On January 26, 2015, Nancy Solomon interviewed Bob Doxsee Jr. as part of the Long Island Traditions oral history project. He recounts his experiences and memories of Point Lookout, New York, particularly focusing on the mid-20th century. He describes the significant impact of nor'easters and hurricanes. Bob details the extensive efforts to combat coastal erosion, including the placement of rocks by the Town of Hempstead and the creation of a clam shell reef by his father, a project approved by the U.S. Army engineers.

On March 8, 1988, Nancy Solomon interviewed Bob Doxsee Jr. as part of the Long Island Traditions oral history project. Bob's family has a long history in the fishing industry on Long Island. Bob begins by recounting his childhood experiences living in a house on Meadow Island, which was only accessible by boat. He describes the unique features of the house, such as the kerosene stove and lamps, rain barrel, and artesian well.