Background
Hooker, Richard James was born on September 6, 1912 in Milwaukee. Son of Harry A. and Edith (O'Donnell) Hooker.
Hooker, Richard James was born on September 6, 1912 in Milwaukee. Son of Harry A. and Edith (O'Donnell) Hooker.
AB, University of Chicago, 1934; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Chicago, 1943.
Research assistant, University of Chicago, 1936-1940; instructor, Center Young Men’s Christian Association College, Chicago, 1941-1944; assistant professor, acting department chairman history, Center Young Men’s Christian Association College, Chicago, 1944-1945; associate professor, Roosevelt University, Chicago, 1945-1949; department chairman history, Roosevelt University, Chicago, 1945-1949, 50-62; professor American history, Roosevelt University, Chicago, 1949-1969; professor emeritus, Roosevelt University, Chicago, 1969-1986.
Trustee Roosevelt University, Chicago, 1952-1955, 64-67. Member American History Association, Japan American Society (trustee 1961-1968, vice president 1964-1968), American Association of University Professors, American Civil Liberties Union, Common Cause, Amnesty International, Alpha Delta Phi.
Married Nancy Harvison, January 5, 1952.