Background
Handy, Riley Dean was born on June 12, 1941 in Franklin, Kentucky, United States. Son of Murl Julian and Mary Catherine (Dean) Handy.
Handy, Riley Dean was born on June 12, 1941 in Franklin, Kentucky, United States. Son of Murl Julian and Mary Catherine (Dean) Handy.
Bachelor, Western Kentucky University, 1966. Master of Arts, Spalding University, 1972. Postgraduate, University Illinois, 1975.
Library., teacher English Kentucky Military Institute, Louisville, 1966-1971. Library, department head university libraries Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, since 1971. Commissioner Kentucky Heritage Commission, Frankfort, 1979-1982, State Historic Records Committee, Frankfort, 1991-1994.
Board directors Kentucky Natural History Museum, Lexington.
Mayor;s representative Hobson House Association, 1986-1992.
Married Ann F. Handy. 1 child, Nora Dragon.