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Frank Doezema Collection, 1898-1965

Collection Overview

Title: Frank Doezema Collection, 1898-1965

ID: COLL/072

Creator: Doezema, Frank (1871-1967)

Extent: 1.0 Box. More info below.

Arrangement: Folder level description

Abstract

Minister of the Christian Reformed Church. Correspondence with Albert Doezema, written in the Dutch language, which includes discussions on church history and Christian Reformed doctrines.

Biographical Note

Frank Doezema was born near Niezijl, Groninge, the Netherlands on July 16, 1871.  At the age of 10, Doezema and his family immigrated to the United States. His family settled in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Doezema professed his faith at the age of seventeen and eventually enrolled at Calvin Seminary to pursue ministry. In 1896, Doezema married Celia Top. Together they had six daughters.

After graduation in 1899 accepted the call from Midland Park, New Jersey and was ordained there in October of that year. Later he returned to Grand Rapids to serve the West Leonard Street church in 1905. Eventually he moved on to First Roseland in Chicago, Illinois where he remained until his retirement in 1944. On November 21, 1967, Rev. Frank Doezema passed away in Palos Heights, Illinois.

Administrative Information

Alternate Extent Statement: 0.50 cubic ft.

Acquisition Source: Gift of A. Doezema

Other Note: Collection in Dutch.


Box and Folder Listing

Series 1: Correspondence --- 1898-1965
Box 1
Folder 1: Correspondence --- Undated
Folder 2: Correspondence --- 1898-1922
Folder 3: Correspondence --- 1923-1934
Folder 4: Correspondence --- 1935-1953
Folder 5: Correspondence --- 1954-1956
Folder 6: Correspondence --- 1957-1958
Folder 7-8: Correspondence --- 1958
Folder 9: Correspondence --- January-June 1959
Folder 10: Correspondence --- July-December 1959
Folder 11: Correspondence --- January-March 1960
Folder 12: Correspondence --- April-June 1960
Folder 13: Correspondence --- July-October 1960
Folder 14: Correspondence --- November-December 1960
Folder 15: Correspondence --- January-April 1961
Folder 16: Correspondence --- May-December 1961
Folder 17: Correspondence --- January-May1962
Folder 18: Correspondence --- June 1962
Folder 19: Correspondence --- July-December 1962
Folder 20: Correspondence --- January-March 1963
Folder 21: Correspondence --- April-August 1963
Folder 22: Correspondence --- October-December 1963
Folder 23: Correspondence --- January-March 1964
Folder 24: Correspondence --- April-June 1964
Folder 25: Correspondence --- July-December 1964
Folder 26: Correspondence --- 1965