Jonesport Historical Society
21 Sawyer Square, Jonesport
On the busy and productive working waterfront of Moosabec Reach, the Jonesport Historical Society preserves artifacts in the historic Sawyer Building of one of Maine’s important fishing ports. It also houses the “Jonesport Heritage Center,” an expansive computer database of local history containing a rich archive: 13,000 photos; 25,000 pages of newspaper articles, documents and texts; 400 video clips; genealogical information on more than 82,000 individuals; and extensive cemetery data on 4,300 graves. For discerning visitors and researchers, volunteers are willing to help with creative ways to explore working waterfront sites, and connect with the active fishing community.
207-497-2395 | www.peabody.lib.me.us/jonesport-historical-society.php
Seasonal (Tu-Th- Sat 11-3). Donation. Parking. Restrooms.
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Sources & Links
Maine Folklife Center Interviews. Nash Island Light Project (mostly about growing up on Nash Island)
Maine Folklife Center, Lynn Franklin Collection:
Interview with Avery Kelley about his experiences on lobster smacks and as a fisherman
Interview with Freddy Lenfesty, winner of the July 4th, 1972 World Champion Lobster Boat Race, about boat building.
Interview with Guy Carver, Jr., skipper of boat built by Freddy Lenfesty and winner of the 1972 World Champion Lobster Boat Race.
Interview with Farrell Lenfesty about life as a lobsterman and preacher. Was one of the founders of the Maine Lobsterman’s Assn. and the Jonesport – Beals Co-op
Interview with Ossie Beal, president of Maine Lobsterman’s Association.
Interview with Harold Gower, master boatbuilder, about boat building.
Interview with Ralph Alley about lobster fishing.
All above at: http://umaine.edu/folklife/archives/collections/mf-081-lynn-franklin-collection/
Jonesport Local Fisheries Knowledge Project (Part of NOOA Voices from the Fisheries)
Interview JOHN FAULKINGHAM 1, Fisherman and Entrepreneur:
Interview with John Faulkingham
Jonesport Local Fisheries Knowledge Project (Part of NOOA Voices from the Fisheries)
Interview with Pam Smith on several different species:
Interview with Pam Smith