Abstract
Ruth Ketteringham, a local historian, discusses her family’s long connection to the area, noting that her father attended Tremont School and West High, graduating in 1896. She reminisces about her grandparents’ residence, which offered a picturesque view of the Cuyahoga Valley, and shares insights into her life, including her work with county archives and interactions with historical figures. Ruth, born in 1906 and aged 96 at the time of the interview, describes the impact of significant events like World War II and urban developments such as the Inner Belt freeway on the community. She provides a detailed account of neighborhood dynamics, the effects of infrastructural changes, and the shifting social landscape over the decades. Her narrative underscores the deep-rooted sense of community and the dramatic transformations that have shaped Tremont.
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Interviewee
Ketteringham, Ruth (interviewee)
Interviewer
Tinsley, Angelo (interviewer)
Project
Tremont History Project
Date
4-1-2003
Document Type
Oral History
Recommended Citation
"Ruth Ketteringham interview, 01 April 2003" (2003). Cleveland Regional Oral History Collection. Interview 223002.
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/crohc000/1334
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