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Valkema, A.C. Letters, 1946, 1959. 2 items, with translations. Groningen, Groningen - Grand Rapids, Michigan; A. C. Valkema to John Warners.

Van Aalsburg, Floor and G. Letters, 1900-1902. 2 items, photocopied transcriptions, with translations. Boyden, California - the Netherlands; F. and G. van Aalsburg to J. van Beest.

Van Aarten, C. Letter, 1874. 1 item, photocopy, with translation. Grand Rapids, Michigan - Oude Pekela, Groningen; C. van Aarten to Jacobus Schoonbeek.

Van Andel, Nicholas. Travel account, 1910. 28 leaves, with translation. Rotterdam, Zuid Holland - Muskegon, Michigan; "Naar Amerika" Published in De Grondwet, 1911.

Van Andel, Roos Kuiper. Letter, [1941-1952]. 1 item, photocopy, with transcription and translation. Den Helder, Noord Holland - Grand Haven, Michigan; R. Van Andel to Ton Schornagel and Nell Lebbe Schornagel Lehman.

Van Beek, G. Letter, 1920. 1 item, photocopy, transcription, with translation. Kalamazoo, Michigan - Den Haag, Zuid Holland; G. Van Beek to Abraham Kuyper.

Van Beek, Jacob. Letter, 1915. 1 item, photocopy, with translation. Tonsel, Gelderland - Brandon, Wisconsin; J. Van Beek to H. Beekman.

Van Bergeijk, L. Letter, 1871. 1 item, photocopy, with translation. Pella, Iowa - Hoogblokland, Zuid Holland; L. van Bergeijk to J. van Bergeijk.

Van Bijlevelt, Johanna (Annie). Letters, 1946-1952. 2 items, photocopies. Bennekom, Gelderland - Platte, South Dakota; J. van Bijlevelt to J. Holst de Jong.

Van Bochove, Dirk and Johanna Emaus. Letter, 1849. 1 item, with transcription and 2 translations. Brooklyn, New York - Ouddorp, Zuid Holland; D. and L. van Bockove to H. Tanis Lz.

Van Bolhuis, Lien. Letters, 1940-1978. 2 items, photocopies. Nobleford, Alberta - Groningen, Groningen; L. van Bolhuis to E. van Bolhuis.

Van Boven, Ge and Anton. Letters, 1949-1953. 9 items, photocopies. Bergen op Zoom, Noord Brabant - Byron Center, Michigan; G. and A. Van Boven to A. Lambregtse.

Van Bree, Arie. Letters, 1862-1869. 8 items, photocopies, with transcriptions and translations. Grand Rapids, Michigan - unknown; A. Van Bree to J. Haan.

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Van Bree, Frans. Letters, 1865-1866. 2 items, photocopies, with transcriptions and translations. Zeeland, Michigan - Grand Rapids, Michigan; F. Van Bree to relatives.

Van Bree, Izaak. Letters and financial documents, 1862-1877. 7 items, photocopies, with transcriptions and translations. Zeeland, Michigan - Grand Rapids, Michigan; I. Van Bree to Arie Van Bree.

Van Bruggen, Eleonore. Letter, 1882. 1 item, photocopy, with transcription and translation. Rotterdam, Zuid Holland - Axel, Zeeland; E. van Bruggen to J. Wieland.

Van Bunnik, N. Velder. Letter, 1947. 1 item, photocopy. Lunteren, Gelderland - Enkhuizen, Noord Holland; N. van Bunnik to Dre Rustenburg.

Van Buren, Aggie. Letter, 1979. 1 item, photocopy, (English). Leeuwarden, Friesland - Waupun, Wisconsin; Ineke to A. van Buren.

Van Coevering, Jack. Letters, 1946. 2 items, photocopies. Plymouth, Michigan - Herwijnen, Gelderland; J. van Coevering to Bartje van der Wal.

Van Dam, Herman. Letters, 1911-1933, and a diary. 8 items, photocopies. Youngstown, Northwest Territories - Bolsward, Friesland; H. van Dam to relatives.

Van Dam, Roelf. Letters, 1865-1878. 21  items, photocopies, with partial transcriptions and translations. Overisel, Michigan - Drenthe, the Netherlands; R. Van Dam to relatives.

Van de Berge, J. Letter, 1855. 1 item, photocopy, with transcription and  translation. Pella, Iowa - Kampen, Overijssel; J. Van de Berge to Professors of the Theological School.

Van de Bergh, H. Letter, 1922. 1 item, photocopy. Gregory, South Dakota - Thorn, Limburg; H. van de Bergh to cousin.

Van De Bogaerde, Wyle. Letters, 1941. 2 items, photocopies, with transcriptions and translations. Wieringen, Noord Holland - [Grand Haven, Michigan]; W. Van De Bogaerde to Wim and Nell Schornagel [Nell Lebbe Schornagel Lehman].

Van de Brink, Aart Gzn. Letter, 1886. 1 item, photocopy, with transcription and translation. Boyden, Iowa - [Ermelo, Gelderland]; A. Van de Brink to friend.

Van de Brink, J. Letters, 1918. 4 items, photocopies, with transcriptions and translations. South Haven and Hudsonville, Michigan - unknown; J. van de Brink to Mrs. J. Rubing and relatives.

Van de burg, C. Letters, 1847. 2 items, photocopies, with transcriptions and translations. Nieuwerkerk aan de IJssel, Zuid Holland - USA; C. Van De Burg to J. Van Bree.

Van Deel, Pieter. Letter, 1892. 1 item, photocopy. Westeremden, Groningen - Grand Rapids, Michigan; P. van Deel to S. van Dyken.

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Van Deel, T. Letter, 1892. 1 item, photocopy. Westeremden, Groningen - Grand Rapids, Michigan; T. van Deel to Jan van der Laan.

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Van De Graaff, T. and Liz. Letter, 1978. 1 item, photocopy, with transcription and translation. Aalst-Waalre, Noord Brabant - Hawthorne, New York; T. and L. van De Graaff to Jan de Man.

Van de Honing, Anna. Letter, 1924. 1 item, with transcription and translation. [Heerenveen], Friesland - USA; A. Van de Honing to relatives.

Van de Honing, Jan. Letter fragment, [1922]. 1 item, with transcription and translation. Oudeschoot, Friesland - USA; J. Van de Honing to relatives.

Van de Kieft, Willem. Recollections and letters, 1913-1969. 4 leaves and 2 letters, photocopies, with partial translation. Lynnwood, Washington - Barneveld, Gelderland; W. van de Kieft to Geurtje de Kruif.

Van Dellen, Jan G. Letter, 1867. 1 item, photocopy, with transcription and partial translation. New York, New York - the Netherlands; J.G. Van Dellen to friends.

Van Dellen, Lubbert. Letter, 1919. 1 item, photocopy. Granum, Alberta - Bedum, Groningen; L. van Dellen to brother.

Van Dellen, R.T. Letter, 1867. 1 item, photocopy, with transcription and translation. Burum, Friesland - USA; R.T. van Dellen to brother.

Van den Berg, Beert. Letter, 1866. 1 item, photocopy. New York; New York - the Netherlands; B. Van den Berg to relatives.

Van den Berg, P. Letter, 1854. 1 item, photocopy, with transcription and translation. Grand Haven, Michigan - Holland, Michigan; P. Van den Berg to the Harbor Committee.

Van den Bergen, Jacobus Francies. Letter, 1880. 1 item, photocopy, with transcription and translation. Atchison, Kansas - Hontenisse, Zeeland. J.F. van den Bergen to J. van den Bergen.

Van den Boomgaard, Jacobus. Letters, 1884-1888. 4 items, with transcriptions and translations. Grand Haven, Michigan - the Netherlands; J. Van den Boomgaard to relatives and friends.

Van den Bosch, G.J. Letter, 1977-1978. 2 items, photocopies. Doornspijk, Gelderland - Spring Lake, Michigan; G.J. Van den Bosch to H. Docter.

