lands were given back to Japanese American owners following the end of WWII.

The collection is comprised of documents, artifacts, correspondence, photographs, and written accounts.

Biographical / historical:

According to descendent Barbara Salerno, her uncle, Paul Arnold, approved the first loan taken out by the Gallo brothers, while her aunt, Wilma Arnold, worked for the Cortez Growers during the forced imprisonment of Japanese Americans during WWII and was honored for her bookkeeping work on their behalf. Barbara's grandfather, Lawrence Frederick Arnold, was in the 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite, Livingston Masons, and president of the Atwater Farm Bureau, while her uncle, Frank Arnold, was mayor of Merced.

About this collection guide

Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-12-19 09:55:16 -0800 .

Access and use

Location of this collection:
801 W. Monte Vista Avenue
Turlock, CA 95382, US