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Interviewee | Interviewer | Date of Interview | Interviewer's Affiliation | Location of Interview | Description | Collection Name |
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Ku'ulei Rodgers | Zachary Mason | 12-29-2022 | NOAA Heritage Program, Coral Reef Conservation Program | Kaneohe, HI |
Ku‘ulei has been working at the Hawai’i Institute of Marine Biology’s Coral Reef Ecology Lab since 1992 under the direction of Drs. Paul Jokiel and Fenny Cox, as an HIMB faculty member since 2005 and as the Principal Investigator of the Coral Reef Ecology Lab since 2016. Over 100 articles have been published in peer-reviewed journals, published reports, and conference proceedings. She was in the top five most read PeerJ journal articles in 2017. |
Structure from Motion: Oral History of Reef Mapping in Hawaii |
Robert Nathan | Karen DeMaria | The Nature Conservancy, The Center for Marine Conservation | Arlington, VA |
Narrator Robert Nathan, of Arlington, Virginia was an economist and recreational fisher at the time of the interview. He has been fishing the Florida Keys since 1937. |
Changes in the Florida Keys Marine Ecosystem Based Upon Interviews with Experienced Residents | |
Peter Gladding | Karen DeMaria | The Nature Conservancy, The Center for Marine Conservation | Key West, FL |
Narrator Peter Gladding of Key West, Florida was a commercial fisherman at the time of the interview. |
Changes in the Florida Keys Marine Ecosystem Based Upon Interviews with Experienced Residents | |
Art Barton | Karen DeMaria | 04-01-1996 | The Nature Conservancy, The Center for Marine Conservation | Key West, FL |
Art Barton, long-time resident of Key West, Florida, a fishing guide with a deep-rooted history and connection to the area. His first visit to the region was around 1962 or 1963, and he became a regular visitor thereafter. In 1972, after retiring, he decided to make Key West his permanent home, initially living there only during the winter months. By 1978, he had transitioned to living in Key West year-round and has remained there ever since. Barton is deeply involved in the local fishing industry, both as a hobby and a profession. |
Changes in the Florida Keys Marine Ecosystem Based Upon Interviews with Experienced Residents |
Ben McDowell | Ahmauri Williams-Alford, Nompumelelo Hlophe | 03-23-2018 | UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant, Georgia Southern University | Brunswick, GA |
Ben McDowell, born in 1952, is a seasoned fisherman with over six decades of experience in the shrimping industry. His life and career have been deeply intertwined with the sea, following in the footsteps of his father who was also a fisherman for fifty years before Ben's birth. McDowell's career has spanned a period of significant change in the industry, witnessing a shift from the prosperous times of his youth to the more challenging present day. |
Fishing Traditions & Fishing Futures in Georgia |
Andy Dorr | Natalie Springuel, Ela Keegan | 05-15-2018 | College of the Atlantic, Maine Sea Grant, The Island Institute, National Working Waterfront Network | Grand Rapids, MI |
Andrew Dorr is a dedicated public servant hailing from Vinalhaven, Maine, a coastal town located in the mid-coast region of Maine and Penobscot Bay. As the town manager, Dorr's responsibilities are multifaceted and extensive, varying from town to town based on the resources and staffing available. His roles include serving as the treasurer, tax collector, road commissioner, planner, and financial manager for the community. Vinalhaven is a vibrant, year-round island community with a population of approximately twelve to thirteen hundred people. |
Collecting Stories at the National Working Waterfronts and Waterways Symposium 2018 |
Lloyd "Wimpy" Serigne | Barbara Hester, Stephanie Scull-DeArmey | 04-04-2012 | NOAA-NMFS, University of Southern Mississippi - Northern Gulf Institute | St. Bernard Parish, LA |
Lloyd “Wimpy” Serigne Lloyd Serigne is a retired fisherman from St. Bernard, Louisiana. He was born on March 3, 1940, to John Serigne (born on Delacroix Island, Louisiana, in 1893) and Emily Perez Serigne (born on Delacroix Island, Louisiana, about 1900). His father was a commercial fisherman. In his family of origin, Spanish was spoken, which Serigne remembers and speaks. Serigne began fishing as a child with his father, and he fished commercially on a part-time basis, in the Louisiana wetlands, throughout his life. |
Deepwater Horizon Oil Disaster Oral History |
Larry Ryan | Stephanie Scull-DeArmey | 03-17-2012 | NOAA-NMFS, University of Southern Mississippi - Northern Gulf Institute | Moss Point, MS |
Larry Ryan, a Pascagoula fisherman, discusses his career mullet-fishing, shrimping, oystering, and crabbing. |
Deepwater Horizon Oil Disaster Oral History |
Milton Zirlott | Barbara Hester | 12-01-2011 | NOAA-NMFS, University of Southern Mississippi - Northern Gulf Institute | Bayou LaBatre, AL |
Mr. Milton Zirlott is a retired commercial fisherman on the Gulf Coast. Zirlott was born on December 29, 1925, to Ellis Zirlott (born 1898 in Fowl River, Alabama) and Nittie Rhodes Zirlott (born around 1906 in Bayou LaBatre, Alabama). His father was a commercial shrimp fisherman and a boat-builder. His mother’s father was a net-maker. Zirlott went to school at Alba in Bayou LaBatre, Alabama. He had one brother, Robert Zirlott. |
Deepwater Horizon Oil Disaster Oral History |
McIlwain Rogers | Barbara Hester | 02-07-2012 | NOAA-NMFS, University of Southern Mississippi - Northern Gulf Institute | Moss Point, MS |
Mr. McIlwain Rogers is a commercial fisherman and restaurant owner on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Rogers was born September 19, 1946, in Escatawpa, Mississippi, to Mr. Mackie Rogers (born January 17, 1916, in Escatawpa, Mississippi) and Mrs. Lois Kelly Rogers (born in Claire, Mississippi). His father was the owner of a hardware store, a house builder, and a crabber. His father’s family from North Carolina were in the sawmill business. His mother was a welder at Ingalls Shipbuilders during World War II. Her family were farmers. On February 24, 1995, he married his wife Lawanda. |
Deepwater Horizon Oil Disaster Oral History |
Danner Curtis | Anthony Britt, Amy Dalrymple, Matt Burton, Ben Deckers | 03-23-2004 | NOAA/NMFS Local Fisheries Knowledge Pilot Project | Ellsworth, ME |
Danner Curtis is a lobsterman based in Blue Hill Bay, Maine. Curtis did not come from a fishing family and was able to start fishing after filling out a Maine state license. There are now permit programs in place, including a student program that allows students to fish 150 traps in the summer as long as they attend college. |
Ellsworth High School - Maine |
Brian Langley | Matt Homich, Rick Trombley, Zac Lutz, Candice Macbeth | 05-12-2004 | NOAA/NMFS Local Fisheries Knowledge Pilot Project | Ellsworth, ME |
Brian Langley is a a culinary arts teacher and local restauranteaur. Langley learned the restaurant business from his father and discovered his passion for cooking when he took a culinary program in high school. His seafood-centered restaurant, the Union River Lobster Pot in Ellsworth, Maine, is based on the lesson that you have to sell what people want to buy, not what you want to sell. Langley serves a variety of fish but the top sellers are salmon, halibut, scallops, shrimp, and clams. |
Ellsworth High School - Maine |
Bob Hessler | Cassie Cloak, Alisa Gibeault, Sarah Gauvin | 05-04-2004 | NOAA/NMFS Local Fisheries Knowledge Pilot Project | Ellsworth, ME |
Bob Hessler is the manager at Maine Shellfish Company, a shellfish wholesale company. His responsibilities are accounting, data processing, and purchaser of lobsters. |
Ellsworth High School - Maine |
Billy Grindle | Brittany Fellis, Eric Folmer, Cameron Dows | 04-28-2005 | NOAA/NMFS Local Fisheries Knowledge Pilot Project | Ellsworth, ME |
Billy Grindle, is a fisherman who used to fish for various types of fish from Eastport, Maine to California. He fished for scallops, lobsters, tilefish, butterfish, squid, mackerel, herring, porgies, giant Atlantic bluefin tuna, and oysters. Billy started fishing at the age of seventeen and continued until he was thirty. He owned a forty-foot boat but also worked on larger boats up to a hundred and ten feet. He kept his boat in various locations such as Northeast Harbor, Bass Harbor, Gloucester, Block Island, and Port Clyde. |
Ellsworth High School - Maine |
Anonymous | Brandon Lane, Anna Briggs | 05-27-2004 | NOAA/NMFS Local Fisheries Knowledge Pilot Project | Ellsworth, ME |
This is an interview with the alewife agent for the city of Ellsworth, Maine. Each year lobstermen come to buy alewives for bait for the lobster. He discusses the mechanics of the fish trap and moving the fish to their spawning grounds. He discusses the life cycle of the alewife and the importance to the lobster harvest. He discusses the sea birds that follow the fish and the competition that develops among them. |
Ellsworth High School - Maine |
Billy Haas | Shelby Pollack, Sheri Wilder | 05-31-2005 | NOAA/NMFS Local Fisheries Knowledge Pilot Project | Ellsworth, ME |
Billy Haas is a lobster fisherman, commercial urchin diver, and scallop diver. He has been involved in these activities for about fifteen years. His daily schedule varies throughout the year. He works for ten months and takes two months off, usually during May and June. During the slow period, he prepares for lobstering, which begins at the end of June. |
Ellsworth High School - Maine |
Fred Hersom | Kim Tupper, Kim Crane, Ben Rudolph | 05-10-2006 | NOAA/NMFS Local Fisheries Knowledge Pilot Project | Ellsworth Falls, ME |
Fred Hersom is a lobster fisherman who first went out fishing with his father when he was six years old. He discusses the weather, bait, number of traps, sale of lobsters, rules, and regulations, and a typical day in the life of a fisherman. He fishes out of Stonington, Maine, and usually sets out four to five hundred traps. |
Ellsworth High School - Maine |
David Sargent | Kristin Wing, Elizabeth Miller, Danielle Werner | 03-23-2005 | NOAA/NMFS Local Fisheries Knowledge Pilot Project | Ellsworth, ME |
David Sargent is a lobster fisherman, clam digger, and sea urchin and scallop diver. Sargent's boat is 22 feet long, and he has 275 traps. He has one additional person who helps with tasks like filling bait bags and cleaning traps. He primarily uses herring and hide as bait, which can be challenging to obtain at certain times of the year. |
Ellsworth High School - Maine |
Kevin Lynch | Pat Nabozny, Shawna Lunch, Janna Piazza | 03-17-2005 | NOAA/NMFS Local Fisheries Knowledge Pilot Project | Ellsworth, ME |
Kevin Lynch is a seasoned boat captain and fisherman with extensive experience in various types of fishing. He has been involved in the fishing industry for approximately fifteen years, primarily focusing on scallop fishing, dragging industry, tuna fishing, and elver fishing. Kevin's fishing ventures have taken him to different locations, including Maine and New Jersey. |
Ellsworth High School - Maine |
Herbert Hodgkins | Devin Pickard, Jonathan DeGiosafatto, Khem Millay, Senait Millay , Yohannes Millay | 03-03-2005 | NOAA/NMFS Local Fisheries Knowledge Pilot Project | Ellsworth, ME |
Herb Hodgkins is a renowned figure in the lobster industry, known for his expertise as a lobster fisherman, entrepreneur, and researcher. Born and raised in Hancock, Maine, Herb was exposed to the world of lobster fishing at a young age, accompanying his father on fishing trips. From being a curious helper to occasionally being a little nuisance, Herb developed a deep-rooted connection to the lobster industry. Although Herb didn't pursue lobster fishing as a full-time occupation, he remained closely involved in various other aspects of the industry. |
Ellsworth High School - Maine |
Jennifer Vose | Courtney Ray, Rachael Wing | 04-13-2005 | NOAA/NMFS Local Fisheries Knowledge Pilot Project | Ellsworth, ME |
Jennifer Vose is a naturalist and marine researcher working for the Marine Environmental Research Institute. Based in Blue Hill, Maine, she spends her summers as a naturalist on their boat trips, educating the general public about the local ecology and marine habitat. With a focus on teaching people about the intricacies of the ecosystem, Jennifer's work involves hauling up lobster traps, studying the species caught, and explaining their anatomy, life cycles, and ecological significance. Her aim is to raise awareness about the local environment and promote conservation efforts. |
Ellsworth High School - Maine |
Jane Langley | Chris Johnston, Felicia Hill, Jessica Carter, Steve Weisman | 04-14-2005 | NOAA/NMFS Local Fisheries Knowledge Pilot Project | Ellsworth, ME |
Jane Langley is the co-owner of Union River Lobster Pot, a seafood restaurant located in Ellsworth, Maine. Born in Michigan, Jane moved to Southwest Harbor at a young age and later settled in Ellsworth. With a background in the restaurant industry, Jane and her husband operated the Oak Point Lobster Pound for ten years before deciding to venture into something new. In 2005, they purchased a property on South Street and built the Union River Lobster Pot. |
Ellsworth High School - Maine |
Jamie Perry | Chris Archer, Emily Edgecomb, Amy Hodge, Brian Jordan | 03-24-2005 | NOAA/NMFS Local Fisheries Knowledge Pilot Project | Ellsworth, ME |
Jamie and Annie Perry are a husband and wife who reside in Ellsworth, Maine. Jamie has been a lobsterman for approximately fourteen to fifteen years. His decision to become a lobster fisherman was influenced by his family's long-standing tradition in the fishing industry. The couple has children, and Mrs. Perry has had to adjust to the seasonal nature of Jamie's work, as lobster fishing provides income for only about five to six months of the year. |
Ellsworth High School - Maine |
Heath and Lee Hudson | Amanda Close, Kellie Gonyea | 05-28-2004 | NOAA/NMFS Local Fisheries Knowledge Pilot Project | Ellsworth, ME |
Heath and Lee Hudson are mussel fishermen and entrepreneurs based in Maine. Heath Hudson owns a thirty-three-foot dragger named the Ms. Daisy, which was originally a lobster boat converted into a dragging vessel for mussel harvesting. The Hudsons operate the Frenchmen Bay Mussel Company, which was initially started by Heath's father. After his father retired, Heath purchased his boat and continued the family business. |
Ellsworth High School - Maine |
John Crossman | Tom Crossman, Aaron Burton, Donald Awalt | 03-24-2005 | NOAA/NMFS Local Fisheries Knowledge Pilot Project | Ellsworth, ME |
John Crossman has been a lobster fisherman for 23 years, starting in Frenchboro, an island off the coast. John learned fishing from his father. He currently fishes off Bass Harbor, Mount Desert Island, but keeps his fishing spots secret. |
Ellsworth High School - Maine |
Jim Stanley | Morgan MacKenzie, Hollie Stanley, Sally Stanley | 05-16-2004 | NOAA/NMFS Local Fisheries Knowledge Pilot Project | Ellsworth, ME |
Jim Stanley is a lobsterman based in Ellsworth, Maine. Born and raised in the area, Jim comes from a family with a strong fishing background. His stepfathers, brothers, and nephews are all involved in the fishing industry, making it a family tradition. Jim started fishing at the age of thirteen, accompanying his uncle and cousin on fishing trips out of Bartlett's Island. Over time, he developed a passion for lobstering and eventually acquired his own boat, a seventeen-foot vessel that he uses to haul traps. |
Ellsworth High School - Maine |
Alfred, Sal, and Salvador Blake Sunseri | Stephanie Scull-DeArmey, Linda VanZandt | 11-01-2011 | NOAA-NMFS, University of Southern Mississippi - Northern Gulf Institute | New Orleans, LA |
Mr. Alfred “Al” R. Sunseri was born on May 3, 1958, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Mr. Salvador Raymond Sunseri (born April 25, 1925, New Orleans) and Mrs. Bobbie Prest Sunseri (born September 10, 1931, Winnipeg, Canada). Raymond Sunseri worked as a certified public accountant in Beverly Hills, California, (1949 to 1950), and from 1952 to 1986, he was owner of P&J Oyster Company, Inc. Al Sunseri’s father’s family was of Sicilian descent, from Trabia, Sicily. His paternal grandmother was Olvira Federice Sunseri. His paternal grandfather, Alfred R. |
Deepwater Horizon Oil Disaster Oral History |
Leroy Duvall | Francis Lam | 08-22-2008 | Southern Foodways Alliance | Biloxi, MS |
When Leroy Duvall refers to himself as one of the younger people, it's despite his 64 years, but it's without a trace of irony. Part of it is that he is the President of the Fleur de Lis Society, a club half the size of what it once was because its membership is slowly passing from old age. And part of it is that, after 30 years of shrimping on the Gulf, his body still feels young. Eventually, the economic repercussions of endangered turtles forced him to retire from shrimping, and when Hurricane Katrina washed away his bakery, he retired from that, too. Mr. |
Ethnicity in the Seafood Industry on the Mississippi Gulf Coast |
Alfred Simmons | Kristy, Suzanne | 09-27-2003 | Friendship Museum , Friendship Village School | Friendship, ME |
Alfred "Buddy" Simmons, born on August 6, 1926, in the small coastal town of Friendship, was widely recognized in the community. He devoted his entire life to lobstering, a trade deeply intertwined with his family heritage. Buddy spent 65 years as a lobster fisherman and shared his insights in an interview shortly before his passing on February 9, 2004. He is survived by his wife Dorothy, five daughters, and 11 grandchildren, although his only son tragically died in a car accident during his teenage years. |
Finding Friendship Oral History Project |
Andrew Havener | Douglas | 11-03-2003 | Friendship Museum , Friendship Village School | Friendship, ME |
Andrew Havener is a lobsterman hailing from Friendship, where his family has resided for generations. Born on September 30, 1979, Andrew developed a connection to the sea and lobstering, influenced by his family's long-standing tradition in the trade. He embarked on his lobstering journey at a young age, accompanying his father and eventually obtaining his own skiff and traps by the age of 13. As the captain of his 34-foot fiberglass boat named the Christo Salva, Andrew navigates the waters off the coast of Friendship with expertise and dedication. |
Finding Friendship Oral History Project |
Bernard and Marie Wallace | Steven, Shawn | 09-28-2003 | Friendship Museum , Friendship Village School | Friendship, ME |
Bernard Wallace, from Friendship, Maine, was born on December 3, 1929. Bernard, along with his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, worked as lobstermen. Both of his sons have also followed in the same profession. Having retired now, Bernard dedicated 60 years of his life to being a lobsterman. Marie, Bernard's wife, was born on November 9, 1932, and moved from Gardiner, Maine, to Friendship. Marie has two sisters and previously worked at Hood's, although she primarily considered herself a housewife. |
Finding Friendship Oral History Project |
Albert Simmons | Alexiee | 09-28-2003 | Friendship Museum , Friendship Village School | Friendship, ME |
Albert Simmons was born on February 17, 1938, and his family has lived in Friendship, Maine for three generations. He and his wife, Peggy, have two children and four grandchildren. A lobsterman for 50 years, he has also served in the Navy and as Fire Chief of Friendship. His hobbies include building models of working boats, hunting, fishing, reading, and cooking. |
Finding Friendship Oral History Project |
Carl Simmons | John , Cameo | 10-20-2003 | Friendship Museum , Friendship Village School | Friendship, ME |
Carl Simmons, born on June 17, 1927, is the oldest working lobsterman in Friendship. Carl has been lobstering for 65 years, since the age of twelve, and like his father and grandfather before him. Carl left school at age to pursue lobstering as a full-time profession. In addition to lobstering, Carl has also worked as a skilled carpenter and nurtured a love for hunting as a hobby. Carl has three children and six grandchildren. |
Finding Friendship Oral History Project |
Caleb T. | Brandon | 09-18-2003 | Friendship Museum , Friendship Village School | Friendship, ME |
Caleb Thompson is a young lobsterman who has honed his lobstering skills for the past three years. Born in Friendship Village, Caleb comes from a long line of lobstermen, with his father, grandfather, and uncle all involved in the profession. At the age of nine and a half, Caleb began his lobstering journey and has since developed a passion for the trade. Despite his relatively short time in the industry, Caleb has already gained considerable knowledge and experience. |
