Topics
- Building Ties: Car Shows & Downtown
- Changes In The Urban Landscape
- Female Entrepreneurship: The Pressure to Perform
- The Geography of Class
- The History of the Carlisle Fire Department
- How America’s Truck Industry Hurts and Helps Carlisle
- Carlisle Lodging Then and Now
- Non-profits in Carlisle
- Reclaiming African American History
- Where Did All The Greeks Go?
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Chuck Chronister
Chuck Chronister: interviewed by Jamie Herrick After reading the interview I had many criticisms for Jamie. While his interview did seem to run smoothly, Jamie’s broad questions allowed Chuck to ramble too much rather than focus on a specific subject. … Continue reading
After my first interview with Athen Mizias:
I used what I had learned from the Rogers interviews to make my first interview as perfect as possible. Firstly, I found that rather than jumping into the interview it was more comfortable to start off with a casual conversation, … Continue reading
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Why Carlisle Doesn’t Have a Train Station
Today I interviewed Jeff Woods. He had great information regarding modern Carlisle as well as Carlisle’s history and business in downtown Carlisle. I found his understanding of the disappearance of Carlisle’s train station particularly interesting. According to Jeff Woods, owner of the Whistlestop … Continue reading
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Working Carlisle Interviews
On April 9, 1999, Kyle Beeton interviewed Joe Thomas, a livestock buyer. Reading the interview, I noticed that Mr. Beeton seemed to have an ides of the types of questions he was going to ask Mr. Thomas, just by the … Continue reading
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Oral History
As part of an oral history project, Stephen Lyons interviewed John Peters in 1999. Right off the bat they realized that they were brothers of the same fraternity, Kappa Sigma, which may have created a more significant bond, ultimately leading to … Continue reading
Carlisle’s Oldest Italian Eatery
The current owner of George’s Sub Shop, Pete Mesitoris, located on High Street, is the son of the orginal owner, George. During the Interview, much to my suprise, Pete noted that Wal-Mart was a welcomed addition to the Carlisle community. He … Continue reading
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Carlisle Hosts Multiple 5k Running Events
The 2007 Chip Miller Charitable Foundation 1st Annual 5k Run/Walk was was held on October 20, at the Carlisle Fairgrounds. The event was held to raise awareness for amyloidosis. The event was a success and looks to attract the attention … Continue reading
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Matty’s Kitchen A Success in Downtown
In a downtown suffering due to the oncoming pressures of “big box” stores, Carlisle relies heavily on successful businesses. As one enters Matty’s Kitchen, a comfortable atmosphere for eating lunch is immediately felt. Light music, a personal welcoming from the … Continue reading
Tensions
When I was researching potential topic ideas, I ventured into Carlisle with another classmate. For the most part, we were well received by the community. However, we encountered a facetious Carlisle inhabitant. Upon arrival, we were mocked for being Dickinson … Continue reading
Ethics
The aim of the interview is to procure information from the interviewee, that best suits the project’s aim. The comfort level of both parties has a strong influence upon the comfort and ethical “line.” At what point has the interviewer … Continue reading