Elder Interview-Marilyn June Johnson
A.2008.001.226 PP
Name/Title
Elder Interview-Marilyn "June" JohnsonEntry/Object ID
A.2008.001.226Tags
Missing, Needs Accession Sheet, Needs Location, Needs PhotoDescription
Johnson, Marilyn June (Shwamp) Born October 30, 1949 Parents: Coleman Shwamp and Emily (Christjohn) Paternal grandparents: Esther and Eli Swamp Her father worked in a factory making light bulbs, than worked as a brick layer. Just recently Marilyn found out that she has a brother. His name is Robert Christjohn. She attended Primary School and High School in Milwaukee. Her father was sent to Boarding School in Gresham. Her mother’s parents and fathers parents arranged their marriage. She was not raised by her mom but her grandmother who called her Mary June. She ended up getting married after she finished school. She is married to Fred Johnston. Her father and mother were involved in the American Indian Movement. Her mother was a cook. She has 2 daughters who are 4 years apart. In April 2004 Marilyn and her husband moved to Green Bay from Milwaukee. Her grandmother delivered the babies. Oscar Archiquette was good friends with her grandmother. Marilyn works for the tribe. She works in wardrobe.Recording Type
Audio/VisualCollection
Elder InterviewsCataloged By
Gerzetich, Courtney (Cottrell)Category
Digital Media