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Dyre "Oliver" Dammann
Originally from Norway, Dyre Oliver Dammann is a graduate student in geophysics at the University of Alaska Fairbanks studying the use of remote sensing and satellite mapping in the investigation of sea ice. His graduate project involves mapping the whaler's trails across the ice in Barrow and working with the community on developing locally useful map products. In November 2013, Oliver joined Karen Brewster, Project Jukebox Research Associate, to conduct interviews for the Northern Alaska Sea Ice Project Jukebox. Oliver completed his degree at UAF in spring 2017.
As Interviewer
Interview Title | Archive #: Oral History | Project | Abstract |
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Billy Adams, Interview 3 | 2013-25-02 | Sea Ice in Northern Alaska |
Billy Adams was interviewed on November 12, 2013 by Karen Brewster and Oliver Dammann in the conference room of the North Slope Borough's Department of Wildlife Management offices in Barrow, Alaska. In this interview, Billy talks about the changes in the sea ice conditions near Barrow that he has observed in his lifetime, the unique conditions of the 2013 whaling season, and the effect of climate change on the ice and on the future of whaling. |
Eugene Brower, Interview 2 | 2013-25-03 | Sea Ice in Northern Alaska |
Eugene Brower was interviewed on November 12, 2013 by Karen Brewster and Dyre "Oliver" Dammann at the Inupiat Heritage Center in Barrow, Alaska. In this interview, Eugene shares his knowledge of and experience with whaling and changing sea ice conditions around Barrow, Alaska. He discusses the unique conditions of the Spring 2013 whaling season, and adaptation to future change. |
Joe Leavitt, Interview 2, Part 1 | 2013-25-04_PT.1 | Sea Ice in Northern Alaska |
Joe Leavitt was interviewed on November 13, 2013 by Karen Brewster and Dyre "Oliver" Dammann in the classroom of the Tuzzy Consortium Library in Barrow, Alaska. In this first part of a two part interview, Joe talks about the unusual ice and whaling conditions of Spring 2013, in particular the thin ice and his crew having to change locations. He also talks about understanding the ice and how to be safe on it, and how the wind, weather and ice is changing in Barrow and effecting their whaling. |
Joe Leavitt, Interview 2, Part 2 | 2013-25-04_PT.2 | Sea Ice in Northern Alaska |
This is the continuation of an interview with Joe Leavitt on November 13, 2013 by Karen Brewster and Dyre "Oliver" Dammann at the Tuzzy Consortium Library in Barrow, Alaska. In this second part of a two part interview, Joe talks about using common sense to stay safe when out on the sea ice, choosing whale camp and whale butchering locations, teaching the young generations, and the use of satellite imagery and technology. He also talks about the unusual late harvest of a whale in June 2013. |
Roy Nageak, Sr., Part 1 | 2013-25-05_PT.1 | Sea Ice in Northern Alaska |
Roy Nageak, Sr. was interviewed on November 13, 2013 by Karen Brewster and Dyre "Oliver" Dammann at his Bureau of Land Management (BLM) office in Barrow, Alaska . In this first part of a two part interview, Roy talks about going whaling as a boy and learning about sea ice conditions and safety, and how current, wind and weather effect ice conditions. He also discusses the unusual conditions during the Spring 2013 whaling season, and observations about climate change. |
Roy Nageak, Sr., Part 2 | 2013-25-05_Pt.2 | Sea Ice in Northern Alaska |
This is the continuation of an interview with Roy Nageak, Sr. on November 13, 2013 by Karen Brewster and Dyre "Oliver" Dammann at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) office in Barrow, Alaska. In this second part of a two part interview, Roy talks about the unusual ice conditions during the Spring 2013 whaling season, and changes in the prevailing winds and ice conditions. He also talks about building trails across the ice to whale camp, understanding the ice and safety, and the use of satellite imagery and technology. |
David Leavitt, Sr. | 2013-25-06 | Sea Ice in Northern Alaska |
David Leavitt, Sr. was interviewed on November 14, 2013 by Karen Brewster and Dyre Oliver Dammann at his home in Barrow, Alaska. Sarah Skin with the North Slope Borough's Inupiaq History, Language and Culture Commission assisted as translator. The "In Inupiaq" portions of the transcript were translated by Muriel Hopson. In this interview, David talks about growing up at Cape Halkett, coming to Barrow and learning to whale at age fourteen, and wind, current, and ice conditions around Barrow. He also talks about changes in the ice and weather that he has seen in his lifetime. |
Crawford and Simeon Patkotak, Sr., Part 1 | 2013-25-01_PT.1 | Sea Ice in Northern Alaska |
