Gill, Helena Roelofs (1890-1975). Papers, 1881-1963.

Collection

Identifier: H03-1489

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection consists mainly of books associated with the Netherlands and the Dutch language. Included are translation work, a grammar book, a book dealing with Dutch sympathies in the Boer War, a history of windmills, and music books. The collection also includes an early photograph of the Knickerbocker Fraternity at Hope College.

Dates

Creation: 1881 - 1963

Creator

Gill, Helena Roelofs, 1890-1975 (Person)

Biography

Helena H. M. Roelofs was born in 1890. She later graduated from Hope College in 1914 and served as an assistant professor of French at Ripon College, Ripon, Wisconsin.

Helena Roelofs Gill died in Houston, Texas, in 1975 at the age of 85.

Extent

1.50 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Helena H. M. Roelofs Gill was a graduate of the Hope College class of 1914. She served as an assistant professor of French at Ripon College, Ripon, Wisconsin. The collection consists mainly of books associated with the Netherlands and the Dutch language, and includes translation work, a grammar book, an atlas, a book dealing with Dutch sympathies in the Boer War, a history of windmills, and music books. Also includes an early photograph of the Knickerbocker Fraternity at Hope College.