Carlos Rico was interviewed for the Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project. Born in 1927 in Wilmington, California, Rico provides a detailed account of his upbringing, education, and the early life of his parents, who migrated separately from New Mexico to California. Rico’s father worked as a welder in the shipbuilding industry, while his mother, a tenth-grade graduate, primarily took care of the home.

Carol Thomas Rugnetta was interviewed for the Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project. Born in 1941 in Los Angeles, Rugnetta grew up in San Pedro, attending local schools and Harbor College. The interview delves into Rugnetta’s childhood memories of San Pedro and her family’s involvement in the local business and fishing communities. Rugnetta discusses her family’s businesses, notably her aunt Zorka’s restaurant and grocery store on Terminal Island, where she worked during her teenage years.

Carroll Dee Brown was born in Henryetta, Oklahoma in 1927. In 1944, he moved to the port area of Los Angeles to work as a welder. He met his wife at a dance in Redondo and they were married for fifty-four years. After his initial three months at the port, Brown did not return to work there but continued working in construction and shipyards. 

Cecile Robin married into a family of fishermen. She explores some of the wives tales associated with fishing in south Louisiana.

Charles A. Carevich was born on December 11, 1923, in Tacoma, Washington. In 1930, his family relocated to San Pedro, California, due to the Great Depression and his father's occupation as a commercial fisherman. His parents, originally from the island of Brac, Dalmatia, emigrated to the United States in the early 20th century. Carevich's father, a fisherman, initially settled in Tacoma, where many of their relatives from Brac also migrated. Growing up during the Great Depression, Charles attended local schools and quickly adapted to his new environment.

Charles Oihe Hamasaki was interviewed for the Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project. Born on October 7, 1922, in Japan, Charles Hamasaki recounts his childhood on Terminal Island, California. He shares early memories of attending school and growing up on Terminal Island. He details his childhood activities, including playing games like "Kick the Can." Later, in his teenage years, he developed a passion for cars and spent time working in canneries and engaging in various entrepreneurial activities to earn money.

Charles F. Queenan was interviewed for the Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project. Born in Medford, Massachusetts, on October 27, 1924, Queenan is noted for his extensive work on the history of the Port of Los Angeles, including authoring a seminal book on the subject. The interview delves into various aspects of the history and development of the Port of Los Angeles, beginning with the early European exploration led by Juan Cabrillo in 1542.

Charles Wheeler was a prominent figure associated with the United States Bureau of Fisheries Laboratory. His extensive knowledge and contributions significantly impacted the field of fishery science. Over the years, the organization underwent several departmental changes, moving between the Department of Commerce, the Department of Interior, and finally returning to the Department of Commerce in 1970​​ . 

On July 31, 1993, Christopher Letts was about a broad spectrum of topics related to environmental conservation, sustainable fisheries, and local ecological issues. Letts discusses the challenges of maintaining sustainable fisheries, particularly regarding sturgeon and shad populations, while reflecting on differing perspectives among fishermen and regulatory authorities. He critiques practices such as fishing on spawning grounds and describes the pressures on species like paddlefish and striped bass.

On August 3, 2007, an unidentified interviewer conducted an oral history interview with Daniel Wollersheim in Neenah, Wisconsin, for the People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin’s Love Affair with an Ancient Fish project. Wollersheim, born in 1931 in Combined Locks, Wisconsin, spent most of his life in Neenah and worked as a maintenance mechanic for Kimberly-Clark. A lifelong fisherman, he developed a deep interest in sturgeon spearing during high school, influenced by his biology teacher and local fishing traditions.