Finding Friendship Oral History Project |
David Neubig | Randall | 11-15-2004 | Friendship Museum , Friendship Village School | Friendship, ME |
David Neubig, born on March 29, 1965, is a seasoned lobsterman from Friendship, Maine. Growing up in a family deeply rooted in the lobstering business, with five generations residing in the area, it was only natural for David to follow in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. At the age of 15, in 1981, he embarked on his lobstering journey, driven by his love for the ocean and the allure of being his own boss. Throughout his career, David has not limited himself to a single profession. |
Finding Friendship Oral History Project |
Clair Hebert Marceaux | Lauren Leonpacher | 10-13-2021 | Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act | Cameron, LA |
Clair Hebert Marceaux, born on September 9th, 1977, is a native of Cameron, Louisiana, a coastal village in Cameron Parish. She spent her early life in Cameron, before moving to Lafayette for 11 years to pursue her undergraduate and graduate studies and later work as a teacher. Marceaux holds an undergraduate degree in English from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and studied British literature in graduate school. She began her career as a teacher at the Episcopal School of Acadiana and later at St. Thomas More Catholic High School. |
I Hope: Visions for a Sustainable Future in Coastal Louisiana |
Charles Allen | Lauren Leonpacher | 06-22-2022 | Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act | New Orleans, LA |
Charles Allen, a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, has been a lifelong advocate for coastal restoration and protection. Born on July 21, 1973, Allen spent his early years in the Gentilly neighborhood known as Voscoville, behind Dillard University. He later lived in New Orleans East before his father moved the family to the Lower Ninth Ward in 1980, where his father still resides. Allen's advocacy work began in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina when he joined the groundswell of voices calling for the closure of the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet (MRGO). |
I Hope: Visions for a Sustainable Future in Coastal Louisiana |
Blaise Pezold | Lauren Leonpacher | 05-09-2022 | Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act | Chalmette, LA |
Blaise Daniel Pezold, born on February 15th, 1978, at East Jefferson Hospital in Metairie, Louisiana, is a passionate advocate for coastal restoration and protection in Louisiana. Although he moved away from Louisiana at a young age, he returned at the age of 18 and has lived there ever since. His early experiences with the wetlands, including fishing trips with his grandfather and working with his father, an ichthyologist, instilled in him a deep connection to the region. |
I Hope: Visions for a Sustainable Future in Coastal Louisiana |
Victoria Sagrera Bourque | Lauren Leonpacher | 10-28-2021 | Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act | Abbeville, LA |
Victoria Sagrera Bourque, born on December 31, 1990, in Lafayette, Louisiana, is a passionate advocate for coastal restoration in Louisiana. She grew up in Mouton Cove, a small area just south of Abbeville, Louisiana, and north of Intracoastal City, in a family with strong agricultural roots. Her childhood memories are filled with experiences on the farm, from following her grandfather around to testing the soil for salinity after storms. These experiences, coupled with her coastal upbringing, fueled her passion for coastal restoration. |
I Hope: Visions for a Sustainable Future in Coastal Louisiana |
Jacqueline Richard | Lauren Leonpacher | 10-18-2021 | Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act | Buras, LA |
Jacqueline Mary Richard, born on August 30, 1980, in Naperville, Illinois, is a prominent advocate for coastal restoration in Louisiana. She moved to New Orleans to pursue her graduate studies at the University of New Orleans, initially intending to become a vertebrate paleontologist. However, her academic journey took an unexpected turn when she took a class on coastal restoration with Denise Reed. This class inspired her to contribute to the cause of coastal restoration, leading her to volunteer and learn more about the coast. |
I Hope: Visions for a Sustainable Future in Coastal Louisiana |
Richie Blink | Lauren Leonpacher | 10-18-2021 | Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act | Buras, LA |
Richie Blink, born on August 31, 1986, in New Orleans, is a native of Louisiana with a deep-rooted connection to the state's wetlands and coastal ecosystems. He spent his childhood in Empire, Louisiana, a small fishing village located about 60 miles south of New Orleans. His father, a commercial fisherman, introduced him to the intricacies of the delta ecosystem through various fishing activities such as oystering, shrimping, and crab trapping. This early exposure to the wetlands fostered a profound understanding of the delta's systems and their importance to the local community. |
I Hope: Visions for a Sustainable Future in Coastal Louisiana |
Irvin Eugene “Gene” Stork | Stephanie Scull-DeArmey | 03-09-2012 | NOAA-NMFS, University of Southern Mississippi - Northern Gulf Institute | Pecan, MS |
Mr. Irvin Eugene Stork is a retired commercial fisherman. Stork was born on April 23, 1932, in Moss Point, Mississippi, to Mr. Henry W. Stork, a commercial fisherman, and Mrs. Hattie B. Clark Stork. At the time of this interview, Mr. Stork had retired from Dow Chemical Plant and from commercial fishing. He was graduated from high school, after making the All State Basketball team, and he became a captain in the Army during his military service. He enjoys gardening and fishing in his retirement. |
Deepwater Horizon Oil Disaster Oral History |
Thieu Tran | Linda VanZandt, Khanh Nguyen | 04-26-2011 | NOAA-NMFS, University of Southern Mississippi - Northern Gulf Institute | New Orleans, LA |
Thieu Tran is a Vietnamese-American tuna fisherman living in New Orleans. Tran was born, one of eleven children, in 1960 in Vung Tau, South Vietnam. His parents sent him to live in a seminary during the Vietnam War, returning home in 1974. Mr. Tran’s father was a fisherman and also joined the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnamese Army) providing security for their town. Mr. Tran’s mother helped sell the fish catch when it came in. Mr. |
Deepwater Horizon Oil Disaster Oral History |
Corky Hire | Francis Lam | 07-28-2008 | Southern Foodways Alliance | Biloxi, MS |
