Name/Title
Interview of Robert Palmer, 1991Entry/Object ID
2025.001.046Scope and Content
Oral history interview with Robert Palmer* conducted by Lillian Erb on December 11, 1991.
Robert discusses shipbuilding in Noank, with special attention to the John Palmer Yard, the Latham Yard and the Palmer & Sons Shipyard. The discussion includes the role the shipyard played in attracting immigrants to Noank, the 1924 shipyard fire and the variety of vessels built or repaired in Noank. Other subjects include rum running and prohibition, Menhadden fishing, Masons Island, boarding houses, Palmer Co. Store, Noank Baptist Church, Fulton Fish Market, Haley Farm, Merritt Farm.
*The interview subject is probably Robert S. Palmer, Sr. (1907-1998).Collection
Oral History CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2025.001Source or Donor
Found in CollectionAcquisition Method
Found in CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
AudiocassetteNomenclature Primary Object Term
AudiotapeNomenclature Sub-Class
Sound Communication MediaNomenclature Class
Sound Communication T&ENomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for CommunicationSearch Terms
Noank, Palmer Shipyard, Lobstering, Groton Iron Works, World War I, Rum Running, Prohibition, Noank Baptist Church, Haley Farm, Merritt Family Farm, FishingArchive Details
Creator
Robert S. Palmer, Sr.Date(s) of Creation
1991General Notes
Note
Notes: original file name: #32 - Robert Palmer - Dec 11 91