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
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
Anna Henderson, wife of Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, on vacation in Bermuda.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Anna Henderson, circa 1975
Date Created
1970/1980
Description
Anna Henderson, wife of Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, on vacation in Bermuda.
Subject
African American women, African American families
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
People at the beach.
Vivian Henderson Papers
People at the Beach, June 1969
Date Created
1969-06
Description
People at the beach.
Subject
Children, African American families
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
Boys sit on a bench.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Group Portrait, February 1969
Date Created
1969-02
Description
Boys sit on a bench.
Subject
African American families, Children
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
Group portrait of members of the Citizen's Advisory Committee on Civil Rights.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Citizen's Advisory Committee on Civil Rights, October 1968
Date Created
1968-10
Description
Group portrait of members of the Citizen's Advisory Committee on Civil Rights.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Groups and organizations
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers