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From: "James Postema" <>
Subject: Re: [Dutch-MW] RE: Jim Postema and the CLA
Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2001 23:26:20 -0500


First of all, my thanks to the people who provided information about a
Christian Labor Association. I haven't had the chance to respond until now
because we were out of town (at a cabin next to a beautiful lake in
Minnesota :-), but I do appreciate these leads.

And yes, Dr. Swierenga, I would be honored to be quoted in your upcoming
book. You should know, however, that I don't know this personally, but
second-hand through my father, Leonard Postema. He was narrating my
grandfather's life to me for our family history, making a connection between
the non-promotions and my grandfather's poor health. Despite the lack of
promotions, great responsibilities were still given to my grandfather: in
fact, he was responsible for investing the bank's money, but without any of
the protections that came from being in management. In depression-era
banking, that would have caused just a little bit of stress. And while many
things contributed to my grandfather's heart problems, stress was certainly
a factor.

This last bit, of course, wouldn't be relevant to your book, but I did want
you to know the source of my information. I look forward to your book's
release, and like others I thank you for the immense work you have done in
the area of Dutch-American sociology and history.

Jim Postema


-----Original Message-----
From: swierenga <>
To: <>
Date: Thursday, July 05, 2001 12:29 PM
Subject: [Dutch-MW] RE: Jim Postema and the CLA


>Jim Postema:
>I enjoyed reading about your grandfather's problem of discrimination at the
>hands of his boss at the Drover's State Bank because he and his fellow
Dutch
>Reformed would not join the Masonic Lodge June 25, 2001 message). Can I use
>your remarks in my book on the Dutch of Chicago?
>Sincerely,
>Robert Swierenga
>
>
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