Richard C. Cornuelle papers, 1895-2011

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Summary

Creators:
Cornuelle, Richard C., 1927-2011
Abstract:
Correspondence, writings, notes, printed matter, photographs, and videocassettes relating to libertarian social theory and to private philanthropy as a means of meeting social needs.
Extent:
33 manuscript boxes, 1 card file box (14.2 Linear Feet)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Richard C. Cornuelle papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection documents the personal and professional life of Richard Charles Cornuelle. Materials in the collection include biographical and genealogical documents, correspondence, and various projects with which Cornuelle was involved, mainly from the Earhart Foundation and the J. M. Kaplan Fund or as an independent contributor. The collection also includes research files on various topics of interest to Cornuelle, some of which include: business, education, the independent sector, labor and workforce, and violence in United States.

Additionally housed are speeches and writings of Cornuelle and other individuals. Cornuelle's writings include numerous articles, papers, an unpublished manuscript entitled "Garet Garrett's Journal," as well as his published books: Reclaiming the American Dream (1965), De-Managing America: The Final Revolution (1975), and Healing America (1983). There are also articles written by Cornuelle that were featured in the Times Literary Supplement.

The symposiums and conferences section of the collection is comprised of files pertaining to events such as conferences, roundtables, and workshops attended by Cornuelle. The collection also contains a printed matter file, which includes various publications, journals, magazines, and annual reports collected by Cornuelle. Sound and video recordings include a compact sound cassette recording and various video recordings. Of special note is a VHS tape entitled "A Conversation with Richard Cornuelle," created by the Liberty Fund, Intellectual Portrait Series.

When possible the original folder titles and arrangement established by Richard Cornuelle have been retained.

Biographical / historical:

Richard Charles Cornuelle was a well-known American libertarian thinker who is credited with coining the term "independent sector." He is the author of a number of articles and books, among them his seminal work, Reclaiming the American Dream (1965).

Date Event
April 10, 1927
Born in Elwood, Indiana, the second son of Herbert Cumming Cornuelle and Gertrude Schleitzer Cornuelle.
April, 1928
Moved with his family to Hartford City, Indiana, where his father was pastor of the Hartford City Presbyterian Church.
September 1934 - June 1937
Attended North Ward Elementary School in Hartford City, completing grades 1 through 3 there.
April 21, 1936
His father died of lobar pneumonia after a brief illness.
June 1937
Drove to California with family to start a new life in Los Angeles.
September 1937 - June 1939
Attended grades 4 to 6 at Aldema Elementary School in Highland Park, Los Angeles, California.
September 1939 - June 1940
Attended grades 7 and 8 at Luther Burbank Junior High School in Highland Park.
Summer, 1940
Moved to Pasadena, California.
September 1940 - June 1942
Attended grades 9 and 10 at McKinley Junior High School in Pasadena, California
September 1942 - June 1944
Attended grades 11 and 12 to complete high school at Pasadena Junior College.
April 10, 1944
Enlisted in the United States Naval Reserve as an Apprentice Seaman. While in the Navy he attended Occidental College as a pre-med student.
February 1945
Discharged from the Navy.
June 1948
Graduated from Occidental College with a major in economics.
September 1948 - June 1950
Attended New York University's Graduate School of Business Administration to study under Ludwig Von Mises. Worked for the National Industrial Conference Board.
July 1950 - 1952
Worked for the Foundation for Economic Education and the Small Business Economic Foundation in Evanston, Illinois.
1952
Worked for the William Volker Fund in San Mateo, California.
November 10, 1954
Married Sydney Walton in San Francisco, California.
November 7, 1955
Daughter, Suzanne Cornuelle was born in San Francisco.
1957
Moved to Princeton, New Jersey to work for the Princeton Panel.
February 1, 1958
Son, Peter Garrett was born in San Francisco.
February 28, 1959
Daughter, Jenny Cornuelle was born in San Francisco.
1958 - 1966
Returned to the William Volker Fund and worked with related organizations.
1965
Book, Reclaiming the American Dream, was published.
1966 - 1969
Relocated to New York City as executive vice president of the National Association of Manufacturers.
1967
Was separated from Sydney Cornuelle and later divorced.
1970
Became a business consultant and full-time writer.
1975
Book, De-Managing America, was published.
1983
Book, Healing America,was published.
February 22, 1991
Married Elizabeth Kaplan Fonseca in New York.
April 26, 2011
Died

As written by Richard Cornuelle (Source): Folder 1 and 5, Richard C. Cornuelle papers, 1915-2011, Box 1, Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Acquisition information:
Materials were acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 2014.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.

Terms of access:

For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Richard C. Cornuelle papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US
Contact:
(650) 723-3563
hooverarchives@stanford.edu
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