Elder Interview-Kenneth Schuyler
A.2008.001.374 PP
Name/Title
Elder Interview-Kenneth SchuylerEntry/Object ID
A.2008.001.374Tags
Missing, Needs Accession Sheet, Needs Location, Needs PhotoDescription
Schuyler, Kenneth Born 04/30/1938 Parent: Mildred Elizabeth Schuyler, does not know father Maternal grandparents: Esther (House) and Samuel Schuyler His grandfather did whatever work was available. His grandpa was logging on the Menominee Reservation. He was coming home when he was killed in an accident. His grandparents spoke the Oneida language. They went to Holy Apostle Church. His grandmother lived on Overland Road. His mother drop out of high School in the 11th grade. His mother stayed at home and took care of her kids and their home. He went to school in Milwaukee a lot of his school; years. When they lived here in Oneida, they did have electricity or running water. On Sundays, they walked to church. When they did their shopping, they would ask someone for a ride. He started going kindergarten on 8th and Michigan St. in Milwaukee. The in 6th grade he went to McKinley on 27th St. in Milwaukee. He did 8th grade at Lincoln Jr High School on the East side of Milwaukee. His chores were to haul in water, take out trash and help clean up. He went to MITC for Machine Shop training. After an awhile he went back for Accountant. On Christmas, they had a Christmas tree. They had a big Christmas dinner. On Sundays, they go to church and after church; they went home and had Sunday dinner. On New Years Day, they went Hoyoning. When he got done with school, he got a job at the railroad on the East side of Milwaukee. His job was clean out the boxcars. He enlisted in the Navy in 1958 to 1962. He got married to a Germany/Polish woman her name was Hazel in 1966, they had 1 child. He worked in Machine Shop. He got some work at some gas stations as a cashier. He lived on 27th St. on Clyburn in Milwaukee North side. He likes to go hunting and fishing. His advice to the youth is to stay in school, and take good care of you.Recording Type
Audio/VisualCollection
Elder InterviewsCataloged By
Gerzetich, Courtney (Cottrell)Category
Digital Media