Van Raalte Papers: 1870-1879

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  An Article by the Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte, Entitled, "Education Public Schools" Which Was Published in De Hope On This Date in Which V. R. is Commenting on a Speech Made by a Mr. Van Loon to the Dutch Parliament

  Albertus C. Van Raalte and Simone Kennedy

  An article by the Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte, entitled, "Education Public Schools" which was published in De Hope on this date in which V.R. is commenting on a speech made by a Mr. Van Loon to the Dutch Parliament. He liked many of Van Loon's idea on the subject of Christian education and the public schools. One interesting statement of Van Raalte is: "To introduce ideas of Darwin on public schools would only disrupt the faith of these innocent children, who do no yet have a mature sense of judgment, a faith instilled in them by their parents or others."

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  It Was Reported in the "Local News" Section of the Holland City News that, "The Rev. Dr. A. C. Van Raalte Preached in the First Reformed Church Last Sunday."

  In was reported in the "Local News" section of the Holland City News that, "The Rev. Dr. A. C. Van Raalte preached in the first Reformed Church last Sunday."

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  Several References to the Reformed Church in Mattoax in Documents of the Classis of New York, the Minutes of the Particular Synod of Chicago, and Minutes of the Particular Synod of New York, Relating Mainly to the Financial Needs of This Congregation.

  Several references to the Reformed Church in Mattoax in documents of the Classis of New York, the minutes of the Particular Synod of Chicago, and minutes of the Particular Synod of New York, relating mainly to the financial needs of this congregation.

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  Avery Bill of "Avery Bill: Subscription-Book Agency," 331 Pearl Street, New York, Wrote Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte About a Book That Van Raalte Had Ordered From Him

  Avery Bill and Erica D. Heeg

  Avery Bill of "Avery Bill: Subscription-Book Agency," 331 Pearl Street, New York, wrote Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte about a book that Van Raalte had ordered from him.

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  A Letter of J. Brinks to J. J. van Heulen, Who Continues to Attempt to Persuade van Heulen to Emigrate to America and Settle in the Amelia Colony

  J. Brinks and Seth Vander Werf

  A letter of J. Brinks to J. J. van Heulen, who continues to attempt to persuade van Heulen to emigrate to America and settle in the Amelia colony.

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  Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte Paid a Lumber Bill On This Date at Boone & Co., in the Amount of $63.54

  Jan de Vries

  Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte paid a lumber bill on this date at Boone & Co. in the amount of $63.54. Jan de Vries signed the statement. The bill was for 6,190 board feet of lumber of pine and hemlock. There was no indication why Van Raalte purchased so much lumber unless it was possibly for the enlargement of the Van Raalte home.

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  Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte Paid $1.00 for a License for His Dog, Rover, That Was Two Months of Age

  A. J. Hillebrands

  Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte paid $1.00 for a license for his dog, Rover, that was two months of age. It was license number 184. A. J. Hillebrands, town clerk, filled out the license and signed it. The description of the dog was that it was a white male with a black head.

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  A Letter of Rev. John H. Karsten to Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte, Informing Van Raalte that Widow Veenhu is in the Church He is Serving in Alto, Wisconsin, is Willing to Donate Property Presumably to Hope College

  John H. Karsten and Henry ten Hoor

  A letter of Rev. John H. Karsten to Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte, informing Van Raalte that Widow Veenhuis in the church he is serving in Alto, Wisconsin, is willing to donate property presumably to Hope College. The twenty acres she is willing to give to the college are worth $2,000. There is a reference to Rev. Roelof Pieters who is Karsten's predecessor in the Alto and now pastor of the First Reformed Church in Holland, Michigan.

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  The Visit of M. Cohen Stuart Was Reported in This Edition of De Hollander

  Simone Kennedy

  The visit of M. Cohen Stuart was reported in this edition of De Hollander. "He was warmly welcomed in the house of Dr. A. C. Van Raalte." Cohen Stuart preached in the First Reformed Church and in the college chapel. He came to Holland as a representative of the "Dutch Alliance." "Several members of the True Church were also in the building at night to listen to a few words spoken by somebody from another persuasion." On Monday, Van Raalte accompanied Cohen Stuart on a tour to the mouth of the Black Lake.

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  Teunis Keppel Acknowledged to Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte That Van Raalte Had Received a Sum of $11.79 of Interest from Various Funds and People for the Ebenezer Fund and Had Turned it Over to Keppel

  Teunis Keppel and Erica D. Heeg

  Teunis Keppel acknowledged to Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte that Van Raalte had received a sum of $11.79 of interest from various funds and people for the Ebenezer Fund and had turned it over to Keppel.

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  Teunis Keppel Gave Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte a Receipt for the $23.24 in Interest of Funds Designated for the Ebenezer Fund

  Teunis Keppel and Erica D. Heeg

  Teunis Keppel gave Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte a receipt for the $23.24 in interest of funds designated for the Ebenezer Fund.

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  J. H. Kruyt, a Staff Person Apparently on the Dutch Newspaper Founded by Abraham Kuyper Called De Standard, Wrote Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte About His Subscription to This Publication

  J. H. Kruyt

  J. H. Kruyt, a staff person apparently on the Dutch newspaper founded by Abraham Kuyper called De Standard, wrote Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte about his subscription to this publication.

