Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895
Interviewee | Collection Sort descending | Description | Interviewer | Date of Interview | Location of Interview | Affiliation |
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Sol Jacobs | Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Interview with Captains Sol Jacobs, John Chisholm and Joseph Smith of Gloucester, MA by William Wakeham and Richard Rathbun. Interview contains information on New England mackerel fishery. |
William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun | Gloucester, MA | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | |
Solomon A. Rowe | Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Interview with fisherman Solomon A. Rowe of Gloucester, MA by William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun and Hugh M. Smith of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery. |
William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun , Hugh M. Smith | Gloucester, MA | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | |
Nelson E. Cantillo | Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Interview with fisherman Nelson Cantillo of Gloucester, MA by William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun and Hugh M. Smith of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery. |
William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun , Hugh M. Smith | Gloucester, MA | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | |
W.S. Jordan | Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Interview with W.S. Jordan & Co. of Portland, Maine, by Richard Rathbun of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery. |
Richard Rathbun | Portland, ME | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | |
H.M. Seelyr | Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Interview with Captain H.M. Seelyr of Gloucester, MA by William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun and Hugh M. Smith of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery. |
William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun , Hugh M. Smith | Gloucester, MA | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | |
George Churchill | Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Interview with George Churchill of Yarmouth, N.S. by William Wakeham and Richard Rathbun of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery. |
William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun | Yarmouth, Nova Scotia | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | |
M.J. Keating | Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Interview with fisherman and dealer M.J. Keating of Port Mulgrave, N.S. near the Gut of Canso. Interview conducted by members of the U.S. Fish Commission. Contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery. |
Unknown | Port Mulgrave, Nova Scotia | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | |
A.M. Smith | Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
A.M. Smith was a prominent figure in the fish business in Portland, Maine, during the late 19th century. His career in the industry spanned at least fifteen years, during which he gained significant insights into the mackerel fishery and the legislation surrounding it. Smith was not personally engaged in the fisheries but was a dealer, which gave him a unique perspective on the industry's economics and the effects of legislation on the market. Smith was known for his innovative thinking and was the first to propose a five-year close season for mackerel fishing. |
Unknown | Portland, ME | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | |
A.B. Coldwell | Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
A.B. Coldwell, Director of Customs in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, was a prominent figure in the coastal community during the late 19th century. Born into a maritime culture, Coldwell assumed the role of Director of Customs in Lunenburg, a position of significance in a town deeply tied to the sea. His tenure in this role allowed him to witness and oversee various aspects of the local fishing and shipping industries. |
William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun | Lunenberg, Nova Scotia | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | |
Ahmon Mallock | Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
This interview with Captain Ahmon Mallock of Portland, ME took place on November 23, 1893. Members of the Joint Fisheries Commission conducted the interview in an effort to gain information on the mackerel fishery. |
Unknown | Portland, ME | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives |