Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson was the 18th president of Clark College from 1965 until his death in 1976. A native of Bristol, Tennessee, Henderson completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from North Carolina College in Durham in 1947. He earned his Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Economics from the University of Iowa in 1949 and 1952, respectively. The Vivian Wilson Henderson Papers document Dr. Henderson's personal and professional activities spanning the years 1940 to 1976. The photographs in the collection date primarily from the 1960s and document Henderson's activities at Clark College as well as his family life. Photographs of Dr. Henderson's wife, Anna, and children are included. At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu. 
Jun 24, 2019

Vivian Henderson Papers

Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson was the 18th president of Clark College from 1965 until his death in 1976. A native of Bristol, Tennessee, Henderson completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from North Carolina College in Durham in 1947. He earned his Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Economics from the University of Iowa in 1949 and 1952, respectively. The Vivian Wilson Henderson Papers document Dr. Henderson's personal and professional activities spanning the years 1940 to 1976. The photographs in the collection date primarily from the 1960s and document Henderson's activities at Clark College as well as his family life. Photographs of Dr. Henderson's wife, Anna, and children are included.

At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu. 
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Anna Henderson and her children standing in front of a tourist train at an amusement park.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Anna Henderson and Children, August 1958
Date Created
1958-08
Description
Anna Henderson and her children standing in front of a tourist train at an amusement park.
Subject
African American families, Children
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Unidentified adults and children, possibly the Vivian Wilson Henderson family, looking at a mountain from an unidentified scenic overlook.
Vivian Henderson Papers
People at a Scenic Overlook, August 1958
Date Created
1958-08
Description
Unidentified adults and children, possibly the Vivian Wilson Henderson family, looking at a mountain from an unidentified scenic overlook.
Subject
African American families, Children
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Two unidentified women standing on a boat dock on a lake.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Women at a Lake, August 1958
Date Created
1958-08
Description
Two unidentified women standing on a boat dock on a lake.
Subject
African American families, Presidents
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
A postcard featuring a photograph of Thomas M. Selden as a newborn and an unidentified girl.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Thomas M. Seldens and Other, July 3, 1958
Date Created
1958-07-03
Description
A postcard featuring a photograph of Thomas M. Selden as a newborn and an unidentified girl.
Subject
Children, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
(Left to right) Dwight Cedric ,David Wayne, and Wyonella Marie Henderson, children of Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Wyonella, Dwight, and David Henderson, 1958
Date Created
1958
Description
(Left to right) Dwight Cedric ,David Wayne, and Wyonella Marie Henderson, children of Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson.
Subject
African American families, Children, Portraits and people
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Julie and Craig Wilson, relatives of Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Julie and Craig Wilson, 1958
Date Created
1958
Description
Julie and Craig Wilson, relatives of Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson.
Subject
African American families, Children, Portraits and people
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Unidentified candidates for Governor of the State of Georgia.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Unidentified Candidates for Governor, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Unidentified candidates for Governor of the State of Georgia.
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Political participation
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Unidentified children and adults standing beside a school bus.
Vivian Henderson Papers
People Beside a Bus, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Unidentified children and adults standing beside a school bus.
Subject
Children, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Events and programs
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Portrait of Julie Henderson, wife of J.J. Henderson.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Julie Henderson, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Portrait of Julie Henderson, wife of J.J. Henderson.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American women
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Group portrait of Dr. Vivian Henderson, Dr. James P. Brawley, and Dr. Matthew Davage, all former presidents of Clark College.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Group Portrait, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Group portrait of Dr. Vivian Henderson, Dr. James P. Brawley, and Dr. Matthew Davage, all former presidents of Clark College.
Subject
Presidents, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
An undated graduation ceremony at Clark College in Atlanta, Georgia.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Graduation Ceremony, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
An undated graduation ceremony at Clark College in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Clark College President Vivian Wilson Henderson (third from left) with the college's Board of Trustees.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Vivian Henderson and Board of Trustees, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Clark College President Vivian Wilson Henderson (third from left) with the college's Board of Trustees.
Subject
Commencement ceremonies, Presidents, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
An unidentified child on a bicycle being watched by Vivian Henderson and an unidentified man.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Vivian Henderson and Child, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
An unidentified child on a bicycle being watched by Vivian Henderson and an unidentified man.
Subject
African American families, Children, Presidents, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Group portrait of past Clark College presidents Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, Dr. James P. Brawley, and Dr. Matthew Davage with an unidentified woman.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Group Portrait, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Group portrait of past Clark College presidents Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, Dr. James P. Brawley, and Dr. Matthew Davage with an unidentified woman.
Subject
Presidents, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Dr. Vivian Henderson speaks at an event.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Vivian Henderson Speaking, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Dr. Vivian Henderson speaks at an event.
Subject
Presidents, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Speeches
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
An unidentified girl standing outdoors.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Girl Stands Outside, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
An unidentified girl standing outdoors.
Subject
Children, African American families
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
An unidentified child on a bicycle being watched by Vivian Henderson and an unidentified man.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Vivian Henderson and Child, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
An unidentified child on a bicycle being watched by Vivian Henderson and an unidentified man.
Subject
African American families, Children, Presidents, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Group portrait of Anna Henderson (third from left), wife of Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, and five unidentified women.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Anna Henderson with 5 Women, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Group portrait of Anna Henderson (third from left), wife of Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, and five unidentified women.
Subject
African American women, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Unidentified children and adult attendees at an event.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Group of Children, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Unidentified children and adult attendees at an event.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Events and programs
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
An unidentified boy holding an unidentified baby.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Henderson Family Children, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
An unidentified boy holding an unidentified baby.
Subject
African American families, Children
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers