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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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
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
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.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Vivian W. Henderson and Family, 1965
Date Created
1965
Description
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.
Subject
African American families, African Americans--Education, Presidents, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
A hut on the water, part of the Adventureland section of the Disneyland theme park in Anaheim, California.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Hut on the Water September 1962
Date Created
1962-09
Description
A hut on the water, part of the Adventureland section of the Disneyland theme park in Anaheim, California.
Subject
Presidents, African American families, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
The Chicken of the Sea Pirate Ship and Restaurant at the Disneyland theme park in Anaheim, California.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Pirate Ship, August 1962
Date Created
1962-08
Description
The Chicken of the Sea Pirate Ship and Restaurant at the Disneyland theme park in Anaheim, California.
Subject
Presidents, African American families, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
View of a baseball game.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Baseball Field, August 1962
Date Created
1962-08
Description
View of a baseball game.
Subject
Presidents, African American families, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Dr.Vivian Wilson Henderson, president of Clark College, and wife Anna Henderson conversing with unidentified students.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Vivian and Anna Henderson with Students, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Dr.Vivian Wilson Henderson, president of Clark College, and wife Anna Henderson conversing with unidentified students.
Subject
African American families, African Americans--Education, Presidents, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Family portrait of Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, president of Clark College, with his wife Anna Henderson and their four children: (back row, left to right) Dwight Cedric, Wyonella Marie, and David Wayne. Kimberly Anne Henderson sits between her parents.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Henderson Family, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Family portrait of Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, president of Clark College, with his wife Anna Henderson and their four children: (back row, left to right) Dwight Cedric, Wyonella Marie, and David Wayne. Kimberly Anne Henderson sits between her parents.
Subject
African American families, African Americans--Education, Presidents, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
View of the Statue of Liberty in New York City.
Vivian Henderson Papers
The Statue of Liberty, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
View of the Statue of Liberty in New York City.
Subject
African American families, Presidents, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Tiger in a cage.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Tiger, August 1959
Date Created
1959-08
Description
Tiger in a cage.
Subject
African American families, Presidents, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
An unidentified child on a bicycle being watched by Vivian Henderson and an unidentified man.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Vivian Henderson and Child, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
An unidentified child on a bicycle being watched by Vivian Henderson and an unidentified man.
Subject
African American families, Children, Presidents, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
An unidentified child on a bicycle being watched by Vivian Henderson and an unidentified man.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Vivian Henderson and Child, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
An unidentified child on a bicycle being watched by Vivian Henderson and an unidentified man.
Subject
African American families, Children, Presidents, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Dr.Vivian Wilson Henderson with his wife Anna Henderson and two men, one of whom is John Valentine, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Vivian and Anna Henderson with John Valentine, circa 1945
Date Created
1940/1950
Description
Dr.Vivian Wilson Henderson with his wife Anna Henderson and two men, one of whom is John Valentine, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Subject
African American families, African Americans--Education, Presidents, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers