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Various Eulogies In De Hope For Pieter J. Oggel, Charles Scott, J. Huizinga, G. Van De Kreeke, E. Van Der Hart, J. M. W. Oggel Nee Van Raalte, A. C. Van Raalte, John A. De Spelder, C. Van Der Meulen, Nella Kennedy
Various Eulogies In De Hope For Pieter J. Oggel, Charles Scott, J. Huizinga, G. Van De Kreeke, E. Van Der Hart, J. M. W. Oggel Nee Van Raalte, A. C. Van Raalte, John A. De Spelder, C. Van Der Meulen, Nella Kennedy
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
The death of Rev. Pieter J. Oggel was duly noted in this issue of De Hope. Prof. Charles Scott wrote a eulogy on behalf of the Hope College faculty. The eulogy of the theological students was written by J. Huizinga, G. Van De Kreeke, and E. Van Der Hart. The widow wrote the formal death notice. Dr. Albertus C. Van Ralate wrote a one-sentence statement about the loss of his beloved son-in-law. A long statement on behalf of the Fraternal Society was written by John A. De Spelder. The text of the funeral sermon preached by Rev. Cornelius Vander Meulen …
Reports In De Hope Of The Death Of Rev. Pieter J. Oggel, The Son-In-Law Of The Van Raalte's And A Professor At Hope College, Was Duly Noted + Funeral Sermon By Cornelius Vander Meulen, Cornelius Vander Meulen, Henry Ten Hoor
Reports In De Hope Of The Death Of Rev. Pieter J. Oggel, The Son-In-Law Of The Van Raalte's And A Professor At Hope College, Was Duly Noted + Funeral Sermon By Cornelius Vander Meulen, Cornelius Vander Meulen, Henry Ten Hoor
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
Reports in De Hope of the death of Rev. Pieter J. Oggel, the son-in-law of the Van Raalte's and a professor at Hope College, was duly noted. His funeral sermon which was preached by Rev. Cornelius Vander Meulen on 16 December was printed in full.
Meeting Minutes Of The Consistory Of The First Reformed Church, Keppel Schader, William Buursma, Althea Buursma
Meeting Minutes Of The Consistory Of The First Reformed Church, Keppel Schader, William Buursma, Althea Buursma
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
One of the matters under discussion at a meeting of the consistory of the First Reformed Church was to award $50 to Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte because the church was not able to pay the salary promised to Rev. Van Raalte last year.
A Note, Not In A. C. V. R.'S Handwriting, Stating That The Van Raalte's Son-In-Law, Pieter J. Oggel, Had Died At The Age Of 40 Years
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
A note, not in A.C.V.R.'s handwriting, stating that the Van Raalte's son-in-law, Pieter J. Oggel, had died at the age of 40 years. Undoubtedly this was a blow to the entire Van Raalte family and to Hope College where he was teaching.
A Deed For Property Purchased By Van Raalte In Amelia; And Copies Of Other Deeds Involving Property Owned By Schieffelin Of Later Dates, John G. Jefferson, Aletia Jefferson, Thomas T. Giles, J. B. Clinton
A Deed For Property Purchased By Van Raalte In Amelia; And Copies Of Other Deeds Involving Property Owned By Schieffelin Of Later Dates, John G. Jefferson, Aletia Jefferson, Thomas T. Giles, J. B. Clinton
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
A deed for property purchased by Van Raalte in Amelia; and copies of other deeds involving property owned by Schieffelin of later dates.
A Letter Of A. C. Van Raalte To Philip Phelps, A. C. Van Raalte
A Letter Of A. C. Van Raalte To Philip Phelps, A. C. Van Raalte
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
A letter of A. C. Van Raalte to Philip Phelps, reporting that Suydam would be pleased to have the farm named after him.
A Letter Of A. C. Van Raalte To Philip Phelps, A. C. Van Raalte
A Letter Of A. C. Van Raalte To Philip Phelps, A. C. Van Raalte
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
A letter of A. C. Van Raalte to Philip Phelps; more on fund raising matters. Suggested to Phelps that the Pt. Superior farm be called the Suydam farm of Hope College.
A Letter Of A. C. Van Raalte To Philip Phelps, A. C. Van Raalte
A Letter Of A. C. Van Raalte To Philip Phelps, A. C. Van Raalte
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
A letter of A. C. Van Raalte to Philip Phelps, reporting that he will come home because of Oggel's illness but he must go to Virginia first "to bring the property in a secure position."
A Letter Of A. C. Van Raalte To Philip Phelps, A. C, Van Raalte
A Letter Of A. C. Van Raalte To Philip Phelps, A. C, Van Raalte
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
A letter of A. C. Van Raalte to Philip Phelps, reporting that Schieffelin and Cornell were opposed to making a proposal to the Collegiate Consistory. The Collegiate Church "will stick to the Dutch property and name: But if the clergymen do not take hold in great earnest of the young, they will lose them all, and those who cling then to the old institution will not have then the necessary characteristics to maintain a flourishing active church or denomination."Suydam's address is 37 Nassau or 18 W. 39th St.
A Letter Of A. C. Van Raalte To Philip Phelps, A. C. Van Raalte
A Letter Of A. C. Van Raalte To Philip Phelps, A. C. Van Raalte
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
A letter of A. C. Van Raalte to Philip Phelps, reporting he has to defend the necessity of the seminary with Schieffelin; A.C.V.R. wants Phelps to ask C. Oggel to help with the fundraising because he speaks English well: "Being myself unable to preach in the English tongue, I hope you and young Oggel may give it to the churches." It is apparent that P. Oggel is very ill. If Phelps sends A.C.V.R. a telegram, he is to send it to Sam. B. Schieffelin at 15 East 26th Street.
A Letter Of A. C. Van Raalte To Philip Phelps, A. C. Van Raalte
A Letter Of A. C. Van Raalte To Philip Phelps, A. C. Van Raalte
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
A letter of A. C. Van Raalte to Philip Phelps, about fund raising plans. It is clear that fund raising for Hope is in competition with fund raising for New Brunswick Seminary, thereby raising the doubts in the minds of many that Hope should not be offering theological education.
A Letter Of A. C. Van Raalte To His Son, Ben, A. C. Van Raalte
A Letter Of A. C. Van Raalte To His Son, Ben, A. C. Van Raalte
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
A letter of A. C. Van Raalte to his son, Ben, asking him to obtain property on which peach pits can be planted
A Brief Note Of A. C. Van Raalte To Philip Phelps, About A Letter With $500 Which May Have Gone Astray, A. C. Van Raalte
A Brief Note Of A. C. Van Raalte To Philip Phelps, About A Letter With $500 Which May Have Gone Astray, A. C. Van Raalte
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
A brief note of A. C. Van Raalte to Philip Phelps, about a letter with $500 which may have gone astray.
A Letter Of A. C. Van Raalte To Philip Phelps, A. C. Van Raalte
A Letter Of A. C. Van Raalte To Philip Phelps, A. C. Van Raalte
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
A letter of A. C. Van Raalte to Philip Phelps, reporting that an anonymous donor gave $5000 to clear the debt on the Point Superior lands; $2,000 more may also be coming. It is now important to make the Pt. Superior land productive "with peach trees etc."
A Letter Of A. C. Van Raalte To Philip Phelps, A. C. Van Raalte, George Scholten
A Letter Of A. C. Van Raalte To Philip Phelps, A. C. Van Raalte, George Scholten
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
A letter of A. C. Van Raalte to Philip Phelps, pressing with urgency the need to keep raising money for Hope College: "We must keep to work: constantly to work for years to come with force and perseverance, else we will make bad work. We must have buildings."
A Letter Of A. C. Van Raalte To Philip Phelps, A. C. Van Raalte
A Letter Of A. C. Van Raalte To Philip Phelps, A. C. Van Raalte
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
A letter of A. C. Van Raalte to Philip Phelps, asking Phelps to write Suydam (who has been a generous contributor to Hope College) that Hope is not a hopeless case.
A Letter Of A. C. Van Raalte To Philip Phelps, A. C. Van Raalte
A Letter Of A. C. Van Raalte To Philip Phelps, A. C. Van Raalte
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
A letter of A. C. Van Raalte to Philip Phelps, informing Phelps that he has not given his permission to the railroad company to take the Female Seminary grounds for depots. A.C.V.R. mentions his visits with Cornell, Suydam, and Schieffelin.
A Letter Of A. C. Van Raalte To Philip Phelps, A. C. Van Raalte
A Letter Of A. C. Van Raalte To Philip Phelps, A. C. Van Raalte
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
A letter of A. C. Van Raalte to Philip Phelps, reporting on his discussions Suydam and Schieffelin. A key letter which reveals Schieffelin's thinking about investments and his interest in "Classical Schools."
A Letter Of The Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte To His Daughter, Mina Oggel, A. C. Van Raalte, Simone Kennedy
A Letter Of The Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte To His Daughter, Mina Oggel, A. C. Van Raalte, Simone Kennedy
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
A letter of the Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte to his daughter, Mina Oggel, wishing her a happy birthday. He also shares his concern with her that her husband, Peter, is still ill. V.R. says "Nothing can happen to us but the will of God" and "If we submit ourselves while suffering, and if we accept the burdens that God lays upon us, we will often encounter more obedience and a greater victory than if we were doing wonderful deeds in Gods Kingdom, deeds that would be noticed by everyone." He assures her that he is praying for both of …
An Essay By The Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte, On "Colonization And Education," Published In De Hope, October 13, 1869, A. C. Van Raalte, Simone Kennedy
An Essay By The Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte, On "Colonization And Education," Published In De Hope, October 13, 1869, A. C. Van Raalte, Simone Kennedy
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
An essay by the Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte, on "Colonization and Education," published in De Hope, October 13, 1869, who has returned to Holland, from where V.R. is writing, having returned apparently from Amelia, Virginia, and saying that a Mr. S. Bolks has returned from the East where he was raising money "for our Education Foundation." Bolks was also asked to establish churches in the Amelia Colony and was successful in organizing three of them in Amelia, Matoax, and Chula respectively. (The Matoax church is the only one to survive and is a Presbyterian church today.) Van Raalte reported …
The Articles And Regulations Of The Michigan Lake Shore Ministerial Association Adopted On This Date Followed By The Minutes Of The Organization From August 2, 1869, To December 5, 1876, A. Zwemer
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
The articles and regulations of the Michigan Lake Shore Ministerial Association adopted on this date followed by the minutes of the organization from August 2, 1869, to December 5, 1876. The purpose of the organization was "the promotion of brotherly fellowship, and the performance of such literary duties as shall be resolved upon."The articles and regulations of 1869 are in Dutch and English. Albertus C. Van Raalte's name heads the list of members followed by Seine Bolks, Gerrit J. Nykerk, A. C.Kuyper, Hendrik Uiterwijk, William Moerdyk, Balster Van Es, Gerrit Dangremond, Dirk Broek, Roelof Pieters, Jacob Vander Meulen, E. C. …
A Copy Of The Financial Report Made By President Philip Phelps To The Council Of Hope College, Seven Handwritten Pages In Length, Philip Phelps, Erica D. Heeg
A Copy Of The Financial Report Made By President Philip Phelps To The Council Of Hope College, Seven Handwritten Pages In Length, Philip Phelps, Erica D. Heeg
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
A copy of the financial report made by President Philip Phelps to the Council of Hope College, seven handwritten pages in length. The report indicates that the financial health of the new college was precarious.
Meeting Minutes Of The Council Of Hope College, Abel T. Stewart
Meeting Minutes Of The Council Of Hope College, Abel T. Stewart
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
At a meeting of the Council of Hope College, Dr. Albertus C. Van Raalte took the chair. A total of twelve members were present. Pres. Philip Phelps Jr., acting as treasurer and gave a report. The report was seven pages in length. [See the report in file dated 15 September 1869.] Rev. William B. Gilmore declined his appointment as Rector of the Grammar School. "Also one [a letter] from the Rev. Doctor Van Raalte accepting his appointment." [which was ??] During the illness of Rev. Pieter J. Oggel, Rev. Roelof Pieters was asked to take his place in Catechetical Instruction …
Meeting Minutes Of The Classis Of Holland, William Buursma, Althea Buursma, William Kennedy
Meeting Minutes Of The Classis Of Holland, William Buursma, Althea Buursma, William Kennedy
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
A meeting of the Classis of Holland was held in the First Reformed Church of Holland. "By motion of Dr. Van Raalte, it was decided to appoint a committee to carry out the organization of a congregation" at Beaverdam, Michigan. Van Raalte was also elected to serve as a delegate to the Classis of Grand River. In addition, Van Raalte was requested to keep the Classis informed about the work in Virginia. Van Raalte addressed the Classis on mission work as well. Even though Van Raalte was now retired, he continued to take an active part in the work of …
De Hollander Took Note Of The Fact That Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte Conducted The Afternoon Service At The Third Reformed Church, Simone Kennedy
De Hollander Took Note Of The Fact That Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte Conducted The Afternoon Service At The Third Reformed Church, Simone Kennedy
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
De Hollander took note of the fact that Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte conducted the afternoon service at the Third Reformed Church. The worship service attracted a large crowd.
A Letter, In Rough Draft, Of A. C. V. R. To The Land Commissioner In Washington D.C. About A Property Matter, A. C. Van Raalte, Erica D. Heeg
A Letter, In Rough Draft, Of A. C. V. R. To The Land Commissioner In Washington D.C. About A Property Matter, A. C. Van Raalte, Erica D. Heeg
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
A letter, in rough draft, of A.C.V.R. to the Land Commissioner in Washington D.C. about a property matter. Apparently A.C.V.R. had the practice of writing some letters in rough draft and then writing a good draft, which he sent off while retaining the rough draft as a record of his correspondence. The last line of the letter reads as follows: "I pray you Sir for light on the subject and for instructions what I have to do that they may not swallow up the whole tannery of that poor man and that they may not bring me in many troubles."
Meeting Minutes Of The Classis Of Holland, E. C. M. Oggel, William Buursma, Althea Buursma, William Kennedy
Meeting Minutes Of The Classis Of Holland, E. C. M. Oggel, William Buursma, Althea Buursma, William Kennedy
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
At a special meeting of the Classis of Holland, Dr. Albertus C. Van Raalte was elected president pro tem in the absence of Rev. A. Cz. Kuijper. Van Raalte requested Classis to approve the organization of three congregations in Amelia, Virginia. Classis approved.
A Letter Of Thos. Padgett Of The Port Sheldon Lumber Co. To H. Van Eyck, Treasurer Of The Harbor Board Of Commissioners, Thos. Padgett, Erica D. Heeg
A Letter Of Thos. Padgett Of The Port Sheldon Lumber Co. To H. Van Eyck, Treasurer Of The Harbor Board Of Commissioners, Thos. Padgett, Erica D. Heeg
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
A letter of Thos. Padgett of the Port Sheldon Lumber Co. to H. Van Eyck, Treasurer of the Harbor Board of Commissioners, about a contract between the Harbor Commission and Van Raalte and Company.
A Letter Of A. C. V. R. To A Mr. J. G. Van Heulen, A. C. Van Raalte, Seth Vander Werf
A Letter Of A. C. V. R. To A Mr. J. G. Van Heulen, A. C. Van Raalte, Seth Vander Werf
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
A letter of A.C.V.R. to a Mr. J. G. Van Heulen, who is advising Van Heulen about where to settle in America. If he should come to Amelia, A.C.V.R. informs him what to expect. A.C.V.R. gives detailed information about the conditions in Virginia. An important letter.
An Extract Of A Letter Written By Rev. Giles Van De Wall To Rev. Jacob Van Der Meulen Was Published In De Hope On This Date, Giles Van De Wall, Nella Kennedy
An Extract Of A Letter Written By Rev. Giles Van De Wall To Rev. Jacob Van Der Meulen Was Published In De Hope On This Date, Giles Van De Wall, Nella Kennedy
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
An extract of a letter written by Rev. Giles Van de Wall to Rev. Jacob Van der Meulen was published in De Hope on this date. There was a cryptic note quoted here as follows: "I took from that that Dr. Van Raalte was sent out by the Classis to bring the astray sheep together in new Kolonies. Why are there no restful days given to the old man? Apparently this was a reference to the Amelia Colony. Van de Wall did not realize that Van Raalte wanted to do this as a missionary project. Van de Wall spoke about …