0391: Eli Camden Henderson Papers, 1906-1956

The Cam Henderson papers consist primarily of papers related to his career as a football and basketball coach at Muskingum, Davis and Elkins and Marshall Colleges. A significant part of the collection relates to his wife Roxie Bell Henderson and includes many personal and family items as well as material related to her career as a public school teacher. Included also is material gathered by Dr. Sam Clagg for his biography of Henderson and afterward. Printed materials comprise most of the collection: yearbooks, newspaper clippings, textbooks, and books related to coaching basketball and football. The bulk of the correspondence is that of Roxie Bell Henderson. There are also numerous photographs of the Bell and Henderson families.

The digitized items here do not represent the entirety of the Eli Camden Henderson Papers, 1906-1956. To view what other materials are in this collection but not yet digitized and available online, search the guide to the Eli Camden Henderson Papers, 1906-1956.

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Marshall College football team, ca. 1947-48,

Marshall College football team, Norman Willey #98, ca. 1947-48, black and white photograph. Notes on back read: #98 back row left, Norman Willey, now with Phila Eagles formerly of Marshall. Sam Clagg in his books mentions Willey as playing for Marshall 1947-48, and then for the Philadelphia Eagles pro team.
team autographed photo of National championship Marshall team, 1947

Cam Henderson with National Championship Marshall basketball team, autographed by entire team,1947 ,black and white photograph. Note on back reads: 1947 Signatures on front: Cam Henderson Jimmy Bakalis John Wellman, Mgr. Richard Erickson Bob Wright Bill Hall Bill Toothman Gene James Mervin Gutshall Andy Tonkovich.
Marshall championship team at Kansas City, 1947

Fred Burns

Marshall championship team at Kansas City, 1947 ,black and white photograph. Note on back reads: 1946-47 After winning NAIB title Fred Burns stamp on back Sam Clagg in his book identifies men as: Left to right: Cam Henderson, Andy Tonkovich, Bill Hall, Bill Toothman, Bob Wright, Jim Bakalis, Dick Erickson, Mervin Gutshall, Gene James.
Marshall championship team returns to Huntington C&O station, 1947

Fred Burns

Marshall championship team returns to Huntington C&O station, 1947 ,black and white photograph. Note on back reads: Mar. 17, 1947, C&O station, team returns from NAIA 17,000 people at station to greet team Fred Burns stamp on back Sam Clagg in his book identifies men as: Left to right: Bert Shimp and Fred Burns at microphone Seated, left to right: Jim Bakalis, Mervin Gutshall, Dick Erickson, Gene James, Cam Henderson Standing, right: Johnny Wellman, Marshall Pres Stewart Smith.
Sketch by Irvin Dugan of Cam Henderson & Marshall 1947 championship team

Irvin Dugan

Sketch by Irvin Dugan of Cam Henderson and Marshall championship team of 1947, black and white photograph. Back reads: stolen from Fred Burns Cam Henderson Jimmy Bakalis Richard Erickson Bob Wright Bill Hall Bill Toothman Gene James Mervin Gutshall Andy Tonkovich Appears to be a numbered print, number 632.
Cam Henderson (right) and Sam Clagg on Marshall practice field, 1946

Cam Henderson (right) and Sam Clagg on Marshall practice field, 1946, black and white photograph. Sam Clagg captioned the photo as: Coaches Sam Clagg and Cam Henderson on Marshall football practice field during season of 1946.
Cam Henderson treating ankle injury to Gene James, 1946-47

Cam Henderson attending an ankle injury to basketball player Gene James, 1946-47,black and white photograph. Note on back reads: Henderson doing ---? work on right ankle of center Gene James while at right forward Bill Hall is waiting for some attention to his injured knee.
Sam Clagg, football player at Marshall College, Ca. 1946

Sam Clagg, football player at Marshall College, ca. 1946, black and white photograph. Fred Burns stamp on back. note on back reads: Sam Clagg, guard Sam played under Cam Henderson in the 1940's.
47th CTD (College Training Detachment) at Marshall College, ca. 1942-1945

The 47th CTD (College Training Detachment) at Marshall College, ca. 1942-1945, Morrow Library in left background, black and white photograph. The 47th CTD was the army training detachment at Marshall College during WWII. They are marching in this photo in the field behind Morrow Library. Caption under photo reads: All the 47th C.T.D.
47th CTD (College Training Detachment) at Marshall College, ca. 1942-1945

