Milford Lab Oral Histories
Interviewee Sort descending | Collection | Description | Interviewer | Date of Interview | Location of Interview | Affiliation |
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Anton Christen | Milford Lab Oral Histories |
Interview with Anton Christen of the Union Oyster House in Boston.
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Walter Blogoslawski | Boston, MA | NEFSC Milford Lab | |
Dave Relyea and Joe Zahtila | Milford Lab Oral Histories |
Joe Zahtila and Dave Relyea are two significant figures in the history of the Frank M. Flower shellfish hatchery in Bayville, Long Island. Joe Zahtila began his tenure at the hatchery in the 1960s, starting as a hatchery technician responsible for general maintenance and working with shellfish. Over time, he evolved into a key player in the hatchery's operations, contributing to the development of new methods for growing shellfish, particularly oysters and clams. Dave Relyea started at the hatchery a bit earlier, in 1964. |
Walter Blogoslawski | Bayville, NY | NEFSC Milford Lab | |
Edwin Rhodes | Milford Lab Oral Histories |
Interview with Edwin Rhodes (born February 1943) who began working at the Milford Lab in 1959 at the age of 14. Interview contains information on his career with NMFS, Long Island Oyster Farms, and the NFI Crab Council. |
Walter Blogoslawski | Milford, CT | NEFSC Milford Lab | |
James Salce and John Sherwin | Milford Lab Oral Histories |
"That was all back-breaking hard labor ... every time you’d squeeze that line – I had forearms that looked like Popeye, for God's sake." -- John F. Sherwin |
Walter Blogoslawski | Milford, CT | NEFSC Milford Lab | |
Jeremiah Relyea | Milford Lab Oral Histories |
Interview with Jeremiah Relyea of the Frank M. Flower Shellfish Hatchery in Bayville, New York. Interview contains information on aquaculture practices. |
Walter Blogoslawski | Bayville, NY | NEFSC Milford Lab | |
Michael Broadway | Milford Lab Oral Histories |
Interview with Michael "Hollywood" Broadway of New Orleans. A professional oyster shucker by trade, Broadway speaks about his experiences in the industry. |
Walter Blogoslawski | New Orleans, LA | NEFSC Milford Lab | |
Walter Blogoslawski | Milford Lab Oral Histories |
Interview with scientist Walter Blogoslawski, born February 8, 1943, of the NEFSC's Milford Lab in Milford, CT. Blogoslawski describes his education and entry into science as well as his research focus on bacterial pathogens in shellfish. |
Maribeth Stewart | Milford, CT | NEFSC Milford Lab |