brochure
Catalog Number
2019.10.1Description
Green brochure with a black and white photograph of Harry and Chita Van Pelt on the front, dressed in Dutch costumes. In a white box, the words "The Dutch Treat Show" appear.On the back, in black letters, are the words "The Van Pelts have been thrilling audiences in schools across the country and around the world for several years. They are one of those programs that is always requested again and again. We are proud to offer them to you again.".
There are two more photos of the Van Pelts on the backside.
History
Harry Van Pelt and his wife Chita (Zock) Van Pelt (1921-1983) moved to the US from the Netherlands ca. 1947. They appeared at Holland's centennial celebration in 1947. They toured the country and the world for many years performing their Dutch Treat Show.The couple would later move to the Holland, MI area, where they lived along Lake Michigan. Sometime after making Holland, MI their permanent home, the purchased the Lamplighter Restaurant on River Ave.