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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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
