Wayne Smith, Interview

Image file 2025.44.2

Image file 2025.44.2

Name/Title

Wayne Smith, Interview

Entry/Object ID

2025.44.1

Scope and Content

Oral history interview with C. Wayne Smith, graduate of the Lorain High School Class of 1961. C. Wayne Smith, born in 1943 in Alabama, shared his life journey from his early years in Alabama and Idaho to his move to Lorraine, Ohio, where he attended Lorraine High School. He discussed his career in aviation, starting as a spray painter at Ford and later working for Northwest Airlines and Ground Services Inc., where he met notable figures like Prince Charles and Mick Jagger. Smith also owned an antique store in Pennsylvania and currently resides in Tampa, Florida. He reflected on his family history, high school experiences, and the impact of his diverse background on his career and personal life.

Collection

Lorain High School Class of 1961 A&B Story Project

Acquisition

Accession

2025.44

Source or Donor

Smith, C. Wayne

Acquisition Method

Donation

Oral History Details

Interviewee

Smith, C. Wayne

Interviewer

Molnar, Margaret

Interview Date

Jul 14, 2025