Corky Hire may have had an inauspicious beginning to his shrimping career, taking over for his ailing father, but now 70 years later, his memories of working the Gulf are almost all fond ones. His time on boats, through the 30's and 40's, was during a time when Biloxi's seafood industry was growing tremendously and ail schooners were being replaced by powered boats, and Croatian families were making the shift from immigrant laborers to cannery owners and professionals. |
Ethnicity in the Seafood Industry on the Mississippi Gulf Coast |
George Trojanovich | Francis Lam | 08-25-2008 | Southern Foodways Alliance | Biloxi, MS |
Georgo Trojanovich is, as he says, "The only real Croatian in Biloxi." But in a city as proud as this one is of its Croatian heritage, everyone here knows what he means: with the arrival of Croatian families tailing off by the second half of the 20th century, Georgo is one of the few - yes, perhaps only - Croatian-born immigrants in town. A distant relative of a local restaurateur, Georgo came as a teenager to escape Tito's Communist regime, working as a dishwasher at Mary Mahoney's restaurant. |
Ethnicity in the Seafood Industry on the Mississippi Gulf Coast |
Eliphalet Wharf | William Wakeham, Hugh M. Smith | 11-16-1893 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | Gloucester, MA |
Captain Eliphalet Wharf of Gloucester, MA was interviewed by William Wakeham and Hugh M. Smith of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery and commentary on the use of seining technology. |
Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Benjamin Payson | William Wakeham, Hugh M. Smith | 11-16-1893 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | Gloucester, MA |
This interview with Captain Benjamin Payson of Gloucester, MA took place on November 16, 1893. William Wakeham and Hugh M. Smith conducted the interview in an effort to gain information on the mackerel fishery. At the time of the interview, Payson had 40 years of experience and was captain of the vessel S.F. Macker out of Gloucester, MA. |
Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Charles H. Pew | William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun , Hugh M. Smith | 11-21-1893 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | Gloucester, MA |
Charles H. Pew of the firm John Pew & Sons in Gloucester, MA was interviewed by William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun and Hugh M. Smith of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains descriptions of gear types, technology and the mackerel fishery, |
Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Suzanne R. | Alexiee | 09-18-2003 | Friendship Museum , Friendship Village School | Friendship, ME |
Suzanne is a young lobster fisher from Friendship Village. Born into a family with a lobstering tradition, Suzanne has been actively involved in the industry from a young age. Her mother accompanies her on lobstering trips, which occur twice a week, specifically on Tuesdays and Saturdays during the late summer months of July and August. Suzanne holds a lobstering license, for which both her parents contributed to the cost of approximately $45.00. Her pot buoy stands out with its distinctive blue and green colors, making it easily identifiable among others. |
Finding Friendship Oral History Project |
Corbett Mullins | Nicole Musgrave | 06-24-2022 | Berea College Special Collections & Archives, Kentucky Oral History Commission | Mallie, KY |
Interview with Corbett Mullins |
Carr Creek Oral History Project |
David Tarr | William Wakeham, Hugh M. Smith | 11-18-1893 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | Gloucester, MA |
David Tarr, of James G. Tarr & Bro. in Gloucester, MA was interviewed by William Wakeham and Hugh M. Smith. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery. |
Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Ahmon Mallock | Unknown | 11-23-1893 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | Portland, ME |
This interview with Captain Ahmon Mallock of Portland, ME took place on November 23, 1893. Members of the Joint Fisheries Commission conducted the interview in an effort to gain information on the mackerel fishery. |
Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Winfield Lash | Shawn, Steven | 10-12-2003 | Friendship Museum , Friendship Village School | Friendship, ME |
Winfield Lash, commonly known as Winnie Lash, was born on July 5, 1918, and spent the majority of his life in Friendship, Maine. He and his wife Barbara have been married for 63 years and have seven children, 17 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. After working at the Camden Shipbuilding Company and Bath Ironworks, he worked at the W. S. Carter Boat Yard, which was owned by his uncle, Scott Carter. When his uncle died in 1946, he and Charles Sylvester bought the yard. Two years later, Sylvester sold his share to Winnie’s brother Douglas, and the yard became known as Lash Brothers. |
Finding Friendship Oral History Project |
William McKusic | Joshua | 10-03-2003 | Friendship Museum , Friendship Village School | Friendship, ME |
William McKusic, commonly known as Bill, was born on September 21, 1971, and relocated from Rockland to Friendship ten years ago. With a background in plumbing and carpentry, Bill has been actively involved in lobstering for the past two decades, primarily serving as a sternman. Alongside his lobstering profession, he is a father of three children. |
Finding Friendship Oral History Project |
Bill Kruse and Tom Santilena | Dewey Livingston, Jennifer Stock | 10-28-2010 | Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary | Inverness, CA |
Bill Kruse and Tom Santilena are two notable members of the Cordell Expeditions who participated in the historic dives on Cordell Bank in the early 1980s. Bill Kruse, born in Palo Alto, California, followed in his father's footsteps to become an electrical engineer, designing hardware for microwave testing. His involvement with Cordell Expeditions marked a significant transition in his career, shifting from hardware to computer work and computer mapping. His interests extended beyond diving to include underwater photography and exploration projects related to diving. |
Cordell Expeditions |
Lodge Compton | Michael Kline | 08-27-1997 | Talking Across the Lines | Grundy, VA |
Lodge Compton is a long-standing figure in the world of journalism in Grundy, Virginia. He has been the editor and publisher of the Virginia Mountaineer, a weekly newspaper, for over twenty-five years. Compton was born and raised in Buchanan County, specifically in the headwaters of Dismal River, where his father, a writer, photographer, and occasional politician, also resided. Despite his father's brief stint as the editor of the Virginia Mountaineer, Compton insists there was no direct connection between his father's role and his own eventual position at the newspaper. |
Grundy Virginia Flood Control Project |
Frank Foster | William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun , Hugh M. Smith | 11-15-1893 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | Gloucester, MA |
