Roady, Elston E. (Elston Edward), 1920-
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Born April 9, 1920 in Kane, Illinois, Dr. Elston Roady is a nationally known and respected educator and political scientist. Prior to joining Florida State University in 1947 as a professor in the Political Science Department, he received his B.S. in Social Science and Speech from Illinois State University in 1942, his M.A. in 1947 and PhD in 1951 from the University of Illinois. At Florida State University, he served as Instructor in Political Science (1947-1949), Assistant Professor (1951-1954), Associate Professor (1954-1958), and Professor from 1959-1984. He retired in 1983, and is now Professor Emeritus. In addition to establishing himself as a highly respected instructor, Roady is also recognized for his expertise in political campaign finance and elections on the local, state, and national levels. He has served as a consultant to numerous state governments and helped draft new election laws for 15 states and several foreign countries. He has provided post-election analyses for Time, U.S. News and World Report, and Newsweek magazines, National Public Radio, CBS, and ABC television.
From the description of Dr. Elston Roady collection, 1920-1988 (inclusive) (bulk 1968-1973). (Florida State University). WorldCat record id: 652102714
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- Political campaigns
- Elections
- Governor
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- Florida (as recorded)
