Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- George and J. Howard Payne Papers
- Dates:
- 1870-1936
- Creators:
- Payne, George C. Payne, J. Howard
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- .5 linear feet
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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George and J. Howard Payne Papers. History San Jose Research Library
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection comprises one 87-page, hand-written ledger of Payne orchard accounts (1870-1892), containing handwritten notes about orchard plantings, including an orchard plot dated March 1, 1886, followed by accounts for other businesses and orchardists, with index at front by last name. At the back of the ledger are pages detailing well depths, haying operations, hops record, crops and sheep, stock births and sales, wheat stockings for multiple years, and several notations about rainfall. In addition, three notebooks contain the membership roll and minutes for Moreland Local No. 92 of the Farmers' Educational and Co-operative Union of America (1927-1936), of which J. Howard Payne was Secretary, and Mr. and Mrs. George C. Payne members.
- Biographical / historical:
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George C. Payne was a well-known Santa Clara Valley horticulturist and orchardist from a pioneer family, who operated a 100-acre ranch with his brother J. Howard near Campbell, California. The land was originally established by James F. Payne, who came to California from New York in 1852. George spent time with Luther Burbank in Santa Rosa learning the art of hybridizing, and became an authority in grafting, of walnut trees in particular. He married Helen Schultz of San Jose.
- Acquisition information:
- Materials were donated to History San Jose in 2011.
Indexed terms
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- 1870-1936
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The collection is available to the public for research by appointment with the Curator of Library & Archives. The ledger has been photographed and can be viewed through History San Jose's online catalog.
- Terms of access:
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For reproduction and publication permission, please contact the Curator of Library & Archives.
- Preferred citation:
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George and J. Howard Payne Papers. History San Jose Research Library
- Location of this collection:
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1661 Senter RoadSan Jose, CA 95112, US
- Contact:
- (408) 287-2290