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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View of the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Washington Monument, August 1959
Date Created
1959-08
Description
View of the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C.
Subject
African American families, Buildings and grounds, Presidents
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Portrait of Kimberly Anne Henderson, daughter of Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Kimberly Henderson, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
Portrait of Kimberly Anne Henderson, daughter of Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson.
Subject
Children, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Exterior view of a house on water.
Vivian Henderson Papers
House on the Water, August 1959
Date Created
1959-08
Description
Exterior view of a house on water.
Subject
Buildings and grounds, African American families, Presidents
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, president of Clark College, with two men, one identified as the Vice President of Development.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Vivian Henderson and Vice President of Development, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, president of Clark College, with two men, one identified as the Vice President of Development.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Presidents, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
This audio recording contains an award deliverance and acceptance speech delivered by Mr. John R. Meyer and Mr. Arthur F. Burns. Mr. Meyer begins by presenting awards to two individuals for their contribution to the National Bureau of Economic Research. He then presents an award to the guest of honor, Mr. Arthur F. Burns. Mr. Burns receives his award and delivers an acceptance speech. During his speech, he gives thanks and speaks to the audience in a very informal manner while reminiscing about previous experiences within his research and career.
Vivian Henderson Papers
National Bureau of Economic Research 50th Anniversary Dinner part II, February 27, 1970
Date Created
1970-02-27
Description
This audio recording contains an award deliverance and acceptance speech delivered by Mr. John R. Meyer and Mr. Arthur F. Burns. Mr. Meyer begins by presenting awards to two individuals for their contribution to the National Bureau of Economic Research. He then presents an award to the guest of honor, Mr. Arthur F. Burns. Mr. Burns receives his award and delivers an acceptance speech. During his speech, he gives thanks and speaks to the audience in a very informal manner while reminiscing about previous experiences within his research and career.
Subject
Speeches, Special events, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
People socialize at Clark College Freshmen Orientation.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Clark College Freshmen Orientation, circa 1960
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
People socialize at Clark College Freshmen Orientation.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, College students, Events and programs, Presidents
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
In this undated audio recording, an unidentified representative of Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee, addresses a group of unidentified people on the topic of the Fisk University Honors Program. The speaker mentions that Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson was on the committee that set the program up. He argues that the Honors Program needs to be particularly thoughtful about the choice of director, but that it is even more important to have a strong committee so that the program does not become a one man operation. The speaker also insists that it is better to separate the honors students from other students at the university.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Fisk University Honors, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
In this undated audio recording, an unidentified representative of Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee, addresses a group of unidentified people on the topic of the Fisk University Honors Program. The speaker mentions that Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson was on the committee that set the program up. He argues that the Honors Program needs to be particularly thoughtful about the choice of director, but that it is even more important to have a strong committee so that the program does not become a one man operation. The speaker also insists that it is better to separate the honors students from other students at the university.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Education--Curricula, Speeches
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
This undated audio recording captures a meeting of unidentified men, perhaps including Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, president of Clark College, serving on an unidentified committee. The discussion focuses on the role of Institutional Services versus the role of Administration in relation to the pursuit of funding opportunities from the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and other funding organizations.
Vivian Henderson Papers
United Negro College Fund Meeting, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
This undated audio recording captures a meeting of unidentified men, perhaps including Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, president of Clark College, serving on an unidentified committee. The discussion focuses on the role of Institutional Services versus the role of Administration in relation to the pursuit of funding opportunities from the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and other funding organizations.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Associations, institutions, etc.
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
An unidentified man speaking at a Clark College Commencement Ceremony.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Commencement Proceedings, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
An unidentified man speaking at a Clark College Commencement Ceremony.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Group portrait of Dr.Vivian Wilson Henderson, president of Clark College, and unidentified men and women during an award ceremony for Clark College, possibly at the Atlanta Marriott.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Henderson Award Ceremony, 1970
Date Created
1970
Description
Group portrait of Dr.Vivian Wilson Henderson, president of Clark College, and unidentified men and women during an award ceremony for Clark College, possibly at the Atlanta Marriott.
Subject
Presidents, African American universities and colleges, Events and programs
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
This audio recording contains two parts. The first part consists of Henderson speaking about the restructuring of the ghetto. He believes the ghetto is not an economically viable structure in our society. He also thinks the solution to this problem is to desegregate the ghetto. The second part of the audio contains a recording of a radio show, titled What Must Be Done, led by Percy Sutten. Dr. Vivian Henderson, Mr. Robert Theofold, and Dr. Robert Netser address what can and must be done by the listener in order to solve the issues of the ghetto and the Black community.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Dr. Henderson, Part I, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
This audio recording contains two parts. The first part consists of Henderson speaking about the restructuring of the ghetto. He believes the ghetto is not an economically viable structure in our society. He also thinks the solution to this problem is to desegregate the ghetto. The second part of the audio contains a recording of a radio show, titled What Must Be Done, led by Percy Sutten. Dr. Vivian Henderson, Mr. Robert Theofold, and Dr. Robert Netser address what can and must be done by the listener in order to solve the issues of the ghetto and the Black community.
Subject
Speeches, African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Economic conditions, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Unidentified people at a beach on an unidentified lake.
Vivian Henderson Papers
People at a Lake, September 1960
Date Created
1960-09
Description
Unidentified people at a beach on an unidentified lake.
Subject
Children, African American families
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Portrait of Wyonella Marie Henderson, daughter of Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson and Anna Henderson.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Wyonella Marie Henderson, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
Portrait of Wyonella Marie Henderson, daughter of Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson and Anna Henderson.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American women
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
Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, president of Clark College, and an unidentified woman in an office.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Vivian Wilson Henderson and Student, February 1969
Date Created
1969-02
Description
Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, president of Clark College, and an unidentified woman in an office.
Subject
Presidents, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, College students
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
In this audio recording, Joann Ross speaks on the difficulties of being black in the education system. Ross discusses the problem of the Black Syndrome, the assumption that black children are not as high of achievers as the rest of the children in the education system. She urges teachers to evaluate themselves each year to determine if they are effective in reaching all students. Ross closes by discussing innovative educational practices among college and university campuses.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Innovative Education and the Education System, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
In this audio recording, Joann Ross speaks on the difficulties of being black in the education system. Ross discusses the problem of the Black Syndrome, the assumption that black children are not as high of achievers as the rest of the children in the education system. She urges teachers to evaluate themselves each year to determine if they are effective in reaching all students. Ross closes by discussing innovative educational practices among college and university campuses.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Early childhood education, College students
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson presenting a graduate with his degree at a commencement ceremony at Clark College in Atlanta, Georgia.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Commencement Proceedings, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson presenting a graduate with his degree at a commencement ceremony at Clark College in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
Presidents, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Children swim in a lake, possible at Fox Lake, Indiana.
Vivian Henderson Papers
People at a Lake, August 1959
Date Created
1959-08
Description
Children swim in a lake, possible at Fox Lake, Indiana.
Subject
African American families, Presidents
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
David Wayne Henderson and Kimberly Anne Henderson next to Christmas tree.
Vivian Henderson Papers
David and Anne Henderson, December 1966
Date Created
1966-12
Description
David Wayne Henderson and Kimberly Anne Henderson next to Christmas tree.
Subject
African American families, Children
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers