Elder Interview-Orin John
Name/Title
Elder Interview-Orin JohnEntry/Object ID
A.2008.001.217Tags
Needs Accession Sheet, Needs Location, Needs PhotoDescription
John, Orin Alvin Born 8/26/1912 Parents: Anderson John and Alvira (Palmer) John His parents had 4 children. He doesn’t remember any of his grandparents. His family lived by Pine Grove School on Hwy 54. They moved all over, he can’t keep track of all the laces they lived. He started school at Pine Grove School. Then he went to another school on the corner of Fish Creek Road. Then he went to Wittenberg Boarding School, then to Tomah Boarding School. His mother stays at home and took care of the family. They didn’t have electricity or running water. They had a horse and buggy for their transportation. His parents did their shopping I Seymour. He doesn’t remember any thing about Christmas or Hoyoning. They didn’t do anything for any holidays. They went to the Episcopal Church. On Sunday his mother always cooked a big dinner. They have cows, horses, pigs and chickens on their farm. After he got done with school he did farm work all his life, all over. His dad spoke the Oneida language, but his mother didn’t. His dad didn’t teach his children the Oneida language.Recording Type
Audio/VisualCollection
Elder InterviewsCataloged By
Gerzetich, Courtney (Cottrell)Category
Digital Media