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 4: EKU

Barcode: 31234014045296

Folder 1: Justice and Safety

Item 1: Law Enforcement Memorial Event: memorial at the Hanly Funderburk Building
Item 2: Law Enforcement Memorial Event: memorial at the Hanly Funderburk Building
Item 3: Law Enforcement Memorial Event: memorial at the Hanly Funderburk Building
Item 4: Law Enforcement Memorial Event: memorial at the Hanly Funderburk Building
Item 5: Law Enforcement Memorial Event: memorial at the Hanly Funderburk Building
Item 6: Law Enforcement Memorial Event: memorial at the Hanly Funderburk Building
Item 7: Law Enforcement Memorial Event: memorial at the Hanly Funderburk Building
Item 8: Police Training Exercise
Item 9: Kentucky Rescue Vehicles: various rescue vehicles from surrounding counties on display around the Justice and Safety campus
Item 10: Justice and Safety Campus: Police Dog Training, Firefighter's Memorial, Obstacle Course
Item 11: Justice and Safety Campus: Plaques, Memorial, and Classrooms
Item 12: Hanley Funderburk Building Opening, 29 April 1994: cornerstone ceremony and building opening
Item 13: Hanley Funderburk Building Opening, 29 April 1994: police equipment and vehicle demonstrations
Item 14: Rescue Training, May 1989: rescue vehicles and equipment, training, and firefighter training
Item 15: Accident Simulations: automobile accident emergency response training
Item 16: Accident Simulations: automobile accident emergency response training and "victim" makeup
Item 17: Police Demonstration, April 2003: mounted police and sniper outfit demonstrations
Item 18: Greg Howard Retirement, 29 August 2003: retirement ceremony for instructor Greg Howard
Item 19: Truett Ricks Retirement, 1997: retirement ceremony for Justice and Safety Dean Truett Ricks
Item 20: Law Enforcement Field Activity: crime scene/accident field work activity
Item 21: Bizzack Complex Media Event, September 2002: media event displaying the future training complex and its construction
Item 22: Law Enforcement Memorial Event: ceremony at the old law enforcement memorial
Item 23: ERU Demonstration: Lexington Metro Emergency Response Unit demonstration for Justice and Safety students
Item 24: ERU Demonstration: Lexington Metro Emergency Response Unit demonstration for Justice and Safety students
Item 25: ERU Demonstration: Lexington Metro Emergency Response Unit demonstration for Justice and Safety students
Item 26: ERU Demonstration: Lexington Metro Emergency Response Unit demonstration for Justice and Safety students
Item 27: ERU Demonstration: Lexington Metro Emergency Response Unit demonstration for Justice and Safety students
Item 28: ERU Demonstration: Lexington Metro Emergency Response Unit demonstration for Justice and Safety students
Item 29: Law Enforcement Officers at EKU Justice and Safety: state and local officers on campus
Item 30: Law Enforcement Officers at EKU Justice and Safety: state and local officers on campus
Item 31: Commencement, 1991: graduation ceremony for Justice and Safety students
Item 32: Commencement, December 1992: graduation ceremony for Justice and Safety students
Item 33: Commencement, 10 December 1994: graduation ceremony for Justice and Safety students
Item 34: Traffic Safety Class, 1989: Traffic Safety emergency vehicle demonstration
Item 35: Commencement, 16 January 1997: graduation ceremony for Justice and Safety students
Item 36: McKinney Retirement, 1 November 1991: Robert McKinney's retirement ceremony
Item 37: Firefighter Training, 1 May 2001: firefighter training exercises
Item 38: Firefighter Training, 1 May 2001: firefighter training exercises
Item 39: Disaster Drill, November 1991: disaster drill training at the Stone Fitness Center
Item 40: Disaster Drill, November 1991: disaster drill training at the Stone Fitness Center
Item 41: Disaster Drill, November 1991: disaster drill training at the Stone Fitness Center
Item 42: Bomb Squad Training: bomb squad demonstration and training exercise
Item 43: Law Enforcement Groundbreaking, 1972

Folder 2: Old Photos

Item 1: Old Photos, 1970's: Robert R. Martin Building, commencement, campus construction
Item 2: Old Photos, 1970's: Robert R. Martin Building, commencement, campus construction
Item 3: Old Photos, 1970's: Robert R. Martin Building, commencement, campus construction
Item 4: Old Photos, 1970's: Robert R. Martin Building, commencement, campus construction
Item 5: Old Photos, 1970's: Robert R. Martin Building, commencement, campus construction
Item 6: Old Photos, 1970's: Robert R. Martin Building, commencement, campus construction
Item 7: Old Photos, 1970's: Robert R. Martin Building, commencement, campus construction
Item 8: Old Photos, 1970's: Robert R. Martin Building, commencement, campus construction
Item 9: Old Photos, 1970's: Robert R. Martin Building, commencement, campus construction
Item 10: Old Photos, 1970's: Robert R. Martin Building, commencement, campus construction

Folder 3: Construction

Item 1: Demolition of O'Donnell Hall: demolition of O'Donnell Hall to make room for the Student Services Building
Item 2: Fire Science Building, October 1991: newly completed Fire Science Lab
Item 3: Construction of Bizzack Building: construction of John W Bizzack Law Enforcement Training Complex
Item 4: Stratton Building Statue Restoration, October 1998: repair and cleaning of damaged portions of the trooper statue
Item 5: Justice and Safety Construction, March 2001: construction on the Justice and Safety campus
Item 6: EKU Construction, 2 May 1992: construction on campus
Item 7: EKU Construction, 2 May 1992: construction on campus
Item 8: Wellness Building, 25 August 1999: construction on the Wellness and Conditioning Building

Folder 4: Athletics

Item 1: Roy Kidd Retirement, 2002: Roy Kidd's retirement ceremony
Item 2: Roy Kidd Retirement, 2002: Roy Kidd's retirement ceremony
Item 3: Roy Kidd Retirement, 2002: Roy Kidd's retirement ceremony
Item 4: EKU Homecoming, October 1998: homecoming parade
Item 5: Football Practice: EKU football team practicing on Hanger Field
Item 6: Football Practice: EKU football team practicing on Hanger Field
Item 7: Hanger Field: Hanger Field during upkeep
Item 8: Madison Garden Luncheons: weekly EKU athletics luncheon at Madison Garden restaurant
Item 9: Madison Garden Luncheons: weekly EKU athletics luncheon at Madison Garden restaurant
Item 10: Madison Garden Luncheons: weekly EKU athletics luncheon at Madison Garden restaurant
Item 11: Madison Garden Luncheons: weekly EKU athletics luncheon at Madison Garden restaurant
Item 12: Madison Garden Luncheons: weekly EKU athletics luncheon at Madison Garden restaurant
Item 13: Madison Garden Luncheons: weekly EKU athletics luncheon at Madison Garden restaurant
Item 14: All A Classic: high school tournament hosted at Alumni Coliseum
Item 15: All A Classic: high school tournament hosted at Alumni Coliseum
Item 16: All A Classic: high school tournament hosted at Alumni Coliseum
Item 17: All A Classic: high school tournament hosted at Alumni Coliseum
Item 18: All A Classic: high school tournament hosted at Alumni Coliseum
Item 19: All A Classic: high school tournament hosted at Alumni Coliseum
Item 20: All A Classic: high school tournament hosted at Alumni Coliseum

Folder 5: General Photos

Item 1: Commencement: EKU commencement ceremony
Item 2: Sweet 16, 1985: Sweet 16 academic event
Item 3: Fall Harvest, 14 October 1995: EKU Agriculture display, Outstanding Cooperator Awards, and attendees of the Fall Harvest fair
Item 4: Crabbe Library Event, 21 June 1995: pledge drive to finish construction on the new library
Item 5: BNYC Event, August 1989: summer youth conference event hosted at EKU
Item 6: BNYC Event, August 1989: summer youth conference event hosted at EKU
Item 7: BNYC Event, August 1989: summer youth conference event hosted at EKU
Item 8: Alumni Parade, 23 October 1993: fall parade put on by the Alumni Association
Item 9: Art Harvey Retirement, 25 February 2001: retirement ceremony for Art Harvey, Director of Career Services
Item 10: Art Harvey Retirement, 25 February 2001: retirement ceremony for Art Harvey, Director of Career Services
Item 11: Learning Resource Center Dedication, 14 April 1995: dedication ceremony for the Glenna Sprinkle Dean Learning Resource Center, and thank you card
Item 12: Learning Resource Center Dedication, 14 April 1995: dedication ceremony for the Glenna Sprinkle Dean Learning Resource Center, and thank you card
Item 13: Alumnus Event, 2000: Distinguished Alumnus award event
Item 14: Alumni, 29 September 2001: EKU alumni event
Item 15: Alumni, 29 September 2001: EKU alumni event
Item 16: Band Camp, 1996: summer band camp practice
Item 17: EKU Job Fair, 28 August 1998: EKU students and job fair displays
Item 18: EKU Job Fair, 24 August: EKU students and job fair displays
Item 19: Colin Powell, 10 November 2000: Colin Powell, Gov. Paul Patton, and other speakers at America's Promise summit
Item 20: Colin Powell, 10 November 2000: Colin Powell, Gov. Paul Patton, and other speakers at America's Promise summit
Item 21: Thomas and Hazel Little Building Dedication, August 1996: cornerstone ceremony and dedication of Thomas and Hazel Little library addition
Item 22: Thomas and Hazel Little Building Dedication, August 1996: cornerstone ceremony and dedication of Thomas and Hazel Little library addition
Item 23: Edward Tipton Retirement: retirement ceremony for Edward Tipton
Item 24: ROTC Display, ,9 April 1998: display of past military uniforms during an ROTC event
Item 25: Dizney Building Dedication, 1993: cornerstone ceremony and dedication of the Donald R Dizney Building
Item 26: Storm Damage, 5 June 1993: downed trees and storm damage on campus
Item 27: Storm Damage, 5 June 1993: downed trees and storm damage on campus
Item 28: EKU Campus, 2 May 1999: photos from around campus, including the Ravine, University Square, and others
Item 29: EKU Campus: photos from around campus, including the Ravine, University Square, and others
Item 30: EKU Campus: photos from around campus, including the Ravine, University Square, and others
Item 31: EKU Campus: photos from around campus, including the Ravine, University Square, and others
Item 32: People of EKU: individuals related to the university, including professors, alumni, family, and others
Item 33: People of EKU: individuals related to the university, including professors, alumni, family, and others
Item 34: People of EKU: individuals related to the university, including professors, alumni, family, and others
Item 35: People of EKU: individuals related to the university, including professors, alumni, family, and others
Item 36: People of EKU: individuals related to the university, including professors, alumni, family, and others
Item 37: People of EKU: individuals related to the university, including professors, alumni, family, and others
Item 38: Charles Hay and Ken Barksdale Retirement, 2001: retirement ceremony for Charles Hay and Ken Barksdale, library staff
Item 39: Joyce Farris: Joyce Farris, former EKU employee
Item 40: Campus Life: campus life in and around University Square sometime in the 1990's
Item 41: Library Prior to Annex, 1991/1992: Crabbe Library and University Building prior to construction of the Thomas and Hazel Little Annex

Folder 6: Model Elementary

Item 1: Spring Fling, 9 May 2003: spring festival event held for Model students

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]