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
Group portrait of Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson and six unidentified women during the 1974 "Henderson, We Love you Madly Day" Celebration.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Vivian Henderson and Others, 1974
Date Created
1974
Description
Group portrait of Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson and six unidentified women during the 1974 "Henderson, We Love you Madly Day" Celebration.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Presidents, Events and programs
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson with three unidentified guests at the We Love You Madly Day Ceremony.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson and Others, 1974
Date Created
1974
Description
Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson with three unidentified guests at the We Love You Madly Day Ceremony.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Presidents, Events and programs
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Unidentified man giving a speech during the 1974 "Henderson, We Love you Madly Day" Celebration.
Vivian Henderson Papers
"Henderson, We Love you Madly Day" Celebration, 1974
Date Created
1974
Description
Unidentified man giving a speech during the 1974 "Henderson, We Love you Madly Day" Celebration.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Speeches, Events and programs
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
This audio recording, dated 1974, captures part of a panel of speakers discussing the topic Stagflation and the Poor. Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, president of Clark College, speaks first. Henderson argues that people should not see the federal government as the culprit in the simultaneous rise of recession and inflation. He contends that the solution for stagflation is for the government to create jobs programs and, ultimately, restructure the tax code to be more progressive. He asserts that there will be social upheaval if the problem of economic class distinctions is not addressed. The recording also includes a portion of a speech by Lucille Rose, the Commissioner of the City of New York's Department of Employment.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Stagflation and the Poor, Part I, 1974
Date Created
1974
Description
This audio recording, dated 1974, captures part of a panel of speakers discussing the topic Stagflation and the Poor. Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, president of Clark College, speaks first. Henderson argues that people should not see the federal government as the culprit in the simultaneous rise of recession and inflation. He contends that the solution for stagflation is for the government to create jobs programs and, ultimately, restructure the tax code to be more progressive. He asserts that there will be social upheaval if the problem of economic class distinctions is not addressed. The recording also includes a portion of a speech by Lucille Rose, the Commissioner of the City of New York's Department of Employment.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, Speeches, African Americans--Politics and government
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Unidentified man giving a speech during the 1974 "Henderson, We Love you Madly Day" Celebration.
Vivian Henderson Papers
"Henderson, We Love you Madly Day" Celebration, 1974
Date Created
1974
Description
Unidentified man giving a speech during the 1974 "Henderson, We Love you Madly Day" Celebration.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Speeches, Events and programs
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson receives an award at the We Love You Madly Day Ceremony.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Dr. Vivian Wilson Receives an Award, 1974
Date Created
1974
Description
Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson receives an award at the We Love You Madly Day Ceremony.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Presidents, Events and programs
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson meets with five unidentified women.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson and Others, 1974
Date Created
1974
Description
Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson meets with five unidentified women.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Presidents, Events and programs
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
An unidentified woman delivering a speech during the 1974 "Henderson, We Love you Madly Day" Celebration.
Vivian Henderson Papers
"Henderson, We Love you Madly Day" Celebration, 1974
Date Created
1974
Description
An unidentified woman delivering a speech during the 1974 "Henderson, We Love you Madly Day" Celebration.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Speeches, Events and programs
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Portrait of Dwight Cedric Henderson, son of Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, with his prom date, Yvonne Strickland, and her parents.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Dwight Henderson and Yvonne Stickland, Mr. and Mrs. Stickland, circa 1976
Date Created
1971/1981
Description
Portrait of Dwight Cedric Henderson, son of Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, with his prom date, Yvonne Strickland, and her parents.
Subject
African American families, African Americans--Education, Presidents, African American universities and colleges
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
Dr.Vivian Wilson Henderson, president of Clark College, presenting an award to an unidentified woman at an award ceremony for Clark College, possibly at the Atlanta Marriott.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Henderson Award Ceremony, 1970
Date Created
1970
Description
Dr.Vivian Wilson Henderson, president of Clark College, presenting an award to an unidentified woman at 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 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
Unidentified construction worker and Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, president of Clark College, at the construction site of the Clark College Health and Physical Education building.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Vivian Wilson Henderson and Construction Worker, February 1969
Date Created
1969-02
Description
Unidentified construction worker and Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, president of Clark College, at the construction site of the Clark College Health and Physical Education building.
Subject
Presidents, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Buildings and grounds
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 construction worker and Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, president of Clark College, at the construction site of the Clark College Health and Physical Education building.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Vivian Wilson Henderson and Construction Worker, February 1969
Date Created
1969-02
Description
Unidentified construction worker and Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, president of Clark College, at the construction site of the Clark College Health and Physical Education building.
Subject
Presidents, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, president of Clark College.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, February 1969
Date Created
1969-02
Description
Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, president of Clark College.
Subject
Presidents, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education
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
Unidentified construction worker and Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, president of Clark College, at the construction site of the Clark College Health and Physical Education building.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Vivian Wilson Henderson and Construction Worker, February 1969
Date Created
1969-02
Description
Unidentified construction worker and Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, president of Clark College, at the construction site of the Clark College Health and Physical Education building.
Subject
Presidents, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
This audio recording consists of Clark Colleges centennial ceremony exercises. The main speaker for this ceremony is Dr. Lawrence Dunbar Reddick, a historian and the author of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.s biography. Dr. Reddick speaks to the audience about the importance of Clarks centennial for the history of black colleges. He stresses the important role the students play in maintaining the legacy of these schools and their futures. Dr. Vivian W. Henderson, 18th president of Clark College, then speaks on the forces that play a role in the shaky state of American higher education.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Clark College Centennial Program, 1969
Date Created
1969
Description
This audio recording consists of Clark Colleges centennial ceremony exercises. The main speaker for this ceremony is Dr. Lawrence Dunbar Reddick, a historian and the author of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.s biography. Dr. Reddick speaks to the audience about the importance of Clarks centennial for the history of black colleges. He stresses the important role the students play in maintaining the legacy of these schools and their futures. Dr. Vivian W. Henderson, 18th president of Clark College, then speaks on the forces that play a role in the shaky state of American higher education.
Subject
Special events, Speeches, African American universities and colleges, African American authors
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers