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| Size | About 7,200 items (27.0 linear feet) |
| Abstract | Richard Judson Richardson was born in Poplar Bluff, Mo., in 1935. After receiving his B.S. in Public Affairs from Harding College in Arkansas in 1957 and attending the University of Dublin as a Rotary Foundation Fellow, he received his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in political science from Tulane University. He taught at Tulane, Western Michigan University, and the University of Hawaii before joining the faculty of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1969. There, in addition to his teaching, he served as chair of the political science department, 1975-1980, and was active on numerous university committees, chairing the University of North Carolina Bicentennial Observance Committee. From 1995 to 2000, Richardson was provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. Materials of Richard J. Richardson include many that relate to his service at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill papers include general subject files; materials documenting Richardson's involvement in the planning and observance of the University's bicentennial celebration; and papers of John Patrick Hagan, a student of Richardson's who earned his Ph.D. at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and who died in an automobile accident while completing a visiting professorship at the University. In addition to University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill materials, there are also documents created during and prior to Richardson's years as a student at Caruthersville High School in Caruthersville, Mo.; papers from Richardson's undergraduate years at Harding College; papers from his year in Dublin, Ireland, on a Rotary Foundation fellowship; and documents relating to his graduate school years at Tulane University and his early teaching career. There are also recordings of two of Richardson's speeches, a videotape about University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's honor system, and a few photographs. |
| Creator | Richardson, Richard J. |
| Language | English. |
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Subject Headings
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Biographical
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Richard Judson Richardson was born in Poplar Bluff, Mo., in 1935. After receiving his B.S. in Public Affairs from Harding College in Arkansas in 1957 and attending the University of Dublin as a Rotary Foundation Fellow, he received his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in political science from Tulane University. He taught at Tulane, Western Michigan University, and the University of Hawaii before joining the faculty of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1969. There, in addition to his teaching, he served as chairman of the political science department from 1975 to 1980 and was active on numerous university committees, chairing the University of North Carolina Bicentennial Observance Committee. From 1995 to 2000, Richardson provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs.
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Scope and Content
Materials of Richard J. Richardson include many that relate to his service at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill papers include general subject files; materials documenting Richardson's involvement in the planning and observance of UNC's bicentennial celebration; and papers of John Patrick Hagan, a student of Richardson's who earned his Ph.D. at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and who died in an automobile accident while completing a visiting professorship at the University. In addition to University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill materials, there are also documents created during and prior to Richardson's years as a student at Caruthersville High School in Caruthersville, Mo.; papers from Richardson's undergraduate years at Harding College; papers from his year in Dublin, Ireland, on a Rotary Foundation fellowship; and documents relating to his graduate school years at Tulane University and his early as a college teacher. There are also recordings of two of Richardson's speeches, a videotape about University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's honor system, and a few photographs.
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Series 1. Caruthersville, Mo., 1945-1953.
Materials created by Richardson or collection by him during his childhood through his high school years in Missouri.
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Series 2. Harding College, 1953-1957.
Materials from Richardson's years as a college student at Harding College in Arkansas.
| Folder 16 |
Cards #04266, Series: "2. Harding College, 1953-1957." Folder 16 |
| Folder 17-18 |
College materials #04266, Series: "2. Harding College, 1953-1957." Folder 17-18Folder 17Folder 18 |
| Folder 19-22 |
Correspondence #04266, Series: "2. Harding College, 1953-1957." Folder 19-22Folder 19Folder 20Folder 21Folder 22 |
| Folder 23-24 |
Miscellaneous #04266, Series: "2. Harding College, 1953-1957." Folder 23-24Folder 23Folder 24 |
| Folder 25-26 |
Newspaper clippings #04266, Series: "2. Harding College, 1953-1957." Folder 25-26Folder 25Folder 26 |
| Folder 27 |
Theater programs #04266, Series: "2. Harding College, 1953-1957." Folder 27 |
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Series 3. Dublin, Ireland, 1957-1958.
Materials from Richardson's year as a college student at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, on a Rotary Foundation fellowship.
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Series 4. Tulane University and Other Locations, 1958-1969.
Materials from Richardson's year as a graduate college student at Tulane University and his years as a college teacher at Western Michigan University and the University of Hawaii.
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Series 5. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1969-1996.
Materials from Richardson's tenure at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, which began in 1969. The bulk of the materials concern Richardson's teaching and research and the administration of the political science department.
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Subseries 5.1. General Subject Files, 1969-1996.
Materials relating to Richardson's tenure at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in administration and as a political science professor.
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Subseries 5.2. University of North Carolina Bicentennial Celebration, 1986-1994.
Materials relating to Richardson's activities in bicentennial celebration at the University of North Carolina in 1994. See also T-4266/2.
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Subseries 5.3. John Patrick Hagan Materials, 1969;
1980-1986.
Materials relating to John Patrick Hagan, a student of Richardson's who earned his Ph.D. in political science from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and who died in an automobile accident while completing a visiting professorship at the University.
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Series 6. Audiotapes, 1986 and undated.
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Series 7. Videotapes, undated.
| Videotape VT-4266/1 |
"With Honors: the Honor Code system at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill" #04266, Series: "7. Videotapes, undated." VT-4266/1 |
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Series 8. Pictures, 1949-1996.
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Additions after December 1997.
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Addition of June 2000 (Acc. 98653), 1996-1999.
CLOSED pending processing; materials in envelopes.
Routine office file materials, including letters relating to Richardson's speaking engagements and other activities, along with some printed materials, and other items.
| Box 46-48 |
Addition of June 2000 #04266, Subseries: "Addition of June 2000 (Acc. 98653), 1996-1999." Box 46-48Box 46Box 47Box 48 |
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Items Separated
Additions since December 1997 have not been integrated into the original deposit; researchers should therefore scan descriptions of additions for pertinent materials.
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