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Notes On The Congregational Meeting, A. C. Van Raalte, G. Wakke, William Buursma, Althea Buursma Nov 1858

Notes On The Congregational Meeting, A. C. Van Raalte, G. Wakke, William Buursma, Althea Buursma

Van Raalte Papers: 1850-1859

The congregational meeting on this Thanksgiving Day opened with the singing of Psalm 86, verse 6 after which the pastor, Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte, prayed and then "presented the needs of the congregation..." A report was made on the income given for the poor, the Academy, congregational school, and other causes. The congregational school was $1,128.12 in debt. There were still twenty-one unpaid bills on the church building. Many members owed money on their pews. The General Synod minutes of that year indicate the congregation had 168 families and 334 members. Forty infants were baptized, there were 150 catechumens, …

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Notes On The Meeting Of The Board Of Regents Of The Holland Academy, P. J. Oggel Aug 1858

Notes On The Meeting Of The Board Of Regents Of The Holland Academy, P. J. Oggel

Van Raalte Papers: 1850-1859

A meeting of the Board of Regents of the Holland Academy was held on this date. Those in attendance were Rev. John Van Vleck, Rev. Giles Vande Wall, Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte, Rev. Cornelius Vander Meulen, Rev. Adrian Zwemer, Rev. G. J. Nykerk, and Rev. Pieter J. Oggel. Vande Wall was elected president and Van Raalte, treasurer. The by-laws were set forth. It was resolved that the minutes would be kept in English. The all-day and evening sessions dealt with many issues.

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Letter From A. C. Van Raalte To Saml B. Schieffelin, A. C. Van Raalte Jul 1858

Letter From A. C. Van Raalte To Saml B. Schieffelin, A. C. Van Raalte

Van Raalte Papers: 1850-1859

"Saml B. Schieffelin Esq. Dear Sir! Bearer Mr. John Roost Supervisor of Town Holland about whom and his object I wrote you is by this introduction letter Verij much recommended to your kindness sympathy and aid by your obliged Friend A. C. Van Raalte Holland Ottawa Mich July [day obliterated by an ink spot] [1]858." Roost has been sent by the Holland Harbor Board to canvass the eastern RCA churches and friends to raise money for the harbor project.

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Notice For A Speical Township Meeting In De Hollander, C. Doesburg Mar 1858

Notice For A Speical Township Meeting In De Hollander, C. Doesburg

Van Raalte Papers: 1850-1859

A notice for a "Special Township Meeting!!" scheduled for March 29 in the "Orphan House" for the purpose of "taking a vote of the taxable inhabitants to borrow money on the credit of said Township, and issue bonds and coupons for the payment thereof at some future time not less than five years from the date of said bonds with interest payable annually at the rate of seven per cent per year;..." for raising funds for the Holland Harbor.

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Letter From Albertus C. Van Raalte Published In De Hollander, Albertus C. Van Raalte, Seth Vander Werf, Nella Kennedy Mar 1858

Letter From Albertus C. Van Raalte Published In De Hollander, Albertus C. Van Raalte, Seth Vander Werf, Nella Kennedy

Van Raalte Papers: 1850-1859

A letter of the Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte which was published in De Hollander on March 24.

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Article In De Hollander, Henry Ten Hoor Feb 1858

Article In De Hollander, Henry Ten Hoor

Van Raalte Papers: 1850-1859

Information on proposed Holland Harbor work appeared in this issue of De Hollander. The Harbor Commission estimated the cost to come to $21,518.20. The four member of the commission whose names were appended to this report were N. Vijn, W. H. Flietsra, H. D. Post and A. C. van Raalte.

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26th Annual Report Of The Board Of World Missions, Reformed Church In America Jan 1858

26th 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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Article In De Hollander, Henry Ten Hoor, Nella Kennedy Dec 1857

Article In De Hollander, Henry Ten Hoor, Nella Kennedy

Van Raalte Papers: 1850-1859

An article appeared in De Hollander on this date with the title,"Wat men te Holland, in Michigan, ten opzigte van opvoeding, onderwijs en aankweeking van wetenschap alzoo doet." Or, "What is being done in Holland, Michigan, in regard to education, instruction and the development of learning." The writer of the essay gives a very good picture of the educational ventures in the Colony but also of church life including the development of singing school. The document is a good source for information about education in early Holland, Michigan. The Pioneer School or Academy is here referred to as a Latin …

