T. A. Thomas

Location of Interview
Collection Name

Newport Beach Fishing Industry

Description

Interviews with residents of the Newport Beach, California about the history of the area, its development, and changes in the fishing industry.  For more information, visit: The Lawrence de Graaf Center for Oral and Public History.

Date of Interview
11-30-1968
Biographical Sketch

O.H. 75: Thomas, T.A. (1907-1973) Interviewed by Charmaine Tichenor November 30, 1968; December 3, 1968; and December 10, 1968 An associate of the Western Canners Company in Newport Beach, Thomas comments on the rise and decline of commercial fishing and canning industries in Southern California. Final transcript, photographs, maps, and charts available.

There are three sessions for this interview: November 30, 1968; December 3, 1968; December 10, 1968. Please visit our Web site for more information: http://coph.fullerton.edu/


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