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Carl Lindstedt, Jr.

Carl Lindstedt, Jr.

Carl Lindstedt, Jr. was born in 1946 and grew up in Seldovia, Alaska. His father, originally from Sweden, fished for cod in the Bering Sea before settling in Seldovia where he continued to fish and also work in the store in the winter. His mother came to Seldovia from Washington state. Carl's father was co-owner of the original Linwood Bar, with the Lin in the name being from Lindstedt. Carl followed in his father's footsteps and became a commercial fisherman.
Date of Birth:
Nov 30, 1946
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Interview Title Abstract Archive #: Oral History Project Date of Interview
Carl Lindstedt, Jr.

Carl Lindstedt, Jr. was interviewed on February 5, 2015 by Jan Yaeger in the Seldovia Village Tribe's small conference room in Seldovia, Alaska. In this interview, Carl talks about his father, his fishing, and his role in Seldovia, including owning the Linwood Bar. Carl also talks about his own fishing and memories of growing up in Seldovia, including the boardwalk. swimming hole and beaches, going to school, and some of the old-timers in the community. He also discusses how the community has changed and the arrival of the ferryboat, Tustumena.

 2014-17-10 Seldovia Feb 5, 2015