The Life & Times of Ralph J. Perk

Irene M. Morrow, Ralph J. Perk Jr., & Henry A. Watroba

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Irene M. Morrow was a close personal friend and political advisor to the mayor. She served the Perk Administration first as an Administrative Assistant in the city's Human Resources and Economic Development department and then as the Personnel Administrator and Secretary of the Cleveland Civil Service Commission.

Ralph J. Perk Jr.,is the mayor's second oldest child and Cleveland Municipal Court judge.

Henry A. Watroba was a friend and neighbor of the mayor. Mr. Watroba campaigned for Perk twice: first when he ran for Cleveland City Council and later for Cuyahoga County Auditor.

  • Interviewer: Richard Klein, Ph.D.
  • Date: April 8, 2011
  • Program Length: 52:18

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