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  An Excerpt from the Minutes of the Classis of Holland

  W. Moerdijk and William Buursma

  An excerpt from the minutes of the Classis of Holland in which Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte reported to the classis that due to ill health and severe cold, he was not able to go to Rotterdam, Kansas.

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  J. Parsons, Treasurer of the Female Seminary in Kalamazoo Wrote a Receipt for $50 to Anna [Sophia] Van Raalte for Board and Tuition

  J. Parsons

  J. Parsons, treasurer of the Female Seminary in Kalamazoo wrote a receipt for $50 to Anna [Sophia] Van Raalte for board and tuition.

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  A Letter of Pres. Philip Phelps, Jr. to Albertus C. Van Raalte, Expressing His Great Concern That Van Raalte Plans to Resign as President of the Council of Hope College

  Philip Phelps Jr.

  A letter of Pres. Philip Phelps, Jr. to Albertus C. Van Raalte, expressing his great concern that Van Raalte plans to resign as president of the Council of Hope College. Phelps argues at length trying to persuade Van Raalte not to leave the Council.

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  A Letter of Pres. Philip Phelps, Jr., to Albertus C. Van Raalte

  Philip Phelps Jr. and Erica D. Heeg

  A letter of Pres.Philip Phelps, Jr., to Albertus C. Van Raalte, giving V.R. an account of the funds of the "Female and Primary" department and consulting with him about the railroad bonds.

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  A Letter of Pres. Philip Phelps, Jr., to Albertus C. Van Raalte

  Philip Phelps Jr. and Erica D. Heeg

  A letter of Pres. Philip Phelps, Jr., to Albertus C. Van Raalte concerning business with the gift of the railroad bonds which Van Raalte is giving to Hope College.

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  A Letter of Pres. Philip Phelps, Jr. to Albertus C. Van Raalte, Asking Him to Sign Some Notes

  Philip Phelps Jr. and Erica D. Heeg

  A letter of Pres. Philip Phelps, Jr. to Albertus C. Van Raalte, asking him to sign some notes. He is writing rather than visiting him personally in order not to disturb him.

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  A Letter of Philip Phelps to A. C. V. R., Giving an Account of Expenditures, Relating to the Female and Primary Departments

  Philip Phelps and Erica D. Heeg

  A letter of Philip Phelps to A.C.V.R., giving an account of expenditures, relating to the Female and Primary Departments.

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  Copy of Four Pages of the Accounts of the "Female Primary Department" of Hope College

  Philip Phelps and A. C. Van Raalte

  Copy of four pages of the accounts of the "Female Primary Department" of Hope College. This report on finances was prepared by the Rev. Philip Phelps, president of the college. The income for the Female Primary Department is interest from the railroad bonds, which the Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte donated to Hope College. Van Raalte's signature is at the bottom of the last page.

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  Meeting Minutes of the Consistory of the First Reformed Church

  R. Pijster, J. Schrader, William Buursma, and Althea Buursma

  At a meeting of the consistory of the First Reformed Church at which Rev. Roelof Pieters presided, the consistory strongly condemned Free Masonry. "It was decided that this warning will be made public to the congregation for the benefit of others."

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  Meeting Minutes of the Consistory of the First Reformed Church

  J. Schrader, William Buursma, and Althea Buursma

  The clerk of the consistory of the First Reformed Church, J. Schrader, reported in the minutes that the consistory had received a letter from Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte. It is not clear what Van Raalte wrote about.

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  A Note Written by the Rev. Abel T. Stewart, Secretary of the Council of Hope College, to Albertus C. Van Raalte Informing Him of the Following Resolution by the Council: "Res'd That Doctor Van Raalte Be Authorized to Use the Rail Road Bonds for the Support of the Primary & Female Departments."

  Abel T. Stewart

  A note written by the Rev. Abel T. Stewart, Secretary of the Council of Hope College, to Albertus C. Van Raalte informing him of the following resolution by the Council: "Res'd that Doctor Van Raalte be authorized to use the Rail Road Bonds for the support of the Primary & Female departments."

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  Meeting Minutes of the Executive Committee of the Council of Hope College

  Abel T. Stewart

  At this meeting of the executive committee of the Council of Hope College, Dr. Albertus C. Van Raalte was in the chair. He asked to be excused from the editorial committee of De Hope. It was resolved that notes be issued for loans from [Aldert?] Plugger for $900, to Gerrit Wakkes for $150, to Miss Eliza Phelps for $1,500, and to Mrs. Philip Phelps Jr. for $500. It was noted that Rev. Peter Moerdyk resigned his position.

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  A Letter Written by the Rev. Abel T. Stewart, Secretary of the Council of Hope College to Rev. Doctor [Albertus C.] Van Raalte, the President of the Council

  Abel T. Stewart and Erica D. Heeg

  The following is a letter written by the Rev. Abel T. Stewart, Secretary of the Council of Hope College to Rev. Doctor [Albertus C.] Van Raalte, the President of the Council. It states that the Council unanimously resolved to return Van Raalte's resignation as president of the Council, with the hope that his health would improve so that he could continue as president.