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postcard

Catalog Number
2005.59.6.8
Description
Color postcard showing a scene from Africa.  This particular postcard shows a granary in Nigeria.
History
Postcards in collection 2005.59.6 were collected by Margaret Dykstra. Margaret was born in Holland, MI on 5-22-1918 to Martin (1875-1974) and Jennie (1878-1955) Dykstra.

In 1938 the Dykstra family lived at 241 Fairbanks in Holland, MI. Margaret was employed by Heinz (1938 city directory). By 1945 the family had moved to 94 East 16th in Holland.

Margaret worked in Nigeria, Africa as a missionary from about 1950 to about 1976 (Holland Sentinel). She was a lifelong member of Central Avenue CRC.

Margaret passed away in Holland, MI on 5-1-1998.
Gift of
Dykstra, Larry