Overview of the Collection
Repository:
Special Collections & Archives
McIntyre Library
University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire
P.O. Box 4004
105 Garfield Ave.
Eau Claire, WI 54702 – 4004
(715) 836-2739
https://library.uwec.edu/archives/
Reference Code: USGZE UHC315
Accession Number: 08-069
Collection Number: University Historical Collection 315
Creators: Henneman Family
Title: Henneman Family Papers
Dates: 1858-1941
Quantity: 0.2 linear feet (1 archives box)
Location of Collection: A10/3e
Languages: Collection materials are in English.
Summary: Henneman family records including birth certificates, correspondence, and land records.
Biographical / Historical Note
Frank Henneman and Mollie Loew married on June 19, 1907. Early in their marriage, Frank Henneman left for the winter to work at a logging camp. Later in their life together they grew more prosperous and plans were made to add several buildings to their farm near Tilden, in Chippewa County, Wisconsin.
Content Description
This small collection contains correspondence between Frank and Mollie Henneman during the winter of 1910 describing everyday life on a Wisconsin farm and in a logging camp, a hot dish recipe, birth certificates, genealogical information, blueprints for an addition to the Henneman farm, and land records dating back to 1858.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information: Donated to the Special Collections & Archives, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire by Adam King in August 2007.
Access Restrictions: Collection is open to the public.
Use Restrictions: Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. Copyright owned by the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire.
Preferred Citation: Henneman Family Papers, 1858-1941. UHC315. Special Collections & Archives. McIntyre Library. University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. Eau Claire, WI.
Processing Note: Processed by Jamie Hoehn in December 2007.
Arrangement: Flat arrangement.
Subjects
Personal Names: Henneman Family (Chippewa County, Wis.) -- Correspondence
Subject Terms:
Loggers – Wisconsin – History
Farmers – Wisconsin – Chippewa County
Detailed List of Contents
Container | Contents | Dates |
Box/Folder 1/1 | Miscellaneous | Circa 1930-1940 |
Box/Folder 1/2 | Correspondence | 1910 |
Box/Folder 1/3 | Blueprints | 1926 |
Box/Folder 1/4 | Land Records | 1858-1941 |