Name/Title
Elder Interview-Gary ThomasEntry/Object ID
A.2008.001.460Tags
Missing, Needs Accession Sheet, Needs Location, Needs PhotoDescription
Thomas, Gary Edward
Born 07/13/1940 in Tomah, Wisconsin
Parents: Rosetta (Coulon) Thomas and Van Roy Leslie Thomas
Maternal Grandparents: Sherman Coulon and Abigail (King) Coulon
Paternal Grandparents: Lillian Thomas and Lesley Thomas
He doesn’t remember anything about his grandmother on his mother’s side or much of his grandparents on his father’s side. His father went to school until 7th grand and he doesn’t know much about his mother’s schooling. His family had a very good size garden with corn, beans, strawberries, and raspberries. His father was in the service from 1941-1945. He was in World War II. Gary’s favorite food that his mother made was her roast beef dinners. He has 5 children and 17 grandchildren.Recording Type
Audio/VisualCollection
Elder InterviewsCataloged By
Gerzetich, Courtney (Cottrell)Track Details
Date Recorded
Apr 25, 2005Track Length
0:40:05Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Elder Interview NumberOther Number
MDV 128, Y07-18Create Date
July 22, 2025Update Date
July 22, 2025