Florida Citrus Oral History Project

Interviewee

Les Dunson

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Interviewer

Mansfield, William; University of South Florida Libraries -- Florida Studies Center.|Oral History Program; University of South Florida. Library; University of South Florida. Globalization Research Center

Publication Date

5-24-2005

Abstract

The interview focuses on Dunson's role on the Board of Florida Citrus Mutual, and the strategies developed for growers to survive challenging times. Dunson discusses mechanical harvesting, immigrant labor, pricing, and tariffs.

Keywords

Citrus fruit industry, Tariff on oranges, Foreign workers, Florida

Subject: geographic

Florida

Holding Location

University of South Florida

Language

English

Media Type

Oral histories; Online audio

Format

audio/mp3

Notes

Interview conducted May 24, 2005, in Winter Haven, Fla.

Identifier

C56-00004

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