The Ellens family on the day of their departure from Holland in August of 1948. Back row l-r: Frances (Frowkje), Elle Ellens, Tjitske Ellens (van Kalsbeek), Auke, Alice (Aaltje), Gordon (Gatre), Joan (Joltje) Front row l-r: Agnes (Akke), Trudy (Trietje), Theresa (Jitske)
Two articles relating to the memories of those who lived through the Holland marsh flooding due to Hurricane Hazel. The first is a continuation of Edo Knibbe's recollection, and the second is by Addy Ellens.
The landing place for boats on the dyke near Peter Verkaik's house (in the background) during Hurricane Hazel. A boat delivers some marsh folks to dry land. In this picture, the person on the far right is Leon Radder, the person with the captain's cap is Auke Ellens , and the person standing behind him is Albert Van Dyke.