California
Interviewee Sort descending | Collection | Description | Interviewer | Date of Interview | Location of Interview | Affiliation |
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Art Bartlett | Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project |
Arthur Bartlett was born in Faversham, Kent County, U.K., on October 25th, 1919. He immigrated to San Pedro in 1923 due to the influenza epidemic in Europe. Bartlett worked in the newspaper business as a young boy and later served in the Air Force during World War II. He also had experience working as a deckhand on a coastwise ship. Bartlett became a reverend and ministered at Beacon Street, an area known for its seafaring community, businesses, and various activities. He was involved in counseling and providing support to individuals in the community, including those in recovery. |
Unknown | Los Angeles, CA | The Port of Los Angeles | |
Arthur McFadden | Newport Beach Fishing Industry |
Arthur James McFadden was born in 1881, the son of an Orange County pioneer family. He was a graduate of Santa Ana High School, Pomona College, and Harvard Law School. Mr. McFadden was in private practice for two years, then heeded his physician’s advice and changed to ranching. He became a skilled producer of citrus, persimmons, avocados and walnuts. Mr. McFadden was considered instrumental in the orderly growth of marketing agricultural products throughout the state. |
Jim Sleeper | , , | Newport Beach, CA | The Lawrence de Graaf Center for Oral and Public History, California State University, Fullerton |
Arthur McFadden | Newport Beach Fishing Industry |
Arthur James McFadden was born in 1881, the son of an Orange County pioneer family. He was a graduate of Santa Ana High School, Pomona College, and Harvard Law School. Mr. McFadden was in private practice for two years, then heeded his physician’s advice and changed to ranching. He became a skilled producer of citrus, persimmons, avocados and walnuts. Mr. McFadden was considered instrumental in the orderly growth of marketing agricultural products throughout the state. |
Stephen Gould | , , , , , | Newport Beach, CA | Center for Oral and Public History, California State University, Fullerton |
Barbara Allen | Beneath the Surface of San Diego |
Barbara Allen is a seasoned diver and underwater instructor who has made significant contributions to the diving community in San Diego. Born in Los Angeles, Allen first visited San Diego as a teenager with her parents. Her first experience with diving was in 1957 when she took the LA County Underwater Instructors class. This marked the beginning of her lifelong passion for diving and underwater exploration. |
Ashleigh E. Palinkas | San Diego, CA | Scripps Institution of Oceanography | |
Bill Howard | Beneath the Surface of San Diego |
Bill Howard is a seasoned diver with a rich history in the field of oceanography. Born in Pasadena, California, on September 1, 1938, Howard moved to San Diego in the summer of 1951. His first experience wearing a mask in the ocean was in front of the Marine Room. Howard was part of a dive club called the Cormorants, which was in existence for a short while. He later joined the Addicts, along with his diving buddies Bob Shea and Dave Lynn. Howard has a history of winning dive competitions, often with large sheep head fish. He also has experience with boat trips to the Cortes Bank. |
Ashleigh E. Palinkas | San Diego, CA | Scripps Institution of Oceanography | |
Bill Kruse and Tom Santilena | Cordell Expeditions |
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. |
Dewey Livingston, Jennifer Stock | Inverness, CA | Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary | |
Bill Stein | Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project |
Oral history interview with Bill Stein. |
Unknown | Los Angeles, CA | The Port of Los Angeles | |
Bob Mohle | Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project |
Oral history interview with Bob Mohle. |
Unknown | Los Angeles, CA | The Port of Los Angeles | |
Brian Harrison | Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project |
Oral history interview with Brian Harrison. |
Unknown | Los Angeles, CA | The Port of Los Angeles | |
Candelario Gonzales | Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project |
Oral history interview with Candelario Gonzales. |
Unknown | Los Angeles, CA | The Port of Los Angeles |