1 5000 24 https://www.seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/2bd526bcb888faca8177bf34ddfb8fe2.mp3 e72678e5d400b18e43d4f928082149cb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Flynn, Ed Description An account of the resource Ed Flynn spent 47 years at sea before he retired at age 80. Starting out with the Coast Guard, Ed sailed for several years in Arctic waters, cutting ice and supplying army bases in Greenland during the War. Ed joined the Merchant Marine after the War and worked for Exxon for the rest of his career. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Ed Flynn (interviewee) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2012 May 25 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Flynn, Ed - Clip 17 Description An account of the resource Experiences in the port of New York Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2012 May 25 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Seamen’s Church Institute provides digital access to materials from its Archives for educational and research purposes. Responsibility for determining copyright status of and securing permission to use an item rests with the person desiring to use the material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource .mp3 Language A language of the resource English New York City https://www.seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/eb689e790eb024bcd54e3431e46b74c2.mp3 c80981f4838d6ea7f83c50ded9e97817 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dowling, William Description An account of the resource After fighting in the Korean War as a paratrooper, Bill Dowling took a job as a deckhand on tugboats in New York Harbor, eventually coming shoreside to work as a dispatcher for McAllister Towing and Transportation Co. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource David Sharps, Deborah Kaufman, and Johnathan Thayer (interviewers); William Dowling (interviewee) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 March 14 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dowling, William - Clip 16 Description An account of the resource Old piers along the Battery in Manhattan; United Fruit Company ships backing out off the piers without tugboats; a near-accident Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 March 7 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Seamen’s Church Institute provides digital access to materials from its Archives for educational and research purposes. Responsibility for determining copyright status of and securing permission to use an item rests with the person desiring to use the material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource .mp3 Language A language of the resource English Battery New York City United Fruit Company https://www.seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/2d4f7c387766ff5ecef7d6e38e8e9377.mp3 9e15149a5aa20bbfa481830db2215ee0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ralon, Carlos Description An account of the resource Carlos Ralon joined the merchant marine at age seventeen and sailed during World War II. Later in life he worked as a piano technician and a crew member with Project Liberty Ship in the engine room of the JOHN W BROWN. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Carlos Ralon (interviewee) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 June 14 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ralon, Carlos - Clip 2 Description An account of the resource Working on fishing boats as a young boy, tobacco farm, working at a navy base at age sixteen; graduating, National Maritime Union Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 June 14 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Seamen’s Church Institute provides digital access to materials from its Archives for educational and research purposes. Responsibility for determining copyright status of and securing permission to use an item rests with the person desiring to use the material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource .mp3 Language A language of the resource English Farming Fishing National Maritime Union New York City Sheepshead Bay https://www.seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/960887089cddb774bbb2c2c3f03bdf0c.mp3 3eadd18d6340f8ed759d032091e407a7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ralon, Carlos Description An account of the resource Carlos Ralon joined the merchant marine at age seventeen and sailed during World War II. Later in life he worked as a piano technician and a crew member with Project Liberty Ship in the engine room of the JOHN W BROWN. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Carlos Ralon (interviewee) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 June 14 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ralon, Carlos - Clip 9 Description An account of the resource Out to sea for eleven months; after the war, losing propeller of ship heading from Italy to Norfolk, towed into New York City Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 June 14 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Seamen’s Church Institute provides digital access to materials from its Archives for educational and research purposes. Responsibility for determining copyright status of and securing permission to use an item rests with the person desiring to use the material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource .mp3 Language A language of the resource English Accidents Italy New York City Norfolk VA https://www.seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/a639a729161c941f8f75296fff2b20c1.mp3 66b6dffda336fda484f0ae183677a281 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource JOHN W BROWN High School Alumni Description An account of the resource Gilbert Garcia, Robert (Bob) Clancy, Jr., and Ernest (Ernie) W. Gaspari attended SS JOHN W BROWN High School in New York City. The Liberty ship served as a floating nautical high school from 1946-1982. