Verna Mae James Henderson collection
Collection
Collection number: aarl021-002
Scope and Contents
This collection documents the life of Verna Henderson. It includes photographs, an oral history and programs.
Dates
- 1914-2013
Language of Materials
English
Biographical / Historical
Verna Mae James Henderson was born on July 15, 1914. She graduated from Booker T. Washington High School then attended Clark College. She graduated in 1939. She later earned her Master's degree from Atlanta University. Verna was a teacher and principal. She worked at Walter White Elementary School. She was a member of Radcliffe Presbyterian Church and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She was co-founder of the O.F.F. Bridge Club and was married to L.C. Henderson. She died in 2013.
Extent
.5 Linear Feet
- Title
- Verna Mae James Henderson collectionaarl021-002
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Description is written in: English, Code for undetermined script script.
Repository Details
Part of the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History Repository