Guide to the Vernon Bruckerhoff Papers 1963-1982 1998.038 7.5 linear feet Abstract Personal and political papers of Vernon Bruckerhoff, a graduate of Southeast Missouri State College, who served as a representative in the Missouri state legislature from 1970-1983. Materials date from Bruckerhoff’s time as a student at Southeast, his teaching career, and his time as a state legislator. Revised by: Anna Powell Spring 2009 Special Collections and Archives Kent Library One University Plaza, MS 4600 Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 Phone: (573) 651-2245; Fax: (573) 651-2666; Email:
[email protected] Descriptive Overview Provenance: The Vernon Bruckerhoff Papers were donated in two sections; the first set (papers dating from 1963-1976) in 1981, and a second set (papers dating from 1971-1982) in 1983. Citation: Vernon Bruckerhoff Collection, Special Collections and Archives, Southeast Missouri State University. Restrictions: None Separated Materials: Four items were removed due to the personal information printed on the material, in accordance with the privacy act. Biographical Note Vernon Bruckerhoff was born on July 31, 1944 in St. Marys, Missouri. He graduated from Southeast Missouri State College with a degree in History Secondary Education. During his time at Southeast, he was active with the Young Republicans, serving as state chairman of the Young Republicans. He went on to spend several years as a teacher and ran a small strawberry and vegetable farm. Bruckerhoff would continue to farm for the remainder of his career. Bruckerhoff was elected to serve as a representative in the Missouri State Legislature from 1970 until 1982.