Reinder Brolsma was a writer and journalist, primarily in Leeuwarden. He wrote books, stories, sketches and stage plays, and was known as a keen observer of the lives and struggles of ordinary citizens. His works include the trilogy It Heechhof (1926) - It Aldlan (1938) - Richt (1947); De Skarlún (1929); Neisimmer (1931);  Sate Humalda (1934); Groun en minsken (1940); Sa seach ik Fryslân (1951); and Folk fan Fryslân (1952).

Streets are named after Reinder Brolsma in Lichtaard and Leeuwarden.

May 23, 1882 -
November 20, 1953