Robert Brooks Interview, 13 August 2013
Abstract
Robert Brooks, a resident at Judson Place, gives a detailed description of his early life. He discribes his various homes and the neighborhoods they were located in. He also remembers nuanced details about the schools he went to A.J. Rickoff and Hazeldell. He recalls his time in college and what he did after college. Then after working for Cleveland Public Schools for many years, he retired and gained all kinds of freedom and volunteer opportunities. He concludes by talking about the various jewels that Cleveland has to offer.
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Judson Oral History Project
These interviews with residents of the Judson Park retirement community focus on personal recollections of the city's history and development. Interviews were conducted with the support of the Unger Family Foundation and the Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University and were carried out by staff at Judson, alongside a team of researchers and students from Cleveland State.