W88-0055. Holkeboer, Tena (1895-1965).
Papers, 1920-1963. 0.50 linear ft.

Abstract

Educational missionary of the RCA to China and the Philippines, renowned for her ability to speak fluent dialect Chinese. A. B., Hope College, 1920; M. A., Columbia University. Speaker, writer, and teacher for the RCA at the Amoy, China, Arcot, India, and Philippines missions. Member of the Immanuel Reformed Church. Books, articles, and reports by Holkeboer. Collection includes correspondence, photographs, and articles relating to Tena Holkeboer and her missionary activity. Topics include Hope Christian High School in the Philippines, and Indonesia.

Accession No.:W88-0055
Provenance:Tena Holkeboer
Donor:Gertrude Holkeboer
Photographs:7 images
Processed by:Michael Douma, June 2001

Biography

A. B., Hope College, 1920; M.A., Columbia University. Went to Amoy Mission in China. Renowned for her ability to speak fluent dialect Chinese. Holkeboer was a speaker, writer, and teacher for the RCA in many areas of East Asia. She spent most of her working years at Amoy, China, but also worked in the Phillipines and in Arcot, India. Member of the Immanuel Reformed Church.

Scope and Content

This collection consists of the works of Tena Holkeboer including books, articles, and reports. It also contains correspondence, photographs, and articles relating to Tena Holkeboer and her missionary activity (originals owned by Gertrude Holkeboer). Topics include Amoy Mission, Hope Christian High School in the Phillipines, and Indonesia.

Container List

Articles, 1920-1950
Biographical Information, 1948-1965
Comments on Study Document on the China Issue, 1961
Correspondence, 1928, 1962
Photograph, 1928, 1931, 1935, n. d.
Report on Visit to Indonesia, 1952
Books
Prayer Book for the Family, Holkeboer, 1957
God’s Bridge, or The Story of Jin-Gi, Holkeboer, 1944
Hope Christian High School
Class Annual, 1955
Class Annual, 1956
Class Annual, 1957

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