Florida Institute of Saltwater Heritage
Interviewee | Collection Sort ascending | Description | Interviewer | Date of Interview | Location of Interview | Affiliation |
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John Banyas | In Their Own Words |
John Banyas is a fish house owner and fisherman from Cortez, Florida. His grandfather, Neriah Taylor was a boatbuilder in the community. John fishes for mullet and baitfish. He also owns a wholesale/retail seafood shop and restaurant on his property along with a boat haulout facility. |
Michael Jepson | Cortez, FL | Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez, Florida Institute of Saltwater Heritage, Florida Humanities Council | |
Ronnie Beckham | In Their Own Words |
Ronnie Beckham is a third-generation commercial fisherman who now is involved in clam aquaculture. He was born and raised in Cedar Key, Florida, where he worked with his father, who was also a fisherman and used to fish for turtles. Born into a family with a rich legacy in the fishing industry, Beckham's upbringing was steeped in the traditions and practices of fishing that have been passed down through generations. |
Michael Jepson | Cedar Key, FL | Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez, Florida Institute of Saltwater Heritage, Florida Humanities Council | |
Karen Bell | In Their Own Words |
Karen Bell is a dedicated member of the Cortez fishing community in Florida. Born and raised in Bradenton, she has always had a deep connection to Cortez, spending Sundays at her grandmother's house, where large family gatherings and delicious meals were a regular occurrence. Karen's father and uncles were fishermen, and she grew up surrounded by the sights and sounds of the fishing docks. Karen's father eventually transitioned from fishing to working at the AP Bell fish house in the early 1960s. In 1986, after completing college, Karen moved to Cortez and began working at the fish house. |
Michael Jepson | Cortez, FL | Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez, Florida Institute of Saltwater Heritage, Florida Humanities Council | |
Henry Adams | Vanishing Culture Project |
Henry Clayton Adams was born on August 27, 1921, in Cortez, Florida, to parents Willis Adams and Dora Jean Adams. He was one of nine siblings, with five brothers named Hugh, Leon, Howard, Cleve, and C.D., and three sisters named Pauline, Doris, and Mabel. Henry was married to Pauline Adams for 42 years and had one adopted son. Growing up during the Great Depression, Henry's early life was shaped by the challenges of the era. He pursued a career as a fisherman, a profession deeply rooted in his coastal upbringing. |
Michael Jepson | Cortez, FL | Florida Humanities Council, Florida Institute of Saltwater Heritage, Florida Maritime Museum | |
Earl Taylor | Vanishing Culture Project |
Mr. Earl Taylor talks about his fishing history with others over the years. He quit when he was married and was a cook for a while before he came back to fishing. |
Michael Jepson | Cortez, FL | Florida Humanities Council, Florida Institute of Saltwater Heritage, Florida Maritime Museum | |
Calvin Bell | Vanishing Culture Project |
Calvin Edison Bell was born on November 14, 1929. He is the son of Aaron Park Bell, a commercial fisherman from North Carolina, and Jessie Blanche Fulford. Calvin grew up in a family of seven children, with five brothers and one sister. He lived in the same house in Cortez, Florida, for his entire life. Calvin followed in his father's footsteps and became a commercial fisherman, participating in various types of fishing including mackerel fishing, mullet fishing, and seine fishing. |
Michael Jepson, Wayne Nield | Cortez, FL | Florida Humanities Council, Florida Institute of Saltwater Heritage, Florida Maritime Museum | |
Paul Taylor | Vanishing Culture Project |
In this interview, Paul Taylor talks about his family, his fishing life, living in the Ilbion Inn and his views on fishing. Taylor's father came to Cortez from North Carolina. |
Michael Jepson, Wayne Nield | Cortez, FL | Florida Humanities Council, Florida Institute of Saltwater Heritage, Florida Maritime Museum | |
Walter Bell | Vanishing Culture Project |
This interview with Walter Bell, the son of A P Bell, covers his family and growing up in Cortez. Some info about the Manatee River Fish Co. a precurser to A P Bell Fish Company and relations with other fishermen. |
Michael Jepson, Wayne Nield | Cortez, FL | Florida Humanities Council, Florida Institute of Saltwater Heritage, Florida Maritime Museum | |
Mark Taylor | Vanishing Culture Project |
Oral history interview with Mark Taylor. |
Michael Jepson | Cortez, FL | Florida Humanities Council, Florida Institute of Saltwater Heritage, Florida Maritime Museum | |
Marvin Carver | Vanishing Culture Project |
This interview with Marvin Carver covers family, fishing, fish camps and net spreads. He also had a bridge tender's job in Cortez. |
Michael Jepson, Wayne Nield | Cortez, FL | Florida Humanities Council, Florida Institute of Saltwater Heritage, Florida Maritime Museum |