Tex Ray Gallop Papers, PC.5353

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Tex Ray Gallop Papers, PC.5353

Abstract

This collection consists of research material compiled by Tex Ray Gallop of Wanchese in support of his work in the fishing industry. Materials consist of articles, research publications, white papers, and statistics related to the fishing, crabbing, and crawfishing industries.

Descriptive Summary

Title
Tex Ray Gallop Papers
Call Number
PC.5353
Creator
Gallop, Tex Ray
Date
1983-2005
Extent
0.400 cubic feet
Language
English
Repository
Outer Banks History Center

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Access Restrictions

Available for research.

Use Restrictions

Copyright is retained by the authors of these materials, or their descendants, as stipulated by the United States copyright law (Title 17 US Code). Individual researchers are responsible for using these materials in conformance with copyright law as well as any donor restrictions accompanying these materials.

Preferred Citation

[identification of item], PC.5353, Tex Ray Gallop Papers, Outer Banks History Center, Manteo, NC, U.S.A.

Collection Overview

This collection consists of research material compiled by Tex Ray Gallop in support of his work in the fishing industry. Materials consist of articles, research publications, white papers, and statistics related to the fishing (gillnetting), crabbing, and crawfishing industries.

Biographical/Historical

Tex Ray Gallop was born around 1960 in Dare County. His parents were Rosalie Austin Gallop and Earl F. Gallop of Wanchese. He had three sisters and two brothers. Tex became a commercial fisherman and married Janet Jordan. He was an early supporter of developing a crawfishing industry in Dare County.

Contents of the Collection

Commercial Fishing, 2004-2005
Box 1
Crabbing [2 folders], 1983-2005
Box 1
Crawfish, 1986-1999
Box 1
Crawfish Shedding [2 folders], 1988-2004
Box 1

Subject Headings

  • Crabbing--North Carolina--Dare County
  • Crayfish culture--North Carolina--Dare County
  • Gillnetting--Law and legislation
  • Shellfish culture--North Carolina--Dare County
  • Shellfish fisheries--North Carolina--Dare County
  • Acquisitions Information

    Donated by Janet Jordan on behalf of Tex Ray Gallop, January 2018.

    Processing Information

    Processed by Samantha Crisp, July 2022.