Brian Harrison was interviewed for the Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project. Born in 1927 in Port Talbot, South Wales, United Kingdom, Harrison began a seafaring career in 1943 as a cadet. The interview covers Harrison's experiences in the maritime industry, including his first voyage to the Port of Los Angeles in 1951. Harrison discusses his early impressions of the port, his career progression from a ship’s cadet to a qualified ship captain, and his eventual transition to life ashore in Los Angeles.

Melody Hall was interviewed for the Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project. Melody Hall was born in 1966 in San Francisco, California, and became involved in longshore work in 1997. Prior to her work on the waterfront, Hall was a substitute teacher. The interview details Hall’s initial experiences and challenges in the longshore industry, particularly as a woman entering a predominantly male field. Hall describes her first day on the job, surrounded by massive equipment and unfamiliar tasks such as driving tractor-trailers and working with cranes.

Kenneth A. Young is a distinguished figure in the field of aerospace, particularly known for his contributions to NASA's spaceflight missions. Young earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 1962. His career at NASA began shortly thereafter, where he served in various capacities at the NASA Manned Spacecraft Center, which later became the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Initially, he worked as an Aerospace Technician in the Earth Rendezvous Section of the Mission Analysis Branch within the Flight Operations Division (FOD) in 1962.

Oral history interview with John Olguin. 

Dr. Edward J. Weiler, born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1949, is a distinguished astrophysicist and former NASA executive renowned for his significant contributions to space exploration and scientific discovery. A graduate of Northwestern University with a Ph.D. in astrophysics, Dr. Weiler's career began in 1978 when he joined NASA Headquarters as a staff scientist. Serving as the 10th director of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center from August 2, 2004, to September 30, 2011, Dr. Weiler played a pivotal role in advancing key initiatives during his tenure.

A. Thomas Young is a distinguished figure in the field of space exploration, with a career marked by significant contributions to NASA and the aerospace industry. His early fascination with space led him to work on pivotal projects such as the Lunar Orbiter and various Mars missions. Young's tenure at NASA during its formative years was characterized by a dynamic and hands-on approach, particularly during the Apollo program and the development of the Viking spacecraft.

Diane E. Wickland is a distinguished scientist with a specialization in botany, who has carved a notable career at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Over the years, Wickland has made significant contributions to the field of Earth science, particularly in the domain of remote sensing, leveraging her botanical expertise to enhance our understanding of Earth's ecosystems and their interactions with the atmosphere. Throughout her tenure at NASA, Wickland has been a pivotal figure in several high-profile missions and research initiatives.

Jeffrey Williams, an esteemed American astronaut, has garnered significant recognition for his extensive work on the International Space Station (ISS). His tenure in space is marked by a deep engagement with the complexities of the ISS, underscored by the pivotal role of international collaboration, particularly with Russian counterparts. Williams' experiences aboard the ISS are a testament to the diversity and cooperation that define the crew dynamics.

Tales of Cape Cod interview with Joshua Atkins Nickerson of East Harwich, October 25, 1977.

Notes: The Tales of Cape Cod Oral History Collection is housed at the William Brewster Nickerson Archives in the Wilkens Library at Cape Cod Community College in West Barnstable, Massachusetts. For more information about the collection, please contact the Nickerson Archives, http://www.nickersonarchives.org/.

Tales of Cape Cod interview with Joshua Atkins Nickerson of East Harwich, October 19, 1977.

Notes: The Tales of Cape Cod Oral History Collection is housed at the William Brewster Nickerson Archives in the Wilkens Library at Cape Cod Community College in West Barnstable, Massachusetts. For more information about the collection, please contact the Nickerson Archives, http://www.nickersonarchives.org/.

Oral history interview with Emilei Noceti. 

Interviewee discusses her experience as a female seafood processor worker, how she came to work in the industry, and how government regulations affect her life and her family.

This is one of a set of 15 oral histories with Portuguese immigrant fishermen who worked out of the port of New Bedford. The project was sponsored by a NOAA Preserve America grant. In this interview, Manuel Pedro Pereira talks extensively about his childhood his Portugal, his military service in Angola and his involvement with professional soccer prior to emigrating to the U.S. and becoming a fisherman.

This is one of a set of 15 oral histories with Portuguese immigrant fishermen who worked out of the port of New Bedford. The project was sponsored by a NOAA Preserve America grant. In this interview Mr. Moço talks about his life in Portugal, including fishing and cultural traditions. He also describes routines aboard Portuguese fishing boats in the U.S. and the role of the union in the strikes of the 1980's as well as the impact of regulations in the livelihoods of those involved in the fishing industry.

