Ecke/Poinsettia History
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Title
Ecke/Poinsettia History
Description
Explore the history of the Poinsettia and how the Ecke family of Encinitas, California transformed the plant into the most popular Christmas flower. http://csusmhistorydepartment.com/H502/S18/Lussier
Collection Items
Paul Ecke to Mr. Herlund
Paul Ecke writes to Mission Nursery of San Gabriel, California to discuss the impending shortage of potted poinsettias due to Japanese internment.
Paul Ecke to Joseph F. Merritt
Paul Ecke writes to Joseph Merritt of Maryland to discuss the impact gas rationing has had on his ability to travel during World War II.
Joseph Merritt to Paul Ecke
Joseph Merritt gives Paul Ecke tips about traveling during the gas rationing of World War II.
Paul Ecke to Henry Michell
Paul Ecke writes to Henry Michell of Philadelphia about the difficulty and increased cost of shipping during World War II.
D.M. Reynolds to Paul Ecke
D.M. Reynolds writes to Paul Ecke to explain a process by which rubber can be made with Poinsettia milk. Reynolds asks Ecke about having his Poinsettias tested to see how much rubber they contained due to the rubber shortage of World War II.
Paul Ecke to Rancho Palmeri
Paul Ecke writes to Rancho Palmeri of Mesa, Arizona to discuss the raising of prices on cuttings due to the labor shortages and increased cost of operation during World War II.
Paul Ecke to S.G. Ries Co.
Paul Ecke writes to S.G. Ries of Los Angeles about purchasing a property that has been seized by the Federal Government because it was owned by Japanese growers.
Telegram from Phil Roland to Paul Ecke
Phil Roland of Massachusetts writes to Paul Ecke stating he is anxious to receive a letter regarding
Paul Ecke to Phillip Roland
Paul Ecke writes to Phillip Roland of Massachusetts to inform him of the decrease in production due to Japanese internment during World War II.
Japanese-American man recalls journey from WWII internment camp to home
Tak Sugimoto recalls his family's experience in an internment camp during World War II. Sugimoto explains that his neighbor, Paul Ecke, kept his familiy's truck safe while they were interred and how this helped them significantly upon their release.