Crawford Patkotak and his father, Simeon Patkotak, Sr. were interviewed on November 13, 2013 by Karen Brewster and Dyre Oliver Dammann at Crawford's home in Barrow, Alaska. Crawford's wife, Laura, and their son, Josiah, were also present at the interview. Inupiaq is Simeon's first language, so at age 81 he is more comfortable speaking Inupiaq than English. During the interview, Simeon would speak in Inupiaq and Crawford would translate what he said into English. The "In Inupiaq" portions of the transcript were translated by Muriel Hopson. In this first part of a two part interview, Crawford and Simeon talk about learning to go whaling and how to read the ice conditions, wind and current. Crawford speaks in particular about the unusual ice conditions in the spring of 2013 and his decision to keep his whaling crew at home for the season, as well as about safety issues in general, changing ice conditions over the years, and about trail building. |
Crawford and Simeon Patkotak, Sr., Part 2 | 2013-25-01_PT.2 | Sea Ice in Northern Alaska |
This is the continuation of an interview with Crawford Patkotak and his father, Simeon Patkotak, Sr. on November 11, 2013 by Karen Brewster and Dyre Oliver Dammann at Crawford's home in Barrow, Alaska. Crawford's wife, Laura, and their son, Josiah, were also present at the interview. Inupiaq is Simeon's first language, so at age 81 he is more comfortable speaking Inupiaq than English. During the interview, Simeon would speak in Inupiaq and Crawford would translate what he said into English. The "In Inupiaq" portions of the transcript were translated by Muriel Hopson. In this second part of a two part interview, Crawford and Simeon talk about ice conditions, looking for good spots to set up whaling camp, and the importance of being quiet on the ice and the effect of noise. |
As Videographer
Interview Title | Archive #: Oral History | Project | Abstract | Date of Interview |
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Billy Adams, Interview 3 | 2013-25-02 | Sea Ice in Northern Alaska |
Billy Adams was interviewed on November 12, 2013 by Karen Brewster and Oliver Dammann in the conference room of the North Slope Borough's Department of Wildlife Management offices in Barrow, Alaska. In this interview, Billy talks about the changes in the sea ice conditions near Barrow that he has observed in his lifetime, the unique conditions of the 2013 whaling season, and the effect of climate change on the ice and on the future of whaling. |
Nov 12, 2013 |
Eugene Brower, Interview 2 | 2013-25-03 | Sea Ice in Northern Alaska |
Eugene Brower was interviewed on November 12, 2013 by Karen Brewster and Dyre "Oliver" Dammann at the Inupiat Heritage Center in Barrow, Alaska. In this interview, Eugene shares his knowledge of and experience with whaling and changing sea ice conditions around Barrow, Alaska. He discusses the unique conditions of the Spring 2013 whaling season, and adaptation to future change. |
Nov 12, 2013 |
Roy Nageak, Sr., Part 1 | 2013-25-05_PT.1 | Sea Ice in Northern Alaska |
Roy Nageak, Sr. was interviewed on November 13, 2013 by Karen Brewster and Dyre "Oliver" Dammann at his Bureau of Land Management (BLM) office in Barrow, Alaska . In this first part of a two part interview, Roy talks about going whaling as a boy and learning about sea ice conditions and safety, and how current, wind and weather effect ice conditions. He also discusses the unusual conditions during the Spring 2013 whaling season, and observations about climate change. |
Nov 13, 2013 |
Roy Nageak, Sr., Part 2 | 2013-25-05_Pt.2 | Sea Ice in Northern Alaska |
This is the continuation of an interview with Roy Nageak, Sr. on November 13, 2013 by Karen Brewster and Dyre "Oliver" Dammann at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) office in Barrow, Alaska. In this second part of a two part interview, Roy talks about the unusual ice conditions during the Spring 2013 whaling season, and changes in the prevailing winds and ice conditions. He also talks about building trails across the ice to whale camp, understanding the ice and safety, and the use of satellite imagery and technology. |
Nov 13, 2013 |
David Leavitt, Sr. | 2013-25-06 | Sea Ice in Northern Alaska |
David Leavitt, Sr. was interviewed on November 14, 2013 by Karen Brewster and Dyre Oliver Dammann at his home in Barrow, Alaska. Sarah Skin with the North Slope Borough's Inupiaq History, Language and Culture Commission assisted as translator. The "In Inupiaq" portions of the transcript were translated by Muriel Hopson. In this interview, David talks about growing up at Cape Halkett, coming to Barrow and learning to whale at age fourteen, and wind, current, and ice conditions around Barrow. He also talks about changes in the ice and weather that he has seen in his lifetime. |
Nov 14, 2013 |