Elder Interview-Geraldine Smith
A.2008.001.437 PP
Name/Title
Elder Interview-Geraldine SmithEntry/Object ID
A.2008.001.437Tags
Missing, Needs Accession Sheet, Needs Location, Needs PhotoDescription
Smith, Geraldine Moira (Johns) Born 10/13/1923 in Seymour, Wisconsin Parents: Lawrence Johns and Lillian (Elm) Johns Paternal grandmother: Louise Hill Maternal grandfather: Mitchell Elm Her grandmother raised and spoiled her and her cousin. Her grandmother spoke Oneida. Geraldine understands it but does not speak it. She worked in different places. She met her husband Louis Smith. On August 26, 1944 she got married. They had 5 children. There now are 11 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. She traveled on the Northwestern train a lot. She also stayed at home with the children until her husband passed away in 1941. She found a job with Electric Systems and worked there until she retired in July 1986. She belongs to a Senior League with church, in West Alas. She receives per capita and saves it for house taxes. For doctor appointments she uses the Health Center.Recording Type
Audio/VisualCollection
Elder InterviewsCataloged By
Gerzetich, Courtney (Cottrell)Category
Digital Media