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Interviewee Sort descending | Collection | Description | Interviewer | Date of Interview | Location of Interview | Affiliation |
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David Neubig | Finding Friendship Oral History Project |
David Neubig, born on March 29, 1965, is a seasoned lobsterman from Friendship, Maine. Growing up in a family deeply rooted in the lobstering business, with five generations residing in the area, it was only natural for David to follow in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. At the age of 15, in 1981, he embarked on his lobstering journey, driven by his love for the ocean and the allure of being his own boss. Throughout his career, David has not limited himself to a single profession. |
Randall | Friendship, ME | Friendship Museum , Friendship Village School | |
John Neubig | Finding Friendship Oral History Project |
John Neubig, also known as Johnny, was born on September 18, 1939, and has spent his entire life in Friendship. His family has lived in Friendship for two generations Johnny has one sister, two sons, and a grandson. Although he is currently disabled, he spent 31 years as a lobsterman, from 1954 to 1985.As a lobsterman, Johnny captained his own boat, and in the later years, his wife accompanied him on the fishing trips. In addition to lobstering, he worked as a mason and served in the Navy for two years. |
Randall | Friendship, ME | Friendship Museum , Friendship Village School | |
Joshua M. | Finding Friendship Oral History Project |
Joshua is a young lobster fisherman who has been involved in the trade since he was four years old. He has continued to pursue this family tradition ever since. Growing up in a fishing family, Joshua learned the ropes of lobstering from his father and now enjoys working alongside him and his little brother Daigan. His experience spans several years, making him a knowledgeable and skilled lobster fisherman. |
Randall | Friendship, ME | Friendship Museum , Friendship Village School | |
Stan Simmons | Finding Friendship Oral History Project |
Stan Simmons was born on February 6, 1917. Now deceased, Stan Simmons was a lobster fisherman for 65 years. When he was eleven years old, he moved to Friendship from Bremen, Long Island. He has one adopted child and three grandchildren. In addition, he was a pilot and spotted fish for purse and stop seiners for seven or eight years. When he was asked what else he did, he replied, “You name it--everything but deliver babies.” He served in the Navy for two stints during World War II in the Pacific, where he delivered guerilla fighters to Japanese Islands, a |
Randall | Friendship, ME | Friendship Museum , Friendship Village School |