Elder Interview-Margaret Schroeder
A.2008.001.370 PP
Name/Title
Elder Interview-Margaret SchroederEntry/Object ID
A.2008.001.370Tags
Missing, Needs Accession Sheet, Needs Location, Needs PhotoDescription
Schroeder, Margaret Ann (Brocker) Born 07/13/1941 Parents: Melvin Brocker and Angeline (Metoxen) Brocker Maternal Grandparents: William B. Metoxen and Mary Metoxen Paternal Grandparents: Charles Brocker and Ella Brocker Her dad has 6 brothers and sisters. He was a big machine mechanic and worked for International Harvester. They had no running water but they did have electricity. She learned how to cook. Her parents knew how to speak the Oneida language but the kids didn’t. Their typical Sunday was going to church then going to their grandparents for dinner. Her parents did their shopping at Schroder’s Market. She started school at Zion Lutheran School. She went to school in Seymour. She picked beans and cucumbers. She graduated in 1959. She lived at home until she turned 18. She moved to Green Bay and worked at an Insurance place until 1991. In 1964 she got married. She has 2 children and 2 grandchildren. Her husband was in the marines. She lived in Black Creek for 30 years then got a job in accounting for the tribe. Then she got a job as a dealer/ She is now an accounting director at the casino. She would like to see more employees being able to get medical leaves. Her husband is now retired and likes to fish but not travel. Margaret taught herself how to play the organ in church. She has 11 brother and sister in her family.Recording Type
Audio/VisualCollection
Elder InterviewsCataloged By
Gerzetich, Courtney (Cottrell)Category
Digital Media