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 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.
“Introduction of Gas!” proclaimed the Carlisle Herald in its June 4, 1856, edition, while a headline in the June 5, 1856, edition of the American Volunteer reported: