Oral Histories

The MBLWHOI Library Oral History Project began in 1998 to capture the recollections and personal insights of the scientists and staff of Woods Hole scientific institutions.

The project endeavors to include the entire spectrum of the Woods Hole scientific community, including administrators, support staff, ships' crew, engineers, scientists, and others. Oral history conversations center on early marine research, scientific projects, technology and field work, and how each individual came to the Woods Hole scientific community. The WHOI Data Library and Archives is the repository for audio and videotape recordings of the oral history discussions as well as the printed transcriptions.

Much of this material is available for public use.

Oral History: Chris Polloni

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interview subject: name: Chris Polloni institutions: WHOI && USGS - Woods Hole positions: Research Assistant && Computer Specialist years of service: 1968-01-01/1977-01-01 && 1985-01-01/1985-01-01
interviewer: name: Frank Taylor
interview dates: 2009-03-26 && 2009-04-06 && 2009-04-13

Oral History: Robert Ballard

Description: 
notes: Frank would like to set up another interview to complete his WHOI history
interview subject: name: Robert Ballard institutions: WHOI && Institute for Exploration positions: Scientist Emeritus && Director years of service: 1969-01-01/1969-01-01
interviewer: name: Frank Taylor
interview dates: 2000-04-26

Oral History: Angus Group

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notes: Interviewees - John Porteous, Earl Young, Steve Gegg, Jerry Cotter, Tom Crook, Cathy Offinger
interview subject: name: John Porteous institutions: WHOI positions: Alvin Group Technician && Senior Photographer years of service: 1968-01-01/2001-01-01
interview subject: name: Earl Young institutions: WHOI
interview subject: name: Steve Gegg institutions: WHOI
interview subject: name: Jerry Cotter institutions: WHOI
interview subject: name: Tom Crook institutions: WHOI
interview subject: name: Cathy Offinger institutions: WHOI && Institute for Exploration positions: Research Associate && Deep Submergence Lab && Director of Operations years of service: 1973-01-01/1973-01-01
interviewer: name: Frank Taylor
interview dates: 2002-02-27