Van den Bosch, Gerrit. Letter, 1957. 1 item, photocopy. Grand Rapids, Michigan - Oldebroek, Gelderland; G. van den Bosch to Aalt van den Bosch.

Van den Bosch, J.G. and Lena. Letters, 1958-1965. 23 items, photocopies. Grand Rapids, Michigan - Groningen, Groningen; J.G. and L. van den Bosch to H.H. Wilms.

Van den Bosch, Jitse Ybes. Letter, 1885. 1 item, transcription. Paterson, New Jersey - Friesland; J.Y. van den Bosch to relatives.

Van den Brink, Cornelisje. Letters, 1937-1939. 3 items, translations. Oldenbroek, Gelderland - Edgerton, Minnesota; C. van den Brink to J. Spronk.

Van den Brink, Jan. Letters, 1870-1884. 6 items, transcriptions, with translations. Holland, Michigan -[Harderwijk/Ermelo], Gelderland; J. van den Brink to relatives.

Vanden Burg, W. Letters, 1911. 2 items, with translations. Iowa City, Iowa - Sneek, Friesland; W. Vanden Burg to Dirk Duba.

Van den Elsen, Matthias. Recollections, 1906.6 leaves, translation. Limburg and Noord Brabant - Freedom, Wisconsin; "From Our Mission Freedom" Published in Het Offer, Volume 10 pg. 141-44.

Van Den Hoek, Teunis Bos. Letters, 1866-1895. 94  items, with translations. Thornton, Illinois - Goudriaan, Zuid Holland; T.B. Van den Hoek to relatives.

Van der Ark, Harm and Mettie. Letter, 1946. 1 item, photocopy. Ellsworth, Michigan - the Netherlands; H. and M. Van der Ark to relatives.

Van der Boom, Andreas Johannes Marie and Marie Auguste Louise  Koch. Letters, 1908-1914. 23 items, photocopies. Platte, South Dakota - Rijswijk, Zuid Holland; A. J.M. and M.A. L. van der Boom to J. and K. van Bijlevelt.

Van der Boom, Cornelis J.H.L. Letters, 1892-1908. 23 items, photocopies. Platte, South Dakota - Rijswijk, Zuid Holland; C. van der Boom to K.F. van Bijlevelt.

Van der Boom, Gertie (Mrs. William). Letter, 1931. 1 item, Corcoran, California - Modesto, California; G. van der Boom to Mrs. Henry Venema.

Van der Boom, Govert and Maria Rosenthal. Letters and biographical data, 1890-1894. 4 items, photocopies. Platte, South Dakota - Rijswijk, Zuid Holland; G. and M. van der Boom to van Bijlevelt.

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Van der Boom, Wilhelmus Petrus Johannes Lambertus. Letters, 1908-1928.17 items, photocopies. Platte and Wessington Springs, South Dakota - Rijswijk, Zuid Holland; W. van der Boom to A., C.W. and J. van Bijlevelt.

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Van der Bosch, H.W. Letters and papers, 1855-1877. 6 items, photocopies and microfilm, with transcriptions and translations. Auburn and Port Byron, New York - Gendringen, Gelderland; H.W. Van der Bosch to Hendrikus Philipsen.

Van der Haar, Hein. Letters, 1855. 2 items, photocopies. Nevada, California - Genemuiden, Overijssel; H. van der Haar to relatives.

Van der Haar, Hendrik. Letter, 1848. 1 item, with translation. Genemuiden, Overijssel - Holland, Michigan; H. van der Haar to W. van der Haar.

Van der Heide, Martin. Recollections: Vijftig Jaar in Canada en de Verenigde Staten, 1914-1964. 90 pages, photocopies. Ferwerd, Friesland-Canada and USA

Van der Heij, Catharina. Letters, 1891-1895. 2 items, photocopies, with translations. Norg, Drenthe - Lynden, Washington; C. Van der Heij to Antonia Van Dijken.

Van der Heijden, P.J.J. Letters, 1891-1895. 5 items, photocopies. Orange City, Iowa - Hoornaar, Zuid Holland; P.J.J. van der Heijden to D.K. Aanen.

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Van de Riet, Casper. Recollections, 1974. 1 item, 3 leaves, photocopies. Amsterdam, Noord Holland - Chatham, Ontario.

Van de Riet, G.J. Letter, 1921. 1 item, Holland, Michigan - Cleveland, Ohio; G.J. Van de Riet to H.T. Kamps.

Van der Kooy, A. Letter and documents, 1947-1948. 8 items, photocopies, with translations. Holland Marsh/Newmarket, Ontario - Maasland, Zeeland; Holland Marsh, Ontario; Friends and J.H. van Royen to A. Van der Kooy.

Van der Laan, Geertje Bodeker. Letters, 1898-1919. 11 items, transcriptions, with translations. Parkersburg, Iowa - Vlagtwedde, Groningen; G. van der Laan to relatives.

Van der Laan, J. Letters, 1894-1926. 3 items, photocopies. Oldehove, Groningen - Grand Rapids, Michigan; J. van der Laan to John van der Laan.

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Van der Laan, P. Letter, undated. 1 item, photocopy. The Netherlands - Grand Rapids, Michigan; P. van der Laan to John van der Laan.

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Van der Laan, R. Letters, 1893-1897. 4 items, photocopies. Oldehove, Groningen - Grand Rapids, Michigan; R. van der Laan to Jan van der Laan and F. Kloostra.

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Van der Leest, Germ and T. Letters, 1899. 2 letters, transcriptions, with translations. Oakland, Michigan - unknown; G. and T. van der Leest to relatives.

Van der Leest, Reinder and I. Van der Weg. Letters, 1910-1913. 4 items, transcriptions, with translations. Grand Rapids, Michigan - Stroobos, Groningen; R. van der Leest to relatives.

Van der Linden, Jan. Letter, 1850. 1 item, photocopy, with transcription and translation. Pella, Iowa -'s Gravendeel, Zuid Holland; J. Van Der Linden to parents.

Vander Linden, K. Letter, 1848. 1 item, photocopy, with translation. Vuren, Gelderland - Pella, Iowa; K. Vander Linden to J. Hospers.

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Van der Linden, Klaas. Letter, 1837. Letter, 1837. 2 items, photocopies, English translation only. Tiel, Gelderland to unknown.

Van der Loeff, Manuel. Letters, 1882-1886. 2 items, photocopies, with transcription and translation. Cottenwood, California - the Netherlands; M. van der Loeff to relatives.

Van der Maas, Neeltje. Letter, 1898. 1 item, photocopy, with translation. Wissekerke, Zeeland - Kalamazoo, Michigan; N. Van der Maas to J. de Jonge.

Van der Maas, S. Letters, 1889-1900. 5 items, photocopies, with translations. Wissekerke, Zeeland - Kalamazoo, Michigan; S. Van der Maas to J. de Jonge.

Van der Meer, J. Letter, 1925. 1 item, photocopy. Leeuwarden, Friesland - Grand Rapids, Michigan; J. Van der Meer to William van der Woude.

Van der Meer, Jelle Abrahams. Letter, 1848. 1 item, published, photocopy, with translation. Grand Haven, Michigan - Friesland, the Netherlands; Published letter (Title page unclear) . . . Brief voor Vrienden en Bekenden . . . en Dienende Tevens . . . Inlichting voor Landverhuizers. Leeuwarden, Ruindersma, 1849.

Van der Meer, S. Letter, 1950. 1 item, photocopy. Willemstad, Noord Brabant - Battle Creek, Michigan; S. van der Meer to E. Knibbe.

Van der Meulen, Cornelius. Letters, 1847-1849. 2 items, translation only; photocopy, with translation. Holland and Zeeland, Michigan - Den Ham, Overijssel; C. van der Meulen to C.J. de Moen and friends. Published in De Toestand der Hollandsche Kolonisatie in den Staat Michigan, Noord Amerika.

Van der Meulen, Fred and Boukje Veenstra. Letters, 1933-1965. 6 items, photocopies. McBain, Michigan - Kollumerzwaag, Friesland; F. and B. van der Meulen to relatives.

Van der Meulen, Henk. Letters, 1970-1976. 2 items, photocopies. Heerde, Gelderland - Ripon, California; H. Van der Meulen to Dick Van der Meulen.

Van der Meulen, Jan B. Letters, 1970-1972. 2 items, photocopies. Suawoude, Friesland - Ripon, California; J.B. Van der Meulen to Dick Van der Meulen.

Van der Meulen, Jeltje Posthumus. Letter, 1977. 1 item, photocopy. Suawoude, Friesland - Ripon, California; J. Van der Meulen to Dick Van der Meulen.

Van der Meulen, Ruvert. Letters, 1973-1974. 2 items, photocopies. McBain, Michigan - Haren, Groningen; R. Van der Meulen to Jacob Van Dam.

Van der Mey, John. Letter, 1896. 1 item, photocopy, with translation. Lucas, Michigan - Amsterdam, Noord Holland; J. Van der Mey to Abraham Kuyper.

Van der Most, Netty. Letter, 1935. 1 item. Kortgene, Zeeland - Wilmot, New Hampshire; N. Van der Most to James Blok.

Van der Nald (Van der Niedle), Ben and Eve. Letters, 1949-1953. 19 items, photocopies. Hammond, Indiana - Groningen, Groningen; B. and E. van der Nald to Rink and Geertruida Hillegina Scheringa van der Nald.

Van der Nald, Roelof (Rudolph) J. and Beatrice. Letters, 1929-1954. 14 items, photocopies. Chicago, Illinois; Seattle, Washington - Groningen, Groningen; R. and B. van der Nald to Rink and Geertruida Hillegina Scheringa van der Nald.

Van der Nald, Wobbe (Walter) Hendrik and Johanna Schaper. Letters, 1931-1949. 19 items, photocopies. Chicago, Illinois - Groningen, Groningen; W.H. van der Nald to Rink and Geertruida Hillegina Scheringa van der Nald.

Van der Pol, Betty and Mien. Letters, 1949-1952. 2 items, photocopies. Bennekom, Gelderland - Platte, South Dakota; B. and M. van der Pol to Jetje and Gerrit Dijke.

Van der Schaaf, K. Letter, 1983. 1 item, Aalsmeer, Noord Holland - Denver, Colorado; K. van der Schaaf to Fred and Ida Kooi.

Van der Scheer, Geert. Letter, undated. 1 item, photocopy. Grand Rapids, Michigan - Graafschap, Michigan; G. Van der Scheer to J. Rubingh.

Van der Sluis, Sipke C. Letter, 1847. 1 item, photocopy, with transcription and translation. Albany, New York - Harich, Friesland; S.C. Van der Sluis to J.K. Tromp.

Van der Spoel, H. Letter, 1867. 1 item, photocopy. Zwinderen, Drenthe - USA; H. Van der Spoel to relatives.

Van der Stelt, Neil (Cornelis). Travel account, poem, genealogy, 1921. 29 leaves, photocopies, with partial translation. Nieuwendijk, Noord Brabant - Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Van der Toll, Johanna Clementina Neuman. Letter, 1979. 1 item, Grand Rapids, Michigan - Grand Rapids, Michigan; J.C. van der Toll to Herbert Brinks.

Van der Veen, Siebrand H. Letter, 1871. 1 item, photocopy, with transcription and translation. New Paris, Indiana - Harich, Friesland; S.H. van der Veen to Jelte Tromp.

Van der Vlies Kerkhof, M. Letter, 1946. 2 items, with translations. Schiedam, Zuid Holland - unknown; M. Van der Vlies Kerkhof to relative/friend.

Van der Vliet and Enserink Families. Letters, 1909-1916. 50 leaves. Eefde, Gelderland - Chandler, Minnesota; "Letters from the Past," compiled, translated and edited by Frank Verbrugge.

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Van der Wal, Berend. Letters, 1922-1933. 7 items, photocopies. Chicago, Illinois - Saaksum, Groningen; B. van der Wal to cousin.

Van der Wal, Hendrik. Letter, 1909. 1 item, photocopy. Onalaska, Wisconsin - Beetgumermolen, Friesland; H. van der Wal to M. Elsma.

Van der Werp, G.J. and Douwe. Letters, 1871. 2 items, photocopies, with partial transcriptions and translations. Graafschap, Michigan - Niezijl, Groningen; G.J. and D. Van der Werp to J. Posthuis.

 Van der Weyde, Pieter Hendrik. Letter, 1850. 1 item, photocopy, with translation. New York, New York - Zierikzee, Zeeland; P.H. van der Weyde to parents.

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Van der Wood, Gerrit. Letters, 1948-1974. 3 items, photocopies. Akkrum, Friesland; Bussum, Utrecht - Grandville, Michigan; Relatives to G. Van der Wood.

Van der Woude, Piet. Letter, 1922. 1 item, photocopy. London, England - Grand Rapids, Michigan; P. Van der Woude to W. Van der Woude.

Van der Zwaag, Harold. Letter, undated [1980's]. 1 item, photocopy. Zeeland, Michigan - the Netherlands; H. van der Zwaag to friends.

Van de Schaaf, G. and (children) Meindert and Obtje. Letters, 1975-1978. 8 items, photocopies. Heerenveen and Menaldum, Friesland - Randolph, Wisconsin; G., M., and O. Van de Schaaf to Charles Van der Galien.

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Van de Torre, Gerrit. Letter fragment, 1930. 1 item, photocopy. London, Ontario - Rotterdam, Zuid Holland; G. van de Torre to relatives.

Van Deursen, T. Schouten. Letters, 1868-1888. 2 items, photocopies. Chicago, Illinois - Zwijndrecht, Zuid Holland; T. van Deursen to parents.

Van de Veen, P. Letter, 1925. 1 item, Langweer, Friesland - Springfield, South Dakota; P. Van de Veen to C. Romkema.

Van de Ven, D. Letter, 1937. 1 item, photocopy. IJsselmonde, Zuid Holland - Battle Creek, Michigan; D. Van de Ven to children.

Van Dijk, Arie and Marie, children. Letters, 1948-1955. 14 items, photocopies, with transcriptions and translations. Santpoort, Noord Holland - Escalon, California; A. and M. van Dijk to Jan and Dre de Visser.

Van Dijk, D. Letters, 1957-1962. 14 items, photocopies. Onderdendam, Groningen - Momence, Illinois; D. Van Dijk to E. Tilma and P. Nanninga.

Van Dijk, Gerrit. Letter, 1913. 1 item, photocopy. Racine, Wisconsin - Het Bildt, Friesland; G. van Dijk to A. H. Buikstra.

Van Dijk, Jacob. Letter, undated. 1 item, photocopy, with transcription and translation. Unknown - unknown; J. van Dijk to de Bree.

Van Dijk, Johannes. Journal, 1881. 84 pages, with translation. Ferwerd, Friesland - USA

Van Dijk, Lammert. Letters, 1960. 2 items, photocopies, with transcriptions and translations. Zevenhuizen, Groningen - St. Anne, Illinois; L. Van Dijk to E. Tilma.

Van Dijk, Piet and Jits. Letters, 1957-1962. 14 items, photocopies, with transcriptions and translations. Winsum, Groningen - Momence, Illinois; P. and J. Van Dijk to E. Tilma.

Van Dijken, P.L. Letter, 1894. 1 item, photocopy, with transcription and translation. Manhattan, Montana - the Netherlands; P.L. van Dijken to relatives.

Van Dokkum, Jan. Travel account,1911. 13 leaves. Groningen, Groningen - Chicago, Illinois.

Van Donkelaar, A.H. Letter, 1971. 1 item, with translation. Amersfoort, Utrecht - Grand Rapids, Michigan; H. Van Donkelaar to D. Van Heusden.

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Van Doorn, Pietje. Letter, 1895. 1 item, photocopy. Waarder, Zuid Holland - Grand Haven, Michigan; P. Van Doorn to C.J. van Doorne Bos.

