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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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
Two men at a golf course.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Men on a Golf Course, December 1966
Date Created
1966-12
Description
Two men at a golf course.
Subject
Presidents, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Anna Powell Henderson and the Henderson children sitting beside a Christmas tree.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Anna Henderson and Children, December 1966
Date Created
1966-12
Description
Anna Powell Henderson and the Henderson children sitting beside a Christmas tree.
Subject
African American families, Children
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Children stand in front of a car.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Henderson Family Children, December 1966
Date Created
1966-12
Description
Children stand in front of a car.
Subject
African American families, Children
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
View of the mountain view and outdoor land.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Landscape, February 1966
Date Created
1966-09
Description
View of the mountain view and outdoor land.
Subject
African American families, Buildings and grounds, Presidents
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
U.S.S. George Washington Carver submarine.
Vivian Henderson Papers
George Washington Carver Submarine, September 1966
Date Created
1966-09
Description
U.S.S. George Washington Carver submarine.
Subject
African American families, Presidents, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
People stand on a beach, possibly on Jekyll Island, Georgia.
Vivian Henderson Papers
People on the Beach, September 1966
Date Created
1966-09
Description
People stand on a beach, possibly on Jekyll Island, Georgia.
Subject
African American families, Children
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Clark College President Henderson presenting a certificate to the college's oldest living alumnus while an unidentified woman observes.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Vivian Henderson and Oldest Living Clark College Graduate, 1966
Date Created
1966
Description
Clark College President Henderson presenting a certificate to the college's oldest living alumnus while an unidentified woman observes.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Presidents
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
This undated audio recording consists of a speech, possibly delivered by attorney and politician, Louis Stokes. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Stokes served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Ohio's 21st District and later the 11th District.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Louis Stokes Speaks, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
This undated audio recording consists of a speech, possibly delivered by attorney and politician, Louis Stokes. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Stokes served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Ohio's 21st District and later the 11th District.
Subject
Speeches, African Americans--Politics and government, Special events
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Vivian Wilson Henderson, at a commencement ceremony at Clark College in Atlanta, Georgia.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Commencement Proceedings, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
Vivian Wilson Henderson, 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
Dr. Vivian Henderson and his wife Anna Henderson speaking with an unidentified woman.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Mr. and Mrs. Henderson, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
Dr. Vivian Henderson and his wife Anna Henderson speaking with an unidentified woman.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Presidents, Events and programs
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
This audio recording contains a speech delivered at a convocation ceremony at DePaul University by Dr. Vivian Henderson. He discusses the importance of equality of access rather than equality of opportunity and the unrealistic expectations of African Americans relating to the availability of housing, education, and employment. He discusses the responses white people have used in regards to the slogan Black Power! Dr. Henderson also urges that people adopt the ideal that the nation should have a racially integrated society, and he also shares his opinions about civil rights activist and Pan-Africanist, Stokely Carmichael (later known as Kwame Ture).
Vivian Henderson Papers
Black Power, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
This audio recording contains a speech delivered at a convocation ceremony at DePaul University by Dr. Vivian Henderson. He discusses the importance of equality of access rather than equality of opportunity and the unrealistic expectations of African Americans relating to the availability of housing, education, and employment. He discusses the responses white people have used in regards to the slogan Black Power! Dr. Henderson also urges that people adopt the ideal that the nation should have a racially integrated society, and he also shares his opinions about civil rights activist and Pan-Africanist, Stokely Carmichael (later known as Kwame Ture).
Subject
Speeches, African Americans--Social conditions, Race relations
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
This audio recording contains speeches delivered at a conference focused on the understanding of and the solutions to the issue of poverty. Dr. Vivian Henderson begins by introducing and discussing the purpose of the conference. The conference is focused on addressing the problems of Southern economic development, primarily human resource problems and adjustment. Mr. Leon Kaiserling discusses the necessary dimensions for change and economic progress. Lyle Carter then discusses new improvements that need to be made in the economic American system in order to achieve progress as a nation. Mrs. Camille Jefferson outlines the findings of a study she conducted on poverty in a District of Columbia housing project. She also shares some of the pre- and post-experiences of her study, in which she moved to the project for 15 months. Mr. Homer Cooper declares the necessity of mobilizing the research tools that are available to aid in the war on poverty. Dr. George Wiley delineates the steps needed to be taken in order to truly eradicate poverty. Dr. Houseman argues for the reduction of welfare tax rates to get more people into the labor market and to continue supporting them once they are working.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Poverty Conference, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
This audio recording contains speeches delivered at a conference focused on the understanding of and the solutions to the issue of poverty. Dr. Vivian Henderson begins by introducing and discussing the purpose of the conference. The conference is focused on addressing the problems of Southern economic development, primarily human resource problems and adjustment. Mr. Leon Kaiserling discusses the necessary dimensions for change and economic progress. Lyle Carter then discusses new improvements that need to be made in the economic American system in order to achieve progress as a nation. Mrs. Camille Jefferson outlines the findings of a study she conducted on poverty in a District of Columbia housing project. She also shares some of the pre- and post-experiences of her study, in which she moved to the project for 15 months. Mr. Homer Cooper declares the necessity of mobilizing the research tools that are available to aid in the war on poverty. Dr. George Wiley delineates the steps needed to be taken in order to truly eradicate poverty. Dr. Houseman argues for the reduction of welfare tax rates to get more people into the labor market and to continue supporting them once they are working.
Subject
Speeches, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Economic conditions, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson with unidentified men serving on a consultation committee at the United States Department of Labor.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Henderson and a Consultation Committee of the USDL, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson with unidentified men serving on a consultation committee at the United States Department of Labor.
Subject
Presidents, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Dr. Vivian Henderson and a group of unidentified men at a Clark College Commencement Ceremony.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Commencement Proceedings, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
Dr. Vivian Henderson and a group of unidentified men at a Clark College Commencement Ceremony.
Subject
Presidents, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies
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
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
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
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