Volbeda, Samuel
Description
Samuel Volbeda oversaw growing enrollment at the seminary, particularly during the post World War II years. He opposed suggestions to use higher academic requirements to limit enrollment, arguing that academic achievements do not necessarily make for successful pastors. Due to failing health, Volbeda's tenure as president ended in 1952 as dissention split the seven member faculty. In 1904 Volbeda married Alice Groendyke (1882-1945). They had three children: Cornelius, Anna Venhuizen, and Frederick. In 1948 he married Trena Mejeur of Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Original Date
1944-1952
Digitized Date
Fri, 02/02/2001
Original Media
Image
Original Format
image/photograph
Digital Format
image/tif
Local Identifier
hh247
Source
Heritage Hall Photographs -- Calvin Seminary Presidents
Copyright
Archives, Calvin College