Diekema, Gerrit J. (Gerrit John), 1859-1930

Gerrit John Diekema received his bachelors degree from Hope College in 1881, his law degree from the University of Michigan in 1885, and an honorary law degree from Hope College in 1913. After passing the bar exam in 1883, he set up practice in Holland and formed the law firm of Diekema and Kollen in 1901 with his brother-in-law, George R. Kollen. In 1885 Diekema began his long political career with his election to the first of four terms as Michigan state representative.

From the description of Papers, 1868-1989. (Joint Archive of Holland, History Research Center). WorldCat record id: 30343536

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