Captain Frank Foster of Gloucester, MA was interviewed by William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun and Hugh M. Smith of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery. |
Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
George M. McClain | William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun , Hugh M. Smith | 11-16-1893 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | Rockport, MA |
Interview with Captain George M. McClain of Rockport, MA by William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun and Hugh M. Smith of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery.
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Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
G.W. Nass | William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun | 05-30-1895 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | Lunenberg, Nova Scotia |
Interview with Captain G.W. Nass of Lunenburg, N.S. by William Wakeham and Richard Rathbun of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery. |
Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
George Churchill | William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun | 05-28-1895 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | Yarmouth, Nova Scotia |
Interview with George Churchill of Yarmouth, N.S. by William Wakeham and Richard Rathbun of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery. |
Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
H.M. Seelyr | William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun , Hugh M. Smith | 11-21-1893 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | Gloucester, MA |
Interview with Captain H.M. Seelyr of Gloucester, MA by William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun and Hugh M. Smith of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery. |
Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
George Dores | William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun | 05-30-1895 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | Lunenberg, Nova Scotia |
Interview with George Dores of Lunenburg, N.S. with William Wakeham and Richard Rathbun of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery. |
Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Bill Bryant | Pat Jacobson , Carrie Kline | 06-24-2015 | Talking Across the Lines, Berea College Special Collections & Archives | Unknown |
William Bryant, also known as Bill, was born on June 20, 1937, in a small crossroads town called Amlin, Ohio, near Plain City in the northwest part of greater Columbus. His father held various jobs, including milkman, railroader, and a captain in the Columbus police department's corrections division. His mother worked at Woolworths and raised six children, five boys and one girl, with William being the second boy. Despite dropping out of high school in his senior year, Bryant joined the Navy at seventeen and later earned a GED. |
Gas Rush |
Bob Bourguignon | Nancy Solomon | 05-31-1997 | Long Island Traditions | Flanders, NY |
Bob Bourguignon is a renowned figure in the world of Peconic Baymen, hailing from the region of Flanders in Long Island, New York. Born and raised in the area, Bob has dedicated his life to the art of shellfishing and has become a respected expert in his field. Bob's journey as a Peconic Bayman began at a young age, learning the ropes and techniques from his family members who were involved in the same profession. His uncle, in particular, played a significant role in shaping Bob's understanding and passion for shellfishing. |
Peconic Estuary Interviews |
Bob Holston and Cecelia Raycroft | Karen DeMaria | The Nature Conservancy, The Center for Marine Conservation | Key West, FL |
Bob Holston and Cecelia Raycroft are long-time residents of the Florida Keys, with a deep connection to the local marine environment. Bob Holston, a former Navy serviceman, has been diving since the early 1970s. After leaving the Navy in 1972, he opened a dive shop, which has been his primary occupation ever since. His experience in the Navy and subsequent years of diving have given him a wealth of knowledge about the local marine ecosystems and the challenges they face. Cecelia Raycroft, on the other hand, has lived in the Keys her entire life, which spans over forty-four years. |
Changes in the Florida Keys Marine Ecosystem Based Upon Interviews with Experienced Residents | |
J.N. Gardner | William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun | 05-27-1895 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | Yarmouth, Nova Scotia |
Interview with fisherman J.N. Gardner of Yarmouth, N.S. by William Wakeham and Richard Rathbun of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains information on Nova Scotia mackerel fishery. |
Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
John A. McKinnon | William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun , Hugh M. Smith | 11-22-1893 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | Gloucester, MA |
Interview with fisherman John A. McKinnon of Gloucester, MA by William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun and Hugh M. Smith of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery. |
Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
James Ellsworth | Richard Rathbun | 11-23-1893 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | Portland, ME |
Interview with fisherman James Ellsworth of Portland, Maine by Richard Rathbun of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains information on the mackerel fishery. |
Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
John C. Mills | William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun , Hugh M. Smith | 11-22-1893 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | East Gloucester, MA |
Interview with fisherman John C. Mills of Gloucester, MA by William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun and Hugh M. Smith of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery. |
Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Henry Weaver | William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun | 05-30-1895 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | Lunenberg, Nova Scotia |
Interview with fisherman Henry Weaver of Lunenburg, N.S. by William Wakeham and Richard Rathbun of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains information on N.S. mackerel fishery. |
Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Charles "Feller" Frazier | Nicole Musgrave | 02-06-2023 | Berea College Special Collections & Archives, Kentucky Oral History Commission | Knott County, KY |
Charles Feller Frazier, better known as Feller, is a native of Cody, Kentucky, born in New York City while his parents were working there. His family moved back to Kentucky, where they started their business, and Feller has lived there ever since. His father's family originally hailed from Letcher County, Kentucky, from a community called Hot Spot, while his mother's family was from Jackson County, Kentucky, near Annville. Feller's parents met in Vicco, Kentucky, and after working on the road for a while, they returned home to start their business. |
Carr Creek Oral History Project |
John E. Gorman | William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun , Hugh M. Smith | 11-20-1893 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | Gloucester, MA |
Interview with fisherman John E. Gorman of Gloucester, MA by William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun and Hugh M. Smith of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery. |
Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Billy Deans | Karen DeMaria | 04-01-1996 | The Nature Conservancy, The Center for Marine Conservation | Key West, FL |
Billy Deans, a long-time resident of the Florida Keys, has been living in the area since December 1968. He moved to the region when he was in the ninth grade. Deans has always been drawn to the water, a fascination that began when he first crossed the Seven Mile Bridge and was captivated by the clarity of the water. He initially lived on Stock Island from 1968 to 1980, after which he moved to Sugarloaf, where he has resided since. Deans is a University of Florida graduate with a degree in Chemistry. |
Changes in the Florida Keys Marine Ecosystem Based Upon Interviews with Experienced Residents |
Joseph Graham | William Wakeham, Hugh M. Smith | 11-17-1893 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | Gloucester, MA |
Interview with fisherman Joseph Graham of Gloucester, MA by William Wakeham and Hugh M. Smith of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery. |
Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
John F. Critchett | William Wakeham, Hugh M. Smith | 11-17-1893 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | Gloucester, MA |
Interview with fisherman John F. Critchett of Gloucester, MA by William Wakeham and Hugh M. Smith. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery. |
Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
John J. Pentacost | William Wakeham, Hugh M. Smith | 11-18-1893 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | East Gloucester, MA |
Interview with fisherman John J. Pentacost of Gloucester, MA by William Wakeham and Hugh M. Smith of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery. |
Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Joseph O'Brien | Unknown | 07-06-1893 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | St. John, New Brunswick |
Interview with Harbor Inspector and Fishery Overseer Joseph O'Brien of St. John, N.B. Interview contains descriptions of New Brunswick fisheries, St. John County, saw mill and tanning industry, factories, industrial pollution and salmon populations. |
Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
John F. Vanteir | William Wakeham, Hugh M. Smith | 11-18-1893 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | East Gloucester, MA |
Interview with fisherman John F. Vanteir of Gloucester, MA by William Wakeham and Hugh M. Smith of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery. |
Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Bill Gaffga | Nancy Solomon | 07-17-1997 | Long Island Traditions | Southold, NY |
Bill Gaffga, a native of the area, comes from a lineage of fishermen. Born into the fishing business, he spent nine years in the service before working for General Motors in Lockport for about six years. However, he found the prospect of spending twenty years in a job he didn't enjoy unbearable, leading him to return to his roots in fishing. Gaffga began working on the bay in 1975 and continues to do so, despite the challenges brought about by the brown water in 1985. His fishing activities are diverse, adapting to the season and the catch available. |
Peconic Estuary Interviews |
Levi N. McLean | William Wakeham, Hugh M. Smith | 11-17-1893 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | Gloucester, MA |
Interview with fisherman Levi N. McLean of Gloucester, MA by William Wakeham and Hugh M. Smith of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery. |
Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Norman J.B. Tooker | William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun | 05-28-1895 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | Yarmouth, Nova Scotia |
Interview with fisherman Norman J.B. Tooker of A.F. Stoneman & Co., Yarmouth, N.S. by William Wakeham and Richard Rathbun of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery. |
Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Russell D. Terry | William Wakeham, Hugh M. Smith | 11-18-1893 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | Gloucester, MA |
Interview with fisherman Russell D. Terry of Gloucester, MA by William Wakeham and Hugh M. Smith of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery. |
Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Nelson E. Cantillo | William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun , Hugh M. Smith | 11-20-1893 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | Gloucester, MA |
Interview with fisherman Nelson Cantillo of Gloucester, MA by William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun and Hugh M. Smith of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery. |
Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
M.J. Keating | Unknown | 07-11-1893 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | Port Mulgrave, Nova Scotia |
Interview with fisherman and dealer M.J. Keating of Port Mulgrave, N.S. near the Gut of Canso. Interview conducted by members of the U.S. Fish Commission. Contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery. |
Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
N. Orchard | Richard Rathbun | 11-23-1893 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | Boothbay, ME |
Interview with fisherman N. Orchard of Boothbay, Maine, by Richard Rathbun of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery. |
Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Vinal N. Edwards | William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun | 05-01-1893 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | Barnstable, MA |
The interviews contained in "Canada" are part of Volume I of the Joint Fisheries Commission's investigation in 1893 of the fisheries in New England and the Canadian maritime provinces. William Wakeham and R. Rathbun of the U.S. Fish Commission traveled along the coast to speak with fishermen, businessmen and mill owners between Cape Cod and New Brunswick. |
Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Sol Jacobs | William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun | 11-21-1893 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | Gloucester, MA |