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Draft Of A Letter From Albertus C. Van Raalte To Governor Bingham Of The State Of Michigan, Albertus C. Van Raalte Dec 1857

Draft Of A Letter From Albertus C. Van Raalte To Governor Bingham Of The State Of Michigan, Albertus C. Van Raalte

Van Raalte Papers: 1850-1859

A draft of a letter to Mr. Bingham, Governor of the State of Michigan, from the Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte, concerning the Holland Harbor. Since this is a draft, the writing is much harder to read. Van Raalte questions Article IV of the Northwest Ordinance.

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Draft Of A Letter From Albertus C. Van Raalte To Governor Bingham Of The State Of Michigan, Albertus C. Van Raalte Dec 1857

Draft Of A Letter From Albertus C. Van Raalte To Governor Bingham Of The State Of Michigan, Albertus C. Van Raalte

Van Raalte Papers: 1850-1859

A draft of a letter to Governor Bingham of the State of Michigan from the Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte, concerning the Holland Harbor. The lighthouse is not yet built; unfinished piers are at the mercy of the storms. He recognizes the present financial crisis. Van Raalte proposes levying a 1% tax on the land of the town and township.

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Letter From A. C. Van Raalte To Phillip Phelps, A. C. Van Raalte Aug 1857

Letter From A. C. Van Raalte To Phillip Phelps, A. C. Van Raalte

Van Raalte Papers: 1850-1859

A letter of A. C. Van Raalte to Philip Phelps of Hastings, New York, about fund raising for the Academy and the building of Van Vleck.

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The Circular Of The Holland Academy In The Hollander, Van Vleck Jun 1857

The Circular Of The Holland Academy In The Hollander, Van Vleck

Van Raalte Papers: 1850-1859

The Circular of the Holland Academy which appeared in English in The Hollander, the English edition. The resolutions made at the Particular Synod of Chicago on April 29 and 30 are printed in full. A very informative and important document.

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List Of Persons And Churches Who Donated To The Fund For The Construction Of Van Vleck Hall, A. C. Van Raalte May 1857

List Of Persons And Churches Who Donated To The Fund For The Construction Of Van Vleck Hall, A. C. Van Raalte

Van Raalte Papers: 1850-1859

The list of persons and churches who donated to the fund for the construction of Van Vleck Hall, Hope College. The manuscript list is in the handwriting of Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte who personally canvassed in the states of New York and New Jersey. The amount he raised was $6,564.70 from many people and churches. Many gifts are in the fifty cents to ten dollar range. Names of some donors were Prof Wm. H. Campbell of Rutgers College, the Hon. Th. Frelinghuysen, Samuel B. Schieffelin for five gifts in the amount of $440, Rev. James A. H. Cornell, Rev. …

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De Hollander Election To The Board Of Regents, Simone Kennedy Mar 1857

De Hollander Election To The Board Of Regents, Simone Kennedy

Van Raalte Papers: 1850-1859

No abstract provided.

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The "Traveling & Begging Guide" Of Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte, John Van Vleck Dec 1856

The "Traveling & Begging Guide" Of Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte, John Van Vleck

Van Raalte Papers: 1850-1859

The "Traveling & Begging Guide" of Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte when he went on fund-raising trips to New York and New Jersey to raise money for the academy building, later known as Van Vleck Hall. He is given clear directions as to where he must travel and whom he should visit. The writer of instructions in the guide is not identified. However, judging from a 1 September 1856 letter of John Van Vleck to Van Raalte, the handwriting of Van Vleck is similar to the handwriting in this document. A letter of introduction to prospective donors by Dr. Thomas …

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A Letter Of Anna [Taylor], Daughter Of Walter T. Taylor, The First Principal Of The Pioneer School, To Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte, Anna Taylor Dec 1856

A Letter Of Anna [Taylor], Daughter Of Walter T. Taylor, The First Principal Of The Pioneer School, To Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte, Anna Taylor

Van Raalte Papers: 1850-1859

A letter of Anna [Taylor], daughter of Walter T. Taylor, the first principal of the Pioneer School, to Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte. She assumed that A.C.V.R. had heard of her father's death. However, she regretted that her father and A.C.V.R. had a disagreement which marred their relationship. Wichers quotes this letter in A Century of Hope, p. 40.

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A Notice In The Hollander (The English Edition), H. D. Post Sep 1856

A Notice In The Hollander (The English Edition), H. D. Post

Van Raalte Papers: 1850-1859

A notice in The Hollander, (the English edition), concerning the default of a mortgage by the Nagels of a piece of property for which A. C. Van Raalte was serving as agent for the heirs of Jacob Woltjes.

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Report In De Hollander, H. D. Post Sep 1856

Report In De Hollander, H. D. Post

Van Raalte Papers: 1850-1859

In a report in De Hollander, a mortgage default was published. Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte was mentioned because he was the agent for the heirs of Jacob Woltjes but was succeeded by Jacob D. Jonker. H. D. Post served as the attorney.

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A Pamphlet, Entitled, Beknopte Verhandeling Over De Geschiedenis Leer En Regering Der Hollandsche Gereformeerd Protestantsche Kerk In Noord-Amerika, Board Of Publication Of The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church Jul 1856

A Pamphlet, Entitled, Beknopte Verhandeling Over De Geschiedenis Leer En Regering Der Hollandsche Gereformeerd Protestantsche Kerk In Noord-Amerika, Board Of Publication Of The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church

Van Raalte Papers: 1850-1859

A pamphlet, entitled, Beknopte Verhandeling over de Geschiedenis Leer en Regering der Hollandsche Gereformeerd Protestantsche Kerk in Noord-Amerika. Goedgekeurd en uitgegeven door de Board van bestuurders der sabbath school. Vereeniging, onder toezigt en op last der algemeene synode. New York: Board of Publication of the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, 337 Broadway [New York, New York.] 1857, 24 pp. An introduction for the readers was written by A. C. Van Raalte, C. van der Meulen, and P. J. Oggel, dated Augustus, 1856.

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News Item Printed In De Hollander, Henry Ten Hoor Jul 1856

News Item Printed In De Hollander, Henry Ten Hoor

Van Raalte Papers: 1850-1859

A news item was printed in De Hollander reporting that the new church building was dedicated the previous Sunday. The First Reformed Church congregation could leave the log church and enjoy worship in the new Pillar Church. Rev. Albertus Van Raalte, pastor, preached on Psalm 84, verses two and three. In the afternoon, he preached on the third petition of the Lord's prayer, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. In the evening, Rev. John Van Vleck preached in English. Four young people made profession of faith, one of whom was baptized. The reporter said that …

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Note On The Meeting Minutes Of The Consistory Of The First Reformed Church, William Buursma Jun 1856

Note On The Meeting Minutes Of The Consistory Of The First Reformed Church, William Buursma

Van Raalte Papers: 1850-1859

At the end of Volume I of the Minutes of the Consistory of the First Reformed Church this note was added: "On June 29, 1856, the church building was dedicated by Rev. A. C. van Raalte, who spoke on Psalm 84: 2,3. In the evening, a service was held in the English language, under the direction of Rev. van Vleck." The date on the cover of the minute book is "May 24, 1855."

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Meeting Minutes Of The Consistory Of The First Reformed Church, A. C. Van Raalte, William Buursma, Althea Buursma Apr 1856

Meeting Minutes Of The Consistory Of The First Reformed Church, A. C. Van Raalte, William Buursma, Althea Buursma

Van Raalte Papers: 1850-1859

At a meeting of the consistory of the First Reformed Church at which Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte presided, offered the opening prayer, and served as the clerk, friends of Abraham Krabshuis presented a letter protesting the laxity of the consistory. The writers, J. Hogenhorst and J. Piljzer, have been barred from the Lord's table because of their bitter spirit. They have requested transfer of membership to the Scottish church. Van Raalte suggested that two extensions be built for the Lord's table in the new church. After some discussion about the salvation of children dying in infancy, the meeting was …

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Bible Lesson Prepared By A. C. Van Raalte, A. C. Van Raalte, Nella Kennedy Feb 1856

Bible Lesson Prepared By A. C. Van Raalte, A. C. Van Raalte, Nella Kennedy

Van Raalte Papers: 1850-1859

Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte continued his lectures on Genesis. This lesson in on Genesis 3:11. The message is entitles the 10th Bible reading.

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Diary Entry Of Geisje Vander Haar Visscher, Geisje Vander Haar Visscher, Clarence Jalving Dec 1855

Diary Entry Of Geisje Vander Haar Visscher, Geisje Vander Haar Visscher, Clarence Jalving

Van Raalte Papers: 1850-1859

Geisje Vander Haar Visscher's diary contains an entry on page 13, in which she made a reference to both Albertus C. Van Raalte and to Mrs. Christina Van Raalte. An entry for 1849 on p. 10 said that the Van Raaltes often came to visit the Vander Haars. The 1856 reference is about the "High School" and bringing it into a better condition. This is a reference to the Pioneer School. She also said Mr. Van Vleck had come to the school. She thought that Mrs. Van Vleck was a lovely person. The Vander Haar apparently got to know the …

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News Note In De Hollander, H. Doesburg Dec 1855

News Note In De Hollander, H. Doesburg

Van Raalte Papers: 1850-1859

A news note in De Hollander gave a full report on all the local businesses in the city of Holland. The editor, H. Doesburg, is very pleased with the progress of the local businesses.

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Report In De Hollander, H. Doesburg Dec 1855

Report In De Hollander, H. Doesburg

Van Raalte Papers: 1850-1859

The editor of De Hollander, H. Doesburg, reported on the increase of trade in the city. "We have a respectable fleet engaged in the Lake trade, and we think our vessels have proved as profitable as any of those navigating Lake Michigan."

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Letter From A. C. Van Raalte To The Auditor General Of Michigan, A. C. Van Raalte Aug 1855

Letter From A. C. Van Raalte To The Auditor General Of Michigan, A. C. Van Raalte

Van Raalte Papers: 1850-1859

A letter of A. C. Van Raalte to the Auditor General of Michigan about taxes on property he purchased in 1847.

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A Report In The Twenty-Third Annual Report Of The Board Of Domestic Missions Of The Ref. Protestant Dutch Church, Presented To The General Synod Jun 1855

A Report In The Twenty-Third Annual Report Of The Board Of Domestic Missions Of The Ref. Protestant Dutch Church, Presented To The General Synod

Van Raalte Papers: 1850-1859

A report in the twenty-third annual report of the Board of Domestic Missions of the Ref. Protestant Dutch Church, presented to the General Synod on this date, concerning the "Mission at Holland, Ottaway [sic] County, Michigan," p. 19. The purpose of the mission was to provide English preaching in the Colony. The mission eventually organized at the Second or Hope Reformed Church.

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The Twenty-Third Annual Report Of The Board Of Domestic Missions Of The Ref. Protestant Dutch Church: Presented To The General Synod At Their Annual Meeting In New-Brunswick, N. J., June 6, 1855. Jun 1855

The Twenty-Third Annual Report Of The Board Of Domestic Missions Of The Ref. Protestant Dutch Church: Presented To The General Synod At Their Annual Meeting In New-Brunswick, N. J., June 6, 1855.

Van Raalte Papers: 1850-1859

The Twenty-Third Annual Report of the Board of Domestic Missions of the Ref. Protestant Dutch Church: presented to the General Synod at their annual meeting in New-Brunswick, N. J., June 6, 1855. Items of interest: p. 10: several churches in the Classis of Holland received grants of $50. The Holland Church, Rev. Van Raalte pastor, received seventeen members on confession and twenty-five on certificate. p. 31: Van Raalte's Church consists of 151 families and the congregation contributed $8.00 to the board. pp. 90-92: A full report by the Rev. A. C. Van Raalte, pastor of the Church of Holland, Ottawa …

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Letter From Philip Hoedmaker To A. C. Van Raalte, Philip Hoedmaker, Simone Kennedy May 1855

Letter From Philip Hoedmaker To A. C. Van Raalte, Philip Hoedmaker, Simone Kennedy

Van Raalte Papers: 1850-1859

A letter from Philip Hoedemaker, a student at Rutgers College, New Brunswick, New Jersey, to the Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte, in which he reports on student life at the college. He indicates that several students do not have good study habits. His funds are very low and he has debts of $50. Other students from the Colony at Rutgers are Jacob Vander Meulen, son of the Rev. Cornelius Vander Meulen, and Christiaan Vander Veen. Hoedemaker did not go into the ministry of the Dutch Reformed Church, returning instead to the Netherlands where he became eventually a professor of theology …

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