Matthew Barr interviewed Clara and Luther Norris for the Wild Caught Oral History Project. Clara and Luther Norris are long-time residents of Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, deeply connected to the local fishing community through family traditions and personal experiences. The interview begins with Clara discussing her upbringing in Sneads Ferry, where her father was a commercial fisherman. She reminisces about simpler times when there were fewer regulations on fishing and recalls going clamming and oystering with her family.

Matthew Barr interviewed Connie Mason for the Wild Caught project. Connie Mason, who grew up in Morehead City, North Carolina, is the daughter of a commercial fisherman from Stacy, North Carolina. Her father began working on the water with his family at a young age, engaging in various maritime activities to make a living. In this interview, Connie reflects on her childhood experiences in a fishing family, highlighting the contrast between her father's life on the water and his later work in accounting.

Matthew Barr interviewed Crystal Edens for the "Wild Caught" project. Edens grew up in Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, in a fishing family. From a young age, she was involved in various fishing activities, including shrimping, clamming, and working on boats. Edens is pursuing an associate degree in arts and plans to study anthropology at a university in North Carolina, such as UNC Wilmington or East Carolina University. Edens shares her experiences and challenges growing up in a fishing family.

Dan Whittle was born on October 10, 1962, in Glasgow, Kentucky. He grew up in a small farming town in western Kentucky named Ridgefield. After his parents divorced when he was in third grade, he moved to New England, New Hampshire, where he spent the school year in Manchester and the summers on their farm in Kentucky. Whittle attended Manchester public schools and later decided to go back South for college. He attended Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.

Matthew Barr interviewed David Griffith for the Wild Caught project. David Griffith is a cultural anthropologist and professor at East Carolina University with a background in creative writing. Griffith’s work has focused on various occupational cultures, including farm workers, fishermen, and food processing workers. In this interview, Griffith discusses his academic journey, including his dissertation on Jamaican sugarcane workers at the University of Florida. He draws parallels between the historical migration of Jamaican workers to the U.S.

Dr. Dave Peters was born in Danville, Pennsylvania, but spent his formative years in South Dakota. He developed a deep fascination with aquatic life, particularly fish. Dave embarked on an academic journey that would shape his future as a prominent fish biologist. He attended Utah State University, where he completed his undergraduate studies in Fish Biology. He honed his understanding of fish ecosystems. Dave continued his graduate education at North Carolina State University in Raleigh. While working towards his graduate degrees, he worked for the U.S.

On August 1, 2000, Matthew Barr interviewed Dolphus Thompson for the Wild Caught project in Sneads Ferry, North Carolina. Born and raised in Sneads Ferry, Thompson grew up in a tight-knit community where fishing was a way of life. From an early age, he participated in the local fishing industry, starting with rowing skiffs and moving on to more complex operations. His lifelong career in fishing took him across the Gulf Coast and beyond, venturing as far as California, though most of his work centered around North Carolina waters.

Interview with Don Field – NOAA NCCOS Research Ecologist

Matthew Barr interviewed Donny Millis for the Wild Caught Oral History Project in Sneads Ferry, North Carolina. Donny Millis, a lifelong fisherman, comes from a family deeply embedded in the fishing industry, with a legacy stretching back generations. In the interview, Millis discusses the family history and the memorial monument dedicated to his parents, both prominent figures in the local fishing community. His mother, known as the "Shrimp Lady," was renowned for selling shrimp at Surf City and had built a wide-reaching reputation.

Matthew Barr interviewed Dorothy Jean Norris for the Wild Caught Oral History Project. Dorothy Jean Norris, married to John Norris, has lived in Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, for over 34 years. She grew up in Richlands, North Carolina, and moved to Sneads Ferry when she married John at the age of 16. The couple has three children, all of whom are now grown. The interview begins with Dorothy reflecting on the ups and downs of being married to a fisherman. She describes the early years when John was frequently away at sea, leaving her to manage the household and raise their children.