Memorabilia

Polkabrokken (Polkalumb)

Grootmoeders Snoepje (Grandmothers Candy)

Reinder from the Netherlands in the USA.

With Ida Yankovic, Frankie Spetich,

Johnny Vadnal, Johannes (Netherlands)

and Eddie Habat.

Klaasje Gerrits and Eddie Habat.

Klaasje is wearing the traditional costume of her village, Staphorst. Staphorst is a small village in the norteastern area of The Netherlands where religion, family, tradition, morals and values of the community are very important.  Not only does Klaasje wear the traditional clothing but she collects and promotes this style of clothing.  Klaasje is married to Johannes who is one of the largest polka record collectors in The Netherlands.