Hendrix family papers
Overview
The Hendrix family papers are those of a long time Coffeyville, Kansas couple who were active in the community, especially Sardis Baptist Church.
Dates
- Creation: 1939 - 1987
Creator
- Hendrix, Verna Mae (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
No access restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
Spencer Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials.
Biography of Hendrix Family
Verna Mae Hendrix was born and raised in Arkansas. From the age of 16, she taught in public schools there. In 1974, following her marriage to Will Lee Hendrix, Verna Mae moved to Coffeyville where she continued to teach.
Will Lee Hendrix was born in Coffeyville, Kansas. He graduated from Cleveland High School in 1943. Hendrix became a trustee of the town's Sardis First Baptist Church. The Hendrix's met through the Baptist Missionary conference.
Extent
.25 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Scope and Contents
The Hendrix family papers date from 1939 to 1987 and are arranged in a single series. Papers include photocopies of school programs, church publications and handwritten notes.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift, Verna Mae Hendrix, 1987.
Subject
- Hendrix, Will Lee (Person)
- Hendrix, Verna Mae (Person)
- Hendrix family. (Family)
- Hendricks family. (Family)
- Sardis First Baptist Church (Coffeyville, Kan.) (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Hendrix Family Collection
- Subtitle
- Hendrix family papers
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by mbw, 2006 ; Finding aid encoded by mbw, 2006
- Date
- 2006
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Finding aid written in<language encodinganalog="language">English.</language>
- Finding aid permalink
- http://hdl.handle.net/10407/9215017113
- Preferred citation
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Hendrix Family Collection, Kansas Collection, RH MS 505, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas Libraries
Repository Details
Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository