Posted on August 12, 2025

Book entitled “The Trunk” by Tom Schalata | Polish American Connection

Book entitled “The Trunk” by Tom Schalata | Polish American Connection

In this 2022 conversation, author Tom Schalata talks about his book, “The Trunk,” about is grandparents journey from Poland to America in the early 20th Century. With host Tom Gajewski.

Originally aired on BCTV: 8/12/25
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This program was produced at the BCTV studio in beautiful downtown Reading, PA. If you’re a member of the Berks County community and are interested in producing or submitting a program for air on BCTV, visit https://www.bctv.org/about-us/propose-a-program/.

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From the program: Polish American Connection

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