On August 1, 1992, Marguerite Holloway interviewed Albert Cutler at his home in Saugerties, New York. Cutler recounts his experiences as a fisherman on the Hudson River, detailing his sturgeon and shad fishing practices from the 1930s to the 1950s. He describes the fishing techniques, equipment, and challenges, including environmental changes and the impact of industrial pollution, such as PCB contamination. Cutler reflects on the economic and cultural significance of fishing, his role in the community, and the decline of the fishing industry in the region.

On July 18, 1992, Marguerite Holloway interviewed Alfred Lawless in Saugerties, New York, as part of a project for the Hudson River Maritime Museum. The interview covers Lawless's life as a fisherman on the Hudson River, focusing on shad fishing traditions, family involvement in the fishing industry, and his reflections on environmental changes and regulatory challenges. Lawless describes his decades-long experiences fishing alongside his father and later his son, highlighting generational knowledge and the evolving nature of fish populations, including shad, sturgeon, and stripers.