Abstract
This oral history interview with Mollie Alstott provides a detailed account of her childhood and early adulthood experiences in the Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland. Alstott discusses the close-knit and diverse community in which she grew up, highlighting the various nationalities that coexisted and the importance of church and social activities in her life. She reflects on the impact of the Great Depression on her family and community, noting how her father's confectionery store played a role in supporting others during difficult times. The interview also covers her education at Lincoln High School, her experiences during World War II, and her memories of dating, shopping, and leisure activities in Tremont.
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Interviewee
Alstott, Mollie (interviewee)
Interviewer
Sycz, Duane (interviewer)
Project
Tremont History Project
Date
10-30-2003
Document Type
Oral History
Recommended Citation
"Mollie Alstott interview, 30 October 2003" (2003). Cleveland Regional Oral History Collection. Interview 223039.
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/crohc000/1297
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