photograph
Catalog Number
2017.37.83
Description
Black and white photograph showing Helena Strong Palmer standing on the sidewalk on 8th Street, outside Costers Photo Supply, with her hand on a sign.
History
Helena Strong (1895-1957) married Orlo Palmer (1889-1975) in 1914. She worked in Holland at the Home Furnace Company. Helena and Orlo lived at 233 E. 11th and at 310 E. 13th. Their children were Omel Palmer Hopkins (1915-1991), Irene Prichard, Doris Nykerk and Myra Arnold ( -2016). Both Orlo and Helena are buried in Pilgrim Home Cemetery.
Gift of
Henson, Pat
