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1866-1867. Catalog And Circular, Hope College Dec 1865

1866-1867. Catalog And Circular, Hope College

Hope College Catalogs

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The Rev. Pieter Jan Oggel, Son-In-Law Of Albertus And Christina Van Raalte, Wrote A Note To In De Hope That The Rev. A. B.Veenhuizen, An Associate Of Van Raalte In The Theological School In Ommen, Was Coming To Holland To Teach Modern Languages At Hope College And To Edit This Paper. Also, A Statement Of Purpose Of This New Publication, Pieter Jan Oggel, Simone Kennedy, Nella Kennedy Dec 1865

The Rev. Pieter Jan Oggel, Son-In-Law Of Albertus And Christina Van Raalte, Wrote A Note To In De Hope That The Rev. A. B.Veenhuizen, An Associate Of Van Raalte In The Theological School In Ommen, Was Coming To Holland To Teach Modern Languages At Hope College And To Edit This Paper. Also, A Statement Of Purpose Of This New Publication, Pieter Jan Oggel, Simone Kennedy, Nella Kennedy

Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869

The Rev. Pieter Jan Oggel, son-in-law of Albertus and Christina Van Raalte, wrote a note to in De Hope that the Rev. A. B. Veenhuizen, an associate of Van Raalte in the theological school in Ommen, was coming to Holland to teach modern languages at Hope College and to edit this paper. Currently he is serving a congregation in Pultneyville, New York. Also in this issue, volume one, number one, is the statement of purpose of this new publication. It is designed to serve the Dutch-speaking population. "Ecclesiastically we hope not to be involved in polemical writing... .The columns of …

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An Extensive News Article In The Grand Haven News, Sanford Howard, Mary Otterness Sep 1865

An Extensive News Article In The Grand Haven News, Sanford Howard, Mary Otterness

Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869

An extensive news article in the Grand Haven News, p. 1, on "The Dutch Colony in Michigan, by Sanford Howard from the office of the State Board of Agriculture, Lansing, Michigan, September 8, 1865, on agriculture as practiced by the Dutch in western Michigan. The writer is very positive about the accomplishments of the Dutch.

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A Letter Of A. C. Van Raalte To Philip Phelps Concerning Various Matters, A. C. Van Raalte Mar 1865

A Letter Of A. C. Van Raalte To Philip Phelps Concerning Various Matters, A. C. Van Raalte

Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869

A letter of A. C. Van Raalte to Philip Phelps concerning various matters, several of which are difficult to understand. "The First Church declined at present to call a second pastor... Mrs. Van Raalte has been shut up most of the time with slow fevers; I am able only to do half work..."

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R. N. Goodsell Wrote Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte About Some Business And Contract Matters, R. N. Goodsell, Mary Otterness Mar 1865

R. N. Goodsell Wrote Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte About Some Business And Contract Matters, R. N. Goodsell, Mary Otterness

Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869

R. N. Goodsell wrote Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte about some business and contract matters. John Roost is mentioned in the letter.

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Meeting Minutes Of The Consistory Of The First Reformed Church, G. Wakker, William Buursma, Althea Buursma Jan 1865

Meeting Minutes Of The Consistory Of The First Reformed Church, G. Wakker, William Buursma, Althea Buursma

Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869

Elder Kamper was appointed as chairman of the meeting of the consistory of the First Reformed Church in the absence of Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte. New members were received and two were transferred to the Second [Hope] Reformed Church. It was decided to pay W. Brouwer $5.00 per month for the daily tolling of the bell. But consistory felt that the community should also accept responsibility for paying him since daily tolling was a public service.

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Meeting Minutes Of The Consistory Of The First Reformed Church, G. Wakker, William Buursma, Althea Buursma Jan 1865

Meeting Minutes Of The Consistory Of The First Reformed Church, G. Wakker, William Buursma, Althea Buursma

Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869

Elder Broek was appointed chairman of the consistory meeting of the First Reformed Church in the absence of Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte. A committee reported on the funds pledged for minister's salary, new parsonage, and travel expenses. There seemed to be some lack of unanimity on the part of members about the direction in which the consistory was moving in reference to calling a minister. A congregational meeting would be called in two weeks.

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1865-1866. Catalog, Hope College Jan 1865

1865-1866. Catalog, Hope College

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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--6.", Council. Albany: Weed, Parsons And Company, Printers. 1865 Dec 1864

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--6.", Council. Albany: Weed, Parsons And Company, Printers. 1865

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--6." Published by the Council. Albany: Weed, Parsons and Company, Printers. 1865. Since Philip Phelps is principal, the material was published in Albany, New York. On pages 41-48 of the Academy Circular, Phelps gives a detailed history of the development of the institution. In the introduction to first catalogue of Hope College, Phelps wrote, "There has been no concealment of the Denominational aspect of the enterprise. Why should there be? A College …

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33rd Annual Report Of The Board Of World Missions, Reformed Church In America Dec 1864

33rd 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 …

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1865-1866. Catalog And Circular, Hope College Dec 1864

1865-1866. Catalog And Circular, Hope College

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Meeting Minutes Of The Consistory Of The First Reformed Church, G. Wakker, William Buursma, Althea Buursma Dec 1864

Meeting Minutes Of The Consistory Of The First Reformed Church, G. Wakker, William Buursma, Althea Buursma

Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869

Elder Teunis Keppel was chosen chairman of the consistory meeting of the First Reformed Church. New members were received and some transferred out including the membership of W. te Winkel who transferred "to the Second Church."Kommer Schaddelee asked to be received again at Pillar Church. A committee was appointed concerning his return to the congregation. The consistory spent most of the time of the meeting to discuss another major problem with members of the congregation.

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A Brief Note To Dr. And Mrs. A. C. Van Raalte From Their Son, Dirk, Dirk Van Raalte, Clarence Jalving Aug 1864

A Brief Note To Dr. And Mrs. A. C. Van Raalte From Their Son, Dirk, Dirk Van Raalte, Clarence Jalving

Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869

A brief note to Dr. and Mrs. A. C. Van Raalte from their son, Dirk, who wrote, "I am doing well. I write with my left hand and Benjamin holds the paper smooth. You must not concern yourselves about me." This is followed by a letter from son, Ben. "Dirk is a peculiar fellow he tells them what they must do for him and whenever his stump is dressed he takes a mirror and examines it, telling them what to do. He has an extensive knowledge of wounds. He has the courage of a lion and doesn't want to be …

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This Document Is The Satisfaction Of A Mortgage Made Between Samuel B. Schieffelin Of New York And Albertus And Christina Van Raalte In The Amount Of $873.85, J. Solis Rutterband, Sam B. Schieffelin, Mary Otterness Aug 1864

This Document Is The Satisfaction Of A Mortgage Made Between Samuel B. Schieffelin Of New York And Albertus And Christina Van Raalte In The Amount Of $873.85, J. Solis Rutterband, Sam B. Schieffelin, Mary Otterness

Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869

This document is the satisfaction of a mortgage made between Samuel B. Schieffelin of New York and Albertus and Christina Van Raalte in the amount of $873.85.

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This Document Is An Assignment Of A Mortgage Concerning Property Matters Between Albertus And Christina Van Raalte And Samuel B. Schieffelin Of New York., J. Solis Rutterband, Sam B. Schieffelin, Mary Otterness Aug 1864

This Document Is An Assignment Of A Mortgage Concerning Property Matters Between Albertus And Christina Van Raalte And Samuel B. Schieffelin Of New York., J. Solis Rutterband, Sam B. Schieffelin, Mary Otterness

Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869

This document is an assignment of a mortgage concerning property matters between Albertus and Christina Van Raalte and Samuel B. Schieffelin of New York.

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A Letter To A. C. Van Raalte From His Son, Ben., Ben Van Raalte, Clarence Jalving, Nella Kennedy Aug 1864

A Letter To A. C. Van Raalte From His Son, Ben., Ben Van Raalte, Clarence Jalving, Nella Kennedy

Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869

A letter to A. C. Van Raalte from his son, Ben. "We make frequent moves and we will take Atlanta sooner or later by flanking movements." He began his letter on the 19th and finished it on the 22nd.

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A Letter Of A. C. Van Raalte To "General Bowen", A. C. Van Raalte Aug 1864

A Letter Of A. C. Van Raalte To "General Bowen", A. C. Van Raalte

Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869

A letter of A. C. Van Raalte to "General Bowen," about his appointment as Commissioner of Immigration. "Eighteen years ago after a severe struggle with church and state authorities on account of originating and establishing the free church, my mind was ripened into the conviction of the necessity of immigration."

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A Letter To Christine Van Raalte From Her Brother, Ben, Ben Van Raalte, Clarence Jalving, Nella Kennedy Jul 1864

A Letter To Christine Van Raalte From Her Brother, Ben, Ben Van Raalte, Clarence Jalving, Nella Kennedy

Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869

A letter to Christine Van Raalte from her brother, Ben, who writes that "Gen. Sherman looks like an old broken-down farmer but he's a sharper. I have had the pleasure of seeing most of the generals in this army." The battle for Atlanta is furious.

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An Agreement Between A. C. V. R. And His Son With Warren Wilder, Dissolving Their Partnership Which Had Been Made On March 16, 1864, Warren Wilder, A. Van Raalte, A. C. Van Raalte, Mary Otterness Jul 1864

An Agreement Between A. C. V. R. And His Son With Warren Wilder, Dissolving Their Partnership Which Had Been Made On March 16, 1864, Warren Wilder, A. Van Raalte, A. C. Van Raalte, Mary Otterness

Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869

An agreement between A.C.V.R. and his son with Warren Wilder, dissolving their partnership which had been made on March 16, 1864.

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A Record Of The Purchase Of Property In The Holland Area By Two Persons By The Name Of Jenison Of The Township Of Georgetown, Chal Z. Moody, Mary Otterness Jul 1864

A Record Of The Purchase Of Property In The Holland Area By Two Persons By The Name Of Jenison Of The Township Of Georgetown, Chal Z. Moody, Mary Otterness

Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869

A record of the purchase of property in the Holland area by two persons by the name of Jenison of the Township of Georgetown. This may have been a purchase of property held by A.C.V.R. but his name does not appear on the document.

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A Letter To A. C. Van Raalte From His Son, Ben, Ben Van Raalte, Clarence Jalving, Nella Kennedy Jul 1864

A Letter To A. C. Van Raalte From His Son, Ben, Ben Van Raalte, Clarence Jalving, Nella Kennedy

Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869

A letter to A. C. Van Raalte from his son, Ben, who begins his letter by saying, "I am happy to be able to say that through God's mercy I am in good health as He has protected our company through a thousand dangers." He again saw considerable action.

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A Letter By A. C. Van Raalte Published In De Verzamelaar, A. C. Van Raalte, Simone Kennedy, De Versamelaar, Hope College Collection, Joint Archives Of Holland May 1864

A Letter By A. C. Van Raalte Published In De Verzamelaar, A. C. Van Raalte, Simone Kennedy, De Versamelaar, Hope College Collection, Joint Archives Of Holland

Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869

A letter written by the Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte on this date was published in De Verzamelaar on May 25 in which Van Raalte proposes the construction of a Mission Ship. The purpose of the ship is to send it to various regions to make mission settlements. Since Rev. Peter Oggel had pledges of $5,000 for the founding of the college, the new college will have a special task to focus on outreach. The proposed ship will be 300 ton; the keel is scheduled to be laid on June 24; certain pieces of lumber are still needed; please drop …

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This Document Is An Indenture Made Between Samuel B. Schieffelin And Albertus And Christina Van Raalte For Some Properties In Section 28 Of The Township Of Holland., A. C. Van Raalte, C. J. Van Raalte, Uleke De Vries, M. Hoogesteger, Mary Otterness May 1864

This Document Is An Indenture Made Between Samuel B. Schieffelin And Albertus And Christina Van Raalte For Some Properties In Section 28 Of The Township Of Holland., A. C. Van Raalte, C. J. Van Raalte, Uleke De Vries, M. Hoogesteger, Mary Otterness

Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869

This document is an indenture made between Samuel B. Schieffelin and Albertus and Christina Van Raalte for some properties in section 28 of the Township of Holland. A dollar amount of $500 was given.

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"Albertus C. Van Raalte To Samuel B. Schieffelin Bond May 20th, 1864.", A. C. Van Raalte, Mary Otterness May 1864

"Albertus C. Van Raalte To Samuel B. Schieffelin Bond May 20th, 1864.", A. C. Van Raalte, Mary Otterness

Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869

It reads on the back of this document: "Albertus C. Van Raalte to Samuel B. Schieffelin Bond May 20th, 1864." Payments of interest during the following years were recorded also in this document.

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In A Personal Account Book, Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte Recorded Sales Of Land To Samuel B. Schieffelin Of New York, Aldred Plugger Of Holland, And John Peters., A. C. Van Raalte, Mary Otterness May 1864

In A Personal Account Book, Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte Recorded Sales Of Land To Samuel B. Schieffelin Of New York, Aldred Plugger Of Holland, And John Peters., A. C. Van Raalte, Mary Otterness

Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869

In a personal account book, Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte recorded sales of land to Samuel B. Schieffelin of New York, Aldred Plugger of Holland, and John Peters.

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Christina, The Daughter Of Rev. Albertus And Christina Van Raalte, Wrote To Mary Her Sister, Christina Van Raalte May 1864

Christina, The Daughter Of Rev. Albertus And Christina Van Raalte, Wrote To Mary Her Sister, Christina Van Raalte

Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869

Christina, the daughter of Rev. Albertus and Christina Van Raalte, attending school at Olivet College or the Female Seminary there, wrote her sister Mary about the health of her parents, her brothers Dirk and Ben who were now in Georgia and many personal concerns. Christina's handwriting is in English and her script is very beautiful. [Mary married Dr. Gerrit Kollen.]

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A Property Transaction Between A. C. V. R. And Isaac Capon [Sic] And His Partner, John Bertsch, A. C. Van Raaltte, Mary Otterness Mar 1864

A Property Transaction Between A. C. V. R. And Isaac Capon [Sic] And His Partner, John Bertsch, A. C. Van Raaltte, Mary Otterness

Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869

A property transaction between A.C.V.R. and Isaac Capon [sic] and his partner, John Bertsch. A page from A.C.V.R.'s account book.

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A Contract For A Co-Partnership Between Warren Wilder, Albertus C. Van Raalte And Albertus Van Raalte For A Business Selling Lumber And Shingles., Warren Wilder, Albertus Van Raalte, A. C. Van Raalte, Mary Otterness Mar 1864

A Contract For A Co-Partnership Between Warren Wilder, Albertus C. Van Raalte And Albertus Van Raalte For A Business Selling Lumber And Shingles., Warren Wilder, Albertus Van Raalte, A. C. Van Raalte, Mary Otterness

Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869

A contract for a co-partnership between Warren Wilder, Albertus C. Van Raalte and Albertus Van Raalte for a business selling lumber and shingles. The company shall be known as Wilder and Company. Each partner invested $1,500 in the business.

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A Letter Of Ben Van Raalte To His Brother, Dirk, Ben Van Raalte Feb 1864

A Letter Of Ben Van Raalte To His Brother, Dirk, Ben Van Raalte

Van Raalte Papers: 1860-1869

A letter of Ben Van Raalte to his brother, Dirk. The letter is written in English. Ben tells about the kind of duty he has currently. He considers New York City "pretty lively."

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32nd Annual Report Of The Board Of World Missions, Reformed Church In America Dec 1863

32nd 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 …

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