Van Raalte Papers: 1870-1879

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  A Page from A. C. V. R.'s Account Book, Volume III, Describing the Financial Transaction When the Michigan Lake Shore Railroad Purchase Property from A. C. V. R.

  A. C. Van Raalte

  A page from A.C.V.R.'s account book, volume III, describing the financial transaction when the Michigan Lake Shore Railroad purchase property from A.C.V.R. The money was donated to Hope College to advance the cause of education for women.

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  "Mr. G. Van Schelven, Acting Head of Council of Hope College Pay to W. Shields the Sum of Fifty-Dollars On a/c Holland Mich Nov. 1, 1871 A. C. Van Raalte Pres. of Council"

  A. C. Van Raalte

  "Mr. G. Van Schelven, Acting head of Council of Hope College Pay to W. Shields the sum of Fifty-dollars on a/c Holland Mich Nov 1, 1871 A. C. Van Raalte pres of council" William Shields, a Hope graduate in the first class of 1866, was an instructor at Hope College. Gerrit Van Schelven was a young friend of V.R.He organized the 25th anniversary of the city in 1872 and 1897. His papers in the archives are a treasure-trove of Holland history.

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  Notice Appeared in De Hope

  A. C. Van Raalte

  This notice appeared in De Hope on this date: Today CHRISTINA JOHANNA DE MOEN fell asleep in Jesus, at the age of fifty-six years. For thirty-five years the faithful spouse for life, a gift of God, of the undersigned: A. C. Van Raalte. Holland, Mich., June 30, 1871. For Particular and General Information.

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  Rev. Albertus C Van Raalte Wrote a One-Line Note to "Rev. Dr. Philip Phelps that He is Too Sick to Pay Any Attention to Business."

  A. C. Van Raalte

  Rev. Albertus C Van Raalte wrote a one-line note to "Rev. Dr. "Philip Phelps that he is too sick to pay any attention to business.

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  Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte Wrote Dr. Philip Phelps

  A. C. Van Raalte

  Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte wrote Dr. Philip Phelps, now in New York, he was badly needed in Holland to make decisions about the distribution of relief funds.

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  Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte Wrote to Philip Phelps

  A. C. Van Raalte

  Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte wrote to Philip Phelps about relief for aid to the Holland people. The governor visited the city. Van Raalte is fully involved in the program of relief.

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  Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte Wrote to Philip Phelps Shortly After the Holland Fire of October 8 and 9.

  A. C. Van Raalte

  Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte wrote to Philip Phelps shortly after the Holland Fire of October 8 and 9. Van Raalte is on another fund raising tour for Hope College. "I suppose you perceive that my resources are cut off for the present: I must provide in some way for my family. I must in some way provide for my taxes. - and yet I am at a loss what to do." A.C.V.R. is thinking about getting a bank chartered in Holland and "...procure a refuge against sharpers in Holland." Later he says, "I must go ahead or give up."

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  Letter from A. C. Van Raalte to Rev. John H. Karsten and Wife

  A. C. Van Raalte, Elton J. Bruins, and Henry ten Hoor

  In his letter to Rev. John H. Karsten and wife of Alto, Wisconsin, Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte is expressing his appreciation for the letter of sympathy which he received from the Karstens following the death of Mrs. Christina de Moen Van Raalte who died on 30 June. Van Raalte is deeply grieved in the loss of his dear wife who suffered greatly during the last six months of her life. The letter reflects Van Raalte's Reformed piety clearly.

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  Classis of Holland Minutes

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

  Dr. Albertus C. Van Raalte, as chairman of the school and education committee, made a lengthy report to the Classis of Holland at this fall session. The location of the meeting was not given. Dr. William Kennedy made valuable annotations of this report.

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  A Receipt in the Handwriting of Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte Stated that He Forwarded $20 (To the Relief Committee?) from the Albany Holland Protective Society. G. Dalman Signed the Receipt.

  A. C. Van Raalte, G. Dalman, and H. Geerlings

  A receipt in the handwriting of Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte stated that he forwarded $20 (to the relief committee?) from the Albany Holland Protective Society. G. Dalman signed the receipt. An identical receipt was signed by H. Geerlings and still a third one whose signature is unclear.

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  Full Report of "The Hollanders. Quarter-Centennial Anniversary of the Setlement of Holland, Michigan. Speeches of Rev. Dr. A.C. Van Raalte, Isaac Fairbanks, and H. D. Post. A Letter from Governor Baldwin." In the Allegan Journal, p. 1.

  A. C. Van Raalte, Isaac Fairbanks, H. D. Post, and Baldwin

  A full report of "The Hollanders. Quarter-Centennial Anniversary of the Setlement of Holland, Michigan. Speeches of Rev. Dr. A. C. Van Raalte, Isaac Fairbanks, and H. D. Post. A Letter from Governor Baldwin." in the Allegan Journal, p. 1.

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  A Statement in Rough Draft and in A. C. V. R.'s Handwriting, Describing the Sale of Land to the Michigan Lake Shore Railroad for the Sum of $4,000

  A. C. Van Raalte and Erica D. Heeg

  A statement in rough draft and in A.C.V.R.'s handwriting, describing the sale of land to the Michigan Lake Shore Railroad for the sum of $4,000. A.C.V.R. is donating the money to Hope College to endow education for females.

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  A Letter of the Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte to [Gerrit] Van Schelven

  A. C. Van Raalte and Simone Kennedy

  A letter of the Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte to [Gerrit] Van Schelven, a close associate and friend of Van Raalte, in which V.R. acknowledged several debts of the family to Van Schelven. Van Schelven apparently is the owner of a store in Holland, Michigan. V.R. is still dealing with debts of his son, Albertus, who apparently is no longer living. Daughter Mina, the widow of Peter J. Oggel, now has some money available to her which she can use to pay her debt. She also has financial obligations to the Plugger family of Holland. V.R. himself has a debt of $106 with Van Schelven which he is not able to pay at this time but V.R. will pay interest on his debt until the debt is pay off. V.R. has also ordered that no member of his family will be allowed to buy anything on credit in Van Schelven's store.

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  The Rev. Albertus C. Van Raate Contributed an Essay to De Hope Saying That the Ordination of [Enne] Heeren Would Be Delayed to Next February Due to the Great Fire of October 8 and 9 Which Destroyed So Much of the City.

  A. C. Van Raalte and Simone Kennedy

  The Rev. Albertus C. Van Raate contributed an essay to De Hope and printed on this date saying that the ordination of [Enne] Heeren would be delayed to next February due to the great fire of October 8 and 9 which destroyed so much of the city. Van Raalte is in charge of raising the funds to send missionaries abroad. $2,600 has to be raised to send the Heerens to their field of service. In spite of the bad times, V.R. nevertheless never seems to tire raising money for very worthy causes.

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  A Brief Document Written by Albertus C. Van Raalte, Providing Biographical Information About His Wife and Himself

  A. C. Van Raalte and Henry ten Hoor

  A brief document written by Albertus C. Van Raalte, providing biographical information about his wife and himself.

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  "Holland's Disaster" Address by A. C. Van Raalte

  A. C. Van Raalte and Seth Vander Werf

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  "Holland's Disaster," a Narrative by Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte Was Printed in De Hope

  A. C. Van Raalte and Seth Vander Werf

  "Holland's Disaster," a narrative by Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte was printed in De Hope, October 12, 1871. P. T. Moerdyk translated excerpts from the article. Seth Vander Werf translated an essay by A.C.V.R. about the Holland Fire, as essay written Dec. 10, 1871.

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  Letter of A. C. V. R. to a Mr. J. I. [G?] Van Heulen

  A. C. Van Raalte and Seth Vander Werf

  Another letter of A.C.V.R. to a Mr. J. I. [G?] Van Heulen, who is seeking A.C.V.R.'s advice where to settle in America. A.C.V.R. advises either Holland, Michigan, or Amelia, Virginia. Since the Van Heulens have ten children, A.C.V.R. advises him to buy a farm. A.C.V.R added: "On account of death and continual sickness in the family, I am since one and one half year in Michigan.

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  An Indenture Stating That Samuel Schieffelin Purchased Property from the Van Raaltes Which Was Located in Amelia for the Price of $5,160

  Mary W. Van Raalte, B. Van Raalte, A. C. Van Raalte, and C. T. Van Raalte

  An indenture stating that Samuel Schieffelin purchased property from the Van Raaltes which was located in Amelia for the price of $5,160. The property consisted of 182 acres.

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  Gerrit Van Schelven Sent a Receipt for $162.75 to Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte That He Had Collected for Hope College

  Gerrit Van Schelven

  Gerrit Van Schelven sent a receipt for $162.75 to Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte that he had collected for Hope College. Van Schelven was serving as treasurer pro tem of Hope College at this time.

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  Message from Gerrit Van Schelven

  Gerrit Van Schelven

  This message from Gerrit Van Schelven reads as follows: Received Holland, Mich., July 21, 1871, from Rev. Dr. A. C. Van Raalte through the hands of Jacob Labots, One Hundred and Fifty Dollars, to balance all demands held by us against him for flour, provisions, etc., furnished for the support of the family of his son Albertus Van Raalte, by De Jong, Van Schelven & Oggel, out of their store, and for which I have always held him morally responsible."

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  Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte Wrote a Receipt, Signed by Gerrit Van Schelven, Treasurer of the Relief Fund, That $70 Was Sent by Rev. A. B. Veenhuizen, Pastor of the Pultneyville Reformed Church, Pultneyville, New York, a Gift of $60 from the Reformed Church, New Salem, New York, and a Gift of $38 from the Officers of the Agricultural College of the State of Michigan.

  Gerrit Van Schelven

  Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte wrote a receipt, signed by Gerrit Van Schelven, treasurer of the Relief Fund, that $70 was sent by Rev. A. B. Veenhuizen, pastor of the Pultneyville Reformed Church, Pultneyville, New York, a gift of $60 from the Reformed Church, New Salem, New York, and a gift of $38 from the officers of the Agricultural College of the State of Michigan.

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  Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte Wrote Out Two Receipts for Gifts He Received for the Sufferers of Loss in the Holland Fire, Both Signed by Gerrit Van Schelven, Treasurer

  Gerrit Van Schelven

  Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte wrote out two receipts for gifts he received for the sufferers of loss in the Holland fire, both signed by Gerrit Van Schelven, treasurer. The gift of Holland Church, Rochester, New York, for $75.00 was sent to Van Raalte by Rev. P. B. Bahler. The other receipt recorded the gift of $5.00 from a Mr. Tibbe in Chicago and $10 from a Rev. H. Fris of New York.

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  Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte Received a Letter of Gratitude from a Person Named Visscher

  Visscher and Erica D. Heeg

  Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte received a letter of gratitude from a person named Visscher. The person's first initial is written with such a flourish that it is indecipherable. Visscher expressed thanks for having had Van Raalte for his/her catechism teacher. This person will always regard him as his/her "beloved & honored pastor." The writer is also very award of the great suffering of Mrs. Van Raalte.

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  Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte Received a Bill for Goods Purchased from Jan Binnekant in the Amount of $9.83

  Jan Binnekant

  Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte received a bill for goods purchased from Jan Binnekant in the amount of $9.83.