Background
Hurst, Richard Maurice was born on September 17, 1938 in Janesville, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Maurice Alvia and Lois Gertrude (Donovan) Hurst.
Hurst, Richard Maurice was born on September 17, 1938 in Janesville, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Maurice Alvia and Lois Gertrude (Donovan) Hurst.
Bachelor in History, Indiana University, 1960. Master of Arts in Folklore, Indiana University, 1962. Master of Arts in History, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1975.
Doctor of Philosophy in American History, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1976.
Research associate Indiana University, Bloomington, 1962-1964. History markers supervisor Illinois State History Society, Springfield, 1964-1967. Chief of resources Buffalo (New York ) History Society, 1967-1979.
Assistant director Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis, 1979-1981. Manager Mr. Video videotape store, Carmel, Indiana, 1981-1986, Indianapolis Zoo, since 1986. Adjunct professor museology, State University College, Buffalo, 1978-1979.
Adjunct professor pop culture/local history, State University of New York Buffalo, 1975-1979. Consultant/seminar speaker American Association for State and Local History, Nashville, 1975-1979.
Founder Western New York Popular Culture Society, Buffalo. Member Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Jolene Ann Nyberg, July 20, 1968. Children: Ruthann Marie, Richard Michael.