Cumberland County has been the home of thousands of individuals and organizations. Each has contributed to its history in ways both small and large. The Gardner Digital Library collects these stories in the Memory Bank. From Oral Histories of locals experiences in World War II to serving local civic organizations to growing up in Carlisle, Silver Springs Township, the West Shore, or Shippensburg, the Memory Bank is a place where the collected stories of Cumberland County can be shared and engaged with to present a fuller history of the County.
Interview of Shirley Heishman for the Elizabeth V. and George F. Gardner Digital Library. Heishman discusses her life growing up in Bloserville outside of Newville, Pennsylvania including her experiences working on her parents farm to meeting her husband Don Heishman and their many business ventures from hauling milk, water, and whey to building the Heishman Softball Complex.
Interview of Wolfword Herman for the Elizabeth V. and George F. Gardner Digital Library Memory Bank. Herman discusses his family's deep roots in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania as well as growing up in Cumberland County during the Great Depression, his Korean War military experience, and meeting his wife Ruth.
Interview with Phyllis Hershey at her home in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania on July 30, 2002 with Jennifer Elliott as part of the Cumberland County Women During World War Two Oral History Project. Hershey discusses how students would assist the community during black outs and other civil defense drills, working at the Middletown Air Service Depot selling war bonds and collecting health insurance premiums for Blue Cross and later as a teletype operator. Hershey also talks about how German Prisonsers of War would clean the depot each night.
Interview of Faye Hodge at the Black History Festival in Carlisle, Pennsylvania for the Elizabeth V. and George F. Gardner Digital Library Memory Bank. Hodge discusses racism in Carlisle as well as Segregation in schools, restaurants, and churches. Additionally, the sense of community which has been lost over time with the closing of shops and the lack of activity in the downtown due to less people walking. Hodge mentions in her childhood playing softball and attending dances at a community center.
Interview of Shermaine Hodge-Rideout at the Black History Festival in Carlisle, Pennsylvania for the Elizabeth V. and George F. Gardner Digital Library Memory Bank.
Interview of Dr. Holly Hoffman for the Elizabeth V. and George F. Gardner Digital Library Memory Bank. Dr. Hoffman discusses her life growing up as well as her decision to move to Carlisle to take a position at Carlisle Pediatric Associates and the changes to the practice over time. Dr. Hoffman also talks about her work in various Lutheran Ministries in Carlisle, Harrisburg, and Emmitsburg, MD.
Interview of Dennis Hrzic by Christine Musser on March 9, 2015. Hrzic discusses how he came to Silver Springs Townships, how he was inspired by a number of older residents to preserve its history including the Junkin House, and his time as Silver Springs Police Officer.
Interview with Lorraine Humer at her home in Carlisle Pennsylvania on June 7, 2002, with Heather Egan as a part of the Women in Cumberland County During World War II Oral History Project. Humer discusses attending Dickinson College during the war, her experiences in the Cadet Nurse Corps, and her familes experiences during the war including rationing.
Interview of Wanda Hunter for the Elizabeth V. and George F. Gardner Digital Library. Hunter discusses growing up as a Black Woman in Carlisle including the history of the Carlisle School District's segregation and integration policies, and Lincoln Cemetery.
Interview of Sandy Ilgenfritz and Earl Keller for the Elizabeth V. and George F. Gardner Digital Library. Ilgenfritz and Keller discuss growing up in Carlisle, attending local schools, and the how downtown Carlisle was the center of activity.