Elder Interview-David Joker Moore
Name/Title
Elder Interview-David "Joker" MooreEntry/Object ID
A.2008.001.304Tags
Needs Accession Sheet, Needs Location, Needs PhotoDescription
Moore, David “Joker” C. Born 05/05/1918 Parents: Edgar and Minnie (Metoxen) Moore His grandparent’s on his Mother side that he can remember is his grandfather Thomas Doxtator. He does not remember his grandparents on his father side. His mother went to the Methodist Church. Then she switches to the Episcopal Church. His mother never worked out of the home. She stays at home taking care of her family. They did not have electricity or running water. He went to school at the Lutheran School and at Catholic School in Oneida. He went as far as 4th grade there. Then he went to CC Camp in 1936. He finish 8th grade at night school. He went in the service 1941. He came home from the service in 1945. Then he went to work at the U. S. Paper Mill in De Pere, for a 1 year. Then got married. Then he went to work at Bay Side Plant. He worked there for 6 years. Then he moved to Milwaukee and got a job an Allis Chalmers, and was there for 2 years. He moved back to Oneida, went back to work for a Construction Company. He uses to go fishing and deer hunting. His advice to the youth is to stay in school get a good education.Recording Type
Audio/VisualCollection
Elder InterviewsCataloged By
Gerzetich, Courtney (Cottrell)Category
Digital Media, Military