Gallup, Bill

Gallup, Bill

Bill Gallup

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Radio Station

KIEM

Description

Mr. Gallup talks about his upbringing in the Humboldt Bay area. He lists the names of many boats and their captains. He recounts some stories and details about living and working in the shipping industry. In particular he goes into vivid visual descriptions of the business happening around Arcata Wharf/Arcata Dock. Announcer reveals a “surprise” about Bill being a member of the “Alaska Yukon Sourdoughs,” a brotherhood of Alaskan pioneers. Gallup talks on his views of Alaska as a “frontier for America” and how the Sourdoughs are involved. He goes on to describe the need for roads to expand the mining industry in Northern California. Mentions some of the minerals being exchanged between Northern California and Alaska. Gallup talks about his time as a farmer for a brief moment. He says that the mining industry “ruins the ground” and needs reforms with regard to the ecology of topsoil. He highlights the importance of health in the communities surrounding mines and those who work in them.

Filename

Gallup, Bill Side 1

Language

English

Media Type

Book

Digital Format

audio/mp3

File Size

30.5MB

Duration

00:22:13

Genre

Oral Histories

Disciplines

Agricultural and Resource Economics | Forest Management | History | Oral History

Keywords

Oral History, Mining, Northern California

Collection

Old Timers Collection

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