Rick Modine Oral History Collection
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Alternative Title
Richard "Rick" Modine Oral History Interview 01 of 05
Interviewer
Terry Lee Howard
Publication Date
6-17-2025
Abstract
Richard R. Modine Jr. recounts his childhood on his family’s seven-thousand-acre ranch near Fort Pierce, describing daily life, cattle work, and the traditions of the local ranching community. He reflects on his family heritage, his experiences in scouting and sports, and his later work in Florida politics, including collaborations with leaders such as Ralph Haben and Bob Graham. Modine offers observations on environmental change, urban development, and the decline of agriculture in St. Lucie County, expressing a lasting appreciation for Florida’s rural landscapes and cultural history.
Document Type
Oral History
Keywords
Ranching, Political science, Florida State University School, Gators, Cattle Rustling, Rattlesnakes, Family history, Hunting, Real estate development, Bob Graham (1936-2024), Ralph H. Haben Jr. (1941-)
Extent
01:55:00; 34 page transcript
Subject: geographic
Hawaii; Florida; Fort Pierce (Fla.); St. Lucie County (Fla.)
Language
English
Digital Date
2025
Format
Digital only
Identifier
rick_modine_ohp-1000
Recommended Citation
Modine, Richard, "Rick Modine Oral History Interview 01 of 05" (2025). Rick Modine Oral History Collection. 3.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/rick_modine_ohp/3
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