Volumes XVIII–XIX, Delaware Papers (Dutch period), 1648–1664, administrative records created by the Dutch West India Company (WIC) in the Delaware region and sent to New Amsterdam.
Hendrik S. Houthakker (1924–2008) was a Dutch-born American economist and Harvard professor known for his work on consumer behavior and revealed preference theory. A survivor of World War II in the Netherlands, he later advised President Richard Nixon.
Volumes XVIII–XIX, Delaware Papers (Dutch period), 1648–1664, administrative records created by the Dutch West India Company (WIC) in the Delaware region and sent to New Amsterdam.
Anthony Heinsbergen (1894–1981) was a Dutch American muralist and decorative artist known for creating murals in hundreds of theaters and public buildings across the United States. His work appeared in landmarks such as Los Angeles City Hall and numerous historic theaters.
The New Netherland Institute is grateful to the New York State Archives for allowing us to link to the images in their collection. We are also grateful to the Holland Society, which holds the copyright of the translations of New Netherland Documents at the New York State Archives, for permission to reproduce the translations here.
Rutger Hauer (1944–2019) was a Dutch actor who achieved international fame for roles in films such as Blade Runner, Nighthawks, and Turkish Delight. Celebrated for his distinctive presence on screen, he worked extensively in Dutch, American, and international cinema.
The New Netherland Institute is grateful to the New York State Archives for allowing us to link to the images in their collection. We are also grateful to the Holland Society, which holds the copyright of the translations of New Netherland Documents at the New York State Archives, for permission to reproduce the translations here.
Fay Hartog-Levin (born 1948) is an American lawyer and diplomat who served as U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands from 2009 to 2013, appointed by President Barack Obama. She previously worked in law, public affairs, and museum leadership in Chicago.
The New Netherland Institute is grateful to the New York State Archives for allowing us to link to the images in their collection. We are also grateful to the Holland Society, which holds the copyright of the translations of New Netherland Documents at the New York State Archives, for permission to reproduce the translations here.
Jan de Hartog (1914–2002) was a Dutch American novelist and playwright whose works were written in both Dutch and English. Best known for Holland’s Glory, The Fourposter, and The Captain, he produced dozens of novels, plays, and films during a long literary career.
