Upper Merion Township Remember When
Upper Merion Township Remember When
Upper Merion Township
UMGA-TV and the King of Prussia Historical Society present Remember When as an oral history project of life and community in Upper Merion Township. In their own words, the people who lived the history of Upper Merion Township to tell us about that history.
Henry Backe
In this edition, Carl Schultheis sits down with Henry Backe.  Henry talks about getting block ice for refrigeration, coal to heat the house, and using food and gas stamps for rationing during World War 2.  Please, sit back and listen to Henry Remember When.
Mar 26, 2021
54 min
Kaye Stalker
In this edition, Ed Higgins sits down with Kaye Stalker.  Kaye talks about her time in Upper Merion.  Raising kids and volunteering for local organizations such as Meals on Wheels and the Upper Merion Woman’s Club.  Please, sit back and listen to Kaye Remember When.
Mar 12, 2021
33 min
Dave & Mary Vannicelli
Recorded 11/17/05 In this edition, host Carl Schultheis sits down with Dave and Mary Vannicelli.  Dave and Mary talk about their time in Upper Merion Township.  Working with the King of Prussia Indians youth football.   Please, sit back and listen to Dave and Mary Remember When.
Feb 26, 2021
56 min
Margaret Barrow
Recorded 1/30/06 In this edition, host Carl Schultheis sits down with Margaret Barrow.  Margaret talks about what it was like growing up on a farm.  Living in a Farmhouse without electricity.   Please, sit back and listen to Margaret Remember When.
Feb 12, 2021
58 min
Jo Rose Clifton
Recorded 05/26/05  In this edition, host Carl Schultheis sits down with Jo Rose Clifton.  Joe Rose talks about moving to Upper Merion with her husband Bob Clifton.   Working the election poles for 30 plus years.  And how the circus came to town setting up where the Plaza is now. Please, sit back and listen to Jo Rose Remember When.
Jan 29, 2021
53 min
Hunter R. Robinson
Hunter R. Robinson  (Recorded 07/21/03) In this edition, host Ed Higgins sits down with Hunter R. Robinson.  Hunter tells about his moving to the township in 1965 to work for General Electric.  Hunter goes on to become Township Supervisor.  Is instrumental in Hiring Ron Wagaman, former Township manager.  He also helps form the Transportation Management Authority in Upper Merion, as well as the Chamber of Commerce, and the Optimist Club. Please, sit back and listen to Hunter Remember When.
Jan 1, 2021
57 min
James Meneses
James Meneses   (Recorded 11/18/04) In this edition, host Eileen Rodrique sits down with James Meneses. James talks about the war, going to college, and becoming a lawyer in Upper Merion. Working with the supervisors in Stewart Fund Hall, and volunteering with the Kiwanis. Please, sit back and listen to Jack Remember When.
Dec 18, 2020
49 min
Art Scott
Art Scott  (Recorded 01/20/05) In this edition, host Carl Schultheis sits down with Art Scott.  Art talks about what it was like Growing up on a farm in Upper Merion.  Art discusses what it was like to be an African American man  Please, sit back and listen to Art Remember When.
Dec 4, 2020
52 min
Harry Levering and Emma L Carson
Harry Levering and Emma L Carson (Recorded 02/25/05) In this edition, host Carl Schultheis sits down with Harry Levering and Emma L Carson.  Harry and Emma talk about what it was like growing up in Upper Merion Township. Please, sit back and listen to Harry and Emma Remember When.
Nov 20, 2020
53 min
Dominick D. Pasquale and Jack Brennan
Dominick D. Pasquale and Jack Brennan (Recorded 2003) In this edition, host Carl Schultheis sits down with Dominick Pasquale and Jack Brennan.  Dominick tells about being a resident in King of Prussia since the early 1940s and his career as a real estate developer.  Please, sit back and listen as Dominick and Jack Remember When.
Nov 6, 2020
59 min
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