Exploring Dutch Heritage Through Research 

Exploring Dutch Heritage Through Research 

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James E. Van Zandt (1898–1986) was a U.S. Navy officer and Pennsylvania congressman who served multiple terms in the House of Representatives, fought in both World Wars, and later rose to rear admiral in the Naval Reserve.

Townes Van Zandt (1944–1997) was an influential American singer-songwriter and poet known for haunting folk and country songs including “Pancho and Lefty” and “If I Needed You,” widely admired by fellow musicians and later generations.

Steven Van Zandt (born 1950) is an American musician, songwriter, and actor best known as guitarist for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band and for roles in The Sopranos and Lilyhammer, while also recording solo music.

Billy Van Zandt (born 1957) is an American playwright, actor, and director known for numerous stage comedies including Love, Sex and the I.R.S. and for television writing and development, with frequent collaborator Jane Milmore.

Darryl F. Zanuck (1902–1979) was a pioneering American film producer and studio executive who co-founded Twentieth Century Fox and produced influential films including The Grapes of Wrath, All About Eve, and The Sound of Music.

Richard D. Zanuck (1934–2012) was an American film producer and studio executive who led production at Twentieth Century Fox and later produced major films including Jaws, Driving Miss Daisy, Big Fish, and Road to Perdition.

Dean Zanuck (born 1972) is an American film producer and studio executive who continued the Zanuck family’s Hollywood legacy, producing films including Road to Perdition, Get Low, and The Zero Theorem.

Bernard “Bernie” Zondervan (1910–1966) was an American religious book publisher who co-founded Zondervan Corporation with his brother Peter in 1931, building one of the largest Christian publishing houses in the United States.

Peter “Pat” Zondervan (1909–1993) was an American publisher who co-founded Zondervan Corporation with his brother Bernard in 1931, helping build one of the largest Christian publishing houses and producing the influential New International Version Bible.

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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.