Oral history interview with Bill Stein.

Oral history interview with Bob Mohle. 

Brian Harrison was interviewed for the Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project. Born in 1927 in Port Talbot, South Wales, United Kingdom, Harrison began a seafaring career in 1943 as a cadet. The interview covers Harrison's experiences in the maritime industry, including his first voyage to the Port of Los Angeles in 1951. Harrison discusses his early impressions of the port, his career progression from a ship’s cadet to a qualified ship captain, and his eventual transition to life ashore in Los Angeles.

Candelario Gonzales was interviewed for the Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project. Candelario Gonzales, born on February 2, 1906, in Zacatecas, Mexico, immigrated to the United States with his family in 1920. His family settled in San Pedro, California, after initially arriving in Nogales, Arizona. The interview begins with Gonzales recounting his early life in Mexico and his family's reasons for immigrating to the United States. After his father passed away when Gonzales was three years old, his family faced economic hardships.

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. 

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.