Overview of the Collection
Biographical NoteClark Edwards Schultz and his family moved to Corvallis in 1909 and Schultz enrolled in Oregon Agricultural College. He graduated in 1912 with a B.S. degree in agriculture. The family moved to California in 1912 and operated an orange grove. Schultz worked as an inspector of fruit and vegetable crops and in wholesale agricultural shipping at various locations throughout the U.S., but primarily in California. Schultz died in California in 1983. Content DescriptionThe Clark Edwards Schultz Papers consist of materials created and assembled by Schultz documenting his life and experiences. The bulk of the materials are autobiographical essays about his childhood in Illinois; student years at Oregon Agricultural College and life in Corvallis; and his career in agricultural inspections and wholesale shipping in California. The papers also include letters that accompanied the essays; genealogical information about the Edwards, Schultz, Lewis, and Martin families compiled by Schultz; several newsclippings and ephemeral items including programs for the 25th anniversary celebration of Oregon Agricultural College in 1910; and photographs. The photographs consist of several black-and-white and color prints of Schultz as a child, youth, and adult and of his family members; a color slide of grapes at his ranch in California; and several prints of the interior and exterior of the Schultz home in Corvallis. Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Access :
Collection is open for research. Preferred Citation :Clark Edwards Schultz Papers, Oregon State University Archives, Corvallis, Oregon. Administrative Information
Custodial History :
The essays were written by Schultz for his grandsons and nephews. The materials were found, assembled, and organized by Celeste Van Anda, the widow of Robert Van Anda (Schultz' nephew; the son of his sister, Anita), after Robert's death in 2006. Acquisition Information :The materials were donated to the Archives by Celeste J. Van Anda in 2008. Subjects
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