Gordon Smith Citrus and Vegetable Magazine Collection, 1961-1994

 

Collection context

Summary

Extent:
4.17 Linear Feet
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains information relating to the Citrus and Vegetable Magazine. It contains detailed industrial and research records on chemical pesticides belonging to the Rhône-Poulenc company, as well as newspaper articles featuring their products. The collection also includes background information on citrus uses, grower advice, and marketing at the time. The bulk of the collection is made up of photographs, ranging from agricultural machinery to profile shots of people connected with the industry.

Biographical / historical:

Gordon Smith was a publisher and editor for the Citrus and Vegetable Magazine as well as an independant author of citrus history.

Acquisition information:
This collection was donated to Professor Thomas Mack, date unknown (prior to 2009).

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 archives' ability to provide access to unprocessed born digital materials

Terms of access:

This collection is owned by Florida Southern College and 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).

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