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JHSD_Audio_Recordings_0112_a.mp3
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.

JHSD_Audio_Recordings_0118_a.mp3
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.

JHSD_Audio_Recordings_87_a.mp3

JHSD Remembering DE Jewish Vets 11-12-23_1.mp4
video recording of a live presentation

Richard "Dick" Shapiro

Marcy and Richard Margolin.m4a
Oral History interview conducted by students from the University of Delaware, 2019

JHSD_Audio_Recordings_0056_a.mp3
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…

JHSD_Audio_Recordings_0026_a.mp3
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…

JHSD_Audio_Recordings_0031_a.mp3
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…

Dana and Roger Levy 1.wav
Oral History interview conducted by students from the University of Delaware, 2019

JHSD_Audio_Recordings_0124_a.mp3
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…
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