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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Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, president of Clark College, with unidentified students.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Vivian Henderson with Students, circa 1965
Date Created
1960/1970
Description
Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson, president of Clark College, with unidentified students.
Subject
African Americans--Education, Presidents, African American universities and colleges, 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
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
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
The Chicken of the Sea Pirate Ship and Restaurant at the Disneyland theme park in Anaheim, California.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Pirate Ship, August 1962
Date Created
1962-08
Description
The Chicken of the Sea Pirate Ship and Restaurant at the Disneyland theme park in Anaheim, California.
Subject
Presidents, African American families, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Unidentified children on stage during a play or theatrical program.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Children Stand on Stage, August 1961
Date Created
1961-08
Description
Unidentified children on stage during a play or theatrical program.
Subject
Children, African American families
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
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
Vivian Wilson Henderson, at a commencement ceremony at Clark College in Atlanta, Georgia.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Commencement Proceedings, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
Vivian Wilson Henderson, at a commencement ceremony at Clark College in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
Presidents, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies
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
Unidentified children holding baskets on the front steps of an unidentified building.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Children Holding Baskets, August 1961
Date Created
1961-08
Description
Unidentified children holding baskets on the front steps of an unidentified building.
Subject
Children, African American families
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
View of the mountain view and outdoor land.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Landscape, February 1966
Date Created
1966-09
Description
View of the mountain view and outdoor land.
Subject
African American families, Buildings and grounds, Presidents
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
Aerial view of a city.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Buildings, September 1968
Date Created
1968-09
Description
Aerial view of a city.
Subject
African American families, Buildings and grounds, Presidents
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
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
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 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
Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson with unidentified men serving on a consultation committee at the United States Department of Labor.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Henderson and a Consultation Committee of the USDL, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
Dr. Vivian Wilson Henderson with unidentified men serving on a consultation committee at the United States Department of Labor.
Subject
Presidents, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers
Dr. Vivian Henderson and a group of unidentified men at a Clark College Commencement Ceremony.
Vivian Henderson Papers
Commencement Proceedings, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
Dr. Vivian Henderson and a group of unidentified men at a Clark College Commencement Ceremony.
Subject
Presidents, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Education, Commencement ceremonies
Collection
Vivian Henderson Papers