Collection Overview
Title: Henry Denkema Collection, 1912-1954
ID: COLL/062
Creator: Denkema, Henry (1874-1950)
Extent: 1.0 Box. More info below.
Arrangement: Folder level description
Abstract
Layman of the Christian Reformed Church and member of the Christian Reformed Board of Missions. Reports and financial statements pertaining to the Mission Board. West Side Christian School Board Meeting notes, 1912-1913.
Biographical Note
Although Henry Denkema had operated a very successful business, he was even more devoted to mission work and philanthropic endeavors. Denkema served on the board of Christian Psychopathic Hospital Association and on the Christian Reformed Board of Missions. Denkema also served as vice-president at the Broadway Christian Reformed Church’s consistory in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Denkema was also involved with the West Side Christian Schools and Grand Rapids Christian High School. Denkema passed away on December 30, 1950.
Administrative Information
Alternate Extent Statement:
0.25 cubic ft.
Acquisition Source:
Gift of the H. Denkema family
Box and Folder Listing
- Series 1: Paper, Reports --- 1912-1954
- Box 1
- Folder 1: Financial reports on Indians Missions --- 1946-1947
- Folder 2: Proceedings of the First Calvinistic Conference in Psychology and Psychiatry --- 1954
- Folder 3: Protest against conclusions of Synod in the case of H. Janssen by Q. Breen --- 1922
- Folder 4: Protest of W. De Groot to Synod in the Conclusions of Classis Wisconsin. Disposition of Rev. W. Borgman --- 1930
- Folder 5: Report of Rev. H. A. Dykstra to Executive Committee of Board of Foreign Missions --- 1947
- Folder 6: Report of China Missionaries, Shanghai --- 1913, 1947
- Folder 7: Reports of Publication Committee matters to Synod, H. Denkema, Chairman --- 1930
- Folder 8: West Side Christian School Board Meeting notes --- 1912-1913