Title: Bernard John Bennink Collection, 1884-1986
Abstract
Bernard John Bennink was a Christian school administrator, teacher, and editor. The collection includes Bennink's biography, zakboekje (military record), correspondence to Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Warner describing conditions in Rock Valley, IA, in comparison with those in Holland, Michigan, and a post retirement letter to Oakdale Christian School regarding candidacy as a 'special teacher.' Articles about, by, and of special interest to Bennink are included; plus family items-a Dutch New Testament with psalms and hymns, photographs of family, teachers, and students, and a translated biography by his father.