The new book by historian Dr. Robert P. Swierenga about the Rev. Dr. Albertus C. Van Raalte draws upon information never before available, leading to what has been described as “the definitive biography” of the founder of Holland and co-founder of Hope College.
The Van Raalte Institute and Hope College have honored Dr. Jacob and Leona Nyenhuis for their many decades of scholarship and service with the addition of their names to the Theil Research Center, home of the Van Raalte Institute since 2004.
ALPENA Jeff Morrison, author of “Guardians of Michigan: Architectural Sculpture of the Pleasant Peninsulas,” will visit the Alpena County Library, 211 N
ESCANABA The Escanaba Public Library will host an Author Talk with 2023 Michigan Notable Author Jeff Morrison and his book, Guardians of Michigan: Architect