Lorraine Collett

1892–1983 (age 91)

Biography

Lorraine Collett became an enduring symbol of California agriculture as the original Sun-Maid Girl, bringing sunlit optimism to the nation’s tables and encouraging Americans to appreciate the farmers behind every harvest.

She cherished the rural ideals of stewardship and hard work, and in later years she returned to quieter surroundings while continuing to champion the communities that sustained her.

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