Stichting De Traditie -
Cultural Heritage
The Three Kernels of the Collection
Nijmegen -
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Arie Peters, born in Utrecht in 1908, was carillonneur of the city of Nijmegen, and organist of the Great or St. Stephanus Church at Nijmegen from 1936 to 1974. The collection of Stichting De Traditie contains a large number of manuscripts and other documents that illustrate his musical development, the essence of his musical oeuvre, and his struggle for everyday life. In particular, the way in which he coped with the loss of 'his' organ and carillon by the bombardment - by our allied friends - on February 22, 1944 deserves admiration. The collection also includes creations from his predecessor Willem de Vries.
Utrecht - Science -
Comparative Physiology > > > >
Sven Dijkgraaf, born in The Hague in 1908, was Professor of Comparative Physiology at the University of Utrecht from 1948 to 1974. The collection of Stichting De Traditie contains a surprisingly complete archive of his correspondence, research and education, as well as some manuscripts of his predecessor, H.J. Jordan, the first Professor of Comparative Physiology in the Netherlands.
Stichting De Traditie also adopted Electroreception-Research of the University of Utrecht. The material mercilessly illustrates the weaknesses of the Dutch science policy, but also shows the successes of dedicated scientists.
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Loukia Katsikani (née Davrani), was born in Ano Lechonia in 1934. She represents The Greek Woman. Her zest for life is evidenced by an impressive range of poems, memoirs and works of art, created in addition to her labor-intensive occupation with household and kitchen garden.
Dirkje Walhof (née Bakker), born in Utrecht in 1877, represents The Dutch Housewife. Her thoroughness and expertise is demonstrated by among other things her handiwork.
Carel Alexander Walhof, born in Utrecht in 1878, was a cabinetmaker. Besides his work as a carpenter-joiner-foreman at the Dutch Railways, he lived his creativity in making furniture for his wife, children, and grandchildren.
Anonymous Professionals
The limitations of the human brain prevent detection of all properties of the environment. Instead the brain uses neural filters and search images matching exactly those characteristics of the environment needed for survival. One of the consequences thereof is that human beings cannot easily deal with diversity. The properties of the diverse environment are thus reduced to projections thereof on a single person or event. The media adapt to these shortcomings by repeatedly mentioning and discussing single persons or events, thus neglecting the contributions of all other professionals and relevant events. Stichting De Traditie feels the need to bring to attention the merits of those Anonymous Professionals through our foundation's In Memoriam image at the left.
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