Derek Henderson Collection
Item set
- Title
- Derek Henderson Collection
- Alternative Title
- Dr. Derek Henderson (1929–2009) Collection
- Creator
- Henderson, Derek
- Description
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This collection comprises a comprehensive record of the intellectual and administrative output of Dr. Derek Scott Henderson during his tenure as the Vice-Chancellor of Rhodes University (1975–1996). As the first Rhodes-educated man to lead the institution, Dr. Henderson’s papers document a pivotal era of institutional growth, financial stabilization, and the navigation of the university through the height and eventual dismantling of the apartheid era.
Thematic Focus:
Financial Stewardship: Documentation of the strategies used to transform Rhodes into a financially viable and research-intensive institution.
Academic Freedom and Ethics: Speeches defending the university as a "congenial environment for learning" amidst political turmoil.
Technological Advancement: Insights into the early development of computer science and computing infrastructure in South African higher education.
Community and Heritage: Materials relating to his work with the 1820 National Settlers Monument and the Grahamstown (Makhanda) community. - Date Issued
- 1975–1996
- Type
- Collection
- Publisher
- Rhodes University
- Place
- Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa
- Subject
- Rhodes University — History — 20th Century
- Higher Education Administration — South Africa
- Speeches, addresses, etc., South African (English)
- Apartheid and Education — South Africa
- Computer Science — Study and Teaching (Higher) — South Africa
- Rights Holder
- Rhodes University
Items
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Talk to new students 1984 -
Rhodes University 1984 Graduation Ceremonies Address -
A Vice-Chancellor looks back -
Opening address: Third South African Computer Symposium on Research in Theory, Software and HardwareOpening address: Third South African Computer Symposium on Research in Theory, Software and Hardware -
Message to be read out on behalf of the VC at a party being held to honour Guy Butler at Rhodes University during the AUTESA Conference -
Valedictory address: Miss M.G Richardson -
Introduction by VC Dr D.S Henderson to inaugural lecture by Professor J Charteris, Head of the Department of Physical Education -
Statement for a meeting to be held on Tuesday 3 May 1983 -
Toast to honorary graduates 1983 -
Vice-Chancellor's report to Convocation -
Speech by the Vice-Chancellor, Dr DS Henderson, at luncheon in honour of Mr Neil Papenfus -
Address to new students 14 February 1983 -
Ceremony of the key: Selborne College, East London -
Admission of Dr the Hon Henry Gluckman to honorary fellowship of the College of Medicine of South Africa -
SABC report - Afrikaans draft 1983 -
Speech for function to welcome new director of 1820 Monument to Grahamstown -
Vice-Chancellor's report for SABC, December 1983 -
Rag message 1983 -
Rhodes University 1983 Graduation Ceremonies Address -
Welcoming remarks to new lecturers : Teaching Learning Support Committee -
Address to Kearsney College boys and parents -
Toast to honorary graduates -
Opening remarks: orientation course for new lecturers -
The H.S.R.C. Report on the provision of education in relation to the universities -
Welcome address to new students (handwritten)