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 is a 1976 episode of the radio program Martin Luther King Speaks. The episode is a tribute episode to Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson and reproduces a speech given by Henderson at the 18th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Convention in 1975. Dr. Henderson discusses the economic situation facing the United States and how it affects African Americans as well as the working poor. He argues for improved public policies, including a drive for a policy of full employment. Henderson closes by urging that economic class distinctions, and not just race relations, need to be considered more by organizations such as the SCLC.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Martin Luther King Speaks: Dr. Henderson at Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Convention, 1976
Date Created
1976
Description
This audio recording is a 1976 episode of the radio program Martin Luther King Speaks. The episode is a tribute episode to Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson and reproduces a speech given by Henderson at the 18th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Convention in 1975. Dr. Henderson discusses the economic situation facing the United States and how it affects African Americans as well as the working poor. He argues for improved public policies, including a drive for a policy of full employment. Henderson closes by urging that economic class distinctions, and not just race relations, need to be considered more by organizations such as the SCLC.
Subject
Speeches, African Americans--Economic conditions, Associations, institutions, etc., 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
This audio recording contains the celebration of the National Bureau of Economic Researchs 50th anniversary. Multiple speakers each take thirty minutes to speak on the success of the bureau as well as the guest of honor. The first speaker is Mr. Wassily Leontief who speaks on the changes and improvements made in the economic world because of the presence of the National Bureau of Economic Research. The second speaker, George P. Schultz, speaks on different techniques and products that have changed over the past fifty years. Schultz also speaks on Burns Laws. The last speaker is John R. Meyer. Meyer discusses the advances of the bureau in the past 25 years such as their new international program and launch of new studies programs.
Vivian Henderson Papers
National Bureau of Economic Research 50thAnniversary Dinner part I, February 27, 1970
Date Created
1970-02-27
Description
This audio recording contains the celebration of the National Bureau of Economic Researchs 50th anniversary. Multiple speakers each take thirty minutes to speak on the success of the bureau as well as the guest of honor. The first speaker is Mr. Wassily Leontief who speaks on the changes and improvements made in the economic world because of the presence of the National Bureau of Economic Research. The second speaker, George P. Schultz, speaks on different techniques and products that have changed over the past fifty years. Schultz also speaks on Burns Laws. The last speaker is John R. Meyer. Meyer discusses the advances of the bureau in the past 25 years such as their new international program and launch of new studies programs.
Subject
Speeches, Special events, Associations, institutions, etc., African Americans--Economic conditions
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