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 Bryant Drake. Materials in the Personal and Biographical series include both Drake’s and his 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

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

Richard Bryant Drake came to Berea College in 1957 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.

Arrangement Note

Arrangement is by series as follows:

Personal/Biographical; Professional and Campus Interests; Notes and Drafts; History of Appalachia Drafts and Prospectus, Part A; History of Appalachia/The Appalachian Experience, Part B; History of Appalachia/The Appalachian Experience, Part C; History of Appalachia/The Appalachian Experience, Part D; Dissertation Notes