Background
Boardman, Richard Stanton was born on July 16, 1923 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Stanton Knight and Irma (Crouch) Boardman.
Boardman, Richard Stanton was born on July 16, 1923 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Stanton Knight and Irma (Crouch) Boardman.
Student, Denison University, 1943. Bachelor of Science, University Illinois, 1948. Master of Science, University Illinois, 1952.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Illinois, 1955.
Geologist, United States Geological Survey, 1952-1957; associate curator, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, 1957-1960; curator, Smithsonian Institution, 1960-1985.
Served 1943-1946. Member Paleontological Society, International Bryozoology Association, Paleontological Research Institute, American Geological Institute, Sigma Xi.
Married Phyllis Orwig, April 6, 1946. Children— William Richard, James Mark.