Thorpe, Jim

Paul A. Bloser

Picture of a large framed Paul Bloser oil on canvas of the Carlisle Public Square ca 1840, done in 1934, part of the Hotel Argonne series. Signed and dated in the lower right corner.

Paul A. Bloser is thought to have been born in Bloserville, Frankford Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania in 1891. He died in 1971, aged 80 years, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and was buried, in Collingswood, New Jersey.

Richard I. Gobin

Image of Richard Gobin during Interview

Interview of Richard I. Gobin by Blair Williams on August 11, 2015. The interview focuses on Gobin's early life growing up in Cumberland County as well as his studies to become a pharmacist and eventually taking over three pharmacies in Cumberland County. Gobin also recounts stories told to him about Jim Thorpe and other individuals who have made an impact on the County.

Charles H. Kruger

Image of Charles H. Kruger during Interview

Interview of Charles H. Kruger of Carlisle, Pennsylvania by Susan Meehan on January 27, 2016. The interview focuses on Kruger's family and early life, the Kruger Dairy and milk delivery, and Kruger's school experiences from elementary school to the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences.

Cassie Line

Screenshot from Cassie Line's Interview

Interview of Cassie Line for the Elizabeth V. and George F. Gardner Digital Library. Line discusses her early life growing up at Greystone and Pomfret Street as well as the many friends and family she has known including stories of her husband Jim Line.

Fred Wardecker

Interview of Fred Wardecker for the Elizabeth V. and George F. Gardner Digital Library. Wardecker discusses the Wardecker/Blumenthal Clothing Store in Carlisle, Pennsylvania along with the history of downtown Carlisle, the Carlisle Indian School, and many other stories.

George and Tim Yuda

George and Tim Yuda

Interview of George and Tim Yuda for the Elizabeth V. and George F. Gardner Digital Library Memory Bank. Both discuss Montreville Yuda and his connections with the Carlisle Indian School as well as alumni including Fred Cardin, Gus Welch, and Jim Thorpe.