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Van Doorne, Dirkje. Letters, 1872-1887. 12 items, photocopies, with transcriptions and translations. Leerdam, Zuid Holland - Grand Haven, Michigan; D. Van Doorne to relatives.

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Van Doorne, Martinus. Letter, 1867. 1 item, photocopy. Acquoy, Gelderland - Grand Haven, Michigan; M. van Doorne to children.

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Van Doorne, Peter. Letter, 1859. 1 item, photocopy, with transcription and translation. Rhenoy, Gelderland - Grand Haven, Michigan; P. Van Doorne to M. Van Doorne.

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Van Doorne, Peter. Letter, 1892-1894. 1

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Van Doorne, T.C. Bill of Passage, 1909. 1 item. Rotterdam, Zuid Holland - New York, New York.

Van Doorne, Willem. Letters, 1878-1890. 2 items, photocopies, with transcriptions and translations. Benschop, Utrecht - Grand Haven, Michigan; W. Van Doorne to Martinus Van Doorne.

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Van Doornik, Geurt. Letter, 1921. 1 item, photocopy. Hilversum, Noord Holland - Holland, Michigan; G. Van Doornik to Jansen Van Doornik.

Van Dorp, S. Cornelie. Letters, 1947-1953. 42  items. New York, New York - Baarn, Utrecht; S.C. Van Dorp to J.H. Van Dorp.

Van Driel, A. Letter and document, 1873-1880. 2 items, photocopies, with translation. Chicago, Illinois - the Netherlands; A. Van Driel to relatives.

Van Drunen, Antonie. Autobiography, 1815-1906. Published, 46 pages, with translation. Werkendam, Zuid Holland - South Holland, Illinois; Published booklet: Dit Boekje is Een Korte Beschrijving van de Bekeering en Levenservaringen die de Heere Gehouden Heeft met Antoni van Drunen. Private printing, no date, no place.

Van Drunen, Arie. Letters, 1861-1862. 3 items, photocopies. Calumet, Illinois - Sleeuwijk, Noord Brabant; A. Van Drunen to Lucas Van Drunen.

Van Drunnen, Bastiaan. Letters, 1863-1889. 10 items, photocopies, with transcriptions and translations. Thornton and South Holland, Illinois - Werkendam, Noord Brabant; B. Van Drunen to Lucas Van Drunen.

Van Drunen, Cornelia Verhagen. Letter, 1889. 1 item, translation. South Holland, Illinois - Sleeuwijk, Noord Brabant; C. Van Drunen to Lucas Van Drunen.

Van Drunen, Cornelis Willem. Letters, 1879-1880. 3 items, photocopies. South Holland, Illinois - Steenwijk, Noord Brabant; C.W. Van Drunen to Lucas Van Drunen.

Van Drunen, Vijverke Snoek. Biography, 1795-1877. 12 leaves, with partial translation. Sleeuwijk, Noord Brabant - South Holland, Illinois.

Van Dyk, Jur and Maeke. Letters, 1958-1960. 6 items, photocopies, with partial transcriptions and translations. Onderdendam, Groningen - Momence and St. Anne, Illinois; J. Van Dyk to E. Tilma.

Van Dyken, Klaas and Grietje. Letters, 1979. 4 items, photocopies, with transcriptions and translations. Stedum, Groningen - Lynden, Washington; Relatives to K. and G. van Dyken.

Van Eijk, H. Letter, 1849. 1 item, photocopy, with translation. Groningen, Michigan - Bloomington, Indiana; H. Van Eijk to H. van Asselt.

Van Ek, Andries. Letter, 1888. 1 item, published, photocopy. Orange City, Iowa - the Netherlands; A. van Ek to editor. Published in Nieuw Advertentieblad, 3/28/1888.

Van Embden, Elie. Letter, 1924. 3 items, photocopies, with translations. S.S. Madison and S.S. Djember - Amsterdam, Noord Holland; E. van Embden to S.J. van Embden.

Van Embden, S.J. Letters, 1859. 2 items, photocopies, with translations. Amsterdam, Noord Holland - S.S. Djember; S.J. van Embden to Elie van Embden.

Van Emmerik, Arie J. and Janny. Letters, 1956-1962. 22  items, photocopies, with translations. Dubbeldam, Zuid Holland - Momence, Illinois; A. J. and J. van Emmerik to E. Tilma.

Van Gelder, Dirkje E. Dalhuijsen. Letter, 1932. 1 item, with translation. Utrecht, Utrecht - Grand Rapids, Michigan; D.E. van Gelder to aunt and uncle.

Van Gemert, Nel. Letter, 1978. 1 item, photocopy. 's Gravendeel, Zuid Holland - Hawthorne, New York; N. Van Gemert to Jan De Man.

Van Gent, M. Letter, 1867. 1 item, photocopy, with transcription and translation. Muscatine, Iowa - Winterswijk, Gelderland; M. Van Gent to I.W. Heezen.

Van Gessel, H. Doorn. Letter, [1946]. 1 item, photocopy, with transcription and translation. Echteld, Gelderland - Grand Rapids, Michigan; H. van Gessel to Mrs. Peter H. Moll.

Van Gilst, B. Letter, 1903 1 item, photocopy, translation only. Pella, Iowa - Netherlands; B. Van Gilst, T. De Haan.

VanGinhoven, Ab. Travel journal, and first year account [1958-1959]. 1 item, photocopy [transcribed, 2005?]. Surhuisterveen, Friesland - Edmonton, Alberta.

Van Goor, H. Letter, 1945. 1 item, photocopy, with translation. Hijken, Drenthe - McBain, Michigan; H. van Goor to A. Timmerman.

Van Groningen, Henry. Letters, 1930. 8 items, photocopies. Nieuw Vennep, Noord Holland - Ripon, California; H. Van Groningen to children.

Van Gulik, J. Letter, 1979. 1 item, Dirksland, Zuid Holland - Clifton, New Jersey; J. van Gulik to A. Tamboer.

Van Halst, M. Letter, 1936.] 1 item. Kortgene, Zeeland - USA; M. Van Halst to James Blok.

Van Haperen, C. Letter, 1952. 1 item, photocopy, with translation. Den Haag, Zuid Holland - Grand Rapids, Michigan; C. Van Haperen to Paauwe family.

Van Hasselaar, J. Letter, 1977. 1 item, photocopy, with translation. Ede, Gelderland - Orange City, Iowa; J. Van Hasselaar to T. Bronkhorst.

Van Heerik, Every and Gerritje Wagenvoort. Letters, 1873-1915. 3 items, photocopies. Chicago, Illinois - Arnhem, Gelderland; E. and G. van Heerik to relatives.

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Van Hull, Henry. Letter, 1882. 1 item, photocopy. Junction City, Montana - Huissen, Gelderland; H. van Hull to Laurentius Suermondt.

Van Iwaarden, Elbert Johannes William. Travel account, 1903. 10 leaves, photocopies, with translation. Krabbendijk, Zeeland - Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Van Kampen, S. Travel account, [1950s]. 10 leaves, photocopies. Eindhoven, Noord Brabant - Ellsworth, Michigan.

Van Keulen, D. Letter, 1979. 1 item, Stad aan 't Haringvliet, Zuid Holland - Clifton, New Jersey; D. Van Keulen to A. Tamboer.

Van Klinken, Bareld. Letter, 1884. 1 item, photocopy. New Era, Michigan - Musselkanaal, Groningen; B. van Klinken to mother.

Van Klinken, J. Letter, 1918. 1 item, New York, New York - Valthermond, Drenthe; Nephew to J. van Klinken.

Van Leeuwen, Hendrik. Letters, 1917-1949. 9 items, photocopies. Tripola, Alberta - Heerde, Gelderland; H. van Leeuwen to brother.

Van Lente, Berend Lambertus and Mina Baarschers. Letters, 1876-1896. 3 items, photocopies. Holland, Michigan - Zutphen, Gelderland; B. L. and M. van Lente to Gerrit Baarschers.

