Abstract
This oral history interview, conducted on February 22, 2003, features Emily Wish and Edward Mendyka, who share their memories of growing up in the Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio. Both discuss their families' immigration to the United States in the early 20th century and the impact of the Great Depression on their lives. They reflect on the strong sense of community, local traditions, and the ethnic diversity that characterized the South Side, where they spent most of their lives. The interview covers various aspects of daily life, including religious practices, holiday celebrations, neighborhood businesses, and social activities. Wish and Mendyka also recall the changes in the neighborhood over the years, including the decline of some areas and the ongoing gentrification efforts.
Interviewee
Wish, Emily (interviewee); Mendyka, Edward (interviewee)
Interviewer
Lipscomb, Garrick E. (interviewer)
Project
Tremont History Project
Date
2-22-2003
Document Type
Oral History
Recommended Citation
"Emily Wish and Edward Mendyka interview, 22 February 2003" (2003). Cleveland Regional Oral History Collection. Interview 223014.
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/crohc000/1322
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