Name/Title
Judy Mihal Conkel, interviewEntry/Object ID
2024.70.1aScope and Content
Judy Mihal Johnson Adcock Conkel Oral History Interview
Margaret Molnar interviews Judy Mihal Conkel, a member of the Lorain High Class of 1961b, at the Lorain Historical Society. Judy, raised Hungarian but of Italian descent, discusses her adoption, her parents' Hungarian heritage, and her father's death in 1959. She recounts her education, including her dislike for a physics class and her enjoyment of writing. Judy shares her experiences working at the Norwalk Reflector and her metaphysical bookstore, Jupiter Store. She also talks about her family, including her six children and numerous grandchildren, and her beliefs in astrology and numerology. In the conversation, Judy expresses a preference for the 1800s, citing a desire to ride a horse and a lack of interest in futuristic technologies. They also express a belief in alien life. The discussion shifts to political views, with Judy criticizing the current state of morals and suggesting that the 2024 election was marred by deceit, attributing this to astrological alignments. Margaret Molnar reflects on the diversity and critical thinking of their classmates from Lorain, expressing gratitude for their contributions and the importance of family. They also reminisce about specific classmates and their lives post-graduation.Collection
Lorain High School Class of 1961 A&B Story ProjectAcquisition
Accession
2024.70Source or Donor
Conkel, Judy Mihal Johnson AdcockAcquisition Method
Collected by StaffOral History Details
Interviewee
Conkel, Judy Mihal Johnson AdcockInterviewer
Molnar, MargaretInterview Date
Nov 26, 2024Oral History Notes
Audio recording only.Archive Items Details
Date(s) of Creation
Nov 26, 2024