Abstract
Born in Gravenmoer, Province of North Brabant, the Netherlands, he immigrated to Holland, Michigan, in 1862. In Holland and other ports on the Great Lakes, Kanters was engaged in the construction of hydraulic works along with his sons and partner John Roost. Later, he became the editor of the Holland, Michigan, based newspaper, De Hope (The Hope), as well as served as a city alderman, mayor, and on the board of trustees for Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Collection includes a handwritten book of his poetry in the Dutch language. (K)
Dates
- Creation: 1859
Extent
1 Folder
Language of Materials
English
Dutch; Flemish
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Hope College Archives and Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Van Wylen Library
53 Graves Place
Holland Michigan 49423 United States
616-395-7798
archives@hope.edu
Van Wylen Library
53 Graves Place
Holland Michigan 49423 United States
616-395-7798
archives@hope.edu