Billy Williams

Location of Interview
Collection Name

Oregon Residents in Alaska's Historical Fishing

Description

Interviews with former or current commercial fishermen in and around Newport, Oregon and Kodiak, Alaska exploring their involvement in Alaska fishing during the 1960s through 1980s. Funding provided by NOAA Preserve America Initiative, part of Preserve America and by NOAA/NMFS.
 

Date of Interview
09-23-2010
Transcribers

National Capital Contracting

Audio
Biographical Sketch

Interview topics include how participant became involved in fishing, social ties, North Pacific crab fishing methods, changes to North Pacific crab fishery over time, ties to place, and reasons for influx of Newport (Oregon) residents in Alaska fishing.

Interviews with former or current commercial fishermen in/around Newport, Oregon and Kodiak, Alaska exploring their involvement in Alaska fishing during the 1960s through 1980s. Interviews conducted between 7/10 - 9/10. Funding provided by NOAA Preserve America Initiative, part of Preserve America and by NOAA/NMFS.


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