Elder Interview-Robert Christjohn
A.2008.001.045 PP
Name/Title
Elder Interview-Robert ChristjohnEntry/Object ID
A.2008.001.045Tags
Missing, Needs Accession Sheet, Needs Location, Needs PhotoDescription
Christjohn, Robert Lee Born 9/29/1942 Birth Mother: Emily (Swamp) Christjohn Adopted/Foster Parents: Gertrude Stowe and Claude Stowe His father worked at St. Elizabeth Hospital as a custodian. His father was a real cowboy. His mother made him stop being a cowboy and get a real job. His real mother was a school teacher in Milwaukee. He got to meet her a few times. He grew up in a Non-Indian home. His foster parents lived in Appleton so that’s where he went to school. He graduated from Appleton West High School. He didn’t know any of his grandparents on either side. He went to college in La Crosse. He dropped out of college because his grades where really bad. He joined the Army in 1963-1966. He got married to Judy and then he went back college. He went to college in La Crosse and his wife worked. He went to college and became a teacher. He moved back to Appleton. His wife is a town clerk for Grand Chute. Now he works for the Oneida Tribe. He taught school for 10 years. He works part-time on the Appeals Committee.Recording Type
Audio/VisualCollection
Elder InterviewsCataloged By
Gerzetich, Courtney (Cottrell)Category
Digital Media, Military