postcard
Catalog Number
1939.37.11.2Description
Liberty Bell postcard. On the back the postcard is addressed to Nellie Reidsema of 252 West 11th Street, Holland, MI.History
The postcards in this album are addressed to the Jelte J. & Christina Reidsema family. Jelte was born in Holland, MI on 12-10-1853 to Jan (1806-1893) and Wulmina (1818-1858) Reidsema. Christina was born on 5-25-1855 in the Netherlands to Arien Van Grevengoed (1820-1902) and Coendertje Baatje (1825-1882). Jelte and Christina were married in Holland, MI on 5-16-1877.Their children include the following: Wilhelmina (1878-1956); Cornelia H. "Nellie" (1879- ); Johanna M. (1881- ); Johanna M. (1884- ); Gertrude (1885-1978); Cornelia (1885- ); Christiaan Albert (1887-1975); Peternella (1890- ); Henry J. (1892- ); and, Ben (1893- ).
The family lived at 252 West 11th (1897 and 1934 city directories). Jelte worked in a tannery.