Richard W. Burkhardt Memoranda
RG.03.01.12
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Ball State University Archives and Special Collections
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Muncie, Indiana, 47306
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Richard W. Burkhardt Memoranda RG.03.01.12
Table of Contents
Summary Information ................................................................................................................................. 3
Biographical Note.......................................................................................................................................... 4
Scope and Contents....................................................................................................................................... 4
Arrangement...................................................................................................................................................4
Administrative Information .........................................................................................................................4
Controlled Access Headings..........................................................................................................................5
Bibliography...................................................................................................................................................6
Collection Inventory...................................................................................................................................... 7
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Summary Information
Repository
Ball State University Archives and Special Collections
Title
Richard W. Burkhardt memoranda
Date
1979
Extent
0.2 Cubic feet 1 Box
Language
English
Preferred Citation
Richard W. Burkhardt Memoranda, Archives and Special Collections, Ball State University Libraries
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Biographical Note
Richard W. Burkhardt received his undergraduate degree from Knox College in 1939. He went on to
receive an A.M. in 1940, an A.M.T. in 1942, and an Ed.D. in 1945 from Harvard University.
Prior to coming to Ball State in 1952, Burkhardt served seven years as a professor of Education and
Social Sciences at Syracuse University's Maxwell Graduate School of Citizenship and Public Affairs.
He came to Ball State to serve as Dean of the Teachers College and as a Professor of History. When Ball
State Teacher College was renamed Ball State University in 1965, Burkhardt became the Vice President
for Instructional Affairs and the Dean of Faculties. He went on to serve as Acting President of Ball State
University from September 1, 1978 to June 30, 1979. After President Jerry Anderson was selected,
Burkhardt was named Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs from September 1979 to February
1980.
He was instrumental in the establishment of the Althea Stoeckel Delaware County Archives, now called
the Stoeckel Archives of Local history, as well as the London Centre Program, which is a semesterlong, multi-disciplinary study abroad opportunity for Ball State University students. In 1984, Ball State
University honored Dr. Burkhardt with an honorary Doctorate of Law. Burkhardt retired from Ball State
University in 1985, after 33 years of service.
Scope and Contents
This collection includes memoranda from 1979.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Administrative Information
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Publication Information
Ball State University Archives and Special Collections
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Copyright Notice
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Ball State University, Muncie, IN. All requests to
publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Archives and Special Collections.
Custodial History
The Richard W. Burkhardt Memoranda Collection was received by Archives and Special Collections as a
records transfer.
Accruals
No additions are expected.
Processing Information
Finding aid created 2008/11/04 by Carolyn F. Runyon.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
• Ball State University.
Geographic Name(s)
• Muncie (Ind.)
Personal Name(s)
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• Burkhardt, Richard W.
Subject(s)
• College administrators
Bibliography
"Biography of Richard W. Burkhardt." http://www.bsu.edu/history/article/0,,40944--,00.html (accessed
October 23, 2009).
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Office of the President records
Collection Inventory
Office of the President records
Richard W. Burkhardt memoranda, 1979
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