Carlton-Anthony Tampa Oral History Project

Interviewee

Manuel Garcia

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Interviewer

Hawes, Leland; Mormino, Gary

Publication Date

Fall 10-12-1982

Abstract

Manuel Garcia, a prominent Tampa attorney, discusses Florida history and politics. The interview’s primary focus is on Tampa during the mid-20thcentury. Many politicians are discussed, including Claude Pepper, George Smathers, Nick Nuccio, and Dick Greco. Mr. Garcia also discusses bolita, a type of lottery popular in Tampa during the early 20thcentury, and its political role. The interview contains many stories about Tampa political figures.

Keywords

Political planning, History, Manners and customs, Politics and government, Florida, Tampa (Fla.

Holding Location

University of South Florida

Language

English

Media Type

Oral History

Format

1 sound file (87 mins.) : Digital, MP3 file; 1 transcript (PDF) 43 pp.

Identifier

U11-00080

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