Elder Interview-Althea Al Schuyler
Name/Title
Elder Interview-Althea "Al" SchuylerEntry/Object ID
A.2008.001.372Tags
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Schuyler, Althea “Al” G. (Parker) Born 06/20/1925 Parents: Andrew Parker and Cecilia (Silas) Parker Maternal Grandmother: Mary Johnston Paternal Grandfather: Gary Schaumberg She went to Pine Grove School then went to West De Pere High School for 2 years then quit. Her parents did their shopping in Seymour. Both of her parents spoke the Oneida Language. Althea knows the Oneida language but can’t speak it. Her mother made quilts and her grandmother Johnston made baskets. Althea and Lester moved in with her grandmother Johnston for about 9 years. Her grandmother fell down and broke her hip. Her grandmother was a really sweet lady she always opened her door to anyone who needed to eat or a place to sleep. Althea went to Detroit and worked there. She worked in a dime store for a year then went to Milwaukee and worked in a defense store until after the war. She got married to Lester Schuyler and lived in Milwaukee for a little while. She then moved back to Oneida. Lester worked in De Pere and Al stayed home until both her daughters were able to start high school. She then went back to work in 1972. She retired at the age of 67 and stayed home for 6 months then returned to work again. Al was known for her baking. She was in the tribal government and was treasure for the tribe for 10 years.Recording Type
Audio/VisualCollection
Elder InterviewsCataloged By
Gerzetich, Courtney (Cottrell)Category
Digital Media