Blake Pavri

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Interviewee Sort descending Collection Description Interviewer Date of Interview Location of Interview Affiliation
Bobbie Smith Dock Stories

On April 12, 2024, Logan Collins and Blake Pavri interviewed Bobbie Smith for the Dock Stories project at the UGA Marine Extension/Georgia Sea Grant in Brunswick, Georgia. Bobbie Smith, who had been co-owner of the Sapelo Shrimp dock for over a decade, shared her experiences managing the dock alongside her partner, Bill Harris. She detailed the dock's history, including its transformation from the dilapidated Ward's Dock into the functional and modern Sapelo Shrimp Dock, which became a vital part of the local shrimping community.

Logan Collins, Blake Pavri Brunswick, GA Georgia Southern University, University of Georgia Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant
Holly Boone Dock Stories

On April 13, 2024, Kristin Meeuwen, Lillie Waters, and Blake Pavri interviewed Holly Boone for the Dock Stories project at Boone’s Seafood in Darien, Georgia. Holly Boone, who married into the Boone family 25 years ago, has lived her entire life in the area. She married a fisherman and eventually took on responsibilities at Boone’s Seafood, a multi-generational family-owned dock that has been operational for over 60 years. The interview provides a detailed account of Boone’s experiences managing the dock, including her transition from occasional help to a central role in its operations.

Kristin Meeuwen, Lillie Waters, Blake Pavri Darien, GA Georgia Southern University, University of Georgia Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant