Gloria Jean Hunker Johnston Interview

Oral History

Lorain Historical Society

Image catalog number: 2024.50.2

Name/Title

Gloria Jean Hunker Johnston Interview

Entry/Object ID

2024.50.1

Scope and Content

Oral History Interview with Gloria Jean Hunker Johnston, from the Lorain High School Class of 1961B. Gloria Jean Johnston, a member of the Lorain High School class of 1960, discussed her life and career. Her family moved to Lorain individually, with her father's family from Tiffin, Ohio, and her mother's from Florence, Ohio. Gloria's father became a police officer in 1942, influencing her upbringing. She pursued a career in social work, working at Johns Hopkins in various roles, including with AIDS patients and cancer survivors. Later, she worked with tribal communities in Wisconsin and Michigan, addressing complex issues like incest and the impact of per capita income. Gloria's experiences highlighted the evolving nature of mental health services and the challenges of working with diverse, underserved populations

Acquisition

Accession

2024.50

Source or Donor

Johnston, Gloria Jean Hunker

Acquisition Method

Donation

Oral History Details

Interviewee

Johnston, Gloria Jean Hunker

Interviewer

Molnar, Margaret

Interview Date

Oct 2, 2024