Papers, 1795-1972, (bulk 1834-1897)

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Papers, 1795-1972, (bulk 1834-1897)

The collection contains biographical material, correspondence, Hope College pamphlets, photographs, Fraternal Society materials, and scrapbooks.

2 boxes (2.00 linear ft.)

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Hope College

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Phelps, Philip, 1826-

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Phelps graduated from Union College in 1844. In 1849, he graduated from New Brunswick Theological Seminary. After serving as a Reformed pastor for 10 years, Phelps accepted an appointment as principal of the Holland Academy. By 1866, Phelps had helped transform the Academy into Hope College and was inaugurated as its first president. He was aslo responsible for the founding of Hope Church, the first English-speaking Reformed Church in Holland. Phelps established a theological department which la...

Fraternal Society

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