Bruce Richardson Papers
Scope and Contents
Hand-written letters make up the bulk of the collection. The letters were primarily written by Bruce Richardson while he was living in the Philippines, from 1904 to 1941. Other correspondences were addressed to Bruce Richardson or referenced him in some manner. Also included are sketches, hand-written notes, announcements and photographs. The photographs relate to his stay in the Philippines. The bulk of the material corresponds to his time in the Philippines.
Dates
- 1901-1959
Creator
- Richardson, Bruce (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research without restriction.
Usage Restrictions
No restrictions.
Biographical / Historical
Bruce Richardson, was born in Chico (California) in 1880 where he attended grade school. In 1901 he enrolled at U.C. Berkeley. In 1904 he moved to the Philippines, where he taught Mathematics and English for more than a decade. During his stay in the Philippines, he also worked for the McKinley Road Ranch, the Baguio Vegetable Exchange and a commercial hat maker. He moved back to Northern California in 1941, living there until his death in 1959.
Extent
1.88 Linear Feet (4 Boxes)
Arrangement
Chronological
Publication Rights
The library can only claim physical ownership of the collection. Users are responsible for satisfying any claimants of literary property.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift
Creator
- Richardson, Bruce (Person)
- Title
- Bruce Richardson Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Processed by: Marry Ellen Bailey Encoded by: Dillon Wackerman, Pamela Nett Kruger, July 5, 2012
- Date
- July 5, 2012
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the California State University, Chico, Special Collections, Meriam Library Repository
California State University Chico
400 West First Street
Chico CA 95929-0295 USA US
SpecialCollections@csuchico.edu