David E. Howard PapersMS-61

David E. Howard PapersMS-61


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University of Richmond

Book Arts, Archives, & Rare Books, Boatwright Memorial Library
261 Richmond Way
University of Richmond, VA 23173
archives@richmond.edu
URL: https://library.richmond.edu/collections/rare/index.html

Maddie Olvey & Lynda Kachurek

Repository
University of Richmond
Identification
MS-61
Title
David E. Howard Papers 1953-1980
Quantity
2.5 Linear Feet
Language
English
Abstract
This collection contains the papers of University of Richmond alumni, David E. Howard , who graduated from Richmond College in 1977. Howard wrote for The Collegian student newspaper and served as editor during his junior year as well as working for The Richmond Times-Dispatch and other media outlets. The David E. Howard Journalism Scholarship at the University of Richmond was established by family and friends in his memory.

Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright restrictions may apply. Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on accessing material in this collection.

Preferred Citation

[Box #, File #], MS-61, David E. Howard Papers, Book Arts, Archives, and Rare Books, Boatwright Memorial Library, University of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Materials in this collection were donated by Elizabeth Howard, sister of David Howard in 2021. Addition materials were donated in 2024.

Processing Information

Processed by Maddie Olvey, BAARB Senior Student Assistant, in 2021, with additions incorporated and Finding Aid revised by Lynda Kachurek in 2025.

Biographical / Historical

This collection contains the papers and work of University of Richmond student and alum, David E. Howard , RC 1977. While in high school, Howard was the news director for WTSL, a radio station in Lebanon, New Hampshire and served as an on-air news anchor for WNNE-TV in Hanover, New Hampshire . Howard wrote for The Collegian student newspaper and served as editor during his junior year. He also interned with and worked for the Richmond Times Dispatch while he attended college. After graduating in May 1977, Howard passed away 11 October 1977 from a brain aneurysm. His short career encompassed a significant variety of print and broadcast journalism work. The David E. Howard Journalism Scholarship at the University of Richmond was established by family and friends in his memory.

Scope and Contents

This collection contains materials primarily related to David E. Howard's time and career at the University of Richmond in the mid-1970s. Included are personal and professional materials which reflect his interests, life and work during the time he spent at the university.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged into 4 series:

Series 1:
Personal
Series 2:
University of Richmond & The Collegian
Series 3:
Richmond Times-Dispatch & Journalism
Series 4:
Photographs

Related Material

The Collegian for the 1970s is available online at https://collegian.richmond.edu/

The Collegian ran Howard's obituary and a reflection of his life by Tom Stenzel, also an editor of The Collegian , in the Vol. 65, No. 6, 20 October 1977 issue.

The Richmond Times-Dispatch obituary was published 12 October 1977, pg. 14.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

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Container List

Personal
1953-1978
Scope and Contents

Series 1: Personal, contains information related to Howard's personal and daily life, including correspondence, scholarships and internships, and housing. Of particular interest is information about the Ralph McGill scholarship Howard was awarded.

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University of Richmond & The Collegian
1973-1980
Scope and Contents

Series 2: University of Richmond & The Collegian , focuses on Howard's time at the University of Richmond, from his acceptance to graduation. Included are correspondence with faculty and staff and some assignments he completed. The largest portion relates to his work with The Collegian , UR's student newspaper. Howard wrote for the paper and served as editor-in-chief during his junior year. The series also contains information on the scholarship established at UR in his memory.

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Richmond Times-Dispatch & Journalism
Mixed Materials box: 5 1962-1977 and undated
Scope and Contents

Series 3: Richmond Times-Dispatch & Journalism , contains materials relating to Howard's work across multiple media outlets from his high school through college years. He worked for the Richmond Times-Dispatch for several years including as a crime and news reporter. Other materials highlight Howard's work for other newspapers and radio stations as well as his efforts to secure employment after graduation

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Photographs
Graphic Materials box: 5 1966-1975 and undated
Scope and Contents

Series 4: Photographs, contains photos relating to Richmond, especially UR, and New Hampshire . The series includes photographs taken by Howard.

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