Robert Bagby Photographs, 1972-2008 | Eastern Kentucky University - Special Collections and Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: Robert Bagby Photographs, 1972-2008

Primary Creator: Bagby, Robert

Extent: 1.27 Cubic Feet

Arrangement: by Subject

Date Acquired: 08/03/2010. More info below under Accruals.

Subjects: Eastern Kentucky University--Faculty and staff., Madison County (Ky.)--Pictorial works.

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The photos in this collection were taken by Dr. Robert E. Bagby, ranging from the 1970s up to about 2008, though most are from the 1990s and early 2000s. Much of the collection is associated with Eastern Kentucky University, especially the athletics teams and the College of Justice and Safety, where Dr. Bagby taught. The collection also includes many news and public events in Richmond including the Glen Rogers hearing, Paul Patton's "Patton to the People" tour, Colin Powell's "America's Promise" tour, and the Harris-Scott-Stivers Memorial Dedication. Dr. Bagby also covered the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club, and the Blue Grass Army Depot.

Dr. Bagby was a professor for EKU's College of Justice and Safety from 1972 to 1992 as well as a member of the Richmond chapter of the Rotary Club. He provided photos to the Richmond Register and other local news sources. Dr. Bagby passed away on August 17, 2011 at the age of 82 and is buried in Richmond Cemetery.

Biographical Note

BAGBY, Dr. Robert E. 82, scholar, educator, community servant and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away August 17, 2011, with family members at his side. In addition to his loving wife of 56 years, Kathryn (Kathy) Kuertz Bagby, he is survived by one son, Douglas Alan Bagby (Theresa), one daughter, Kerrie Bagby Moberly (Harry), all of Richmond; his grandchildren; Laura Lilly (Michael), Matthew George, Harry Robert Moberly, Bobbi Hukill Williams (Marty), and Katherine Hukill Thompson (Chris); and his six great-grandchildren.

He received his undergraduate degree at Wilmington College, Wilmington, OH and went on to earn his Master's and Ph.D. at Miami University in Oxford, OH. Dr. Bagby had a passion for the field of education. He began his career as a high school social studies teacher in Georgetown, OH. He later served as Vice-principal at Talawanda High School and Principal at Stewart Junior High School, both in Oxford, OH. While pursuing his doctorate at Miami University, he was the Assistant to the Director of the McGuffey Laboratory School and Assistant to the Director of Academic Centers. After completing his doctorate he served as Principal at Ripley-Union- Lewis High School, Ripley, OH. In 1972 Dr. Bagby decided to dedicate his career to collegiate academics and joined EKU's faculty in the College of Justice & Safety (formerly the College of Law Enforcement). In 1975 he was appointed Acting Chair of Police Administration and Chair in 1978. Later he would serve with EKU's Division of Special Programs and Undergraduate Studies. He retired in 1992 as Professor Emeritus. He served on numerous police promotional boards in Oxford, Ohio; Lexington and Frankfort, Kentucky as well as serving as a public speaker in the local community. He worked as a consultant for the Board of Regents (State of New York); member of the Oxford, Ohio City Council, Cemetery Trustee and Planning Commission Associate.

Biographical information came from his obituary.

Subject/Index Terms

Eastern Kentucky University--Faculty and staff.
Madison County (Ky.)--Pictorial works.

Administrative Information

Repository: Eastern Kentucky University - Special Collections and Archives

Accruals: includes accession of Rotary Club photos taken by Dr. Bagby

Acquisition Source: Bagby, Kathryn

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Panoramas],
[Box 2: Chamber of Commerce and Kentucky],
[Box 3: Richmond],
[Box 4: EKU],
[Item 1: Law Enforcement Banquet, 19 Oct 1990],
[All]

