Elder Interview-Cynthia Thompson
A.2008.001.463 PP
Name/Title
Elder Interview-Cynthia ThompsonEntry/Object ID
A.2008.001.463Tags
Missing, Needs Accession Sheet, Needs Location, Needs PhotoDescription
Thompson, Cynthia Marie (John) Born 12-21/1931 in Menasha Wisconsin Parents: Anderson John and Minnie (Skenandore) John Maternal grandfather: David Skenandore She went to school at Pine Grove then went to school at East Green Bay. She didn’t know her grandparents on her father’s side and she lived with her grandparent on her mother’s side. Her mother passed away when she was 3 years old. Cynthia graduated high school from Haskell and then went to school for office work. She came back and got married. She married Irvin Thompson. They have 7 children, 15 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. She has noticed all the changes that has been going on. Her father use to speak the language. Her husband also speaks the Oneida language. Cynthia does a lot of sewing and golfing. When Cynthia’s children were grown and in school she went to search for a job. She uses the Health Center and gets her medication from there. She use to work for the tribe in education. She also worked for Jim Martin doing office work, and then she retired. She now sits at home all the time. She remembers hearing about the New York claim and the 52 cent check.Recording Type
Audio/VisualCollection
Elder InterviewsCataloged By
Gerzetich, Courtney (Cottrell)Category
Digital Media