J. Con Lanier Oral History Interview, March 19, 1973

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J. Con Lanier Oral History Interview, March 19, 1973

1973

https://digital.lib.ecu.edu/special/ead/findingaids/oh0009

Mr. Lanier, a veteran of World War I and a leading tobacco expert, relates his experiences as a soldier and tobacconist. He discusses his role in drafting the first tobacco production control legislation (1933-1934), efforts to gain support from farmers, introduction of grading systems, development of export markets, tobacco taxes, acreage quotas, and changes in marketing and production methods since 1930. On World War I he elaborates on experiences as a soldier in France and Germany.

0.005 Cubic Feet, 1 audiocasette, 1.5 hour, 26 pages

eng, Latn

East Carolina University. J.Y. Joyner Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 11633836

East Carolina University. J.Y. Joyner Library

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Lanier, J. Con, 1891-1975

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J. Con Lanier (1891-1975), a native of Pitt County, N.C., was a lawyer and a leading expert on tobacco. Lanier was born in Greenville, N.C. and was the son of James Council and Pattie Estelle (Peebles) Lanier. A graduate of Greenville High School, University of North Carolina and Georgetown University, Lanier started his law career after serving in France during World War I. He was a Second Lieutenant in the 34th Infantry. During the Roosevelt administration, Lanier moved to Washington, D.C. to...