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| Interviewee Sort descending | Collection | Description | Interviewer | Date of Interview | Location of Interview | Affiliation |
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| Leonard Crosby | Dock Stories |
On March 1, 2025, Logan Collins and Lilah Henderson interviewed Captain Leonard Crosby at his home in Richmond Hill, Bryan County, Georgia, for the Dock Stories oral history project. Captain Leonard Crosby is a lifelong commercial fisherman and former dock manager who played a central role in establishing the Bryan County Fishermen’s Cooperative in the late 1970s. Raised in Georgia, Crosby spent thirteen years working for the railroad before transitioning to shrimping full-time. |
Logan Collins, Lilah Henderson | Richmond Hill, GA | Georgia Southern University, University of Georgia Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant | |
| Leonard W. Crosby | Fishing Traditions & Fishing Futures in Georgia |
Leonard Crosby, a native of Savannah, Georgia, has a rich history deeply intertwined with the local fishing industry. His formative years were spent engaging with the natural waterways of his hometown, where he developed a passion for catfishing and mullet jumping. This early exposure to aquatic life led him to pursue a career closely connected to the water. Initially, Crosby found employment with the railroad, a job that, while not directly related to fishing, kept him in proximity to the coastal environment he cherished. |
Jennifer Sweeney Tookes, Danielle Sayre | Richmond Hill, GA | UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant, Georgia Southern University |