Finding Friendship Oral History Project
Interviewee Sort ascending | Collection | Description | Interviewer | Date of Interview | Location of Interview | Affiliation |
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Alfred Simmons | Finding Friendship Oral History Project |
Alfred "Buddy" Simmons, born on August 6, 1926, in the small coastal town of Friendship, was widely recognized in the community. He devoted his entire life to lobstering, a trade deeply intertwined with his family heritage. Buddy spent 65 years as a lobster fisherman and shared his insights in an interview shortly before his passing on February 9, 2004. He is survived by his wife Dorothy, five daughters, and 11 grandchildren, although his only son tragically died in a car accident during his teenage years. |
Kristy, Suzanne | Friendship, ME | Friendship Museum , Friendship Village School | |
Albert Simmons | Finding Friendship Oral History Project |
Albert Simmons was born on February 17, 1938, and his family has lived in Friendship, Maine for three generations. He and his wife, Peggy, have two children and four grandchildren. A lobsterman for 50 years, he has also served in the Navy and as Fire Chief of Friendship. His hobbies include building models of working boats, hunting, fishing, reading, and cooking. |
Alexiee | Friendship, ME | Friendship Museum , Friendship Village School |