Elder Interview-Caroline Smith
A.2008.001.432 PP
Name/Title
Elder Interview-Caroline SmithEntry/Object ID
A.2008.001.432Tags
Missing, Needs Accession Sheet, Needs Location, Needs PhotoDescription
Smith, Caroline Marie (Skenandore) Born 11/20/1941 Parents: Walter Dixon and Virginia Leona (Swamp) Skenandore Paternal grandparents: Dixon and Jane Skenandore She went to school at Chicago Corners, Seymour grade school and Seymour High school. Her first husband was Rodger Rustic, they have 3 children she got divorce from him. Later on she got remarried to Irwin Smith. Her grandparents and her parents spoke the Oneida Language. She didn’t know where her grandparents went to school. They’re member of the Methodist Church. Her chores were to help with the house work and help in the garden. They didn’t have electricity or running water. They never had Christmas, but they went hoyoning on New Years day. After high school she went to beautician school for 9 months she got her license. Then she got a job at a beauty shop in Appleton for about 8 years. And she worked in a restaurant for awhile. She lived in Appleton for about 20 years before she moved back to Oneida. They sold their house in Appleton, and rented an apartment. She got a job at Anne John Nursing Home she worked there for 20 years. She had 2 step grandchildren and 1 step great grand children. Her advice to the youth is to stay in school and get a good education.Recording Type
Audio/VisualCollection
Elder InterviewsCataloged By
Gerzetich, Courtney (Cottrell)Category
Digital Media