Mss 0008 William T. and Marie Henderson family papers, 1930-1989 Mss 0008 Finding aid prepared by Finding aid prepared by Teddie Alvater, Vanessa Guevara and Maura Kenny.

The Monsignor Field Archives & Special Collection Center
Walsh Library, 400 South Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079
2007 This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit 2013-09-24T16:40-0400 Finding aid written in English. Rules for Archival Description 2013 Minor re-processing (elimination of Series VI. Plaques and framed photographs and re-location of materials to other series), Tracy M. Jackson. William T. and Marie J. Henderson family papers Mss 0008 The Monsignor Field Archives & Special Collection Center 3.0 Linear feet 1930-1989 William and Marie Henderson were New Jersey natives who were actively involved with the Seton Hall University community and the larger Catholic community in the South Orange area, through the Bayley Seton League, the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, the a Kempis Club of New Jersey, the Mercier Club, and other organizations. The William T. and Marie J. Henderson papers include the personal papers of William and Marie Henderson related to various activities, some photographs, and some material related to Seton Hall University and their family history. Henderson family Henderson, Marie J., -1992 Henderson, William T., 1899-1968 Biographical Information

William T. Henderson was born December 1899 to Charles F. and Mary Henderson. He attended Seton Hall Preparatory School and graduated in 1920 from Seton Hall University with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

William T. Henderson married Marie Josephine O'Keefe on June 18, 1927 in South Orange, New Jersey. They had two children, William Thomas, Jr. and Marie J. Henderson Magnier.

Mr. Henderson worked as a member of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) firm Charles F. Henderson and Sons. As of 1970, the Henderson family had the longest continuous family membership on the NYSE floor, which began in 1861 with his grandfather, William T. Henderson.

Mr. Henderson was involved in numerous activities and organizations in the New York City area and was a generous supporter of Seton Hall University. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Mercier Club, Serra International, the Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, and the Society for the Propagation of the Faith. In recognition of his involvement with Seton Hall University, he received an honorary degree in 1956 for his memorial gifts and scholarships to benefit students of the school. His generosity also extended to the College of St. Elizabeth in Convent Station, New Jersey. Several scholarships and donations were given to the school, and he served as an advisor to the president of the college for financial services. On January 7, 1960, Mr. Henderson received papal honors from the Archdiocese of Newark, New Jersey. Mr. Henderson died in August 1968.

Marie O'Keefe was the daughter of Eugene and Rose Evelyn McCabe O'Keefe. She graduated from the College of St. Elizabeth in Convent Station, New Jersey in 1920. In 1959, she received an honorary law degree from the school.

Mrs. Marie Henderson was also a significant figure in the South Orange community. She was involved with the Bayley Seton League (where she served as president), Orange Women's Club, Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women, and the à Kempis Club of New Jersey. She died in 1992.

Note: The reading room of The Monsignor William Noé Field Archives & Special Collections Center is named in honor of William and Marie Henderson.

 Related Archival Materials note

à Kempis of New Jersey records, 1984-1997 (bulk 1991-1997), ADN 0082, in the Monsignor Noé Field Archives & Special Collections Center, Walsh Library, Seton Hall University.

Bayley Seton League records, 1939-1998, SHU 0047, in the Monsignor Noé Field Archives & Special Collections Center, Walsh Library, Seton Hall University.

 Scope and Content of the Collection

The William T. and Marie J. Henderson papers documents the dedication and success of the Hendersons to the university and community. The materials show their involvement in Catholic and charitable organizations as well as their support for their alma maters. There are five series within this collection. Series I consists of documents and memorabilia demonstrating Mr. Henderson's presence within the Seton Hall and South Orange community. Series II consists of documents and memorabilia surrounding his spouse, Mrs. Marie Henderson, and her accomplishments and contributions to the surrounding area. Series III includes documents and memorabilia of Seton Hall University. Series IV are the family papers comprising of correspondence with Seton Hall officials. Series V includes family and professional portraits.

 Arrangement of the Papers

The papers are arranged into five series:

Series I. William T. Henderson papers, 1930-1972 Series II. Marie J. Henderson papers, 1939-1966 Series III. Seton Hall University, 1931-1964 Series IV. Family paper, 1950-1989 Series V. Photographs, 1939-1964 Preferred Citation

William T. and Marie Henderson family papers, 1930-1989, Mss 0008, in the Monsignor Noé Field Archives & Special Collections Center, Walsh Library, Seton Hall University.

 Acquisition Information

Collection is the gift of William T. and Marie J. Henderson.

 Conditions Governing Use

All materials available in this collection (unless otherwise noted) are the property of the Monsignor William Noé Field Archives & Special Collections Center and Seton Hall University, which reserves the right to limit access to or reproduction of these materials. Reproduction of materials or content is subject to United States copyright restrictions and may be subject to federal or state privacy regulations. Permission to publish exact reproductions must be obtained from the Director of the Archives and Special Collections Center.

 Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open to researchers at the Msgr. William Noé Field Archives & Special Collections Center. Advance appointments are required for the use of archival materials.

 Processing Information

Collection processed and description created by Teddie Alvater, Summer 2007. Additional materials added, Vanessa Guevara, December 2007. Minor re-housing and re-processing, creation of html finding aid by Tracy M. Jackson, 2013.

 Bayley Seton League. Henderson, Marie J., -1992 - Archives. Henderson, William T., 1899-1968 - Archives. Knights of Columbus. Serra International. Seton Hall University - History - Sources. Society for the Propagation of the Faith. à Kempis Club of New Jersey. Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) Letters. Photographs. William T. Henderson papers, Series I 1930-1972 and undated Booklets, 1 1 1930-1950 and undated Bulletins, 1 2 1963 and undated Coursework, 1 3 1956 Delbarton School, 1 4 1948-1949 Event programs, 1 5 1936-1950 and undated Financial, 1 6 1947-1962 and undated Honors, 1 7 1956-1968 and undated The Immaculate Conception Major Seminary of the Archdiocese of Newark formal campaign appeal poster, XOF-2 mss0008/xoff-1 1941 Invitations, 1 8 1936-1960 Jesuit Seminary News, 1 9 1942 Knights of Columbus, 1 10 1941-1949 Letters, 1 11 1959-1962 and undated Magazines and journals, 1 12 1945-1963 The Mercier Club, 1 13 1949-1950 Monsignor Gillhooly's dinner, 1 14 May 24, 1962 New York Stock Exchange event at Union League Club, XOF-2 mss0008/xoff-1 1962 Newspaper clippings, 1 15 1949-1970 Papal blessing, 1 16 1950 Papal honors, 1 17 1960 San Francisco trip, 1 18 1959 Serra International, 1 19 1959 Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, 1 20 1940-1951 Society for the Propagation of the Faith, 1 21 October 18, 1972 South Orange community involvement, 1 22 1950-1954 Suburban Life magazine, XOF-2 mss0008/xoff-1 1963 Marie Henderson papers, Series II 1939-1966 and undated Henderson, Marie J., -1992 Bayley Seton League, 1 23 1939-1951 and undated College of St. Elizabeth, 1 24 1943-1949 College of St. Elizabeth, 1 25 1950-1960 Coursework, 1 26 1960 Event programs, 1 27 1945-1949 The a Kempis Club of New Jersey, 1 28 1941-1952 Letters, 2 1 1959 and undated Newspaper clippings, 2 2 1959-1966 and undated Notes, 2 3 1960 Recipes, 2 4 1935 and undated Marie J. Henderson LLD, Millenarian Club, 2 12 1974-1975 Lady of the Year, Bayley Seton League, 2 12 1975 Seton Hall University, Series III 1931-1964 SHU Alumni Association dinner seating chart, XOF-2 mss0008/xoff-1 April 23, 1937 Seton Hall correspondence 2 5 The Diamond Jubilee, 2 6 1931 Newspaper clippings, 2 7 1959-1964 Seton Hall University, 2 8 1937-1964 Seton Hall University presidents, 2 9 1938-1960 The Setonian, XOF-2 mss0008/xoff-1 May 28, 1959 Family papers, Series IV 1950-1989 Family biographical info, 2 10 1950 and 1970 Family correspondence with Monsignor Field, 2 11 1989 Apostolic Blessing to William and Marie Henderson, FB-2 mss0008/fbf-1 1950 Apostolic Blessing to Mr. and Mrs. William Henderson, FB-2 mss0008/fbf-1 1957 Photographs, Series V 1939-1964 and undated Childhood photo album, undated 3 1 Marie Henderson photographs, 3 2 1962-1964 Negatives, 3 3 February 23, 1939 Negatives, 3 4 January 8, 1940 Negatives, 3 5 February 14, 1940 Negatives, undated 3 6 Seton Hall photographs, undated 3 7 Dedication of Henderson Hall at St. Elizabeth College, undated FB-2 mss0008/fbf-1 Sacred Heart with Crown of Thorns, undated FB-2 mss0008/fbf-1 Our Blessed Mother, undated FB-2 mss0008/fbf-1