Elder Interview-Dehlia Denny
Name/Title
Elder Interview-Dehlia DennyEntry/Object ID
A.2008.001.114Tags
Needs Accession Sheet, Needs Location, Needs PhotoDescription
Denny, Dehlia/Delia (Elm) Born 06/29/1914 Parents: Mitchell Elm & Mary (Hill) Dehlia lived in Lilly Wisconsin, her father had a logging job there. She went to school in Tomah. She stated when she was 7 years old. In 1934 the school closed with T.B, so Dehlia went to Flandreau for about three months. Dehlia’s mother made the family’s clothes. Dehlia’s first marriage was with a Menominee Indian. She had to children and moved back to Oneida around 1960. She worked as a custodian, and a Foster Grand Parent. Her advice to the youth is, “You are all little ones and soon going to be the teenage year, you’re going to find different ways and your conscience will alone will let you know if you’re in the right or wrong. Listen to your conscience.”Recording Type
Audio/VisualCollection
Elder InterviewsCataloged By
Gerzetich, Courtney (Cottrell)Category
Digital Media