Richard W. Alexander Papers, 1970-1995

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Alexander, Richard W.
Title
Richard W. Alexander Papers
Dates
1970-1995 (bulk)
Quantity
1 cubic feet, (3 document cases)
Collection Number
US-WAOE.PP.0021
Summary
These papers document the teaching portfolio of Richard W. Alexander, an Evergreen State College faculty member, from 1970-1994.
Repository
The Evergreen State College, Malcolm Stilson Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Daniel J. Evans Library
L2309
The Evergreen State College
2700 Evergreen Parkway NW
Olympia, WA
98505
Telephone: 3608676126
Fax: 3608676790
archives@evergreen.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public.

Languages
English

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Richard W. Alexander began teaching at The Evergreen State College in 1970. He received his BA from Emory University in 1956, and his MA from Tilan University in 1961 majoring in English. He then received a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois in 1966. Prior to teaching at Evergreen, he taught at San Jose State University and also Knox College. His focus at The Evergreen State College was on 17th and 18th century English literature; the philosophy of Thomas Hobbes; American Literature; Cultural Anthropology; Japanese Culture; Film history and aesthetics.

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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box
1 Instructional Methods and Curriculum Planning; RWA's Curriculum Design 1970-1972
1 Instructional Methods and Curriculum Planning; Seminaring 1982
1 Instructional Methods and Curriculum Planning; English Major Curriculum Teacher Certification 1984
1 Instructional Methods and Curriculum Planning; Humanities Programs 1984-1985
1 Instructional Methods and Curriculum Planning; European and American Studies 1977-1986
1 Instructional Methods and Curriculum Planning; Orientation - History 1981
1 1992-1994 Evaluations (Self); Some Western Classics; Founders of Realism; Fulbright-Hayes Lecturer (U of Debrecen, Hungary) 1992-1994
1 Evaluation (Faculty/Program); Writing as Lifes Work 1979-1980
1 Evaluation (as Dean) by Faculty 1981-1982
1 Faculty Evaluations by Dean 1981-1982
1 Evaluations (Faculty) Human Development 1982-1983
1 Evaluations (Faculty) Making of America 1983-1984
1 Faculty Evaluation by Students - Fall/Winter 1985-01-1985-03
1 Evaluations: Student of Faculty Spring 1985-04-1985-06
1 Evaluations (Faculty) Japanese Language & Culture 1985-1986
1 Evaluations (Faculty) Inventing America Fall 1986
1 Student Evaluation of Faculty: Ideas of Evolution 1987-1988
1 Evaluations (Faculty): Some Western Classics Winter 1993-03
1 Evaluations (Faculty): Founders of Realism Spring 1993
1 Evaluations (Faculty): South Fall 1993
1 Colleague Commendations 1970-1995
1 Evaluations (Self and Colleagues) 1983-1989
2 The Great Origami Geoduck 1976
2 Correspondence: Alexander to Joe Oleander - Pacific Rim Studies 1985
2 TESC Employment Application Essay 1980-1985
2 Resume 1988
2 Correspondence 1972-1989
2 Correspondence 1977-1989
2 Current Materials and Major Documents 1970-1995
2 Speeches 1977
2 Faculty Exchange 1983
2 Transcribed Lectures and Student Notes 1976
2 The Seventeenth Century England/The Continent: Course Description and Handouts 1984/1985 1984-1985
2 The 17th Century Lectures 1984-1985
2 Contemporary Moral Philosophy (Spring) - Vancouver Campus 1985
2 Inventing America Lectures 1985-1986
2 Japan Language & Culture - Exams and Handouts 1986-1987
2 Japan: Language & Culture - Lectures 1986-1987
2 Japan: Language & Culture - Wood, Rex Papers 1986-1987
2 Ideas of Evolution - Handouts Fall 1987
2 Ideas of Evolution - Workshops 1987-1988
2 Ideas of Evolution - Program Evaluations 1987-1988
2 Words & Music - Handouts (some missing) 1988-1989
2 17th Century English Literature Winter 1989
2 Program Materials 1992-1994
3 Long-Range Curriculum DTF 1976-1986
3 Faculty Workload Survey 1971
3 Workshops and Self-Paced Learning DTF 1971
3 Overseas and Language Programs DTF 1971
3 Committee on Governance (COG) 1970-1971
3 Curriculum Planning 1970-1971
3 Faculty Tenure DTF 1970-1971
3 Evergreen Academic Governance 1970-1972
3 Writing Workshop - Fall 1973
3 Evergreen Arts Governance 1970-1975
3 Cooperative Education DTF 1975
3 Evergreen Council 1980-1981
3 Core Program and Enrollment Governance 1984
3 Faculty Evaluations DTF 1986
3 Value and Aspirations Sub-Committee 1986
3 Faculty Evaluation Worksheets 1986
3 Kobe Exchange Planning 1992-1993
3 Archives Goal Planning 1992
3 Enrollment and Retention Governance 1992

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