A collection of letters, telegrams, statements, a govt. brochure and other items focusing on"Produce Bidding." Examples are: letters and telegrams (Feb.-Mar. 1959) re/ concerns to protect local San Diego produce dealers to supply local military needs; a 4 page copy of a letter (n.d.) promoting the local produce industry in San Diego as to Navy purchasing power; a copy of U.S. Navy Purchasing Office, "Invitation and Bid (Supply Contract)" dated 7-2-57 (18 pages); several letters (Mar. & Ap. 1959) from the Quartermaster General (U.S. Army) & Congressman Wilson re/ local San Diego produce companies and problems dealing with the Military Subsistence Market Center; a booklet entitled "The Military Subsistence Supply Agency" (Chicago, Illinois) & several letters (June-Aug. 1959) from Wilson, Ellis B. Snyder (President, San Diego Association of Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Dealers, Inc. & Major General Hugh Mackintosh (Executive Dir., Military Subsistence Supply Agency) re/ process since October 1957 of practically eliminating the buying of local produce in San Diego by the military and its economic effects.