Van Riper Photo Album

Most of the photos in this album were taken by the grand-son-in-law of Charles Van Riper, Andrew Amor, and shared here in loving memory.

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We've just entered his study and said hello, he turns to see who it is. His cluttered desk. His two book shelves filled with his career works and a few paintings hanging mistily on the wall. A real Norman Rockwell classic!

Van Riper in his red chair

The Van Riper Farm House

Ringing the Dinner Bell

B/W profile. A classic.

One of his favorite (though he wouldn't admit it) photos of himself lying on his forest floor, propped up on one elbow, pipe in mouth. One with nature. He selected this to accompany his intro to one of the NW Readers.

Van Riper sitting at his word processor (high tech compared to his typewriter) - we're looking over his shoulder while he's at work in his study.

Van Riper setting his antique Seth Thomas clock

He had a zany side to him (just ask his grandkids and students) and this shot shows him babbling to his bubbling fountain. He used to sit in his Secret Garden every happy hour (weather permitting) and on this day he was fascinated by the dancing and gurgling of the fountain, so much so he wanted to join in the merriment himself! The fountain was a garden hose weighted down by a brick immersed in an old pig scalding kettle which came with the old farmhouse. Leave it to CVR to have thought of how to turn an old cast iron pot into a thing of great delight.

Looking over his shoulder as he gets his daily mail (snailmail) opening his mailbox with his 150 year old farmhouse in background.

Charles Van Riper and Andrew Amor rowing on a northwoods lake

Charles Van Riper - writing by patio window.

Charles Van Riper - trailblazer.

Charles Van Riper - fishing

Charles Van Riper - in his garden

Charles Van Riper - in front of his cabin.

Charles Van Riper - The Explorer.

Charles Van Riper - First Ford, Shebang.

Charles Van Riper in front of the fire.