Name/Title
Elder Interview-Juanita PowlessEntry/Object ID
A.2008.001.342Tags
Missing, Needs Accession Sheet, Needs Location, Needs PhotoDescription
Powless, Juanita Mae (Cornelius)
Born 05/13/26
Parents: Delia Ann (Cornelius) and Hyson Cornelius
Maternal Grandparents: Margaret Hill and Simon Powless
Paternal Grandfather: Abraham Powless
Her father worked for WTA and some farming. She has 11 children and 19 grandchildren. She lived in Detroit for 35 years then moved from there back to Oneida in 1978. She went to school at Silver Summit until 8th grade. They only celebrated Christmas and Easter as she grew up. They had no running water just a well and pump. They also had no electricity. Her husband was in the air force. She goes to bingo once and a great while. She uses the Health Center a lot.Recording Type
Audio/VisualCollection
Elder InterviewsCataloged By
Gerzetich, Courtney (Cottrell)Track Details
Date Recorded
Apr 29, 2004Track Length
0:21:26Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Elder Interview NumberOther Number
BC04-51, Y07-14Create Date
July 17, 2025Update Date
July 17, 2025