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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This audio recording contains a speech delivered by Dr. Vivian Henderson at a meeting on May 22, 1967. Dr. Henderson describes some of his research findings. He also discusses the challenges faced by people who "suffer the burdens of history." Dr. Henderson asserts the importance of equality of access over equality of opportunity in education and describes the testing and entrance experiences of African American students once they are admitted into college. He stresses the necessity of historically black colleges being integrated.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Ad Hoc Committee Colt Descadis, May 22, 1969
Date Created
1969-05-22
Description
This audio recording contains a speech delivered by Dr. Vivian Henderson at a meeting on May 22, 1967. Dr. Henderson describes some of his research findings. He also discusses the challenges faced by people who "suffer the burdens of history." Dr. Henderson asserts the importance of equality of access over equality of opportunity in education and describes the testing and entrance experiences of African American students once they are admitted into college. He stresses the necessity of historically black colleges being integrated.
Subject
Speeches, African American universities and colleges, College students, School integration
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
A final report titled "An Analysis and Interpretation of Data on the Social Characteristics of Residenrs of Vine City - A Negro Slum Ghetto within the City of Atlanta, Georgia".
Vivian Henderson Papers
"An Analysis and Interpretation of Data...Vine City - A Negro Slum Ghetto", June 15, 1967
Date Created
1967-06-15
Description
A final report titled "An Analysis and Interpretation of Data on the Social Characteristics of Residenrs of Vine City - A Negro Slum Ghetto within the City of Atlanta, Georgia".
Subject
African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Economic conditions, Poverty, Slums
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
View of Anna Henderson, wife of Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, with daughter Kimberly Anne Henderson.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Anna and Kimberly Henderson, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
View of Anna Henderson, wife of Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, with daughter Kimberly Anne Henderson.
Subject
African American families, African Americans--Education
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Anna Henderson, wife of Dr. Vivian W. Henderson, with daughter Wyonella Marie Henderson outdoors.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Anna and Wyonella Henderson, 1955
Date Created
1955
Description
Anna Henderson, wife of Dr. Vivian W. Henderson, with daughter Wyonella Marie Henderson outdoors.
Subject
Children, African American families
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Anna Henderson and children with unidentified people on a tourist train at an amusement park.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Anna Henderson and Children, August 1958
Date Created
1958-08
Description
Anna Henderson and children with unidentified people on a tourist train at an amusement park.
Subject
African American families, Children
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Anna Henderson and the Henderson children observing a bell on the steps of an unidentified building.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Anna Henderson and Children, August 1958
Date Created
1958-08
Description
Anna Henderson and the Henderson children observing a bell on the steps of an unidentified building.
Subject
African American families, Children
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
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
Anna Henderson watches her children play.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Anna Henderson and Children, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Anna Henderson watches her children play.
Subject
Children, African American families
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Anna Henderson and one of the Henderson children swimming.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Anna Henderson and Children, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Anna Henderson and one of the Henderson children swimming.
Subject
Children, African American families
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Anna Henderson, the wife of Vivian Wilson Henderson, and three of their children on top of Mary's Rock Mountain in Virginia.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Anna Henderson and Children, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Anna Henderson, the wife of Vivian Wilson Henderson, and three of their children on top of Mary's Rock Mountain in Virginia.
Subject
African American families, Children, African American women
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers