letter
Catalog Number
1954.11.20.15Date of Origin
11-12-1928Description
Letter sent to Gerrit Jan Diekema by Herbert Hoover, on Stanford University letterhead in appreciation of Gerrit's work for the Republican cause. Dated November 12, 1928.History
Gerrit Jan Diekema (1859-1930), son of Wiepke Diekema (1830-1900) and Hendrikjen Stegeman (1826-1903), was the donor’s father.Gerrit was born in Holland, MI on 3-27-1859. He practiced law in Holland, MI, served as US Minister to the Netherlands under Herbert Hoover, and was a member of the 60th and 61st Congress.
He is buried in Pilgrim Home Cemetery.