Lorenzo DiCarlo was born in 1924 in San Pedro, California. He spent his entire life there and worked in his family's bakery business. Lorenzo's family immigrated to the United States at the turn of the 20th century, initially settling in Steubenville, Ohio, before moving to San Pedro. His grandfather, after working on the railroad, started a bakery in Ohio, which later relocated to San Pedro following the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. 

Manny Aschemeyer, born on August 12, 1941, in Baltimore, Maryland, is the Executive Director of the Marine Exchange of Southern California. He has been involved with the organization since its independence as a standalone nonprofit entity in 1995. Aschemeyer's career has been dedicated to the maritime industry, particularly in the Southern California area. His work involves overseeing the operations of the Marine Exchange, which serves as a maritime information clearinghouse, providing essential vessel movement and position data to maritime-related entities.

Marifrances Trivelli was interviewed for the Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project. Trivelli was born in Annapolis, Maryland, and serves as a key figure in preserving and sharing the history of the Port of Los Angeles. The interview covers a wide range of historical topics related to the Port, beginning with its pre-colonial period when Native American communities engaged in trade along the shallow waters. Trivelli recounts early European explorations, starting with Juan Cabrillo's 1542 survey, where he named the area Bahia de los Fumos due to the smoke he observed.

Oral history interview with Martha McKinzie.

Martin Cox, an historian and maritime enthusiast, has dedicated his career to uncovering the rich history of the Los Angeles Steamship Company (LASSCO). Born in England, Cox's interest in maritime history was sparked during his youth by a brief mention of LASSCO in a book. This curiosity led him to relocate to Los Angeles, where he extensively researched the company's history. Cox's research involved thorough investigations at libraries, archives, and utilizing online resources, including eBay, to collect brochures and other historical materials.

Mary Francesca Giacalone was interviewed for the Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project. Mary Francesca Giacalone was born on August 6, 1922, in San Pedro, California, into a family with deep ties to the local fishing industry. The interview begins with Mary describing her father’s journey from Italy to the United States in 1906, where he initially worked as a crab fisherman in San Francisco and Alaska. She recounts a harrowing story of her father’s boat being trapped in an iceberg for forty days while fishing in Alaska.

Matthew Matich was interviewed for the Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project. Matthew Matich was born in 1932 in San Pedro, California. His father, who emigrated from Croatia and eventually settled in San Pedro in 1920, played a significant role in the area's early development of the fishing industry. The interview highlights Matich's recollections of his father's work as a fisherman and his involvement with the local canneries, particularly the French Sardine Company, which later became StarKist.

Matty Domancich was born in 1922 in San Pedro, California. His parents emigrated from Hvar, Croatia, then part of Yugoslavia, with his father arriving before 1910 and his mother around 1920. Matty's father was a fisherman who passed away in 1934, and his mother worked in a cannery during the Great Depression. Matty grew up in a neighborhood known as the Balkans, a predominantly Croatian and Italian community in San Pedro. He spoke both Croatian and English from a young age.

Melody Hall was interviewed for the Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project. Melody Hall was born in 1966 in San Francisco, California, and became involved in longshore work in 1997. Prior to her work on the waterfront, Hall was a substitute teacher. The interview details Hall’s initial experiences and challenges in the longshore industry, particularly as a woman entering a predominantly male field. Hall describes her first day on the job, surrounded by massive equipment and unfamiliar tasks such as driving tractor-trailers and working with cranes.

Michael Albano was born in Long Beach, California, on November 24, 1947, in Saint Mary’s Hospital. Mike’s grandfather and father were fishermen.  His father immigrated to the United States from Ischia, Italy, between the years 1939 and 1941. His father decided to come to America because of fishing opportunities near Catalina Island.