Russian long-line fishermen on the docks in the Cordova harbor, circa 1980's.

Leonard Mateland, local guru of smoked salmon, pictured in the Odiak Packing Company. Strips of salmon hang in a smoker, waiting to be processed.

Herring was a profitable fishery in Cordova for many years until the runs collapsed in the early 1990's. Photo circa early 1900's.

Herring spawn on kelp being processed at Silver Lining Seafoods, late 1980's.

 

Tanner crab fishery, 1980's

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