Background
Stryker, Richard Ripley was born on August 7, 1948 in Anchorage. Son of Richard Ripley Senior and Rogene (Garvin) Stryker.
Stryker, Richard Ripley was born on August 7, 1948 in Anchorage. Son of Richard Ripley Senior and Rogene (Garvin) Stryker.
Bachelor in History, Austin College, 1971; Master of Arts in American History, U. Delaware, 1976.
Curator, History Society of Delaware, Wilmington, 1976-1979; assistant director, Grand Rapids (Michigan) Public Museum, 1979-1985; director, Corpus Christi (Texas) Museum, since 1985.
Member legislation advising committee to state representative, Delaware, 1977. Member Greater Wilmington Area Development Council, 1978. Member American Association Museums, American Association State and Local History, Museum Assn.South Texas (president 1987-1988), Navy League.
Married Catherine Connell, August 23, 1970. Children: Amanda Connell, Alan Connell, Julia Connell.