Exploring Dutch Heritage Through Research 

Exploring Dutch Heritage Through Research 

Biographies

Uncover the life stories of historical figures, innovators, and influential individuals from around the globe. Explore their achievements, struggles, and the legacy they’ve left behind.
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John Hasbrouck Van Vleck was an American physicist and Nobel Prize laureate whose pioneering work in quantum magnetism and electron behavior in solids helped establish the modern theory of magnetism.

John Monroe Van Vleck was an American astronomer and mathematician who taught at Wesleyan University for decades and began the Van Vleck academic dynasty that later included Nobel Prize–winning physicist John Hasbrouck Van Vleck.

John Hasbrouck Van Vleck was an American physicist and Nobel Prize laureate whose pioneering work in quantum magnetism and electron behavior in solids helped establish the modern theory of magnetism.

Don Van Vliet (1941–2010), known as Captain Beefheart, was an American experimental rock musician and visual artist who led The Magic Band. After a prolific recording career from 1965–1982, he retired from music to pursue painting.

Daniel W. Voorhees (1827–1897) was an Indiana lawyer and Democratic statesman who served in both the U.S. House and Senate, representing Indiana in Congress for thirty-six years and becoming one of the state’s best-known nineteenth-century political figures.

Charles Stewart Voorhees was an Indiana-born lawyer and Democratic politician who represented Washington Territory in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1885 to 1889 before returning to private legal practice.

Foster M. Voorhees (1856–1927) was a Republican lawyer and politician who served as the 30th governor of New Jersey from 1899 to 1902 after earlier service in the New Jersey Senate.

Tracy S. Voorhees (1890–1974) was an American lawyer, military officer, and public administrator who served as U.S. Under Secretary of the Army and later advised the Defense Department while remaining active in Rutgers University leadership.

Ralph Whitaker Voorhees (1926–2013) was a Rutgers graduate, civic leader, and philanthropist whose work supported education, healthcare, and community development, especially at Rutgers University, where several programs and landmarks were established in his family’s name.

David William Voorhees (b. 1947) is an American historian and documentary editor whose scholarship on New Netherland and Dutch America includes leadership roles with the Jacob Leisler Institute and the Holland Society’s journal De Halve Maen.

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About New Netherland Institute

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.