Background
Walther, Richard Ernest was born on November 12, 1921 in Des Moines. Son of Rudolph Herman and Ruth Viola (Leekley) Walther.
library administrator Psychology educator
Walther, Richard Ernest was born on November 12, 1921 in Des Moines. Son of Rudolph Herman and Ruth Viola (Leekley) Walther.
Student, University Illinois, 1941-1942; Bachelor, Texas Christian U., 1949-1950; Master of Arts, Texas Christian U., 1950-1952; Doctor of Education, North Texas State University, Denton, 1954-1962.
Superintendent, Dallas Juvenile Home, 1951-1961; vice president Research and development, United States Industries, Ednl., New York City, 1961-1969; president, Walther & Association, Silver Springs, Maryland., 1969-1972; director of library, Ambassador U., Pasadena, California, 1972-1990; director, institutional research, Ambassador U., Big Sandy, Texas, 1990-1992; associate director College Library., professor psychology, Ambassador U., Big Sandy, Texas, 1992-1996; professor emeritus, since 1996. Vice president research Humane Society of the United States, Washington, 1968-1970. Training consultant Bell Telephone laboratories, Piscataway, New Jersey, 1968-1972.
Member American Psychological Association, American Educational Research Association.
Married Viola Eugenia Godwin, May 4, 1951. Children: Mark Edward, Diane Elaine.