Richard Bryant Drake papers

Collection

Identifier: RG 09-9.15

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This set of papers contains research notes, manuscripts, drafts and personal/biographical materials of Richard (Dick) Bryant Drake. Materials in the Personal and Biographical series include both Drake’s and family members’ writings.

Dates

created: 1948-2001
Other: Majority of material found in 1960-1995
Other: Date acquired: 02/01/2001

Creator

Drake, Richard B. -- 1925- (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Records can be accessed through the Reading Room, Berea College Special Collections and Archives, Hutchins Library, Berea College.

Conditions Governing Use

Provided for research and teaching purposes. There are no restrictions on use of this material other than federal copyright regulations.

Extent

5.50 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Papers of Richard (Dick) Bryant Drake.

Arrangement Note

Arrangement is by series as follows: Series 1: Personal/Biographical; Series 2: Professional and Campus Interests; Series 3: Writings and Manuscripts: Notes and Drafts; Series 4: "A History of Appalachia"/"The Appalachian Experience" Drafts and Prospectus (Part A); Series 5: "History of Appalachia/The Appalachian Experience" (Part B); Series 6: "History of Appalachia/The Appalachian Experience" (Part C); Series 7: "The Appalachian Experience" (Part D); Series 8: Dissertation Notes

Source of Acquisition

These papers were given to the Berea College Archives by R. B. Drake in February of 2001.

Related collection at Berea College

Appalachian Notes Records (SAA 027); Appalachian Oral History Collection (1973 Fall Term) (SAA 059); Berea College 1973 Appalachian Oral History Project Collection (January Short Term) (RG 14.03); Faculty and Staff Unofficial Records (RG 9.0); Poverty Warriors Oral History Project - Appalachian Studies 286 Summer 2015 (BCA 0284)

Bibliography

Richard Bryant Drake came to Berea College in 1956 after receiving his master’s degree from the University of Chicago and his doctoral degree from Emory University. During his tenure at Berea, Drake served as a professor of history and as the chairperson of the History and Political Science Department. Drake retired from Berea College in 1993.