Name/Title
Rick Sobel, interviewEntry/Object ID
2024.69.1Scope and Content
Oral history interview with Rick Sobel.
Richard Sobel, a classmate from Lorain High School, 1961b, shared his life journey from Lorain, Ohio, to Vancouver Island, British Columbia. He discussed his family's move to Lorain in the early 1930s, his early life, and his experiences growing up in a diverse neighborhood. Richard recounted his academic struggles, including a learning disability, and his eventful journey to Europe with his cousin, where they worked at international agricultural fairs. He detailed his career in the marine industry, including building boats and working for the Canadian Coast Guard. Richard reflected on his life's themes, including his love for the ocean and the people he met along the way.Collection
Lorain High School Class of 1961 A&B Story ProjectAcquisition
Accession
2024.69Source or Donor
Sobel, RichardAcquisition Method
Collected by StaffOral History Details
Interviewee
Sobel, RichardInterviewer
Molnar, MargaretInterview Date
Nov 12, 2024