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Van Dyke, Henry, 1852-1933

 Person

Biography

Henry Van Dyke (1852-1933), American author, educator, and clergyman.

Found in 21 Collections and/or Records:

Bangs family papers

 Collection
Call Number: YCAL MSS 47
Abstract:

Scrapbooks, manuscripts, diaries. letters, and personal papers documenting the lives and careers of American humorist John Kendrick Bangs and his son, Francis Hyde Bangs.

Dates: 1881-1964

Letter : 14 East 37th Street, The Brick Church Manse, New York, to [Charles Dudley] Warner, 1896 Nov 11

 Part of Collection — Box 34: [Barcode: 39002137170438], Folder: GROUP 565, F-1
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents:

ALS thanking Warner for his praise of van Dyke's writing, and telling him that to be known as his friend means more to him than a degree from Princeton.

Accompanied by cardstock folder inscribed "For Father on his Birthday with love from Gertrude George. Frances."

Dates: 1896 Nov 11

Letter : Avalon, Princeton, N. J., to an unidentified recipient, 1931 May 7

 Part of Collection — Box 34: [Barcode: 39002137170438], Folder: GROUP 565, F-17
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents:

TLS, on personal letterhead, to "My dear colleague" acknowledging his colleague's work in Albania and a conflict between Dreiser and Lewis.

Dates: 1931 May 7

Letter : Avalon, Princeton, N. J., to C. T. Brady, The Hemlocks, 22 Edgecliff Terrace, Park Hill, Yonkers, N. Y., 1919 Dec 19

 Part of Collection — Box 34: [Barcode: 39002137170438], Folder: GROUP 565, F-10
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents:

ALS concerning a speaking invitation.

Dates: 1919 Dec 19

Letter : Avalon, Princeton, N. J., to George L. Nichols, Masten and Nichols, 49 Wall St., New York, 1906 May 12

 Part of Collection — Box 34: [Barcode: 39002137170438], Folder: GROUP 565, F-18
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC

Letter : Avalon, Princeton, N. J., to John Davison, High School Building, Lima, Ohio, 1906 September 21

 Part of Collection — Box 34: [Barcode: 39002137170438], Folder: GROUP 565, F-15
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents:

TLS, on personal letterhead, declining an invitation to an unspecified event.

Dates: 1906 September 21

Letter : Avalon, Princeton, N. J., to John S. Mayfield, Box 3191, U. St. Station, Washington, D. C., 1927 April 26

 Part of Collection — Box 34: [Barcode: 39002137170438], Folder: GROUP 565, F-14
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents:

TLS on personal letterhead, with envelope, commenting on the poetry of Felicia Hemans.

Dates: 1927 April 26

Letter : Avalon, Princeton, N. J., to Joseph H. Maconnahey, Northwood School, Lake Placid Club, N. Y., 1931 Nov 17

 Part of Collection — Box 34: [Barcode: 39002137170438], Folder: GROUP 565, F-5
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents:

TLS acknowledging a letter and refusing to name his favorite piece of his work, instead naming several of his poems, including "God of the Open Air," "Work," "Love," and "Life." Accompanied by a printed broadside of the poem "Joy and duty," signed by Van Dyke.

Dates: 1931 Nov 17

Letter : Avalon, Princeton, N. J., to Mr. Norcross, 1912 Nov 8

 Part of Collection — Box 34: [Barcode: 39002137170438], Folder: GROUP 565, F-4
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents:

ALS apologizing for a delay in writing to praise Norcross's poetry.

Dates: 1912 Nov 8

Letter : Avalon, Princeton, New Jersey, to Thomas W. Hotchkiss, 289 Fourth Ave., New York, 1907 Jun 15

 Part of Collection — Box 34: [Barcode: 39002137170438], Folder: GROUP 565, F-2
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents:

TLS granting permission to use some images, and directing Hotchkiss to the Ladies' Home Journal for the negatives.

Dates: 1907 Jun 15

Letter : Department of English, Princeton University, Princeton, N. J., to Mr. Gulick, 1902 Nov 13

 Part of Collection — Box 34: [Barcode: 39002137170438], Folder: GROUP 565, F-9
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents:

ALS, marked "Dict.," concerning the rescheduling of a seminar and another literary project.

Dates: 1902 Nov 13

Letter : Department of English, Princeton University, to James C. Young, 1600 Second Ave. South, Minneapolis, Minn., 1901 Jun 21

 Part of Collection — Box 34: [Barcode: 39002137170438], Folder: GROUP 565, F-11
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents:

ALS thanking Young for a book and declining an invitation due to previous commitments.

Dates: 1901 Jun 21

Letter : Department of English, Princeton University, to Mr. Cathcart, 1901 Nov 5

 Part of Collection — Box 34: [Barcode: 39002137170438], Folder: GROUP 565, F-12
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents:

LS thanking Cathcart for stamps and a book offer.

Dates: 1901 Nov 5

Letter : Herman Bernstein, New York, 1902 August 18

 Part of Collection — Box 34: [Barcode: 39002137170438], Folder: GROUP 565, F-16
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents:

ALS acknowledging receipt of a letter. With clippings.

Dates: 1902 August 18

Letter : Princeton, N. J., to Christian Endeavor World, 1912 Nov 15

 Part of Collection — Box 34: [Barcode: 39002137170438], Folder: GROUP 565, F-7
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents:

ALS expressing thanks for a 60th birthday greeting.

Dates: 1912 Nov 15

Letter : Princeton, N. J., to G. H. Middlebrook, 1910 Apr 10

 Part of Collection — Box 34: [Barcode: 39002137170438], Folder: GROUP 565, F-8
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents:

TLS replying to a query about which of his poems he likes best.

Dates: 1910 Apr 10

Letter : S. S. Nieue Amsterdam, to Charles W. McAlpin, The Renaissance, 6 West 43rd Street, New York City, U. S. of America, 1914 Dec 20

 Part of Collection — Box 34: [Barcode: 39002137170438], Folder: GROUP 565, F-13
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents:

ALS, with envelope, thanking McAlpin for a gift of cigars and anticipating his arrival in Rotterdam.

Dates: 1914 Dec 20

Letter : The Brick Church Manse, 14 East 37th Street, New York City, to Gertrude Whiting, 898 Broadway, New York, 1899 Oct 9

 Part of Collection — Box 34: [Barcode: 39002137170438], Folder: GROUP 565, F-3
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents:

TLS declining Whiting's suggestion that he write a book on an unnamed subject. Accompanied by manuscript biographical note about van Dyke.

Dates: 1899 Oct 9

Letter : to an unidentified recipient, 1895 Jan 26

 Part of Collection — Box 34: [Barcode: 39002137170438], Folder: GROUP 565, F-6
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents:

ALS on letterhead of Boston Athletic Association, Exeter Street.

Dates: 1895 Jan 26

Note : to an unidentified recipient, undated

 Part of Collection — Box 97: [Barcode: 39002140920043], Folder: 17
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC