Long Island Traditions
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Interviewee Sort descending | Collection | Description | Interviewer | Date of Interview | Location of Interview | Affiliation |
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Tom Jefferies | Long Island Traditions |
Interview with Tom Jefferies |
Nancy Solomon | Freeport, NY | Long Island Traditions | |
Tom Jefferies | Long Island Traditions |
Interview with Tom Jefferies |
Nancy Solomon | Freeport, NY | Long Island Traditions | |
Tom Kuhner | Long Island Traditions |
Tom Kuhner is a fisherman from Long Island with a lifelong engagement in the local fishing industry. His early years were marked by a deep connection to the traditional practices of fishing and clamming, which he began as a child. Kuhner's initial foray into the industry started with a bait business, which eventually expanded into eeling and crabbing. Over the years, he transitioned to working on larger boats, facing the challenges of crew recruitment and adapting to the evolving landscape of the fishing industry. |
Mary Lee | Babylon, NY | Long Island Traditions | |
Tom Ruhle | Peconic Estuary Interviews |
Tom Ruhle was a clam "diver" who worked on the east end of Long Island, primarily in Lake Montauk but also in East Hampton. The interview examines harvesting methods, habitat changes, and environmental and regulatory history in this area. |
Nancy Solomon | Montauk, NY | Long Island Traditions | |
Tony Sougstad | Long Island Traditions |
Tony Sougstad is a seasoned fisherman and the captain of the boat E.T. He is also the owner, chief cook, and bottle washer of the boat. His fishing activities are strictly ocean-based and vary by the seasons. He mainly fishes for whiting and fluke. Sougstad is also skilled in making nets and other necessary fishing gear. He is a dedicated worker, emphasizing the importance of perseverance even during tough times. Sougstad is also involved in the marketing side of his business, selling his catch to various markets, including the New York Fulton Fish Market. |
Nancy Solomon | , | Freeport, NY | Long Island Traditions |
Wayne Grothe | Peconic Estuary Interviews |
Wayne Grothe is an experienced shellfisherman with over 24 years of work in the field. Wayne has primarily worked on the south shore, specifically in areas like Shinnecock Bay. He is resident of Southampton and was an active commercial fisherman until around 2001 when he transitioned to working for the Nature Conservancy of Long Island. With his experience and expertise, Wayne became a keen observer of the ecological changes occurring in the Peconics and the South Shore regions. |
Nancy Solomon | Southampton, NY | Long Island Traditions |