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 speech delivered by Dr. Vivian Henderson at a meeting on May 22, 1967. Dr. Henderson describes some of his research findings. He also discusses the challenges faced by people who "suffer the burdens of history." Dr. Henderson asserts the importance of equality of access over equality of opportunity in education and describes the testing and entrance experiences of African American students once they are admitted into college. He stresses the necessity of historically black colleges being integrated.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Ad Hoc Committee Colt Descadis, May 22, 1969
Date Created
1969-05-22
Description
This audio recording contains a speech delivered by Dr. Vivian Henderson at a meeting on May 22, 1967. Dr. Henderson describes some of his research findings. He also discusses the challenges faced by people who "suffer the burdens of history." Dr. Henderson asserts the importance of equality of access over equality of opportunity in education and describes the testing and entrance experiences of African American students once they are admitted into college. He stresses the necessity of historically black colleges being integrated.
Subject
Speeches, African American universities and colleges, College students, School integration
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
View of Anna Henderson, wife of Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, with daughter Kimberly Anne Henderson.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Anna and Kimberly Henderson, 1968
Date Created
1968
Description
View of Anna Henderson, wife of Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, with daughter Kimberly Anne Henderson.
Subject
African American families, African Americans--Education
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Anna Henderson, wife of Dr. Vivian W. Henderson, with daughter Wyonella Marie Henderson outdoors.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Anna and Wyonella Henderson, 1955
Date Created
1955
Description
Anna Henderson, wife of Dr. Vivian W. Henderson, with daughter Wyonella Marie Henderson outdoors.
Subject
Children, African American families
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Anna Henderson and children with unidentified people on a tourist train at an amusement park.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Anna Henderson and Children, August 1958
Date Created
1958-08
Description
Anna Henderson and children with unidentified people on a tourist train at an amusement park.
Subject
African American families, Children
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Anna Henderson and the Henderson children observing a bell on the steps of an unidentified building.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Anna Henderson and Children, August 1958
Date Created
1958-08
Description
Anna Henderson and the Henderson children observing a bell on the steps of an unidentified building.
Subject
African American families, Children
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Anna Henderson and her children standing in front of a tourist train at an amusement park.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Anna Henderson and Children, August 1958
Date Created
1958-08
Description
Anna Henderson and her children standing in front of a tourist train at an amusement park.
Subject
African American families, Children
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Anna Henderson watches her children play.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Anna Henderson and Children, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Anna Henderson watches her children play.
Subject
Children, African American families
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Anna Henderson and one of the Henderson children swimming.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Anna Henderson and Children, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Anna Henderson and one of the Henderson children swimming.
Subject
Children, African American families
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Anna Henderson, the wife of Vivian Wilson Henderson, and three of their children on top of Mary's Rock Mountain in Virginia.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Anna Henderson and Children, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Anna Henderson, the wife of Vivian Wilson Henderson, and three of their children on top of Mary's Rock Mountain in Virginia.
Subject
African American families, Children, African American women
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Anna Powell Henderson and the Henderson children sitting beside a Christmas tree.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Anna Henderson and Children, December 1966
Date Created
1966-12
Description
Anna Powell Henderson and the Henderson children sitting beside a Christmas tree.
Subject
African American families, Children
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Anna Henderson and three children in front of an unidentified school building.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Anna Henderson and Children, February 1959
Date Created
1959-02
Description
Anna Henderson and three children in front of an unidentified school building.
Subject
African American families, Children
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 Anna Henderson (third from left), wife of Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, and five unidentified women.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Anna Henderson with 5 Women, circa 1960
Date Created
1955/1965
Description
Group portrait of Anna Henderson (third from left), wife of Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, and five unidentified women.
Subject
African American women, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Portrait of Vandola Henderson King, aunt of Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Aunt Vandola Henderson King, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Portrait of Vandola Henderson King, aunt of Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson.
Subject
African American women, African American families
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
A baby, identified by the surname Valentine, crawls on the floor.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Baby Crawling, 1955
Date Created
1955
Description
A baby, identified by the surname Valentine, crawls on the floor.
Subject
Children, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
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
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
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
View of boats on the water.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Boats on the Water, September 1968
Date Created
1968-09
Description
View of boats on the water.
Subject
African American families, Buildings and grounds, Presidents
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers