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Collection Overview
Abstract
Professor of history at Calvin College. The collection includes: articles, papers, reviews, commentaries, resource materials, notes, correspondence, documents, booklets, projects, seminars, conference materials, lectures, course materials, publications, colloquiums, extensive research materials, plus the manuscript, research, bibliography, reviews, and other materials associate with the book entitled, "Asia in the making of Europe" by D. F. Lach and E. J. Van Kley. [See also the Campus Titles Database.]
Biographical Note
Edwin J. Van Kley was born in South Holland, Illinois on July 4, 1930. After he graduated from high school, Van Kley very much wanted to attend college, however he took an apprenticeship at R.R. Donnelly's Lakeside Press as a photo engraver. In 1951 Van Kley enlisted in the Navy serving as a dental technician during the Korean War. During his time in the Navy, Van Kley got the opportunity to visit many Asian ports. Van Kley became fascinated in East Asia, which would later play a prominent role in his future career.
After he completed his service with the Navy, Van Kley finally got the opportunity to pursue a college education. He enrolled in Calvin College where he met his bride-to-be, Elaine. After he graduated with his bachelor's degree in 17th century history in 1958, he married Elaine. Together they moved to Chicago where, Van Kley entered the University of Chicago and earned his M.A. and Ph.D.
In 1961 Van Kley returned to his alma mater, this time not as a student but rather as a faculty member. Van Kley served the college as professor of history, teaching courses on Asian and Modern European history. He also served as the chairman for the history department from 1977 to 1981 and once again in 1991-92. Along with his professor duties, he also was involved on many college committees. He served on the Library committee, Honors Program Committee, and Academic Standards Committee to name a few. One of Van Kley's largest undertaking was the four volume book entitled, "Asia in the Making of Europe which he co-authored with Donald Lach. After 33 years, Van Kley retired from Calvin College in 1995.
On a more personal level, Van Kley enjoyed traveling, cross country skiing, and mountain climbing to name a few of his hobbies. He enjoyed spending time with his three sons and grandchildren. He was also known as a spiritual leader to his friends, family, and colleagues. He was a member of Calvin Christian Reformed Church where he served as an elder and on the worship committee. On October 9, 2002 Edwin J. Van Kley passed away due to a battle with pneumonia.
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- Series 3: Course Materials
- Box 16
- Folder 1: Course Material - Asia in Western History (Interim) --- 1989
- Folder 2: Course Material - World History (Interim)
- Folder 3: Course Material - Renaissance and Reformation (History 303)
- Folder 4: Course Material - History 309 - Historiography
- Folder 5: Course Material - History 309 - The Discoveries
- Folder 6: Course Material - History 309 - Political Background
- Folder 7: Course Material - History 309 - Renaissance in Italy
- Folder 8: Course Material - History 309 - 16th Century Economics
- Folder 9: Course Material - History 309 - The Reformation
- Folder 10: Course Material - History 309 - German Religious Wars
- Folder 11: Course Material - History 309 - Anabaptism
- Folder 12: Course Material - History 309 - Calvin and Calvinism
- Folder 13: Course Material - History 309 - The English Reformation
- Folder 14: Course Material - History 309 - Erasmus
- Folder 15: Course Material - History 309 - French Wars of Religion
- Folder 16: Course Material - History 309 - Catholic Reformation
- Folder 17: Course Material - History 309 - The Thirty Years War
- Folder 18: Course Material - History 309 - The Dutch Revolt
- Folder 19: Course Outline - History 304 - Early Modern Europe
- Folder 20: Course Material/Exams - History 304
- Folder 21: Course Material - History 310 - The English Civil War
- Folder 22: Course Material - History 310 - Religion in the 16th Century
- Folder 23: Course Material - History 310 - 17th Century Social and Economic Life
- Folder 24: Course Material - History 310 - 17th Century Intellectual Scene
