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Catalog Number
2018.10.6
Date of Origin
1927
Artist/Author
unknown
Materials
paper
Dimensions
9.75" in.
Description
Photograph of Katherine Kolla Cheff (standing at left) and husband P.T. Cheff (standing in center with ladle in hand) with four other people getting punch from a bowl
History
Katherine "Katie" Kolla was born in Ohio on 3-14-1889 to John Kolla (1860-1933) and Caroline Kolla (1863-1937). Her father was founder of Holland Furnace. Katie married Oscar Nystrom in Holland, MI on 9-7-1907. They had two children: Helena (1908-1959) and John K. (1914-1928). Katie and Oscar divorced in Holland on 11-24-1926. Katie married Paul Theodore Cheff on 11-9-1931 in Los Angeles, CA. Katie passed away in Holland, MI on 9-12-1966.

Paul Theodore Cheff was born on 8-11-1905 in Jamestown, Ottawa County, MI. Cheff would later become head of Holland Furnace. P.T. Cheff died on 12-14-1991 in Holland, MI.
Gift of
Palmer, Holly