Exploring Dutch Heritage Through Research 

Exploring Dutch Heritage Through Research 

The Simon Hart Chronology represents summaries of notarial records relating to New Netherland located in the Municipal Archives of Amsterdam. In the 1650s the notaries of Amsterdam were directed, upon retirement or for other reasons, to deposit their protocols in the municipal archives for safekeeping. Simon Hart, during his tenure as chief archivist, spent his free time in the “Depot” of the archives, searching through the protocols

Eddie Van Halen (1955–2020) was a Dutch American rock guitarist and co-founder of the band Van Halen. Renowned for his innovative “two-handed tapping” technique, he is widely regarded as one of the most influential guitarists in rock history.

The Annotated Bibliography of the Archaeology of the Delaware River Valley highlights archaeological research related to the Middle and Lower Delaware River Valley (at and below Trenton,...

Alex Van Halen (born 1953) is a Dutch American musician and co-founder of the rock band Van Halen. As the band’s drummer, he helped shape its powerful sound alongside his brother, guitarist Eddie Van Halen.

The Annotated Bibliography of New Netherland Archeology in Rensselaer and Albany Counties, New York summarizes the contents of written resources concerning archeological finds related to Dutch...

Johan Hagemeyer (1884–1962) was a Dutch American photographer associated with early twentieth-century artistic photography. Encouraged by Alfred Stieglitz and Edward Weston, he produced thousands of images, many preserved today at the Bancroft Library and the Center for Creative Photography.

PDF – Fort Orange Records, 1656-1678 translation (published book images)  Not included in the Calendar but part of the New York Historical Manuscripts / New...

Richard Hageman (1881–1966) was a Dutch American pianist, conductor, and composer who served as a conductor at the Metropolitan Opera and later composed film scores in Hollywood. He shared an Academy Award for the music of John Ford’s film Stagecoach (1939).

PDF – Fort Orange Records, 1654-1679 translation (published book images) Not included in the Calendar but part of the New York Historical Manuscripts / New...

Betty Grable (1916–1973) was an American film star, singer, and dancer who became one of Hollywood’s most popular actresses of the 1940s. A leading musical-comedy star at Twentieth Century Fox, she was also the top World War II pin-up girl.

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About New Netherland Institute

For over three decades, NNI has helped cast light on America's Dutch roots. In 2010, it partnered with the New York State Office of Cultural Education to establish the New Netherland Research Center, with matching funds from the State of the Netherlands. NNI is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.