Liberty and Progress |
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| Korthals Altes, Theo e. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-329-51516-1 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2015 |
| Publisher: | Lulu Press, Inc.
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | Contact Supplier contact
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Book Description:
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Two family histories came together when in 1913 Carolyn Kellogg Hull of Pittsfield, MA, married Wim Korthals Altes of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Similar to many people of their generation they experienced successive stages of progress and adversity, including the roaring twenties, the Great Depression, another World War with years of nazi occupation and finally, the decades which brought the promise of new prosperity and lasting peace.They retained close relations across the Atlantic....
More DescriptionTwo family histories came together when in 1913 Carolyn Kellogg Hull of Pittsfield, MA, married Wim Korthals Altes of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Similar to many people of their generation they experienced successive stages of progress and adversity, including the roaring twenties, the Great Depression, another World War with years of nazi occupation and finally, the decades which brought the promise of new prosperity and lasting peace.They retained close relations across the Atlantic. Carolyn first and foremost made it possible for Wim to focus on his responsibilities as an engineer and entrepreneur in large scale electrification projects. In addition, she helped establish the American Women's Club of Amsterdam, allowing other women - and couples - in similar circum-stances to exchange their experiences and support newcomers in the Dutch environment. After the liberation in May 1945, the club a crucial role in the distribution of second hand clothes sent out of America.