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Florida Citrus Exchange Collection, bulk 1920s-1990s

 

Summary

Extent:
1.6 Linear Feet
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains information regarding the Florida Citrus Exchange rules and packinghouses. It has various advertisements and historical reports. The bulk of this collection is made up of photographs, ranging from employees, Citrus Queens, and award ceremonies to groves, machinery and packinghouse exteriors and interiors. Many of these photographs are of individual counties' exchange offices. There are also several periodicals in this collection, such as the Seald-Sweet Scratch Pad. Overall, all the information contained in this collection focuses on Florida Citrus exchange history.

Biographical / historical:

The Florida Citrus Exchange is a cooperative organization of citrus growers across the state of Florida. They began in 1909 following a prolonged freeze that destroyed many citrus crops. The goal of the exchange was to promote cooperation between growers for recovery and increased marketing. Over the years, this and other affiliated organizations partnered to conduct research, set standards, and recover from further blights on citrus plants. This unification resulted in new innovations and further range of Florida Citrus sales.

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