Richardson, Rupert Norval, 1891-1988

Teacher, researcher, author, university administrator, churchman, and civic servant. Born 1891 in Stephens County, Texas. Associated with Hardin-Simmons University (Abilene, Tex.) as either a student or faculty member or administrator from 1907-1988. Serving as university president from 1943-1953. Founded (1924) and served as long-time editor-in-chief of the West Texas Historical Association. Best known work, TEXAS: THE LONE STAR STATE, was first published in 1943; its fourth edition was published in 1981. Also, wrote THE COMANCHE BARRIER, the first full history of an Indian tribute. Died 1988 in Abilene, Texas.

From the description of Papers, 1935-1939. (Texas Tech University). WorldCat record id: 25689839