W88-0105. Schoon, Henry Ernest (1891-1954).
Papers, 1918-1962. 0.50 linear ft.

Abstract

A.B. Hope College, 1915. Taught at German Valley Academy until drafted during World War I. Schoon fought in many major battles and was part of the Army of Occupation in Luxembourg. After the war, he received his M.A. in classical languages from New Brunswick Theological Seminary. Minister of the RCA; principal of the Pleasant Prairie Academy, 1924-1946; professor of German, Hope College, 1946-1954. The collection consists of correspondence, sermons, meditations, radio messages, sermons for special occasions (war and peace, Armistice Day, Memorial Day, George Washington’s birthday); and an address, “Importance of Christian Institutions of Learning.” Some materials are in German. Materials also include a photograph, biographical information and college publications.

Accession No.:W88-0105
Provenance:Henry E. Schoon
Donor:Mrs. Henry E. Schoon
Photographs:1 image
Processed by:Michael Douma, June 2001

Biography

A.B. Hope College, 1915. Taught at German Valley Academy until drafted during World War I. Schoon fought in many major battles and was part of the Army of Occupation in Luxembourg. After the war he received his M.A. in classical languages from New Brunswick Theological Seminary. Minister of the RCA; principal of the Pleasant Prairie Academy, 1924-1946; professor of German, Hope College, 1946-1954.

Scope and Content

This collection consists of correspondence, sermons, meditations, radio messages, sermons for special occasions (war and peace, Armistice Day, Memorial Day, George Washington’s birthday); an address, “Importance of Christian Institutions of Learning”; (some materials are in German). Materials also include a photograph, biographical information and college publications.

Container List

Biographical Information, n. d.
College Publications, 1926, 1946, 1953
Correspondence, 1938, 1950, 1953
Essay, 1942
Holland Exchange Club, 1949
Mediation Chapel Dedication Service, 1962
Note Cards, 1949, n. d.
Patriotic Occasions, 1927-1932, n. d.
Photograph, 1939
RCA Roll Call, Church Contributions, 1953
Sermons/Writings, 1920-1946 (4 folders)
Speeches and Addresses, 1918, 1935, n. d.
WHTC Writings, 1938-1952

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