Elder Interview-Emerson Reed
Name/Title
Elder Interview-Emerson ReedEntry/Object ID
A.2008.001.358Tags
Needs Accession Sheet, Needs Location, Needs PhotoDescription
Reed, Emerson Keith Born 03/13/1934 in Madison, WI Parents: Christine Katherine (Wheelock) and Vincent Edward Reed Paternal grandparents: Lucy (Jordan) and Vincent Reed Maternal grandparent: Helen (Wheelock) His grandfather lived on Salt Pork Ave. He did a lot of gardening. When he was born, his grandfather was already old. He does not know if his grandfather went to school. His grandfather did not speak the Oneida language his grandmother on his mother side lived by Chicago Corners. His grandmother did not work; she raised him until she passed away. He as 8 years old. Then he went back home to his parents. When someone got sick, his grandmother used to give them some kind of home remedy. If they were to sick, she would take them to Doctor Hill. The did not have any kind of transportation, they would ask their neighbor, because they had a car. His grandmother did a lot of Canning. They did mot have running water or electricity. He and his dad used to go fishing. He started going to school at the Oneida Mission and then Chicago Corners, then Catholic school and then back to the Oneida Mission. He went as far as the 5th grade. His father worked at the docks unloading logs. He worked there until he passed away. His mother did house cleaning, and taking care of her family and house work. His parents did not know how to make corn bread or corn soup. They belong to the Holy Apostle. They did their shopping in Green Bay and Oneida Stores. His chores were to chop wood for the heat and cooking. He worked an Oneida Gulf Club, he was a caddy there and he used to go pick cherries and apples. He was 18 years old when he joins the Navy in 1952 to 1955. Then he came home went to work at the docks as a Stevedore. Then he went to Shouter Lumber Company. He stays with them for about 23 years. Then he did construction work until he got hurt. He got married to Rachael Doxtator in 1960. they had 6 children 6 grandchildren. On Christmas, it was the same thing ever year. He retired in 1992. His advice to the youth is to stay in school.Recording Type
Audio/VisualCollection
Elder InterviewsCataloged By
Gerzetich, Courtney (Cottrell)Category
Digital Media, Military