Elder Interview-Cora John
A.2008.001.213 PP
Name/Title
Elder Interview-Cora JohnEntry/Object ID
A.2008.001.213Tags
Missing, Needs Accession Sheet, Needs Location, Needs PhotoDescription
John, Cora Dell Born 02/17/1940 in Seymour Wisconsin Parents: Nellie (Skenandore) John and Lomas R. John Paternal grandparents: Peter John and Elizabeth (Denny) John Maternal grandparents: Dixon Skenandore and Jane (Hayes) Skenandore Her grandfather taught his wife Jane to speak Oneida. Her sister Clara was in the service and her brother Ernest was in the Military. Everyone except Tom served in the Military. Her father spoke Oneida fluently. They had electricity and running water. Her mother made baskets and homemade corn bread. Her father went to a boarding school in Gresham Wisconsin. Her dad would sing songs in the Oneida language. Her family was never involved with politics. Rosa Minoka Hill was their family doctor. She went all 8 grades at Line Grove School. Her father went to Canada to sing Oneida Hymns. He passes away at age 87. Cora graduated in 1968 then joined the military for 8 years. Then she retired in May 1982.Recording Type
Audio/VisualCollection
Elder InterviewsCataloged By
Gerzetich, Courtney (Cottrell)Category
Digital Media, Military