Jean Swette Oral History
Oral history
Jean swette born in 1950 in Green bay wisconsin, A USA citizen her whole life even though her family was mainly from Belgium and Germany, but both of her parents were born and raised in green bay whom also gave birth to jean and her four other siblings Lynn, Pulie,Pattie, and John. Some people may know Jean as a daughter, sister, mom, but most importantly, she is my grandmother.Though she was a realtor living in florida most of her life including now a lot went on in Jean's life it was nothing too crazy to be considered tragic nor hilarious, but maybe just good enough to interview her about it. Here are some of the most important parts about Jean sweetes life.
4. What music, food,clothing, and food were popular during your teenage …show more content…
How much did candies and movies cost
There were nickle and dime bars during her childhood usually the same brands as now a couple of different ones. Movies were .65 and for the bus it was .20
.
6.what was socially accepted in your community relationships and dating.
She was allowed to date at 15 she dated many boys throughout high school but no one was gay. She was allowed to go to dances and see movies but nothing to more than that.
7. What was your first job? What did you do? How old were you and how much did you get paid? She worked at a drugstore behind the counter or a stalker it was .85 an hour when she was 16 years old.
9. How has the community changed since you were younger? Do you think the changes make your community better? Why?
It was changed a lot acceptance wise with your sexuality race gender. Along with not doing as much outdoors with other families. But besides that green bay hasn't changed much.
10. Did your friends, or parents live through any wars? Which ones? Were you/they in the military during the war did they ever fight in a battle? Where were they wounded? Were any of your ancestors or friends killed in battle? How has this affected …show more content…
It made her life a lot more serious
13. What do you remember about the 9/11 attacks
She was 51 and at work when one of her co workers had a t.v and they all watched the second tower go down. She was supposed to take her nephew home but he had to stay an extra week
14. Which president or important well known figure have you admired for most of your life
Martin luther king jr because of his messages and her husband danny for his words
18.how does being an american feel different from the way it felt fourty years ago
America used to be the land of opportunity and riches now not so much
19. What do you think is the best advice you can give to the next gen
The golden rule treat others the way you want to be treated
20. What is the one thing you want people to remember you by
The way she treated others and how much she really cared
21 how did your mother impact your life
She needed her to grow up and care about others
22. How do you feel about the word regret if you think about the word regret too much, you will remember the ones you have and if you can think of some you are living all
Jean swette born in 1950 in Green bay wisconsin, A USA citizen her whole life even though her family was mainly from Belgium and Germany, but both of her parents were born and raised in green bay whom also gave birth to jean and her four other siblings Lynn, Pulie,Pattie, and John. Some people may know Jean as a daughter, sister, mom, but most importantly, she is my grandmother.Though she was a realtor living in florida most of her life including now a lot went on in Jean's life it was nothing too crazy to be considered tragic nor hilarious, but maybe just good enough to interview her about it. Here are some of the most important parts about Jean sweetes life.
4. What music, food,clothing, and food were popular during your teenage …show more content…
How much did candies and movies cost
There were nickle and dime bars during her childhood usually the same brands as now a couple of different ones. Movies were .65 and for the bus it was .20
.
6.what was socially accepted in your community relationships and dating.
She was allowed to date at 15 she dated many boys throughout high school but no one was gay. She was allowed to go to dances and see movies but nothing to more than that.
7. What was your first job? What did you do? How old were you and how much did you get paid? She worked at a drugstore behind the counter or a stalker it was .85 an hour when she was 16 years old.
9. How has the community changed since you were younger? Do you think the changes make your community better? Why?
It was changed a lot acceptance wise with your sexuality race gender. Along with not doing as much outdoors with other families. But besides that green bay hasn't changed much.
10. Did your friends, or parents live through any wars? Which ones? Were you/they in the military during the war did they ever fight in a battle? Where were they wounded? Were any of your ancestors or friends killed in battle? How has this affected …show more content…
It made her life a lot more serious
13. What do you remember about the 9/11 attacks
She was 51 and at work when one of her co workers had a t.v and they all watched the second tower go down. She was supposed to take her nephew home but he had to stay an extra week
14. Which president or important well known figure have you admired for most of your life
Martin luther king jr because of his messages and her husband danny for his words
18.how does being an american feel different from the way it felt fourty years ago
America used to be the land of opportunity and riches now not so much
19. What do you think is the best advice you can give to the next gen
The golden rule treat others the way you want to be treated
20. What is the one thing you want people to remember you by
The way she treated others and how much she really cared
21 how did your mother impact your life
She needed her to grow up and care about others
22. How do you feel about the word regret if you think about the word regret too much, you will remember the ones you have and if you can think of some you are living all