This is one of a set of 15 oral histories with Portuguese immigrant fishermen who worked out of the port of New Bedford. The project was sponsored by a NOAA Preserve America grant. Maria Santos tells the story of her husband António Santos while he lies nearby, unable to tell his own story due to Alzheimer's disease. At times, their sons Mario and Joe Santos add details. António was born in 1929 in the fishing village of Gala, near the city of Figueira da Foz.

Interviewee discusses her experience as a female seafood processor worker, how she came to work in the industry, and how government regulations affect her life and her family.

Interviewee discusses her experience as a female seafood processor worker, how she came to work in the industry, and how government regulations affect her life and her family.

Interviewee discusses her experience as a female seafood processor worker, how she came to work in the industry, and how government regulations affect her life and her family.

Interviewee discusses her experience as a female seafood processor worker, how she came to work in the industry, and how government regulations affect her life and her family.

On July 10, 2024, Molly Graham interviewed Juliana Blackwell for the NOAA Heritage Oral History project. Juliana P. Blackwell was the Director of NOAA's National Geodetic Survey (NGS), where she oversaw the financial, administrative, and programmatic performance of NGS, including the management of the National Spatial Reference System (NSRS). During her tenure, she held key leadership roles in geodetic surveying and positioning activities across the United States and served on several federal committees related to geodetic and hydrographic services.

Interviewee discusses her experience as a female seafood processor worker, how she came to work in the industry, and how government regulations affect her life and her family.

On September 18, 2020, Joanne Flanders interviewed Dr. Larry Mayer. The interview focuses on Dr. Mayer's background, including his family’s immigration history from Germany to escape Nazi persecution and their settlement in New York City. Mayer reflects on his upbringing in the Bronx during the 1950s and 60s, his early passion for oceanography, and the pivotal moments that guided his academic and professional pursuits.

Interviewee discusses her experience as a female seafood processor worker, how she came to work in the industry, and how government regulations affect her life and her family.

Interviewee discusses her experience as a female seafood processor worker, how she came to work in the industry, and how government regulations affect her life and her family.

Interview on August 28, 2006

On August 1, 2007, Jeffrey S. Gaffney interviewed Dr. F. Sherwood Rowland, Donald Bren Research Professor of Chemistry at the University of California, Irvine, and 1995 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, in Rowland’s office at UC Irvine for the American Meteorological Society’s Tape Recorded Interview Project. Rowland discusses his early life in Delaware, Ohio, his accelerated education, and his family background, including his father’s career as a mathematics professor. He recounts his experiences as a student-athlete and his military service in the Navy during World War II.

On December 14, 1991, Gordon D. Cartwright interviewed Morton J. Rubin for the American Meteorological Society's Tape Recorded Interview Project at Rubin’s home in Bethesda, Maryland. The interview explores Rubin’s extensive career in meteorology, beginning with his early life in Philadelphia, his education at Penn State, and his entry into the field through a civil service examination. Rubin recounts his experiences working for the Weather Bureau, including his tenure as a minor observer in Philadelphia and later assignments at Kylertown, Pennsylvania.

On August 18, 1988, Earl Droessler interviewed William W. Kellogg at his home in Boulder, Colorado, as part of a broader investigation into the American Meteorological Society (AMS) and its activities, particularly during Kellogg's presidency. Kellogg reflects on his pivotal role in advancing atmospheric sciences and fostering collaboration between the AMS and other scientific organizations. He discusses his leadership within AMS, including his work bridging relationships with the American Geophysical Union (AGU) and promoting multidisciplinary approaches to climate research.

On January 14, 2004, Kristine C. Harper interviewed Frederick Sanders for an oral history project. Sanders, born in Detroit, Michigan, on May 17, 1923, shares his extensive career in meteorology. He discusses his academic journey, starting with a strong interest in mathematics, and his decision to pursue meteorology through a U.S. Army Air Corps training program during World War II. Sanders recounts his experiences at MIT, where he advanced in meteorology and contributed to the development of forecasting techniques, including his collaboration with Ed Kessler.

On May 8-9, 1993, Earl Droessler interviewed Vincent Schaefer, a prominent meteorologist, at his home in Schenectady, New York. The interview explores Schaefer’s background in meteorology, including his work with cloud seeding and his contributions to atmospheric sciences. Schaefer discusses his early career, which was shaped by influential mentors like Dr. Langmuir, and his involvement in the American Meteorological Society.

