Brief aan Mien Cambier van Nooten Possibly 1937

This is Dick Ket’s letter to Mien Cambier van Nooten, penned in June 1937. It offers a glimpse into Ket’s personal life, shaped by his confinement due to a congenital heart condition. Ket, living as a semi-invalid, existed on the margins of society. His letters, like this one, become vital connections to the outside world, offering insight into his emotional landscape. Though the content of this particular letter is unknown to us, correspondence was clearly a lifeline for Ket, a means of sustaining friendships and intellectual exchanges, offering solace from his physical isolation. His story resonates with the experiences of many marginalized individuals, whose voices and perspectives are often excluded from mainstream narratives. Ket's personal correspondence invites us to consider the social and emotional dimensions of illness and disability, enriching our understanding of identity and resilience in the face of adversity.