Wild Caught: The Life and Struggles of an American Fishing Town

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    Matthew Barr
  • For 300 years, the fishermen of Sneads Ferry, N.C., have practiced sustainable, small- scale commercial fishing, passing on the traditional lore of the sea from generation to generation. In the early 21st century, imported farm-raised shrimp, skyrocketing coastal development, and complex regulations threatened to push many fishermen to the brink of disaster. Wild Caught captures the wisdom and resilience of an extraordinary community.

Interviewee Sort descending Collection Description Interviewer Date of Interview Location of Interview Affiliation
Patricia Huie Wild Caught: The Life and Struggles of an American Fishing Town

Matthew Barr interviewed Patricia Huie for the Wild Caught project. Patricia Huie, who has lived in Richlands, North Carolina, for sixteen years, serves as the Collections Manager for the Onslow County Museum. She started at the museum as a part-time registrar and eventually evolved into her current role, which combines artifact registration with curatorial and research responsibilities.

Matthew Barr Sneads Ferry, NC Unheard Voices Project
Paul Huie Wild Caught: The Life and Struggles of an American Fishing Town

Matthew Barr interviewed Paul Huie for the Wild Caught project. Paul Huie is a fisher, clammer, and lifelong resident of Sneads Ferry, North Carolina. Born into a family with strong ties to both farming and fishing, Huie grew up immersed in the maritime culture of the region. His father, originally from Arkansas, settled in Sneads Ferry after his service in the military, establishing a seafood business that dealt in oysters, clams, shrimp, and various fish, hauling them to markets as far as Baltimore, Maryland.

Matthew Barr Sneads Ferry, NC Unheard Voices Project
Ray Swaney, Jr. Wild Caught: The Life and Struggles of an American Fishing Town

Interview with Ray Swaney, Jr., son of fisherman and a high school teacher

Matthew Barr Sneads Ferry, NC Unheard Voices Project
Ray Swaney, Sr. Wild Caught: The Life and Struggles of an American Fishing Town

Interview with Ray Sweney, veteran fisherman

Matthew Barr Sneads Ferry, NC Unheard Voices Project
Rich Carpenter Wild Caught: The Life and Struggles of an American Fishing Town

Interview with Rich Carpenter, biologist for the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries

Matthew Barr Sneads Ferry, NC Unheard Voices Project
Richard Norris Wild Caught: The Life and Struggles of an American Fishing Town

Interview with Richard Norris, veteran shrimper

Matthew Barr Sneads Ferry, NC Unheard Voices Project
Robert Edens Wild Caught: The Life and Struggles of an American Fishing Town

Interview with Robert Edens, lifelong fisherman.  He is the son of Betty and John Edens.

Matthew Barr Sneads Ferry, NC Unheard Voices Project
Scott Norris Wild Caught: The Life and Struggles of an American Fishing Town

Interview with Scott Norris, a fisherman and the son of Clara and Luther Norris

Matthew Barr Sneads Ferry, NC Unheard Voices Project
Shannon Huie Wild Caught: The Life and Struggles of an American Fishing Town

On July 19, 2000, Matthew Barr interviewed Shannon Huie for the Wild Caught project. Shannon Huie, a resident of Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, comes from a family deeply rooted in the local fishing industry. Huie grew up surrounded by the fishing business. His grandfather owned a fish house, and his father was a lifelong commercial fisherman. In this interview, Huie provides an overview of his experiences growing up in Sneads Ferry and the current state of the fishing industry.

Matthew Barr Sneads Ferry, NC Unheard Voices Project
Sherry Thurston Wild Caught: The Life and Struggles of an American Fishing Town

Interview with Sherry Thurston, an artist and teacher

Matthew Barr Sneads Ferry, NC Unheard Voices Project