card, membership
Catalog Number
2001.104.45Date of Origin
ca. 1918Materials
paperDescription
Tan membership card in the National War Work Council of YMCA. Signed by Leonard E. Bareman, this membership card signifies that Leonard "has signed the following pledge: I hereby pledge my allegiance to the Lord Jesus Christ as my Saviour and King, and by God's help will fight His battles for the victory of His Kingdom.".The back of the card contains a verse from Matthew 10:32 and John 1:7.
History
Items in 2001.104 belonged to the donor's father, Leonard E. Bareman. Leonard joined the US Army and fought in Russia as a member of the Polar Bears during World War One.Leonard was born on August 13, 1886 in Holland, MI to Egbert and Elizabeth Bareman.
His wife was Cora Ter Beek. Leonard worked as a farmer.
Leonard died on March 23, 1940 in Holland, MI at the age of 53 from Scarlet Fever. His brother James died of the same disease within 35 hours of Leonard's death. Leonard was buried in Pilgrim Home Cemetery.