Frank Herrara was interviewed for the Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project. Born on February 17, 1925, in Sonora, Mexico, Herrara moved to the Harbor area of Los Angeles after being discharged from the Army at Fort MacArthur in 1946. He joined his family, who had relocated to Wilmington, California, where his father worked at Todd Shipyard. In the interview. Herrara provides a detailed account of his life and experiences, beginning with his early years in Mexico and his family’s move to the United States.

In this interview, Fred Johanssen discusses his extensive experience in the fishing and boatyard industries, touching on topics such as the physical demands of fishing, the decline of the striped bass population due to PCBs, and his observations on the shad and sturgeon populations. He reflects on changes in environmental practices and river cleanup, recounts family and community histories, and shares personal anecdotes about the challenges and rewards of his work.

George Clark Sr. was interviewed about his lifelong experiences as a commercial fisherman on the Hudson River. Clark recounts his early introduction to fishing in 1928 alongside his father, emphasizing the practical knowledge and techniques required to catch sturgeon and other fish species. He describes the evolution of fishing methods and equipment, from linen nets soaked in mint seed oil to modern monofilament nets, and highlights challenges such as environmental conditions, competition among fishermen, and regulations.

George De La Torre Jr. was born in 1935 in Wilmington, California. His father, of Mexican heritage, migrated from Mexico in the early 1920s with his family, initially settling in Arizona before moving to California. His grandfather worked for a railroad company. George’s mother, of Japanese descent, came to the United States with her parents, who established a small grocery store in Wilmington. During World War II, George's family temporarily lived with relatives in Los Angeles to avoid being sent to internment camps.

George Durward Griffith was interviewed for the Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project. George Griffith was born on May 9, 1921, in Kansas City, Missouri. Due to severe allergies, his family moved to California, where he developed a deep love for the ocean and sailing. The interview begins with Griffith discussing his early years in Anaheim, California, where he grew up on an orange grove. He recalls his initial interest in the ocean, which began with building and using a small flat iron skiff, and later expanded into sailing.

George Love, Jr. was interviewed for the Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project. George Love was born on October 31, 1940, in Long Beach, California. Love’s father was a longshoreman, which influenced George's early exposure to the waterfront and his eventual career in the maritime industry. The interview provides an overview of George Love’s childhood experiences as an outsider in San Pedro and the challenges of assimilating into a tightly-knit community dominated by Yugoslav and Italian families.

Oral history interview with George Pasha.

Geraldine Knatz was interviewed for the Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project. Geraldine Knatz, born in 1951 in Paterson, New Jersey, served as the Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles. Her early interest in science, particularly in marine biology, was sparked during her college years at Rutgers University, where she began researching the New York Harbor. This initial exposure to harbor environments influenced her decision to pursue graduate studies at the University of Southern California (USC), focusing on the Los Angeles harbor for her dissertation.

Gloria Radmilovich was interviewed for the Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project. Radmilovich was born in 1938 in San Pedro, California, to a Yugoslavian father who worked as a fisherman and a mother from Sacramento. Her father was particularly known for his cooking, both at home and aboard fishing boats, where he worked as a cook. Radmilovich grew up in a close-knit community in San Pedro, where she enjoyed a vibrant childhood filled with family gatherings, music, and cultural events.

Greg Young is an impassioned fisherman drawn to fishing by "destiny." He comes from a restaurant background which he has continued through the establishment of Sandabs, a seafood restaurant in Scott's Valley, CA. Mr. Young emphasizes the importance of a strong fishermen-sanctuary relationship because, as he explains, he and other fishermen care about healthy fish populations as much as conservationists do. Mr.