Interview with Captains Sol Jacobs, John Chisholm and Joseph Smith of Gloucester, MA by William Wakeham and Richard Rathbun. Interview contains information on New England mackerel fishery. |
Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Chris Kellems | Ela Keegan, Kaitlyn Clark | 05-15-2018 | College of the Atlantic, Maine Sea Grant, The Island Institute, National Working Waterfront Network | Grand Rapids, MI |
Chris Kellems is a retired sustainable building advisor from Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. She is the owner of a company named Sustainable Building Concepts. Kellems has a deep understanding of the history and current issues of her hometown, particularly those related to the waterfront. She is well-versed in the historical significance of Sturgeon Bay as a harbor town with a working waterfront, which was once a hub for shipbuilding, yacht building, and agricultural product port. |
Collecting Stories at the National Working Waterfronts and Waterways Symposium 2018 |
W.G. Pool | Unknown | 11-15-1893 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | Gloucester, MA |
Interview with fisherman W.G. Pool of Gloucester, MA by members of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery. |
Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Blondel Handcock | Karen DeMaria | The Nature Conservancy, The Center for Marine Conservation | Key West, FL |
Blondel Handcock is a seasoned fisherman with a rich history in the industry. Handcock has spent a significant portion of his life in the fishing industry, with his career spanning from 1976 to 1978. His experiences have not only been confined to his birthplace, but he also had the opportunity to work in Europe. Handcock's expertise in the field is evident in his detailed knowledge of fishing practices and the industry's dynamics. He has a deep understanding of the value of certain fishing practices and the implications of not adhering to them. |
Changes in the Florida Keys Marine Ecosystem Based Upon Interviews with Experienced Residents | |
Solomon A. Rowe | William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun , Hugh M. Smith | 11-22-1893 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | Gloucester, MA |
Interview with fisherman Solomon A. Rowe of Gloucester, MA by William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun and Hugh M. Smith of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery. |
Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
W.L. Zwicker | William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun | 05-30-1895 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | Lunenberg, Nova Scotia |
Interview with fisherman W.L. Zwicker, an agent of the Fisheries Intelligence Bureau, Lunenburg, N.S. by William Wakeham and Richard Rathbun of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery. |
Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Thomas C. Parish | William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun , Hugh M. Smith | 11-21-1893 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | Gloucester, MA |
Interview with fisherman Thomas C. Parish of Gloucester, MA by William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun and Hugh M. Smith of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery. |
Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
Andrew Ross | Danielle Sayre , Erin Scooler | 03-23-2018 | UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant, Georgia Southern University | Brunswick, GA |
Andrew Ross is a seasoned commercial fisherman based in Georgia, with a rich family history in the fishing industry. His journey into fishing began at the age of five when his father would take him out on the boat, tying a rope around him to prevent him from falling overboard. Ross took over the family business at the age of twenty when his father retired. His family's involvement in the fishing industry extends beyond his immediate family, with his grandfather having been in the shipping business, entertaining captains of big boats and cooking for them. |
Fishing Traditions & Fishing Futures in Georgia |
Charles Mills | Karen DeMaria | The Nature Conservancy, The Center for Marine Conservation | Summerland Key, FL |
Charles Mills is a long-time resident of the Florida Keys, with a deep understanding of the local environment and the changes it has undergone over the years. His knowledge extends to the intricacies of the local water systems, including the impact of septic tanks and drain fields on the water quality. Mills is a strong advocate for responsible septic tank maintenance, arguing that regular cleaning can prevent system failures and potential contamination of the surrounding waterways. |
Changes in the Florida Keys Marine Ecosystem Based Upon Interviews with Experienced Residents | |
Bill Needelman | Corina Gribble , Kaitlyn Clark | 05-15-2018 | College of the Atlantic, Maine Sea Grant, The Island Institute, National Working Waterfront Network | Grand Rapids, MI |
Bill Needelman is a professional deeply rooted in the waterfront community of Portland, Maine. He serves as the Waterfront Coordinator for the city of Portland, working within the Department of Economic Development. His role involves policy and development related to the preservation of the working waterfront and the industries that rely on it. His constituents include property owners, their tenants, and the city itself, which owns significant port-related properties and the city's fish pier. |
Collecting Stories at the National Working Waterfronts and Waterways Symposium 2018 |
William J. Hudder | Unknown | 11-01-1893 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | Gloucester, MA |
Date above approximate. Interview with fisherman William Hudder of Gloucester, MA by members of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery. |
Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
William M. Hartly | William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun , Hugh M. Smith | 11-22-1893 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | Gloucester, MA |
Interview with fisherman William M. Hartly of Gloucester, MA by William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun and Hugh M. Smith of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery. |
Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |
William H. Greenleaf | William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun , Hugh M. Smith | 11-20-1893 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Archives II , New England Regional National Archives | Gloucester, MA |
Interview with fisherman William H. Greenleaf of Gloucester, MA by William Wakeham, Richard Rathbun and Hugh M. Smith of the U.S. Fish Commission. Interview contains descriptions of the mackerel fishery. |
Fishermen Interviews of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1893-1895 |