Gresham Riley, 1980-1992

Sub-Series — Multiple Containers

Identifier: Sub-series VIII

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Riley papers (1980-1992) include biographical materials, publications, correspondence, reports, and memos relating to CC lobbying activities on HB1115, 1182, 1132. ECS/Campus Compact materials are included in the files as well as information about Riley's inauguration and eventual participation in the presidential search for his successor.

Dates

1980-1992

Extent

2.3 Linear Feet (5 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Record Group: English

Additional Description

Abstract

Gresham Riley was president of the Colorado College from 1981 through 1992 (sabbatical, 1991). Riley was born in 1938 in Jackson, Mississippi. He received his A.B. from Baylor University and his M.A. and Ph.D. from Yale University. Prior to his arrival at Colorado College, he held the position of Professor of Philosophy and Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at the University of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia. Riley left Colorado College in 1992 and in 1994 was elected president of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia.

Physical Location

Special Collections and Archives at Tutt Library.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Greshham Riley, 06/1997.

Processing Information

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