Collection Overview
Title: Bert P. Bos Collection, 1954-1971
ID: COLL/009
Creator: Bos, Bert P. (1905-1988)
Extent: 1.0 Box. More info below.
Arrangement: Folder level description
Abstract
Director of certification at Calvin College. The collection includes correspondence; surveys; and proposals regarding the teaching, certifying, and placing of prospective teachers.
Biographical Note
Bert P. Bos born in Paterson, New Jersey in 1905. Attending college as an undergrad in New Jersey, Bos received his master’s and doctoral degrees from New York University. Bos taught in public school until 1946 and then moved to Holland, MI where he was hired as superintendent of Christian schools.
In 1961 Bos served as the Director of Certification at Calvin. After 10 years as a Calvin staff member, Bos retired in 1971. He was married to Annette Wolkotten. Their children are Faith and E. Charles Nussdorfer, and Marcy and David Vanderwel. He died in 1988.
Administrative Information
Alternate Extent Statement:
0.50 cubic ft.
Acquisition Source:
Gift of B.P. Bos
Box and Folder Listing
- Series 1: Department of Education Reports
- Box 1
- Folder 1: Denver Christian School Survey --- 1960-1961
- Folder 2: Department of Education: Reports, papers --- 1961-1965
- Folder 3: Department of Education: Reports, papers --- 1965-1967
- Folder 4: Department of Education: Reports, papers --- 1968-1971
- Folder 5: Elementary kit --- 1961
- Folder 6: Field services of education department --- 1954
- Folder 7: National Association of Christian Schools material and correspondence --- 1965, 1970
- Folder 8: Prospective graduates of Calvin College --- 1962-1970