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Gilbert Garcia, Robert Clancy, Jr., and Ernest W. Gaspari (interviewees) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 June 13 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource JOHN W BROWN High School Alumni - Clip 1 Description An account of the resource JOHN W BROWN curriculum, traveling to the JOHN W BROWN, reasons for attending, interviewing process, grading Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 June 14 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Seamen’s Church Institute provides digital access to materials from its Archives for educational and research purposes. Responsibility for determining copyright status of and securing permission to use an item rests with the person desiring to use the material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource .mp3 Language A language of the resource English Education JOHN W BROWN New York City https://www.seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/29691ac71809297f212286ee79d2fa82.mp3 942f49aef57401f656846316adce0400 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource JOHN W BROWN High School Alumni Description An account of the resource Gilbert Garcia, Robert (Bob) Clancy, Jr., and Ernest (Ernie) W. Gaspari attended SS JOHN W BROWN High School in New York City. The Liberty ship served as a floating nautical high school from 1946-1982. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Gilbert Garcia, Robert Clancy, Jr., and Ernest W. Gaspari (interviewees) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 June 13 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource JOHN W BROWN High School Alumni - Clip 4 Description An account of the resource Project Liberty Ship, James River Reserve Fleet, bringing the ship back to New York City Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 June 14 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Seamen’s Church Institute provides digital access to materials from its Archives for educational and research purposes. Responsibility for determining copyright status of and securing permission to use an item rests with the person desiring to use the material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource .mp3 Language A language of the resource English Baltimore MD James River Reserve Fleet JOHN W BROWN New York City Project Liberty Ship https://www.seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/f1bcc1fcc4521cdcdf7029146e838578.mp3 320fae0524ced93b63a7ba005d7c7e30 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rafaleowski, Michael Description An account of the resource Mike Rafaleowski followed in his father's footsteps to pursue a long career as a merchant mariner working on dredging ships and tugboats all over the world. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Michael Rafaleowski (interviewee) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 April 16 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rafaleowski, Michael - Clip 14 Description An account of the resource Story about the “dragon lady”; union wars in the eighties Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 April 16 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Seamen’s Church Institute provides digital access to materials from its Archives for educational and research purposes. Responsibility for determining copyright status of and securing permission to use an item rests with the person desiring to use the material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource .mp3 Language A language of the resource English Dragon Lady New York City Unions https://www.seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/8afca00fbd327302568094edb12a3e54.mp3 2cd063edb93e3b0f35362f854692c88b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Grimm, Les Description An account of the resource Capt. Les Grimm has spent his career working on the river and mentoring young mariners. Having spent time working on tugboats for Ingram Barge Company, Les later taught classes at the Seamen's Church Institute in Paducah, KY. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Les Grimm (interviewee) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 April 14 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Grimm, Les - Clip 14 Description An account of the resource New York City being the hub of the river industry; impacting the job market Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 April 14 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Seamen’s Church Institute provides digital access to materials from its Archives for educational and research purposes. Responsibility for determining copyright status of and securing permission to use an item rests with the person desiring to use the material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource .mp3 Language A language of the resource English Jobs New York City https://www.seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/15fae0f5516da547ca86d237ba187393.mp3 ccc45768bf7f4ded140b5947fbc9a02c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dickie, Rodman Description An account of the resource Rodman Dickie sailed during World War II and made several trips overseas, including a voyage on the Murmansk Run. He later published a memoir detailing the series of miracles that allowed him to survive the war. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jennifer Frèmont (interviewer); Rodman Dickie (interviewee) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 November 22 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dickie, Rodman - Clip 24 Description An account of the resource Celebrating V-E Day in Long Beach, CA; celebrating the New York City ticker tape parade from the ship; staying at the Seamen's Church Institute Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 November 22 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Seamen’s Church Institute provides digital access to materials from its Archives for educational and research purposes. Responsibility for determining copyright status of and securing permission to use an item rests with the person desiring to use the material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource .mp3 Language A language of the resource English New York City Seamens Church Institute VE Day https://www.seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/7c1921535100df7801d85909c6a5f4e1.mp3 8c95fb55ed614e1d821dd51205b4332c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Kelly, Eugene Description An account of the resource Gene was one of three mariners who survived the sinking of the SS MARINE ELECTRIC, which sank in a storm off the coast of Virginia on February 12, 1983. Inquiries into the sinking resulted in several industry reforms, including the adoption of life saving suits and the Coast Guard rescue swimmer program. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jennifer Frèmont (interviewer); Eugene Kelly (interviewee) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 October 19 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Kelly, Eugene - Clip 26 Description An account of the resource Staying at Seamen’s Church Institute, services provided; experiences in New York City Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 October 19 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Seamen’s Church Institute provides digital access to materials from its Archives for educational and research purposes. Responsibility for determining copyright status of and securing permission to use an item rests with the person desiring to use the material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource .mp3 Language A language of the resource English New York City Seamens Church Institute https://www.seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/ad26c13d6b23ef2c674c5751b473ece9.mp3 5e01451db81d3e62ecaf4274ab9319de Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Blumenthal, Stanley Description An account of the resource Stanley received a combat bar for his first voyage in the Mediterranean in March 1944. He kept sailing through the First Gulf War and Operation Iraqi Freedom before retiring and running for Congress in Florida as an Independent Socialist. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Stanley Blumenthal (interviewee) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 May 2 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Blumenthal, Stanley - Clip 6 Description An account of the resource Discusses decision to join merchant marine in 1944 as an 18-year-old, Samuel Gompers Vocational High School, received his commercial radio license at PS 20: Maritime Training School Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 May Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Seamen’s Church Institute provides digital access to materials from its Archives for educational and research purposes. Responsibility for determining copyright status of and securing permission to use an item rests with the person desiring to use the material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource mp3 Language A language of the resource English New York City PS 20 Samuel Gompers Vocational High School https://www.seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/a4996bbfc2a8ef0a18a3d6212c996970.mp3 37754da30c80386d9fab27ea3aee3b37 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baker, David Description An account of the resource David trained at Sheepshead Bay before sailing during World War II, including multiple trips on the Murmansk Run. He sailed to Japan on his final trip of the war, coming ashore at Tokyo one month after V-J day. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); David Baker (interviewee) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 May 2 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baker, David - Clip 15 Description An account of the resource Impressions of New York City, Times Square; training at Sheepshead Bay Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 May 2 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Seamen’s Church Institute provides digital access to materials from its Archives for educational and research purposes. Responsibility for determining copyright status of and securing permission to use an item rests with the person desiring to use the material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource mp3 Language A language of the resource English New York City Sheepshead Bay Times Square https://www.seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/52aeee4dc71ff98d63fc0a532a04886d.mp3 79c6508b38b48a53946fd151f6c33925 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ilse, George Description An account of the resource George sailed in the steward department during World War II before trips to the post-War Pacific, Caribbean, and South America with the United Fruit Company. Later in his career he worked on "sludge boats" for the New York City Department of Public Works. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); George Isle (interviewee) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 August 29 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ilse, George - Clip 21 Description An account of the resource Goes to work for the Coast Guard ferry to Governor's Island, description of Governor's Island Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 August 29 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Seamen’s Church Institute provides digital access to materials from its Archives for educational and research purposes. Responsibility for determining copyright status of and securing permission to use an item rests with the person desiring to use the material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource mp3 Language A language of the resource English Ferries Governors Island New York City New York Harbor US Coast Guard https://www.seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/5bafdbbcb403e9e5bcd0722237d539b7.mp3 86099cf2fd472a989cc36302018286bd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ilse, George Description An account of the resource George sailed in the steward department during World War II before trips to the post-War Pacific, Caribbean, and South America with the United Fruit Company. Later in his career he worked on "sludge boats" for the New York City Department of Public Works. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); George Isle (interviewee) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 August 29 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ilse, George - Clip 16 Description An account of the resource Description of New York City water and sewage system, process of treating sewage Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 August 29 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Seamen’s Church Institute provides digital access to materials from its Archives for educational and research purposes. Responsibility for determining copyright status of and securing permission to use an item rests with the person desiring to use the material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource mp3 Language A language of the resource English New York City New York Harbor Sewage https://www.seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/bec7c502ee6839b3963e10d29fd3f5ff.mp3 0b09f7be41d699606faea29664b600ac Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ilse, George Description An account of the resource George sailed in the steward department during World War II before trips to the post-War Pacific, Caribbean, and South America with the United Fruit Company. Later in his career he worked on "sludge boats" for the New York City Department of Public Works. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); George Isle (interviewee) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 August 29 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ilse, George - Clip 15 Description An account of the resource Returns to NYC to work for Department of Public Works on “sludge boats” from 1952-1977, description of sludge boats and sewage plants Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 August 29 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Seamen’s Church Institute provides digital access to materials from its Archives for educational and research purposes. Responsibility for determining copyright status of and securing permission to use an item rests with the person desiring to use the material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource mp3 Language A language of the resource English Department of Public Works New York City Sludge Boats https://www.seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/db4f7b2831b6b638659fef3fe2476e2d.mp3 df29408896e2641727401d8cae90d290 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ilse, George Description An account of the resource George sailed in the steward department during World War II before trips to the post-War Pacific, Caribbean, and South America with the United Fruit Company. Later in his career he worked on "sludge boats" for the New York City Department of Public Works. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); George Isle (interviewee) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 August 29 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ilse, George - Clip 1 Description An account of the resource Childhood in NYC Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 August 29 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Seamen’s Church Institute provides digital access to materials from its Archives for educational and research purposes. Responsibility for determining copyright status of and securing permission to use an item rests with the person desiring to use the material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource mp3 Language A language of the resource English Childhood New York City https://www.seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/d800c54582a1d2295fe2911df0d5541c.mp3 a82b48b9f5e56effca80de67a2070421 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Laugner, August Description An account of the resource August spent his entire career at sea with the Military Sealift Command (formerly Military Sea Transportation Service). He has been around the world providing supplies for the U.S. military, often in times of war and global conflict. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); August Laugner (interviewee) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2012 May 17 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Laugner, August - Clip 8 Description An account of the resource Growing up in New York City wanting to sail Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2012 May 17 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Seamen’s Church Institute provides digital access to materials from its Archives for educational and research purposes. Responsibility for determining copyright status of and securing permission to use an item rests with the person desiring to use the material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource mp3 Language A language of the resource English Joining the Merchant Marine New York City https://www.seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/034255d3ae1316978cc4971d619bfa2e.mp3 e20763d9dd34ab79de560b8c5678c204 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Joseph, Daisy Description An account of the resource Daisy came to the United States from Trinidad with her former husband, an American whom she met during World War II. Daisy sailed as a stewardess on the SS UNITED STATES and was on board for her last voyage. She later spent ten years working for Central Gulf before retiring. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Daisy Joseph (interviewee) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2012 February 16 and 23 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Joseph, Daisy - Clip 24 Description An account of the resource New York ports compared with other ports around the world Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 February 23 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Seamen’s Church Institute provides digital access to materials from its Archives for educational and research purposes. Responsibility for determining copyright status of and securing permission to use an item rests with the person desiring to use the material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource mp3 Language A language of the resource English New York City https://www.seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/4dd508b32f24aaf56e4cc98f8e568bb1.mp3 7a510210b312296482ec831837587f01 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Joseph, Daisy Description An account of the resource Daisy came to the United States from Trinidad with her former husband, an American whom she met during World War II. Daisy sailed as a stewardess on the SS UNITED STATES and was on board for her last voyage. She later spent ten years working for Central Gulf before retiring. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Daisy Joseph (interviewee) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2012 February 16 and 23 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Joseph, Daisy - Clip 9 Description An account of the resource Description of the union halls in New York City Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 February 23 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Seamen’s Church Institute provides digital access to materials from its Archives for educational and research purposes. Responsibility for determining copyright status of and securing permission to use an item rests with the person desiring to use the material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource mp3 Language A language of the resource English New York City Union Halls https://www.seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/2bbb29b01acd37fb6f4082a53bc7708b.mp3 04a38ef809cc34d851219ca3eee29324 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Johnston, Arnold Description An account of the resource After attempting (and failing) to join the Marines at the age of 14, Arnold went to sea as a merchant mariner during World War II. During the War he saw buzz bombs in London and unloaded a limousine for Eisenhower at Normandy. