photograph
Catalog Number
2017.59.10.90
Date of Origin
December 1961
Manufacturer
none
Artist/Author
unknown
Materials
paper
Dimensions
4.2 in.
Description
Black and white photograph showing Jo Kools, Helen Karsten, Gertrude Vander Broek and Jeanette "Nettie" Drew seated on a sofa at the home of Harold and Helene Karsten, 210 W. 11th, Holland, MI.
History
Jo Boven Kools (sister of Rena Boven), wife of Dr. William C. "Willis" Kools, was a nurse at Holland Hospital. She lived at 194 West 11th Street in Holland, MI. Helene P. Karsten (1898-1972) and her husband Harold Karsten (1896-1976) moved to Holland, MI from Illinois in 1928.Harold became employed by the Board of Public Works. They lived in Holland at 210 West 11th Street. They were members of Hope Church and the Century Club. Helene was a member of the Hope College music faculty, she also taught piano and gave many recitals. They had two sons, harold, Jr. and David. Helene and harold are buried in Pilgrim Home.
Gift of
Simmons, Sara
