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).
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.
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.
Schuyler Hamilton (1822–1903) was a Union Army general during the American Civil War and a grandson of Alexander Hamilton. A West Point graduate, he rose rapidly in rank and commanded Union forces in several Western campaigns before retiring due to ill health.
Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton (1757–1854) was the wife of founding father Alexander Hamilton and a daughter of Revolutionary War general Philip Schuyler. After her husband’s death, she devoted much of her life to philanthropy and preserving Hamilton’s legacy.
John Hammond (1910–1987) was an influential American music producer, talent scout, and civil rights advocate. Associated with Columbia Records, he helped launch the careers of artists such as Billie Holiday, Count Basie, Bob Dylan, and Bruce Springsteen.
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.
Bret Harte (1836–1902) was an American author and poet known for stories about California Gold Rush towns and frontier life. His story The Luck of Roaring Camp brought him national fame and helped shape early Western literature.
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.
