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Richard Bullington Papers, 1935-1977
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Richard Bullington Papers
- Dates
- 1935-1977 (inclusive)19351977
- Quantity
- 0.5 linear feet, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- MSS 222
- Summary
- The Richard Bullington Papers includes news articles and photos of his participation in track events, commencement programs, and course writings. Also includes samples of his writing and a speech given at Mountain Home Air Force Base.
- Repository
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Boise State University Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
1910 University Drive
Boise ID
83725
Telephone: 2084263990
archives@boisestate.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is available for research.
- Languages
- English
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Richard Bullington Papers includes news articles and photos of his participation in track events, commencement programs, and course writings. Also includes samples of his writing and a speech given at Mountain Home Air Force Base.
Papers from Vice President Bullington's Boise State career can be found in the University Archives, RG10.
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Dr. Richard Bullington was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1920. While living in Collingswood, New Jersey, Bullington was active in athletics in both junior and senior high school. He received recognition for his participation in track and field events. Bullington attended Rutgers University on scholarship where he lettered in both football and track. After graduating in 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving in the Naval Air Corps from 1942-1945. Following World War II, Bullington taught school and received a Masters and Doctorate of Education from the University of Alabama.
From 1953-1957, Bullington served as Director in Training Analysis at Williams Air Force Base in Arizona. He became principal of Arcadia High School in Phoenix. While a professor of education at Arizona State University, in 1977 he was hired to be Executive Vice President of Boise State University, serving until 1987. His civic service included the Boise Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce.
Richard Bullington died in 2002 in Boise, Idaho.
[Based on Idaho Statesman obituary, Dec. 25, 2002]
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
[item description], Richard Bullington Papers, Box [number] Folder [number], Boise State University Special Collections and Archives.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1-4 | Collingswood Junior and High Schools | 1935-1938 |
| 1 | 5-9 | Rugers University | 1938-1942 |
| 1 | 10 | Naval Reserve Application | 1942 |
| 1 | 11-13 | University of Alabama | 1951-1953 |
| 1 | 14 | Williams Air Force Base | 1955 |
| 1 | 15 | Outline: "model for Improvement for Quality Education" | |
| 1 | 16-17 | Scottsdale Arcadia High School | 1960-1962 |
| 1 | 18 | Mountain Home Air Force Base | 1977 |
| 1 | 19-20 | Application of Elementary School Mathematics to Certain Functions of Flight | |
| 1 | 21 | Boise Chamber of Commerce | 1968 |
| 1 | 22 | Rotary Club | 1977 |
| 1 | 23 | Fall Out Shelter Information | 1966-1967 |
| 1 | 24 | Emily Bullington (mother) | 1951-1969 |
| 1 | 25 | Ruby C. Bullington (father) | 1969 |
| 1 | 26 | Barbara Bullington (sister) | 1945-1948 |
| 1 | 27 | Barry Bullington (son) | 1947 |
| 1 | 28 | Collingswood, New Jersey | 1939, 1969 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Education
- Education, Higher
Corporate Names
- Boise State University
Geographical Names
- Boise (Idaho)
Mary Carter-Hepworth
2004; updated 2023
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