Abstract

This oral history interview with Vic Hanchuk covers his memories of growing up in the Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland from the 1930s to the 1950s. Hanchuk provides detailed recollections of his family’s immigrant background, the ethnic diversity of the community, and the challenges of life in a blue-collar, working-class environment. He discusses the impact of the steel mills, the presence of organized crime, and the vibrant social fabric characterized by family values, local traditions, and communal activities.

Interviewee

Hanchuck, Vic (interviewee)

Interviewer

Pangburn, Kelly (interviewer)

Project

Tremont History Project

Date

4-4-2003

Document Type

Oral History

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