The Complete Works of Philippe Smit
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PS 444
Harrie G. D. Groeneveld
c.1935–40
Pencil on paper
Signed lower right: Philippe Smit
Work known from an old photograph.
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Notes
The Dutch layman Harrie Dirk Gijsbert Groeneveld, member of the General Church from 1926-19371, was an important contributor to the magazine “De Hemelsche Leer”, close friend and spiritual companion of Theodore Pitcairn in the foundation of The Lord’s New Church.
1. W. B. Caldwell, "Report of the Secretary of the General Church, New Members, F. In Holland, The Hague, June 1, 1926 to December 31, 1926", New Church Life, vol. XLVII, January 1927, n°1, p. 184; Hugo LJ. Odhner, "Report of the Secretary of the General Church, Resignations", New Church Life, vol. ?, 1938, p. 263.
Record last updated November 21, 2017. Please note that the information on this and all pages is periodically reviewed and subject to change.
Citation: Narzt, Andreas and Castellani, Florence. "Harrie G. D. Groeneveld, c.1935–40 (PS 444)." In The Complete Works of Philippe Smit. www.philippesmit.com/catalogue/entry.php?id=444 (accessed on July 1, 2025).