Joe M. Richardson
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Joe Martin Richardson (died 2015) was an emeritus professor of history and author.[1][2] He was a history professor at Florida State University from 1964 until 2006.[3]
He grew up in Stella, Missouri. He graduated from Southwest Missouri State University in 1958.[2] He earned his master's and doctorate degrees from Florida State University.[2] He was an assistant professor at the University of Mississippi.[4] He became friends with James Meredith, an African American student who enrolled there.[5][full citation needed]
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.[2]