Abstract

Michael Fedak, a longtime resident of Tremont, Ohio, was born in 1914 and lived in the neighborhood through much of the 20th century. Fedak discusses his family's immigration from Ukraine, his education, and his career in the steel industry and aircraft manufacturing. He reflects on changes in Tremont's demographics, the impact of urban development, and shifts in the community’s ethnic composition over time. Additionally, he shares his experiences working on aircraft production during World War II and his observations of neighborhood transformation. The interview provides details about the social and economic history of Tremont, as well as the lived experiences of an immigrant family in Cleveland.

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Interviewee

Fedak, Michael (interviewee)

Project

Tremont History Project

Date

2003

Document Type

Oral History

Duration

33 minutes

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