Interviewee

Interviewer

Oscar J. Martinez and James Merchant

Project

U.S. Customs Service

Biographical Synopsis of Interviewee

(Fines, Penalties, and Forfeiture Officer, U.S. Customs Service) Born in Idaho in 1922; his family moved to California, where he attended high school and college; was in the Army during World War II; has worked for private business, the IRS, and the Customs Service.

Summary of Interview

Biography; work experiences in business and subsequent position with IRS and Customs Service; interesting cases encountered while working for the government on the border, including fraud and smuggling.

Date of Interview

6-11-1977

Length of Interview

2 hours

Tape Number

No. 425

Transcript Number

No. 425

Length of Transcript

72 pages

Interview Number

No. 425

Terms of Use

Unrestricted

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