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Interviewee Sort descending Collection Description Interviewer Date of Interview Location of Interview Affiliation
Pierre Lee Louisiana Sea Grant Coastal Changes Oral History Project

Lee tells the tale of his escape from Vietnam with his family after the war ended. He discusses being the first Vietnamese to transition to Abbeville, Louisiana for the warm climate and the strong Catholic influence. Although trained as a pilot and engineer, Lee began his life in the U.S. as a car washer, worked his way up to mechanic, and then became a top engineer for an oil company.

Don Davis Abbeville, LA Louisiana Sea Grant
Robert Hoy Louisiana Sea Grant Coastal Changes Oral History Project

Robert Hoy discusses his father's company and the many different shrimp drying platforms.  He also talks about shipping the shrimp to China.  He talks about his family drying fish as well.  He mentions shelling and cleaning the shrimp.

Carl Brasseaux, Don Davis Grand Isle, LA Louisiana Sea Grant
Sandra Boquet Louisiana Sea Grant Coastal Changes Oral History Project

Interview with Sandra Boquet in Cameron, Louisiana.

Carl Brasseaux, Don Davis, Roy Kron Cameron, LA Louisiana Sea Grant