Michael A. Stewart
1950 -
Interview Length: 73 minutes
Interview Date: March 24, 2010
Interview Location: Commonwealth Media Services, 333 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA
"I have a blessed life," Michael states, reflecting on living and working in Harrisburg. The Stewarts have a strong family history traced to the 1700s in Virginia - their ancestors migrated to Pennsylvania in the 1890s. A Penn State graduate, he taught school and then became a district justice for ten years. He's a strong advocate of encouraging young people to become involved in politics and is a Dauphin County Democratic committeeman and serves on its Executive and Legislative Boards.
23 Stories (See Ordered Story Set)
- Michael Stewart talks about where he grew up and his family.
- Michael Stewart talks about his mother and father.
- Michael Stewart discusses his heritage.
- Michael Stewart talks about his parents going to Howard and what they did for a living.
- Michael Stewart talks about his background and his ancestors.
- Michael Stewart talks about his heritage and the 60's in Harrisburg.
- Michael Stewart mentions his church.
- Michael Stewart recalls his favorite subjects in school.
- Michael Stewart remembers the late 60's in Harrisburg.
- Michael Stewart talks about going to Penn State.
- Michael Stewart talks about working for the PLCB and experiences in Philadelphia.
- Michael Stewart describes the Paul Robeson Center.
- Michael Stewart talks about education and his wife.
- Michael Stewart talks about being interested in politics, and his family.
- Michael Stewart talks about his political party affiliation.
- Michael Stewart talks about his involvement with local politics.
- Michael Stewart reflects on Harrisburg politics.
- Michael Stewart talks about the 1972 flood and moving around the country.
- Michael Stewart sum sup his life and describes his perspective of Harrisburg.
- Michael Stewart talks about advice he would give to youth in Harrisburg.
- Michael Stewart recalls his different occupations.
- Michael Stewart talks about what life in Harrisburg was like then and now.
- Michael Stewart talks about family and community service.
