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)
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Interior of Auke Ellens' store, flooded by Hurricane Hazel breaking the marsh's dykes.
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Hazel remembered & Aftermath of the Flood
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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.
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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.
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Jake Verkaik's house and Rhebergen's trailer after Hurricane Hazel hit.
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From left: Cor Radder, John Rupke, Chris Radder, Jack Rupke, Jerry Rupke and Peter Rupke is on top of the truck.
Springdale Christian Reform Flooded
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View towards Springdale Christian Reformed Church from Hillsview Road.
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Springdale Christian Reformed Church
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The interior of Springdale Christian Reformed Church in 1952, before Hurricane Hazel in 1954.
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Springdale Christian Reformed Church
Springdale Christian Reformed Church after the addition of a fellowship hall and classrooms.
Springdale Christian Reformed Church
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Springdale Christian Reformed Church under construction in the summer of 1951.