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Jane Eisemann

Jane Eisemann

Jane Eisemann has been a resident of Kodiak, Alaska for more than 35 years, working as a commercial fisherman for 23 of those years. Jane put herself through college by fishing salmon and herring, and earned a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in maritime education and training. She currently teaches maritime science and technology as well as natural resources at Kodiak High School. In 2001, Jane Eisemann joined the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council’s Board of Directors as the representative from the City of Kodiak.
Jane Eisemann appears in the following new Jukebox projects:
Interview Title Abstract Archive #: Oral History Project Date of Interview
Jane Eisemann

Jane Eisemann was interviewed on September 18, 2007 by Sharon Bushell in Kodiak, Alaska. Jane's interview was conducted as part of Sharon Bushell's work on the book, The Spill: Personal Stories from the Exxon Valdez Disaster, by Stan Jones and Sharon Bushell. (Kenmore, WA: Epicenter Press, 2009). In this interview, Jane talks about how the people of Kodiak responded to the 1989 Exxon Valdez Oil Spill and the cleanup efforts that took place near Kodiak. She also talks about the emotional and economic impacts of the oil spill on the town of Kodiak.

 2013-26-11 Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Sep 18, 2007