Barnstable, MA

Interviewee Collection Sort descending Description Interviewer Date of Interview Location of Interview Affiliation
Henry Lind Cape Cod River Herring Warden Oral History Project

Henry Lind began working for the Town of Eastham in Barnstable County in 1971 as a shellfish warden and conservation agent. Born in the mid-20th century, Lind's early life was shaped by a profound appreciation for the natural world, which led him to pursue a career in environmental management. After completing his education, with a focus on marine biology and environmental science, he joined the Town of Eastham's Natural Resources Department in 1971.

Abigail Franklin Archer Barnstable, MA Woods Hole Sea Grant, Barnstable County Cape Cod Cooperative Extension
Bob Bryson Cape Cod Shellfish Industry Interviews

In 2007, Bob Bryson was a seasoned shellfish grower with deep roots in the coastal community of Barnstable Harbor, Cape Cod. His life and work are inextricably linked to the ebb and flow of the tides that shape the shores and livelihoods of those who call this place home. Born into a family with a rich legacy in shellfishing, Bryson has spent decades nurturing the beds that yield clams, oysters, and other bivalves, ensuring that the tradition of shellfishing is not only preserved but also thrives for future generations.

Sandy MacFarlane Barnstable, MA Coastal Resource Specialists
Vinal N. Edwards Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895

The interviews contained in "Canada" are part of Volume I of the Joint Fisheries Commission's investigation in 1893 of the fisheries in New England and the Canadian maritime provinces. William Wakeham and R. Rathbun of the U.S. Fish Commission traveled along the coast to speak with fishermen, businessmen and mill owners between Cape Cod and New Brunswick.

William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun Barnstable, MA U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives
Mary Hinckley Crane Tales of Cape Cod

Born in 1914, Mrs. Crane talks about her ancestors coming to Situate and moving down to Barnstable in 1639.

William Steere Barnstable, MA The William Brewster Nickerson Cape Cod History Archives
Mary Mandell Tales of Cape Cod

Born in 1905, Mary recalls how she and her family traveled from Baltimore, Maryland to summer on Cape Cod each year.   She describes her experiences as a child living in Barnstable Village during the summers, rowing to Sandy Neck to buy lobsters, walking down Millway to Main Street and visiting the stationary store, garage and blacksmith shop, Phinney’s General Store and the hardware store.  She also describes the Cummaquid Golf Course, and the houses on Scudder Lane, where her family lived.  Mary tells a story her father told her about Leander Lewis who lived on Scudder Lane and who put dy

Susan Greene Barnstable, MA The William Brewster Nickerson Cape Cod History Archives