Interviewee

Robert T. Hudgins

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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