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 group meeting discussing the problem of "human resource adjustment." Members of the meeting address discrimination of the United States Employment Service Office when it comes to African American employment. They attempt to provide solutions to the problem. They also discuss the issue of advanced technology forcing people out of the labor force because they are replaced by machines.
Vivian Henderson Papers
WLIB Tapes #2, July 3, 1968
Date Created
1968-07-03
Description
This audio recording contains a group meeting discussing the problem of "human resource adjustment." Members of the meeting address discrimination of the United States Employment Service Office when it comes to African American employment. They attempt to provide solutions to the problem. They also discuss the issue of advanced technology forcing people out of the labor force because they are replaced by machines.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Social conditions
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
This audio recording contains a discussion led by Dr. Vivian Henderson on July 3, 1968. Dr. Henderson discusses human obsolescence and the forces that diminish the human element in critical areas of the society. The main force he discusses is that of technology. According to Henderson modern technology poses the threat of dehumanization, and this threat is continuing to grow as technology gets more advanced. Henderson then explores how this affects African American workers.
Vivian Henderson Papers
WLIB Tapes #1, July 3, 1968
Date Created
1968-07-03
Description
This audio recording contains a discussion led by Dr. Vivian Henderson on July 3, 1968. Dr. Henderson discusses human obsolescence and the forces that diminish the human element in critical areas of the society. The main force he discusses is that of technology. According to Henderson modern technology poses the threat of dehumanization, and this threat is continuing to grow as technology gets more advanced. Henderson then explores how this affects African American workers.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Employment, African Americans--Social conditions
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
A final report titled "An Analysis and Interpretation of Data on the Social Characteristics of Residenrs of Vine City - A Negro Slum Ghetto within the City of Atlanta, Georgia".
Vivian Henderson Papers
"An Analysis and Interpretation of Data...Vine City - A Negro Slum Ghetto", June 15, 1967
Date Created
1967-06-15
Description
A final report titled "An Analysis and Interpretation of Data on the Social Characteristics of Residenrs of Vine City - A Negro Slum Ghetto within the City of Atlanta, Georgia".
Subject
African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Economic conditions, Poverty, Slums
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
This audio recording contains a speech delivered at a convocation ceremony at DePaul University by Dr. Vivian Henderson. He discusses the importance of equality of access rather than equality of opportunity and the unrealistic expectations of African Americans relating to the availability of housing, education, and employment. He discusses the responses white people have used in regards to the slogan Black Power! Dr. Henderson also urges that people adopt the ideal that the nation should have a racially integrated society, and he also shares his opinions about civil rights activist and Pan-Africanist, Stokely Carmichael (later known as Kwame Ture).
Vivian Henderson Papers
Black Power, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
This audio recording contains a speech delivered at a convocation ceremony at DePaul University by Dr. Vivian Henderson. He discusses the importance of equality of access rather than equality of opportunity and the unrealistic expectations of African Americans relating to the availability of housing, education, and employment. He discusses the responses white people have used in regards to the slogan Black Power! Dr. Henderson also urges that people adopt the ideal that the nation should have a racially integrated society, and he also shares his opinions about civil rights activist and Pan-Africanist, Stokely Carmichael (later known as Kwame Ture).
Subject
Speeches, African Americans--Social conditions, Race relations
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
This audio recording contains two parts. The first part consists of Henderson speaking about the restructuring of the ghetto. He believes the ghetto is not an economically viable structure in our society. He also thinks the solution to this problem is to desegregate the ghetto. The second part of the audio contains a recording of a radio show, titled What Must Be Done, led by Percy Sutten. Dr. Vivian Henderson, Mr. Robert Theofold, and Dr. Robert Netser address what can and must be done by the listener in order to solve the issues of the ghetto and the Black community.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Dr. Henderson, Part I, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
This audio recording contains two parts. The first part consists of Henderson speaking about the restructuring of the ghetto. He believes the ghetto is not an economically viable structure in our society. He also thinks the solution to this problem is to desegregate the ghetto. The second part of the audio contains a recording of a radio show, titled What Must Be Done, led by Percy Sutten. Dr. Vivian Henderson, Mr. Robert Theofold, and Dr. Robert Netser address what can and must be done by the listener in order to solve the issues of the ghetto and the Black community.
Subject
Speeches, African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Economic conditions, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
A questionnaire for the residents of Vine City in Atlanta Georgia. The questionnaire outlines living conditions, family structure, education, health, income, and employment.
Vivian Henderson Papers
"Vine City Project Questionnaire", circa 1966
Date Created
1960/1969
Description
A questionnaire for the residents of Vine City in Atlanta Georgia. The questionnaire outlines living conditions, family structure, education, health, income, and employment.
Subject
African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Economic conditions, Poverty, Slums
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers