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Albertus C. Van Raalte Wrote This Letter To His Daughter, Christina, A. C. Van Raalte, Joseph Rowan
Albertus C. Van Raalte Wrote This Letter To His Daughter, Christina, A. C. Van Raalte, Joseph Rowan
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
Albertus C. Van Raalte wrote this letter to his daughter, Christina, hoping to convince her that she should come to Amelia in order to help set up a home for her parents. He is aware that she will be marrying William Gilmore, which she does in 1869.
Letter Of The Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte To His Son-In-Law, The Rev. Peter J. Oggel, Published In De Hope, A. C. Van Raalte, Simone Kennedy
Letter Of The Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte To His Son-In-Law, The Rev. Peter J. Oggel, Published In De Hope, A. C. Van Raalte, Simone Kennedy
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
Another long letter of the Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte to his son-in-law, the Rev. Peter J. Oggel, which was published in De Hope, October 21, 1868, p. 2. On the one hand, the letter was for Oggel but V.R. wrote it for public consumption to counteract the criticism the colonization project in Virginia has been receiving. Excerpts are: "You should know this: the blacks (whose numbers slowly diminish in Virginia) are benevolent, friendly, fearful and in no way vengeful people." The southerners are a "devastated people" due to the recent Civil War. "The only way to healing is to …
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 raised $200 more for the endowment of Hope from the Pekin church, and $900 in notes. "In Fairview I met sharp remarks or inquiries about the buying of lands and the expectations to farm it: that Mr. ten Eyk who did make all those sharp inquiries cam just from New Jersey and was clearly trained in that region."
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, explaining how he is promoting the cause of Hope College at this meeting of the Synod.
The Acts And Proceedings Of The General Synod Of The Reformed Church In America, Convened In Regular Session In The City Of Hudson, N. Y., In June, 1868. Pp. 472, 480-485, Board Of Publication Of The Reformed Church
The Acts And Proceedings Of The General Synod Of The Reformed Church In America, Convened In Regular Session In The City Of Hudson, N. Y., In June, 1868. Pp. 472, 480-485, Board Of Publication Of The Reformed Church
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
At the meeting of the General Synod of the Reformed Church in America, held at Hudson, New York, the Committee on the Professorate made an extensive report. Much of the report dealt with issues at Hope College. One issue was the relationship of the theological school located at Hope College with Hope. Another issue was the proposal of Rev. Philip Phelps and Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte to make Hope College into a university. Professors T. Romeyn Beck, Charles Scott and Cornelius E. Crispell, professors at Hope College, sent a paper dissenting from the proposal to make Hope a university. …
A Handwritten Speech Of A. C. V. R., Mainly In The English Language And Partially In Dutch, A. C. Van Raalte
A Handwritten Speech Of A. C. V. R., Mainly In The English Language And Partially In Dutch, A. C. Van Raalte
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
A handwritten speech of A.C.V.R., mainly in the English language and partially in Dutch. The speech is written on the back of a RCA General Synod document about the National Council of Evangelical Churches. A.C.V.R.'s handwriting is very difficult to read and needs to be deciphered.
In A Letter To The Rev. Pieter Oggel And His Wife From A. C. Van Raalte, Published In De Hope, A. C. Van Raalte, Simone Kennedy
In A Letter To The Rev. Pieter Oggel And His Wife From A. C. Van Raalte, Published In De Hope, A. C. Van Raalte, Simone Kennedy
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
In a letter to the Rev. Pieter Oggel and his wife, published in De Hope April 29, Albertus C. Van Raalte reported that he was pleased to read the issues of this paper. He is also happy the Rev. [Jacob] Van der Meulen has accepted the call to his church. "And I am sure that it will not take long before this congregation favors a split in three." Later that year, the Ebenezer congregation and Third Reformed Church were organized. V.R. doesn't favor large churches because the members are not given sufficient pastoral care. V.R. is now on a major …
36th Annual Report Of The Board Of World Missions, Reformed Church In America
36th Annual Report Of The Board Of World Missions, Reformed Church In America
Board of Foreign Missions Annual Reports
The Board of Foreign Missions (later, World Missions) was organized by the General Synod in 1832. The board was under the direction of the RCA but was also under the authority of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. David Abeel led the first mission of the RCA to the island of Borneo in the Dutch East Indies in 1836. Missions also sprouted in four primary target areas: Japan, India, China, and Arabia. In 1857, the board broke away from its ties with the American Board of Missions and established independent missions. Under its current name, the board is …
A Letter Of Albertus C. Van Raalte To His Good Friend, Theodore Romeyn, A. C. Van Raalte
A Letter Of Albertus C. Van Raalte To His Good Friend, Theodore Romeyn, A. C. Van Raalte
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
A letter of Albertus C. Van Raalte to his good friend, Theodore Romeyn, whom he met in Detroit in 1846 and an attorney, stating that he is very sorry that the Van Raaltes cannot entertain him in their home. Mrs. Van Raalte is not well and their daughter-in-law who is staying with them expects a child shortly but they do invite him and his party to tea when he is in the city. The Rev. Abel T. Stewart, pastor of the "2nd Reformed Church" [Hope Church] is arranging a place for him to stay.
There Is A Report Of The First Reformed Church In Holland In The Minutes Of The Classis Of Holland, A. C. Van Raalte
There Is A Report Of The First Reformed Church In Holland In The Minutes Of The Classis Of Holland, A. C. Van Raalte
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
There is a report of the First Reformed Church in Holland in the Minutes of the Classis of Holland Dr. E. Wm. Kennedy who has annotated these minutes believes that the report on the life of the congregation was written by the pastor, Dr. Albertus C. Van Raalte. The revival of 1866 was mentioned. Kennedy's pertinent remarks about the report are as follows: "This largely gloomy, emotional report of the Holland church contrasts sharply with the mainly happy tone of the previous year's statement, and, whether Van Raalte actually penned these words himself (which he almost certainly did, given the …
Meeting Minutes Of The School Board Of The Holland Academy, Adrian Zwemer
Meeting Minutes Of The School Board Of The Holland Academy, Adrian Zwemer
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
Dr. Albertus C. Van Raalte was present at this meeting of the School Board of the Holland Academy on this date although the year was not given again but its place in the minute book would indicate that the year is 1867. One issue concerned a student who was admitted on trial for three months because at the age of eighteen, still understood any English. But he did well and could continue with support of the board. It was moved that a report of this meeting be printed in De Hope.
The Minutes Of The Consistory Of Hope Church, Wm. A. Shields, Judy Tanis Parr
The Minutes Of The Consistory Of Hope Church, Wm. A. Shields, Judy Tanis Parr
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
In the Minutes of the Consistory of Hope Church, this Consistory agreed on the following recorded resolution: "Resolved, That the Consistory admonish these brethren belonging to the Order of Free Masons to cease their connection with that body, in order that peace and harmony may prevail among us and others of our brethren who deem such connection contrary to the Word of God."
The Minutes Of The Consistory Of Hope Church
The Minutes Of The Consistory Of Hope Church
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
In the minutes of the Consistory of Hope Church, there is a full transcription of the letter that Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte, President of the Consistory of the First Reformed Church, wrote to the Consistory of the Hope Church, urging that congregation not accept any new members in the church who were Masons.
Meeting Minutes Of The Consistory Of The First Reformed Church, G. Wakker, William Buursma, Althea Buursma
Meeting Minutes Of The Consistory Of The First Reformed Church, G. Wakker, William Buursma, Althea Buursma
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
At a meeting of the consistory of the First Reformed Church at which Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte presided, the committee reported on proposed locations of the additional church in the village. One site was past the English Church [Hope Reformed?] and a site of four lots owned by the Van Raaltes [at Twelfth Street and Pine Avenue]. Final decision on location would be decided by the congregation. A sketch of the proposed new church building was provided by Messrs. Klijn, Minderhout, and Hofman.
A Letter To Mr. Moses B. Hopkins From George G. Steketee, George G. Steketee
A Letter To Mr. Moses B. Hopkins From George G. Steketee, George G. Steketee
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
A letter to Mr. Moses B. Hopkins from George G. Steketee In regard to the incorporation of the city, Steketee does not want the property of A. C. Van Raalte left outside of the confines of the city. His English is crude but he claims: "A. C. Van Raalte wishes to be left off I am against this and hope you will not alowe it for we want the Swamp Sand in he has made him Self Rich out of us poor duchman and there fore it's no more than Right that he should help to base the Esspence of …
The Minutes Of The Consistory Of Hope Church, W. B. Gilmore, Judy Tanis Parr
The Minutes Of The Consistory Of Hope Church, W. B. Gilmore, Judy Tanis Parr
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
In the minutes of the Consistory of Hope Church, Holland, Michigan, a copy of a letter from the Consistory of the First Reformed Church is inserted. Hope Church is urged not to accept Masons into the life of the congregation. The Consistory responded in a letter to the Consistory of the First Reformed Church on 9 April 1867, that says "The majority of us do not see the subject in the light that you do." It is a matter on which Christians may differ.
35th Annual Report Of The Board Of World Missions, Reformed Church In America
35th Annual Report Of The Board Of World Missions, Reformed Church In America
Board of Foreign Missions Annual Reports
The Board of Foreign Missions (later, World Missions) was organized by the General Synod in 1832. The board was under the direction of the RCA but was also under the authority of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. David Abeel led the first mission of the RCA to the island of Borneo in the Dutch East Indies in 1836. Missions also sprouted in four primary target areas: Japan, India, China, and Arabia. In 1857, the board broke away from its ties with the American Board of Missions and established independent missions. Under its current name, the board is …
1867-1868. Catalog., Hope College
Meeting Minutes Of The Consistory Of The First Reformed Church, G. Wakker, William Buursma, Althea Buursma
Meeting Minutes Of The Consistory Of The First Reformed Church, G. Wakker, William Buursma, Althea Buursma
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte was back from the Netherlands and present at this meeting of the consistory of the First Reformed Church. "Since the English, or Second Church locally, seems to have no objection to receiving members of the Masonic Lodge into the fellowship of their congregation and admit them to the table of the Lord, it was decided that it is our calling in a Christian protest to witness against this, following the church order."
Meeting Minutes Of The Consistory Of The First Reformed Church, G. Wakker, William Buursma, Althea Buursma
Meeting Minutes Of The Consistory Of The First Reformed Church, G. Wakker, William Buursma, Althea Buursma
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
At a meeting of the consistory of the First Reformed Church at which Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte was absent, among other actions, Peter Moerdyk received permission to transfer to the Second Church, namely Hope Reformed that had English services.
The Program Of The First Commencement Of Hope College, Hope College
The Program Of The First Commencement Of Hope College, Hope College
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
The program of the first commencement of Hope College. The event was held in the Gymnasium that doubled as a chapel and a venue for events such as this. Each of the eight graduates presented an oration interspersed with music. Gerrit Dangemond gave the valedictory oration. The conferring of degrees concluded the program. There is no information as to the length of the great event.
A Letter Of A. C. Van Raalte To His Son Ben, A. C. Van Raalte, Nella Kennedy
A Letter Of A. C. Van Raalte To His Son Ben, A. C. Van Raalte, Nella Kennedy
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
A letter of A. C. Van Raalte to his son, Ben, giving many details about their visit in the Netherlands. "We are enjoying our vacation and rest immensely and the pleasure of seeing so many of our relatives, of whom many are still living, is very enjoyable. We are showered with love and consideration - wherever we go the best is none too good. We feel very thankful and appreciative toward our children and yourself that your were willing to assume the care of the family and carry: the burden of that care to assure us of being able to …
Excerpts From The Minutes Of The Synod Of The Christian Seceded Reformed Church Of The Netherlands Concerning The Van Raalte Visit, Van Raalte, Henry Ten Hoor, Nella Kennedy
Excerpts From The Minutes Of The Synod Of The Christian Seceded Reformed Church Of The Netherlands Concerning The Van Raalte Visit, Van Raalte, Henry Ten Hoor, Nella Kennedy
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
Excerpts from the minutes of the Synod of the Christian Seceded Reformed Church of the Netherlands concerning the Van Raalte visit. A.C.V.R. makes an extensive address to the synod, explaining the union of the Classis of Holland with the Reformed Dutch Church and briefly hints at the reason for the 1857 Secession. He urges also a greater and reciprocal working relationship with the Dutch Gereformeerde Afgescheiden Kerk, for the sake of missions and for future emigrants to the U.S.A.
It Was Reported In A Note Published In De Hope On This Day That Rev. Philip Phelps Learned From Dr. Albertus C. Van Raalte That V. R. And Mrs. V. R. Were Expected To Be In New York Very Soon, Henry Ten Hoor
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
It was reported in a note published in De Hope on this day that Rev. Philip Phelps learned from Dr. Albertus C. Van Raalte that V.R. and Mrs. V.R. were expected to be in New York very soon. The Van Raaltes were in the process of traveling to the Netherlands.
Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte Wrote A Sermon For Presentation At The Annual National Day Of Prayer For Crops And Industry, A. C. Van Raalte, Nella Kennedy
Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte Wrote A Sermon For Presentation At The Annual National Day Of Prayer For Crops And Industry, A. C. Van Raalte, Nella Kennedy
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte wrote a sermon for presentation at the annual National Day of Prayer for Crops and Industry. The date of its presentation is not given. Dr. E. William Kennedy, in his study of the minutes of the Classis of Holland, said that the last mention of the annual day of prayer was 17 April 1867. The sermon may have been given that year or in an earlier year.
A Sermon By A. C. V. R. On The Text Of I Peter 1:2b. A. C. V. R. Wrote In Pencil, A. C. Van Raalte, Nella Kennedy
A Sermon By A. C. V. R. On The Text Of I Peter 1:2b. A. C. V. R. Wrote In Pencil, A. C. Van Raalte, Nella Kennedy
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
A sermon by A.C.V.R. on the text of I Peter 1:2b. A.C.V.R. wrote in pencil at the top, "by vertrek naar Nederland" [at the departure to the Netherlands], and at the end of the sermon wished the congregation to have grace and peace "under all circumstances" while he was gone. A.C.V.R. and wife left for Europe on April 23.
"A Document Signed By Albertus C. And Christiana J. Van Raalte, Giving The Power Of Attorney Over All Their Affairs, To Their Son, D. B. K. Van Raalte, While The Van Raaltes Are On Their Trip To The Netherlands", Henry E. Thompson
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
A document signed by Albertus C. and Christiana J. Van Raalte, giving the power of attorney over all their affairs, to their son, D. B. K. Van Raalte, while the Van Raaltes are on their trip to the Netherlands. The document was notarized by Henry E. Thompson, Notary Public for Kent County, Michigan. Ben Van Raalte was a witness to the signing.
A Letter Of Albertus C. Van Raalte To Philip Phelps, A. C. Van Raalte
A Letter Of Albertus C. Van Raalte To Philip Phelps, A. C. Van Raalte
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
A letter of Albertus C. Van Raalte to Philip Phelps, asking for Phelps assistance in making plans to sail to the Netherlands soon. A.C.V.R. details travel plans, passport application, and money amount they will need for the trip.
"A Copy Of The First Catalogue And Circular Of Hope College, Incorporated A.D. 1866, At Holland, Ottawa Co., Michigan; With A Catalogue And Circular Of The Holland Academy. 1865-66. Published By The Council. Albany: Weed, Parsons And Company, Printers. 1866. 48 Pages", The Council. Albany: Weed, Parsons And Company, Printers
"A Copy Of The First Catalogue And Circular Of Hope College, Incorporated A.D. 1866, At Holland, Ottawa Co., Michigan; With A Catalogue And Circular Of The Holland Academy. 1865-66. Published By The Council. Albany: Weed, Parsons And Company, Printers. 1866. 48 Pages", The Council. Albany: Weed, Parsons And Company, Printers
Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869
A copy of the FIRST CATALOGUE AND CIRCULAR OF HOPE COLLEGE, INCORPORATED A.D. 1866, AT HOLLAND, OTTAWA CO., MICHIGAN; with a Catalogue and Circular of the Holland Academy. 1865-66. Published by the Council. Albany: Weed, Parsons and Company, Printers. 1866. 48 pages. Dr. Philip Phelps is the president; Albertus C. Van Raalte is listed as the representative of the Particular Synod of Chicago. V.R. is also listed as president of the Council. Six gentlemen are listed as faculty. Thirty names of students are listed but at the publishing of the brochure, two are deceased, it says, and five withdrew before …
34th Annual Report Of The Board Of World Missions, Reformed Church In America
34th Annual Report Of The Board Of World Missions, Reformed Church In America
Board of Foreign Missions Annual Reports
The Board of Foreign Missions (later, World Missions) was organized by the General Synod in 1832. The board was under the direction of the RCA but was also under the authority of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. David Abeel led the first mission of the RCA to the island of Borneo in the Dutch East Indies in 1836. Missions also sprouted in four primary target areas: Japan, India, China, and Arabia. In 1857, the board broke away from its ties with the American Board of Missions and established independent missions. Under its current name, the board is …