Joe M. Richardson

Joe Martin Richardson (died 2015) was an emeritus professor of history and author. He was a history professor at Florida State University from 1964 until 2006.

He grew up in Stella, Missouri. He graduated from Southwest Missouri State University in 1958. He earned his master's and doctorate degrees from Florida State University. He was an assistant professor at the University of Mississippi. He became friends with James Meredith, an African American student who enrolled there.

He was married to Patricia Richardson. His daughter Leslie Richardson directs the Center for the Advancement of Teaching at Florida International University. His son Andrew Richardson became a chef. Provided by Wikipedia