Millville, NJ

Interviewee Collection 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

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 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
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