Van Raalte Papers: 1850-1859

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  J. L. Blankender Wrote Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte That He Has Paid Off the Balance Owed Van Raalte for His House Lot.

  J. L. Blankender and Cornelia B. Kennedy

  J. L. Blankender wrote Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte that he has paid off the balance owed Van Raalte for his house lot.

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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

  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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  Letter from Anthony Brummelkamp to A. C. Van Raalte Published in De Hollander

  Anthony Brummelkamp and Henry ten Hoor

  A letter written to Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte by Rev. Anthony Brummelkamp, his brother-in-law, on 1 April 1856 accompanied the letter written by V.R. to De Hollander which were published on this date. The Brummelkamp letter also included a statistical report of the Separatist church in the Netherlands. The denomination now had 234 congregations and 134 ministers. This pastor de Liefde who reported on the Separatist church is not to be trusted as V.R. also said on 9 July in De Hollander.

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  Letter from D. A. Budde to J. A. Wormser

  D. A. Budde

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  Note on the Meeting Minutes of the Consistory of the First Reformed Church

  William Buursma

  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

  William Buursma and Althea Buursma

  Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte presided at the meeting of the consistory of the First Reformed Church at which time a letter was read written by a Mr. Williamson, secretary of the Collegiate Church of New York. The clerk, namely, Van Raalte, was instructed to thank the church for their gift of $1,000.00 and request the monies be paid in small amounts of New York paper currency. Discussion was held about the validity of baptism of those people baptized in the Hervormde Kerk. This church was considered heretical by some but "...to declare an entire ecclesiastical body as heretical is only in God's domain." Van Raalte continues to serve as the clerk.

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  A Letter of C. G. de Moen to A. C. Van Raalte

  C. G. de Moen and Nella Kennedy

  A letter of C. G. de Moen to A. C. Van Raalte. The writing is virtually illegible.

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  "C. G. de Moen, President and D. J. Van Der Werp, Secretary, of the Board of Curators at the Theological School of the Christian Seceded Church at Kampen Send a Letter to the Classis of Holland"

  C. G. de Moen, D. J. van der Werp, and Henry ten Hoor

  C. G. de Moen, president and D. J. van der Werp, secretary, of the Board of Curators at the Theological School of the Christian Seceded Church at Kampen send a letter to the Classis of Holland because the board has received a letter from the Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte, secretary of the Classis. They declare that a close relationship exists between the Classis and the theological school. The school was organized in 1854 and now had four instructors and 46 students. The school would welcome young men from the Colony for theological study although they recognize that distance is a problem. "And since we notice how generously God is dealing with you, we make free to commend our school to your liberal charity..."

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  Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Classis of Holland

  Hendrik G. Kleijn and Albertus C. Van Raalte

  Minutes of the special meeting of the Classis of Holland, at Zeeland, the Rev. Hendrik G. Kleijn, presiding, and the Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte, Clerk. K. Van den Bosch and Pieter J. Oggel were received into the Classis. The Revs. Schultz and Bailey were present from the Michigan Classis. The Revs, Van Raalte and Oggel are chosen to attend the first meetng of the new Synod of Chicago, with the Revs. Vander Meulen and Klein, as secundi; and elders Ploeg and Van Hees, with Kok and Yntema as secundi.

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  Meeting Minutes of the Classis of Holland

  H. G. Kleijn, Albertus C. Van Raalte, and E. William Kennedy

  Minutes of the meeting of the Classis of Holland at Zeeland, the Rev. H. G. Kleijn, presiding, and the Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte, Clerk. Much discussion concerned the protest of Gijsbert Haan and troubles in the Grand Rapids congregation.

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  Minutes of the Meeting of the Classis of Holland

  Peter J. Oggel and Albertus C. Van Raalte

  Minutes of the meeting of the Classis of Holland held at Zeeland, with the Rev. Peter J. Oggel, presiding, and the Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte, Clerk. There was considerable discussion whether the Rev. Hendrik P. Scholte should be allowed to preach in the the churches of the Classis. The matter was left to the individual congregation to make the decision. The Rev. John Van Vleck can be examined by the Classis now because he has learned enough Dutch. The members of the Classis will now be able to understand what he says.

