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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Dwight Henderson and Yvonne Stickland, Mr. and Mrs. Stickland, circa 1976
1971/1981
Portrait of Dwight Cedric Henderson, son of Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, with his prom date, Yvonne Strickland, and her parents.
African American families, African Americans--Education, Presidents, African American universities and colleges
Vivian Henderson Papers
Vivian Henderson Papers
Portrait of Dwight Cedric Henderson, son of Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, with his prom date, Yvonne Strickland, and her parents.
Anna Henderson, circa 1975
1970/1980
Anna Henderson, wife of Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, on vacation in Bermuda.
African American women, African American families
Vivian Henderson Papers
Vivian Henderson Papers
Anna Henderson, wife of Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, on vacation in Bermuda.
People at the Beach, June 1969
1969-06
People at the beach.
Children, African American families
Vivian Henderson Papers
Vivian Henderson Papers
People at the beach.
Group Portrait, February 1969
1969-02
Boys sit on a bench.
African American families, Children
Vivian Henderson Papers
Vivian Henderson Papers
Boys sit on a bench.
Buildings, September 1968
1968-09
Aerial view of a city.
African American families, Buildings and grounds, Presidents
Vivian Henderson Papers
Vivian Henderson Papers
Aerial view of a city.
People on a Boat, September 1968
1968-09
People stand on a boat.
African American families, Presidents
Vivian Henderson Papers
Vivian Henderson Papers
People stand on a boat.
Building Exterior, September 1968
1968-09
View of the outside of a building.
African American families, Buildings and grounds, Presidents
Vivian Henderson Papers
Vivian Henderson Papers
View of the outside of a building.
People on the Beach, September 1968
1968-09
People at the beach.
African American families, Presidents
Vivian Henderson Papers
Vivian Henderson Papers
People at the beach.
Boats on the Water, September 1968
1968-09
View of boats on the water.
African American families, Buildings and grounds, Presidents
Vivian Henderson Papers
Vivian Henderson Papers
View of boats on the water.
David and Wyonella Henderson, 1968
1968
David Wayne and Wyonella Marie Henderson, children of Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, in a pool.
African American families, Children, Portraits and people
Vivian Henderson Papers
Vivian Henderson Papers
David Wayne and Wyonella Marie Henderson, children of Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, in a pool.
Anna and Kimberly Henderson, 1968
1968
View of Anna Henderson, wife of Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, with daughter Kimberly Anne Henderson.
African American families, African Americans--Education
Vivian Henderson Papers
Vivian Henderson Papers
View of Anna Henderson, wife of Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, with daughter Kimberly Anne Henderson.
David and Anne Henderson, December 1966
1966-12
David Wayne Henderson and Kimberly Anne Henderson next to Christmas tree.
African American families, Children
Vivian Henderson Papers
Vivian Henderson Papers
David Wayne Henderson and Kimberly Anne Henderson next to Christmas tree.
Anna Henderson and Children, December 1966
1966-12
Anna Powell Henderson and the Henderson children sitting beside a Christmas tree.
African American families, Children
Vivian Henderson Papers
Vivian Henderson Papers
Anna Powell Henderson and the Henderson children sitting beside a Christmas tree.
Henderson Family Children, December 1966
1966-12
Children stand in front of a car.
African American families, Children
Vivian Henderson Papers
Vivian Henderson Papers
Children stand in front of a car.
Landscape, February 1966
1966-09
View of the mountain view and outdoor land.
African American families, Buildings and grounds, Presidents
Vivian Henderson Papers
Vivian Henderson Papers
View of the mountain view and outdoor land.
George Washington Carver Submarine, September 1966
1966-09
U.S.S. George Washington Carver submarine.
African American families, Presidents, African American universities and colleges
Vivian Henderson Papers
Vivian Henderson Papers
U.S.S. George Washington Carver submarine.
People on the Beach, September 1966
1966-09
People stand on a beach, possibly on Jekyll Island, Georgia.
African American families, Children
Vivian Henderson Papers
Vivian Henderson Papers
People stand on a beach, possibly on Jekyll Island, Georgia.
Karen Valentine, circa 1970
1965/1975
Graduation Portrait of Karen Henderson, relative of Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson.
African American families, African American teenagers
Vivian Henderson Papers
Vivian Henderson Papers
Graduation Portrait of Karen Henderson, relative of Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson.
Vivian W. Henderson and Family, 1965
1965
Group portrait of the Henderson family. Appearing (left to right) are Anna Henderson, Dwight Cedric Henderson, Wyonella Marie Henderson, David Wayne Henderson, Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, and Kimberly Anne Henderson.
African American families, African Americans--Education, Presidents, African American universities and colleges
Vivian Henderson Papers
Vivian Henderson Papers
Group portrait of the Henderson family. Appearing (left to right) are Anna Henderson, Dwight Cedric Henderson, Wyonella Marie Henderson, David Wayne Henderson, Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, and Kimberly Anne Henderson.
Wyonella Henderson, August 1964
1964-08
Wyonella Marie Henderson, daughter of Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson and Anna Henderson, sits in a highchair.
Children, African American families
Vivian Henderson Papers
Vivian Henderson Papers
Wyonella Marie Henderson, daughter of Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson and Anna Henderson, sits in a highchair.