On September 6, 1989, Margaret LeMone interviewed Joanne Simpson for the American Meteorological Society’s interview project. Simpson, a pioneering meteorologist, discusses her early interest in science, particularly mathematics, and her academic journey, which began at the University of Chicago. She reflects on her experiences in World War II-era meteorology training and her shift toward a career in meteorology, particularly focusing on tropical convection and cumulus clouds.

On September 5, 1997, Dale Kellogg interviewed Dr. Susan Solomon, an atmospheric chemist and senior scientist at NOAA, for the American Meteorological Society's oral history project. Solomon discusses her childhood in Chicago, where she developed an early interest in science, particularly through nature and television programs like Jacques Cousteau’s, which inspired her to pursue marine biology. She later shifted her focus to chemistry, finding it more quantifiable and elegant, eventually leading to her specialization in atmospheric chemistry.

On September 30, 2020, Joanne Flanders interviewed Dr. Shirley Pomponi for the Ocean Exploration and Research Collection. Dr. Pomponi discusses her extensive career in ocean exploration, natural product discovery, and her work with human-occupied vehicles. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, in 1949, and raised in Penns Grove, New Jersey, Dr. Pomponi shares insights into her Italian-American heritage and early influences, including her parents' experiences during World War II and her mother's work as a nurse for migrant worker children.

On June 27-28, 1994, Earl Droessler interviewed Dr. George D. Robinson at his home in West Hartford, Connecticut, for the American Meteorological Society’s Tape Recorded Interview Project. Dr. Robinson recounts his academic background, beginning with his Ph.D. in physics from Leeds University at age 22, and his early work on atmospheric pollution and chemical reactions, including pioneering experiments with smog.

On September 9, 2020, Joanne Flanders interviewed Vice Admiral Paul G. Gaffney II (USN, Ret.) via Zoom for a retrospective oral history. Gaffney reflects on his early life in Attleboro, Massachusetts, his family's Irish-American and German heritage, and his formative experiences, including his interest in oceanography sparked by summers on Martha’s Vineyard.

On September 25, 2004 Millie Rahn interviewed Woody Bowers, who was joined by his daughter and son-in-law, Sue & Rodney Murray, as part of the Working Waterfront Festival Documentation Project. Woody discusses his life as a commercial fisherman in New Bedford, Massachusetts, and his experiences in the Merchant Marines during World War II. Sue Murray, Woody’s daughter, shares what it was like growing up with a father who was often out at sea. Rodey Murray, Sue’s husband, serves as a captain of a scallop boat.

On September 22, 1990, Julius London interviewed Jerome Spar in Glen Rock, New Jersey. Spar, who entered meteorology in 1940 after earning a physics degree from City College of New York, discusses his long career in the field, starting with his graduate studies in meteorology at New York University (NYU) under Athelstan Spilhaus. Spar recounts his service in the Army Air Corps Weather Service during World War II, including assignments in Presque Isle, Maine, and Goose Bay, Labrador. After the war, Spar returned to NYU as an instructor, later earning his Master's and Ph.D.

On April 21, 2020, Tanner Kern interviewed Hans Laufer in Essex, Connecticut, for the Maritime Studies Capstone Seminar Oral History Project. Laufer recounts his early life in Germany, including his family’s forced emigration following Kristallnacht in 1938. He describes the challenges of adjusting to life in New York, his education at Stuyvesant High School, and the development of his interest in biology and aquaculture.

On August 22, 2006, Joe Tribbia interviewed Melvyn Shapiro at NCAR in Boulder, Colorado. In this interview, Shapiro reflects on his early life, including his childhood in New York and his family’s move to Sarasota, Florida, where he encountered cultural differences. He shares his experience in high school and his initial lack of interest in academics, despite his eventual development of an interest in meteorology.

On September 23, 2007, Julie Olson interviewed Betsy Pye as part of the Working Waterfront Festival Community Documentation Project. Betsy shares personal anecdotes from her childhood in New Bedford and her perceptions of the waterfront as an outsider. She describes meeting her husband when she was 19, and chronicles his family’s history, his work as a boat engineer, and her involvement with the local fishing community after their marriage. Deb Schrader, and her involvement in advocating for the fishing industry, served as a role model for Betsy.

On September 27, 2008, Janice Gadaire Fleuriel interviewed Alan Cass as part of the Working Waterfront Festival Community Documentation Project.

On September 26, 2009, Lynne Williamson interviewed Barbara McCarthy as part of the Working Waterfront Festival Documentation Project. Retired boat owner, business woman, mother and fisherman's wife, Barbara McCarthy, shares her knowledge and experiences from throughout her lifetime in the commercial fishing industry.

On September 25, 2010, Madeleine Hall-Arber interviewed Bernice Calnan as part of the Working Waterfront Festival Community Documentation Project.  Bernice was born into a fishing family, her father immigrating to the US from Newfoundland. She retells stories she grew up hearing about her father’s youth and work as a boat cook, providing a good sense of the New Bedford fishing community of the 1960s.

On September 23, 2007, Millie Rahn interviewed Barbara Merry as part of the Working Waterfront Festival Documentation Project. Barbara describes her childhood, noting that she’d been surrounded by boats her whole life. Her father owned a wholesale/retail marine company, and she grew up on a wooden cruising boat. She gravitated toward tying knots and starting selling her macramé to make a little extra money. Once macramé went out of fashion, she tried several other crafts before finding Ahsley’s Book of Knots and began knotting.

On March 20, April 20, and May 14, 1994, Gisela Kutzbach and colleagues interviewed Verner Suomi, a prominent meteorologist and researcher, about his career and contributions to weather science, particularly satellite-based observations. Suomi reflects on his early life in Minnesota, his academic journey, and his initial work on weather-related research. He discusses his pivotal role in the development of satellite weather observation, focusing on the creation and advancements of the ATS-1 and ATS-3 satellites, which provided essential data for weather forecasting.

On November 9, 2006 Millie Rahn interviewed Arne Ole Andersen as part of the Working Waterfront Festival Documentation Project. Arne shares memories from his childhood growing up in a fishing and farming village in Denmark. He began his maritime career at fourteen, working on Baltic traders and later on larger ships, including Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish vessels. He sailed on American ships during the Korean War and settled in New Bedford, where he fished primarily out of the port.

On September 23, 2005, Millie Rahn interviewed Bob Mitchell as part of the Working Waterfront Festival Community Documentation Project. Bob was born and raised in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, into a family of Fairhaven natives. He shares pieces of his family’s history, his father’s founding of R.A. Mitchell Company in 1954, and his pursuit of further education in England at the Lister Engine Factory School. Returning to the United States in 1962, Bob resumed his role in the family business.

On August 27, 2004, Robert Henson interviewed Harry Volkman for the American Meteorological Society Oral History Project. Volkman reflects on his pioneering career as a television meteorologist, starting in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1949, and recounts his role in shaping the early days of broadcast weather reporting. He discusses his innovative use of synoptic weather information and Morse Code skills, honed during his time in the U.S. Army, to produce accurate forecasts.

On May 29, 2001, Earl Droessler interviewed Dr. Eugene Bierly for the American Meteorological Society and the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research Oral History Project. Dr. Bierly, a long-time atmospheric scientist, discusses his career path and contributions to meteorological research, focusing on his tenure at the National Science Foundation (NSF). He describes how he transitioned from the Atomic Energy Commission to NSF in 1966, motivated by his interest in supporting scientific research rather than conducting it directly.

Dr. Gordon Cartwright interviewed Dr. Carl Christian (C.C.) Wallen at the headquarters of the World Meteorological Organization in Geneva, Switzerland. The interview highlights Dr. Wallen's extensive career in meteorology and climatology, tracing his early influences and education, his work at the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute, and his collaborations with international organizations such as UNESCO, UNEP, and WMO. Dr.

On June 24, 1992, Earl Droessler interviewed Charles E. Anderson for the American Meteorological Society’s Recorded Interview Project. Charles E. Anderson begins by recalling his entry into the Army Air Corps at the University of Chicago and his work there under Byers, Wolf, Rossby, Reed, and Starr. He then covers the Black Army Air Corps group based at Tuskegee and his service as a squadron weather officer.

On September 30, 1987, Robert Serafin interviewed David Atlas for the American Meteorological Society’s Oral History Project. Dr. David Atlas recounts his early aspirations to science; the graduate education he received at the City College of New York, the New York University Air Force MeteorologyProgram, Harvard, and MIT; and his preliminary involvement in meteorology during World War II, including his contributions to radar technology while assigned to the All-Weather Flying Division (AWFD) at Wright Field, Ohio.

On January 26, 1994, Earl Droessler interviewed Dr. Fred White at the Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee, for the American Meteorological Society and University Corporation for Atmospheric Research oral history series. This collaborative interview captures White and Droessler reflecting on their decades-long careers in atmospheric sciences, particularly their roles in establishing the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR).

On September 25, 1984, Robert Livingston interviewed Harry Edward Handy, commonly known as "Buck," for the Fishing and Fisheries Oral History Collection. Born in 1911 in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, Handy grew up in a family deeply rooted in the local fishing community, with his father working for the Bureau of Fisheries. Handy himself had a long and varied career in the fishing industry, beginning in the 1930s and continuing through the 1940s and 1950s.  Buck's first experiences with commercial fishing began in 1942 with a trip on Kenneth Shepherd's boat Betsy C.

Julian Jimenez was interviewed for the Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project in Los Angeles, California. Julian Jimenez was born in Los Angeles on December 8, 1939, and grew up in the East Los Angeles area, specifically in Lincoln Heights. His parents migrated from Oklahoma during the Great Depression. Julian graduated from Cathedral High School in 1959 and initially worked various jobs, including shoe sales, before eventually joining the City of Los Angeles' Department of Recreation and Parks.

On May 11, 2006, Bill Casper interviewed Willard Jenkins for the People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish project. They discuss Willard's first time fishing in the late 1940s, some of the more memorable people he's known, and methods of rescuing people from mishaps on the ice. Jenkins recounts various incidents that illustrate the dangers and unpredictability of sturgeon fishing, including tales of vehicles breaking through the ice and the challenges of safely navigating the frozen lake.

Joe Itson was interviewed for the Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project. Born in Cedar City, Utah, in 1928, Joe Itson moved to Long Beach, California, at just two months old. His early years were spent around the San Pedro harbor, where sold newspapers and shined shoes on the Navy ships during the 1930s. He describes how he pestered his parents to allow him to go to sea, eventually joining the Merchant Marine during World War II.

Stancil G. Jones was interviewed for the Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project. Stancil Jones was born on August 3, 1926, in Los Angeles, California. His family frequently visited Terminal Island, fostering his early interest in the harbor and surrounding areas. The interview explores Jones' extensive career with the Los Angeles Fire Department, particularly his experiences working with fireboats in the harbor. He recounts his early fascination with the harbor area, which ultimately led him to a career in firefighting.

On November 10, 2007, Richard Braasch interviewed Clarence Hopp for the People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish project. Clarence Hopp, born on January 23, 1951, in Berlin, Wisconsin, grew up as the only child in a farming family. His father also worked at a foundry during the last ten years before retirement. Clarence followed in his father’s footsteps and worked at the same foundry.

On May 29, 2007, Dick Koerner interviewed John Jurgenson for the People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish oral history project. Born on June 27, 1930, in Neenah, Wisconsin, Jurgenson grew up in a family involved in sturgeon spearing, a tradition passed down by his father. Jurgenson discusses the evolution of regulations, noting that while fishermen were once allowed to spear up to five sturgeons, current regulations limit them to one.

On April 28, 2020, Christopher Rice interviewed Zachary Howe for the Maritime Studies Capstone Seminar Oral History Project. Howe, a resident of Ledyard, Connecticut, was born in 1988 and grew up in Frankfort, Indiana. His military career brought him to Connecticut, where he has lived for the past fourteen years following his enlistment in the U.S. Navy. The interview provides an overview of Howe's family background, military career, and personal experiences. Howe discusses his upbringing, mentioning that he was primarily raised by his mother, aunts, and grandmother.

On June 5, 2007, Dick Koerner interviewed Bob and Darlene Homan about Darlene's record sturgeon and other spearing stories. Darlene Homan, born on October 20, 1931, in Marshfield, Wisconsin, holds the record as the top female sturgeon spearer on Lake Winnebago. Bob Homan, born on April 16, 1930, in Menasha, Wisconsin, has been a long-time participant in the sport. Darlene became involved in sturgeon spearing through her husband's influence and her participation in local organizations like Payne's Point Hook & Spear Fishing Club and Sturgeon for Tomorrow.

On May 5, 2007, Dick Koerner interviewed Carl Jersild for the People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish oral history project. Jersild, a resident of Neenah, Wisconsin, with roots in Colorado, has spent most of his life around Lake Winnebago, where he developed a passion for sturgeon spearing, a sport he took up approximately twenty years prior to the interview. The interview begins with Jersild discussing his early life, including his move from Colorado to Wisconsin due to his father’s military service during World War II.

Joe Marino was interviewed for the Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project. Joe Marino was born in Rockford, Illinois, in 1927.  In 1941, invited by his childhood friend Mr. LaPenta, Joe’s father decided to move to San Pedro. Joe Marino immediately began working in San Pedro as a newspaper boy, where he sold newspapers on the corner of Sixth and Beacon Street. After high school, he enlisted in the Navy. He worked as a Fisherman for a few years after his military service. Joe decided to go to college and major in education.

Stephanie Mardesich was interviewed for the Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project. Stephanie Mardesich, born in San Pedro, California, is a descendant of Croatian immigrants who settled in San Pedro in the early 20th century. Her grandfather, Joseph Michael Mardesich, Sr., was a pioneering figure in the California fishing industry, contributing significantly to the development of the French Sardine Company and later founding the Franco-Italian Packing Company.

Matthew Matich was interviewed for the Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project. Matthew Matich was born in 1932 in San Pedro, California. His father, who emigrated from Croatia and eventually settled in San Pedro in 1920, played a significant role in the area's early development of the fishing industry. The interview highlights Matich's recollections of his father's work as a fisherman and his involvement with the local canneries, particularly the French Sardine Company, which later became StarKist.

Lee Mardesich was interviewed for the Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project. Born in 1925 in Los Angeles, California, Lee Mardesich shares her family's deep roots in San Pedro, particularly focusing on her father's journey from Lithuania to becoming a prominent barber in the area. Mardesich describes her experiences growing up in the Larambla District, attending local schools, and the multicultural composition of the neighborhood.

Oral history interview with Dennis McCarbery.   

Jim McKearn is an elderly semi-retired fisherman who hails from East Hampton, New York. With a fishing career spanning over several decades, Jim has witnessed firsthand the environmental challenges faced by the fishing industry. Born before World War Two, he has seen the effects of industrial pollution, garbage, and runoff on the local waters. Jim has primarily worked in the areas of Gardeners Bay, East Hampton Bay, and Montauk Point, which are located between the north and south of Gardeners Bay.

Dr. Berrien Moore III is a distinguished figure in the field of Earth system science, with a career marked by significant contributions to the understanding of our planet's complex systems. His journey into Earth system science began with his early involvement in the Earth Observing System, a program pivotal in advancing global environmental monitoring. Dr. Moore's experiences at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, a leading center for oceanographic research, further solidified his expertise in the field.

Alphonso V. Diaz is a notable figure in the history of NASA, having served in various leadership roles throughout his career. Diaz first joined NASA as a cooperative education student at Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. He chose to join NASA to help finance his education at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Diaz's career at NASA was marked by significant contributions and leadership roles. He was part of a team that conducted an assessment of the NASA Agency-wide Applicability of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board Report in 2004.

General James A. Abrahamson is a retired United States Air Force general who served as a fighter pilot and a test pilot. His background is in technical program management, with his first program in the U.S. Air Force being the Spacecraft Project Officer on the Vela Nuclear Detection Satellite Program, a satellite built by TRW Inc. intended to detect any nation that was cheating in space on the Space Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. Abrahamson also served as the program manager for the F-16 development program, which was a great success.

Edward C. "Pete" Aldridge, Jr. is a prominent figure in the field of aerospace, with a career spanning over 40 years in both the public sector and private industry. His interest in aviation and mechanical things began at a young age, around six years old, when he loved to build model airplanes. His father, a licensed pilot, further influenced his interest in aviation. In 1992, Aldridge was offered a job to become the president and CEO of the Aerospace Corporation, a company involved with space systems engineering for the Air Force and NASA.

Michael Luther is a prominent figure in the field of Earth System Science, with a rich history of involvement in NASA's space program. As the Deputy Associate Administrator for Programs in the NASA Science Mission Directorate, Luther has played a pivotal role in advancing our understanding of Earth's complex systems through his work on various satellite missions. His early contributions to the Earth Radiation Budget Experiment and the Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite have been instrumental in shaping the field.

Dr. Mark R. Abbott is a distinguished scholar and administrator in the field of Earth System Science. He began his academic journey at the University of California, Berkeley, where he combined his interest in the environment with his abilities in math, leading him to the field of ecological modeling. He continued his studies at the University of California, Davis, where he worked with Tom Powell, a high-energy physicist studying Lake Tahoe. After completing his PhD, Dr.

Rick Tubridy is a seasoned professional whose extensive career spanned over three decades at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. His expertise lies in the process of solid rocket booster (SRB) recovery and refurbishment, a critical component of the space program's reusable launch system. As a diver and corrosive engineer, Tubridy played a pivotal role in the development of innovative solutions to the challenges posed by the marine environment on space hardware.

Jack Mullen is a seasoned professional in the aerospace industry, specializing in the retrieval of Solid Rocket Boosters (SRBs) from the ocean following space shuttle launches. His role as a retrieval manager is pivotal to the post-mission phase, where precision and expertise are paramount. Mullen's career is distinguished by his adept coordination of complex recovery operations, which involve securing the boosters and their parachutes once they have splashed down.

On September 25, 2010, Mark Starr interviewed Antonio Perreira for the Working Waterfront Festival Community Documentation Project.  Antonio Perreira also known as "Tony the Plumber," has worked as a full-time pipe fitter on the waterfront since 1976.  Antonio discusses his childhood in Portugal before he immigrated to New Bedford at the age of 13.  He chronicles how he started learning plumbing, and eventually started working on fishing vessels.

On February 25, 1988, Richard Rotunno interviewed Dr. Tetsuya “Ted” Fujita for the American Meteorological Society’s Recorded Interview Project. Dr. Fujita, a prominent meteorologist known for his pioneering work on severe weather phenomena, reflects on his early life, educational background, and career in meteorology. Born in Japan in 1920 to a family of educators, Fujita initially studied mechanical engineering and later pursued meteorology due to its minimal resource requirements.

On July 25, 2003, Kristine C. Harper interviewed Dr. Elbert W. “Joe” Friday, Jr. at the American Meteorological Society in Washington, D.C. Dr. Friday recounts his childhood in DeQueen, Arkansas, and his family’s frequent relocations due to his father's military career, which exposed him to varied geographical experiences across the United States.

On August 21, 2007, Sean Potter interviewed William H. “Bill” Haggard at his residence in Asheville, North Carolina, for the American Meteorological Society/University Corporation for Atmospheric Research Recorded Interview Project. Haggard recounts his early fascination with weather, leading to a physics degree from Yale and subsequent meteorology studies at MIT, where he trained as a Navy meteorologist during World War II.

In this interview from November 1992 to January 1993, conducted by Paul Frenzen at the University of Chicago, Professor Dave Fultz recounts his life and career in meteorology and atmospheric science. Fultz discusses his early years, including time spent in Albania, where his father directed the Albanian Vocational School. He details the international and technical influences that shaped his education, noting his high school and undergraduate experiences in Chicago and his scholarship-supported studies at the University of Chicago.

On October 21, 1994, Will Kellogg interviewed Joachim P. Kuettner at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). Kuettner reflects on significant aspects of his career, including his pioneering work on atmospheric and oceanic phenomena. He discusses his early scientific interests, influenced by experiences as a glider pilot, which led to his research on atmospheric electricity, mountain waves, and cloud formations.

On October 28 and November 6, 1987, Chester Newton interviewed Professor Eric B. Kraus for the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research and the American Meteorological Society's oral history project. Kraus discusses his early life, including his birth in Liberec, Czechoslovakia, in 1912, and his education in Switzerland and Vienna before pivoting from business to meteorology. Influenced by travel experiences and interactions with figures in science, Kraus pursued studies in meteorology, eventually assisting prominent meteorologists in Bergen, Norway, just before World War II.

On July 13, 1993, Will Kellogg interviewed Vincent E. Lally in Boulder, Colorado, for the American Meteorological Society's Tape Recorded Interview Project. In the interview, Lally reflects on his career in meteorology and atmospheric science, beginning with his education in Brookline, Massachusetts, and subsequent studies at Boston College and MIT. He recounts his involvement in radar operations during World War II and later roles developing meteorological instruments, initially at the Friez Instrument Division and subsequently with the U.S.

The narrator is a passionate and dedicated individual who has spent the majority of his life immersed in the fishing industry. Born in New Jersey, he completed high school and pursued six months of college, focusing on fisheries, before deciding to follow his true calling and embark on a fishing career. Driven by his deep love for the ocean and the thrill of fishing, he left college to pursue his dream. His journey in the fishing industry began on a head boat, where he gained valuable experience and honed his skills.

The anonymous interviewee is a thirty-two-year-old Salvadoran woman who has been working in the seafood processing industry in New Bedford, Massachusetts. She was born on October 24, 1976, in San Sebastian, San Vicente, El Salvador. She is the third child in a large family of fourteen siblings, two of whom have passed away. Her father struggled to find work and support the family due to the extreme poverty they lived in. This economic hardship was a significant factor in her decision to immigrate to the United States.

On September 22, 2007, Janice Gadaire Fleuriel interviewed Amy Van Atten as part of The Working Waterfront Festival Community Documentation Project.   Amy, a professional in marine conservation, shares her early interests, educational background, and how her fascination with marine mammals gradually evolved into a focus on fisheries and resource management.  She pursued a career in the field of wildlife and fisheries biology and attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst, majoring in wildlife and fisheries biology with a minor in forestr

On September 24, 2006 Janice Gadaire Fleuriel interviewed Amanda Wright as part of The Working Waterfront Festival Community Documentation Project.  Amanda Wright is a seasoned lobster sternman, and she shares her experiences and insights of 22 years in the fishing industry.  Amanda studied art and pottery, and she describes moving and setting up a studio in Provincetown.  To make ends meet, she started working for local scallopers opening scallops beyond the breakwater.  She became interested in trapping after her work with the

On September 21, 2007, Janice Gadaire Fleuriel interviewed Ann Jardin-Maynard as part of The Working Waterfront Festival Community Documentation Project.  Ann Jardin-Maynard shares her perspective on the fishing industry.  She describes growing up in New Bedford, Massachusetts and her connection to the local fishing culture.  Ann traces her career path from joining  Kevin Dawson's accounting firm after college to becoming a partner.  She shares the intricacies of the settlement business, where her expertise spans from boat shares systems to the chall

On September 22, 2007 Janice Gadaire Fleuriel interviewed Angela Sanfilippo as part of the Working Waterfront Festival Community Documentation Project. Angela shares memories from her childhood in Porticello, where fishing was a central part of Angela's life, and she learned valuable skills from her grandfather, including fishing methods and weather patterns.  She describes her move and transition to Gloucester, MA, and her involvement in Gloucester Fishermen’s Wives.

On September 29, 2012, Madeleine Hall-Arber interviewed Alan James as part of the Working Waterfront Festival Community Documentation Project. Alan recounts his unexpected entry into the fishing industry and his forty year career as a deckhand and cook. Throughout the interview, he reflects on the evolving dynamics and challenges within the profession, offering candid insights into the sacrifices and unique aspects of a fisherman's life.

On September 21, 2007, Millie Rahn interviewed Anita Best as part of The Working Waterfront Festival Community Documentation Project. Anita Best grew up in a family deeply connected to the fishing trade. Her father and brothers were fishermen and she discusses the seasonal aspects of fishing, lumbering during Christmas time, and the family-oriented nature of fishing. Anita's family had strong traditions of storytelling, and she recalls watching her father and uncles repair nets, sing songs, and share stories.

Dr. Varanasi had a notable career as the science and research director of NOAA's Northwest Fisheries Science Center, where she served from 1994 and became the first woman to lead a fisheries field office. She dedicated over 30 years to applying chemistry to address critical biological questions and enhance environmental policy. After retiring from NOAA, she contributed to the University of Washington's College of the Environment and was involved in collaborative efforts between NOAA and the Ministry of Earth Sciences in India.

Dr. Charles "Chuck" Manooch III was born in Raleigh, NC. In 1962, he joined the U.S. Army and served for several years before enrolling at Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC. In 1966, he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Biology. Chuck's career in marine biology started with a brief stint as a unit biologist for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission in central Florida after graduation. Then he pursued further studies at North Carolina State University (NCSU) in Raleigh, working under Dr.

On May 7, 2011, Joseph Smith interviewed Eldon Levi for the NOAA Beaufort Lab Oral Histories project in Pensacola, Florida. Eldon was born and raised in California. He served in the U.S. Army overseas. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Management from San Jose State University in the mid-1960s. Eldon was initially employed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Bureau of Commercial Fisheries at field stations in Alaska and Michigan.

John Maramoto was interviewed for the Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project. John Maramoto was born on June 24, 1927, in San Pedro, California, and grew up in the close-knit Japanese American fishing community on Terminal Island. His family had a deep connection to the fishing industry, with his father and grandfather both working as fishermen. Maramoto describes his childhood experiences, such as playing sports with other Japanese children, learning to swim, and the rough language developed by the fishermen, which was a mix of Japanese and English.

Tony Lauro was interviewed for the Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project. Tony Lauro was born on December 7, 1929, in San Pedro, Los Angeles. His father, an immigrant from the island of Ischia near Naples, Italy, was a fisherman, and Tony grew up in a close-knit Italian fishing community in San Pedro, where most of the residents were of Italian, Yugoslav, or Croatian descent. The interview captures Lauro's memories of his early life in San Pedro, focusing on his experiences growing up in the fishing industry.

George Love, Jr. was interviewed for the Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project. George Love was born on October 31, 1940, in Long Beach, California. Love’s father was a longshoreman, which influenced George's early exposure to the waterfront and his eventual career in the maritime industry. The interview provides an overview of George Love’s childhood experiences as an outsider in San Pedro and the challenges of assimilating into a tightly-knit community dominated by Yugoslav and Italian families.

Patricia Leckner was interviewed for the Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project. Patricia Leckner was born on June 23, 1932, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and later moved to San Pedro, California, where her husband, a civil engineer, was stationed at Fort MacArthur. The interview focuses on her significant involvement with Ports O' Call Village, a specialty shopping and dining center in San Pedro, California. Leckner discusses her initial arrival in San Pedro in the mid-1950s, the development of Ports O' Call Village, and her role as the village manager.