Van Lidth, Charley. Letters and autobiography excerpts, 1908-1932. 32  letters and 62 leaves, photocopies, with partial translations and excerpts. USA - Amsterdam, Noord Holland; C. van Lidth to L.G.A. van Lidth.

Van Malsen, Cornelis R. and Cornelia M. van Malsen and Jannes van de Luijster, Jr. Letters, 1847. 8 items, photocopied translations. Holland, Michigan - Zwijndrecht, Zuid Holland; C.R. van Malsen and J. and C.M. van Malsen van de Luijster to A. van Malsen. Published in Michigan History, Vol. 32, No. 1, 1948.

Van Meeteren, Janet. Letter, 1938. 1 item, photocopy. Sheldon, Iowa - the Netherlands; J. Van Meeteren to relatives.

Van Mil Hubers, Th. Letter, 1950. 1 item, photocopy. Fisher Branch, Manitoba - Westerbeek, Noord Brabant; Th. Van Mil Hubers to friends.

Van Mourik, J. Letter, 1881. 1 item, photocopy, with transcription and translation. Hamilton, Michigan - the Netherlands; J. Van Mourik to relatives.

Van Mulken, P.J. Letter, 1862. 2 items, translated transcriptions. Chaska, Minnesota - Dwingelo, Limburg; P.J. Van Mulken to relatives.

Van Niejenhuis, Jan and Annie Scheper. Letters, 1949-1951. 8 items, photocopies. Edmonton, Alberta - Bierum, Groningen; J. and A. van Niejenhuis to friends.

Van Nijhuis, G. Letters, 1889-1891. 4 items, photocopies, with transcriptions and translations. Sheldon and Boyden, Iowa - Ermelo, Gelderland; G. Van Nijhuis to friend.

Van Nistelroy, F.X. Letters and documents, 1923. 10 items, photocopies. Kimberly, Wisconsin - Boekel, Noord Brabant; F.X. van Nistelroy to Johan van Berle.

Van Oerhaal, Uelke and Trientsje. Letter, [1929]. 1 item, Follega, Friesland - USA; U. and T. Van Oerhaal to [Ulke Romkema].

Van Ommeren, John. Letters, 1893-1894. 2 items, photocopies. Chicago, Illinois - the Netherlands; J. Van Ommeren to nephew.

Van Oosterhout, A. Picture postcards, 1912-1917. 11  items, photocopies. Plaquemine, Louisiana - Oudenbosch, Noord Brabant; A. van Oosterhout to mother.

Van Oostrum, T.J. Letters, 1958-1961. 9 items, photocopies. The Netherlands - USA; Letters collected under the auspices of the American Refugee Relief Act.

Van Oostrum, W. and D. Letters, 1958-1961. 9 items, photocopies. Wommels and Leeuwarden, Friesland - Sunnyside, Washington; .W. and D. van Oostrum to H. Apol and Tj. J. van Oostrum.

Van Peyma, Worp. Letter, 1868. 1 item, photocopy, with transcription and translation. Lancaster, New York - Holland, Michigan; W. van Peyma to John Roost.

Van Pilsum, Bertha Herny and Arie. Letters, 1946-1952. 10 items, photocopies, (English). Colo, Iowa - Delfzijl, Groningen; B. and A. van Pilsum to relatives.

Van Pilsum, Gesiena. Letters, 1946-1953. 8 items, photocopies. Mitchellville, Iowa - Coevorden, Drenthe; G. van Pilsum to H.G.H. van Pilsum van Holthoorn.

Van Pilsum, Johannes Gerardus. Letters, 1892-1895. 2 items, photocopies, with transcriptions and translations. Pella, Iowa - Coevorden, Drenthe; J.G. van Pilsum to relatives.

Van Putte, Willem. Letter, 1892. 1 item, photocopy, with transcription and translation. Rochester, New York - the Netherlands; W. van Putte to Weykman.

Van Regenmorter, W. Letters, 1869. 2 items, photocopies. Vriesland, Michigan - Grand Rapids, Michigan; W. van Regenmorter to Arie Van Bree.

Van Renselaar, Hendrikje. Letter, 1915. 1 item, photocopy. Voorthuizen, Gelderland - Las Vegas, Nevada; H. van Renselaar to William van Renselaar.

Van Rijsbergen, P. Letter, 1948. 1 item, photocopy. Amsterdam, Noord Holland - Pella, Iowa; P. van Rijsbergen to B. Van't Sant.

Van Roekel, Gijsbertha. Letters, 1913-1920. 18 items, photocopies. Sioux Center and Perkins, Iowa - Ede, Gelderland; G. Van Roekel to mother.

Van Rooyen, Truus and Henk. Letter, 1946. 1 item, photocopy. Harmelen, Utrecht - Grand Rapids, Michigan; T. and H. Van Rooyen to Johanna Heemstra.

Van Schelven, Gerrit. Letters, 1876-1914. 9 items, photocopies. Holland, Michigan - Zuid Beijerland, Zuid Holland;G. Van Schelven to relatives.

Van Schothorst, Aalbert. Letter, [1856]. 1 item, photocopied translation. Lunteren, Gelderland - Pella, Iowa; A. Van Schothorst to T. Van Veenschoten.

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Van Schravendijk, Cornelis Johannes and Ann Adriana Kievits. Letters,1874-1912. 32 items, photocopies, with translations. Beest, Groningen; Uithoorn, Noord Holland; New York; Minnesota; North Dakota; Idaho -Rijnsaterwoude, Zuid Holland; C.J. and A. A. van Schravendijk to Arie Kroon Johannes and Jacoba Magdalena Kroon van Schravendijk.

Van Staalduinen, Henry and Anne. Recollections, 1975. 8 pages. Terrra Ceio, N.C.

Van Soest, H. Letter, 1894. 1 item, photocopy, with transcription and translation. St. Louis, Missouri - Maasbracht, Limburg; H. van Soest to brother.

Van Steinvoorn, P. and E.M. Zeegsma. Letter, 1893. 1 item, photocopy, with transcription and translation. Orange City, Iowa - the Netherlands; P. and E.M. van Steinvoorn to relatives.

Van Strijland, Lambertus. Letter, 1890. 1 item, photocopy, with translation. Boyden, Iowa - the Netherlands; L. van Strijland to Hendrik van Hall.

Van Strijland, Willem. Letters, 1922-1932. 2 items, photocopies. Orange City, Iowa; Bemis, South Dakota - Nijkerk, Gelderland; W. van Strijland to H. van Strijland and sister.

Van't Land, Cornelis. Letters, 1930-1978. 5 items, photocopies, with partial translations. Terschuur and Epe, Gelderland - Iron Springs, Alberta; C. Van't Land to Frits Scheeld.

Van Tongerloo, Piet C. Letter, 1975. 1 item, photocopy. Rotterdam, Zuid Holland - Hawthorne, New York; P.C. Van Tongerloo to Jan De Man.

Van Troost, Fransis. Letter, 1911. 1 item, photocopy. Stanley, New York - Sluiskil, Zeeland; F. van Troost to Alphons Begheijn.

Van't Sant, A.C. Letter, 1893. 1 item, photocopy, with transcription and translation. Pella, Iowa - Sterling, Colorado; A. C. van't Sant to G.N. van't Sant.

Van't Sant, Adriaan. Letter, 1893. 1 item, photocopy, with translation. Haarlemmermeer, Noord Holland - Sterling, Colorado; A. Van't Sant to G.N. Van't Sant.

Van't Sant, Antonia Adriana. Letters, 1893-1925. 31 items, photocopies. Sleeuwijk, Noord Brabant - Reasnor, Iowa; A.A. Van't Sant to G.N. Van't Sant.

Van't Sant, Bertha. Letters, 1948. 3 items, photocopies. Hoofddorp, Noord Holland - Pella, Iowa; Relatives ` to B. van't Sant.

Van't Sant, G. and S. Letters, 1942-1949. 15 items, photocopies, with partial translations. Sleeuwijk, Noord Brabant - Pella, Iowa; G. and S. van't Sant to Bertha van't Sant.

