letter
Catalog Number
2022.46.2a-fDescription
Letter, 5 pages, hand-written, dated 2-21-1969. This letter talks about the authenticity and history of the Dr. Kremer's desk (2022.39.1). This letter was written by Ernest Kremers (1889-1972), son of Dr. Kremers.History
This was the desk used by Dr. Kremers in his office at 6 East 8th Street in Holland, MI.Dr. Henry Kremers was born in Drenthe, MI on 7-15-1850 to Willem and Anna Kremers. After graduating from Hope College Kremers attended the school of medicine at the University of Michigan. In 1877 he began his practice as physician near Drenthe, MI. It was around 1883 that he relocated to Holland, MI. His medical practice in Holland lasted until 1913.
Henry Kremers died in Holland, MI on 7-15-1914. He was buried in Holland’s Pilgrim Home Cemetery.