Name/Title
Pat Dale Mitchell, interviewEntry/Object ID
2024.68.1Scope and Content
Oral History interview with Pat Dale Mitchell.
Pat Dale Mitchell and Margaret Molnar, both from the Lorain High School Class of 1961, discussed their childhoods, education, and experiences. Pat was born in Morgantown, West Virginia, in February 1944, and moved to Lorain in 1953. She recalled her grandfather's coal mining background and her early schooling. Pat transitioned to nursing, working at St. Joseph's and Community Hospitals for over 40 years. She highlighted the changes in healthcare, the impact of unions, and her retirement at 62. David, Pat's son, shared his career in transportation and animal health distribution. The conversation also touched on the evolution of Lorain and the importance of family and community. Margaret Molnar discusses the challenges of storing and accessing digital content, mentioning her issues with iCloud storage and the process of obtaining copies via flash drives. She notes that while Kaitlyn has started editing and processing some interviews, they are not yet publicly available. Margaret also shares updates about classmates, such as Myra's exercise routine and a picture of Mary Jo Bucha on a tricycle. The conversation ends with Margaret acknowledging her battery-related technical issues and expressing satisfaction with the meeting despite some interruptions and overlaps in conversation.Collection
Lorain High School Class of 1961 A&B Story ProjectAcquisition
Accession
2024.68Source or Donor
Mitchell, Pat DaleAcquisition Method
Collected by StaffOral History Details
Interviewee
Mitchell, Pat DaleInterviewer
Molnar, MargaretInterview Date
Nov 4, 2024