Elder Interview-Dianne Mendoza
Name/Title
Elder Interview-Dianne MendozaEntry/Object ID
A.2008.001.283Tags
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Mendoza, Dianne Marie (Chevalier) Born 9/23/1929 Parents: Margaret (Smith) and Gorden Chevalier Maternal grandparents: Hulah and Sirena Smith Paternal grandmother: Beatrice Chevalier She worked in the garden. She got Married to Thomas Mendoza. They have 8 children. Her mother went to school in Haskell. She got sent away to St. Joseph Catholic School in Keshena at the age of 6 years old. Then they moved to Chicago. Her mother spoke the Oneida language. They would go cherry picking. She worked for the Chicago Park’s. She uses to go to a Catholic Church. She went to the Oneida Mission School for 1 year. Then she went to Keshena School from 2nd grade to 7th grade. She graduated from High School in Chicago. Her dad worked in Construction and her mother worked in a factory. She remembers the 4th of July picnic. She stayed in school for Christmas. Her advice to the youth is to get a good education.Recording Type
Audio/VisualCollection
Elder InterviewsCataloged By
Gerzetich, Courtney (Cottrell)Category
Digital Media