Leonard Schrader (1943–2006) was an American screenwriter, director, and author known for films such as The Yakuza and Kiss of the Spider Woman. Often collaborating with his brother, filmmaker Paul Schrader, he also taught screenwriting and wrote works in both English and Japanese.
Unlike the plantation systems of the southern and Caribbean colonies, New Netherland's economy did not rely on a cash crop cultivated by unfree laborers. Nevertheless, the enslaved population proved very valuable to the colony's growth and development.
Hubert J. P. Schoemaker (1950–2006) was a Dutch-born American biochemist and biotechnology entrepreneur who co-founded Centocor, one of the pioneering biotechnology companies in the United States. He later founded Neuronyx and helped develop the drug Remicade for autoimmune diseases.
Between 1609 and 1664, over 150 ships made 250 voyages between the Dutch Republic and New Netherland, transporting people, provisions, and correspondence, forging vital connections that sustained colonial life and linked the colony to its European center.
Maarten Schmidt (1929–2022) was a Dutch-American astronomer who identified the first quasar in 1963, revealing that these powerful objects were extremely distant and energetic sources associated with massive black holes. His discovery transformed modern astrophysics and the understanding of the universe.
Unlike the plantation systems of the southern and Caribbean colonies, New Netherland's economy did not rely on a cash crop cultivated by unfree laborers. Nevertheless, the enslaved population proved very valuable to the colony's growth and development.
Abraham Maas Schermerhorn (1791–1855) was an American lawyer and politician who served two terms as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1849 to 1853. A Whig, he was also active in Rochester politics, serving as mayor and as a member of the New York State Senate.
Recommended books on New Netherland and the Dutch Atlantic World, ideal for readers interested in early American history, colonial studies, and Dutch cultural influence. Organized by themes—including general histories, religion, slavery, women, Native American relations, and post-1664 Dutch communities—this list offers a focused introduction to the Dutch impact on early America.
Robert Cumming Schenck (1809–1890) was an American lawyer, politician, and Union Army general. He served multiple terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, rose to major general during the Civil War, and later served as U.S. Minister to the United Kingdom.
