Elder Interview-Ira Cornelius
A.2008.001.073 PP
Name/Title
Elder Interview-Ira CorneliusEntry/Object ID
A.2008.001.073Tags
Missing, Needs Accession Sheet, Needs Location, Needs PhotoDescription
Cornelius, Ira Pierson Born 9/1/40 Parents: Lydia (Summers) Cornelius and Raymond Cornelius Paternal Grandparents: Ira Cornelius and Nancy (Doxtator) Cornelius Maternal Grandparents: Elizabeth (Wheelock) Summers and Taylor Summers His grandma Summers spoke the Oneida language. His grandpa Summers left and went back to Canada. The boys would go out to work and bring their money home. The family would all live off that money. His father had an 8th grade education. He worked in the founders a lot and passed away in his early 60’s. He was a drinker until he joined the church. His mother had an 8th grade education also and both of them went to government schools. Ira went to school at Chicago Corners for 8 years then went to Seymour High School and graduated from there in 1957. His wife’s name is Amelia Cornelius they had 6 children and 17 grandchildren. He and his wife are divorced now. He worked as a secretary for the tribe for a while. He worked 3 terms as secretary. Then he went to work for I.B.M. He worked there until the casino opened up. He then worked in the slot department. He is now retired.Recording Type
Audio/VisualCollection
Elder InterviewsCataloged By
Gerzetich, Courtney (Cottrell)Category
Digital Media