NOAA Fisheries
Interviewee Sort descending | Collection | Description | Interviewer | Date of Interview | Location of Interview | Affiliation |
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Arlene Hartford | Women in the New England Fisheries |
Arlene Hartford has spent her life in the coastal communities of Maine. Born in Harrington in 1938, Arlene grew up in a close-knit family with one sister and three brothers. She weathered the challenges of her parents' divorce at a young age, and her mother's determination and dedication ensured that Arlene and her siblings were well-provided for, despite limited resources. |
Patricia Pinto da Silva | Unknown | NOAA Fisheries | |
Bill Sunda and Sue Huntsman | NOAA Beaufort Lab Oral Histories |
Dr. William "Bill" Sunda, a native of Arlington, Virginia, has made significant contributions to environmental science and research throughout his career. He completed his undergraduate studies at Lehigh University, graduating in 1968 with a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science. Bill received a Fellowship for graduate studies at MIT and Woods Hole the same year. In 1975, Bill joined the Beaufort Lab as a Research Chemist, marking the beginning of a 40-year-long commitment to advancing scientific knowledge. Dr. |
Joseph W. Smith, Doug Wolfe, Douglas Vaughan, Don Hoss | Beaufort, NC | NOAA Fisheries | |
Carla Harris and Judy Jo Matson | Women in Alaska Fisheries |
JudyJo Matson and Carla Harris are a feisty mother/daughter duo; JudyJo commercially set nets while her mother Carla primarily fishes for subsistence. JudyJo begins the interview by talking about her experiences commercial fishing as a woman. She talks about her commercial site at Graveyard Point in the Kvichak River, as well what drives her to fish. JudyJo also addresses environmental changes and her childhood fishing experiences. |
Kim Sparks , Kitty Sopow | Nakenk, AK | Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, NOAA Fisheries, Alaska Fisheries Science Center , Bristol Bay Native Association , NOAA Preserve America Initiative | |
Carol Ann Hester, Meg Anna Schlais and Elizabeth Hester | Women in Alaska Fisheries |
CarolAnn Hester, MegAnna Schlais, and Elizabeth Hester represent three generations of women fishing in Naknek, Alaska. CarolAnn and MegAnna are a mother/daughter team who commercially fish, and all three women participate in subsistence fishing. In this interview, CarolAnn, MegAnna and Elizabeth talk about how they got started in fishing, the products they produce and their participation in the subsistence lifestyle, which includes gardening. They also talk about their strong work ethic, and what motivates them to fish. |
Kim Sparks , JudyJo Matson | Nakenk, AK | Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, NOAA Fisheries, Bristol Bay Native Association , NOAA Preserve America Initiative | |
Carolyn Currin | NOAA Beaufort Lab Oral Histories |
Dr. Carolyn Currin began her tenure at NOAA's Beaufort Lab in 1983, initially serving as a technician under Dr. Jud Kenworthy. Her career trajectory saw her later collaborating with Dr. Peter Hanson on the Status and Trends Program. In 1986, she pursued a Ph.D. at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, conducting her dissertation research at the UNC-Institute of Marine Science in Morehead City, NC. Her research concentrated on the recovery and restoration of salt marshes. After completing her doctorate, Dr. |
Joseph W. Smith, Don Hoss, Ford Cross, Douglas Vaughan, Jeff Govoni | Beaufort, NC | NOAA Fisheries | |
Charles Roithmayr | NOAA Beaufort Lab Oral Histories |
"What stimulated me and pleased me very much with my position as a research biologist, was that I felt that the government, under this program, was really trying to benefit the industry and the industry recognized that they would benefit. As you said, it was best to have good data about the fishery and the fish. So, we developed a very, very close relationship." |
Joseph W. Smith | Beaufort, NC | NOAA Fisheries | |
Charles S. Manooch | NOAA Beaufort Lab Oral Histories |
Dr. Charles "Chuck" Manooch III was born in Raleigh, NC. In 1962, he joined the U.S. Army and served for several years before enrolling at Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC. In 1966, he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Biology. Chuck's career in marine biology started with a brief stint as a unit biologist for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission in central Florida after graduation. Then he pursued further studies at North Carolina State University (NCSU) in Raleigh, working under Dr. |
Joseph W. Smith, Don Hoss, Douglas Vaughan, Jeff Govoni | Beaufort, NC | NOAA Fisheries | |
Connie Timmerman | Women in Alaska Fisheries |
Connie Timmerman is a Native fisherwoman of Bristol Bay Alaska who has fished for decades including salmon for subsistence. She discusses her heritage and how she learned to fish as a young woman, and fishing activities with her family. She emphasizes how women, such as herself and daughters, must be skilled for the local lifestyle of fishing and hunting, and the values of family working together. Her bear dog, Maggie, makes an appearance at the end of the interview. |
Anna Lavoie, Jean Lee | Dillingham, AK | Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, NOAA Fisheries, Alaska Fisheries Science Center , Bristol Bay Native Association , NOAA Preserve America Initiative | |
David Peters | NOAA Beaufort Lab Oral Histories |
Dr. Dave Peters was born in Danville, Pennsylvania, but spent his formative years in South Dakota. He developed a deep fascination with aquatic life, particularly fish. Dave embarked on an academic journey that would shape his future as a prominent fish biologist. He attended Utah State University, where he completed his undergraduate studies in Fish Biology. He honed his understanding of fish ecosystems. Dave continued his graduate education at North Carolina State University in Raleigh. While working towards his graduate degrees, he worked for the U.S. |
Joseph W. Smith, Ford Cross, Douglas Vaughan, Jeff Govoni | Beaufort, NC | NOAA Fisheries | |
David Pottle | Oral Histories from the New England Fisheries |
David is a commercial fishermen in Eastport, Maine. Because of the economy in Eastport, David has to work multiple jobs in addition to fishing. Project Leaders: Lisa L. Colburn and Kate E. Yentes |
Lisa Colburn , Kate Yentes | Perry, ME | NOAA Fisheries |