Nelson De Jong (1903-1991), at the bequest of the Northwestern College Archivist, made cassette tape recordings about West Lawn Cemetery and the history of Orange City, Iowa. A volunteer for the cemetery association, De Jong compiled an extensive knowledge about the history and inhabitants of the cemetery. Additionally, he provided detailed reminiscence of life in the early 1900s.
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78 Years of Memory
Nelson De Jong
Nelson De Jong recounts memories big and small from his daily life.
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Reminiscences of Early Orange City, Iowa
Nelson De Jong
De Jong described his experiences attending the country school and doing household and farm chores as a child.
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West Lawn Cemetery Tour, Orange City, Iowa
Nelson De Jong
De Jong abbreviated his version of his walking tour through West Lawn cemetery. He discussed funeral practices in the Netherlands.
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West Lawn Cemetery Tour, Orange City, Iowa
Nelson De Jong
De Jong discussed the formation and history of West Lawn Cemetery and walked through the cemetery providing background information on various tombstones in the cemetery. He also shared stories about bootlegging, epidemics, and various tragedies in Orange City history.