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California’s Citrus Heritage
The Art and History of California Citrus
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The Art and History of California Citrus
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This collection of California citrus crate labels was assembled over many years by my grandfather David Gerald Kelley (1928–2025), a lifelong citrus rancher and advocate for California agriculture. After his passing, the collection was entrusted to his son, Ken Kelley (my father), who later passed it down to me. This website was created to preserve and share the archive more broadly, and to make these pieces of California history accessible for others to study and enjoy.
the way each label is presented with its own full bleed really lets the color and typography shine, honestly feels like flipping through a real archive rather than a website
@lknurhallulrfs I’m glad you found the archive a smooth experience to browse, thank you for taking a look!
the way you can actually trace the family history through the collection gives it so much heart, and the archive layout makes browsing feel like flipping through a real museum exhibit.
@sevim1063464 I wanted to put my heart into this project, it feels like the first bit of software I was truly meant to write. Thank you so much for your kind words!