Squads A to E, 47th CTD (College Training Detachment) at Marshall College, ca. 1942-1945, black and white photograph. The 47th CTD was the army training detachment at Marshall College during WWII. They are marching in this photo in the field behind Morrow Library. Caption under photo reads: Squads A to E.
47th CTD (College Training Detachment) at Marshall College, ca. 1942-1945

The 47th CTD (College Training Detachment) at Marshall College, ca. 1942-1945, student officers and standard bearers in the foreground, black and white photograph. The 47th CTD was the army training detachment at Marshall College during WWII. This was made on the field behind Morrow Library. Caption below photo says "student officers and the standard bearers.".
47th CTD (College Training Detachment) at Marshall College, ca. 1942-1945

The 47th CTD (College Training Detachment) at Marshall College, ca. 1942-1945, black and white photograph. The 47th CTD was the army training detachment at Marshall College during WWII. They are marching in this photo in the field behind Morrow Library.
Autographed photo of Bob Adkins (Babe) & Cam Henderson, 1943

Autographed photo of Cam Henderson (left) with "Babe" (Bob Adkins), 1943, black and white photograph. Autograph on front reads: To my coach and best friend, "Babe" Back reads "If I ever become a coach I want to be like you and teach the same fundamentals that you have taught thousands, both mentally and physically." (Babe was boy who ran for a winning touchdown in one of the championships for Marshall).
Cam Henderson, 1940's

Cam Henderson, ca. 1940's, black and white photograph. Note on back reads: credit MU Archives Also has numbers: Ph P179 860502-1 which probably means the photo came from the MU Archives Photos.
Cam Henderson with Marshall basketballt team, 1942

Cam Henderson (back row, center) and Marshall College basketball team, 1942, black and white photograph. Note on back reads: '42 season.
Kerr Whitfield, Marshall College football business manager, ca. 1942

Kerr Whitfield, business manager and assistant football coach, Marshall College, ca. 1942 black and white photograph. Fred Burns stamp on back. note on back reads: Kerr Whitfield, business manager.
Roy Straight, Marshall College assistant football coach, ca. 1942

Roy Straight, assistant football coach, Marshall College, ca. 1942 black and white photograph. Fred Burns stamp on back. note on back reads: Roy Straight, assistant coach Roy coached at Marshall from 1937 until Cam Henderson resigned in 1955.
Cam Henderson, at Marshall College, ca. late 1940's

Cam Henderson, at Marshall College, ca. late 1940's, black and white photograph. Fred Burns stamp on back. (Burns was a local sportswriter).
Cam Henderson, ca. 1940's

Cam Henderson during his last years at Marshall, ca. 1940's, black and white photograph.
Cam Henderson, late 1940's, Huntington, W.Va.

Cam Henderson, late 1940's, Huntington, W.Va., black and white photograph. Note on back reads: "late 1940's ?" Morrow Library stamp on back.
Cam Henderson, Marshall College, ca. 1940

Cam Henderson, Marshall College, ca. 1940, black and white photograph. Jenkins Hall in the background.
Cam Henderson when basketball and football coach at Marshall, ca. 1940

Cam Henderson when basketball and football coach at Marshall, ca. 1940, black and white photograph. Notes on back read: Cam Henderson, Marshall College Basket and football coach.
Jackie Hunt and Harley Kuhl make a touchdown play for Marshall, ca. 1940's

Jackie Hunt and Harley Kuhl make a touchdown play for Marshall, ca. 1940's, black and white photograph. Notes on back read: Harley Kuhl, Jack Hunt.
John Seva "Jackie" Hunt in acton, ca. 1940's

John Seva "Jackie" Hunt in action, ca. 1940's, black and white photograph. Jackie Hunt was an American football fullback/halfback. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2004. He played professionally with the Chicago Bears of the National Football League in 1945. Hunt played at Marshall under Cam for one year.
Cam Henderson and Marshall basketball team, ca. 1940's

Fred Burns

Cam Henderson and Marshall basketball team, ca. 1940's, black and white photograph. Fred Burns stamp on back.