Hennes Family Collection

Collection — Box: 1-2

Identifier: MS-891

Staff Only

Scope and Contents note

Collection, 1860-1901, of the Hennes family, owners of several general stores in Michigan's Copper Country. This collection contains the personal papers of Louis Hennes, an immigrant from Germany. Includes an original diary as well as transcribed and translated diaries of Louis Hennes. Also contains photographs, business records, clippings, and digitized photographs and documents.

Dates

1860-1903
Majority of material found within 1860 - 1901

Language of Material

English; German

Conditions Governing Access

Available for use in the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections.

Conditions Governing Use

Various copying restrictions apply. Guidelines are available from Michigan Technological University Archives & Copper Country Historical Collections.

There are no limitations, except to make copies for Hennes family members if desired.

Biographical note

The Hennes Family collection was donated by one of the creators, Paul A. Hennes. Paul A Hennes, of Seattle Washington, and his sister are great grandchildren of Louis Hennes. Louis Hennes was a German immigrant who ran five different mercantile stores in the Copper Country from around 1857, which would eventually close under his sons' management around 1920. The five stores were located in Houghton, Calumet, Lake Linden, Hurontown and Jacobsville. Louis Hennes also operated a brownstone quarry in L'Anse. He founded Hennes & Enderich and later L. Hennes & Co, two general stores in the Copper Country. Hennes & Enderich was established in 1864; the firm later became known as L. Hennes & Co. in 1868. The last store would finally close in 1924, when Robert L and Adolph left the business.

Extent

0.45 Cubic Feet (2 manuscript boxes (1/2 legal size))

Additional Description

Abstract

Collection, 1860-1901, of the Hennes family, owners of several general stores in Michigan's Copper Country.

Arrangement

The Hennes Family Collection is arranged by series as described below.

Series 1: "A Few Important Notes," by, Louis Hennes circa 1860

Series 2: "A Few Important Notes," by, Louis Henne - Translated (into English)

Series 3: Louis Hennes' Diary Series 4: Transcribed Copy of Louis Hennes' Diary

Series 5: Hennes History, written by Paul Anton Hennes, 2011

Series 6: "Descendants of Louis (Ludwig) Hennes"

Series 7: Louis Hennes Estate Inventory circa 1901

Series 8: Photocopes of Hennes Related Documents

Series 9: Excerpts from Daily Mining Gazette, 1875

Series 10: Photographs of Hennes Men, 1887, 1890

Series 11: Photographs of the Hennes Family

Series 12: Photographs from Scrapbook

Series 13: Photographs of Children from Scrapbook, 1908

Series 14: Baby Portrait of Robert Graham Hennes, 1906

Series 15: Photos of Store Fronts, 1936

Series 16: Photograph of Interior of Hennes Store

Series 17: Photograph of Calumet circa 1903

Series 18: C.D. - "MTU Hennes Collection Photos & Documents, 2011"

Acquisition

The Hennes Family Collection was donated to the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections by Paul Hennes on December 7, 2011.

Paul Hennes is great grandchild of Louis Hennes.