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  A Handwritten Account of Three Pages About the Visit of Rev. Philip and Margaret Phelps to Holland, Michigan, as the Phelps Family Made a Western Tour.

  Frances Phelps Otte

  A handwritten account of three pages about the visit of Rev. Philip and Margaret Phelps to Holland, Michigan, as the Phelps family made a western tour. The document may have been written by Frances Phelps Otte. The document is undated. There is considerable detail in the account as to the various kinds of transportation used and the places stayed during the trip. At this time, Phelps was pastor of the Reformed Church, Hastings on- Hudson, New York. The author believed that the Board of Education of the Reformed Church in America may have suggested visiting the Colony. When the Phelps called on the Van Raaltes, Mrs. Van Raalte was holding daughter, Anna, who was very sick. Van Raalte was not home. The Phelps were entertained at supper by the John Van Vlecks. Van Vleck was conducting academy classes "in some home." Phelps preached September 28 in the "Dutch Church." On Monday, the Phelps took the stage to Grand Haven.

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  A Partisan Political Letter Published in the Allegan Journal

  Overisel

  A partisan political letter claiming that the "The Hollander is nothing but a reprint of Scholte's paper in Iowa and is the mouth piece of the Postmaster of Holland, H. D. Post, another political turncoat." The letter is signed OVERISEL and was written on September 3.

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  A Notice in The Hollander (The English Edition)

  H. D. Post

  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

  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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  Letter from Kommer Schaddelee to A. C. Van Raalte

  Kommer Schaddelee

  Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte received a letter from Kommer Schaddelee about the money owed to Van Raalte's son, Albertus. The amount came to $4.49.

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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

  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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  News Item Printed in De Hollander

  Henry ten Hoor

  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 the congregation had a great feast day.

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  Notice in De Hollander

  Henry ten Hoor

  A notice was placed in De Hollander that Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte received a call from the church in Pella. "May the Overshepherd arrange for our congregation what is best for his flock!"

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  Minutes of the Meeting of the Classis of Holland

  K. Van Den Bosch, Peter J. Oggel, and Albertus C. Van Raalte

  Minutes of the meeting of the Classis of Holland, place not stated. Rev. K. Van Den Bosch took the chair and the Rev. Peter J. Oggel is clerk.

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  Diary Entry of Geisje Vander Haar Visscher

  Geisje Vander Haar Visscher and Clarence Jalving

  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 Van Vlecks well.

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  The Tax Receipts of A. C. V. R. for the Acreage and City Lots He Owned

  H. Van Eyk

  The tax receipts of A.C.V.R. for the acreage and city lots he owned. The taxes for the acreage amounted to $95.44 and for the city lots, $132.85. H. Van Eyk, Treasurer

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  Albertus C. Van Raalte Preached on the Text of Psalm 84.1 at the Dedication of the Pillar Church

  A. C. Van Raalte

  At the dedication of the Pillar Church, the new building of the First Reformed Church, Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte preached on the text of Psalm 84.1. A full translation of the sermon was made by Rev. Michael de Vries and published in Pillar Church in the Van Raalte Era (Holland, Michigan, 2003), 115-123.

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  Meeting Minutes of the Consistory of the First Reformed Church

  A. C. Van Raalte, William Buursma, and Althea Buursma

  At a consistory meeting of the First Reformed Church at which Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte presided and also served as clerk, some pastoral problems were aired concerning church members. Since J. van Dijk and his wife have had domestic problems and separated, both of them are declared ineligible to take communion.

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  Meeting Minutes of the Consistory of the First Reformed Church

  A. C. Van Raalte, William Buursma, and Althea Buursma

  The meeting of the consistory of the First Reformed Church was opened with prayer by the pastor, Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte, as usual. Almost the entire meeting was taken up with discipline and pastoral concerns.