GUIDE TO THE PAPERS OF RUSSELL IRVINE TODD
1924-1988
 
Compiled by
Amanda Hagan
Eastern Kentucky University
1998
R.G. 1
Todd, Russell Irvine (1901-1988)
Papers, 1924-1988
15 cubic feet
10,500 Items
2 record boxes, 3 regular document boxes,
2 small document boxes, and 28 slide boxes
78A2
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Biographical Sketch 
Professional Activities Series
Non-Professional Activities Series 
Memorabilia Series
Slide Series

 
RUSSELL TODD:  A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
 
Russell Irvine Todd was born in Crooksville, Kentucky, on April 28, 1901, the son of Luther and Arabella Barnett Todd. He and his wife, Maurine Todd, resided on Burnam Court in Richmond, Kentucky, and are the parents of two daughters.

Dr. Todd did his undergraduate work at Berea College and graduated in 1923. He received the D.D.S. degree from the University of Louisville in 1924. He has also received honorary degrees from Berea and Eastern Kentucky University. He began his practice of general dentistry at Richmond in 1924 and has resided there since. His research at Berea contributed to the development of aluminum filtration disks, that greatly reduce harmful scattered x-rays to patients and operators. He also appears on many Who's Who lists throughout the United States. Dr. Todd is a lecturer and author of various professional journals such as the Journal of the American Dental Association and the Journal of the Kentucky Dental Association. He has held important positions in both Kentucky and national dental associations and has delivered many speeches to professional dental organizations.

Aside from his professional activities, Dr. Todd has achieved acclaim as a fine amateur historian and an outstanding citizen. He has published articles on Madison County and the Central Kentucky region. His most noteworthy publication is This Is Boone Country, a fascinating description of prominent events in Madison County's history. Dr Todd is a charter member of the Madison County Historical Society and a driving force in preserving the region's history. Along with these achievements, Dr. Todd has served as president of the Alumni Association and a trustee at Berea College; vice president of the Eastern Kentucky University Foundation and a member of the board of regents at the University; director of Madison County National Bank and director, president, and chairman of First Federal Savings and Loan; and president of the Richmond Rotary Club. He also possessed the prestige of a Kentucky Colonel and captain of the United States National Guard. Dr. Todd was an active member of the First Christian Church. He served as a deacon, elder, and chairman of the church board. Dr. Todd is a well-rounded individual and his accomplishments are unlimited.

Russell Irvine Todd died on Wednesday, June 29, 1988, and is buried in the Richmond Cemetery.

 
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES SERIES
 
Description:
The Professional Activities Series covers the years 1924-1988 and concentrates strictly on Dr. Todd's dental activities. The majority of the material consists of Dr. Todd's published research articles and text of speeches he delivered to various dental associations. This series also includes programs of dental meetings and dinners, plus correspondence with such prominent individuals as Governor Clements and W. F. O'Donnell. Materials are arranged alphabetically by subseries and chronologically within each subseries.

Inventory:

Box 1
 
    Correspondence 
    Newspaper & Magazine/Journal Articles 
    Programs  
    Miscellaneous  
    Writings & Speeches 
    Writings & Speeches 
    Writings & Speeches
 1949-1985 
1944-1988 
1924-1963 
1945-1955 
1940-1958 
1958-1962 
1963-1984

 
NON-PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY SERIES
 
Description:
The Non-Professional Activities Series covers the years 1925-1988 and is composed of a wide variety of personal documents and correspondence accumulated by Dr. Todd. Personal documents include texts of his many speeches; research papers; newspaper and magazine articles involving Todd's account of the history of Madison County, plus his many accomplishments and involvement within the community. The series also contains programs of Historical Society productions, biographical information, and photos.

Inventory:

Box 2
 
    Biographical 
    Correspondence 
    Family  
    Miscellaneous  
    Newspaper & Magazine/Journal Articles 
    Photos  
    Photos 
 1958-1983 
1936-1987 
1925-1956 
1945-1948 
1951-1988 
1945-1986 
[N.D.]
Box 3
 
    Programs 
    Writings & Speeches 
    Writings & Speeches 
    Writings & Speeches
 1934-1988 
1951-1973 
1974-1987 
1988-[N.D.]

 
MEMORABILIA SERIES
 
Description:
The Memorabilia Series covers the years of 1924-1989. This series contains both loose and framed certificates, along with plaques and pictures of Dr. Todd's recognition for his many accomplishments. Materials are arranged chronologically.

Inventory:

Box 4
 
    Loose Certificates 
    Framed Certificate -- Doctor of Dental Surgery 
    Plaque -- Richmond Rotary Club 
    Picture -- Eastern Kentucky University Regents 
    Framed Certificate -- Honorary Secretary of State 
    Framed Certificate -- Kentucky Colonel
 1940-1982 
1924 
1929/30 
1959/60-1969/70 
1980 
1982
Box 5
 
    Plaque -- Service Citation 
    Plaque -- Service Award 
    Framed Certificate -- William Gies Award 
    Plaque -- Recognition -- Cumberland College 
    Picture -- Eastern Kentucky University Board of Directors  
    Plaque -- Recognition -- Madison County Dental Society 
    Picture -- Berea College Board of Trustees 
    Plaque -- Presidential Citation
 1985 
1986 
1987 
1989

 
SLIDE SERIES
 
Description:
The Slide Series consists of twenty-eight boxes (6-33) of both color and black & white 35 mm slides covering years 1948-1987. Boxes are arranged alphabetically by subject. Most slides picture Dr. Todd's travels to places all over the world. Some slides picture Madison County.

Inventory:

Box 6
    Africa I
 1972 98 slides
Box 7
    Africa II
 1972  88 slides
Box 8
    Africa III
 1972  95 slides
Box 9
    Alaska/Canada I
 1977  80 slides
Box 10
    Alaska/Canada II
 1977  83 slides
Box 11
    Around the World by Supersonic Concorde
 1987  100 slides
Box 12
    Egypt/Jordan/Israel I
 1978  100 slides
Box 13
    Egypt/Jordan/Israel II
 1978  99 slides
Box 14
 
    Egypt/Jordan/Israel III
 1978  100 slides
 
Box 15
    European Cruise I
 1979  90 slides
Box 16
    European Cruise II
 1979  86 slides
Box 17 
    Hawaii 
 1985  97 slides
Box 18 
    Hong Kong 
 1976  73 slides
Box 19
    Honolulu 
 1976  44 slides
Box 20
    Iowa; Greenbriet; KY Derby; Miami; Yosemete National Park; San Fransico; Feather River Canyon
 1953  99 slides
Box 21
    Japan 
 1976  44 slides
Box 22
    Madison County I
 1948-1978 100 slides
Box 23
    Madison County II
 1948-1978 45 slides
Box 24
    New England/Canada Iceland Cruise I
 1981  70 slides
Box 25
    New England/Canada Iceland Cruise II
 1981  100 slides
Box 26 
    Norway 
 1982  101 slides
Box 27
    Royal Viking Sea I from South Hampton, England
 1974  91 slides
Box 28 
    Russia/Europe Cruise II
 1974  85 slides
Box 29 
    San Juan; Curacao; La Guaira; Caracas;  
    Grenada; Guadeloupe; St. Thomas
 1977  61 slides
Box 30
    South America I
 1975  100 slides
Box 31
    South America II
 1975  72 slides
Box 32
    South America III
 1984  100 slides
Box 33
    South America IV
 1984  18 slides
Box 34
    Todd Home; NYC Canada
 1951  67 slides
Box 35
    World Shrine temples and churches
 1972  79 slides

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