Elder Interview-Gordon Fabian
A.2008.001.162 PP
Name/Title
Elder Interview-Gordon FabianEntry/Object ID
A.2008.001.162Tags
Missing, Needs Accession Sheet, Needs Location, Needs PhotoDescription
Fabian, Gordon Floyd Born 07/29/1928 in Milwaukee Wisconsin Parents: Emma Vivian (Ninham) and Floyd Henry Fabian Maternal Grandparents: Anderson Ninham and Matilda (Doxtator) Ninham Paternal Grandparents: William Fabian and Rose (Steel) Fabian His mother went to school at an Indian school in Flandreau S.D. His mother family died from T.B. Everyone except for her and her father passed from it. His mother passed away at a young age. She passed away from cancer. His mother’s half-brother came to West Allis and lived with them for a while. In the 20’s Indian people were considered 2nd class people. His mother and father met at a dance. Gordon says his mother brought class into his father’s family. His father inherited a home form a member of his family. So, they cleaned and fixed it up and moved in there. His father use to go out and pick herbs for the Indian doctor that would come to their house. They always had different people come stay at their house. Some would stay for a few days or a few weeks but the people were always welcome. He was 24 in 1950 when he got married. His marriage lasted for 13 years. They had 4 children. In 1966 she left him and got a divorce. She left him with all the children. He remarried in 1967 to a woman named Marjorie Cox. They had four children together.Recording Type
Audio/VisualCollection
Elder InterviewsCataloged By
Gerzetich, Courtney (Cottrell)Category
Digital Media, Military