Interview of Steve Mellen for the Elizabeth V. and George F. Gardner Digital Library Memory Bank. Mellen discusses growing up in Carlisle, PA and his involvement in with St. Patrick Catholic Church. Mellen eventually became the head of Facilities at St. Patrick-a role he held for over 30 years.
Interview of Terry Nickey for the Elizabeth V. and George F. Gardner Digital Library Memory Bank. Nickey discusses his life growing up in Cumberland County including his families long connection with the County and how he came to join the Catholic Church. He also delves into the history of St. Patrick Church in Carlisle, PA.
Interview of Madeline Lyons for the Elizabeth V. and George F. Gardner Digital Library Memory Bank. Lyons discusses the role St. Patrick Catholic Church in Carlisle, PA played in her life as well as her work as a nurse and her involvement in a number of local community organizations.
Many doctors worked in multiple towns and villages during their early careers before finding enough work to settle in one location. It was the same with Dr. Frederick Hartzell. He served the village of Churchtown from 1875 until his death in 1894.
Interview of Claire M. Brehm for the Elizabeth V. and George F. Gardner Digital Library Memory Bank. Brehm discusses her connection with St. Patrick Church in Carlisle, PA and how her Catholic Faith has guided her over the course of her life.
Interview of Jack Griffith for the Elizabeth V. and George F. Gardner Digital Library Memory Bank. Griffith discusses growing up in Carlisle, PA attending St. Patrick's Church and School and the role of the Catholic Church on his life.
Lee and Connie Goodman interview for the Elizabeth V. and George F. Gardner Digital Library Memory Bank. The Goodmans discuss the role their Catholic Faith has played in their lives as well as the specific influence of St. Patricks Church in Carlisle, PA.
It was bitter cold on the evening of January 20, 1879. Farmer George McKeehan and his elderly sisters were sitting in the kitchen keeping warm when four masked men wielding clubs burst into the house and threatened to harm them if they made any noise.
To-Night! To-Night!
“The Ford Brothers, exterminators of Jesse James, the noted outlaw chief and his band of desperadoes, are with the Ramblers’ Comedy company. The manager says that nothing will be done to offend the most fastidious.”
Interview of Ellie Sweet for the Elizabeth V. and George F. Gardner Digital Library Memory Bank. Sweet talks about her life and the influence of St. Patricks Church.