Dominie Van Raalte. Sketch of the Life of This Famous Hollander, Which Appeared in the Allegan Journal

Dominie Van Raalte. Sketch of the life of this Famous Hollander, which appeared in the Allegan Journal, p. 1. A brief introduction is followed by the report, which appeared in the Grand Rapids Eagle. The report includes a quote, which is also found elsewhere: Dr. Van Raalte possessed great force of character and executive ability. Had he been placed by Providence at the head of a nation, he would have made a wise and powerful ruler. He would have made a bold and successful general.https://digitalcommons.hope.edu/vrp_1870s/1285/thumbnail.jp

There is a Long Report of the Reunion of the Twenty-Fifty Michigan Infantry in the Holland City News

There is a long report of the reunion of the Twenty-Fifty Michigan Infantry in the Holland City News, p. 4. It includes the list of visitors such as Governor J.J. Bagley and Senator Ferry, who both attended the event. At the program in the Public Square [now Centennial Park?], Mayor Van Landegend introduced Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte, who delivered a short address of greeting. The writer went on to say that, His remarks were eminently appropriate to the occasion and were received with enthusiasm. He pictured the parting of the members of the regiment, that left our city in 1862, with the prayers and God speeds\u27 of mothers, sisters, and wives; and after fervently thanking God for the results of the war, he earnestly hoped that the angel of Peace might swell with us in the future. The Honorable D.B.K. Van Raalte was also on the program.https://digitalcommons.hope.edu/vrp_1870s/1245/thumbnail.jp

Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte Received a Statement On His Account at the Establishment of Heber Walsh, Wholesale & Retail Druggist, Proprietor of Benjamin\u27s Cordial, Marsh\u27s Cough Syrup, and the Great American Hair Renewer.

Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte received a statement on his account at the establishment of Heber Walsh, Wholesale & Retail Druggist, Proprietor of Benjamin\u27s Cordial, Marsh\u27s Cough Syrup, and the Great American Hair Renewer. The bill amounted to $8.03 for the purchase of items such as quinine, liniment, and prescriptions.https://digitalcommons.hope.edu/vrp_1870s/1158/thumbnail.jp

Extracts from Proceedings of the Meeting of the Common Councils of the City of Holland Held June 11 A.D. 1869

Extracts from Proceedings of the Meeting of the Common Councils of the City of Holland held June 11th A.D. 1869. The city will commit $16,000 to the railroad project; bonds will be issued; by a vote of 105 to 0 in the first ward and 129 to 1 in the second ward, a large majority favored this action. On motion of Alderman Van Schelven, 2nd by Alderman Van der Veen, and duly carried by an unanimous vote, it was Resolved, That the City of Holland do hereby grant and give the aid to said Railroad, in the manner and to the amount, specified in the request and notice calling for such Election.https://digitalcommons.hope.edu/vrp_1860s/1507/thumbnail.jp

A Series of Three Articles Which Appeared in the Holland City News, by Gerrit Van Schelven, Entitled, Historical Sketch of Holland City and Colony.

A series of three articles which appeared in the Holland City News, by Gerrit Van Schelven, entitled, Historical Sketch of Holland City and Colony. These are valuable articles because Van Schelven was very interested in the history of the Holland colony. He later published much in his paper, De Grondwet, on the Holland colony. He also organized the 25th anniversary celebration in 1872. Since these articles were printed just before Van Raalte\u27s death, Van Schelven must have felt that his material was correct.https://digitalcommons.hope.edu/vrp_1870s/1269/thumbnail.jp

The Resolution of the Holland Common Council, Issued on November 8 and Printed in the Holland City News and the Editorial About A. C. V. R. Following His Death on November 7

The resolution of the Holland Common Council, issued on November 8 and printed in the Holland City News and the editorial about A.C.V.R. following his death on November 7. The editor said: Dr. Van Raalte possessed great force of character and executive ability. Had he been placed by Providence at the head of a nation, he would have made a wise and powerful ruler. He would have made a brave and successful general.https://digitalcommons.hope.edu/vrp_1870s/1279/thumbnail.jp

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

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.https://digitalcommons.hope.edu/vrp_1870s/1166/thumbnail.jp

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

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.https://digitalcommons.hope.edu/vrp_1870s/1172/thumbnail.jp

A Letter of W[illiam] B. Gilmore to A. C. V. R.

A letter of W[illiam] B. Gilmore to A.C.V.R., reporting on some property matters. Gilmore refers to a Mr. S. whom I assume is Samuel Schieffelin. Gilmore is hopeful also that the academy of which he is the principal will thrive. He gives evidence of a warm piety in his letter. Gilmore is married to a daughter of the Van Raaltes.https://digitalcommons.hope.edu/vrp_1870s/1042/thumbnail.jp

A Student at Hope College in the Preparatory School, R. H. Joldersma, Wrote a Report in the Student Publication, the Excelsiora, on the Death of Albertus C. Van Raalte

A student at Hope College in the Preparatory School, R. H. Joldersma, wrote a report in the student publication, the Excelsiora, on the death of Albertus C. Van Raalte. The student made much of the fact that Van Raalte\u27s death occurred on election day. When the death of V.R. was announced the school\u27s classes were dismissed for the rest of the week. Friday, the day of the funeral was beautiful. The funeral cortege was very long, seventy six carriage in addition to the formal line up of city council members, etc. After Dr. Crispell had closed with prayer, we left the Cemetery fully convinced that a great man had fallen. The death of V.R. must have made a great impression on the students. The account is hand written and consists of six pages.https://digitalcommons.hope.edu/vrp_1870s/1289/thumbnail.jp