Exploring Dutch Heritage Through Research 

Exploring Dutch Heritage Through Research 

Theater Arts

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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).

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.

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.

John P. Hammond (born 1942) is an American blues singer and guitarist known for his acoustic style and barrelhouse vocals. Recording since the early 1960s, he has released dozens of albums and was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame.

Audrey Hepburn (1929–1993) was a British-Dutch actress and humanitarian who became one of the most iconic film stars of the twentieth century. Known for films such as Roman Holiday, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and My Fair Lady, she later served as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador advocating for children worldwide.

Katrina vanden Heuvel (born 1959) is an American editor, publisher, and political commentator. She has served as editor and later publisher of The Nation magazine and is known as a prominent voice of liberal political commentary in the United States.

Roger W. Heyns (1918–1995) was an American psychologist and university administrator who served as chancellor of the University of California, Berkeley from 1965 to 1971 during a period of intense student activism. He later led the American Council on Education.

Famke Janssen (born 1965) is a Dutch actress and former fashion model who gained international fame as a Bond villain in GoldenEye and as Jean Grey in the X-Men film series. She has also directed films.

John Jay (1745–1829) was a Founding Father, diplomat, jurist, and statesman who served as president of the Continental Congress, first Chief Justice of the United States, and governor of New York, shaping the early republic.

Meindert De Jong (1906–1991) was a Dutch-born American author of children’s books who won the Newbery Medal for The Wheel on the School and the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for his lasting contributions to children’s literature.

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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.