Box 2: Chamber of Commerce and Kentucky

Barcode: 31234014045213

Folder 1: Events

Item 1: Pops at the Park, 21 August 1993: Pops at the Park celebration
Item 2: Pops at the Park, 21 August 1993: Pops at the Park celebration
Item 3: Pops at the Park, 21 August 1993: Pops at the Park celebration
Item 4: Pops at the Park, 21 August 1993: Pops at the Park celebration
Item 5: Pops at the Park, 16 August 1997: Pops at the Park celebration
Item 6: Pops at the Park, 16 August 1997: Pops at the Park celebration
Item 7: Pops at the Park, 14 August 1998: Pops at the Park celebration
Item 8: Pops at the Park, 15 August 1998: Pops at the Park celebration
Item 9: Pops at the Park, 20 August 2003: Pops at the Park celebration
Item 10: Taste of Richmond, 7 October 1995: event showcasing local businesses and artists
Item 11: Taste of Richmond, 7 October 1995: event showcasing local businesses and artists
Item 12: Taste of Richmond, 7 October 1995: event showcasing local businesses and artists
Item 13: Citifest, 16 August 2003: annual Citifest celebration at EKU
Item 14: Citifest, 16 August 2003: annual Citifest celebration at EKU
Item 15: Citifest, 16 August 2003: annual Citifest celebration at EKU
Item 16: Citifest, 16 August 2003: annual Citifest celebration at EKU
Item 17: Monte Carlo Night, 29 February 1996: charity event with prizes donated from local businesses
Item 18: Monte Carlo Night, 29 February 1996: charity event with prizes donated from local businesses
Item 19: Monte Carlo Night, 29 February 1996: charity event with prizes donated from local businesses
Item 20: United Way Event: youth and family oriented event for guidance and safety
Item 21: United Way Event: youth and family oriented event for guidance and safety

Folder 2: Luncheons

Item 1: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 2: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 3: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 4: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 5: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 6: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 7: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 8: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 9: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 10: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 11: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 12: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 13: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 14: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 15: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 16: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 17: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 18: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 19: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 20: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 21: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 22: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 23: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 24: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 25: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 26: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 27: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 28: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 29: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 30: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 31: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 32: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 33: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 34: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 35: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 36: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 37: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 38: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 39: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 40: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 41: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 42: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 43: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 44: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 45: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 46: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 47: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 48: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 49: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 50: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 51: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 52: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 53: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 54: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 55: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 56: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 57: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 58: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 59: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings
Item 60: Luncheons: various Chamber of Commerce meetings

Folder 3: Business and Service Openings

Item 1: People's Bank Opening, 6 January 1994: bank opening ceremony
Item 2: Dawahares Grand Opening, 10 November 1995: store opening ceremony
Item 3: Madison County Emergency Operations Center, 27 April 1995: center opening ceremony
Item 4: Hampton Inn Opening, 7 January 1998: inn opening ceremony
Item 5: The Flower Shop Opening, 23 February 1995: shop opening ceremony
Item 6: Tourism Center Opening, 16 January 1997: center opening ceremony
Item 7: Madison Family and Industrial Medicine Opening, 14 March 1995: center opening ceremony
Item 8: Taste of Texas Opening, August 1992: restaurant opening ceremony

Folder 4: Historical Events

Item 1: Living History Event: Living History event with presentations, reenactors, and Lincoln impersonator
Item 2: Battle of Richmond Association: BORA, Madison County Historical Society presentation at Boone Tavern
Item 3: Irvinton: John Boggs Revolutionary War uniform and contemporary women's dresses
Item 4: Ashland, December 1996: photos from the Henry Clay Estate
Item 5: Ashland, December 1996: photos from the Henry Clay Estate
Item 6: Ashland, December 1996: photos from the Henry Clay Estate
Item 7: White Hall: photos from the White Hall estate in Richmond
Item 8: White Hall: photos from the White Hall estate in Richmond
Item 9: Civil War Service, 29 June 1998: Civil War memorial service at City Hall
Item 10: Wilderness Road Bicentennial Caravan, October 1992: memorial wagon train through Bell, Knox, Laurel, Rockcastle, and Madison Counties. Includes article from Kentucky Living
Item 11: Wilderness Road Bicentennial Caravan, October 1992: memorial wagon train through Bell, Knox, Laurel, Rockcastle, and Madison Counties. Includes article from Kentucky Living
Item 12: Boonesborough: Richmond Tourism event at Fort Boonesborough
Item 13: Living History, 2002: May Living History Weekend and Fall Reenactment of the Battle of Richmond
Item 14: Living History, 2002: May Living History Weekend and Fall Reenactment of the Battle of Richmond
Item 15: Living History, 2002: May Living History Weekend and Fall Reenactment of the Battle of Richmond
Item 16: Living History, 2002: May Living History Weekend and Fall Reenactment of the Battle of Richmond
Item 17: Living History, 2002: May Living History Weekend and Fall Reenactment of the Battle of Richmond
Item 18: Harris Scott Stivers Memorial Event, 26 June 1999: dedication of Harris-Scott-Stivers Memorial Highway and awarding of Medals of Honor to the Civil War soldiers' surviving family, including articles from the Richmond Register
Item 19: Harris Scott Stivers Memorial Event, 26 June 1999: dedication of Harris-Scott-Stivers Memorial Highway and awarding of Medals of Honor to the Civil War soldiers' surviving family, including articles from the Richmond Register
Item 20: Harris Scott Stivers Memorial Event, 26 June 1999: dedication of Harris-Scott-Stivers Memorial Highway and awarding of Medals of Honor to the Civil War soldiers' surviving family, including articles from the Richmond Register
Item 21: Harris Scott Stivers Memorial Event, 26 June 1999: dedication of Harris-Scott-Stivers Memorial Highway and awarding of Medals of Honor to the Civil War soldiers' surviving family, including articles from the Richmond Register
Item 22: Harris Scott Stivers Memorial Event, 26 June 1999: dedication of Harris-Scott-Stivers Memorial Highway and awarding of Medals of Honor to the Civil War soldiers' surviving family, including articles from the Richmond Register
Item 23: Kit Carson Days, 14 May 1994: Kit Carson Days celebration at Irvine-McDowell Park
Item 24: Kit Carson Days, 14 May 1994: Kit Carson Days celebration at Irvine-McDowell Park
Item 25: Thunderbirds Air Show: air show at Bluegrass Airport
Item 26: Thunderbirds Air Show: air show at Bluegrass Airport
Item 27: Thunderbirds Air Show: air show at Bluegrass Airport
Item 28: Aviation Museum and Air Show: classic private and military planes on display
Item 29: Aviation Museum and Air Show: classic private and military planes on display
Item 30: Aviation Museum and Air Show: classic private and military planes on display
Item 31: Aviation Museum and Air Show: classic private and military planes on display
Item 32: Aviation Museum and Air Show: classic private and military planes on display
Item 33: Aviation Museum and Air Show: classic private and military planes on display
Item 34: Aviation Museum and Air Show: classic private and military planes on display
Item 35: Aviation Museum and Air Show: classic private and military planes on display
Item 36: Aviation Museum and Air Show: classic private and military planes on display
Item 37: Aviation Museum and Air Show: classic private and military planes on display
Item 38: Aviation Museum and Air Show: classic private and military planes on display
Item 39: Aviation Museum and Air Show: classic private and military planes on display
Item 40: History Bowl, 1987: some of the competitors, judges, and awards from the 1987 Kentucky History Bowl

Folder 5: Berea

Item 1: Kentucky Artisan Center Dedication, 30 July 2003: opening ceremony for the Artisan Center
Item 2: Paul Patton visits Berea, April 1996: Paul Patton visits Berea after April 1996 Tornado Outbreak Sequence
Item 3: Paul Patton visits Berea, April 1996: Paul Patton visits Berea after April 1996 Tornado Outbreak Sequence

Folder 6: General Photos

Item 1: Kentucky Landscapes: wilderness landscapes of Kentucky
Item 2: Richmond Landscapes: landscape photos from around Richmond
Item 3: Habitat for Humanity, 20 June 1997: construction on a habitat house for the Hembree Family
Item 4: Scotty Baesler attends Safety City Opening: Lexington Division of Police Safety City opening ceremony
Item 5: Keeneland: Attendees and racers at the Keeneland Racetrack
Item 6: Morehead University Presidential Inauguration: Inaugural procession
Item 7: Police Expo, 1989: Police Expo in Louisville
Item 8: Police Expo, 1989: Police Expo in Louisville
Item 9: Special Olympics, 31 May 1987: Special Olympics event at Western Kentucky University
Item 10: Special Olympics, 31 May 1987: Special Olympics event at Western Kentucky University

Folder 7: Out of State Photos

Item 1: Safety City: Safety City display in Hamilton County, Ohio
Item 2: International Association of the Chiefs of Police: Police Expo in Toronto, Ontario

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Panoramas],
[Box 2: Chamber of Commerce and Kentucky],
[Box 3: Richmond],
[Box 4: EKU],
[Item 1: Law Enforcement Banquet, 19 Oct 1990],
[All]