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Arnold Johnston (interviewee) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2012 February 3 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Johnston, Arnold - Clip 27 Description An account of the resource In New York and Times Square when the War ends Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2012 February 3 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Seamen’s Church Institute provides digital access to materials from its Archives for educational and research purposes. Responsibility for determining copyright status of and securing permission to use an item rests with the person desiring to use the material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource mp3 Language A language of the resource English End of the War New York City Times Square https://www.seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/5585c77f996d9669108dcfa2b229c668.mp3 42ce1dd11e582e750415ae9188440494 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Johnston, Arnold Description An account of the resource After attempting (and failing) to join the Marines at the age of 14, Arnold went to sea as a merchant mariner during World War II. During the War he saw buzz bombs in London and unloaded a limousine for Eisenhower at Normandy. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Arnold Johnston (interviewee) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2012 February 3 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Johnston, Arnold - Clip 22 Description An account of the resource Time spent in New York Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2012 February 3 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Seamen’s Church Institute provides digital access to materials from its Archives for educational and research purposes. Responsibility for determining copyright status of and securing permission to use an item rests with the person desiring to use the material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource mp3 Language A language of the resource English New York City https://www.seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/8366bfaa9d3e36770887d05f59d809b5.mp3 e5f3fc8baa716f55264d37bc099220cd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Johnston, Arnold Description An account of the resource After attempting (and failing) to join the Marines at the age of 14, Arnold went to sea as a merchant mariner during World War II. During the War he saw buzz bombs in London and unloaded a limousine for Eisenhower at Normandy. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Arnold Johnston (interviewee) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2012 February 3 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Johnston, Arnold - Clip 2 Description An account of the resource April 1943, leaves school for New York City, attempts to get his seamen’s papers Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2012 February 3 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Seamen’s Church Institute provides digital access to materials from its Archives for educational and research purposes. Responsibility for determining copyright status of and securing permission to use an item rests with the person desiring to use the material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource mp3 Language A language of the resource English New York City Seamens Papers https://www.seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/ead3bdc9e062f6409fe7a3b5d2a50c2b.mp3 becf78bac546b40c1ded470cf0d685e4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Weir, Dick Description An account of the resource Dick sailed as a merchant mariner during World War II, surviving both the Murmansk Run and an incident in which his ship hit a mine and he was forced overboard in the North Sea. He later earned a PhD in English and taught for many years. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Dick Weir (interviewee) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2012 January 30 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Weir, Dick - Clip 29 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2012-01 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Seamen’s Church Institute provides digital access to materials from its Archives for educational and research purposes. Responsibility for determining copyright status of and securing permission to use an item rests with the person desiring to use the material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource mp3 Language A language of the resource English Description An account of the resource Time in New York, training at cram school on Whitehall Street New York City Whitehall Street https://www.seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/ae8d992f7d858161ea117f501ad8d7fa.mp3 e5101f454d4616e3462288d53028cfd6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Weir, Dick Description An account of the resource Dick sailed as a merchant mariner during World War II, surviving both the Murmansk Run and an incident in which his ship hit a mine and he was forced overboard in the North Sea. He later earned a PhD in English and taught for many years. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Dick Weir (interviewee) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2012 January 30 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Weir, Dick - Clip 27 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2012-01 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Seamen’s Church Institute provides digital access to materials from its Archives for educational and research purposes. Responsibility for determining copyright status of and securing permission to use an item rests with the person desiring to use the material. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource mp3 Language A language of the resource English Description An account of the resource Transported form Norfolk, Va. to New York locked in railroad cars New York City