Elder Interview-Neil Cornelius
A.2008.001.079 PP
Name/Title
Elder Interview-Neil CorneliusEntry/Object ID
A.2008.001.079Tags
Missing, Needs Accession Sheet, Needs Location, Needs PhotoDescription
Cornelius, Neil Maynard Sr. Born 2/20/1952 Parents: Norrine Cornelius and Louise Anne (Davis) Paternal grandparents: Mason and Lucy Cornelius His grandmother Lucy has passed on and his grandfather is in Milwaukee. Neil's grandmother was a very nice and loving woman. Everyone knew and loved her. She passed away at age 94 at the Anna John Nursing Home. His mother went to school and graduated and went to Beautician School in Milwaukee. His father was in the World War II Service. Sister is Dr. Carol, has other brothers and sister around Oneida and Shawano. Neil didn’t grow up with a lot of culture or traditions. He went to St. James School in Shawano. He says there is lots of prejudice there. He was involved in all sports. Wrestling, basketball, etc. while in High School in Shawano and Gresham. He lived in Stockbridge reservation when he was younger. His father was President of Stockbridge Housing Development. On Stockbridge Tribal Rolls in 1993 he later converted himself to the Oneida Tribal Rolls for his employment. He went to St. Norbert’s College. He worked at I.B.M. with his sister Dr. Carol. His wife is from Arizona and she is part Hispanic and French. He meet his wife while they both worked out at I.B.M. They have a 24 year old son and have been married for 25 years. Neil's first job was Inter-Press Manager. 12 years ago he became Intertribal manager and is still doing it.Recording Type
Audio/VisualCollection
Elder InterviewsCataloged By
Gerzetich, Courtney (Cottrell)Category
Digital Media