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Jan Yoors in his own words

The books that Yoors published are not the only source for those who want to read Yoors’ own words about his life and work.

The tapestries

In 1947 Jan Yoors visited the successful exhibition ‘La tapisserie Française du moyen age à nos jours’, which was on display for the first time in Paris. Yoors became fascinated by tapestry weaving.

Testimonies about Jan Yoors

Jan Yoors was an enigmatic figure. The story of his youth and lifestyle aroused admiration and amazement. At the same time, it is difficult to see the real Jan Yoors through all the stories.

Ambassador Sam Fox on his parents’ migration

The former American ambassador to Belgium, Sam Fox, is a descendant of Red Star Line passengers. He shared the story of his parents’ emigration to the United States and how it influenced his life.

World Cruise News

During Red Star Line cruises, the World Cruise News newspaper was printed. The publication was free, and came out three times a week.

Douglas Fairbanks

In 1931, Douglas Fairbanks was a Hollywood star. He acted, wrote screenplays and produced films.

John Malget

John Malget was born in Luxembourg.

Mrs Anderson

Mrs Anderson boarded the Lapland in London on 16 July 1932.

Eugène Van Hove

Eugène Van Hove lived in Antwerp. In December 1927, he started work on the Belgenland, which departed on a world cruise.

Adine Wili

Well-to-do children also came on cruises. Adine Wili was eleven years old when she boarded the Lapland with her parents in 1932.

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