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Interviewee Sort descending | Collection | Description | Interviewer | Date of Interview | Location of Interview | Affiliation |
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A.B. Coldwell | Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
A.B. Coldwell, Director of Customs in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, was a prominent figure in the coastal community during the late 19th century. Born into a maritime culture, Coldwell assumed the role of Director of Customs in Lunenburg, a position of significance in a town deeply tied to the sea. His tenure in this role allowed him to witness and oversee various aspects of the local fishing and shipping industries. |
William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun | Lunenberg, Nova Scotia | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | |
A.B. Crosby | Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Captain A. B. Crosby was a seasoned fisherman based in Yarmouth Bar, Yarmouth, N.S.. He was known for his extensive knowledge and experience in mackerel fishing, which typically began in mid-April and ended early in July. Crosby's fishing method involved the use of a net, which was set up in the middle of April and taken down in May. The first catch of Crosby's net varied from year to year, with the first pursing usually taking place in mid-May. |
William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun | Yarmouth Bar, Nova Scotia | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | |
Benjamin Payson | Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
This interview with Captain Benjamin Payson of Gloucester, MA took place on November 16, 1893. William Wakeham and Hugh M. Smith conducted the interview in an effort to gain information on the mackerel fishery. At the time of the interview, Payson had 40 years of experience and was captain of the vessel S.F. Macker out of Gloucester, MA. |
William Wakeham, Hugh M. Smith | Gloucester, MA | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | |
Charles H. Pew | Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Charles H. Pew of the firm John Pew & Sons in Gloucester, MA was interviewed by William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun and Hugh M. Smith of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains descriptions of gear types, technology and the mackerel fishery, |
William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun , Hugh M. Smith | Gloucester, MA | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | |
David Tarr | Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
David Tarr, of James G. Tarr & Bro. in Gloucester, MA was interviewed by William Wakeham and Hugh M. Smith. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery. |
William Wakeham, Hugh M. Smith | Gloucester, MA | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | |
Eliphalet Wharf | Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Captain Eliphalet Wharf of Gloucester, MA was interviewed by William Wakeham and Hugh M. Smith of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery and commentary on the use of seining technology. |
William Wakeham, Hugh M. Smith | Gloucester, MA | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | |
Frank Foster | Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Captain Frank Foster of Gloucester, MA was interviewed by William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun and Hugh M. Smith of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery. |
William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun , Hugh M. Smith | Gloucester, MA | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | |
G.W. Nass | Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Interview with Captain G.W. Nass of Lunenburg, N.S. by William Wakeham and Richard Rathbun of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery. |
William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun | Lunenberg, Nova Scotia | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | |
George Churchill | Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Interview with George Churchill of Yarmouth, N.S. by William Wakeham and Richard Rathbun of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery. |
William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun | Yarmouth, Nova Scotia | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | |
George Dores | Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Interview with George Dores of Lunenburg, N.S. with William Wakeham and Richard Rathbun of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery. |
William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun | Lunenberg, Nova Scotia | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives |