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Interviewee | Collection Sort descending | Description | Interviewer | Date of Interview | Location of Interview | Affiliation |
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M.J. Keating | Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Interview with fisherman and dealer M.J. Keating of Port Mulgrave, N.S. near the Gut of Canso. Interview conducted by members of the U.S. Fish Commission. Contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery. |
Unknown | Port Mulgrave, Nova Scotia | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | |
Ahmon Mallock | Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
This interview with Captain Ahmon Mallock of Portland, ME took place on November 23, 1893. Members of the Joint Fisheries Commission conducted the interview in an effort to gain information on the mackerel fishery. |
Unknown | Portland, ME | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | |
Joseph O'Brien | Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Interview with Harbor Inspector and Fishery Overseer Joseph O'Brien of St. John, N.B. Interview contains descriptions of New Brunswick fisheries, St. John County, saw mill and tanning industry, factories, industrial pollution and salmon populations. |
Unknown | St. John, New Brunswick | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | |
W.G. Pool | Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Interview with fisherman W.G. Pool of Gloucester, MA by members of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery. |
Unknown | Gloucester, MA | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | |
A.M. Smith | Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
A.M. Smith was a prominent figure in the fish business in Portland, Maine, during the late 19th century. His career in the industry spanned at least fifteen years, during which he gained significant insights into the mackerel fishery and the legislation surrounding it. Smith was not personally engaged in the fisheries but was a dealer, which gave him a unique perspective on the industry's economics and the effects of legislation on the market. Smith was known for his innovative thinking and was the first to propose a five-year close season for mackerel fishing. |
Unknown | Portland, ME | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | |
William J. Hudder | Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Date above approximate. Interview with fisherman William Hudder of Gloucester, MA by members of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery. |
Unknown | Gloucester, MA | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | |
Oystermen Stories | New Jersey’s Delaware Bayshore |
Bill Biggs (1926-2001), John Dubois (1912-2001), Charlie Elmer (1912-2006), Arthur Hinson (1917-2012), Jack King (1928-2001), Joe Lore (1910-2000), and Mort Hughes (1920-2012) are retired oystermen whose recollections spanned from post World War I (1918) through the 1990s. These men represent the fading legacy of traditional oystermen who navigated the waters during the era of sail-powered dredging. Their lives on the water are characterized by the intimate knowledge of oystering, a craft honed through seasons of planting and harvesting the bivalves. |
Unknown | Port Norris, NJ | Bayshore Center at Bivalve Delaware Bay Museum & Folklife Center | |
Shuckers' Tales | New Jersey’s Delaware Bayshore |
The Oyster Shuckers, a group of individuals from the Bayshore area, share a rich heritage rooted in the maritime traditions of Port Norris, New Jersey. Their lives are interwoven with the rhythms of the Delaware Bay, where generations have toiled in the pursuit of harvesting and processing oysters. These men and women come from diverse backgrounds, each carrying personal histories that reflect the broader narrative of the oyster industry. |
Unknown | Port Norris, NJ | Bayshore Center at Bivalve Delaware Bay Museum & Folklife Center | |
John Valois | Oral History Collection - Fishing and Fisheries |
John Valois is a former resident of Woods Hole and a close friend of the Cahoon family. Born and raised in the area, he grew up spending significant time in the Cahoon household and developed a lasting relationship with the family. John's father owned the Woods Hole garage, which was located near the fish market operated by Sam Cahoon. John often visited the fish market, occasionally helping with tasks and interacting with the fishermen. He also participated in various activities with young Sam Cahoon, such as swimming, shell fishing, and duck hunting. |
Unknown | Woods Hole, MA | Woods Hole Historical Museum | |
Mildred Wells | Oral History Collection - Fishing and Fisheries |
Mildred Wells is a former bookkeeper and a significant figure in the fishing industry. Born and raised in New Bedford, she later moved to Woods Hole, Massachusetts, where she began working for Sam Cahoon, a prominent fish merchant. Mildred joined Sam's team in the late 1920s and worked for him until 1931 when she got married. Despite her departure from the fish market, Mildred retained a deep appreciation for the industry and its history. |
Unknown | Woods Hole, MA | Woods Hole Historical Museum |