Elder Interview-Maxine Elm
A.2008.001.153 PP
Name/Title
Elder Interview-Maxine ElmEntry/Object ID
A.2008.001.153Tags
Missing, Needs Accession Sheet, Needs Location, Needs PhotoDescription
Elm, Maxine Louise Born 3/29/31 in Milwaukee, WI Parents: Mildred (Powless) and Timothy Joseph Elm Her father worked on the boats on Great Lakes. Her mother didn’t finish High School. She went to Vocational Scholl and learned how to work on sewing machines and ancestral types. That is where her mom worked until she retired. Maxine’s parents never talked about being Indian. They were taught in school not to. She got married at the age of 17 years old. She now has 8 children, 22 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. She remembers having some good times with her children. She went to school, college and passed her test. She graduated then got a job at Marquette School. Currently she is retired. She doesn’t drive cars anymore and remembers getting a per capita of $0.50 a year. Her recommendation to the youth is stay in school, get as much education as you can.Recording Type
Audio/VisualCollection
Elder InterviewsCataloged By
Gerzetich, Courtney (Cottrell)Category
Digital Media