The Port of Los Angeles

Interviewee Collection Description Interviewer Date of Interview Location of Interview Affiliation
Dave Arian Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project

Dave Arian was born in 1946 in Los Angeles and grew up in the harbor area near Terminal Island. His father, known as "honest Lou," was a longshoreman and a significant influence on Arian's life. Arian began his career on the waterfront in 1969 and became involved in the labor movement, eventually serving as the international president of the union. He was elected president of Local 13 in 1984, a position he held for a significant period. His commitment to building future leadership marked Arian's involvement in the labor movement.

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Justine Arian Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project

Oral history interview with Justine Arian.

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Enrico Salvo Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project

Enrico Salvo, an Italian native born in 1927, immigrated to the United States in 1955. His initial encounter with San Pedro came through his role as a merchant marine officer, a position that paved the way for his eventual settlement in Los Angeles. In the bustling city, Salvo carved out a career in logistics and transportation, demonstrating his acumen in the field by acquiring the company he was employed with.

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Vern Hall Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project

Vernon Hall was born in San Pedro in 1936. He grew up in San Pedro, attended UCLA to study engineering, and then came back to San Pedro, where he lives today. His grandfather is Swedish, lived in Minnesota until they moved to San Pedro in 1905.  His grandfather and father were machinists who worked on ships in the harbor. 

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Ron Reddick Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project

Oral history interview with Rod Reddick. 

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Ron Rogers Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project

Oral history interview with Ron Rogers.

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Seymour Waterman Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project

Oral history interview with Seymour Waterman. 

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Emilei Noceti Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project

Oral history interview with Emilei Noceti. 

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Carol Thomas Rugnetta Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project

Oral history interview with Carol Thomas Rugnetta.

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Matthew Matich Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project

Oral history interview with Matthew Matich.

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