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, 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
This audio recording, dated 1974, captures part of a panel of speakers discussing the topic Stagflation and the Poor. The recording begins with a discussion of a presentation by a Mr. Higgins of the Small Business Administration (SBA). Notably, Atlanta City Council member Carl Ware asks Higgins about the plans of the presidential administration of Gerald Ford in regard to the SBAs investments in minority-owned businesses. The recording also includes a portion of the comments of a Mr. Bryce, who is not otherwise identified. Bryce argues for the creation of jobs programs for the poor, noting that poor people are always searching for and want jobs.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Stagflation and the Poor, Part II, 1974
Date Created
1974
Description
This audio recording, dated 1974, captures part of a panel of speakers discussing the topic Stagflation and the Poor. The recording begins with a discussion of a presentation by a Mr. Higgins of the Small Business Administration (SBA). Notably, Atlanta City Council member Carl Ware asks Higgins about the plans of the presidential administration of Gerald Ford in regard to the SBAs investments in minority-owned businesses. The recording also includes a portion of the comments of a Mr. Bryce, who is not otherwise identified. Bryce argues for the creation of jobs programs for the poor, noting that poor people are always searching for and want jobs.
Subject
Lectures and lecturing, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Economic conditions
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
This undated audio recording consists of a speech, possibly delivered by attorney and politician, Louis Stokes. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Stokes served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Ohio's 21st District and later the 11th District.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Louis Stokes Speaks, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
This undated audio recording consists of a speech, possibly delivered by attorney and politician, Louis Stokes. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Stokes served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Ohio's 21st District and later the 11th District.
Subject
Speeches, African Americans--Politics and government, Special events
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
This audio recording contains speeches delivered at a conference focused on the understanding of and the solutions to the issue of poverty. Dr. Vivian Henderson begins by introducing and discussing the purpose of the conference. The conference is focused on addressing the problems of Southern economic development, primarily human resource problems and adjustment. Mr. Leon Kaiserling discusses the necessary dimensions for change and economic progress. Lyle Carter then discusses new improvements that need to be made in the economic American system in order to achieve progress as a nation. Mrs. Camille Jefferson outlines the findings of a study she conducted on poverty in a District of Columbia housing project. She also shares some of the pre- and post-experiences of her study, in which she moved to the project for 15 months. Mr. Homer Cooper declares the necessity of mobilizing the research tools that are available to aid in the war on poverty. Dr. George Wiley delineates the steps needed to be taken in order to truly eradicate poverty. Dr. Houseman argues for the reduction of welfare tax rates to get more people into the labor market and to continue supporting them once they are working.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Poverty Conference, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
This audio recording contains speeches delivered at a conference focused on the understanding of and the solutions to the issue of poverty. Dr. Vivian Henderson begins by introducing and discussing the purpose of the conference. The conference is focused on addressing the problems of Southern economic development, primarily human resource problems and adjustment. Mr. Leon Kaiserling discusses the necessary dimensions for change and economic progress. Lyle Carter then discusses new improvements that need to be made in the economic American system in order to achieve progress as a nation. Mrs. Camille Jefferson outlines the findings of a study she conducted on poverty in a District of Columbia housing project. She also shares some of the pre- and post-experiences of her study, in which she moved to the project for 15 months. Mr. Homer Cooper declares the necessity of mobilizing the research tools that are available to aid in the war on poverty. Dr. George Wiley delineates the steps needed to be taken in order to truly eradicate poverty. Dr. Houseman argues for the reduction of welfare tax rates to get more people into the labor market and to continue supporting them once they are working.
Subject
Speeches, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Economic conditions, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
This audio recording consists of five different speakers from various fields speaking on ideas to improve the welfare system in order to better help the poor. The first speaker is Ed Sparrow. Sparrow speaks on the legal rights of the poor. He discusses how the welfare department holds all the power when it comes to the life and death of the poor because their lives depend on the amount of welfare assistance they receive. The second speaker is Dr. Green who discusses the idea of adopting a negative income tax. He explains how it would work as well as who would be eligible. The third speaker is Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, 18th president of Clark College. Dr. Henderson discusses the unbalanced occupational structure of the Negro labor force and argues that income maintenance programs such as the negative income tax will not actually solve the problems with welfare. The next speaker, John Fields, discusses inter-government relationships and how they affect the solution process of welfare needs. He urges the different government officials to work together to solve problems. The last speaker is the Honorable Charles L. Weltner, former US congressman. Weltner argues that minimum wage puts people out of work. He begs institutions and agencies to work harder to create a better means of teaching skills today for the tasks of tomorrow. The recording ends with a question and answer session with the speakers and members of the audience.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Dr. Henderson Part II, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
This audio recording consists of five different speakers from various fields speaking on ideas to improve the welfare system in order to better help the poor. The first speaker is Ed Sparrow. Sparrow speaks on the legal rights of the poor. He discusses how the welfare department holds all the power when it comes to the life and death of the poor because their lives depend on the amount of welfare assistance they receive. The second speaker is Dr. Green who discusses the idea of adopting a negative income tax. He explains how it would work as well as who would be eligible. The third speaker is Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, 18th president of Clark College. Dr. Henderson discusses the unbalanced occupational structure of the Negro labor force and argues that income maintenance programs such as the negative income tax will not actually solve the problems with welfare. The next speaker, John Fields, discusses inter-government relationships and how they affect the solution process of welfare needs. He urges the different government officials to work together to solve problems. The last speaker is the Honorable Charles L. Weltner, former US congressman. Weltner argues that minimum wage puts people out of work. He begs institutions and agencies to work harder to create a better means of teaching skills today for the tasks of tomorrow. The recording ends with a question and answer session with the speakers and members of the audience.
Subject
Speeches, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Economic conditions, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
This audio recording contains a series known as What Must be Done. The series contains a panel and covers issues of the ghetto and the black community. This particular session deals with how to obtain the funding to solve the problems of the nearby urban areas. The panel discusses the widening of gap between the haves and the have-nots as well as how economics has become a branch of politics.
Vivian Henderson Papers
What Must Be Done, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
This audio recording contains a series known as What Must be Done. The series contains a panel and covers issues of the ghetto and the black community. This particular session deals with how to obtain the funding to solve the problems of the nearby urban areas. The panel discusses the widening of gap between the haves and the have-nots as well as how economics has become a branch of politics.
Subject
African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Politics and government, African American neighborhoods
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Unidentified candidates for Governor of the State of Georgia.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Unidentified Candidates for Governor, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Unidentified candidates for Governor of the State of Georgia.
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Political participation
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Pamphlet about black candidates' experiences in the south.
Vivian Henderson Papers
"Black Candidates," circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Pamphlet about black candidates' experiences in the south.
Subject
African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Political participation
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers