The Joint Archives Quarterly

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• Mary Geegh: A Missionary of Love and Faith in India, Carolyn Thornbury
• From the Collections Archivist, Sarah Lundy

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• The Ails of the Smiths: The Plight of an Early Pioneer Family, Emma Gail Compton
• From the Collections Archivist, Sarah Lundy
• Joint Archives of Holland Honor Roll of Donors 2023

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• The Campus Experience of Hope College Women During World War II, Brooke Carbaugh
• From the Director, Geoffrey Reynolds

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• For the Sake of the Call: Family Pain Across Generations, Grace Pettinger
• Reynolds Retires as Director, Kelly Jacobsma
• From the Director, Geoff Reynolds
• Discerning My Vocation: My Internships at the Joint Archives and Van Wylen Library, Mackenzie Rhode
• Joint Archives of Holland Honor Roll of Donors 2022

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• The STEM-Missionary Connection for Hope Women, Maria Seidl
• From the Dean, Kelly Jacobsma
• From the Collections Archivist, Sarah Lundy

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• Hope College and the Great Depression, Grace Baty
• From the Collections Archivist, Sarah Lundy
• Holland Area Historical Society Update

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• Tragedy, Triumph, and Resilience: The Knickerbocker Theatre in Holland, Aine O'Connor
• From the Director, Geoffrey Reynolds

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• The Women's Athletic Association: The Foundation of Women's Sports at Hope College, Grace Pettinger
• From the Director, Geoffrey Reynolds
• Joint Archives of Holland Honor Roll of Donors 2021

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• Frosh-Soph Games: The Lost Legacy of the Dimnent Cup, Maria Seidl
• From the Director, Geoffrey Reynolds

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• Honoring Burr Tillstrom: Television Pioneer and Friend of Hope College, Rebecca Stanton and Grace Pettinger
• From the Director, Geoffrey Reynolds
• Faith, Doubt, and Perseverance: An Archival Experience, Mary Laffey

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• Almost Like Home: Princess Juliana Comes to Holland, 1944, Aine O'Connor
• From the Director, Geoffrey Reynolds
• May, Fritz Kliphuis
• Mysteries & Histories, MSRA

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• The Trials of Transcriptions: A Look Into the United Spanish War Veterans of Holland, Michigan, Autumn Balamucki
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• Honor Roll of Donors 2020

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• Over Where? One Michigan Soldier's Fight in Russia, Aine O'Connor
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• Beneath the Inland Seas, Michigan Shipwreck Research Association

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• Heart, Head, and Hand: James Dooley and Southern Normal School, Aine O'Connor
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• Honor Roll of Donors 2019

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• Boy Soldier, Trainman, Churchman and Public Servant, Paul Trap
• From the Director, Geoffrey Reynolds
• Latino History in Holland, Maggie Houseman
• Holland Area Historical Society Programs 2019-2020

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• Music at Hope: Continuity and Change Since 1866, Marc Baer
• From the Director, Geoffrey Reynolds
• The Historian as Detective, Allison Utting

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• "The Will to Win": How the Athletic Program of a Small Christian College Has Been Shaped by Its Most Notorious Fraternity, Joseph Williams
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• Answering Negativity with Support: The German American Experience in Holland, Michigan, During World War I, Natalie Fulk
• Beneath the Inland Seas, MSRA

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• "Dearest Sister:" Letters from Lillie, Rebecca Palomino
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• The People Behind Tulip Time, Laurel Post
• Honor Roll of Donors 2018

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• Here As at Home: The 1918 Holland Flu Epidemic, Aine O'Connor
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• Selfless Service and Sacrifice: A Holland Soldier's Story, Hannah Brockway
• Holland Area Historical Society, 2018-2019
• New book published: Boats Made in Holland: A Michigan Tradition, Geoffrey D. Reynolds

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• The Story of My Life: Siewert Bus (1854-1938), Ken Bus
• From the Director, Geoffrey Reynolds

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• World War I's Polar Bears Fighting at the Top of the World, Laurel Post
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• West Michigan Fighter Pilot, Kurt Byers
• Beneath the Inland Seas, Michigan Shipwreck Research Association

• Lucas De Weert--The Seeker, Mary Raper
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• Weston and the Wannabe, Marjorie Viveen
• Honor Roll of Donors 2017
• The Poor Farm: A Documentary

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• The Red Cross in Ottawa County: 1909 to 1940, Wallace K. Ewing
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• Holland Area Historical Society Programs 2017-2018

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• Bravery Under Fire: The Diary of a World War I Soldier, Natalie Fulk
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• Ottawa County Red Cross, 1941-1950, Wallace K. Ewing
• "History is Always Alive," Eva Dean Folkert

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• Voorhees Hall: A Symbol of Women's Education at Hope College, Natalie Fulk
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• Dimnent Memorial Chapel: The Story and the Symbols, Nathan Longfield
• Beneath the Inland Seas, Mysteries & Histories, Michigan Shipwreck Research Association

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• The Legacy of Philip Phelps Jr., Alex Markos
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• Representations of Hope College: An Examination of the Orations of the Class of 1866, Natalie Fulk
• Honor Roll of Donors 2016

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• "The thriving little city of Holland is no more...", the Story of the Great Fire of October 8-9, 1871, Eldon R. Kramer
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• Misconceptions of the Religious Life of Hope in the late 20th Century, Nathan Longfield
• Collections Now Open
• Save the Date
• Holland Area Historical Society programs for 2016-2017

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• Ticket to the Poor Farm, Marjorie Viveen
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• From Construction to Leper Colonies: The Story of the Rottschaefer Family in India, Laurel Post

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• The Dream and Reality of Carousel Mountain, Rob Sligh
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• Beneath the Inland Seas, Michigan Shipwreck Research Association

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• The Dual Calling of Missionary Wives: A Look at the Reformed Church of America in China, 1917-1951, Victoria Henry
• Hope and Wilhelmina Hospital School of Nursing: The Role of Missionary Nurses in Xiamen, China, Katelyn Dickerson
• Faith and Humanitarian Aid in Wartime China, 1937-1941, Claire Barrett
• From the Director, Geoffrey Reynolds
• Joint Archives of Holland Honor Roll of Donors
• AADAS 2015 Conference

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• Van Raalte Memorial Hall Fire, Nathan Longfield
• History of Vander Werf Hall, Alex Markos
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• Collections Now Open
• HAHS Programs 2015-2016

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• Compulsory Chapel, Nathan Longfield
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• The Early Years of Hope-Calvin Basketball, William J. Braaksma

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• Nick Goutziers: A Life of Blessings from Pain, Charlyn Pelter
• From the Director, Geoffrey Reynolds
• Jean Nienhuis and her Mission to Amoy, China, 1920-1952, Jillian Nichols

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• Grand Craft: Builders of Fine Mahogany Boats, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• My Introduction to Hope College, Justine Bailey
• From Archives Amateur to Aficionado, Amanda Palomino
• Jenison Electric Park: Holland Michigan's Beloved Resort and Amusement Park, book introduction
• Joint Archives of Holland, Honor Roll of Donors 2014

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• Local History is Alive and Online with Digital Holland, Michigan, Allyson Hoffman
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• Archivist Geoffrey Reynolds Appointed to New Endowed Directorship
• Collections Now Open

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• The War as He Remembers It: George H. Kuiper's World War II Experience
• From the Director
• The Keel that Never Kissed the Sea

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• The Life and Legacy of A. J. Muste, Madalyn Northuis
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• Collections Now Open
• Beneath the Island Seas, Michigan Shipwreck Research Association

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• From Russia With Love: An Immigrant's Story, Amanda Palomino
• From the Director, Geoffrey Reynolds
• From Craft to Industry: The Boat Builders of Holland, Geoffrey Reynolds
• Joint Archives of Holland: Honor Roll of Donors 2013

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• Legacy of Leadership:Looking Back Through the History of the Presidents of Hope, Amanda Palomino
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• Intern Encounters History, Ian Post
• HOLLAND AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY 2013-2014

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• The Joint Archives of Holland Celebrates 25 Years of Service, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• Missionary Correspondence Research Reveals New Information, Madalyn Northuis
• Missionary Papers Research and Dr. John Otte, Rebekah Llorens
• Collections Now Open

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• Tena Holkeboer: God's Bridge to the Chinese, Hannah Boehme
• From the Director, Geoffrey Reynolds
• The Leprosy Federation, Amanda Palomino
• Japanese Scholar Visits Archives

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• Dr. Edwin G. Mulder: A Life Dedicated to Christ, Sara McMullin
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• Joint Archives of Holland Honor Roll of Donors 2012

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• Jesiek Brothers Shipyard: From Minnows to Marina, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds

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• Hot Tamales! CASA Celebrates Twenty-Five Years of Sharing, Caring, and Making a Difference, Amanda Palomino
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds

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• Messengers of Hope, Stephen Pedersen
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• The Papers of Peter Semelink, Michael Douma

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• Made of Steel: The History of the Roamer Boat Company, Geoffrey Reynolds
• From the Director, Geoffrey Reynolds
• Joint Archives of Holland Honor Roll of Donors 2011
• Albertus C. Van Raalte: Leader & Liaison

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• History of Campus Ministries at Hope College, Stephen Pedersen
• From the Director, Geoffrey Reynolds
• Profile of Former Student Assistant, Michael Douma
• Envisioning Hope College
• Letters written by Albertus C. Van Raalte to Philip Phelps Jr., 1857 to 1875, Elton J. Bruins and Karen G. Schakel
• Albertus C. Van Raalte: Leader & Liaison

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• Envisioning Hope College, Elton J. Bruins
• From the Director, Geoffrey Reynolds

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• A Hodgepodge of Memories: Recollections of Hope College High School, Julia Irene Bruischat Drost
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• Cronje Junction, Fritz L. Kliphuis

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• Latin Americans United for Progress: Processing the History of Holland's Latino Citizens, James Richardson
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• Joint Archives of Holland Honor Roll of Donors 2010

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• Ottawa County's Forgotten Dead Finally Memorialized at Poor Farm, Eldon R. Kramer
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• Holland Pioneer Isaac Kramer Represents Common Man Buried at Poor Farm, Eldon R. Kramer
• Ottawa County Community Haven: A Poor Farm Withstands the Test of Time, Deborah Sturtevant

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• A World War I Tribute to Uncle George Boneburg, Michael George Griffin
  
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds

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• For Those in Peril: Shipwrecks of Ottawa County, Craig Rich
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds

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• The Environmental History of the Macatawa Watershed, Carl Van Faasen
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• Joint Archives of Holland Honor Roll of Donors 2009

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• The History of the Knickerbocker Fraternity, Michelle Brinkman
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds

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• A Century of Science, Dr. Moses Lee, Dr. Graham Peaslee, Valerie van Heest
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds

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• Audio Memories, David Boeve
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds

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• Foundation of Hope: "Dear Old Van Vleck" Turns 150, Laura Shears
• From the Director
• Joint Archives of Holland Honor Roll of Donors 2008

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• Lakewood Farm: the Farm that was a Zoo, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds

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• Memories of an American Missionary Family in the Persian Gulf, Timothy S. Harrison
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds

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• A Hard Death - the Sinking of the Hennepin, Valerie Olson van Heest
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds

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• A Step Forward for Hope College: Building Graves Hall and Winants Chapel, Elton J. Bruins
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds

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• Skipper-Craft Boats, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds

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• Legacy of a Landmark: The History of Elizabeth R. Voorhees Hall, Lauren M. Berka
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds

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• Half a Ship - Twice the Mystery: The Ann Arbor No. 5., Valerie Olson van Heest
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds

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• Now Appearing in Downtown Holland: The History of the Knickerbocker Theatre, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• Joint Archives of Holland Honor Roll of Donors 2006

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• The Hope College Museum: A Cabinet of Curiosity, Michael Douma
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds

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• A History of Central Reformed Church of Grand Rapids, Daniel L. Ballast
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• Call for Papers

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• Fifty Years of Making Fun: The Story of the Slick Craft Boat Company, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• Joint Archives of Holland Honor Roll of Donors 2005

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• The Disappearance of Flight 2501, Michigan Shipwreck Research Associates
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds

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• A Bend in the River: Holland Settler's Role in the Battle of Tebbs Bend, Terry VandeWater
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds

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• Fifty Years of Making Fun: The History of the Slikkers Family and Boat Building, Part Two, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds

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• Holland's Forgotten War, Michael Douma
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• Joint Archives of Holland Honor Roll of Donors 2004

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• ICEBOUND! The Ordeal of the S. S. Michigan, Craig Rich, Valerie Olson van Heest
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds

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• News from the Civil War: A Story of Two Soldiers, Diana Rosenhagen
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• Joint Archives of Holland and A. C. Van Raalte Institute to Relocate
• Recordings from 1947 Telling Holland's Story Available on CD, "Echoes of a Century"

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• Veneklasen Brick: A Family, a Company, and a Unique 19th Century Dutch Architectural Movement in Michigan, Michael Douma
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds

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• The Mac Bay Boat Company Story, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• The Processing Table

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• Baseball Arrives in Holland: A history of the origins of baseball in Holland, Michigan, Michael Van Beek
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds

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• A Glimpse into the Past: The Discovery of the H. C. Akeley, Valerie Olson van Heest
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• Oral History for Michiganians

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• Extraordinary People: Polio Survivors, Matthew P. Nickel
• From the Director, Geoffrey D. Reynolds

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• Contributions of a Legend: The Story ofMetta J. Ross, Matthew P. Nickel

• From The Director, Geoffrey Reyolds

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• The History of Grace Episcopal Church of Holland, Charles A. Huttar
• From the Director, Geoffrey Reynolds

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• Sabotage at Sea: Holland Natives' Fiery Ordeal, Michael J. Douma
• From the Director, Geoffrey Reynolds

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• Still Serving, Still Protecting, Matthew P. Nickel

• The Value of Nineteenth Century Business Records, Michael Douma

• Mayors of Holland Biographical Website Coming Soon!

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• Wagenaar to Take State Historical Position
• News from the Archives, Geoffrey Reynolds
• Pastor and Poet, David Andrews
• Holland's Boat Building Industry: Employees and Information Sought, Geoffrey Reynolds

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• Fatal Wave: The "Seiche", Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• From the Director
• The Joint Archives On Line - Your Own "Wayback Machine"

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• A CIVIC LEGACY: Louis Hallacy II Collection Opens, David Andrews

• From The Director, Geoffrey Reynolds

• 2001 Oral History Project: Parents of the Baby Boomers, 1941-2001, Michael Douma

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• Letters from Vietnam: A Soldier's Story, Allyson Boggess

• From the Director, Larry J. Wagenaar

• The Dutch American Experience A Conference Celebrating the Career of Robert P. Swierenga

• From the Collections Archivist

• A Legacy of Leaders

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• Robert Swierenga Knighted

• New Book On Dutch American History

• From the Director, Larry J. Wagenaar

• 2000 Oral History Project Hope Faculty Retirees

• Guy A. Vander Jagt Congressional Papers Open Fall 2000

• From the Collections Archivist, Geoffrey Reynolds

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• Vander Jagt Congressional Papers Open

• It's Done! Our Largest Collection Opens

• From the Director, Larry J. Wagenaar

• David Andrews Joins Staff

• Democrat Wins Holland District, Geoffrey D. Reynolds

• Farewell to John Maassen

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• Native American Heritage
• From the Director, Larry J. Wagenaar
• From the Collections Archivist

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• Campus Alive!, Elton J. Bruins and Larry J. Wagenaar
• Hope President Exhibit Opens
• From the Director, Larry J. Wagenaar
• VanderJagt Papers Update, Christina L. Schmidt
• Campus Walking Tour Now Available

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• The History, Care and Handling of Photographic Materials, Tallya Zallish-Belcher

• From the Director, Larry J. Wagenaar

• The Story of Holland's RCA Churches

• From the Collections Archivist

• Oral History Project Surpasses Goal of 150 Stories for Sesquicentennial

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• Tulip Times, Jeanne Jacobson
• From the Director, Larry J. Wagenaar
• Archives Director Interviews: President Ford
• New World Wide Web Address
• From the Collections Archivist, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• Vander Jagt Papers Project Begins
• Pre-Synod Workshop Planned
• Tulip Time Programs
• Archives Celebrates Projec

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• The Army Came to Holland, Roy E. Berry
• From the Director, Larry J. Wagenaar
• Breaches & Bridges Netherlands Conference
• Vander Jagt Papers Project
• General Synod Workshop Sells Out!
• From the Collections Archivist
• Archives 102: Church Records Workshop September 26,1998

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• The Joint Archives of Holland 1988-1998 Celebrating a Decade of Preservation

• From the Director, Larry J. Wagenaar

• Where Are They Now?

• Sears F. Riepma: An Ecumenical Immigrant

• 10th Anniversary Timeline

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• ACVR Biography Breaks New Ground, Jeanne Jacobson
• From the Director, Larry J. Wagenaar
• New Relationship With Amway
• Sesquicentennial News\
• From the Collections Archivist, Geoffrey D. Reynolds

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• Trade and Tragedy, Geoffrey D. Reynolds
• Collections Now Accessible on World Wide Web
• From the Director, Larry J. Wagenaar
• Dutch Ethnicity Conference a Success!
• Civil War. Shipwrecks and Dutchmen!
• New Microfilm Reader/Printer
• From the Collections Archivist, Geoffrey Reynolds

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• Remembering the Early Days, Dr. Jeanne Jacobson
• From the Director, Larry J. Wagenaar
• Joint Archives Announces Extended Hours
• Spring Speaker Program '96: The Phoenix Disaster, Dr. James C. Schaap
• Joining the Archives Staff: Lori Trethewey
• In the News
• Open for Research: Keppel Family Papers
• New Accessions: City Records
• New Accessions: Holland Furnace Company
• Displays Highlight Women and African-Americans at Hope, Jessica Owens

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• Of Missions and Missionaries, Jenifer S. Holman
• From the Director, Larry J. Wagenaar
• The Joint Archives Says Good-bye
• Sesquicentennial Oral Histories
• In the News
• Record Numbers Visit Archives
• Search Begins for New Archivist
• Archives Takes Appointments
• New Accessions
• Open for Research: Holland Furnace Company
• Open for Research: Pilgrim Home Cemetary
• Open for Research: Holland's Third Reformed Church
• Open for Research: Century Club
• Open for Research: Holland City State Bank, First State Bank, First National Bank and People State Bank