Elder Interview-Alpheus Al Christjohn
A.2008.001.040 PP
Name/Title
Elder Interview-Alpheus "Al" ChristjohnEntry/Object ID
A.2008.001.040Tags
Missing, Needs Accession Sheet, Needs Location, Needs PhotoDescription
Christjohn, Alpheus "Al" Edward Born 09/27/1938 Parents: Alpheus Christjohn and Minnie (Elm) Christjohn Maternal Grandparent: Mitchell Elm Paternal Grandparents: David Christjohn and Louisy Christjohn He doesn’t know much about his grandparents on both sides. His parents spoke the Oneida language very fluently. His father went to either 5th or 6th grade in Carlisle. His father was into construction/ His father was also a constable for Hobart for a few years. His parents talked about the New York claim and when they’d possibly get it. His mother went to school until the 8th grade in Flandreau. They use to go pick cherries in the summer time. His parents did all their shopping at Morgan’s and Schroder’s Market. He remembers a medicine man use to come to their house when any one got really sick. He graduated from East High School in 1957. He use to work at Laran’s Canning Company. He then went to Milwaukee and got a job there at American Motors for 10 years. He drove a cab for 10 years then got a job at Oneida Casino driving the shuttle bus for 10 years. He still works there. He can understand and speak the Oneida language. He enjoys hunting but not fishing he says fishing is boring.Recording Type
Audio/VisualCollection
Elder InterviewsCataloged By
Gerzetich, Courtney (Cottrell)Category
Digital Media