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Curriculum Vitae for E. Marion Henderson, compiled for Thunder Bay Public Library, 1984.

Typescript book review columns; seven articles, no date.

Correspondence: Inge Rakovszky with Irene Strople and Gladys Carefoot, sisters of Marion Henderson. 1988-1989.

Correspondence: Marion Henderson and Inge Rakovszky. 1986-1987.

Correspondence and notes regarding Marion Henderson’s writings in the care of Inge Rakovszky, before and after her death.

Marion Henderson (1908-1988) was an author, musician, music teacher, and active volunteer.

She began her work as a music teacher, first in Iroquois Falls, then at the Lakehead from 1949 to 1973. She was a singer and choir leader, and played organ and flute. As a researcher and author, she was interested in early European settlers in Fort William, and wrote historical fiction, children’s literature, book reviews, and articles. She also worked in school libraries, and after retirement was a volunteer indexer at the Brodie Library (Thunder Bay Public Library).

Inge Rakovszky worked as a library technician at the Brodie Library from 1969 to 1989. During this time she worked closely with Marion Henderson, as well as other local historians such as Elizabeth Arthur, Ernst Zimmermann, and Joseph Mauro. She assisted Henderson in the last years of her life, including with the distribution of papers and published material.

These records were kept by Inge Rakovszky until their donation to Lakehead University Archives in 2024.

The records consist of some correspondence, copies of Marion Henderson’s writings, and a set of photographic sides.

Muckle Sam the Sailorman, by Marion Henderson. 1986.

Obituary for Marion Henderson. June 1, 1988.

Includes biographical materials on Marion Henderson; correspondence between Henderson and Rakovszky; and correspondence between Rakovszky and others regarding Marion Henderson's writings and death.

“Florida: Land of Flowers: 1968” and “Bermuda: Isle of Birds: 1967”

Approximately 240 photo positive slides. 107 Florida slides have an accompanying list. Also accompanied by written commentary for Bermuda slides.

Florida: Land of Flowers:
Florida map
Hwy 27 - N+S Florida
Around lakes
Slate backed Junco - birds
Lakeland Skyline - Mirror L
Civic and Mirror L.
L. Morton
1st Methodist - L. Morton
S. Window 1st Methodist
Spanish moss - Florida oaks, Kentucky Av.
402 Kentucky Av, “Shenandoah”
Living room
Portrait - Mrs Riggins
Papaya - Virginia Harden
Dogwood
Dogwood Virginia
Azalea - Jan
Azalea - Jan
Camellia - pink perfection
Orchid bee
Butterfly orchid
Lautaua - low shrub
Scotch broom - pdr puffs
L. Morton - from Library
Bird of Paradise flower
Azalea
L. Morton to city
Tibouchina shrub
Poinsettia - Nov-Jan
Kumquats
Ch. of Commerce - Sp. arch.
People’s Bank - modern arch
Old P.O delivery cart - 1812
Show - choice camellias
Prize camellias
Arrangement of camellias
Visit garden of prize camellia
Butterfly orchid
Butterfly orchid
Camellias
Camellias
Camellias
Magnolia
Gardenias hedge
Native coquina stone - shell, limestone
Large home front
Cleveland Hts Blvd - Washington palm
Florida Southern Coll. - Hollingsworth L.
Dining Hall
Chapel
Garden of Meditation - India
Chapel
Campus - old & new libraries
L. Day Edge - director
Edge home
Traveller’s Palm - Mr. Edge
Flame vine
Citrus tower
Citrus groves
Southern Belles - Cypress Gds
Marion - Cypress Gdns
Bougainvillia
Banana bud
St. Francis - Cypress Gdns
Mrs Reggino
Fitches
Fitches - orange grove
Fanny
Picking oranges
“Twist”
Peace rose 4” across
Holly
Strawberry Festival - Plant city
Phosphate
BoK tower
BoK tower
Gardens - BoK tower
Reflection pool
Side view
Bird blind
Bluejay
Edward Bok’s Japanese houseboy monument
Flamingos
Florida greetin
Busch Gdns
Posing - parrots
Bird show Busch Gdns
Cockatoos
Cockatoos march
General view - Gdns
Cypress Gdns
Picnic - car park
Spectators
Old & young at water show
Water show
Jumps
Jumps
Acrobat skiers
Finale
Cypress Knees
Boats
Belles
Tourist boat-canal
Citrus Groves
I come here
Lakeland Caption
End

Photographs. 1985-1987. Four photographic prints and negatives, images of Marion Henderson.

Undated, handwritten research notes: on historical topics and related to birds.

Six Children’s Songs: Melodies and Accompaniments, 1986

Terms of Speech used by Pioneer Irish Settlers in Canada (before Confederation): A Glossary (no date) , compiled to accompany other texts “Muckle Sam the Sailorman” and “The Sugar Time Bear.”

The Sugar Time Bear, no date, two copies with additional hand-drawn illustrative material.

Research materials on Vikings on the East Coast of North America.

Winging Words, poems by Marion E. Henderson. Includes poetry and sheet music.

Copies of children’s stories “Muckle Sam the Sailorman” and “The Sugar Time Bear,” anthology of children’s songs, poetry, book reviews. All written by Marion Henderson; most are not dated but likely between 1974 and 1986.