Elder Interview-Leland Ninham
A.2008.001.316 PP
Name/Title
Elder Interview-Leland NinhamEntry/Object ID
A.2008.001.316Tags
Missing, Needs Accession Sheet, Needs Location, Needs PhotoDescription
Ninham, Leland Born 04/04/1942 in Tomah Wisconsin Parents: Rebecca (Schuyler) Ninham and Nelson Ninham Maternal Grandparents: Esther (Schuyler) Archiquette and Samuel Schuyler Paternal Grandparent: Abraham Ninham His grandfather Oscar Archiquette was very educated for an Indian. Leland’s mother was a hard working person and belonged to the dodo club. She enjoyed cooking. His father worked out in the woods as a logger and construction worker. He was a hard worker. His mother use to work cleaning houses. His father went to school until 3rd grade, neither of his parents had a good education but they both stressed it to their children. His father’s hobbies were fishing and hunting. His dad played the violin and his mother played the piano. His father loved music and sports. Christmas time was beautiful they always went to church and had a big meal. Leland always got a gift and a bag of candy. During Hooyan they all went out except for the younger ones. He doesn’t believe his parents sand in a choir. He grew up on Overland Road. His father built the house that they all grew up in. Leland started school at Neillsville but didn’t last there long. He then went from 2nd grade to 8th grade at High View and for high school he went to West DePere. He graduated from there in 1962. He got married and had 5 children. They are all 1 year apart. His first job was when he was in grade school. He worked at P.D.Q Car Wash. He used the money he made there to buy clothes and school supplies. He worked for 25 years as a team leader. He then gave his notice and went back to school. He graduated and got his master’s degree and went into the tribal politics. He thinks the whole tribal clan should be able to speak the Oneida language. His advice to the youth is Enjoy your age and don’t get caught up on all the little things that don’t concern you. Do the best you can and learn to respect yourself and your elders.Recording Type
Audio/VisualCollection
Elder InterviewsCataloged By
Gerzetich, Courtney (Cottrell)Category
Digital Media