GBIA Video: Elizabeth "Liz" Brady
Elizabeth “Liz” Brady was born in Elko, NV between the Elko Smoke Shop and I-80 where
the old Elko Senior Citizens Center was located. Her father’s name was Sontag Jackson
whose grandparents were from the Austin area and were part of the Dubba Diccada. Her
mother was Mary Horton who belonged to the Dosa Wihi near Battle Mountain, NV. Liz
talks about how she grew up around ranches while her father ran mustangs. She speaks
about her experience going to Battle Mountain for grammar school, and her experience
at Stewart Indian School where she was punished for speaking her language. She also
speaks about how her grandfather partook in contact with the emigrants and their wagons.
She also speaks about growing up in tzsogogotti (Antelope Valley) and how her family
was ran out of the area. She also tells the audience about the history of Elko including
the start-up of a lot of the old businesses including who ran them. She also speaks
about living on the outskirts of Battle Mountain and the diseases impacting the Shoshone
there. (GBC VHC Description, 08/23/2017)
Transcript (PDF)