Background
Eerdmans, William Bernard was born on November 4, 1882 in Bolsward, The Netherlands. Son of Bernard Durk and Dirkje (Pars) Eerdmans.
Eerdmans, William Bernard was born on November 4, 1882 in Bolsward, The Netherlands. Son of Bernard Durk and Dirkje (Pars) Eerdmans.
Came to the United States, 1901, naturalized, 1911. Student Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1909, Calvin Theological Seminary, 1910.
Founder, William B. Eerdmans Public Company, specializing in religious books, Grand Rapids, 1910, president, editor, since 1910, now Chairman of the Board. Chairman of the Board Grand Rapids Book Manufacturers, Incorporated. Founder, Calvin Foundation, Grand Rapids, 1950, life member, since 1950.
Club: Peninsular (Grand Rapids).
Married Paula (Install), August 31, 1911. Children: Ilse (Mistress Reynold H. Weidenaar), William Bernard.