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Flynn, Ed
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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.
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Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Ed Flynn (interviewee)
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2012 May 25
Oral History
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Flynn, Ed - Clip 17
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Experiences in the port of New York
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Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey
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2012 May 25
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.mp3
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English
New York City
-
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Dowling, William
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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.
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David Sharps, Deborah Kaufman, and Johnathan Thayer (interviewers); William Dowling (interviewee)
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2014 March 14
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Dowling, William - Clip 16
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Old piers along the Battery in Manhattan; United Fruit Company ships backing out off the piers without tugboats; a near-accident
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Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey
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2014 March 7
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English
Battery
New York City
United Fruit Company
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Ralon, Carlos
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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.
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Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Carlos Ralon (interviewee)
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2014 June 14
Oral History
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Ralon, Carlos - Clip 2
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Working on fishing boats as a young boy, tobacco farm, working at a navy base at age sixteen; graduating, National Maritime Union
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Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey
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2014 June 14
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.mp3
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English
Farming
Fishing
National Maritime Union
New York City
Sheepshead Bay
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Ralon, Carlos
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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.
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Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Carlos Ralon (interviewee)
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2014 June 14
Oral History
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Ralon, Carlos - Clip 9
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Out to sea for eleven months; after the war, losing propeller of ship heading from Italy to Norfolk, towed into New York City
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Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey
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2014 June 14
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.mp3
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English
Accidents
Italy
New York City
Norfolk VA
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JOHN W BROWN High School Alumni
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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.
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Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Gilbert Garcia, Robert Clancy, Jr., and Ernest W. Gaspari (interviewees)
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2014 June 13
Oral History
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JOHN W BROWN High School Alumni - Clip 1
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JOHN W BROWN curriculum, traveling to the JOHN W BROWN, reasons for attending, interviewing process, grading
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Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey
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2014 June 14
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.mp3
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English
Education
JOHN W BROWN
New York City
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JOHN W BROWN High School Alumni
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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.
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Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Gilbert Garcia, Robert Clancy, Jr., and Ernest W. Gaspari (interviewees)
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2014 June 13
Oral History
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JOHN W BROWN High School Alumni - Clip 4
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Project Liberty Ship, James River Reserve Fleet, bringing the ship back to New York City
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Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey
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2014 June 14
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.mp3
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English
Baltimore MD
James River Reserve Fleet
JOHN W BROWN
New York City
Project Liberty Ship
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Rafaleowski, Michael
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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.
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Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Michael Rafaleowski (interviewee)
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2014 April 16
Oral History
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Rafaleowski, Michael - Clip 14
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Story about the “dragon lady”; union wars in the eighties
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Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey
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2014 April 16
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.mp3
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English
Dragon Lady
New York City
Unions
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Grimm, Les
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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.
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Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Les Grimm (interviewee)
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2014 April 14
Oral History
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Grimm, Les - Clip 14
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New York City being the hub of the river industry; impacting the job market
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Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey
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2014 April 14
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.mp3
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English
Jobs
New York City
-
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Dickie, Rodman
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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.
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Jennifer Frèmont (interviewer); Rodman Dickie (interviewee)
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2013 November 22
Oral History
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Dickie, Rodman - Clip 24
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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
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Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey
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2013 November 22
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.mp3
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English
New York City
Seamens Church Institute
VE Day
-
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Kelly, Eugene
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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.
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Jennifer Frèmont (interviewer); Eugene Kelly (interviewee)
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2013 October 19
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Kelly, Eugene - Clip 26
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Staying at Seamen’s Church Institute, services provided; experiences in New York City
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Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey
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2013 October 19
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.mp3
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English
New York City
Seamens Church Institute
-
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Blumenthal, Stanley
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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.
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Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Stanley Blumenthal (interviewee)
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2013 May 2
Oral History
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Blumenthal, Stanley - Clip 6
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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
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Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey
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2013 May
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mp3
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English
New York City
PS 20
Samuel Gompers Vocational High School
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Baker, David
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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.
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Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); David Baker (interviewee)
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2013 May 2
Oral History
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Baker, David - Clip 15
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Impressions of New York City, Times Square; training at Sheepshead Bay
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Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey
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2013 May 2
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mp3
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English
New York City
Sheepshead Bay
Times Square
-
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Ilse, George
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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.
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Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); George Isle (interviewee)
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2013 August 29
Oral History
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Ilse, George - Clip 21
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An account of the resource
Goes to work for the Coast Guard ferry to Governor's Island, description of Governor's Island
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Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey
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2013 August 29
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mp3
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English
Ferries
Governors Island
New York City
New York Harbor
US Coast Guard
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Ilse, George
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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.
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Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); George Isle (interviewee)
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2013 August 29
Oral History
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Ilse, George - Clip 16
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An account of the resource
Description of New York City water and sewage system, process of treating sewage
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Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey
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2013 August 29
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mp3
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English
New York City
New York Harbor
Sewage
-
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Ilse, George
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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.
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Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); George Isle (interviewee)
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2013 August 29
Oral History
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Ilse, George - Clip 15
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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
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Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey
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2013 August 29
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English
Department of Public Works
New York City
Sludge Boats
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http://seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/db4f7b2831b6b638659fef3fe2476e2d.mp3
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Ilse, George
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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.
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Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); George Isle (interviewee)
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2013 August 29
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Ilse, George - Clip 1
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An account of the resource
Childhood in NYC
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Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey
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2013 August 29
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mp3
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English
Childhood
New York City
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http://seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/d800c54582a1d2295fe2911df0d5541c.mp3
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Laugner, August
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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.
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Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); August Laugner (interviewee)
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2012 May 17
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Laugner, August - Clip 8
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Growing up in New York City wanting to sail
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Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey
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2012 May 17
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mp3
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English
Joining the Merchant Marine
New York City
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http://seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/034255d3ae1316978cc4971d619bfa2e.mp3
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Joseph, Daisy
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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.
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Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Daisy Joseph (interviewee)
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2012 February 16 and 23
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Joseph, Daisy - Clip 24
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New York ports compared with other ports around the world
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Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey
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2013 February 23
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mp3
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English
New York City
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http://seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/4dd508b32f24aaf56e4cc98f8e568bb1.mp3
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Joseph, Daisy
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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.
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Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Daisy Joseph (interviewee)
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2012 February 16 and 23
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Joseph, Daisy - Clip 9
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Description of the union halls in New York City
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Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey
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2013 February 23
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mp3
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English
New York City
Union Halls
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http://seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/2bbb29b01acd37fb6f4082a53bc7708b.mp3
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Johnston, Arnold
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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.
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Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Arnold Johnston (interviewee)
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2012 February 3
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Johnston, Arnold - Clip 27
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In New York and Times Square when the War ends
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Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey
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2012 February 3
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mp3
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English
End of the War
New York City
Times Square
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http://seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/5585c77f996d9669108dcfa2b229c668.mp3
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Johnston, Arnold
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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.
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Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Arnold Johnston (interviewee)
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2012 February 3
Oral History
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Johnston, Arnold - Clip 22
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Time spent in New York
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Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey
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2012 February 3
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mp3
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English
New York City
-
http://seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/8366bfaa9d3e36770887d05f59d809b5.mp3
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Johnston, Arnold
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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.
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Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Arnold Johnston (interviewee)
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2012 February 3
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Johnston, Arnold - Clip 2
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April 1943, leaves school for New York City, attempts to get his seamen’s papers
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Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey
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2012 February 3
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mp3
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English
New York City
Seamens Papers
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http://seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/ead3bdc9e062f6409fe7a3b5d2a50c2b.mp3
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Weir, Dick
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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.
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Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Dick Weir (interviewee)
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2012 January 30
Oral History
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Weir, Dick - Clip 29
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Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey
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2012-01
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mp3
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English
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Time in New York, training at cram school on Whitehall Street
New York City
Whitehall Street
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http://seamenschurch-archives.org/files/original/ae8d992f7d858161ea117f501ad8d7fa.mp3
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Weir, Dick
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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.
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Johnathan Thayer (interviewer); Dick Weir (interviewee)
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2012 January 30
Oral History
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Weir, Dick - Clip 27
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Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey
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2012-01
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mp3
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English
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Transported form Norfolk, Va. to New York locked in railroad cars
New York City