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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Cam Henderson, at Davis and Elkins College, 1928

Cam Henderson, at Davis and Elkins College, 1928, black and white photograph. Henderson was at Davis and Elkins 1923 - 1933.
Cam Henderson holding dau Camille, Mar. 1928

Cam Henderson holding daughter Camille, Mar. 1928, Elkins, W.Va., black and white photograph. From photograph section of Camille's baby book. back reads: age 3 months (Camille was born Jan. 1928).
Roxie Bell Henderson holding dau Camille, Apr.. 1928

Roxie Bell Henderson holding daughter Camille, Apr 1928, Elkins, W.Va., black and white photograph. From photograph section of Camille's baby book. back reads: April, 1928, age 3 months (Camille was born Jan. 1928).
Farley Bell, 1926

Farley Bell, 1926, black and white photograph. Back reads: Weston, W.Va., 1926, Farley Bell Ellis Studio stamp on back Baseball team with "T" on cap.
Teams and clubs of Davis & Elkins College, 1926

Teams and clubs of Davis & Elkins College, 1926, black and white photograph. Appears to have been a large page or poster. Information on other side about Davis & Elkins. Appears to be Cam Henderson in photo of football team with caption "A husky team in its day".
Autographed photo of Cam henderson, ca. 1925

Autographed photo of Cam Henderson to his brother-in-law, Farley Bell, ca.1925, black and white photograph. Autographed on front: "To Farley Bell, the most valuable athlete I have ever coached. Cam Henderson." Probably when they were at Davis and Elkins College.
Bill Barrett, Davis and Elkins College basketball player, ca. 1925

Bill Barrett, Davis and Elkins College basketball player, ca. 1925, black and white photograph. Probably made when Cam Henderson was at D & E, ca. 1925. A basketball team photo in Sam Clagg's book made in 1925 shows Barrett as a player.
Cam Henderson (with cap) & Davis & Elkins basketball team, 1925

Cam Henderson with the Davis & Elkins basketball team, state champions, 1925, black and white photograph. Sam Clagg in his book identified the men in photo as follows: bottom row, left to right: Miles Kochenderfer, Randall McKinney, Fred Christy Top row: Cam Henderson, Red Crim, Bill Barrett.
Davis & Elkins champion basketball team, Cam Henderson coach, 1925

Davis & Elkins College basketball champion team, 1925, black and white photograph. Captions around photo read: Davis & Elkins College, Elkins, WV Undefeated State Champions, WVa-1925 Henderson-coach Crim-captain & guard Barrett-forward Kochenderfer-Guard McKinney-forward Christy-center (back of postcard has the record for that year) no addressee, no postmark.
St. Maryetta 1925 baseball team

St. Maryetta 1925 baseball team, Bells Run, Ohio, black and white photograph. Note on front reads: St. Maryetta 1925 Bells Run, O. Note on back reads: won - 11, lost - 3 no postmark, no addressee.
Farley Bell while at Davis & Elkins College, ca. 1923-1925

Farley Bell while at Davis & Elkins College, ca. 1923-1925, black and white photograph. No postmark, no addressee.
page from Muskingum College 1924 yearbook showing Cam & Roxie Henderson

Page from the "Muscoljuan" yearbook of Muskingum College showing Cam Henderson and Roxie Bell Henderson as faculty, 1924, black and white photograph. This page shows Cam Henderson as athletic director and coach, and Roxie as librarian.
Davis & Elkins football team, W.Va. college champions, 1923

Davis & Elkins football team, W.Va. college champions, 1923, black and white photograph. Cam Henderson on second row, far right, light sweater. no postmark, no addressee.
Richard Powell, Davis & Elkins College football player, 1923

Richard Powell, Davis & Elkins College football player, 1923, black and white photograph. Note on top margin of photo reads: Richard Powell, D&E '23.
Cam Henderson on western vacation, 1922

Cam Henderson, on western vacation, 1922, black and white photograph. This was on the same trip as their trip up Pikes Peak.
Cam Henderson on western vacation, 1922

Cam Henderson, on western vacation, 1922, black and white photograph. This was on the same trip as their trip up Pikes Peak.
Cam & Roxie Henderson with two friends on western vacation, 1922

Cam Henderson, Roxie, and two friends on western vacation, 1922, black and white photograph. This was on the same trip as their trip up Pikes Peak.
The "Snake Brothers", 1922 Cam Henderson 2nd from right

the "Snake Brothers" (Cam Henderson, Farley Bell, Red Crim) 1922, black and white photograph. Note on back reads: Snake Bro's, 1922 The Snake Brothers was the group of athletes that included Cam Henderson, 2nd from right, Farley Bell, in catcher's uniform, and Red Crim, and others. This group played both baseball and football. Note Cam had a Salem College uniform, while the others played for Muskingum College.
the "Snake Brothers" 1921-22, Farley Bell, Red Crim & others

the "snake brothers", Farley Bell, Red Crim & others, black and white photograph. Back reads: Snake Brothers, 1921-1922.
Cam Henderson and dau Camille on her wedding day, Aug. 20, 1952

Cam Henderson and daughter Camille on her wedding day, Aug. 20, 1952, Huntington, W.Va., black and white photograph. Camille Henderson and O. C. Halyard, Jr. were married Aug. 20, 1952 at the First Presbyterian Church in Huntington, W.Va.
Cam Henderson's triplet cousins, ca. 1920

Three unidentified men, labeled Cam's triplet cousins, black and white photograph. Back reads: Cam's triplet cousins ? no postmark no addressee.
Camille Henderson and O. C. Halyard being married, Aug. 1952

Camille Henderson and O. C. Halyard being married, First Presbyterian Church, Huntington, W.Va., Aug. 20, 1952, black and white photograph. Camille Henderson and O. C. Halyard, Jr. were married Aug. 20, 1952 at the First Presbyterian Church in Huntington, W.Va. Dr. C. Lloyd Arehart performed the ceremony. He is in the direct center, in front of the wedding couple.
Camille Henderson and O. C. Halyard wedding photo, Aug. 1952

Camille Henderson and O. C. Halyard wedding photo, Aug. 20, 1952, black and white photograph. Camille Henderson and O. C. Halyard, Jr. were married Aug. 20, 1952 at the First Presbyterian Church in Huntington, W.Va.
Camille Henderson and O. C. Halyard wedding photo, Aug. 1952

Camille Henderson and O. C. Halyard wedding photo, reception at Georgian Terrace, Frederick Hotel, Huntington, W.Va. Aug. 20, 1952, black and white photograph. Camille Henderson and O. C. Halyard, Jr. were married Aug. 20, 1952 at the First Presbyterian Church in Huntington, W.Va. Reception at the Georgian Terrace of the Hotel Frederick, Huntington.
Camille Henderson and O. C. Halyard wedding portrait, Aug. 1952

Camille Henderson and O. C. Halyard wedding portrait, Aug. 1952, black and white photograph. Camille Henderson and O. C. Halyard, Jr. were married Aug. 20, 1952 at the First Presbyterian Church in Huntington, W.Va.