NEBRASKA STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MANUSCRIPT FINDING AID
RG3780.AM: Alvin M. and Elizabeth (Russell) Hendee
Papers: 1881-1905, n.d.
Nebraska: Presbyterian preacher and teacher
Size: 0.75 cu.ft.; 1 box
BACKGROUND NOTE
Alvin M. Hendee was born in Ohio in 1858. Prior to 1893, Hendee’s records show that he preached in Iowa, Ohio, Kentucky, and Missouri. By 1893 he was preaching in various communities in Nebraska. As an itinerant Presbyterian preacher, Hendee eventually covered some 15 Nebraska counties, including Nance, Colfax, Douglas, Dodge, Gage, Cuming, Dawson, Lancaster, Pawnee, Saline, Johnson, Adams, Jefferson, Clay, Hamilton, Buffalo, Kearney and Sheridan. When Hendee married Elizabeth Russell in 1895, his place of residence was Cozad, Dawson County, Nebraska. The 1900 census shows Alvin and Elizabeth Hendee and their two children, living in Hamilton County, Nebraska. By the early 1900s, Hendee extended his preaching circuit into Colorado. The latest speech in this collection is dated 1902.
SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE
This collection consists of one box of papers relating to Reverend Alvin M. Hendee and his wife, Elizabeth (Russell) Hendee. This collection relates almost entirely to the religious work of Presbyterian minister, Rev. Alvin M. Hendee. The first several folders contain sermons and speeches delivered by Rev. Hendee, 1890-1902. A typed index is included providing information as to when the sermons were prepared, the biblical text upon which they are based, the date(s) delivered, and where they were delivered. This index is arranged according to a guide number Hendee placed on the sermons. The additional information given in the guide was lifted from envelopes in which the sermons were found. Because of the bad condition of these envelopes, they were disposed of after the pertinent information was recorded for the typed index. The diary/record book contains an index of sermons, including ones not found in the collection (starting on page 32), but the typed index follows the arranged order of the collection, covering only those sermons which are included.
Additional materials in the collection include correspondence, 1891-1905. Most of the correspondence was received by Elizabeth Hendee. Additional writings by Elizabeth Hendee, as well as education and teaching materials are present as well. Several photographs have been transferred to the photo component.
INVENTORY
Box 1
Folder
- Alvin M. Hendee sermons and speeches, #1-#40, Feb. 7, 1890-July 28, 1893
- Alvin M. Hendee sermons and speeches, #41-#82, Aug. 11, 1895-Feb. 28, 1897
- Alvin M. Hendee sermons and speeches, #87-#134, Mar. 14, 1897-Nov. 14, 1897
- Alvin M. Hendee sermons and speeches, #136-#158, Nov. 21, 1897-Mar. 23, 1898
- Alvin M. Hendee sermons and speeches, #161-unnumbered, Apr. 3, 1898-Dec. 21, 1902, n.d.
- Alvin M. Hendee diary/record book, 1888-1903
- Typed index to sermons and speeches
- Alvin M. Hendee sermons and speeches, drafts, no date
- Poetry: “Here and There A Rhyme,” by Alvin M. Hendee, 1894
- Correspondence, 1891-1905, n.d.
- Elizabeth (Russell) Hendee diary, autograph albums, etc., ca. 1881-1888
- “A Day in Old Plymouth,” by Elizabeth (Russell) Hendee
- Elizabeth (Russell) Hendee education and teaching materials, 1887-1901
- Wedding book, invitations, etc.
- Photo booklet, “The Mistress of the Manse,” 1897
- Miscellaneous programs, calling cards and ephemera
Subject headings
Churches
Clergy
Colfax County (Neb.)
First Presbyterian Church (Schuyler, Neb.)
Hendee, Alvin M., 1858-1925
Hendee, Elizabeth (Russell), 1872-1959
Presbyterian Church in Nebraska
Religion
Schuyler (Neb.)
Schuyler High School (Schuyler, Neb.)
AIF/pjm 02-09-1979
Revised TMM 05-04-2010; 01-15-2026