- Folder 25: Course Material - History 310 - Science in the 17th Century
- Folder 26: Course Material - History 310 - 17th Century Philosophy
- Folder 27: Course Material - History 310 - Louis 14th France
- Folder 28: Course Material - History 310 - 17th Century Political Theory
- Folder 29: Course Material - History 310 - Impact of East Asia
- Folder 30: Course Material - History 310 - The Enlightenment/ Idea of Progress
- Folder 31: Course Material - History 310 - 18th Century Natural Religion
- Box 17
- Folder 1: Course Material - History 310 - Austria through Joseph 2nd, Prussia through Frederick 2nd
- Folder 2: Course Material - History 310 - 18th Century International Politics
- Folder 3: Course Material - History 310 - Russia under Peter 2nd
- Folder 4: Course Material - History 310 - 18th Century England
- Folder 5: Course Material - History 310 - The French Revolution / Napoleon
- Folder 6: Course Material - History 203 - East Asia
- Folder 7: Course Material - History 203 - East Asia Early China
- Folder 8: Course Material - History 203 - Chinese Language
- Folder 9: Course Material - History 203 - Classical Chinese Thought
- Folder 10: Course Material - History 203 - Chinese/Han Dynastic Cycles
- Folder 11: Course Material - History 203 - Buddhism
- Folder 12: Course Material - History 203 - Examination of Neo Confucianism
- Folder 13: Course Material - History 203 - East Asia - Economics and Commerce
- Folder 14: Course Material - History 203 - Ming and Ching Dynasties
- Folder 15: Course Material - History 203 - Early Japan and Feudal Japan
- Folder 16: Course Material - History 203 - Tokugawa Japan
- Folder 17: Course Material - History 102 - Western Civilization - Course Outline
- Folder 18: Course Material - History 102 - Western Civilization - Overseas Discoveries
- Folder 19: Course Material - History 102 - Dynastic Consolidation
- Folder 20: Course Material - History 102 - Enlightenment, Science and Religion
- Box 18
- Folder 1: Course Material - History 102 - The French Revolution
- Folder 2: Course Material - History 102 - 19th Century Politics
- Folder 3: Course Material - History 102 - The Industrial Revolution
- Folder 4: Course Material - History 102 - Darwin and Darwinism
- Folder 5: Course Material - History 102 - Nationalism and Imperialism
- Folder 6: Course Material - History 102 - Problems re: Genesis of WW1
- Folder 7: Course Material - History 102 - Mobilization and Peace Making
- Folder 8: Course Material - History 102 - The Russian Revolution
- Folder 9: Course Material - History 102 - Nazi's and Modern Mass Democracy
- Folder 10: Course Material - History 102 - Europe between the Wars
- Folder 11: Course Material - History 395 - Seminar in Historical Methods
- Folder 12: Course Material - History 101 - Western Civilization - Renaissance Humanism
- Folder 13: History of Historical Writing
- Folder 14: Resource Material on Note Taking and Writing Style
- Folder 15: Course Material - History 395
- Folder 16: Notes on 17th Century Crisis
- Folder 17: Resource Material
- Folder 18: Resource Material
- Folder 19: Resource Material
- Box 19
- Folder 1: Course Material - Christian Missions In China (Interim) --- 1986
- Folder 2: Lectures given at World Affairs Council - --- January and February 1997
- Folder 3: RESTRICTED Letters of Recommendation
- Access Restriction: RESTRICTED
- Folder 4: Society for the History of Discoveries Material
- Folder 5: Correspondence re: Publication of Volume 3 of Asia in the Making of Europe
- Folder 6: Review The East in the West
- Folder 7: Review Reisen im Orient
- Folder 8: Review of Van Kley's Asia in the Making of Europe
- Folder 9: Remarks given at Memorial Service for Donald Lach
- Folder 10: Material re: Speech at the University of Leiden and the Itenerario Conference
- Folder 11: Papers, Articles written by Van Kley
- Folder 12: Papers, Articles written by Donald Lach
- Folder 13: Correspondence re: University of Chicago Press
- Folder 14: Contracts with the University of Chicago Press
- Folder 15: Course Material for History 204 - Modern East Asia
- Folder 16: Student Papers for History 204 Interim Course --- 1999
- Folder 17: Material re: Verbiest Internation Symposium --- September 1995
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