Millville, NJ

Interviewee Collection Sort descending Description Interviewer Date of Interview Location of Interview Affiliation
Clyde Aaron Phillips New Jersey’s Delaware Bayshore

Clyde A Phillips tells of his life and family ownership of the oyster boat CLYDE A. PHILLIPS and Phillips Seafood Packing Company and its brand Phillips' Jersey Cape Fresh Salt Water Oysters. His memories as a child, working the boats in his father's oyster business and shucking house, his family and jobs he had. He locates many of the businesses in Port Norris and Bivalve.

Patricia A. Moore Millville, NJ Bayshore Center at Bivalve Delaware Bay Museum & Folklife Center
Lionel Hickman New Jersey’s Delaware Bayshore

Mr. Lionel Hickman shares his memories of growing up in Port Norris.  He tells stories about his education and work experiences.  He talks in detail about what was located where in Port Norris.  Lionel describes his jobs in the oyster industry as a shucker and skimmer, etc.  Both of his parents worked in Port Norris when he was a small boy.  His father worked the oyster boats, and his mother was a shucker until the early 50’s when the industry “petered” out.  His story was enhanced by the many photos which he lent to the Delaware Bay Museum.

Sally Van de Water Millville, NJ Bayshore Center at Bivalve Delaware Bay Museum & Folklife Center
Barry Ballard New Jersey’s Delaware Bayshore

Barry Ballard (b. 1945) is the retired Superintendent of Commercial Township (Port Norris, Haleyville, Mauricetown) Schools. He was educated in the Port Norris School and graduated from Millville High School and later earned degrees from Cheyney University and Rowan University. His father was from Virginia and his mother from Crisfield, Maryland. They came to Port Norris in 1928 following the oyster industry. Mr. Ballard discusses his childhood, education, desire to become a teacher and inspiration from Mrs.

Bill May Millville, NJ Bayshore Center at Bivalve Delaware Bay Museum & Folklife Center