Maine Coast Oral History Initiative

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    Principal Investigator:
    Joshua Wrigley

  • Through the support of the Maine Humanities Council and the Island Institute, the Maine Coast Fishermen's Association was able to collect hours of oral histories from fishermen throughout Maine.

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Interviewee Collection Description Interviewer Date of Interview Location of Interview Affiliation
Edward Thorbjornson Maine Coast Oral History Initiative

Fisherman Edward Thorbjornson of Tenant's Harbor, ME recalls his career fishing with the 40 Fathom redfish fleet, shrimping and groundfish dragging.

This interview was produced with funding from the Maine Humanities Council.

 Joshua Wrigley Tenants Harbor, ME Maine Coast Fishermen's Association, The Island Institute, Maine Humanities Council
Fred Viola Maine Coast Oral History Initiative

Portland Fish Exchange lumper Fred Viola talks about his career lumping fish in Portland and changes in the fishing industry.

This interview was produced with funding from the Maine Humanities Council.

 Joshua Wrigley South Portland, ME Maine Coast Fishermen's Association, The Island Institute, Maine Humanities Council
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