In part one of this interview, Dr. Tomases talks about his parents emigrating from Europe and his father's work as a cabinetmaker. In part two, he discusses his experience as a POW during World War II and how it influenced his life.
In this interview, Dr. Tomases discusses the end of World War II, life in Wilmington in the 1930's, and his time as a student at the University of Delaware.
Died July 19, 1992, age 59
President of Econoviews International (Kennett Square)
Graduated in 1953 Pennsylvania State University, masters from University of Wisconsin
Taught economics at UD, Cornell University, Pennsylvania Sates…
Robert Pilnick died May 16, 1985, at the age of 64.
He was a Newark native, and owned Pilnick’s Shoes in city for 45 years. Acquired Carl Cobin Shoes
He was a WWII army veteran, served in North Africa & Italy. Received purple heart after being…
Died October 29, 1989, age 74
Graduated from Wilmington High School
WWII Army veteran
Comptroller at Allied Kid Co., retired 1977
1977 enrolled at UD, earned bachelors and master’s in Art History
Won a 1984 essay competition by Sister Cities of…
Rona G. Finkelstein (1927-2014) was an educator, author, and active community participant. She taught philosophy at Delaware State College and acted as the executive director of Delaware Humanities. In 2002, she published the book Where We Came…