The Winter Garden Citrus Products Cooperative Papers, 1944-1990
Collection context
Summary
- Extent:
- 2.083 Cubic Feet
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
This collection contains the corporate Articles of Incorporation, minutes from meetings from 1944-1984 and bulletins dating from 1976-1990. Within the corporate minutes and bulletins are agreements, correspondence, waivers and consents, as well as some financial information, by laws, seasonal information, and stock samples. Information is organized chronologically then alphabetically.
- Biographical / historical:
Incorporated in 1944, the Winter Garden Citrus Products Cooperative was a co-operative founded by R. D. Keene to process citrus juice into concentrate for several growers. Keene served as President from its incorporation until 1966 when he stepped down stating medical issue. Under Keene, the plant expanded several times to become one of the largest concentrate plants in the state. As of 2016, the business seems to be inactive.
- Acquisition information:
- Permission to publish material from the Winter Garden Citrus Products Cooperative Papers must be obtained from Sarah D. and L. Kirk McKay, Jr. Archives Center or the appropriate copyright holder. Please inquire if you have questions archives@flsouthern.edu.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Winter Garden Citrus Products Cooperative (Fla.)
Citrus fruit industry--Florida--History--20th century
Fruit juice industry--Florida
Citrus fruits--Processing--Florida
Cooperative societies--Florida
Keene, R. D.
Financial statements--Florida
Advertising--Citrus industry--Florida
Minutes
Reports
Bulletins
Correspondence
Access and use
- Location of this collection:
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Florida Southern College111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr.LakelandFL33801USA