Van't Sant, G.H. Letter, 1894. 1 item, photocopy, (English). Reasnor, Iowa - USA; G.H. van't Sant to Mr. Knudson.

Van't Sant, G.N. Letters, 1893-1925. 13 items, photocopies, partial translations. Sleeuwijk, Noord Brabant; Iowa - Pella, Galesburg, and Reasnor, Iowa; Relatives and friends to G.N. van't Sant and vice versa.

Van't Sant, S. Letters, 1893-1901. 8 items, photocopies, with partial translations. Sleeuwijk, Noord Brabant - Murphy, Iowa; S. van't Sant to G.N. van't Sant.

Van't Sant, Toontje. Letters, 1896. 2 items, photocopies. Sleeuwijk, Noord Brabant - Pella, Iowa; T. van't Sant to brother.

Van't Sant, W. Letters, 1893-1900. 9 items, photocopies, with partial translations. Sleeuwijk, Noord Brabant - Galesburg, Iowa; W. van't Sant to G.N. van't Sant.

Van't Sant, W.H. Letters, 1893-1900. 4 items, photocopies, with partial translations. Pella and Leighton, Iowa - Sterling, Colorado; W.H. van't Sant to G.N. van't Sant.

Van Tuinen, J. Letter, 1909. 1 item, photocopy, with translation. Lamont, Michigan - Modesto, California; J. van Tuinen to relatives.

Van Tuinen, Lena. Letters,1946-1947. 4 items, photocopies, with translations. Rhoon, Zuid Holland - Modesto, California; L. van Tuinen to Peter and Marina Van Tuinen.

Van Ulden, Hank. Letter, 1952. 1 item, photocopy. Broekville, Ontario - Eindhoven, Noord Brabant; H. van Ulden to G. van den Boom.

Van Veenschoten, T. Letter, 1855. 1 item, translation. Pella, Iowa - Lunteren, Gelderland; T. Van Veenschoten to relatives.

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Van Velzen, J. for G.J. de Bruin. Letter,1874. 1 item, photocopy, with translation. Acquoy, Gelderland - Grand Haven, Michigan; J. Van Velzen to [M.] Van Doorne.

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Van Velzen, Samuel. Letters, 1851-1878. 4 items, photocopies, with transcriptions and translations. Amsterdam, Noord Holland; Kampen - 's Hertogenbosch, Noord Brabant; S. van Velzen to Helenius DeCock.

Van Vlaanderen, Paul. Letters, 1890-1895. 3 items, with transcriptions and translations. Paterson, New Jersey - Ierseke, Zeeland; P. Van Vlaanderen to D.J. Schipper.

Van Vliet, D. Letters, 1857-1863. 2 items, photocopies, with translations. Nieuwerkerk aan de IJssel, Zuid Holland - USA; D. van Vliet to J. van Bree.

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Van Vliet, Jan. Letter, 1979. 1 item, photocopy, with translation. Den Haag, Zuid Holland - Hawthorne, New York; J. Van Vliet to Jan De Man.

Van Westrienen, J.W. Letter, 1876. 1 item, photocopy, with translation. Beest, Gelderland - Grand Haven, Michigan; J.W. van Westrienen to Marinus van Doorne.

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Van Wettum, Jan. Letters, 1965-1969. 5 items, photocopies. Stanwood, Washington - Bussum, Noord Holland; J. van Wettum to C. Bierens van Wettum.

Van Wieren, Riem. Letters, 1978. 3 items, photocopies, with translations. Emmeloord, Flevoland - Hartley, Iowa; R. Van Wieren to D. Prins.

Van Wijk, Ineke. Letter, 1978. 1 item, photocopy, with translation. Groningen, Groningen - Hawthorne, New York; I. Van Wijk to Jan De Man.

Van Wijk, John. Letters, 1894-1914. 23 items, photocopies, with translations. Also letters written in the Netherlands before his wedding and prior to emigration. Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico - Reasnor, Iowa; J. Van Wijk to Neeltje van Wijk, G.N. Van't Sant, and friend.

Van Wouwe, Anton. Letter, 1946. 1 item, photocopy, with translation. Dordrecht, Zuid Holland - Grand Rapids, Michigan; A. Van Wouwe to Johanna Heemstra.

Van Zee, C. Letters, 1868-1895. 2 items, photocopies, with translation. Pella, Iowa - the Netherlands; C. Van Zee to relatives.

Van Zomeren, A.F. and Geertruida den Uyl. Letters, 1908-1910. 3 items, photocopies, with translations. Baldwin and Freemont, Michigan - Heesselt, Gelderland; A. F. and G. van Zomeren to H. den Uyl.

Van Zoomeren, Maria. Letters, 1887-1893. 7 items, photocopies, with translations. Acquoy, Gelderland - USA; M. Van Zoomeren to relatives.

Veele, Marga. Letters, 1978. 2 items. Groningen, Groningen - Lansing, Illinois; M. Veele to Nel and Andrew Bulte.

Veenhuizen, El. Letter, 1946. 1 item, photocopy with translation. Aalten, Gelderland - Manton, Michigan; E. Veenhuizen to W.M. Hilbrands.

Veenstra, Sierd. Travel account, 1887. 2 leaves, translation. Stroobos, Friesland - Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Velders, Albert. Travel account, 1873-1938. 6 leaves, photocopies, with translation. Den Haag, Zuid Holland - North Attleboro, Massachusetts.

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Veldhuis, Gerrit Hendrick. Letters, 1848. 2 items, photocopies, with translations. Syracuse, New York - Hellendoorn, Overijssel; G.H. Veldhuis to G.J. Rutgers and H. Baron.

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Veldhuis, Johanna. Letter, [1848]. 1 item, photocopy, with translation. Syracuse, New York - Hellendoorn, Overijssel; J. Veldhuis to her cousin.

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Veldhuis, R. Letter, 1948. 1 item, photocopy. Amsterdam, Noord Holland - Platte, South Dakota; R. Veldhuis to Nick Knoll.

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Veldhuis, Zwiertje Rutgers. Letter, 1848. 1 item, photocopy, with translation. Overisel, Michigan - Hellendoorn, Overijssel; Z. Veldhuis to her parents.

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Veldhuizen, W. and A. [Aaltje] van der Leest. Letter, undated. 1 item, transcription, with translation. Unknown - unknown; W. and A. Veldhuizen to relatives.

Veldkamp, Gerrit. Letters, 1921-1940. 5 items, photocopies. Bedum, Groningen - Kalamazoo, Michigan; G. Veldkamp to relatives.

Veldkamp, J. Letters, 1937-1947. 8 items, photocopies. Kalamazoo, Michigan - Bedum, Groningen; J. Veldkamp to relatives.

Veldkamp, Jacob. Letters, 1964-1968. 6 items, photocopies. Bedum, Groningen - Kalamazoo, Michigan; J. Veldkamp to relatives.

Veldsma, Evert K. Letters, 1890-1897. 7 items. St. Johannesga, Friesland - Lucas, Michigan; F. Veldsma to Thomas Veldsma.

Veldsma, Fedde K. Letters, 1892-1897. 7 items, with partial translations. St. Johannesga, Friesland - Lucas, Michigan; F. Veldsma to Thomas Veldsma.

Veldsma, Harry. Letters, 1943-1954. 5 items, with translations. Apeldoorn, Gelderland - Grand Rapids, Michigan; H. Veldsma to Flora and Henry Ryskamp.

Veldsma, Hiltje. Letters, 1892-1896. 8 items. St. Johannesga, Friesland - Lucas, Michigan; H. Veldsma to Thomas Veldsma.

Veldsma, Jesse Berend. Letter, [1890s]. 1 item, with translation. St. Johannesga, Friesland - Lucas, Michigan; J. B. Veldsma to Thomas Veldsma.

Veldsma, K. Th. Letters, 1892-1897. 8 items. St. Johannesga, Friesland - Lucas, Michigan; K. Th. Veldsma to Thomas Veldsma. Includes notes from M. K. and Hiltje Veldsma.

Veldsma, M.K. Letters, 1893-1899. 32  items, with partial translation. St. Johannesga, Friesland - Lucas, Michigan; M. K. Veldsma to Thomas Veldsma. Includes notes from Evert K. Veldsma.

Veldsma, W. Letter, undated [1890s?]. 1 item, St. Johannesga, Friesland - Grand Rapids, Michigan; W. Veldsma to Thomas Veldsma.

Velthoen, A.J. Letter, [1898]. 1 item, photocopy, with translation. [Sibley, Iowa] - Nijbroek, Gelderland; A. J. Velthoen to relatives.

Venema, Grietje Veendijk. Letters, 1940-1957. 7 items, photocopies, with partial translation. Groningen, Groningen - McBain, Michigan; G. Venema to Mr. And Mrs. Wiebe Venema.

Venema, Hilda. Letters, 1945-1946. 2 items, photocopies, with partial translation. Amsterdam, Noord Holland - McBain, Michigan; H. Venema to Wiebe Venema.

Venema, J. Letter, 1924. 1 item, photocopy. Groningen, Groningen - Lucas, Michigan; J. Venema to Mrs. Wiebe Venema.

Venema, Louis. Letter, 1945. 1 item, photocopy. Winterswijk, Gelderland - USA; L. Venema to Johanna Heemstra.

Vennema, Anne. Letter, 1973. 1 item, photocopy, with transcription and translation. Den Helder, Noord Holland - Grand Haven, Michigan; A. Vennema to W. Boterenbrood family.

Verbeek, Albert J. and Mary. Letters, 1936-1938. 2 items. Hamilton, Michigan - Ripon, California; A. J. and M. Verbeek to Alice Nykamp (Mrs. John W.).

Verblauw, Rie. Letter, 1941. 1 item, photocopy, with transcription and translation. Den Helder, Noord Holland - Grand Haven, Michigan; R. Verblauw to Ton Schornagel and Nell Lebbe Schornagel Lehman.

Verbrugge, Jacobus with Maria van der Vliet, Cornelis van der Vliet, and Jantje Enserink, et al. Letters, 1875-1959. 95 items, transcriptions and translations. Chandler, Minnesota - Wilnis, Utrecht; J. Verbrugge, M. van der Vliet, C. van der Vliet, and J. Enserink, et al. to relatives and friends. Published in Brieven uit het Verleden: Letters from the Past. Compiled and edited by Frank Verbrugge. Minneapolis, University of Minnesota. 1981.

Verburg, Maris K. Letter, 1953. 1 item, with transcription and translation. Kortgene, Zeeland - Wilmot, New Hampshire; M.K. Verburg to James Blok.

Verdonck, Barbara G. Drubbel. Letter, 1978. 1 item, photocopy. Benthuizen, Noord Holland - Muskegon, Michigan; B. G. Verdonck to S. Helling.

Verdun, Jan and Gladys. Letter, 1945. 1 item, photocopy. Aylmer, Ontario - Franeker, Friesland; J. and G. Verdun to A. W. Verduyn Kroon.

Vergouwen, Piet. Letters, 1959-1974. 6 items, photocopies. Strathmore, Alberta - Rucphen, Noord Brabant; P. Vergouwen to sister.

Verhey, Adriaan J. and Heiltje Molendijk. Letters, 1945-1947. 18 items, with partial transcriptions and translations. Pernis, Zuid Holland - Holland, Michigan; A. J. and H. Verhey to P. Van Tuinen.

Verhoef, J. and Niesje Roozendaal. Letter, 1853. 1 item, with transcription and translation. Chicago, Illinois - Brandwijk, Zuid Holland; J. and N. Verhoef to A. Roozendaal.

Verhoog, Lydia. Letters, 1978. 2 items, photocopies. Den Haag, Zuid Holland - Muskegon, Michigan; L. Verhoog to Mrs. H. Helling.

Verkuyl, Gerrit. Letters, 1932-1963. 3 items, photocopies, with translations. Wheaton, Illinois - Nieuw Vennep, Noord Holland; G. Verkuyl to relatives.

Vermeulen, Co and Ar. Letter, undated. 1 item, photocopy with transcription and translation. To Hawthorne, N.Y. C and A. Vermeulen to Jan De Man.

Vermeulen, Gerrit. Letters and genealogical data, 1946. 3 items, photocopies. Bellingham, Washington - Den Haag, Zuid Holland; G. Vermeulen to J. Vermeulen.

Verplanke, Cornelis. Letters, 1920-1921. 2 items, photocopies. Holland, Michigan - Axel, Zeeland; C. Verplanke to Frans Dieleman.

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Verstegen, Arnold. Letters, 1850-1880. 15 items, photocopies, with transcriptions and translations. Little Chute, Wisconsin - Erp, Noord Brabant; A. Verstegen to Delis Biemans.

Verwer, Luiken T. and J.Jager. Letters, 1887-1896. 16 items. Amsterdam, Noord Holland - USA; L.T. and J. Verwer to relatives.

Verwey, J. Letters, 1870-1882. 4 items, photocopies, with transcriptions and translations. Holland, Michigan - Amsterdam, Noord Holland; J. Verwey to Abraham Kuyper.

Verwys, Johannes. Letters, 1888-1892. 4 items, photocopies. St. Philipsland, Zeeland - Grand Rapids, Michigan;J. Verwys to relatives.

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Veurink, Walter. Letters, 1938-1939. 3 items. Holland, Michigan - Ripon, California; W. Veurink to Alice Nykamp (Mrs. John W.).

Vijverda, Thijs Jans. Letters, 1908-1946. 23 items. Thayer and DeMotte, Indiana; Hospers, Pella, Sheldon, Ashton, and Sioux Center, Iowa; and Hayward, Minnesota - Wouterswoude, Friesland. S.J. Vijverda-De Kok to T.J., J.M., M.J., and S.J.M. Vijverda; J. and E. Dekker to T.J. Vijverda; J.G. Meijer to T.J. Vijverda; J. Van Meekeren to S.J.M. Vijverda; and H.Van Meekeren to G. van der Veen and S.J.M. Vijverda. Letters mostly to T.J. Vijverda with a complete listing in folder.

Vinke, Johannes A. Letters, 1896-1930. 3 items, photocopies, with transcriptions, and translations. Thornton, Illinois - the Netherlands; J.A. Vinke to relatives.

Vis, Eelco. Travel account, 1885. 1 item, 21 leaves, transcription. Amsterdam, Noord Holland - New York, New York.

Visscher, Gezina Vander Haar. Recollections, 1820-1901. 148 leaves, translation. Genemuiden, Overijssel - Holland, Michigan.

Visser, B. Letter, 1979. 1 item, photocopy. Den Helder, Noord Holland - Waupun, Wisconsin; B. Visser to relatives.

Visser, F. and Iddo. Letters, 1957-1975. 2 items, photocopies. Goengamieden, Friesland - Artesia, California; F. and I. Visser to Rienk Rollema.

Visser, Jantje and F. Letters, 1972. 1 item, photocopy. Zaandam, Noord Holland - Ripon, California; J. and F. Visser to Dick and Froukje Van der Meulen.

Visser, J.E. Wentzel. Letters, 1929-1933. 2 items. Zeist, Utrecht - Grand Rapids, Michigan; J.E. Visser to Jan Jansma.

Viveen, Jan and Diane (Dini). Letters, 1956-1961. 18 items, photocopies, with partial translations. France; Roermond, Maastricht, and Masniel, Limburg; Woudrichem, Zuid Holland; Amsterdam, Noord Holland - Grandville, Michigan; Relatives and friends to J. and D. Viveen (also to each other).

Vogel, Dirk. Letter, 1881. 1 item, photocopy. Noordeloos, Zuid Holland - USA.; D. Vogel to relatives.

Vogel, Evert J. Letter, 1936. 1 item, with transcription and translation. Oosterhaule, Friesland - USA; E.J. Vogel to relatives.

