Oral Histories from the New England Fisheries
| Interviewee | Description | Interviewer | Date of Interview | Location of Interview | Affiliation | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anonymous, #1 |
She describes her life as the wife of a fisherman and how regulations have changed their life plan. Project Leaders: Lisa L. Colburn and Kate E. Yentes |
Lisa Colburn , Azure Dee Westwood | Narragansett, RI | NOAA Fisheries | Oral Histories from the New England Fisheries | |
| Anonymous, #2 |
She was the wife of a fishermen. She discusses her husband's history in fishing and family ties to other fishermen.Project Leaders: Lisa L. Colburn and Kate E. Yentes |
Azure Dee Westwood | Rhode Island | NOAA Fisheries | Oral Histories from the New England Fisheries | |
| Diane Williams |
Diane is the wife of a lobsterman. She speaks about how regulations are impacting her family. Project Leaders: Lisa L. Colburn and Kate E. Yentes |
Lisa Colburn , Amy Gerber | Stonington, ME | NOAA Fisheries | Oral Histories from the New England Fisheries | |
| Pam Smith |
The oral histories are an in depth look at how the fishing industry affects individual fishermen as well as their families. The oral histories also allow us to gain inside perspective on how management regulations affect the social and cultural aspects of people in the fishery. Project Leaders: Lisa L. Colburn and Kate E. Yentes |
Lisa Colburn | Jonesport, ME | NOAA Fisheries | Oral Histories from the New England Fisheries | |
| Ellen Schomer |
Ellen is a former fisherman. She speaks about what it was like being a woman in the fishing industry. Project Leaders: Lisa L. Colburn and Kate E. Yentes |
Lisa Colburn | South Kingstown, RI | NOAA Fisheries | Oral Histories from the New England Fisheries | |
| Joel Stanhope |
David is a commercial fishermen in Eastport, Maine. Because of the economy in Eastport, David has to work multiple jobs in addition to fishing. Project Leaders: Lisa L. Colburn and Kate E. Yentes |
Lisa Colburn , Kate Yentes | Perry, ME | NOAA Fisheries | Oral Histories from the New England Fisheries | |
| David Pottle |
David is a commercial fishermen in Eastport, Maine. Because of the economy in Eastport, David has to work multiple jobs in addition to fishing. Project Leaders: Lisa L. Colburn and Kate E. Yentes |
Lisa Colburn , Kate Yentes | Perry, ME | NOAA Fisheries | Oral Histories from the New England Fisheries | |
| Mary O'Rourke |
Mary is a net maker and former fisherman. Project Leaders: Lisa L. Colburn and Kate E. Yentes |
Lisa Colburn , Azure Dee Westwood | Narragansett, RI | NOAA Fisheries | Oral Histories from the New England Fisheries | |
| John Moore |
John explains what it is like to be part of a fishing family. He discusses his decisions to enter fishing while still obtaining a bachelor's and master's degree. |
Lisa Colburn | Narragansett, RI | NOAA Fisheries | Oral Histories from the New England Fisheries | |
| Doug Miner |
Doug ran a fishing vessel until 2008 when the regulations forced him to change careers. He is now working on a tug boat. Project Leaders: Lisa L. Colburn and Kate E. Yentes |
Kate Yentes, Tarsila Seara | Stonington, CT | NOAA Fisheries | Oral Histories from the New England Fisheries |
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