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
Listen to the Interview
Tape Number
No. 425
Transcript Number
No. 425
Length of Transcript
72 pages
Interview Number
No. 425
Terms of Use
Unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Interview with Robert T. Hudgins by Oscar J. Martinez and James Merchant, 1977, "Interview no. 425," Institute of Oral History, University of Texas at El Paso.