Scope and Contents
The Cornelius Doesburg Papers contain a Hope College Council resolution appointing him chair of the Department of Modern Languages, bookkeeper, and editor of De Hope, a memorial of his life, and a photograph album, which includes a picture of Doesburg as well as some Japanese students at Hope College.
Dates
- Creation: 1866 - 1933
Creator
- Doesburg, Cornelius, 1829-1906 (Person)
Biography
Cornelius Doesburg was appointed chair of the Hope College Department of Modern Languages in 1866. He served in this capacity until his retirement. During this time period he also served as college bookkeeper and editor of a religious newspaper, De Hope.
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Hope College professor of modern languages and bookkeeper, 1866-1906. Council of Hope College resolutions on appointment and death of Doesburg. Also included is a photograph album that includes pictures of Japanese students at Hope College.
Provenance
Information Unknown
Donation Note
Information Unknown
Photographs
1 Photograph Album
- Status
- Completed
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Hope College Archives and Special Collections Repository
Van Wylen Library
53 Graves Place
Holland Michigan 49423 United States
616-395-7798
archives@hope.edu
