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Henry Nyman immigration doc
1 July 1951
Aalten, The Netherlands

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Once the decision was made, the prospective immigrants had to apply to the immigration society for sponsorship, demonstrating that they met the criteria in terms of agricultural experience. They had to apply for a passport, and complete a declaration that all taxes had been paid. In order to obtain a visa everyone had to travel to the Hague and pass an examination by the Canadian medical officer.

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Netherlands passport
1953
the Netherlands

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Henry Nyman's Passport
1951
the Netherlands

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A. devries Immmigration ID card
17 July 1948
The Netherlands

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Johanna Tolkamp's Visas
1953
the Netherlands

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The Tolkamp family was preparing to immigrate in the spring of 1953 Johanna passed her medical and a visa was issued. A spot on her sister's x-ray caused concern. Suspected of having TB, her visa was denied. The family was told to come back in three months and she would be re-examined. She passed her second medical and her visa was issued. Those of the other family members were extended.

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Tolkamp, Johanna landing card
October, 1953
Quebec

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The Tolkamps were able to rebook their passage and landed in Canada on October 1st. As a result of this delay, their original sponsor refused to accept them. He had required help during the busy growing season and had little work available during the winter.

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Coming to the Fox's
October, 1953
Trenton, Ontario

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The government in the Netherlands regulated the amount of money that could be taken from the country and there were also restrictions on the volume of goods that could be shipped. Therefore, difficult decisions had to be made about what could be taken and what was to be sold or given to relatives. Families needed enough funds to pay for their fare, and to cover the cost of packing and shipping whatever they took with them to Canada. Property and possessions were sold to raise funds or to convert them into more useful, portable goods.

Johanna Tolkamp was 22 when her family decided to immigrate. She mostly packed clothes, but she did have a bicycle which she sold and bought a good watch. She still has it today.

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Johanna Tolkamp brought
31 January 2006
Trenton, Ontario

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Letter: Holland American Line
April, 1948
Rotterdam, Netherlands

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This 5 page letter sent to passengers sailing on the M.S. Tabinta in April 1948 provided detailed instructions about boarding procedures and baggage.