Diary, 1918 - 1919
File — Box: 1
Content Description
From the Collection:
This collection consists solely of the diary kept by Klass Groothuis during the time of his military service in World War I. The diary dates from May 29, 1918 to January 14, 1919 and is written in Dutch. No known English translation exists. Groothuis was involved in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, part of the final Allied offensive of World War I, and he mentions it in his dairy, as well as the Armistice on November 11, 1918 and the influenza pandemic.
Dates
- Creation: 1918 - 1919
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open and available for researcher use.
Full Extent
From the Collection: .5 Linear Feet (1 small, square box.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: Dutch; Flemish
Repository Details
Part of the Grand Rapids History Center Repository
Contact:
Grand Rapids Public Library
111 Library Street NE
Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 USA
616-988-5497
localhis@grpl.org
Grand Rapids Public Library
111 Library Street NE
Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 USA
616-988-5497
localhis@grpl.org