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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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
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
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
Dr. Vivian Henderson and his wife Anna Henderson speaking with an unidentified woman.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Mr. and Mrs. Henderson, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
Dr. Vivian Henderson and his wife Anna Henderson speaking with an unidentified woman.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Presidents, Events and programs
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
E.L. Simon speaking at an event.
Vivian Henderson Papers
E.L. Simon, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
E.L. Simon speaking at an event.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Speeches, Events and programs
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
A man, possibly surnamed Brantley, speaking at an unidentified event.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Speaker at a Podium, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
A man, possibly surnamed Brantley, speaking at an unidentified event.
Subject
Events and programs, Speeches
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
People socialize at Clark College Freshmen Orientation.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Clark College Freshmen Orientation, circa 1960
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
People socialize at Clark College Freshmen Orientation.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, College students, Events and programs, Presidents
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Students line up at Freshmen Orientation.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Clark College Freshmen Orientation, circa 1960
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Students line up at Freshmen Orientation.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, College students, Events and programs
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
People help themselves to refreshments at the Clark College Freshmen orientation.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Clark College Freshmen Orientation, circa 1960
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
People help themselves to refreshments at the Clark College Freshmen orientation.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, College students, Events and programs
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
People socialize at Clark College Freshmen Orientation.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Clark College Freshmen Orientation, circa 1960
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
People socialize at Clark College Freshmen Orientation.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, College students, Events and programs, Presidents
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson speaking with an unidentified man at an unidentified event.
Vivian Henderson Papers
President Vivian Wilson Henderson and Others, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson speaking with an unidentified man at an unidentified event.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Presidents, Events and programs
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Students line up at Freshmen Orientation.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Clark College Freshmen Orientation, circa 1960
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Students line up at Freshmen Orientation.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, College students, Events and programs
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Vivian Henderson gathers with other unidentified collegues at a party.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Vivian Henderson with Others, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1969
Description
Vivian Henderson gathers with other unidentified collegues at a party.
Subject
African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Presidents, Events and programs
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
A man and woman dance at a social event.
Vivian Henderson Papers
People at an Event, February 1959
Date Created
1959-02
Description
A man and woman dance at a social event.
Subject
African American men, African American women, Events and programs
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers