Tuna Industry crisis, 1952

17 images. Tuna Industry crisis, 10 January 1952. Tony Barcott (President, Fishermen's Cooperation Association); Pete Framengo (American Beauty); John Gargas (City of Los Angeles); Andy Rufkin (Long Island); Pete Akalovich (Betsy Ross); John J. Evich (Claremont); John Stanovich (Golden West); John Burich (Zepher).; Caption slip reads: "Photographer: Paegel. Date: 1952-01-10. Reporter: Baker. Assignment: Tuna Industry Crisis. 26, 13, 14: Empty packing table at a Terminal Island Cannery. Capt. John Gargas of City of Los Angeles at table eating with crew. Other pictures are general views of the fleet. View of crewmen sitting on nets talking over situation on the stern of Purse Seiner, with fleet in background. 18: Idle Purse Seiner tied up at Fishermen's Wharf, San Pedro. 45: Crewmen preparing and checking tuna nets. 25: Purse Seiner skippers, l to r: Tony Barcott, president, Fishermen's Cooperative Association; Pete Framengo, American Beauty; John Gargas, City of Los Angeles; Andy Rufkin, Long Island; Pete Akalovich, Betsy Ross; John J. Evich, Claremont; John Stanovich, Golden West; John Burich, Zephyr".