Ron Reddick was interviewed for the Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project. Born in 1944 in Long Beach, California, Reddick grew up near the Port of Los Angeles, where his early exposure to the port influenced his eventual career as an engineer. After initially working for the City of Los Angeles in the Department of Public Works, Reddick became intrigued by the variety of engineering tasks required at the port and chose to transfer to the Port of Los Angeles, where he spent his career.

Ronald Rogers was interviewed for the Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project. Born in 1941 in Upland, California, Rogers provides an account of his life, beginning with his early years in Harbor City and his family's connection to the tuna fishing industry. The interview explores Rogers’ career trajectory, starting from his high school days when he worked as a deckhand for Catalina Island Boat Service. He shares vivid memories of the summer jobs, including the chaotic scenes during the Buccaneer Ball in Avalon.

Roy Coats was born on January 31, 1914, in Ladora, Iowa. He graduated high school in Des Moines, Iowa, where his family moved after his father's business failed during the Great Depression. Coats enlisted in the Navy in 1933 after a prolonged waiting period and trained in San Diego. He served on the USS Chester and the USS Houston, both heavy cruisers. After his naval service, he transitioned to a civilian career and began working at Cal Ship on Terminal Island in February 1941, where he worked in shipbuilding during World War II. 

Roy J. Cootes was born on December 3, 1932, at the old San Pedro Hospital in California. He spent his childhood in San Pedro, where his father worked as a shop superintendent for the Atlas-Imperial Diesel Engine Company, and his mother was a homemaker. Cootes attended local schools, graduating from San Pedro High School in 1950, and later obtained a certificate in internal combustion engine technology from Los Angeles Harbor College. In 1953, he pursued a brief career in professional baseball, signing with the San Francisco Seals.

Rudy Svorinich Jr. was interviewed for the Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project. Born in May 1960 in San Pedro, California, Svorinich's family immigrated from the Dalmatian coast of Croatia in the 1920s, and they became deeply connected to the fishing industry and the San Pedro community. His family's ties to San Pedro go back several generations, with both his grandfather and great-grandfather being charter members of the longshoreman union. Throughout the interview, Svorinich reflects on the rich history of San Pedro and the Port of Los Angeles.

Seymour Waterman was interviewed for the Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project. Waterman, born in 1922 in Kansas City, Missouri, moved to Los Angeles during the Great Depression when his father sought employment in San Pedro. Waterman describes his early childhood experiences in San Pedro, recalling how his father initially worked in a local scrap yard and later peddled fruits and vegetables to make a living. As a child, Waterman worked various jobs, including dishwashing and assisting his father with his peddling business.

Stancil G. Jones was interviewed for the Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project. Stancil Jones was born on August 3, 1926, in Los Angeles, California. His family frequently visited Terminal Island, fostering his early interest in the harbor and surrounding areas. The interview explores Jones' extensive career with the Los Angeles Fire Department, particularly his experiences working with fireboats in the harbor. He recounts his early fascination with the harbor area, which ultimately led him to a career in firefighting.

Stephanie Mardesich was interviewed for the Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project. Stephanie Mardesich, born in San Pedro, California, is a descendant of Croatian immigrants who settled in San Pedro in the early 20th century. Her grandfather, Joseph Michael Mardesich, Sr., was a pioneering figure in the California fishing industry, contributing significantly to the development of the French Sardine Company and later founding the Franco-Italian Packing Company.

Steven Cole was born in 1942in San Pedro, California. His m other, originally from Oakland, moved to San Pedro as a young child, while his father, a machinist from Amherst, Nova Scotia, arrived in San Pedro around 1918 or 1919. Cole's father worked at the Los Angeles Shipyard, which later became Todd Shipyard, before transitioning to the electrical business. Steven Cole grew up in San Pedro, assisting his father with the family electrical business, Cole's Battery, established in 1923.

Oral history interview with Tom Phillips.