Introduction
The Cornelis Uidam Collection brings together newspaper reports, official migration records, church publications, lectures, radio talks, photographs and family material documenting the life and work of the Reverend Cornelis ‘Cor’ Uidam (1924–2005). Uidam came to Sydney in 1960 to serve Dutch migrants, but his activities extended well beyond the church. The collection records his work in migrant welfare, his criticism of hostel conditions, his contribution to ecumenical and community organisations, his scholarship and broadcasting, and his long association with the Dutch Australian Cultural Centre. Together, the documents also provide a valuable record of the changing Dutch-Australian community from the 1950s to the early twenty-first century.
A full profile of Cor Uidam including the many activities he was involved in can be found here: Cornelis “Cor” Uidam – minister, migrant advocate and Dutch-Australian community leader
Collection
1. Formative years in the Netherlands, 1951–1952
30 October 1951 — From policeman to minister
Het Gooi en Ommeland / Gooi en Eemlander. Contemporary illustrated account of Uidam’s Amsterdam police service and theological studies, with photographs of him as a policeman and minister.
30 October 1951 — Police officer became a minister
De Telegraaf. Contemporary report describing how Uidam combined police shifts with university study and completed his ministerial examinations.
1 November 1951 — Police officer–minister
Provinciale Drentsche en Asser Courant. Short illustrated report on Uidam’s transition from the Amsterdam police to ministry.
1 September 1952 — After years of hard study: police officer ordained as minister
De Telegraaf. Report on Uidam’s ordination and appointment to Maasbracht, published beside an unrelated article on return migrants from Australia.
2. Migration aboard the Johan van Oldenbarnevelt, January–February 1960
11 January 1960 — Official emigration and passenger records
Netherlands Emigration Service. Official records for the voyage of the Johan van Oldenbarnevelt, including the Uidam family of seven, Cor’s occupation as minister and their Canterbury destination.
5, 16, 26 February 1960 — New minister arriving in Sydney
Dutch Australian Weekly (DAW) articles announcing Uidam’s arrival and forthcoming induction into Sydney’s Dutch Presbyterian congregation.
3. Establishing the Sydney ministry, 1960–1965
1 July 1960 DAW — A church building for the Dutch congregation
19 August 1960 DAW— Community evening at Scheyville
2 September 1960 DAW— Uidam formally inducted
29 September 1961 DAW— Dutch church services, including migrant camps
18 April 1962 DAW — Bilingual church service
27 April 1962 DAW— Trial Dutch service in Granville
18 May 1962 DAW — Induction of Rev. Deenik at Dee Why
8 February 1963 DAW — Appointment of a vicar for the Dutch congregation
1 May 1964 DAW — ‘Conquer or die’: Uidam addresses two services
15 January 1965 DAW — Farewell to Willem Ruys
25 March–July 1965 — Return voyage aboard Seven Seas and official correspondence
Netherlands Emigration Service. Passenger and administrative files documenting the Uidam family’s return from leave in the Netherlands and Uidam’s report on conditions aboard Seven Seas.
11 June 1965 DAW — Burial of Willem Jacob van de Wal
3 December 1965 — Hilversum and Sydney share a Christmas service
10 December 1965 — Interchurch Christmas carols at Burwood Park
4. Migrant advocacy, integration and ecumenism, 1962–1976
5 October 1962 — A roof over their head III
24 October 1962 — Hostel similar to concentration camps
Recommended treatment: Feature with an explanatory editorial note
USB file(s): 1962-10-24 The Biz Fairfield concentratie kampen.PNG
8 November 1962 Maasbode — Immigrants said to be tired of Australia
28 January 1966 DAW — Diary of an immigrant: the problem of the second round
11 February 1966 DAW— The churches of Barbarossa
26 August 1966 DAW — Gough Whitlam speaks at youth day in Ultimo
27 September DAW –29 November 1968 — Dutch Week and interchurch opening service
18 April 1969 DAW — Silver jubilee of Father Versluys
5 September 1969 DAW — Fifteenth anniversary of the Dutch congregation
20 November 1970 DAW — Dutch congregation gathering at Glenorie
19 July 1971 DAW — Cooperation between Catholic and Protestant migrant associations
19 April 1973 DAW — 4 May commemoration
12 March 1976 DAW — Special program for immigrants
5. Granville flood and the lost library, 1974
3 May 1974 DAW — Disastrous Granville flood hits the Uidam family
21 May 1974 Trouw — Emigration committee seeks help for Rev. Uidam
6. Ageing, welfare, research and broadcasting, 1978–1983
22 September 1978 DAW — Spring excursion for people aged 55–99
24 November 1978 DAW — Wonderfully quiet
23 January 1979 DAW — Australian collection for Queen Juliana’s seventieth birthday
21 December 1980 DAW — Christmas celebration at Ultimo
Dutch congregation. Program for the Ultimo Christmas celebration, including Uidam’s contribution.
29 April 1981 DAW— Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau
15 October 1982 DAW — Is a Dutch-Australian centre viable?
1983 — Four before ten: 32 talks for Radio 2EA
Cornelis Uidam. Collection of short Dutch-language radio talks on faith, society, ageing and everyday moral questions.
1 July 1983 — Report to the Festival Committee
Cornelis Uidam / NSW Holland Festival. Statistical analysis of the distribution and ageing of Sydney’s Dutch-born population, prepared to inform a centre, aged care and social work.
23 September 1983 — Dutch-Australian art exhibition
4 November 1983 — Dutch elderly population projected to grow
Dutch Australian Weekly. Report on multicultural policy and the ageing Dutch community; valuable context rather than a direct Uidam item.
7. Community leadership, personal ministry and retirement, 1983–1994
25 March 1983 DAW — A Dutch-Australian wedding
12 April 1983 Telegraaf — Death notice for mother-in-law Jacomina Hendrika van Asselt-Neuter
26 August 1983 DAW — Death of Consul J. Deijs
11 December 1989 — Cor Uidam – a life story (scroll down)
Dutch Australian Weekly. Extensive retirement interview covering Uidam’s childhood, police career, ministry, scholarship, personality and legacy.
January 1990 — Farewell to Cor and Emmie Uidam
Nederlands Kerkewerk. Farewell issue recording Uidam’s retirement from the Dutch parish and the congregation’s response.
14 January 1994 DAW — Pension complications
8. Major publications and institutional records
1970 — Union and Renewal
Cornelis Uidam. Booklet on church union and renewal, forming part of Uidam’s theological and institutional scholarship.
Recommended treatment: Feature; provide bibliographic details and downloadable PDF if rights permit
USB file(s): 1970-00-00 C Uidam Union and Renewal booklet.pdf
July 1980 — De Ethnische Situatie
Cornelis Uidam / Nederlands Kerkewerk. Substantial historical analysis of Dutch migration, ethnic identity and settlement in Australia.
Recommended treatment: Feature
USB file(s): 1980-07-00 NKW De Ethnische situatie Uidam.pdf
September 1984 — Thirty years of Nederlands Kerkewerk
Nederlands Kerkewerk. Commemorative publication documenting the history and work of the Dutch congregation.
Recommended treatment: Feature as institutional context
USB file(s): 1984-09-00 Ned Kerkewerk 30th anniversary.pdf
9. Death, remembrance and family material, 2005–2010
10 August 2005 — The life journey of Reverend Cornelis Uidam
Family eulogy / memorial biography. Detailed three-page account of Uidam’s life, including family history, wartime experience, ministry, Granville flood, retirement and death.
2005 — In memory of Reverend Cornelis Uidam
DACC / SBS Dutch program material. DACC obituary emphasising Uidam’s Board service, financial influence, moderating role and archival contribution.
2005 — Funeral service for Reverend Drs. Cornelis Uidam
Family funeral program. Funeral order of service, personal reflections, photographs and extended biography.
25 December 2010 — Funeral service for Emilie Uidam
Family funeral program. Funeral program for Emilie ‘Emmie’ Uidam, important for family history and her own life story.
Complete document account at the DACC
This checklist accounts for every uploaded file. Files marked ‘catalogued’ appear in the ready-to-use entries above. Any unaccounted item should be reviewed before the archival page is finalised.
| No. | Original USB filename | Status |
| 1 | 1951 Uidam de agent.jpg | Catalogued |
| 2 | 1951-10-30 Gooi en Eemlander Van ordebewaarder tot.jpg | Catalogued |
| 3 | 1951-10-30 Telegraaf Politieagent werd predikant.jpg | Catalogued |
| 4 | 1951-11-01 Provinciale Drentsche en Asser Courant Agent-Predikant.jpg | Catalogued |
| 5 | 1952 09-01 De Telegraaf Ds Uidam & spijtmigranten (2 articles same page).jpg | Catalogued |
| 6 | 1960-01-11 1.pdf | Catalogued |
| 7 | 1960-01-11 2.pdf | Catalogued |
| 8 | 1960-01-11 3.pdf | Catalogued |
| 9 | 1960-01-11 4 Uidam geestelijke verzorger on JvO.pdf | Catalogued |
| 10 | 1960-01-11 5.pdf | Catalogued |
| 11 | 1960-02-05 DAW 2de predikant arriveert met JvO.jpg | Catalogued |
| 12 | 1960-02-19 DAW Nieuwe predikant Chalmers street .jpg | Catalogued |
| 13 | 1960-02-26 DAW Van politieagent tot predikant .jpg | Catalogued |
| 14 | 1960-07-01 DAW Eigen kerkgebouw .jpg | Catalogued |
| 15 | 1960-08-19 Amusementsavond in Scheyville .jpg | Catalogued |
| 16 | 1960-09-02 DAW Uidam bevestigd.jpg | Catalogued |
| 17 | 1960-10-28 DAW Karel Doorman onthaald .jpg | Catalogued |
| 18 | 1961-09-29 DAW Church services including camps.bmp | Catalogued |
| 19 | 1962-04-18 The Biz Bilingual church services.PNG | Catalogued |
| 20 | 1962-04-27 DAW Proefdienst Granville .jpg | Catalogued |
| 21 | 1962-05-18 DAW Bevestiging Dominee Deenik.jpg | Catalogued |
| 22 | 1962-10-05 DAW A roof over their head III.jpg | Catalogued |
| 23 | 1962-10-24 The Biz Fairfield concentratie kampen.PNG | Catalogued |
| 24 | 1962-11-08 Maasbode Australie beu.png | Catalogued |
| 25 | 1963-02-08 DAW Benoeming vicaris .jpg | Catalogued |
| 26 | 1964-05-01 DAW Uidam speech.jpg | Catalogued |
| 27 | 1965-01-15 DAW Dag kapitein .jpg | Catalogued |
| 28 | 1965-03-25 1.pdf | Catalogued |
| 29 | 1965-03-25 2.pdf | Catalogued |
| 30 | 1965-03-25 4.pdf | Catalogued |
| 31 | 1965-06-11 DAW Stoffelijk overschot begraven .jpg | Catalogued |
| 32 | 1965-12-03 DAW Kerstdienst Hilversum and Sydney.jpg | Catalogued |
| 33 | 1965-12-10 DAW Interkerkelijke Kerstzang .jpg | Catalogued |
| 34 | 1966-01-28 DAW Daboek .jpg | Catalogued |
| 35 | 1966-02-11 DAW De kerken van Barbarossa (1).jpg | Catalogued |
| 36 | 1966-02-11 DAW De kerken van Barbarossa .jpg | Catalogued |
| 37 | 1966-08-26 DAW Whitlam speaker (1).jpg | Catalogued |
| 38 | 1966-08-26 DAW Whitlam speaker .jpg | Catalogued |
| 39 | 1968-09-27 DAW Nederlandse week .jpg | Catalogued |
| 40 | 1968-11-29 DAW Machtig beeld .jpg | Catalogued |
| 41 | 1969-04-18 DAW Priesterfeest Father Versluys.jpg | Catalogued |
| 42 | 1969-09-05 3de lustrum Ned gemeente in Sydney.jpg | Catalogued |
| 43 | 1970-00-00 C Uidam Union and Renewal booklet.pdf | Catalogued |
