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Robert Carter Papers, 1960-1990

 

Summary

Creator:
Carter, Robert D.
Extent:
4.5 Linear Feet
Language:
English

Background

Biographical / historical:

Robert Daniel "Bob" Carter was born in Vero Beach, Florida on October 1, 1927. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Chemistry from the University of Florida in 1949. From 1949-1954, Mr. Carter worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a Processed Foods Inspector. He was an Inspector-in-Charge of continuous inspection in several citrus processing plants in Florida, as well as some vegetable processing plants in Maine. From 1954- 1969, he was the Director of Research and Quality Control with processors of citrus products in Florida. He was responsible for the quality assurance of all types of citrus products commonly processed in Florida, and he had some research responsibilities for these products. From 1969-1992, he was a Research Chemist with the Florida Department of Citrus Scientific Research Department as well as an Adjunct Associate Research Scientist at the University of Florida's Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, part of the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred. He was responsible for developing and accomplishing a research program to improve processing methods for citrus juice and concentrate products. This research included the publication of useful research results in scientific journals and interpreting this research for the benefit of Florida citrus processors. He retired in 1992 and spent time as a consultant for citrus forms around the world. He was a founding member of the Hope Presbyterian Church and was active in the church for many years. He was an organizer of Boy Scout Troop 565, sponsored by Hope Presbyterian, and served in various capacities with the Troop including a term as committee Chair from 1966 to 1968. He also served on the Administrative Council of the LakelandmPresbyterian Apartments from 1968 to 1982. He passed away from cancer on June 27, 2011.

(Biographical information taken from resume' in files and Lakeland Ledger obituary)

Acquisition information:
Mr. Carter donated the papers to the Thomas B. Mack Florida Citrus Archives.
Arrangement:

The collection has been arranged alphabetically and by ascending date. Series reflect topics within the collection.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is open for research. Researchers must contact McKay Archives in advance for access to unprocessed born digital materials in this collection. Collection restrictions, copyright limitations, or technical complications may hinder the archive's ability to provide access to unprocessed born digital materials.

Terms of access:

The Robert D. Carter Papers are owned by Florida Southern College. This collection is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).

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Location of this collection:
Florida Southern College
111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr.
Lakeland
FL
33801
USA