David E. Howard Papers

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Richmond
Rare Books and Special Collections
Boatwright Library
University of Richmond
28 Westhampton Way
Richmond, VA 23173
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Lynda Kachurek
Phone: (804) 289-8458
Fax: (804) 287-1840
Restrictions:

There are no restrictions on accessing material in this collection.

Terms of access:

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 Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright.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.

Preferred citation:

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

Summary

Extent:
2.5 Linear Feet (5 containers)
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.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

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

Background

Scope and content:

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.

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.

Acquisition information:
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.

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