| 44 | 1970-11-20 DAW Glenorie landdag .jpg | Catalogued |
| 45 | 1971-07-19 DAW Samenwerking CDMA en PDMA.jpg | Catalogued |
| 46 | 1973-04-19 DAW 4 Mei herdenking .jpg | Catalogued |
| 47 | 1974-04-25 Granville flood, Ds Uidam dirty books .jpg | Catalogued |
| 48 | 1974-05-03 DAW Rampzalige overstroming Granville .jpg | Catalogued |
| 49 | 1974-05-21 Trouw Emigratie commissie will Uidam helpen.png | Catalogued |
| 50 | 1976-03-12 DAW Programma voor immigranten .jpg | Catalogued |
| 51 | 1978-09-22 DAW Voorjaarsbustocht .jpg | Catalogued |
| 52 | 1978-11-10 DAW Artikel Vereenzaamden zorgen.pdf | Catalogued |
| 53 | 1978-11-24 DAW Heerlijk still.jpg | Catalogued |
| 54 | 1979-01-23 DAW Geschenk Koningin .jpg | Catalogued |
| 55 | 1980-07-00 NKW De Ethnische situatie Uidam.pdf | Catalogued |
| 56 | 1980-12-21 Kerstviering Ultimo.pdf | Catalogued |
| 57 | 1981-05-01 DAW Geestelijke leiders geridderd.png | Catalogued |
| 58 | 1981-05-08 DAW 2 nieuwe ridders.png | Catalogued |
| 59 | 1982-10-15 DAW Is een Dutch Aus Centre levensvatbaar.png | Catalogued |
| 60 | 1983-00-00 4 voor 10 C, Uidam talks on 2EA.pdf | Catalogued |
| 61 | 1983-03-25 DAW Pas getrouwd (1).png | Catalogued |
| 62 | 1983-03-25 DAW Pas getrouwd (2).png | Catalogued |
| 63 | 1983-04-12 Telegraaf overlijden schoonmoeder.png | Catalogued |
| 64 | 1983-07-01 Rapport Uidam for Festival committee 1983.pdf | Catalogued |
| 65 | 1983-08-26 DAW Consul Gen Deys overleden.png | Catalogued |
| 66 | 1983-09-23 DAW Kunsttentoonstelling .jpg | Catalogued |
| 67 | 1983-10-07 DAW Echtpaar Berlijn.png | Catalogued |
| 68 | 1983-11-04 DAW In 2001.png | Catalogued |
| 69 | 1984-09-00 Ned Kerkewerk 30th anniversary.pdf | Catalogued |
| 70 | 1985-05-17 DAW Emmy Kool overleden (1).png | Catalogued |
| 71 | 1985-05-17 DAW Emmy Kool overleden (2).png | Catalogued |
| 72 | 1985-05-17 DAW Emmy Kool overleden (3).png | Catalogued |
| 73 | 1985-05-17 DAW Emmy Kool overleden (4).png | Catalogued |
| 74 | 1988-11-05 Trouw.jpg | Catalogued |
| 75 | 1989-12-11 DAW complete with Uidams levensverhaal page 8.pdf | Catalogued |
| 76 | 1990-01-00 Ned Kerkewerk Afscheid Uidam, Nathan Berlijn, R.pdf | Catalogued |
| 77 | 1994-01-14 DAW Pensioenen .jpg | Catalogued |
| 78 | 2005-08-10 Eulogy mentions flood and newspaper article(1).pdf | Catalogued |
| 79 | 2005-08-10 Eulogy mentions flood and newspaper article.pdf | Catalogued |
| 80 | 2005-08-10 Obituary with best photo of Cor and wife Emily.pdf | Catalogued |
| 81 | 2005-08-10 Obituary on SBS.pdf | Catalogued |
| 82 | 2005-08-10 Uidam, Cornelis funeral programme with photo.pdf | Catalogued |
| 83 | 2010-12-25 Uidam, Emilie funeral programme.pdf | Catalogued |
| 84 | Anniversary photograph .jpg | Catalogued |
| 85 | Cor Uidam funeral photograph.jpg | Catalogued |
| 86 | Cor Uidam.pdf | Catalogued |
| 87 | Emily Uidam funeral photograph .jpg | Catalogued |
| 88 | Granville floods (1).PNG | Catalogued |
| 89 | Granville floods (2).PNG | Catalogued |
| 90 | Granville floods (3).PNG | Catalogued |
