Elder Interview-Donna Richmond
A.2008.001.364 PP
Name/Title
Elder Interview-Donna RichmondEntry/Object ID
A.2008.001.364Tags
Missing, Needs Accession Sheet, Needs Location, Needs PhotoDescription
Richmond, Donna Marie Born 03/20/1946 in Keshena Wisconsin Parents: Joseph Webster & Alberta Washaky, but adopted by Calvin & Jeanette Richmond When she grew up she was raised in Keshena with her aunt. Her aunt raised her and two other siblings. She went to school in Keshena then went to high school in Shawano. They had no running water or electricity. They had a wood stove for heating the house and cooking. She remembers going with her father to cut wood. She went to church every morning at St. Michael’s in Keshena. When she finished high school she went to Milwaukee to work. She use to babysit for a woman with 5 children. She met her husband in Milwaukee. They have 4 children and 16 great grandchildren. Her husband worked a lot. He passed away in May of 2005. He was retired 1 ½ years before he passed away. Her favorite food that she remembers is chili. She works for the tribe and likes to go to pow-wows, bingo, and school activities for her great-grandchildren.Recording Type
Audio/VisualCollection
Elder InterviewsCataloged By
Gerzetich, Courtney (Cottrell)Category
Digital Media