New England Regional National Archives
Interviewee | Collection Sort descending | Description | Interviewer | Date of Interview | Location of Interview | Affiliation |
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A.B. Crosby | Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Captain A. B. Crosby was a seasoned fisherman based in Yarmouth Bar, Yarmouth, N.S.. He was known for his extensive knowledge and experience in mackerel fishing, which typically began in mid-April and ended early in July. Crosby's fishing method involved the use of a net, which was set up in the middle of April and taken down in May. The first catch of Crosby's net varied from year to year, with the first pursing usually taking place in mid-May. |
William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun | Yarmouth Bar, Nova Scotia | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | |
John A. McKinnon | Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Interview with fisherman John A. McKinnon 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 | |
Norman J.B. Tooker | Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Interview with fisherman Norman J.B. Tooker of A.F. Stoneman & Co., 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 | |
George Dores | Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Interview with George Dores of Lunenburg, N.S. with William Wakeham and Richard Rathbun of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery. |
William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun | Lunenberg, Nova Scotia | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | |
Levi N. McLean | Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Interview with fisherman Levi N. McLean of Gloucester, MA by William Wakeham and Hugh M. Smith of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery. |
William Wakeham, Hugh M. Smith | Gloucester, MA | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | |
John F. Vanteir | Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Interview with fisherman John F. Vanteir of Gloucester, MA by William Wakeham and Hugh M. Smith of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery. |
William Wakeham, Hugh M. Smith | East Gloucester, MA | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | |
Vinal N. Edwards | Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
The interviews contained in "Canada" are part of Volume I of the Joint Fisheries Commission's investigation in 1893 of the fisheries in New England and the Canadian maritime provinces. William Wakeham and R. Rathbun of the U.S. Fish Commission traveled along the coast to speak with fishermen, businessmen and mill owners between Cape Cod and New Brunswick. |
William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun | Barnstable, MA | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | |
John C. Mills | Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Interview with fisherman John C. Mills 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 | East Gloucester, MA | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | |
Henry Weaver | Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Interview with fisherman Henry Weaver of Lunenburg, N.S. by William Wakeham and Richard Rathbun of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains information on N.S. mackerel fishery. |
William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun | Lunenberg, Nova Scotia | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | |
James Ellsworth | Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Interview with fisherman James Ellsworth of Portland, Maine by Richard Rathbun of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains information on the mackerel fishery. |
Richard Rathbun | Portland, ME | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives |