Background
Richard, John Benard was born on November 2, 1932 in Gulfport, Mississippi, United States. Son of John Jesse and Helen (Schott) Richard.
Richard, John Benard was born on November 2, 1932 in Gulfport, Mississippi, United States. Son of John Jesse and Helen (Schott) Richard.
Student, Perkinston Junior College, 1950-1952; Bachelor of Science, Mississippi Southern College, 1954; Master of Library Science, Louisiana State University, 1959.
With Preparations department, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1959; with Humanities division, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1959-1960; head library, Louisiana State University, Alexandria, 1960-1976; director, East Baton Rouge Parish Library., since 1977.
Board of directors Kent House Foundation, 1971-1976, Center Louisiana Art Association, 1971-1976. Member Louisiana Council for Music and Performing Arts, 1970-1976, Rapides Art Council, 1971-1976, Arts and Humanities Council of Greater Baton Rouge, 1977-1982. Chairman United Way Family Services Committee, Baton Rouge, 1983.
Served with United States Army, 1954-1957.
Married Sandra Davis, December 19, 1970. Children: Brian, John Blake, Elizabeth.