Elder Interview-Geraldine Bopray

Audio Recording

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Oneida Nation Museum

A.2008.001.029 PP

A.2008.001.029 PP

Name/Title

Elder Interview-Geraldine Bopray

Entry/Object ID

A.2008.001.029

Tags

Missing, Needs Accession Sheet, Needs Location, Needs Photo

Description

Bopray, Geraldine Eleanor (Vieau) Born 08/02/1943 Parents: Winona Violet (Jourdan) Vieau and Orlando Earl Vieau Maternal Grandparents: Ben Jourdan and Amelia Wheelock Jourdan Paternal Grandmother: Catherine Lynch Her father’s father had passed away so she didn’t get to meet him. She remembers her Grandpa Jourdan. He was a very nice guy he never let anyone go without a place to stay or something to eat. She went to school at Norwood School, Franklin Jr. High, and then Green Bay West. She got married in August of 1961 to David Bopray. They have 2 children and 3 grandchildren. She has a business degree. She also remembers the Parish Hall at Halloween time. Her grandmother use peel and apple out breaking the peel. She works for the tribe at the smoke shop in retail. She would love to see more communication between the employees and customers. She thinks she belongs to the turtle clan. She heard about the New York Claim but hasn’t seen anything yet. She met Lois and thanks her for making Jerry feel welcome.

Recording Type

Audio/Visual

Collection

Elder Interviews

Cataloged By

Gerzetich, Courtney (Cottrell)

Category

Digital Media

Track Details

Date Recorded

Feb 28, 2005

Track Length

1:00:00

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Elder Interview Number

Other Number

BC05-13, MDV 95, Y06-3

General Notes

Note Type

Cataloging Note

Note

Youtube video is twice as long as listed on excel sheet and the name doesn't match exactly.

Create Date

June 24, 2025

Update Date

June 25, 2025