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Interviewee Sort descending | Collection | Description | Interviewer | Date of Interview | Location of Interview | Affiliation |
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Ray Swaney, Sr. | Wild Caught: The Life and Struggles of an American Fishing Town |
On July 11, 2000, Matthew Barr interviewed Ray Swaney for the Wild Caught oral history project in Sneads Ferry, North Carolina. Ray Swaney, a lifelong fisherman, shares his early life experiences and family history, providing insight into his deep connection with the fishing community. Born in 1939, he moved with his family to various farms before settling near Sneads Ferry, where his father combined farming and fishing to sustain their livelihood. |
Matthew Barr | Sneads Ferry, NC | Unheard Voices Project | |
Rich Carpenter | Wild Caught: The Life and Struggles of an American Fishing Town |
On July 19, 2000, Matthew Barr interviewed Rich Carpenter for the Wild Caught oral history project. Rich Carpenter, a marine biologist by training, discusses his role at the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries, where he oversees the management and stewardship of marine and estuarine resources. Carpenter explains the agency's responsibilities, which include conducting fisheries management, enforcing regulations, maintaining artificial reefs, and overseeing oyster programs along the North Carolina coast. |
Matthew Barr | Sneads Ferry, NC | Unheard Voices Project | |
Richard "Dick" Brame | 1997 North Carolina Fisheries Reform Act |
Richard "Dick" Brame was born in Brattleboro, Vermont, but grew up in eastern North Carolina. He has a long history of working for not-for-profit organizations, including the Izaak Walton League, the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, the Pennsylvania Wildlife Federation, and the Coastal Conservation Association (C.C.A.). Brame joined the C.C.A. in 1989 and served as its first Executive Director until 1999. He then transitioned to the role of Fisheries Director, representing the C.C.A. at Atlantic States and South Atlantic council meetings. |
Scott Baker | Wilmington, NC | Carolina Coastal Voices | |
Richard Norris | Wild Caught: The Life and Struggles of an American Fishing Town |
Matthew Barr interviewed Richard Norris for the Wild Caught Oral History Project. Richard Norris, a seasoned fisherman from Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, comes from a long line of fishermen and has been involved in the industry since childhood. The interview begins with Norris reflecting on his early introduction to fishing, accompanying his father and brothers on fishing trips as a young child. By the age of nine, he was already working alongside his brother John on commercial fishing boats. |
Matthew Barr | Sneads Ferry, NC | Unheard Voices Project | |
Richard Permenter | Mount Mitchell Oral History Project |
Oral history interview with Richard Permenter, NOAA Commissioned Corps |
Matthew Forrest | Denver, NC | NOAA's Office of Coast Survey | |
Richard “Dick” Stone | NOAA Beaufort Lab Oral Histories |
Richard "Dick" Stone, a native of Virginia Beach, Virgina, has dedicated his life to environmental research and conservation. He completed his Bachelor's Degree at Virginia Military Institute. He pursued a Master's Degree at William and Mary, further honing his expertise. Dick joined the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Sandy Hook Lab, where he spent 8-1/2 years contributing to important research and conservation efforts. In 1972, Dick embarked on a new phase of his career when he transferred to NOAA's Beaufort Lab. |
Joseph W. Smith, Don Hoss, Ford Cross, Douglas Vaughan, Doug Wolfe | Morehead City, NC | NOAA Fisheries | |
Robert Edens | Wild Caught: The Life and Struggles of an American Fishing Town |
On September 1, 2003, Matthew Barr interviewed Robert Edens for the Wild Caught oral history project. Robert Edens, 21 years old at the time, is a commercial fisherman from Sneads Ferry, North Carolina. Growing up in a fishing community, Edens developed a strong connection to the lifestyle and began fishing at an early age, working closely with his father. He focuses on grouper fishing, traveling up to 60 miles offshore to fish using hook-and-line methods. The interview explores Edens' experiences and motivations for continuing in the fishing industry. |
Matthew Barr | Sneads Ferry, NC | Unheard Voices Project | |
Robert Lucas | 1997 North Carolina Fisheries Reform Act |
Robert "Bob" Lucas is a professional lawyer and former Chairman of the North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission who led efforts to pass the 1997 Fisheries Reform Act. He has a deep-rooted passion for recreational fishing. His career in law began after a sustained interest in the legal field, which led him to pursue a formal education in law. Upon completing his studies, Lucas embarked on a legal career that saw him engage in various capacities within the legal system. His expertise and dedication to the profession earned him respect among his peers and clients. |
Mary Williford | Selma, NC | Carolina Coastal Voices | |
Sandy Semans Ross | 1997 North Carolina Fisheries Reform Act |
Sandy Semans Ross is a retired newspaper editor and freelance writer who has a deep connection with the coastal communities and seafood industry. Born in a coal mining town in West Virginia, Ross moved to coastal communities due to her father's Navy service, where she developed a love for seafood. Ross's professional career includes working as a newspaper editor and doing freelance work for various publications. She is also the Executive Director of Outer Banks Catch, an organization dedicated to promoting locally caught seafood and supporting the local fishing industry. |
Susan West | Stumpy Point, NC | Carolina Coastal Voices | |
Scott Norris | Wild Caught: The Life and Struggles of an American Fishing Town |
Matthew Barr interviewed Scott Norris for the Wild Caught Oral History Project. Scott Norris, a 29-year-old commercial fisherman, grew up in Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, immersed in the fishing industry through his family and community. The interview begins with Norris recounting his childhood in Sneads Ferry, where his uncles and friends introduced him to fishing and shrimping. Starting at the age of fourteen, he worked to help his parents by earning money for school clothes, eventually making fishing his full-time profession about ten years ago. |
Matthew Barr | Sneads Ferry, NC | Unheard Voices Project |