Stockbridge, WI

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Interviewee Sort descending Collection Description Interviewer Date of Interview Location of Interview Affiliation
Bill Goeser People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish

On August 9, 2007, Bill and Dave Goeser were interviewed for the People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish project. Bill Goeser, 85 years old at the time of the interview, was born and raised in Stockbridge, Wisconsin. His family has a long history of involvement in sturgeon spearing, a tradition that has been passed down through generations. Bill Goeser begins by recounting how his grandfather, despite having only one arm, was able to spear sturgeon by holding the spear over the top and stabbing downward.

Unknown Stockbridge, WI University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, Oshkosh Public Museum
James Nadler People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish

James Nadler discusses lake sturgeon spearing construction with the interviewer. James also discusses his experiences sturgeon spearing and changes in spearing over time. Interviewer identity unknown.

Unknown Stockbridge, WI University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, Oshkosh Public Museum