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Emma Ruiter

Born: 01/08/1908   Grand Rapids , MI
Died: 08/22/2004
Parents: Ralph Ruiter, Elizabeth Ruiter
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Contact Information:
Website : http://www.ruitersporen.nl/verhalen/emma.html

Writings

Image Title Genre Audience Publisher Date
- Centennial hymn for church's 100th anniversary Michigan , Poetry Adult
- Centennial hymn for Raybrook Manor Michigan , Poetry Adult
- Hymns published in Grandville Avenue Christian Reformed Church paper, Christian Reformed churches, Grand Rapids, Michigan Poetry Adult
Other writings
- Poems and short stories in church publications 		Poetry Adult
What is the aim or goal of your writing: "To thank and glorify the Lord and for the enjoyment and enrichment of myself and others."

May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: No

Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No

Skills:
Author
Poet
Other - Hymnist

Education:

Degree Institution Location Date
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) (College of Literature, Science and the Arts (LS&A) University of Michigan, Dearborn Dearborn , MI 1970

Career:

Position Organization Location Date
Remedial Reading Teacher Calvin Christian School Association Grand Rapids , MI 1942 -1973
Teacher
- Although she focused on students who struggled with reading, she also helped scores of Dutch immigrant children learn to read and speak English. She delighted children-including four generations of nieces and nephews - with stories both from books and from her childhood. Her skill at storytelling never diminished. In her later years, while living at Raybrook Manor, she memorized stories and plays and performed them for her fellow residents. 		Southwest Christian School Grand Rapids , MI 1927 -1942

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