Deborah Elliot reminisces with local history librarian Jessica Robinson about her childhood growing up in University Heights in the post World War II era, attending Laurel School, and her life in California before returning to the Heights.

Harvey Pekar Comic Book Fest Collaborative Oral History Recording

May 15th, 2024 25m 57s

During the 5th annual Harvey Pekar Comic Book Fest, community members and visitors shared their opinions of what makes the Heights so special and unique, along with some of their memories of our community. We encourage all of our listeners to

Peggy Spaeth Talks about Heights Arts

May 15th, 2024

Peggy Spaeth, founding director of Heights Arts, talks about the history of the organization, and also the important role that art plays in the Heights community at large.

Hessler Street Fair Oral History Part 1 An Interview with Spa John

Jul 1st, 2019 11m 46s

Learn about the origins of the Hessler Street Fair as Jessica Robinson, local history librarian for Heights Libraries, interviews the infamous Spa John!

An Oral History of Heights Libraries An Interview with Bill Rubin

Jun 1st, 2019 40m 15s

Long-time Heights Libraries staff member Bill Rubin talks with Jessica Robinson, local history librarian, about his experience working for Heights Libraries. Bill shares some of his favorite memories of the library system, and also talks about

Your History In Your Words

May 1st, 2019 8m 12s

Jessica Robinson, local history librarian for Heights Libraries, introduces the Living in the Heights oral history project, encouraging residents of Cleveland Heights and University Heights to send in their stories so that they can be included

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