De Volksvriend articles, 1880-1898


“Emigratie-Kolonizatie”, A. Bulkema, May 27, 1880
“Sioux County”, A. Buursma, August 19, 1880
“De Katholieken in Amerika”, M.P. Van Ooseterhout, September 23, 1880
“Een Gelegezheid om Goed to Doen”, J.H. Wolters, December 16, 1880
“Nederland” no 12, H. Hospers, January 13, 1881
“Iowa Statistics”, February, 1881
“Nederland” May 12, May 31, July 15, 1881
“Reisbeschrijving van Assen naar Orange City”, J. Stad, August 18, August 25, September 2 , September 8, September 15, September 29 and October 13, 1881
“Wat?”, October 20, October 27, November 4, November 10, November 17, December 1, 1881
“Voor Landverhuizers en Landzoekers”, February 16 and February 23
“Wenken voor den landverhuizen”, March 30, April 6, April 20, 1882
“Nederland”, June 1, 1883
“Extra Nummer”, pages 1-4, October, 1883
“Friesch”, October 11, 1883
“Friesch Rundvee Stamboek”, February 28, 1884
“Uit Dakota”, W.F. Meerwalt, March 18, April 3, 1884
“Uit Douglas” and “Uit Dakota”, April 10, 1884
“Vee Invoer”, E. Borch, September 11, 1884
“Onderzoekings Reisje naar zuidelijk Minnesota”, May 28, 1885
“Nederlanders, waakt op!”, G. Schenkel, July 2, 1885
“Ons Reisje”, June 4, 1885
“Emigratie”, July 16, 1885
“Nederlanders in Amerika”, September 10, 1885
“Hollanders Attentie”, November 26, 1885
“De Emigratie naar Renville County”, December 30, 1886
“Nederlandse Kolonie ‘Prinsburg’…”, May 12, 1887
1888: “Hollandsch volk en Hollandsch Vee”, March 1, 1888
“Nederlandsch Nieuws”, May 17, 1888
“Nederlansch Nieuws”, March 28, 1889
“Nieuw Komers”, May 9, 1889
“Uit Friesland”, November 14, 1889, February 27, 1890
“Plaatselijk Nieuws”, April 24
“Nederlandse Nieuws”, May 1, May 22, 1890
“Landverhuizing”, August 14, 1890
“Uit Friesland”, February 26, 1891
“Nederlandse Nieuws”, April 23, 1891
“Roomsch Katholieke Emigraten”, July 23, 1891
“Correspondentie”, August 6, 1891
“Speculatie in Graan”, August 20, 1891
“Reis naar Toscal”, August 27, 1891
“Jongens! Leert een Ambacht”, October 1, 1891
“Correspondentie”, January 14, 1892
“Eenige Gedachten over de Emigratie…”, K. Van Leeuwen, January 21, 1892
“Onze Moedertaal”, K. Van Leeuwen, February 4, 1892
“Amerika boven...”, February 18, 1892
“Engelsch spreken” and “Oost en Weste”, February 25, 1892
“Waarom ook Hollandsch”, March 3, 1892
“Amerika Boven”, February 11, 1892
“Het Engelsch Leren”, K. Van Leeuwen, March 17, 1892
“Amerikanisatie” and “Landverhuizing”, March 24, 1892
“Holland in Amerika” and “Het Westen”, March 10, 1892
“Uit Holland”, December 8, 1892
“Aanteekeningen”, April 7, 1892
“Emigratie”, May 26, 1892
“De Koninginnen in het Noorden”, M. VanderSluis, July 21, 1892
“Correspondentie”, July 28, 1892
“Montana”, August 11, August 25, September 1, September 8, 1892
“Sociale vraag”, October 6, 1892
“Uit Holland”, February 9, 1893
“Correspondentie”, May 25, 1893
“Uit Holland”, June 1, 1893
“Aan de Nederlanders in Amerika”, P. Moerdyke, June 29, 1893
“Eulalia”, July 6, 1893
“Een Uitkomst”, July 20, 1893
“Eene stem uit Colorado…”, H. Van der Ploeg, July 27, 1893
“Wereld Tentoonstelling”, August 17, 1893
“Derde Excursie Naar Nederland”, Hospers, October 5, 1893
“Landverhuizing”, December 14, 1893
“De Misdaad te Harlingen”, J. Woudenberg, May 10, 1894
“Uit Holland”, August 16, 1894
“Trenrige Toestand”, September 20, 1894
“Eene Roepstem uit Dakota”, November 22, 1894
“Arkansas” and “Mijne Waarneming”, March 7, 1895
“Friesland”, March 14, 1894
“Uit Whidley Island”, Yonker, April 4, 1894
“Uit Almyra, Arkansas”, J. Wiekamp, April 4, 1894
“Correspondentie: Verslag”, May 2, 1894
“Een Hollandsche Kolonie”, May 23, 1894
“Correspondentie”, June 6, 1894
“Emigratie”, A. Kuipers, August 29, 1895
“Wisconsin”, C.N. Vermeulen, August 29, 1895
“De Volksvriend 21 Jaren”, September 19, 1895
“Kolonizatie”, K.A. Bottema, December 19, 1895
“Nieuwe Hollandsche Kolonie”, T.F. Koch, December 19, 1895
“Correspondentie: Friesland, Minnesota”, January 9, 1896
Byvoegsel, January 30, 1896
“Correspondentie”, February 13, 1896
“Whidby Island”, L. Sennema, May 14, 1896
“Friesland, Minnesota”, T. Koch, May 21, 1896
“Reisbeschrijving”, H. Slikkerveer, September 17, 1896
1896: “Emigratie en Politiek”, A. Kuipers, October 1, 1896
“Whidby Island, Washington”, December 24, 1896
“Correspondentie”, January 28, 1897
“De Orange City Scholen”, O.W. Herr and “Nederland”, June 24, 1897
“Onze Neven de Boeren”, July 22, 1897
“Correspondentie”, August 19, 1897
“Uit Holland”, August 26, 1897
“De Halfeeuw Feesten”, September 2, 1897
“Friesland, Minnesota”, D. Gleysteen, April 21, 1898
“Uit Ground House, Minnesota”, Y.R. Mulder, June 2, 1897
“Goede Tijding”, A. Kuiper, November 3, 1898

Voorn, Geertje Groot. Letters, 1922-1924. 3 items, photocopies, with transcriptions and translations. Roseland, Illinois - Wormerveer, Noord Holland; G. Voorn to Leentje Leerlooijer.

Voortman, J.M. Letter, 1944. 1 item, photocopy, with transcription and translation. Grand Rapids, Michigan - Pella, Iowa; J.M. Voortman to S. De Vries.

Vos, Jan Hendrik. Letter, 1899. 1 item, photocopy, with transcription and translation. Grand Rapids, Michigan - Graafschap, Michigan; J.H. Vos to Hendericus Beuker.

Vos, Janna Kamp. Letter, 1871. 1 item, photocopy, with transcription and translation. USA - Lochem, Gelderland; J. Vos to Jan Willem Bouwmeester.

Vos, John O. Autobiography, 1862-1937. 33 leaves. Westernieland, Groningen - Ferrysburg, Michigan; Fulton, Illinois.

Voskuil, Ethel Landaal. Recollections, 1984. 8 items. Alto, Wisconsin - The Netherlands.

Vreman, Gerrit and Wil. Letter, 1982. 1 item, photocopy, with translation. Bradenton, Florida - the Netherlands; G. and W. Vreman to relatives and friends.

Vrielink, Harmannes. Letters, 1848-1858. 3 items, photocopies, with transcriptions and translations. Cincinnati, Ohio - Neede, Gelderland; H. Vrielink to relatives.

Vriezel, Katie. Letter, 1915. 1 item, photocopy. Monroe, Iowa - Galesburg, Iowa; K. Vriezel to G. Van't Sant.

Vruwink, Arthur. Letter, 1915. 1 item, with transcription. Cedar Grove, Wisconsin - the Netherlands; A. Vruwink to friend.

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