Elder Interview-Russel Anderson
A.2008.001.003 PP
Name/Title
Elder Interview-Russel AndersonEntry/Object ID
A.2008.001.003Tags
Missing, Needs Accession Sheet, Needs Location, Needs PhotoDescription
Anderson, Russel Lew Born 5/23/1932 in Green Bay Parents: Cecelia (Summers) Anderson and Leonard Anderson. Paternal Grandparent: Richard Summers. Russel went to school at Trout Creek up to eight grade, than he went to East High School. His brothers had chores to do. Russel baked bread and washed clothes. Everyone in the house had things to do. He was eleven years old milking cattle, making hay, and picking beans and cucumbers. Russel took up cooking in school. He was one of four guys who were in his cooking class at school. He then was in the Army. He trained in Texas. After Russel got out of basic training he came home. His brother told him to get a job. So, he got one working in a sheet metal company. He then got married at 32 years old. He and his wife have been separated for 25 years now do to a gambling and drinking problem. He had two business’s going for himself, then he closed them down when him and his wife separated. He is now retired. His advice to today’s youth is stay in school, stay straight, and safe.Recording Type
Audio/VisualCollection
Elder InterviewsCataloged By
Gerzetich, Courtney (Cottrell)Category
Digital Media