letter
Catalog Number
2018.5.71b
Dimensions
8.50 in. in.
Description
Typed Letter from American Red Cross, Ottawa County Chapter, Holland and Grand Haven Mich dated July 14, 1942 to: Mr. Jacob Vander Putten, R. R. #3, Holland, Mi from Mrs. J. C. Angus, 710 Lake Ave, Grand Haven, Mi. Message says she’s enclosing two messages sent to her from the National Headquarters in Europe. Messages were sent by family or friends. Instructions are to send any replies back to her.
History
Jacob Vander Putten was born September 17, 1880 in the Netherlands. He died April 28, 1952 in Holland, MI. Jacob worked at Hart & Cooley for 25 years, retiring in 1945. He lived with his wife, Sara Wynders Vander Putten (1882-1968) in Holland, MI at 37 East 8th Street and, leter, at 702 North Shore Drive. Both are buried in Pilgrim Home. The Vander Putten’s adopted Jacob’s niece and nephew, Henry (1911-1969) and Grace (1913-1984) Vanden Hoff Vander Putten.
Gift of
Bos, Brenda E.
