James Yamamoto, born in 1936, hails from Terminal Island, California. His early life was shaped by the local Japanese fishing community and his father's grocery store. The onset of World War II marked a period of upheaval for Yamamoto and his family, as they were subjected to internment along with many other Japanese Americans. This experience had a profound impact on his family's ship chandlery business. Post-war, Yamamoto witnessed and adapted to the evolution of communication within the shipping industry.

Janice Hahn was interviewed for the Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project. Janice Hahn, born in 1952 in downtown Los Angeles, is a long-time resident and public figure with deep ties to the Port of Los Angeles through her family and political career. The interview begins with Hahn reminiscing about her childhood visits to the port with her Navy veteran father. She recalls family outings to see Navy ships, dining at local restaurants like Olsen's, and taking car ferries across the bay before the Vincent Thomas Bridge was built.

Jayme Wilson was interviewed for the Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project. Wilson was born in 1952 in Long Beach, California, and grew up near the water, learning to sail at a young age and later becoming involved in the boating industry with his brother. The interview covers Wilson’s journey from purchasing a 38-foot sailboat after graduating from law school to establishing a charter boat business in San Pedro in 1982.

Oral history interview with Jerilyn Mendoza. 

Jerry Aspland was born in 1940 in Richmond, California. He first got involved with the Port of Los Angeles in the 1960s. As a young captain, he faced challenges due to his age, such as being passed over for a port pilot position because he was considered too young. As the president of ARCO Marine, he was involved in the aftermath of the Exxon Valdez incident and played a role in the advancement of tanker safety regulations, which had a significant impact on the Port of Los Angeles.

Oral history interview with Jim Pitman.  

Jim Trani was interviewed for the Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project. Jim Trani, born in 1924 in Keystone, California (now known as Carson), grew up in a family with deep ties to San Pedro, where his father owned a restaurant and billiard hall called The Majestic. The restaurant, located on West 7th Street, played a significant role in the local longshoreman community, especially during the turbulent labor strikes of the 1930s and 1940s.

Joan Milke Flores was interviewed for the Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project. Joan Milke Flores is a prominent political figure and long-time resident of Los Angele. She began her political journey by connecting with individuals and various community groups andn introduced the "Day in the District" initiative, allowing her to interact closely with constituents and understand their needs better. In the interview, Flores reflects on her upbringing in a politically active family, with her father involved in union activities.

Joe DiMassa grew up in San Pedro.  His family were early immigrants from Ischia, Italy who settled in the town of San Pedro in 1905.  They started their Fish Market business and were involved in a total of three businesses. 

Joe Gatlin was interviewed for the Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project. Gatlin was born in 1945 in San Pedro, California, to parents who migrated to the area in 1941 during World War II for job opportunities in the local shipyards. Both of his parents worked as riveters at Todd Shipyard and the naval shipyard in San Pedro. The interview covers Joe Gatlin’s early memories of growing up in San Pedro, including living in the Banning Homes project and experiencing a refinery explosion nearby.