Elder Interview-Earl Baird
Name/Title
Elder Interview-Earl BairdEntry/Object ID
A.2008.001.008Tags
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Baird, Earl C. Born 7/10/1918 Parents: Tillie Baird (Metoxen) and Chauncey Baird When Earl was younger he uses to serve as a Alter Boy at the Holy Apostles Church He was also Alter Boy at Blessed Sacrament Church in Green Bay. Use to play Baseball behind the Church. Bishops Day was a Special Day; kids would get Confirmed that day and a big meal at the Parish Hall afterwards. Christmas Day was special; Father would go out and get a tree. Use to go out Hoyoning. Mother and Father spoke Oneida, but never taught my sisters or me how to speak the language. Square Dances and dancing at home, lots of Fiddlers that played and lots of jiggers too. Big Bill Cornelius and his brother Aaron use to jig. Worked in Milwaukee and in Detroit after he finished school Served in the Service, right after Pearl Harbor. Advice to Young people don’t drink too much. Stay in school, and get you’re Schooling.Recording Type
Audio/VisualCollection
Elder InterviewsCataloged By
Gerzetich, Courtney (Cottrell)Category
Digital Media, Military