Louis Pellier (1812-1872) was a native of Hippolite, France. He introduced the French prune to the Santa Clara Valley. This photograph was taken in Paris.
On back of the photograph: "Picture taken on lawn of J. R. Welch home, 253 South Eigth Street San Jose, where a concrete building of State College now stands. Right: Camellia Blanche Marsh, Mrs. Artus Metzger and sister of Mrs. J. R. Welch....
