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Henry Wierenga Collection

 Collection
Identifier: COLL-331

Abstract

Minister of the Christian Reformed Church. Original collection received in 1993. Includes correspondence of Ralph Janssen, Quirinus Breen, his brother Peter, Jan van Lonkhuijzen, Jan Karel Van Baalen, and Edward J. Tuuk; a few copies of his sermons as well as two on Lord's Day 38; booklets and brochures written on the issue of the Janssen case; proceedings of Classis Zeeland; and articles of Quirinus Breen. Also included is the crucial booklet entitled "Toch Afgezet maar Ten Koste van Recht en Waarheid." The frontispiece gives the following statement: "De officieele atukken in verband met de afzetting van H. Wierenga ewezwn predikant van de Chr. Reref. Gemeente te Jamestown, Mich. dorr Classis Zeeland."  Although there is no date given for the publication of the booklet, the contents reveal that the deposition took place in 1925. Additional material came from his son in 1995. Additions include correspondence, school papers, addresses, and issues discussed by the "Wranglers."

Dates

  • created: 1916-1978

Creator

Full Extent

0.75 Cubic Feet

Full Extent

2 Boxes other_unmapped

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement Note

Folder level description

Title
Henry Wierenga Collection Finding Aid
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
eng

Repository Details

Part of the Heritage Hall, Hekman Library Repository

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