Carroll Dee Brown was born in Henryetta, Oklahoma in 1927. In 1944, he moved to the port area of Los Angeles to work as a welder. He met his wife at a dance in Redondo and they were married for fifty-four years. After his initial three months at the port, Brown did not return to work there but continued working in construction and shipyards. 

Scope and Content Note
This interview with Carroll Dee Brown offers an in-depth look into his experiences working at the California Shipyards during World War II, his career trajectory, and his personal reflections on the changes he has observed over the years. Brown discusses his initial training as a welder, highlighting the skills he developed and the dangers he faced in the shipyards. He provides vivid descriptions of the working conditions, the accidents that occurred, and the sense of accomplishment that came with the successful launch of ships. Brown reflects on his migration from Oklahoma to California and the impact of this relocation on his personal and professional life, including how it led to meeting his wife and his transition into construction work post-war. The interview also captures Brown's observations on the evolution of the port and the construction industry, providing a nuanced perspective on the changes that have taken place over the decades.