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Oral Histories from the New England Fisheries

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Principal Investigator:
Lisa L. Colburn, Kate E. Yentes

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.

Interviewee	Collection Sort ascending	Description	Interviewer	Date of Interview	Location of Interview	Affiliation
Elizabeth Kordowski	Oral Histories from the New England Fisheries	Elizabeth is currently working at a Port Agent in Point Judith, Rhode Island. She speaks about her involvement in the fishery from working as a sternman to her current position. Project Leaders: Lisa L. Colburn and Kate E. Yentes Date Collection Completed: On going Location: www.voices.nmfs.noaa.gov Geographic Location: Locations across New England	Lisa Colburn , Azure Dee Westwood	Tue, 06/17/2008 - 12:00	Narragansett, RI	NOAA Fisheries
Doug Miner	Oral Histories from the New England Fisheries	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 Date Collection Completed: On going Location: www.voices.nmfs.noaa.gov Geographic Location: Locations across New England	Kate Yentes, Tarsila Seara	Thu, 06/10/2010 - 12:00	Stonington, CT	NOAA Fisheries
John Moore	Oral Histories from the New England Fisheries	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	Wed, 10/28/2009 - 12:00	Narragansett, RI	NOAA Fisheries
Mary O'Rourke	Oral Histories from the New England Fisheries	Mary is a net maker and former fisherman. Project Leaders: Lisa L. Colburn and Kate E. Yentes Date Collection Completed: On going Location: www.voices.nmfs.noaa.gov Geographic Location: Locations across New England	Lisa Colburn , Azure Dee Westwood	Wed, 03/26/2008 - 12:00	Narragansett, RI	NOAA Fisheries
David Pottle	Oral Histories from the New England Fisheries	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 Date Collection Completed: On going Location: www.voices.nmfs.noaa.gov Geographic Location: Locations across New England	Lisa Colburn , Kate Yentes	Wed, 12/16/2009 - 12:00	Perry, ME	NOAA Fisheries
Joel Stanhope	Oral Histories from the New England Fisheries	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 Date Collection Completed: On going Location: www.voices.nmfs.noaa.gov Geographic Location: Locations across New England	Lisa Colburn , Kate Yentes	Wed, 12/16/2009 - 12:00	Perry, ME	NOAA Fisheries
Ellen Schomer	Oral Histories from the New England Fisheries	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 Date Collection Completed: On going Location: www.voices.nmfs.noaa.gov Geographic Location: Locations across New England	Lisa Colburn	Mon, 04/14/2008 - 12:00	South Kingstown, RI	NOAA Fisheries
Pam Smith	Oral Histories from the New England Fisheries	Pam Smith is a school teacher from Jonesport, Maine, with a rich family history tracing back to Ireland. She is the second of four siblings, with her older brother living on Beal's Island, her younger brother having lived in California and now shipping out, and her sister residing in Florida. Her husband is a fisherman, involved in various fisheries including quahogging, lobstering, scallop diving, and tuna fishing. He originally bought his boat in 1987 for gill netting, but lost his ground fish permit the same year. Despite this setback, he has managed to make a living from fishing.	Lisa Colburn	Mon, 08/16/2004 - 12:00	Jonesport, ME	NOAA Fisheries
Diane Williams	Oral Histories from the New England Fisheries	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 Date Collection Completed: On going Location: www.voices.nmfs.noaa.gov Geographic Location: Locations across New England	Lisa Colburn , Amy Gerber	Mon, 08/09/2004 - 12:00	Stonington, ME	NOAA Fisheries
Tracey Bowen	Oral Histories from the New England Fisheries	Tracey Bowen, the wife of a fisherman, describes what it was like when her husband became a fisherman. Project Leaders: Lisa L. Colburn and Kate E. Yentes Date Collection Completed: On going Location: www.voices.nmfs.noaa.gov Geographic Location: Locations across New England	Lisa Colburn , Azure Dee Westwood	Fri, 03/28/2008 - 12:00	Newport, RI	NOAA Fisheries

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