Oral History Interviews

Please enjoy these interviews with significant figures who have all contributed greatly to the work of the Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library.

Rachel Wayne Nelson

Former library director, deputy director, adult services coordinator, librarian at the University Heights branch, and assistant librarian at Coventry (which was the Main location at that time), employed by the library from 1954 through 1988.

Jo Ann Vicarel

Branch manager for Noble Library, employed by the library from 4/24/1980 through 12/31/2010.

Stephen Wood

Former library director, deputy director, and adult services coordinator, employed by the library from 10/17/1977 through 8/29/2008.

Susan Black & Maureen Weisblatt

Former youth services department supervisor and children’s librarian at the University Heights branch, employed by the library from 10/31/1978 through 7/31/2012 and Branch manager for University Heights, employed by the library from 8/17/1978 through 9/30/2008.