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
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
Unidentified male and female students speaking with Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Vivian Wilson Henderson with Students, February 1969
Date Created
1969-02
Description
Unidentified male and female students speaking with Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson.
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, president of Clark College, with unidentified students.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Vivian Henderson with Students, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, president of Clark College, with unidentified students.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Presidents, African American universities and colleges, College students
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
Dr.Vivian Wilson Henderson, president of Clark College, with unidentified students engaged in discussion.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Vivian Henderson with Students, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Dr.Vivian Wilson Henderson, president of Clark College, with unidentified students engaged in discussion.
Subject
Presidents, African American universities and colleges, College students
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Students line up at Freshmen Orientation.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Clark College Freshmen Orientation, circa 1960
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Students line up at Freshmen Orientation.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, College students, Events and programs
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
People help themselves to refreshments at the Clark College Freshmen orientation.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Clark College Freshmen Orientation, circa 1960
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
People help themselves to refreshments at the Clark College Freshmen orientation.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, College students, Events and programs
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
Dr.Vivian Wilson Henderson in a laboratory with a group of unidentified students and an unidentified professor.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Henderson and a Group of Students in a Lab, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Dr.Vivian Wilson Henderson in a laboratory with a group of unidentified students and an unidentified professor.
Subject
Presidents, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, College students
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Students line up at Freshmen Orientation.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Clark College Freshmen Orientation, circa 1960
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Students line up at Freshmen Orientation.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, College students, Events and programs
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers