Gerald A. Richardson Correspondence
Collection
Identifier: Mss 3071
Content Description
This collection is comprised mainly of correspondence to and from Gerald Richardson from 1953 to 2007. The letters with unknown date are contained in a separate folder. There are a few postcards and giftcards with unknown dates. Two notes to public speeches, one for Fred Scheel, and the other for Jerry Lamb feature as well. Various foreign currencies, some of which appear to be from Richardson’s tour in Korea are contained. A letter for N.D.S.U. fellow Laura McDaniel is also within this collection. Finally, a folder of miscellaneous materials is included. Persons of note contained within the correspondence are as follows: Fred Scheel, Karl E. Mundt, James B. Rhoades, Mark Andrews, Quentin Burdick, Leo Kim, Malcolm S. Forbes Jr., Robert Dawson, Robert L. Burgess, Clarence Glasrud, Robert Hendrickson, Reuben Askanase, William B. Blankenburg, John Hoeven, Irwin Blumenfeld, David Askanase, and Charles Bailley.
Dates
- 1953-2007
Access
The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the NDSU Archives.
Copyright
Copyrights to this collection are not held by the NDSU Archives.
Biography
Gerald A. Richardson, (b. 1/6/1930) was the former Director of Communications and University Relations, Associate Professor of Communication, and Director of Special Publications at N.D.S.U. Richardson started his academic career by achieving a B.A. in Printing and Journalism from South Dakota State University in 1953. Immediately upon graduation, Richardson enlisted as a U.S. Army public information officer in Korea, serving from 1953-1955. Upon completing his service, Richardson returned to S.D.S.U. for a short time, before relocating to Seattle, Washington. Seeking to further his professional aims, Richardson then earned an M.A. in Communication Science from the University of Washington in 1967. While his professional career began as Assistant University Editor at S.D.S.U. from 1955-1961, and a short stint as News Bureau Editor at the University of Washington from 1960-1961, he soon found his true home in North Dakota.
Richardson joined the communications and university relations office of North Dakota State University in 1963, serving as bureau editor for three years. The following six years saw Richardson serve as University Editor. In 1971, Richardson obtained a position as director of University relations at N.D.S.U. During this portion of his professional career, he served as Assistant Professor from 1967-1969, and then as Associate Professor after 1969.
Richardson achieved many awards and made many strides for the University during his time of service. He served 24 years as the editor of Frontiers, and Bison Briefs, both alumni publications for N.D.S.U. Bison Briefs was one of Richardson’s biggest accomplishments, garnering over 50 regional and national awards. In 1985 it was chosen as one of the top two alumni newspapers in the nation by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (C.A.S.E.) In 1987, Richardson himself received the C.A.S.E. District VI Distinguished Service Award for his 30 year involvement in exemplary academic service.
Gerald Richardson loved life and had great passions in addition to his academic career, and public service. Travelling, photography, and writing, as well as an interest in the history of journalism and typography figured highly in his private life. Gerald’s wife, Lou Richardson was the love of his life and they both served at N.D.S.U. for a combined 57 years of service before jointly retiring in 1993.
Gerald Richardson died on July 27, 2021.
Richardson joined the communications and university relations office of North Dakota State University in 1963, serving as bureau editor for three years. The following six years saw Richardson serve as University Editor. In 1971, Richardson obtained a position as director of University relations at N.D.S.U. During this portion of his professional career, he served as Assistant Professor from 1967-1969, and then as Associate Professor after 1969.
Richardson achieved many awards and made many strides for the University during his time of service. He served 24 years as the editor of Frontiers, and Bison Briefs, both alumni publications for N.D.S.U. Bison Briefs was one of Richardson’s biggest accomplishments, garnering over 50 regional and national awards. In 1985 it was chosen as one of the top two alumni newspapers in the nation by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (C.A.S.E.) In 1987, Richardson himself received the C.A.S.E. District VI Distinguished Service Award for his 30 year involvement in exemplary academic service.
Gerald Richardson loved life and had great passions in addition to his academic career, and public service. Travelling, photography, and writing, as well as an interest in the history of journalism and typography figured highly in his private life. Gerald’s wife, Lou Richardson was the love of his life and they both served at N.D.S.U. for a combined 57 years of service before jointly retiring in 1993.
Gerald Richardson died on July 27, 2021.
Extent
.25 Linear Feet (.25 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Both personal and work related correspondence collected by Gerald "Jerry" Richardson, both before and during his career in Communications and University Relations at N.D.S.U.
Provenance
Donated by Gerald Richardson, 2019 (Acc. 2019-105irs)
Property rights
The NDSU Archives owns the property rights to this collection.
- Title
- Finding aid to the Gerald A. Richardson Correspondence
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Institute for Regional Studies Repository
Contact:
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West Building N
3551 7th Avenue North
Fargo North Dakota 58102 United States
ndsu.archives@ndsu.edu