About this collection

Herbert Oran Henley was born June 14, 1873, in Rush County. The earliest confirmed date for any of his images in 1902, although some could be earlier. Most of the images appear to be of Henley's wife and son, family, friend and neighbors in warm gatherings. Henley also photographed many places in and around Carthage, notably churches, schools, farms, mills, stores, bridges, Main Street, the train depot and a train wreck.