COLL. Manuscripts Collections

Abstract Professor of history at Calvin College, Duke University, University of Notre Dame; author; and speaker. The collection details evangelical church history through: correspondence, lectures, course material, articles, reviews, papers, sermons, addresses, notebooks, materials for McLean vs. Arkansas Board of Education, research materials on various topics, plus extensive research materials for book publications, i.e., Soul of the American University, Jonathan Edwards: A Life, and Reforming...

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Professor of Dutch language and literature at Calvin College. The collection includes extensive biographical information; correspondence; papers; articles; research materials; periodical clippings; theater programs in the Dutch language; and manuscripts that detail various aspects of Dutch studies, i.e., language, literature, culture, religion, and poetry. [See also the Campus Titles Database.]

Abstract Contains material from Martin La Marie's (1920-2011) work on behalf of Ebenezer Christian Reformed Church in Berwyn, Illinois, Roseland Christian School, and in the Christian Reformed Church of North America (CRC).  Topics include the racial discrimination lawsuit brought against Timothy Christian Schools in 1971, women in church office and CRC's decision to open all office to women, and racism in Cicero, Illinois.  Also contains his speeches as part of the Toastmasters organization. The...

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Minister of the Christian Reformed Church. The collection includes personal correspondence with Emma Batts; letters of call; and materials regarding text authorship of "By the Sea of Crystal" and "Calvin College Song."

Abstract Professor of physics at Calvin College; and a politician (Kent County Board Commissioner, State Representative, State Senator, and Federal Congressman). The collection details Ehlers’ political career including committee service and bills sponsored/co-sponsored, plus his earlier academic career. The collection includes biographical data, resolutions, reports, news releases, memorandums, correspondence, notes, speeches, bills, proclamations, acts, concept papers, house statements, articles,...

Abstract Minister of the Christian Reformed Church and professor of practical theology at Calvin Theological Seminary. The collection includes home missions materials; articles; Leadership Training Conference materials; festschrift; books; campus ministries materials, papers; Calvin Institute of Missions; CRC-RCA Committee on Evangelism materials; speeches; devotionals; addresses; book reviews; course material; subject files; conference material; Church and Ministry Division minutes; clippings,...

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The Kramer Family papers include correspondence between relatives and friends. There are letters regarding World War I from the perspective of civilians (Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Massachusetts) and armed forces (Camp Custer, Camp Merritt, Naval Detachment Proving Grounds, and Montierchaume, France). The letters comment on daily routines and events in the community, family, and friends.

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Minister of the Christian Reformed Church. The collection includes correspondence; reports; a speech; plus catechism, preparatory, and radio sermons. Of special note is a folder regarding his work in Ontario, Canada.

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The collection includes certificates of naturalization, legal agreements, warranty deeds, interest coupons, receipts, judgment note, deed of trust, abstract title, release deed, and Ohio prepaid sales tax stamps.

Abstract Minister of the Christian Reformed Church and professor of systematic theology at Calvin Theological Seminary. The collection includes materials on theological, doctrinal, ethical, and confessional matters; reports, minutes and correspondence detailing synodical committees, i.e., Interchurch Relations, Form of Subscription, Report 44 of 1972, Confessions, Heidelberg Catechism, and SCORR; minutes for the Meeter Center; articles; papers; materials on the alternate seminary and women's issue...