Jean Westra Oldham Papers, 1965-2018 | Heritage Hall, Calvin University's Hekman Library

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Collection Overview

Title: Jean Westra Oldham Papers, 1965-2018

ID: COLL/607

Primary Creator: Jean Westra Oldham (November 23, 1927 - January 9, 2025)

Extent: 1.0 Box

Biographical Note

Jean Helen Westra Oldham went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 9, 2025. She was born to John and Nellie Westra, of Waupun, Wisconsin. She graduated from Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan, and taught school in Patterson, New Jersey and Chicago, Illinois before marrying Oliver Oldham of California. They finally settled in Monona, Wisconsin and raised 5 children. Jean taught in the Madison area, and was a school librarian for 32 years. Jean was also a gifted musician, playing many instruments, and organ for church services.

Source

Box and Folder Listing

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Box 1

Folder 1: Autobiography: Jean's Dash - One Life Lived --- 2006: The Life's Story of Jean Helen (Westra) Oldham, November 23, 1927-written in the fall of 2006
Folder 2: Correspondence --- 1970-1980s
Folder 3: Correspondence --- 1990s
Folder 4: Correspondence --- 2000-2005
Folder 5: Birthing Accounts of Jean Oldham
Folder 6: Calvin College Report Cards
Folder 7: Trips to Ohio and Texas
Folder 8: Genealogy Lists
Folder 9: Christmas Letters from Oliver and Jean Oldham --- 1965-2018
Folder 10: Photograph album
Folder 11: Items from Dutch Relatives